Best Richard Baird Podcasts (2024)

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Winter Sculpture Park 2025 - MoA Bonus Episode 41 25:30

2h ago25:30

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In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Gallery No32 (@gallery_no.32) Taking inspiration from our grassroots, DIY heritage, 2025's PARK is a space for experimentation. This year, we're not only encouraging fully formed applications, but also ideas, WIPs and sculptural question marks so that together, we can build our 4th and most exciting s…

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Episode 39: A Conversation with Darci Lang on Focusing on the 90% 34:00

5h ago34:00

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In this episode “A Conversation with Darci Lang about Focusing on the 90%”, ASCY’s Tracey Webster chats with motivational speaker, trainer and author Darci Lang. During their conversations not only do we hear about some of the content from Darci’s book “Focus on the 90%”, we also hear Darci and Tracey build on the content with some everyday concret…

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Ep.258 Tom Hunter - Ministry of Arts Podcast 1:00:07

1d ago1:00:07

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Tom Hunter (tomhunterphotography) Tom Hunter is an artist using photography and film, living and working in East London. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and has an Honorary Doctorate from the University of East London. Tom has earned several awards during his career, including the …

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Peter Li - MoA Bonus Episode 40 37:45

9d ago37:45

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In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Peter Li (@pli.panda) Peter Li is an Architectural Photographer based in London, renowned for his exceptional architectural artwork. His artistic talent has been widely recognized, with notable achievements including securing first place in the Architecture Category at the Epson International Pano Awar…

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Ep.257 Jessie Woodward - Ministry of Arts Podcast 42:04

16d ago42:04

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Jessie Woodward (@jessieabstract) Jessie is an abstract painter and mixed media Artist, based in Bristol. She has exhibited works throughout the UK and sold her vibrant pieces worldwide. Jessie’s instinctive way of working explores the language of paint and mark making to evoke emotions in the viewer, aiming…

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Episode 38: A Conversation with a Preschool Speech Language Pathologist on What to Do After You Notice Some Red Flags 18:43

1M ago18:43

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In this episode, ASCY’s Kim Burns and Jacqueline Vignanello chat about what a parent or educator could do if they’ve noticed a child with some speech related red flags and what to do next. Jacqueline, shares information about the role of a Preschool Speech Language Pathologist and what speech and language programs are available in Hamilton. Kim sha…

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Ep.256 Katy Baird - Ministry of Arts Podcast 55:27

30d ago55:27

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Katy Baird (@thenewlookkatyb) As an artist Katy has performed at performance festivals and venues across Europe as well as squat parties, clubs and raves. Her debut studio-based performance Workshy, a show about work and the things we do for money, was a smash hit and toured internationally to over 30 cities…

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Episode 37: A Conversation With Lorrie McGee Baird and Anne Marie Coughlin About Caring and Connecting in a Complex World 45:28

1M ago45:28

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This episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode ASCY’s Nancy Baverstock and Paola Hohenadel have a deep and rich chat with Lorrie McGee Baird and Anne Marie Coughlin about the conversations, reflections and ideas …

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S4 Ep14: How to become a full-time author... maybe 52:44

1M ago52:44

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Do you have what it takes to quit your day job and follow your dreams to become a full time author? Well, there's only one way to find out...and that's to listen to our interview with J C Duncan! Hear how he bravely decided to give himself a year to become a professional writer and, even bravelier, decided to tell everyone about it! Plus home made …

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Ep.255 Luke Hannam - Ministry of Arts Podcast 54:41

1M ago54:41

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Luke Hannam (@LukeHannamPaintings) Luke Hannam’s works are celebrated for their vibrant colours, dynamic compositions, and emotional depth. Hannam's early exposure to the arts fuelled his passion for painting, leading him to study at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Hannam's paintings are cha…

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Ep.254 Rosa Roberts - Ministry of Arts Podcast 43:29

2M ago43:29

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Rosa Roberts (@rosa_roberts_) Rosa Roberts grew up in Norfolk on a fruit farm, and moved to London with her family in her teenage years, later studying Fine Art at Central St Martin's. She ran a business which designed and ran drawing workshops in London Museums for 8 years until deciding to go full-time as …

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S4 Ep 13: Tune that name! All about pseudonyms 56:58

2M ago56:58

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A rose by any other name would still smell as sweet...but would he have written that line if he wasn't called Shakespeare? This week Jon, Tom and Dave (or possibly Rod, Jane and Freddy) look into pseudonyms, nom-de-plumes, pen names...and basically just being someone else for a bit. Does your name affect your chances of success? Does it even have a…

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Ep.253 Peter Stapleton - Ministry of Arts Podcast 42:42

