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The Enlightenment PodcastEp 31 - Ronnie Barkan (Jewish Israeli Dissident & Anti-Zionist Human Rights Activist)In Episode 31 of The Enlightenment Podcast, Shamim and Hanan speak with Ronnie Barkan — a Jewish Israeli dissident, human rights activist, and outspoken anti-Zionist.Ronnie is the co-founder of Boycott from Within, a group of Israeli and Palestinian citizens (from 1948 territories) who support the Palestinian-led BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement. His activism is rooted in a principled stance against apartheid, colonialism, and all forms of racial supremacy. He describes the Israeli state as a racial supremacist entity founded on ethnic cleansing and apartheid.Since refusing to serve in the Israeli military as a conscientious objector in 1997, Ro...2025-04-112h 16

Do Go On483 - The Kidnapping of Alfred The GorillaAlfred the gorilla was an icon of Bristol Zoo, known and loved around the world, when he died his body was put on display at the Bristol City Museum. One morning in 1956, staff arrived at the museum to find his body had been stolen! Who would do such a thing? Find out on this episode recorded live at The Tobacco Factory Theatre in Bristol.This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 05:49 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).For all our important links: https://linktr...2025-01-221h 29

Carbon Copy PodcastBonus Episode: Nature RisingIn this special bonus episode of All Nature, from the Carbon Copy Podcast, we meet Gnisha Bevan. Gnisha and co-founder Roger Griffith, MBE started the Black Seeds Network around five years ago to provide a platform for environmentalists of colour to socialise, gain support, seek opportunities, develop innovation, knowledge and expertise on environmental issues. Now, the network has joined with partners including Friends of the Earth to create a year-long programme of events and activities called “Nature Rising.” We met Gnisha via the team at the West of England Combined Authority, who have proved some funding for the Nature Risi...2024-11-0816 min

A Photographic LifeA Photographic Life - 318: 'Photo Clichés, Robert Adams and The End of the Photo School!'In episode 318 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography. Image: © Robert Adams, Colorado Springs,1974 Mentioned in this episode: https://fraenkelgallery.com/artists/robert-adams https://www.uarts.edu www.bristol247.com/news-and-features/news/royal-photographic-society-sell-bristol-headquarters/#:~:text=“The%20decision%20to%20sell%20RPS,mission%20of%20creating%20a%20more Dr.Grant Scott After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photogr...2024-06-1219 min

The Stuff BuffS1 E18: Ruby Speaking and other stories from Jayde AdamsJayde Adams is a brilliant comedian, actor and all round force for good in the world. You might know her from Strictly Come Dancing but her brilliance extends far beyond that - her latest show is a funny, kind hug of a show called Ruby Speaking about a South Bristol call centre - listen on to find out about that and a smattering of her other projects. Bristol 24/7's person of the year proving over and over that the world is more cheerful with her in it.Watch Ruby Speaking here: https://www.itv.com/watch/ruby-speaking/10...2023-06-2306 min

Coffee & GeographyCoffee & Geography S03E17 Jasmine Qureshi (UK)Kit Marie and Jasmine Isa Qureshi share a mocha with soy milk chatting about intersectionality, poetry, life in Bristol, Taylor Swift, amongst other things!Jasmine is a little punk storytelling powerhouse of trans brown Muslim non binary Activist know-it-all monster energy. She loves bumblebees and beetles, writes about queerness, marine mammal intelligence and love. Sometimes they dance, usually when they’ve seen a butterfly, but for other reasons too. Jasmine has chatted to drag Queens about clownfish, presented CBeebies on starfish...and now writing a book...Some links to things mentioned in the ch...2023-06-0358 min

Coffee & GeographyCoffee & Geography S03E17 Jasmine Qureshi (UK) Intersectionality, poetry, Bristol and more...Kit Marie and Jasmine Isa Qureshi share a mocha with soy milk chatting about intersectionality, poetry, life in Bristol, Taylor Swift, amongst other things! Jasmine is a little punk storytelling powerhouse of trans brown Muslim non binary Activist know-it-all monster energy. She loves bumblebees and beetles, writes about queerness, marine mammal intelligence and love. Sometimes they dance, usually when they’ve seen a butterfly, but for other reasons too. Jasmine has chatted to drag Queens about clownfish, presented CBeebies on starfish...and now writing a book... Some links to things mentioned in the chat: - Sustainable Indigenous food systems (https://ww...2023-06-0358 min

