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Plumbing the depths of continence with Sheena Lagat
We have to get past this stigma over talking about wee, poo, and other toileting activities. It's something that we have to do every day, and if you're not, you should really be speaking to someone about that. Because continence is something that we all should be proactive about no matter our age or gender.Sheena Lagat is a wee wee nurse. Specifically, a continence and urogynaecology clinical nurse consultant. Join us as we speak about Sheena's journey to urology and continence nursing, why we should care more about our plumbing, and the personal, economic, and environmental...
2025-03-03
56 min
Music City Minute
Joshua Ray Walker undergoes cancer treatment and Brett Young runs into problems at his concert | Music City Minute
Indy country artist Joshua Ray Walker is being treated for colon cancer. About a month ago, he underwent his second surgery which he said kicked his butt. However, Walker posted a positive update saying, "As far as my doctors can tell, there is no discernible amount of cancer anywhere in my body at the moment." Even though remission is five years away, Walker is feeling really good. So good, he's planning a few shows for 2025. Brett Young concerts are usually pretty laid back. Unfortunately, his recent crowd in Detroit didn't get the chill memo. Several fights broke out during Young's s...
2024-10-30
01 min
The Start
Creepy Crawly
Ever wake up with a mystery injury? Brett's got another one. Feels like Achilles damage! LOLOLOLOL (1:40); Family doctor wants to retire after 50 years, can't because he'd leave his patients hanging - Says no succession plan for family doctors (8:25); Critters or bugs that make you run! (15:05); More Canadians ignoring best-before dates due to higher food prices, but what are the risks? (23:00); Small Town Salute... FISHING SEASON IS NIGH! (30:35); Monthly visit with Premier Wab Kinew (40:15); THE TAX DEADLINE IS NIGH! (51:10); Winning tale on critters that make you run, and follow-up feedback on best-before dates and markdowns (58:10); Winnipeg's Indie Folk/Popper Sheena Legrand...
2024-04-25
1h 14
Double Threat with Julie Klausner & Tom Scharpling
Does This Episode Make You Horny, Baby?
Tom and Julie listen to McDonald’s Breakfast Radio and AI George Carlin. Plus they confront Producer Brett about showing pornography on his monthly Patreon movie watchalong. Brett talks at length about The Big Chicken and the Waterworld Stunt Spectacular. Also Julie converts to Christianity, Colonel Sanders, communion wafers, icebox cake, Federal Bikini Inspector, small plates is a con job, Buca di Beppo, Matt Berry saying “Chef Boyardee,” the most expensive shirt we’ve ever made, Snake Meal, types of booths, My Dinner with Andre the Giant, I Like To Eat When Nobody’s Watching Me, weird lemons, what people in...
2024-01-22
2h 01
For the Glory KC
Everyone Makes the Playoffs
S2E49 - I said it eight months ago. Sporting KC waited until the last minute to prove me right, but 'everyone' gets in. It was quite a feat as no team that was winless through 10-games has ever done it before. For the Glory KC is back with the 56th episode of the show! On this week's episode, Sporting Kansas City do what seemed impossible at points during the season. They finished the season with the best record, most goals and most points since May 1st in the entire Western Conference to slide into...
2023-10-23
1h 12
ASIAL Security Insider
The Importance of Industry Awards
In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we look at the importance of recognition and awards in the security industry. We are joined by John Fleming, General Manager, ASIAL talking about the ASIAL Awards for Excellence; Damian McMeekan, Chairman of the Australian Security Medals Foundation to cover the Australian Security Medals and the St John Save-A-Life awards; and Martin Gill, Founder of the Outstanding Security Performance Awards, now represented in 16 countries around the world. The following is a full list of this year's award recipients: Australian Security Industry Awards fo...
2022-10-31
32 min
Friday Night Groove
08-25-22 The Summer Sessions Vol.14
08-25-22 Recording of The Summer Sessions on 88.3 WXOU FM, Auburn Hills, MI. Set List: K-LONE - Over Here [Sweet 'n' Tasty] Hitch.93 - Nostalgic Fall Trade - You Do [Key Dub Records] DJ Handsfree - Now You Know [Garage Archives] FFFACTS - Leave Me [Fresh Selects] Nic Soule - Groove Chant [Selville Records] Sara Marie Barron - Shiver A.Billi Free & The Lasso - My Dreams [Mello Music Group] Sar...