2M ago42:42

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Peter Stapleton (@peterstapletonart) Peter was born in the city of Manchester, in the UK and his early years were significantly influenced by the complexities of coming from a family heavily in serious crime. Eventually Peter ended up in prison, charged with armed robbery on security vans. After spending sev…

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S4 Ep 12: Mike Gayle 1:10:17

2M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

A change is in the air here at Failing HQ. A scent on the wind, a signal that the new dawn will herald the arrival of long overdue success. This week, not only do Tom and Jon have a lovely chat with acclaimed author and current Richard and Judy Book Club pick Mike Gayle...but Jon also discusses his submissions to some actual writing competitions. A…

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Episode 36: A Conversation on the Pedagogy of Food with Emily Richards & Rosalba Bortolotti 28:49

2M ago28:49

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This episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode, ASCY’s Kim Burns and Paola Hohenadel jump right back into the conversations, reflections and ideas that Emily and Rosalba shared at the EEY PL Day, around the feeli…

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S4 Ep11: Samuel Burr & The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers 51:51

3M ago51:51

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If we were really clever, we'd have written the show notes for this week's episode in the form of a cryptic crossword clue in honour of our guest, Samuel Burr. We spoke to him about his debut novel "The Fellowship of Puzzle Makers", his frankly unbelievable journey to getting published and even had a chat about all things cryptic. But, unfortunatel…

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Ep.252 Mark McGowan/The Artist Taxi Driver - Ministry of Arts Podcast 57:52

3M ago57:52

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Mark McGowan (@the_artist_taxidriver) Mark McGowan is a British street artist, performance artist, film maker and public protester who has gone by the artist name Chunky Mark and more recently The Artist Taxi Driver. By profession, McGowan is a London taxi driver and occasional University speaker and arts tu…

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S4 Ep10: Does Age Matter? with Aline Dufflocq & Babette Hughes 1:11:08

3M ago1:11:08

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The average age of our guests this week is 64. Nothing too amazing about that you might say… until you find out the first of our two guests is in her mid-twenties! This week we ask, “Is there a best age to write?” Plus we enjoy a WIP from Geoffrey G N Harrison. And here’s a load of links… Check out Aline’s YouTube here! Here's Aline's Toktok Here's…

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Ep.251 Clarke Reynolds - Ministry of Arts Podcast 50:54

3M ago50:54

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Clarke Reynolds (@clarkereynoldsofficial) Born in 1981 in Portsmouth, Clarke Reynolds began his life journey with a unique perspective, one shaped by limited sight and profound resilience. Despite facing the challenges of domestic violence and alcohol abuse in his childhood, Clarke found solace and expressio…

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Episode 35: A Conversation With Karen Davis On The Student Of Today 36:28

3M ago36:28

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In this episode “A Conversation With Karen Davis On The Student Of Today” you will hear ASCY’s Liz Soyka chat with Karen Davis about the college student of today in Mohawk College’s Early Childhood Education programs. Karen Davis is the Early Childhood Education Academic and Practicum Program Coordinator at Mohawk College in Hamilton. Karen is a pa…

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S4 Ep9: Darren Walsh - He Knows His Punions 57:17

3M ago57:17

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Would you like a pun? Well, that's handy because this week we've been punning for gold and ended up with a bucket load. Director, writer and stand up comedian Darren Walsh chats to us about his career, the art of a good pun and whether AI will ever be funnier than him. Plus Jon comes up with what is almost certainly not an entirely new form of joke…

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Ep.250 Mason Storm - Ministry of Arts Podcast 43:29

3M ago43:29

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Mason Storm (@masonstormgenius) Masons work has been considered controversial and provocative, however he never try’s to be controversial in his subject matter just for the sake of it, there is always an underlying reason for the work he produces. Mason is probably best known for his mask. It has become a tr…

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Episode 34: A Conversation with Dr. ABC on Flourishing in All Our Identities 36:58

4M ago36:58

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This episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode “A Conversation With Dr. ABC about flourishing in all our idenities” you will hear ASCY’s Leslie Busija and Shanda Licop jump right back into the conversations, idea…

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S4 Ep8: A tour of Scarfolk, with Richard Littler 1:05:48

4M ago1:05:48

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Have you ever been to Scarfolk? It's a strange, yet hauntingly familiar place. Join us as we take a bus trip into the mind of the man who dreamt it all up, Richard Littler. Plus we take a look at another listener's bit o' writing they've kindly sent in to share with the class. This week we try and make Madelyn Postman cry... Find out more about Ric…

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Ep.249 Holly Searle aka The Subversive Stitcher - Ministry of Arts Podcast 54:33

4M ago54:33

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Holly Searle (@the_subversive_stitcher) For as long as I can remember I have always been making something. In retrospect, I may well have picked this desire to create up from my nan and my mum, who were always making something as well. I was an analogue child that was closer to the make do and mend generatio…