What Goes Around?S3E14 With GORDON RAPHAELHAPPY HOLIDAYS!It's only the Christmas special.....Our guest today is producer, musician and now author Gordon Raphael. Gordon cut his teeth in the glory days of grunge with his band Sky Cries Mary which David Grohl once described as the best band in Seattle, his musical journey saw him unexpectedly playing keyboards for The Psychedelic Furs and running his own record label Shoplifter Records. He is perhaps best known for producing one of the most exciting and well respected rock bands on the planet The Strokes, working on the seminal 'Is This...2022-12-221h 23

Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 75: From Timbuktu to the O2 - A for Alpha is taking the DJ scene by stormA for Alpha is taking the DJ scene by storm, one gig at a time.Abby has played in venues around Bristol, launched her own record label, and teaches DJ lessons from her studio in Stokes Croft.Rachel Sutherland spoke to Abby in the latest episode of Bristol247’s Behind the Headlines podcast about how she's grown as a DJ, record label owner and producer, her favourite venues in Bristol and how her passion for music from a young age has driven her success in the music industry in Bristol and beyond.2022-12-1040 min $The Bridgehunter\'s Chronicles$ The Bridgehunter's ChroniclesBHC Newsflyer: 26 November, 2022Headlines: Historic Barnes Bridge in England to Receive Much-Needed Repairs Article: https://www.railtechnologymagazine.com/articles/historic-barnes-bridge-receive-vital-repair-works Bridge Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnes_Railway_Bridge Scandal over the Closure of a Historic Pedestrian Bridge in Bristol, England Article: https://www.bristol247.com/news-and-features/news/historic-bridge-remains-closed-after-seven-years-of-campaigning/ Save the Kings Weston Bridge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639364729607199/ Future of North Shield Pedestrian Bridge in England in the Hands of the Public Article: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk...2022-11-2513 min

Chatter#250 - Seb Whitehouse on Wrestling, Journalism, Masculinity, and TraumaSeb Whitehouse may have one of the weirdest stories in terms of how he got to where he is today. He's former professional wrestler of seven years turned journalist! His insights into the world of WWE can definitely be applied to our politics... We spoke about a whole range of things from the ideas of trauma, therapy, personal growth, and masculinity to his time in the world of wrestling, the state of modern journalism, and why I believe our media environment is actually getting better. https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSebWhitehouseShow https://twitter.com/SebWhitehouseTV https://www.bristol247.com/news-and-features/fea...2022-05-011h 03

little decisionsListen to Kindness in your community featuring Dusty Gannon, band member of Vision VideoThis week's episode is a music infused episode! Kindness and music can be powerful when paired together, just listen to this episode if you don't believe me!In this episode, you will hear Victoria share about why music matters, a personal story about the power of music in her life, the history of the benefit concert, how to use a pineapple as an instrument, kind song lyrics and so much more!Today's guest is guitarist and lead singer of the band Vision Video, Dusty Gannon! Music from the episode:Intro segment: "In...2022-03-1045 min

Bristol: Behind The HeadlinesEpisode 15: K*Ners, Roger Wade and Lynsey BuggIn episode 15 of the Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast, Bristol hip-hop legend K*Ners speaks to Safiya Bashir about his amazing career in the music industry; BoxPark founder, Roger Wade, talks to Martin Booth about his new concept BoxHall opening on Welsh Back in 2022; and Robin Connolly joins Bristol Zoo curator of mammals, Lynsey Bugg, to celebrate the first birthday of hand-reared gorilla, Hasani.If you enjoy listening to our podcasts, sign up to support our independent journalism here:https://my.bristol247.com/join/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=membership 2021-08-1940 min

Race & Gender Unfiltered with Daniel EdmundThe Life and Times of Dr Mena Fombo - Part 2This episode is Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Mena Fombo who is a global speaker, diversity and inclusion facilitator, coach and consultant. She has over 15 years experience working within the voluntary sector, community organisations and educational establishments across Europe, the USA, Africa and South Asia and is currently an International Ambassador for the city of Bristol here in the UK.In 2017 she became a TEDxBristol speaker with the thought provoking No. You Cannot Touch My Hair campaign and talk of the same name. Her TEDx talk is now on the main TED.com website and has...2021-02-0243 min