2022-08-28
1h 00
Citizen Femme's Podcast - Passport to...
Passport to... Family Travel
Episode Three, Season Four of Passport to… takes a deep dive into travelling with kids.In this episode, Fashion Editor, Ceramicist, and Influencer, Deborah Brett and Writer and Editor, Rosalyn Wikeley, join Sheena to chat multi-gen travel, all-star accommodations (suitable for tots through to teens), and share their pick of the family friendly travel destinations to visit now.Let us know what you think of the episode by reaching out to us on social media - @citizenfemme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-01
57 min
In the News
47: Minding Your Apps, QR Code Cautions, and iMacro Photography
Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/OJCufqoAFaQIn the News blog post for April 15, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/04/in-the-news623.htmlDon’t Pass Over Your Taxes!iUpdates for iMovieCooking Up Some PrivacyBeing Mentally Prepared for Mindfulness AppsiPad StabilityUnpairing a Pair of AirPodsWhat’s the TL:DR on QR?The Macro Challenge for Micro PicturesBrett’s iTip: “Use Large Icons” on your iPadJeff’s iTip: Quick Action Menus on AppsJeff: iMovie update makes it easier and faster to create videos that look greatJohn Voo...
2022-04-15
42 min
Inside Career Technical Education
Dental Assisting Program Coordinator Sheena Riccio
On this episode of “Inside Career Technical Education'' podcast, Ann Baldwin and Jim Bologa, Porter and Chester President and CEO, are joined in the studio by Sheena Riccio, Program Coordinator of Dental Assisting at Porter and Chester’s Rocky Hill campus.Sheena has been with PCI for more than 12-years and her enthusiasm for the Dental Assisting program is amazing! With her students coming to campus for the hands-on labs, they also get their instruction on-line in an asynchronous (on demand) format. She says this is giving many of her students the flexibility they need to have jobs...
2022-01-04
12 min
The FIFO Show
20. | Mango | A bushfire threatened my mine site
On this episode we catch up with Mango, a heavy diesel mechanic who now works as a workshop foreman.Mango tells us about the time he was on a mine site during a pretty wild bush fire, and the measures that were taken to keep everybody safe. We also discuss the current AdBlue shortage in Australia and touch on the current Covid situation, particularly with the now mandated booster shot for WA workers.
2021-12-24
45 min
The FIFO Show
19. | Aaron & Cesca | Parenting, Podcasting & Writing the "FIFO" Novels
On this episode we chat with Aaron White and his wife Francesca, for our first ever Video Chat episode.Aaron works at a drive in drive out mine site in Southern WA, operating just about every surface mining machine there is. He's also a Father, a Podcast Host and an Author. Aaron tells us about his introduction to the mining industry, as well as some of the things he's seen over the 15+ years he's worked FIFO & DIDO, while Cesca gives us an insight into what its like being the wife that stays at home to raise the ki...
2021-12-10
51 min
The FIFO Show
18. | Hobbsy & Jimmy | Steel caps do what to your toes?!
On this episode Hobbsy returns to the hot seat, bringing along one of his good mates, Jimmy.Hobbsy's been off on another snow filled adventure since we last spoke to him, and Jimmy is an Ex-Diamond Driller who now works as a Pit Technician. Sheena sits this one out as Bretto and the boys sit down to discuss everything from prescription drugs, diamond drilling and shitting at work, to gold theft, skills shortage and the true purpose of steel cap boots.
2021-12-10
1h 14
The FIFO Show
17. | Dylan | R&R isn't always Events and Activities
In Episode 17 we catch up with Dylan, a Heavy Diesel Mechanic and one of Brett's good work mates.Dylan talks about the challenges he faced when leaving his Perth based job, to have a crack at underground mining, as well as the new challenges he's facing right now, doing a trade upgrade to become an auto sparky.We also have a good chat about what we get up to on our days off, including the time we spend alone while our partners are at work, and how we tend to make grand plans to get...
2021-08-22
58 min
The FIFO Show
16. | Vasta | Occupational Therapy & Injury Management
On Episode 16 we catch up with Vasta, an Occupational Therapist and good mate of ours.Vasta gives us an insight into what an Occupational Therapist does, and how that carries over into the mining industry. We also chat about workplace injuries and injury management, sharing our opinions on lost time injury numbers and reporting culture, as well as workers compensation claims.Vasta also shares a story about the time she auditioned for an Australian TV show, its hilariously cringe worthy and sure to make you laugh.