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S4 Ep7: Robert Popper 1:23:44

4M ago1:23:44

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If comedy writing is your thing, we've got a real treat for you. This week we talk to the super talented and rather prolific Robert Popper. From how he broke into the industry via Steve Coogan and The Comic Strip to his smash hit sitcom Friday Night Dinner. We also chat about Robin Cooper, The Timewaster Letters, South Park, Look Around You, and pl…

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Episode 33: Une conversation sur l'acquisition d'une langue seconde 10:00

4M ago10:00

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La conversation dans ce podcast entre Chantal Pelletier, Orthophoniste et Chelsea Plouffe Assistante Orthophoniste avec le service Premiers Mots, explorera les questions fréquemment posées sur le thème de l’apprentissage d’une langue seconde dans la petite enfance. In this episode you will hear, Chantal Pelletier, Speech Language Pathologist and Ch…

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Episode 32: A Conversation with Stacy Hill on Earth Based Wellness 30:51

4M ago30:51

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Today’s episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode “A Conversation With Stacy Hill About Earth Based Wellness” you will hear ASCY’s Negin Zarifian have a conversation with Stacy Hill on earth based wellness in the…

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S4 Ep6: Improv Your Writing - with Ruth Bratt 47:24

5M ago47:24

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The great Carl Reiner once said “Improvisation is just writing in front of an audience”. So we figured if we could brush up on our improv skills it's bound to make us better writers... right? This week improv extraordinaire, and official Comedy Store Player, Ruth Bratt talks to us about her life, her craft and the eating habits of her cat... before…

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S4 Ep5: The Interview That Went A Bit Wrong 56:15

5M ago56:15

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Unfortunately we're not able to include show notes this week, for legal reasons. Thanks for listening. www.floraopil.com Find out more about Flora here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Failing Writers Podcast

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Ep.248 Heath Kane returns - Ministry of Arts Podcast 49:07

5M ago49:07

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Heath Kane (@ByHeathKane) Heath Kane returns almost five and a half years after he first appeared on the podcast, in episode 09. At the time he had his own branding agency, creating his ‘Rich Enough to be Batman’ prints as an external creative outlet. We simply discuss what’s happened since we first recorded…

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Episode 31: A Conversation with Rusty Keeler About the Outdoors 32:38

5M ago32:38

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Today’s episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters from our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode “A Conversation With Rusty Keeler About The Outdoors” you will hear ASCY’s Leslie Busija have a conversation with Rusty Keeler about the outdoors, risky play and …

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S4 Ep4: Writers Unite! with Sarah from Writers' HQ & Debut Novelist Samuel Burr 1:19:45

5M ago1:19:45

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Writing can be a solitary business. All those hours spent with nothing but a blank page and a bottomless coffee cup. On reflection we reckon it's probably good to interact with other human beings occasionally. It can stop you going full fruit-loops. (You know...dressing as your main character and wandering around the house talking to yourself.) It …

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Ep.247 Danielle Tomlinson - Ministry of Arts Podcast 44:05

5M ago44:05

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💥Ep.247 Danielle Tomlinson 🎙Ministry of Arts Podcast LINK IN BIO In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Danielle Tomlinson (@danielletomlinsonart) Danielle Tomlinson is a successful young British contemporary artist, taking the art world by storm with her bold, abstract paintings focused around her passion for wildlife. Before working full time a…

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S4 Ep3: The Full Brontë 1:23:46

6M ago1:23:46

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Join Tom & Jon on another rambly exploration. This time we're off back to the 1840s to take a good, hard look at the Brontë sisters. Who were Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë? What were they like? How is it possible that three sisters all wrote so brilliantly? Why are they still so revered by readers across the world? and what was the deal with Bra…

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Ep.246 Georgia Powell/CURA Art - Ministry of Arts Podcast 34:53

6M ago34:53

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Georgia Powell of co-founder of CURA Art (@cura_art_) Georgia Powell and Liza Shapiro are the Founders of CURA Art and The Residency. Through the two platforms, the founders have created an environment that is focused on long-term care and legacy. The Residency is a platform aimed at supporting and sponsorin…

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Episode 30: A Conversation With Drew Dudley on Leadership 34:20

6M ago34:20

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Today’s episode is a part of a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters that we had at our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode “A Conversation With Drew Dudley on Leadership” you will hear ASCY’s Amanda Karr and Nicole Colterman have a conversation with Drew Dudley about the ele…

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Episode 29: A Conversation About Working Through a Work Plan 23:29

6M ago23:29

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In this episode, “A Conversation About Working Through a Work Plan” you will hear ASCY’s Charlotte Edwards have a conversation with Nicole Hayes from Brightpath Waterdown Child Care Centre. Together they’ll share a community perspective and reflect on the year long journey of working through a work plan together.…

