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“I used to be the largest dairy consumer on the planet. I used to eat so much dairy and meat. The more that I looked into the dairy industry, the more that I saw that it was the singular, most inhumane industry on the planet, that we've all been lied to, including myself, for years. I always believed that the picture on the milk carton, the cow standing next to her calf in the green field with the red barn in the back was true. It’s certainly the complete opposite.” – Richard (Kudo) Couto Richard (Kudo) Couto is the founder of Animal Recovery Mission (ARM), an organization solely dedicated to investigating extreme animal cruelty cases. ARM has led high-risk undercover operations that have resulted in the shutdown of illegal slaughterhouses, animal fighting rings, and horse meat trafficking networks. Recently, they released a damning investigation into two industrial dairy farms outside of Phoenix, Arizona supplying milk to Coca-Cola’s Fairlife brand. What they uncovered was systemic animal abuse, environmental violations, and a devastating betrayal of consumer trust. While Fairlife markets its products as being sourced "humanely," ARM’s footage tells a very different story—one of suffering, abuse, and corporate complicity. Despite the evidence, this story has been largely ignored by mainstream media—likely due to Coca-Cola’s massive influence and advertising dollars.…

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Our terrific trio are back to bring you the perfect blend of comedy and technology!

24 episodes

#Tech #5 Star #DesignSpark

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S3 E6 Expansion Pack: Quantum Computing with Dr Sue Black 9:00

5 years ago9:00

9:00

This week Lucy has interviewed Dr Sue Black about Quantum Computing. Technology Evangelist, Sue, is a Professor of Computer Science at Durham University. She set up the first online network for women in tech (BCSWomen) in 1998 and led the campaign to save Bletchley Park. Find out more about Dr Sue Black at: https://sueblack.co.uk/ Listen Elsewhere: Apple Podcasts Bullhorn Breaker Castbox Castro Luminary Google Podcasts Player FM Pocket Casts Podchaser Podbean Podknife Overcast Spotify Stitcher Android Apps Subscribe By Email RSS Feed…

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S3 E6: Mastering the Mysteries of Quantum Computing 32:47

5 years ago32:47

32:47

Lucy, Bec and Harriet are back again, as they use facts, songs and precision-engineered puns to master the mysteries of Quantum Computing. Join them on their journey, which includes Lucy's Quick Start Guide, Harriet's History of Quantum Computing, Bec's Big Idea, Harriet's song and much more... Listen Elsewhere: Apple Podcasts Bullhorn Breaker Castbox Castro Luminary Google Podcasts Player FM Pocket Casts Podchaser Podbean Podknife Overcast Spotify Stitcher Android Apps Subscribe By Email RSS Feed…

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S3 E5 Expansion Pack: Biometrics with Matt Parker 10:23

5 years ago10:23

10:23

This week Matt Parker has left a voicemail on our expansion pack, testing Bec, Harriet and Lucy. Mathematician and comedian Matt co-hosts the "A Problem Squared Podcast" with Bec Hill and has a question about Biometrics for our hosts. Find out more about Matt on his website at: http://standupmaths.com/ Listen Elsewhere: Apple Podcasts Bullhorn Breaker Castbox Castro Luminary Google Podcasts Player FM Pocket Casts Podchaser Podbean Podknife Overcast Spotify Stitcher Android Apps Subscribe By Email RSS Feed…

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S3 E5: Mastering the Mysteries of Biometrics 33:36

5 years ago33:36

33:36

Lucy, Bec and Harriet are back again, as they use facts, songs and precision-engineered puns to master the mysteries of Biometrics. Join them on their journey, which includes Lucy's Quick Start Guide, Harriet's History of Biometrics, Bec's Big Idea, Harriet's song and much more... Listen Elsewhere: Apple Podcasts Bullhorn Breaker Castbox Castro Luminary Google Podcasts Player FM Pocket Casts Podchaser Podbean Podknife Overcast Spotify Stitcher Android Apps Subscribe By Email RSS Feed…

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S3 E4 Expansion Pack: Climate Engineering with Alice Bell 12:50

5 years ago12:50

12:50

This week Bec Hill has been to interview climate charity worker and campaigner for a better future, Alice Bell, for our expansion pack. Alice is a part-time historian of the apocalypse and part-time campaigner for a better future. She is currently writing a book on the history of the climate crisis: OUR BIGGEST EXPERIMENT, which will be released with Bloomsbury Sigma in Autumn 2021. If you can’t wait that long, she has just written an illustrated non-fiction book on the environmental crisis for Thames and Hudson, CAN WE SAVE THE PLANET? Her day job is co-running the climate charity, Possible . They build projects which bring people and technologies together to tackle the climate crisis; from tree planting days to connecting railways to community owned solar farms. You can follow Alice on Twitter at: @alicebell Listen Elsewhere: Apple Podcasts Bullhorn Breaker Castbox Castro Luminary Google Podcasts Player FM Pocket Casts Podchaser Podbean Podknife Overcast Spotify Stitcher Android Apps Subscribe By Email RSS Feed…

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S3 E4: Mastering the Mysteries of Climate Engineering 39:22

5 years ago39:22

39:22

Lucy, Bec and Harriet are back again, as they use facts, songs and precision-engineered puns to master the mysteries of Climate Engineering. They discuss warm snow, perfect weather conditions and saving the world! Listen Elsewhere: Apple Podcasts Bullhorn Breaker Castbox Castro Luminary Google Podcasts Player FM Pocket Casts Podchaser Podbean Podknife Overcast Spotify Stitcher Android Apps Subscribe By Email RSS Feed…

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S3 E3 Expansion Pack: Food Technology with Barry Lewis 9:39