2021-07-27
1h 27
The FIFO Show
15. | Matt Hern | The Money Coach
Matt is an Ex-FIFO worker from the Oil & Gas industry who, after a quarter life crisis, left it all behind in search of a new career in the Financial Sector. Now working as a Money Coach and a Financial Wellbeing Educator, Matt has spent the past 20 years working with people from the FIFO and Mining sector, to help them better manage their money, reach their financial goals and afford a life that lights them up.We had an awesome chat with Matt, who takes the approach of blending social science with personal finance, which we quickly found...
2021-07-01
1h 16
The FIFO Show
14. | Chris | Overweight & Suicidal to Happy & Healthy
On episode 14 of The FIFO Show we sit down and chat with Chris, a Light Vehicle Fitter (Mechanic) who has been on one hell of a personal journey these past couple of years.This inspirational story begins with the end of an 18 year relationship, which sees Chris' life spiral out of control, through drug and alcohol fueled R&Rs. Already overweight and a heavy smoker, his bad habits had lead him into a very unhealthy place, both physically and mentally. Hear how Chris turns his life around, to conquer one of his biggest fears, lose upwards of 50...
2021-06-16
1h 17
The FIFO Show
13. | Just Us | Why Have We Been So Quiet?... Lets Push Up for Mental Health
Its been a minute... but we're back! On this episode Brett & Sheena open up about some of the struggles they've faced in their personal lives so far in 2021, giving an explanation into why they've been so quiet on the podcast front. They also share some of their plans for moving forward into the future, with ideas around creating awareness, community engagement, volunteer work, and giving a helping hand.One example of this is The FIFO Show joining in on The Push Up Challenge for mental health and suicide prevention. We have created The FIFO Show community on...
2021-05-30
45 min
The Aaron White Show
Brett and Sheena, The FIFO Show
They are the hosts of The FIFO Show podcast and Brett is an Underground Sparky
2021-05-28
39 min
The FIFO Show
12. | Kelsey (Pt.2) | Out of Uni and Into Africa
On this episode of The FIFO Show, we continue our chat with Kelsey the Geologist.For Part 2, Kelsey gives us an eye opening insight into her experience of working in the African country of Zambia. Picture this - A young girl, coming fresh out of university at age 22, and heading straight into a 6 week on, 2 week off roster, in a foreign country, on the other side of the world and working with people that barely speak english. Yep, Wow!We go on to discuss our feelings around what motivates people in the work force, factors l...
2021-05-02
59 min
The FIFO Show
11. | Kelsey (Pt.1) | Geology Explained & Tips on Getting into Mining
On this episode of The FIFO Show we sit down and chat with Kelsey, a Geologist and self proclaimed workaholic.For Part 1, Kelsey has us wow'd with her simple to understand but extremely detailed explanation of what it is that a Geologist does. Even being put on the spot with a live "what is this rock?" test. She shares a bit of her story on how and why she chose Geology as a career path, after growing up on a farm in central WA, before leading us into a discussion around new starters in mining, a...
2021-04-25
51 min
The FIFO Show
10. | Noelle (Pt.2) | The Dynamics of a FIFO Relationship
In this episode of The FIFO Show we continue on from part 1 of our chat with Noelle. In part 2, the conversation leads into a discussion around relationships in FIFO, particularly regarding the 3 different variations that Noelle has experienced during her time in and around the Industry. Noelle also talks about changing her job role on site, becoming a safety advisor and the new challenges that it brings. We finish up by briefly touching on our own ideas around "common sense", a subject that is widely misunderstood.Episode 10
2021-04-11
44 min
The FIFO Show
9. | Noelle (Pt.1) | An Exercise Physiologist in FIFO
Welcome to Part 1 of the great chat we had with Noelle, our first ever female guest! Noelle is a qualified Exercise Physiologist and a fitness enthusiast who started her FIFO career as a Healthy Lifestyle Program Coordinator. In this episode we learn what it is she did and what it was like working in this unique role on site, as well as hearing about her fun filled first time flying to site.If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out the second half of our conversation in Part 2!
