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Casterton ConnectionsEpisode 26 - Paul CottierGrowing up in Casterton, Paul Cottier enjoyed the freedom of a small-town childhood, surrounded by mates and steeped in music. His passion was sparked not just by his father, a gifted musician, but also by the rich legacy of the Casterton Vice Regal Band—an enduring symbol of musical pride in the region.Together with his brother, Paul carried that passion into the Royal Australian Navy Band. As a bugler, he played at iconic events—from the visit of Pope John Paul II to the haunting stillness of the Gallipoli Dawn Service. He performed alon...2025-07-281h 24
RSN Sunday MorningsTrav Noonan - Casterton Preview - (July 27, 2025)RSN Form Expert Trav Noonan is joined by Nick Noonan as he gives his full preview of today's Casterton jumps and highweight meeting on Turf Talk. Get his race by race analysis and selections, plus his Best Bets and Quaddie selections. YOU WIN SOME. YOU LOSE MORE. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-07-2710 minCasterton ConnectionsEpisode 25 - Peter ChantlerPeter Chantler’s childhood with his family was mobile as they travelled to numerous communities across the country with his father’s banking employment. Casterton embedded strong connections in Pete’s teenage years resulting in him to lay a lifetime base. His family’s nomadic early years however had sown a seed of adventure that became his passion and as listeners are treated to his re-treking of such amazing world- wide experiences, highlights, and at times lucky misadventures they cross different continents. Peter’s ethos of accepting any opportunity and work skill challenge that opened up to him; along...2025-07-141h 16Casterton ConnectionsEpisode 24 - Irene & Arnold HornibrookJoin us for a heartwarming journey through time as Arnold and Irene Hornibrook share captivating stories from their decades in Casterton. From the early days of local businesses to the founding of the Lions Club and the Casterton Motor Enthusiasts Club, this episode is rich with community spirit and personal history.Arnie, who grew up in Strathdownie, first laid eyes on Irene—then just 15—at a local event. Five years later, they married, and today they celebrate an incredible 70 years together. Their secret? Working side by side and alwa...2025-06-301h 04RSN Sunday MorningsTrav Noonan - Casterton Preview - (June 29, 2025)RSN Form Expert Trav Noonan is joined by Nick Noonan as he gives his full preview of today's Casterton meeting on Turf Talk. Get his race by race analysis and selections, plus his Best Bets and Quaddie selections. YOU WIN SOME. YOU LOSE MORE. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-2909 minCasterton ConnectionsEpisode 23 - Shane GillLeaving Casterton and travelling 18 kilometres along the Casterton–Naracoorte Road, you’ll pass through Red Cap Creek. Redcap was the name of one of the members of the first Indigenous cricket team, which travelled to England in 1868. That pioneering team embraced the opportunity with courage and determination, embodying the belief that life can offer:“Wings to show you what you can become,Roots to remind you where you are from.”In this edition of Casterton Connections, interviewer Lois Lowe shares a genuine, insightful, and honest conversation built on trust...2025-06-161h 28RSN Sunday MorningsAdam Crettenden - Casterton Preview (June 8, 2025)Race caller Adam Crettenden joins Andrew Bensley on RSN Turf Talk with a full preview of Apsley Cup Day at Casterton, including race by race selections, plus best bets and quaddie numbers. YOU WIN SOME. YOU LOSE MORE. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-0812 minCasterton ConnectionsEpisode 22 - Betty Collins: (Nee Smith) Part 2"I was lucky to be a child growing up in Casterton in the best era! A simple time where I felt safe, loved and happy."Be transported back in time as spritely 92 year old Betty Collins whose colourful recollections and love of conversation creates an informative and captivating picture of Casterton in times gone by. Youngest of twelve, Mother of four, grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 31 Betty reminisces of her walking to school rain, hail or snow with brown paper in her shoes to help keep...2025-06-0253 minCasterton ConnectionsEpisode 21 - Betty Collins: (Nee Smith) Part 1"I was lucky to be a child growing up in Casterton in the best era! A simple time where I felt safe, loved and happy."Be transported back in time as spritely 92 year old Betty Collins whose colourful recollections and love of conversation creates an informative and captivating picture of Casterton in times gone by. Youngest of twelve, Mother of four, grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 31 Betty reminisces of her walking to school rain, hail or snow with brown paper in her shoes to help keep her feet...2025-05-1939 minRSN Sunday MorningsNick Noonan - Casterton Cup Day Preview (May 18, 2025)RSN Form Expert Nick Noonan joins Shawn Cosgrove on RSN Turf Talk with his full preview of today's Casterton Cup Day meeting. Get his race by race analysis and selections, plus his Best Bets and Quaddie selections. YOU WIN SOME. YOU LOSE MORE. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-1821 min
The National Counties Cricket ShowThe Premier League Cricket Show - 'Premier Leagues are BACK! A Home Counties Preview' with Teddie Casterton of High Wycombe CCWelcome to episode 89 of The Premier League Cricket Show, the ultimate cricket destination for dynamic discussions, exclusive guests, and unmatched insights from around the peak of the club cricket pyramid where we follow, report on and talk about all of the 33 ECB Premier Leagues action.
