The Natter podcast

#Sports #Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Cardiff Metropolitan University

1:15:36

In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

The Natter

Series home•Feed

Cardiff Metropolitan University brings you The Natter. Each week, we speak to different guests from the world of sport. We delve into their challenges and triumphs.The Natter is produced and presented by Cardiff Met's Sport Broadcast MSc and Sport Media BSc staff and students. Find us on twitter- @CMetSportTV Instagram- @cardiffmetsporttv TikTok- cardiffmetsporttv and Facebook- Cardiff Met Sport TV.

42 episodes

The Natter

updated about a year ago

Series home•Feed

42 episodes

#Sports #Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Cardiff Metropolitan University

All episodes

1
Paralympian John Harris - His Story 1:19:57

1 year ago1:19:57

1:19:57

The following podcast is an extraordinary insight into the highs and lows of Welsh Paralympian and inspiration John Harris. In this excerpt he tells the story of his dramatic accident and the brutal realisation of the injury. John’s humour and clarity shines through.

1
Sport Journalism: Steve Bunce 31:08

2 years ago31:08

31:08

As part of our Sport Media BSc course we're going to hear from experts across the world of Sport Media. In this Episode our Programme Director Steff Garrero speaks to boxing writer and broadcaster Steve Bunce about his career. Steve tells us about how he got started, how to develop contacts in your chosen sport and how he became the "go to" journalist for boxing in the UK.…

1
The Fight Club 29:25

2 years ago29:25

29:25

Second episode of Fight Club is about up and coming Cardiff boxer Monique Bux who joined us in the studio. Monique Bux a unique character who juggles a career of being a DJ and a professional boxer. Join us to hear more how she navigates joining the professional game. Making weight, mental health, injuries, critics and how to deal with social media trolls. Everything is discussed as Monquie Bux tells it how it is in her career so far.…

1
The unconventional Sports Podcast 33:18

2 years ago33:18

33:18

Welcome to the debut episode of the Unconventional Sports podcast. Produced by 5 Cardiff Met MSc Sport Broadcast students, we talk all things sport, from rugby to rock climbing and plenty in between! Join us as we talk our sports background, worst injuries and our future sporting endeavours.

1
The Fight Club 29:47

2 years ago29:47

29:47

This inaugural Episode looks back at the year of fighting we've seen, the year we expect from 2023 and the changes we wish to see within the sport. Talk of Fury, Joshua, Khabib, Mhakachev and Paddy the Baddy! What more could you want from a fight pod?

1
Audio Documentaries: Jody Avirgan 23:46

2 years ago23:46

23:46

Jody Avirgan changed the face of Audio Documentaries in Sports. He was the host, series editor, lead producer and manager of ESPN's 30for30 podcast series from its inception in 2016 until 2020. He has worked at Radiotopia, ESPN, FiveThirtyEight, WNYC and lots more. He works in Sport, Politics and Music - here are a few of the projects he's worked on https://www.jodyavirgan.com/projects The two episodes Jody and Steff chat about are: The Trials of Dan and Dave https://open.spotify.com/episode/16jTyaBu8vbTjzGGzd8CiM?si=a57dd79881514d9c Hoodies Up https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Jc0HkLIDDHLrX5cswVdju?si=18d653282c274428…

1
QED Session on Podcasting and Pedagogy 43:30

3 years ago43:30

43:30

This is a podcast based around Technology Enhanced Learning, Podcasting and Pedagogy. If you want to get in touch with Steff about any of the concepts discussed then you can email him on sm23471@cardiffmet.ac.uk Audio Clips used in the podcast Professor Richard Noss on Technology Enhanced Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhC69L3fIl4&t=1276s High Performance Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3WKI7p6tuq6kJRw1xfRS7Q?si=940076f7b97e40d4 30 for 30 Podcast Documentary https://open.spotify.com/episode/46xfxjpvdsxNyD9QpisSUI?si=7603a3d8bb0049ad Raising Creativity PhD Project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndZccFyg69E References Fernandez, V., Simo, P. and Sallan, J.M. (2009) ‘Podcasting: A new technological tool to facilitate good practice in higher education’, Computers and education, 53(2), pp. 385–392. doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2009.02.014. https://www-sciencedirect-com.ezproxy.cardiffmet.ac.uk/science/article/pii/S0360131509000645?via%3Dihub Jenkins, M. et al. (2011) ‘The development of technology enhanced learning: findings from a 2008 survey of UK higher education institutions’, Interactive learning environments, 19(5), pp. 447–465. https://www-tandfonline-com.ezproxy.cardiffmet.ac.uk/doi/full/10.1080/10494820903484429 Middleton, Andrew, 2016. Reconsidering the role of recorded audio as a rich, flexible and engaging learning space. Research in learning technology , 24(1), pp.28035–13. https://www.proquest.com/docview/2121426246?accountid=15588&parentSessionId=MJwXrRETdDgQzDZz1MGjhBN8tRf8urRaVGWA3ZLS1p0%3D&pq-origsite=primo Pegrum, M., Bartle, E. and Longnecker, N. (2015) ‘Can creative podcasting promote deep learning? The use of podcasting for learning content in an undergraduate science unit’, British journal of educational technology, 46(1), pp. 142–152. https://web-s-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.cardiffmet.ac.uk/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=0&sid=d5ba377e-b31b-4e83-b60d-a26f932752ef%40redis Popova, A., Kirschner, P.A. and Joiner, R. (2014) ‘Effects of primer podcasts on stimulating learning from lectures: How do students engage?’, British journal of educational technology, 45(2), pp. 330–339. https://research.ou.nl/ws/files/1015753/Effects%20of%20primer%20podcasts%20on%20stimulating%20learning%20from%20lectures%20-%20How%20do%20students%20engage.pdf Schöbel, T. et al. (2020) ‘Podcasts as a teaching tool in orthopaedic surgery: Is it beneficial or more an exemption card from attending lectures?’, Der Orthopäde, 50(6), pp. 455–463. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s00132-020-03956-y.pdf…