2021-04-05
49 min
The FIFO Show
8. | Lath & Pedro | Shared Custody & Workplace Banter
For this episode of The FIFO Show we're doing things a little differently, as this is the first time we've had 2 guests on the show, at the same time. Our good mates Lath and Pedro sit down with us to discuss a few different things they've experienced during their time working FIFO including, shared custody arrangements, workplace banter, working in Kalgoorlie and some of the reasons they choose to work FIFO.
2021-02-28
1h 02
The FIFO Show
7. | Kenney | The Coal Miner
On this episode of The FIFO Show we sit down for a chat with our mate Kenney, the Ex-Coal Miner from Central Queensland. Kenney shares with us his experience of working in underground coal mines, from being pranked on his first day, to the mining methods and machines, to the events that lead him to hang up the miners belt for good.
2021-01-24
1h 15
The FIFO Show
6. | Just Us | Brett's New Site & Deepwater Horizon
A few things have changed for us recently, so for this episode Sheena and I decided to have a chat between ourselves to bring all the listeners up to speed. I share my recent experience of once again starting work at a new minesite, with a few stories that are sure to have you chuckling along with us. We also discuss our feelings about and some lessons learned from the movie Deepwater Horizon, which is based on the BP oil rig disaster in 2010.
2020-12-17
47 min
The FIFO Show
5. | Hobbsy | Geophysics, Anxiety and Deadman's Gold
In this episode of The FIFO Show we chat with our mate Hobbsy, a guy that we met through the most unlikely of circumstances, of which we share at the start of this episode. The story is great, the story telling... maybe not so much!Hobbsy also shares with us his experience of working different jobs in the FIFO industry, a couple of which we had never heard of, including the setting up and maintenance of Temporary Portable Camp Facilities, and a Geophysics Field Technician, as well as a very short but hilarious stint as a Utility...
2020-11-29
1h 10
The FIFO Show
4. | Koogs (Pt.2) | Dating, Diets and COVID-19
Koogs is back for round 2!... well kind of. On this episode of The FIFO Show we pick up where we left off from, in Part 1.In Part 2 of our chat with Koogs, we discuss our experience of moving to Perth and meeting new people, what dating can be like whilst working FIFO, the different eating habits we see on site and how COVID-19 changed the way we worked.
2020-11-08
46 min
The FIFO Show
3. | Koogs (Pt.1) | Sugar Mills and Acid Sprinklers
On this episode of The FIFO Show we sit down with our good friend and fellow North Queenslander, Koogs! In Part 1 of our chat with Koogs, we discuss what it was like for him to start FIFO out of Mt. Isa and how this led to him moving overseas. From an encounter with Bob Katter, to stripping down to his jocks at work, this episode is guaranteed to make you laugh!
2020-11-01
42 min
The FIFO Show
2. | Porgey | From NRL to Underground and a Relationship Breakdown
On this episode of The FIFO Show we sit down with our good mate Porgey! The Perth born and raised Underground Sparky shares with us a bit of his life, from starting out as a Melbourne Storm recruit, transitioning to become an Electrician, the highs and lows of having his first child, and the mental challenges of going through a separation while working FIFO.
2020-10-18
1h 10
The FIFO Show
1. | Brett & Sheena | Getting to know us
This is the first ever episode of The FIFO Show! For this episode we thought it would be a nice to give our new listeners an opportunity to get to know us a little bit, from growing up at opposite ends of Australia, to starting work in FIFO, how swiping right brought us together and to travelling Australia. We also give a brief explanation of why we decided to start this podcast.
2020-10-06
50 min
The Sports Medicine Podcast
Episode 7 - Journal Club (April 2019)
In Episode 7, a panel of orthopedic sports medicine specialists meet to review and discuss recent sports medicine literature. The four articles reviewed have been featured in prominent sports medicine journals in early 2019. The episode features Drs. Sheena Black MD, Michael Khair MD, and Brett Raynor MD, along with host Dr. Andrew Dold MD. The goal of Journal Club is review and perform a critical appraisal of recent literature in the sports medicine world with a focus on novel modalities and unique studies that may be changing the way we think about our current practices. The four articles discussed in Episode 7...