In this episode as more Premier Leagues returns this weekend, Livo & Hugh chat with Teddie Casterton of High Wycombe CC to preview the Home Counties Premier League ahead of the season including the names to look out for and predictions!
Thanks for listening and if you enjoy the show, why n...2025-05-0835 min
The Premier League Cricket ShowThe Premier League Cricket Show - 'Premier Leagues are BACK! A Home Counties Preview' with Teddie Casterton of High Wycombe CCWelcome to episode 89 of The Premier League Cricket Show, the ultimate cricket destination for dynamic discussions, exclusive guests, and unmatched insights from around the peak of the club cricket pyramid where we follow, report on and talk about all of the 33 ECB Premier Leagues action.
In this episode as more Premier Leagues returns this weekend, Livo & Hugh chat with Teddie Casterton of High Wycombe CC to preview the Home Counties Premier League ahead of the season including the names to look out for and predictions!
Thanks for listening and if you enjoy the show, why n...2025-05-0835 minCasterton ConnectionsEpisode 20 - John RookeJohn and his wife, Jo moved to a bush block near Casterton once they had graduated from teacher's College. Together they built a mud brick home and established gardens as far as the eye can see, whilst raising 4 sports enthusiastic children and teaching at various schools in the region.John also managed to both play and coach football and cricket teams throughout his life.Now retired John spends his time maintaining his garden and bush block and bird watching. 2025-05-051h 29Casterton ConnectionsEpisode 19 - Russell JohnstonFrom Casterton to the sporting arenas of two of the most famous and passionate “ Magpie “ football clubs; Collingwood and Port Adelaide this humble and gentle giant treasures the adventures of growing up in Casterton. He recalls family, lifelong friendships and with honesty and sincerity states that wherever he roams Casterton is his DNA and he enjoys returning for a ‘dose ‘ of connection and always proudly promotes the land and home of the Kelpie………. Casterton.Son of Kiwi and Doris, brother to four siblings’ father of two daughters Abbey and Courtney and gran...2025-04-2132 minCasterton ConnectionsEpisode 18 - Anthony (Mule) HammelAnthony Hammel was living with his parents in Ballarat when a bushfire destroyed their home. At the age of 10, the family moved to Casterton, after a year in Queensland. He attended the Casterton Primary and High School where he formed lifelong friendships. After completing Year 12, he spent time doing seasonal work. Working in the Shearing Sheds Crutching and Shearing, and in the Grape Vines pruning where he loved the camaraderie and lifestyle. Anthony then decided a change was desired and went onto complete a commercial cooking apprenticeship in Warrnambool. He then worked as a junior Ch...2025-04-071h 29Casterton ConnectionsEpisode 17 - Jo TaylorJo Taylor, is an award winning Artist and Teacher. The youngest of three girls, Jo remembers the freedom of her childhood growing up in the Smith family in Casterton. She attended both the local Primary and Secondary schools, enjoying successful academic achievements. Jo left Casterton to attend Teachers College in Melbournewhich was quite overwhelming at first, but she found ways to cope.After years studying and working as a secretary at an insurance company, Jo graduated as a teacher. Jo has been passionate and committed to Drawing and Art since a y...2025-03-2438 minCasterton ConnectionsEpisode 16 - Carol McKinnon-WardCarol McKinnon-Ward's podcast will be live on Spotify and Apple Podcasts next Tuesday 11th March. In this chat with Adam Robertson, Carol McKinnon-Ward talks about growing up in Sandford with her parents and sister.Carol discusses the war years, with many men (including her father) absent from Sandford during that time, the community held fundraising events to support the war, including making camouflage nets.When Carol was 9 years old her father was stationed at Laverton, and herself, Mum, & sister moved to live in a boarding house in Geelong. While living there Carol contracted poliomyelitis. The family...2025-03-1029 minCasterton ConnectionsEpisode 15 - Len EdwardsLen enjoyed an idyllic childhood, growing up on the farm at Muntham, doing farm chores, riding around the hills on bikes with his siblings and enjoying the "magic" views.Len's life journey has led him a long way from the hills of Muntham, from his first job at the then Bank of N.S.W. in Casterton, to various places and countries around the world. Len's passion for travel has created other amazing opportunities and his eventual return to his home town of Casterton.2025-02-2450 min
Big Life ConversationBig Life ConversationComing up on the show this February 17th we have two wonderful guests.At 4.30pm we have Spiro Economopoulos from Europa Europa Film Festival opening at Lido Cinemas Hawthorn and Classic Cinemas.Spiro Economopoulos is the Artistic Director of Europa! Europa Film Festival. Before that, was the Program Director for the Melbourne Queer Film Festival for 7+ years. Previously he was part of the film programming and exhibitions team at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image. He also led the programming for the Dungog Film Festival, has written plays for Melbourne Workers Theatre, directed and...2025-02-211h 28Casterton ConnectionsEpisode 14 - Mark PennyUnlike many of the people previously interviewed for this project, Mark Penny, here interviewed by Kane Forbes, had no prior connection to Casterton.