1
The Coaching Hub Conversation - With Luke Hawker 42:06

3 years ago42:06

42:06

In Episode 3 of the “Coaching Hub Conversations” we speak to Wales International Hockey player and Cardiff Met Sports Coaching Lecturer Luke Hawker about his PHD work around Experiential Learning and how his academic studies coupled with his 100 plus caps for Wales on the International stage help inform his theories, actions and thoughts as a coach heading up the Hockey programme at Cardiff Met University…

1
Project Varsity 2022 The Countdown!: E5: Varsity Netball With Amy Hinsley 31:34

3 years ago31:34

31:34

Welcome to Project Varsity with host Kallum Hancock, Ollie Butt, Luke Brown and State Man Griff!!! Episode 5 the boys are back! We are joined by Amy Hinsley talking everything Varsity Netball! Teams impressive record this season, Team Dynamics, Life At Met and more...

1
Project Varsity 2022 The CountDown!: E4: Special One2One With Femi Akinbobola 33:07

3 years ago33:07

33:07

Welcome to Project Varsity with host Kallum Hancock. Episode 4 we are featured by Femi Akinbobola speaking about Athletics and why it's not included in this year's Varsity. Career goals, Family and Cardiff Met..

1
Project Varsity 2022 The Countdown!: E3: Varsity WaterPolo With Jack Montgomery 23:23

3 years ago23:23

23:23

Welcome to Project Varsity with host Kallum Hancock, Ollie Butt, Luke Brown and State Man Griff. Episode 3 we are featured by Jack talking everything Varsity Waterpolo! The Teams Struggle With Numbers, Varsity Woes Against Bath University, Life At Met and more..

1
Project Varsity 2022 The Countdown!: E2: Varsity Tennis With Alex Hyman 23:10

3 years ago23:10

23:10

Welcome to Project Varsity with host Kallum Hancock, Ollie Butt, Luke Brown and Stat Man Griff. Episode 2 we are featured by Alex talking everything Varsity Tennis and his ambitions going into Varsity against Bath University! Motivation, Life Stories and more..

1
Project Varsity 2022: The CountDown! 20:54

3 years ago20:54

20:54

Welcome to Project Varsity with Kallum, Ollie, Luke and stat man Griff. This is the first episode where we count down to Cardiff Met’s 2022 Varsity against Bath University! Each week we’ll have guests from every sport participating at this years Varsity!

1
The Coaching Hub Conversations - with James Thie 50:58

3 years ago50:58

50:58

Episode Two of the Coaching Hub Conversations. A partnership between Cardiff Met Sport TV and the Cardiff Met University Sports Coaching Hub. The Sports Coaching Hub provides trusted, robust and cutting edge research on sports coaching to inform practice and coach education. Our guest for this episode is elite running coach James Thie. James is also the Director of Met Athletics, and is currently studying a DSC (a Doctorate in Sports Coaching) As an athlete James competed for Wales in international competition and has done so in two Commonwealth Games (Melbourne 2006 and Delhi 2010). During his 25 year athletics career, James represented Great Britain multiple times and made major championship finals in the 1500m at World and European level. Although he is still competing (he has won World Masters Indoor titles in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m) he has turned his main focus to coaching. Since his first athlete in 2007, James now coaches over 30 athletes in distances ranging from the 400m up to Marathon. James has been a member of the Cardiff School of Sport in a period spanning 3 decades; first, as an undergraduate student in 1997, before returning as a coach in 2008 and commencing his MA postgraduate studies in 2010. In 2011, he became a member of staff.…

1
Metball Episode 3 59:56

3 years ago59:56