2019-05-01
1h 00
Ideal Remake
Season 1 Wrap Up
And that’s a wrap on Season 1 of Ideal Remake! It’s been a heck of a year! Thank you all so much for listening! I also want to go down the list and thank each of our guests. This should could not exist without them! Year End Wrap Up: Episode 1 – Robocop – Mike Bobbitt and Sam Gasch Episode 2 – Goonies – Allyson Hood (@allysonhood) Episode 3 – Demolition Man – DJ Dangler (@DJDangler) Episode 4 – Hocus Pocus – Lindsey Lleras (@winz_weras) Episode 5 – Repo Man – Jimmy Doom (@JamesDoom) Episode 6 – The Long Kiss Goodnight – Mike Bobbitt a...
2019-01-14
20 min
Making It! with Terry Wollman
Jeff Paris - Making It as a Multi-Genre Songwriter
Hear more shows like this at https://entertalkradio.com/makingitJeff Paris is an accomplished keyboardist, guitarist, singer and award winning songwriter. “He has performed with Ringo Starr, Bill Withers, Stanley Clarke, George Duke, Dan Fogelberg, Bonnie Raitt, Keb' Mo', Frankie Valli, Dave Stewart, Cinderella, Y&T, and Eric Burdon.Jeff’s songs have been recorded by artists including Tower of Power, Jeffrey Osborne, Slash, George Duke, Sheena Easton, Billy Preston, Lita Ford, Vixen, Mr. Big, Johnny Halliday, Valeria Lynch, Coco Montoya, Robert Cray and Keb' Mo'.YOUTUBE LINKSUK MTV “Gods of AOR” intervie...
2018-10-06
1h 00
Beautifully Complicated Podcast
Womanhood is Complicated
Womanhood is Complicated! Living in a misogynistic world is tough yet something we’ve all come accustomed to navigating. But, enough is enough. We’re pushing for changing and demanding we are heard and respected.Segment 1: What’s Happening NowCovering the latest with the Supreme Court hearing for Brett Kavanaugh and the numerous sexual assault complaints against him that have surfaced, one most notably from Dr Christine Blasey Ford. Discussing Dr Ford’s and Kavanaugh’s hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Also discussing the baddest woman in tennis, Serena Williams and her words at t...
2018-09-30
33 min
Dev Game Club
DGC Ep 063: Planescape: Torment (part six)
Welcome to Dev Game Club, where we are discussing 1999 Black Isle classic Planescape: Torment. We talk about the end of the game and some of its pillars. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Finishing the game! Podcast breakdown: 0:37 Segment 1: End of the game 1:00:58 Break 1:01:23 Segment 2: Quick pillars, next time Issues covered: trapped Trias, the Pillar of Skulls, how XP is dispersed, splitting between characters as a natural difficulty modifier, Tim sacrifices Morte... like some kind of mon...
2017-05-24
1h 23
Best of Natural History Radio
Saving Species - 12 Feb 13: Rarities & Recordings
Ep 24 of 24. In the final episode of the current series, Saving Species looks at the Slender-billed curlew; no official confirmed records of its existence have occurred since 2001 although there have been sightings of it in 2010 but photographic evidence was not taken. Horatio Clare follows the route of the bird's migration route from its Siberian breeding grounds to the area around the Mediterranean Basin. Kelvin Boot finds out about the threat facing many species of moths in the southern part of the UK and Kelvin Jones of the BTO gives the latest movement of the cuckoos sending signals back from...
2013-02-12
28 min
Best of Natural History Radio
Saving Species - 29 Jan 13: Freshwater Eels and Mitten Crabs
Ep22of24. Freshwater eels are explored this week, as Sian Griffiths reports from the Ottawa River Valley in Canada where hydropower dams are disrupting the American eel's migration paths, and Brett Westwood speaks with David Bunt from the Sustainable Eel Group to discuss similar issues with European eels. Joanna Pinnock looks the furry clawed invasive species; the Chinese mitten crab and the problems they cause for British habitats. Also in the programme - news from around the world with our regular news reporter, Kelvin Boot. Presenter: Brett Westwood. Producer: Sheena Duncan. Editor: Julian Hector.