Mark grew up in Melbourne, the son of a pharmacist who taught him about fishing and hunting. Little interested in school, Mark went to work in a fishing tackle shop at 15
years. Eventually, he worked as a fishing tour guide leading tours around the world.
Mark became a representative for a pharmacy company and today still has a business in this industry.
Mark bought a farm in the Casterton area 6...2025-02-1050 minCasterton ConnectionsEpisode 13 - David Scheel
David Scheel is known worldwide as a Comedian, Concert Pianist, and "Instinctive" Composer. He has lived and worked in Europe, U.S.A. South Africa and the Philippines.
In London he performed as a Comedian and musician on the Stage, Radio and television, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Peter Cook & Ben Elton. His first one-man shows soon blossomed into a smash hit, Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only the Piano Player, which has now been touring the world for 15 years.
Don't Shoot Me... sold out in the West End, then at 3 consecutive Edinburgh Festivals, and led...2025-01-2837 min
WFM Unfiltered | Workforce Management PodcastForecasts and WFM Tools | Doug CastertonMessage the show!Dive into a riveting discussion with Doug Casterton, a celebrated leader in the workforce management (WFM) and customer care space, as we uncover the raw truths behind WFM tools and the often-misleading promises of vendors. With over 20 years of expertise, Doug has reshaped contact center operations globally, leveraging his passion for data-driven decision-making and AI.In this episode, Doug and Irina dig deep into the flaws of modern forecasting tools, revealing why many vendors fall short of their lofty claims. Discover how manual experience often outperforms automated solutions, and why transparency is...2025-01-1431 minCasterton ConnectionsEpisode 12 - Betty MartinA centenarian, Betty Martin has led a remarkable life. Born near the Hawkesbury River she and her brother lived on a farm with her mother.
Goods for sale were brought to the farm along the river at high tide.
As a teenager, the family moved to Sydney when the farm was part of government preparations in case there was a Japanese invasion.
Betty met a man and moved to the Northern Territory, eventually managing the Pine Creek pub near Katherine. Her husband and his brothers had all been involved in Papua New Guinea...2025-01-1356 minCasterton ConnectionsEpisode 11 - Alan PorterAlan Porter has been an important contributor to the Casterton community since 2000, when as a pharmacist he bought the local Pharmacy. In this interview we hear about his path to his Pharmacy career and the dedication he and his wife, Kathy have put into rural community service. Alan reflects on the changes he has experienced in the Pharmacist role over the years, and the changing role in the rural community where access to general practitioners can be limited.Alan has prioritized m...2024-12-1625 minCasterton ConnectionsEpisode 10 - Peter TaitPeter Tait – 10/03/1954 - 29/03/2025. His story lives on.Growing up in the area, Peter Tait rode a horse from the farm to school in Wando Vale. He gained a love of Polocross from his father. He enjoys the sport still, and recommends it as the sport where different generational family members can play on the same team. He played first with his father and has since been a team member with both his son and daughter.Peter worked on his farm, a job he loved and ha...2024-12-0237 min
Animal Chiropractic Clinic Chatter🐾 Animal Chiropractic Clinic Chatter | Interview with Dr. Darryl Casterton 🐾This week, Dr. O sits down with the incredible Dr. Darryl Casterton, an expert animal chiropractor at Herd Health Management in Gilbert, AZ. In this episode, we dive into the world of animal chiropractic care and explore how adjustments are transforming the health and well-being of livestock and food animals.✨ What You’ll Learn:✔️ How chiropractic adjustments improve livestock health✔️ The unique challenges and rewards of working with food animals✔️ Dr. Darryl’s biggest win in the field—an inspiring success story you won’t want to miss! 