Race & Gender Unfiltered with Daniel EdmundThe Life and Times of Dr Mena Fombo - Part 1This episode is Part 1 of my conversation with Dr. Mena Fombo who is a global speaker, diversity and inclusion facilitator, coach and consultant. She has over 15 years experience working within the voluntary sector, community organisations and educational establishments across Europe, the USA, Africa and South Asia and is currently an International Ambassador for the city of Bristol here in the UK.In 2017 she became a TEDxBristol speaker with the thought provoking No. You Cannot Touch My Hair campaign and talk of the same name. Her TEDx talk is now on the main TED.com website and has...2021-01-211h 02

12 Communities 1 BristolAvonmouthThe Docks, Ladies Rugby & Toxic Sneezing. In this episode, we hear new and archival stories of the history of Avonmouth docks and beyond. We meet former tug-boat skipper Ernie Blake who worked in the docks from the age of fourteen, then learn about the 1923 Wildcat Strikes led by Jack Williams and racism amongst dockworkers in the early 1960s. Avonmouth Rugby Team was founded in 1897 and Lucy O’Brien tells us about managing and playing for the Ladies Team. Finally, there are stories of the old Smelting Works, told by former workers and their families. ...2020-12-0236 min

12 Communities 1 BristolStockwoodGardening, positivity and making new friends. In this episode, we meet Christine and Mike who have live in the area since the 1960s, chat with Jan Perry, who helps run the Bristol Aging Better project and hear from Sylvia at the Growing Together project. We also meet 96-year-old Bill in Stockwood library who shares some of his opinions on the neighbourhood. The Pastor of Stockwood Free Church also talks about the role of the church in the community. One resident moved to Stockwood from St Pauls in the 1990s and shares how the community rallied ar...2020-11-2534 min

12 Communities 1 BristolEastvilleWorkhouses, Football & Eastville Park. In this episode, Dr Roger Ball, Matthew Billington and Joan Knight tell us about the old Eastville workhouse, the story of Frances Morley (also known as Blanche Paine) and the work of the Bristol Radical History Group. The official historian of Bristol Rovers, Mike Jay, shares memories of the football club playing at the old Eastville Stadium, which opened in 1897 and formerly stood where the Ikea and Tesco are today. Finally, 92-year-old Hilda Brace and her daughter Jenny share their recollections of Eastville Park through the years. Contributors...2020-11-1835 min

12 Communities 1 BristolHillfieldsHousing, Young Mums & Hunting in the Woods. In this episode, residents talk about how Hillfields became the first council housing estate in Bristol. Jan, Anna and Terry tell us about the Hillfields 100 project, celebrating 100 years of the neighbourhood in 2019. There are also recent stories of raising children in the area with the help of the Hillfields Family & Community Trust. We then meet Steve Hunt from the Bristol Radical History Group who informs us about the history of garden suburbs and King John of England, who had his hunting lodge in nearby Lodge Causeway. Finally, we h...2020-11-0436 min

12 Communities 1 BristolSt GeorgeFamily, Trooper’s Hill & Money in Brown Paper Bags. In this episode, we meet Roberto and Marco, who run Giacomo & Sons Barber Shop on Church Road, which was set up by their father who migrated from Italy in 1966. Rob Acton-Campbell goes on to share the tragic story of author Elizabeth Emra, who wrote the popular book at the time “Scenes in our Parish”. Then we hear from Steve Britton, whose family have lived in the Crews Hole area of St George as far back as he can remember. Friends of Troopers Hill founders Susan and her hus...2020-10-2836 min

12 Communities 1 BristolHartcliffeRiots, Cigarettes & Eating Snails. In this episode, local residents tell their side of the story about the Hartcliffe riots in the summer of 1992. We also meet Sue Walker who has worked as a coordinator for the Hartcliffe Health & Environmental Action Group for 25 years. Frances, Karen, Marie and James then reveal all about growing up in the area, including the cigarette factory and Dundry Hill. Rocky from the Hartcliffe Community Farm reminisces about the project and what it has meant to him. Finally, locals Richard Smith, Lorraine Davies, Colin Smith and Jim Beacham share some moving s...2020-10-2135 min