2013-01-31
28 min
Best of Natural History Radio
Saving Species - 22 Jan 13: Bonobos & Dragon Trees
Ep21 of 24: This week Saving Species looks at Bonobos - a great ape, related to chimpanzees, and found in the forest of the Congo Basin of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Theo Webb reports from the Salonga National Park investigating the threat from an increase in hunting for the bushmeat trade. Also Michael Scott reports on the Dragon Tree, a native species of Madeira, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde. There are only one or two native wild dragon trees left on Madeira and Saving Species finds out from local conservationists what is being done to increase the number...
2013-01-24
27 min
Best of Natural History Radio
Saving Species - 11 Dec 12: Rewilding/Devonshire Beavers
Ep 15 of 24: Saving Species takes a look at what could happen if parts of the British countryside were returned to their natural state through a process known as rewilding. Presenter: Brett Westwood Producer: Sheena Duncan Editor: Julian Hector
2012-12-11
27 min
Best of Natural History Radio
Saving Species - 29 Nov 12: Sausage Lichen/Turkmenistan/Hen Harriers
Brett Westwood travels to the Brecon Beacons to see the a very unusual lichen. Sausages lichen hang from tree branches as long thin strands like uncombed and sparse straggly hair. This lichen is now being spotted locations in south Wales and there are hopes its fortunes are improving as it spreads east. Mark Day has been to The Koytendag Nature Reserve (formerly known as the Kugitang Nature Reserve, established in 1986) located in the Lebap province of Turkmenistan. The reserve is home to the globally endangered markhor, a large wild mountain goat. The hope is to bring worldwide recognition and...
2012-11-29
28 min
Best of Natural History Radio
Saving Species (Srs 3) - 16 Oct 12 - Ep 7
Ep 7 of 24 Brett Westwood talks to heads to filmmakers attending International Wildscreen Film Festival 2012 to discuss their work and motivations, Plus, Brett gets the latest on the multi-wildlife organisation conservation breading project to save the critically-endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper bird. Presenter: Brett Westwood Producer: Sheena Duncan Exec Producer: Julian Hector
2012-10-17
27 min
Best of Natural History Radio
Saving Species (Srs 3) - 25 Sep 12 - Ep 4
Can the world's marine environments remain healthy and functioning under the influence of man, from pollution to over fishing and climate change? In Saving Species this week, Brett Westwood looks in depth at some of the issues and research being carried out into the species which depend upon this often abused natural resource. Our reporter Helen Scales travels to the Gambia, where issues of oyster overfishing are having a devastating effect not only on the native oysters but also the coastal mangrove swamps. In Florida, Howard Stableford joins marine researchers for an evening on a sandy beach. And closer...
2012-09-25
27 min
Best of Natural History Radio
Saving Species (Srs 3) - 04 Sep 12 - Ep 1
1/24 Saving Species is back for another year of live broadcasting about the world of wildlife conservation, presented by Brett Westwood. We kick off the first programme with look back at the summer of 2012. This summer has been one of the wettest on record, has this affected our wildlife? We look at some of the winners and losers in the battle for survival. Also in the programme - Saving Species heads to Dungeness in Kent where a long term project is underway to return the short haired bumblebee to Britain. This formerly widespread bee was last recorded in 1988 and declared...
2012-09-06
27 min
Best of Natural History Radio
Saving Species (Srs 2) - 13 Dec 11 - Ep 30
30/30 For the final live programme of the series there will be an update from the BTO on the location of the five tagged cuckoos in the forests of Central Africa. Also on the move but on a much shorter journey are shags. Bob Swann reports from his well-monitored seabird cliffs at North Sutor in Scotland where he has been checking the ring numbers of the shags. Peter Burgess from the Devon Wildlife Trust takes Chris Sperring on an end of year update on the beavers who are being used to manage rare culm grassland. Mark Brazil reports on the...
2011-12-13
28 min
Best of Natural History Radio
Saving Species (Srs 2) - 06 Dec 11 - Ep 29
28/30 Michael Scott reports from the Flanders Moss peat bogs near Stirling. He discovers it's all about the management of water. Howard Stableford sends a second report about Pikas, where American biologists from Arizona State University explain that the Pikas are also critical for the retention of water on the plateau: their burrows, they claim, help prevent flood and drought. Jane Madgwick, Director of Wetlands International talks about water and the conservation of peat bogs at home and in the Himalayas. And what are fungi doing wearing tights? it's a parasitic fungus- the powder cap strangler - whose host is...