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S4 Ep2: Jessica Bull - Miss Austen Investigates 57:06

6M ago57:06

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As an aspiring young writer it's easy to be put off by even the most well intentioned constructive criticism...what's not so easy is to revisit that critique many years later and be inspired to write a novel that has publishers literally fighting each other for the chance to print it. Join us for a fascinating interview as Jessica Bull, author of t…

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S4 Ep1: Danny Wallace 1:19:04

6M ago1:19:04

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Aaaaaand we're back! The Failing Writers return for what some are calling the fourth season of this spectacular podcast. We look forward to a whole new smorgasbord of writing tips, challenges, goals and cock-ups plus a raft of interviews with some of the biggest names in the writing world. Starting with a real corker courtesy of writer, presenter a…

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Ep.245 Endless - Ministry of Arts Podcast 38:08

6M ago38:08

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Endless (@endlessartist) He goes by the name “Endless” – a word which embodies his limitless creativity, passion and drive. Endless is a London-based artist, who infuses street and contemporary art techniques and practices. After 6 years of study, Endless graduated from Cambridge School Of Art, where he spec…

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Ep.244 Nicola Turner- Ministry of Arts Podcast 41:42

7M ago41:42

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Nicola Turner (@nicolaturner.art) Turner investigates dissolution of boundaries, liminal states, and continuous exchanges across ecosystems. In doing so, she explores the interconnection of life and death, human and non- human, attraction and repulsion. She combines found objects that hold traces of memory, …

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19. Finding Meaning in Life: Family and Outdoor Adventures with Jim Baird 1:12:28

7M ago1:12:28

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In this captivating episode, we sit down with adventurer Jim Baird to delve into his extraordinary journey of self-reliance and outdoor adventures. Jim shares his gripping survival experience on the renowned show "Alone," where he faced the ultimate test of endurance and resilience in the unforgiving wilderness. Listen in as Jim recounts a harrowin…

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#46 — Output, from brand to digital and blending design disciplines 46:22

7M ago46:22

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In this episode, I sit down with Johanna Drewe and Gemma Ballinger at Output. The studio collaborates with visionary teams to build brands and digital experiences full of character, difference, and purpose. We talk about their design journey, explore valuable insights on project flexibility, the pivotal role of internships in fostering talent, and …

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18. Guide to Buying Cheap Land for Financial Freedom 35:51

7M ago35:51

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Having weathered the trials of drinking from a stream that gifted me giardiasis and tamed the stubborn infertile land of my homestead, I'm here to share the raw truths of off-grid living. Discover how to stockpile the essentials and select the perfect patch of land for self-reliance, while weaving through tales from Ontario's historical homesteads.…

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Ep.243 Hercule Van Wolfwinkle - Ministry of Arts Podcast 1:16:26

7M ago1:16:26

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Hercule Van Wolfwinkle (@portraitsbyhercule) Hercule has been called lots of things throughout his life, an artist certainly wasn’t one of them. But all of that changed one late summer afternoon in 2020 when, whilst trying to coerce his young son into making some thank you cards, he doodled a picture of thei…

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17. Preparedness: Affordable First Steps for Beginner Preppers 19:37

7M ago19:37

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This episode isn't just about chopping wood and battling fevers; it's a journey through the wilds of my youth, the cabins I crafted with my own hands, and the financial turbulence that eventually steered me back to the homestead dream. With tales that traverse from the tangible—like constructing our abode from the forest's bounty—to the philosophic…

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Episode 28: A Conversation with Mary Gordon About Roots and Seeds of Empathy 40:04

7M ago40:04

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This episode kicks off a series of podcast episodes that we’re having with the presenters that we had at our December 2023 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day. In this episode “A Conversation With Mary Gordon About Roots and Seeds of Empathy” you will hear ASCY’s Susan Lepore have a conversation with Mary Gordon about how to build a…

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16. How to Start Gardening for Self-Sufficiency with Huw Richards 1:22:51

7M ago1:22:51

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Imagine stepping into your backyard to be greeted by a thriving garden, bursting with the fruits of your own labor – a dream Hugh, a young permaculture enthusiast, turned into reality. Join me, Shawn James, as I engage with Hugh about his transformation from a family plot in Wales to a seven-acre canvas of biodiversity. We'll share stories of commu…

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15. Turning Passion into Business and Living Nomadically 1:07:32

7M ago1:07:32

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When Dan and Candice's paths crossed at a yoga studio market, little did they know that their shared love for the earth would sprout into Live Edge, a beacon of sustainability in the world of woodworking. Their story, a tapestry of environmental stewardship and artistic craftsmanship, unfolds as they recount the growth of their business, from repur…

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