12 Communities 1 BristolFishpondsPubs, Community Action & Sheep in Nappies. In this episode, Samuel, Maria and Jenny are three generations of the same family who have lived in Fishponds all of their lives. There are many tales about pubs in the area, including The Star and its connection to Bristol Rovers Football Club, as well as caged monkeys and horses in pub gardens. We meet James and Michelle to hear about their neighbourhood highlights and discuss how Fishponds may have got its name. Then members of the Snuff Mills Action Group take on a local private landlord to protect G...2020-10-1435 min

12 Communities 1 BristolEastonDiversity, Group Singing & Cat’s Graves. In this episode, Karen, Harpul and Justin tell us about living and working on Hinton Road. We also learn about the history of the legendary local shop Sweet Mart on St Marks Road, from its opening in the 1970s to the present day with owner Rashid Majothi and his family. Then Sheila, who is a natural voice practitioner and runs Easton Community Choir in the community centre, reveals why group singing is good for all of us. Finally, it is the lovely Edna who grew up in Easton and ref...2020-10-0736 min

12 Communities 1 BristolLawrence WestonPubs, Kingsweston House & Larks Ascending. In this episode, the mythical tale of Goram and Vincent, the giants who formed the Avon Gorge, is shared by residents and Bev Garner Ponting who formerly run The Giant Goram pub. Mark Pepper from Ambition Lawrence Weston tells us how he took matters into his own hands. We also meet Scotty from the L Dub Community Bike Project, who fix old bikes and give them away to local children. Norman Routledge shares his experiences of living with 16 people in Kingsweston House and then Esther reveals the link to famous c...2020-09-3037 min

12 Communities 1 BristolKnowle WestHip-Hop, The Broadway & F-F-F’s. In this episode, DJ Flynn from the legendary hip-hop group Fresh 4, who grew up in Knowle West, explains how the area help to define the Bristol Sound. Mary Stokes, Helen Bailey & Jim Smith, share memories of the Filwood Broadway, which once had a cinema and swimming pool. We then hear from residents about the Filwood Social Centre, which opened in 1938 and meet the Blackmore family who are one of the oldest families in the area. Makala Cheung reads us a poem from Vanessa Kisuule about Knowle West, and we are int...2020-09-2336 min

12 Communities 1 BristolBarton HillRefugees, Punk Music & a Drunk Goose. In this episode, Saada from Somalia talks about finding her home and community in the area with help from the Barton Hill Settlement. Then Reg tells us about the old public baths and shares his memories of living in the area during WWII. We also hear from Johnny Britton about the importance of Barton Hill to the burgeoning British Punk scene of the 1970s and learn about the Barton Hill Tenants Club during the 1980s and 1990s. To finish off, we listen to Betty who has lived in the a...2020-09-1633 min

Woke & ConfusedEp 6 - Clothing and fashionJess and Livvy take a look at the issues and impacts of fashion and clothing. What do you do if you are a shopaholic? How can you dress sustainably? And, if you're taking the 'buy nothing new challenge', what on earth do you do about buying underwear?! Plus an exciting Woke & Confused announcement. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Links mentioned in this episode: The wastefulness of the fashion Industry: https://www.bristol247.com/lifestyle/environment/throwaway-fashion/ A case study on the demise of the Aral Sea through cotton production https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/envirobiology/chapter...2019-07-1937 min

Courage and SpiceHow to be a courageous ally with Ngaio AnyiaNgaio Anyia is a singer, songwriter, DJ, writer, poet, a columnist @bristol247 and leads inclusion and social justice projects in Bristol. Ngaio closed the Shangri-la stage at Glastonbury in 2017 and is a Jill Scott, Erykah Badu mashup for the #metoo generation! Ngaio’s music is an expression of her advocacy work - she helped organise the black lives matter march in Bristol in 2016 and is currently leading the Inclusion Project for Artspace Lifespace and The Invisible Circus here in Bristol.We talk about Ngaio's experience of learning how to be an ally and advocate in her...2018-10-2445 min