2011-12-06
28 min
Best of Natural History Radio
Saving Species (Srs2) 08 Nov 11: Ep 25
25/30 Saving Species reports from Tampa Bay on studies following the movements and whereabouts of Sea Horses. How is it the males have been left "holding the baby" and why does understanding how the female has got out of rearing off spring help in the conservation of the species. We also get a report on efforts in Israel to stem the decline of marine turtles in the Mediterranean. The Sea Turtle Rescue Centre was set up in 1999 under the auspices of the Israel Nature and Park Authority with the aim to rescuing injured adult turtles and incubating eggs in replica...
2011-11-17
28 min
Best of Natural History Radio
Saving Species (Srs 2) 01 Nov 11 - Ep 24
24/30: This weeks Saving Species is recorded in front of an audience at the National Botanic Garden of Wales. And the programme has a theme - fungi. It's at this time of year that many of us see the fruiting bodies of fungi, the "mushroom", but so much more goes on underground and in the leaf litter. On the panel we have fungi expert Professor Lynne Boddy of Cardiff University and Rosie Plumer, the Director of the National Botanic Garden of Wales. Delivering some specially written prose is writer and broadcaster Paul Evans and a special report from naturalist Ray...
2011-11-01
28 min
Best of Natural History Radio
Savnig Species 2 Ep 23
Ep: 23 of 30 - BBC1 airs the Natural History Units latest wildlife landmark Frozen Planet this week. The series Executive Producer Alastair Fothergill will be in the Saving Species studio to talk about the series and especially recounting the experience taking Sir David Attenborough down to the Antarctic ice shelf - a lasting experience Alastair tells us that portrays the change under way in the Antarctic. Also in the programme, the latest news of the Spectacled Eiders Julian Hector visited in the Arctic. This species is the only bird in the Arctic to winter on ice. Matt Sexson of the...
2011-10-25
28 min
Best of Natural History Radio
Saving Species Ep 18
18/30 Saving Species goes to Alaska to find the Spectacled Eider, a duck which is the focus of intense research and a species that represents the future of many Arctic species. Presented by Brett Westwood Produced by Sheena Duncan Editor Julian Hector
2011-09-20
28 min
Best of Natural History Radio
Saving Species Ep 17
17/30 Butterfly expert Matthew Oates is tramping the wilds with Brett looking for the Purple Hairstreak Butterfly. And Julian Hector reports from the North Slope of Alaska where he meets the team working on the extraordinary Spectacled Eider. We also hear from Sarah Pitt who has been looking for Water Voles - so this weeks edition of Saving Species is truly outdoors. Presented by Brett Westwood Produced by Sheena Duncan
2011-09-13
28 min
Best of Natural History Radio
Saving Species 2 Programme 11
11/30 The Green Turtle is one of nature's great travellers, migrating from feeding grounds to breeding grounds traversing the oceans of the world. Like so many species reported in the series, Green Turtles are in decline. Our reporter James Brickell reports from the Great Barrier Reef with biologists who are both trying to understand the natural history of these magnificent creatures and help in their conservation. And we have turtle biologist Brendan Godley from Exeter University live in the studio. We'll have an update from the two Beavers we're following in Devon - Chris Sperring has been down to visit...
2011-07-05
27 min
Best of Natural History Radio
Saving Species Series 2 Programme 7
This week's Saving Species explores the mysteries of bird migration. Joanna Pinnock joins the British Trust for Ornithology on an early morning expedition to put a special transmitter on a Cuckoo. Chris Sperring is in Somerset finding out about the fortune of the pied flycatcher, and Mark Brazil reports from the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido on the little understood Latham's Snipe. Presenter: Brett Westwood, Producer: Sheena Duncan, Editor: Julian Hector.
2011-06-08
27 min
The Sheena Metal Experience - 2011 Archives
Friday, April 29, 2011
My guests are: Psychic, Danielle Egnew ("Montgomery House: The Perfect Haunting") Actor, Frank Ensenberger ("The Emancipation Of Alabaster McGill") Actor, Bob Rusch ("The WiseGuys") Actor, Brett Fleisher ("Hearts in Atlantis") To hear this show: http://www.latalkradio.com/Sheena.php For more info: http://www.sheenametalexperience.com
2011-04-29
1h 51