5 years ago9:39

9:39

This week YouTuber and food tech expert Barry Lewis has left a voicemail for Bec, Harriet and Lucy to ask them an important question. Listen to our hosts answers, which include an array of Elvis related egg puns and some great ideas for new inventions. Find out more about Barry Lewis at https://barrylewis.net/ and watch his awesome videos on YouTube by Clicking Here . Listen Elsewhere: Apple Podcasts Bullhorn Breaker Castbox Castro Luminary Google Podcasts Player FM Pocket Casts Podchaser Podbean Podknife Overcast Spotify Stitcher Android Apps Subscribe By Email RSS Feed…

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S3 E3: Mastering the Mysteries of Food Technology 44:35

5 years ago44:35

44:35

This week Dr Lucy Rogers, Bec Hill and Harriet Braine are discussing Food Technology. Listen Elsewhere: Apple Podcasts Bullhorn Breaker Castbox Castro Luminary Google Podcasts Player FM Pocket Casts Podchaser Podbean Podknife Overcast Spotify Stitcher Android Apps Subscribe By Email RSS Feed

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S3 E2 Expansion Pack: Smart Homes with with Stacey Higginbotham 16:13

5 years ago16:13

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This week's expansion pack is an exclusive interview with IoT and Smart Homes expert Stacey Higginbotham. Stacey has been covering technology for major publications for 18 years. Her work has appeared in Fortune (where she was Senior Editor), PCMag, MIT Tech Review, Gigaom and Worth magazine. She publishes a weekly newsletter called Stacey Knows Things and is the host of The Internet of Things Podcast and This Week in Google podcast. We sent Harriet to find out more... Listen Elsewhere: Apple Podcasts Bullhorn Breaker Castbox Castro Luminary Google Podcasts Player FM Pocket Casts Podchaser Podbean Podknife Overcast Spotify Stitcher Android Apps Subscribe By Email RSS Feed…

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S3 E2: Mastering the Mysteries of Smart Homes 39:11

5 years ago39:11

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It's time for some Tech with a Comedy Twist! Dr Lucy Rogers, Bec Hill and Harriet Braine return for another episode of The DesignSpark Podcast, the show that uses facts, songs and well-engineered puns to master the mysteries of modern technology. This week, the trio are exploring Smart Homes, as they discuss everything from meter readings and smart fridges to Alexa and "Smart Scotsmen" who can save you money on your energy bills! Join them on their journey, which includes Lucy's Quick Start Guide, Harriet's History of Smart Homes, Bec's Big Idea, a song sung from the point of view of a Smart Appliance within a Smart Home and much more... https://www.rs-online.com/designspark/s3-e1-mastering-the-mysteries-of-space-tourism Listen Elsewhere: Apple Podcasts Bullhorn Breaker Castbox Castro Luminary Google Podcasts Player FM Pocket Casts Podchaser Podbean Podknife Overcast Spotify Stitcher Android Apps Subscribe By Email RSS Feed…

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S3 E1 Expansion Pack: Space Tourism with Mark Thompson 9:21

5 years ago9:21

9:21

Mark Thompson is a British astronomer, television presenter and writer best known for being one of the presenting team on the BBC show Stargazing Live and is a regular face on Good Morning Britain. Following last week's episode on Space Tourism, Mark has been in touch and left a voicemail for Lucy, Bec and Harriet. He's left a question for them to discuss. Listen Elsewhere: Apple Podcasts Bullhorn Breaker Castbox Castro Luminary Google Podcasts Player FM Pocket Casts Podchaser Podbean Podknife Overcast Spotify Stitcher Android Apps Subscribe By Email RSS Feed…

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S3 E1: Mastering the Mysteries of Space Tourism 40:56

5 years ago40:56

40:56

It's time for some Tech with a Comedy Twist! Dr Lucy Rogers, Bec Hill and Harriet Braine are back for Series 3 of The DesignSpark Podcast, the show that uses facts, songs and well-engineered puns to master the mysteries of modern technology. In this episode, the trio are exploring the world of Space Tourism. It is the area of technology that comprises two of the world's most difficult things; rocket science and customer service. Join them on their journey, which includes Lucy's Quick Start Guide, Harriet's History of Space Tourism, Bec's Big Idea, a song sung by the Voyager 2 space probe (who is a Geordie apparently) and much more... https://www.rs-online.com/designspark/s3-e1-mastering-the-mysteries-of-space-tourism Listen Elsewhere: Apple Podcasts Bullhorn Breaker Castbox Castro Luminary Google Podcasts Player FM Pocket Casts Podchaser Podbean Podknife Overcast Spotify Stitcher Android Apps Subscribe By Email RSS Feed…

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S2 E6: Should We All Live In Space? 33:30

6 years ago33:30

33:30

Dr Lucy, Bec and Harriet are back! The hosts of our 5-star-rated History Makers series return for The DesignSpark Podcast, exploring some of the hottest topics in tech through a mix of fun facts, exuberant stand-up, outlandish sketches and foot-tapping songs. In episode 6 they're exploring space! Let's hope they make it back to earth in one piece. It's time for TechLOLogy.…

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S2 E5: Dude, Where's My Hoverboard? 29:50

6 years ago29:50

29:50

Dr Lucy, Bec and Harriet are back! The hosts of our 5-star-rated History Makers series return for The DesignSpark Podcast, exploring some of the hottest topics in tech through a mix of fun facts, exuberant stand-up, outlandish sketches and foot-tapping songs. In episode 5 they're exploring the future of transport! Where are the hoverboards that we were promised as children? It's time for TechLOLogy.…

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S2 E4: How Do I Know You're Not A Robot 29:00

6 years ago29:00