🎧 Listen & Watch:📺 YouTube: https://you...2024-11-2738 minCasterton ConnectionsEpisode 9 - Gary & Trish WilliamsThis remarkable couple are responsible for establishing the Sandford Folk music festival which brings visitors to our region.In this interview with Trish and Gary Williams we hear about his childhood growing up in Sandford and Casterton. The cubs and scouts were important friendship groups for Gary before he joined the Army at 15 years of age. He met Trish as part of dancing classes with the army when he was 16 years and she was 15 years old. While Gary pursued...2024-11-1855 minCasterton ConnectionsEpisode 8 - Tom BlairThomas William Blair – 07/05/1937 - 13/09/2024. His story lives on.Tom recounts his childhood growing up in the pre-war depression years in Casterton. Money was scarce and rabbiting and fishing supplemented the family larder. Childhood illnesses were part of his early years and Tom left school at 14 to work on the bowser at McAllister’s. Eventually he completed a mechanic apprenticeship and after a brief stint with national service at Puckapunyal, he returned to live and work as a mechanic in Casterton. 2024-11-0427 minCasterton ConnectionsEpisode 7 - Colin WalshGrowing up in Broken Hill, Colin Walsh enjoyed the benefits of the boom in mining and the sponsorship of, the Canadian owned zinc mining company's, Police Boys Club. At the club he learnt many sports and was given many music opportunities.Colin became an apprentice butcher before joining the army and eventually becoming a bomb disposal expert.Once discharged from the army, Colin moved to Adelaide and continued working as a butcher while continuing his musical passion.Colin and his wife Gaye...2024-10-281h 23Casterton ConnectionsEpisode 6 - Max RookeIn this interview with Kane Forbes, AFL star Max Rooke, reflects on his childhood
growing up in Casterton, his life with his mum and dad, brother and 2 sisters.
Max and his siblings took every opportunity to participate in every sporting opportunity available in Casterton.
Max's passion was football and he trained hard and played as a slight teenager in the senior Casterton team before being picked up to play for Geelong.
Max discusses his career, his commitment to the team effort, training, injuries and recovery.
During the COVID lockdown, Max used...2024-10-221h 39Casterton ConnectionsEpisode 5 - Linda ClearyLinda Cleary had an idyllic childhood in Casterton, spending time with her sister and brother, filling up the oil bottles at the family run local garage, Kellett's Service Station, and doing all things that kids do in a country town.
On leaving school, Linda gained an apprenticeship, then commenced her many years as a hairdresser. Linda met Mick, and they married in 1990.
Their family was complete after the birth of their 2 boys, Zac & Gus. Linda’s strength and resilience was tested when Mick was diagnosed with cancer when the boys were only 8 and 10yrs old. Th...2024-10-1532 minCasterton ConnectionsEpisode 4 - Monica MurphyIn this interview, Monica recounts her childhood growing up a family of 6 children. She attended the Konongwootong north primary school at the time when there was a Konongwootong south as well.
Her high school years were spent as a border at a catholic school in Horsham. She returned to live in Coleraine, working in the post office. She met and married Noel and worked on their farm.
Monica has travelled both within Australia with the volunteers for isolated student education and accompanying friends overseas with her first overseas trip in her 70s.
...2024-10-1435 minCasterton ConnectionsEpisode 3 - Brian & Fran DawsonBoth Brian and Fran Dawson have memories of the German bombing of England.
The couple met in 1957 and have been together for 65 years.
Brian, Mick, Smokey Dawson, served in the British army in Germany and Malaysia.
Fran finally agreed to migrate to Australia with their 2 children, as
"10 pound poms", living in Melbourne before a friendship with Micky Murrell and Ernie Jones led them to move to Casterton. Casterton is now their "home sweet home".
2024-10-1448 minCasterton ConnectionsEpisode 2 - Reg BuckleReg Buckle returned to live in Casterton in the early 90's. In this cracker of an interview with his son, Colin, he reflects on the changes to the town since his birth in a private hospital in McPherson street.
He remembers Casterton in the depression years before WWII and before he caught the Ansett bus out of town to join the Air force.
He describes a town with 3 banks, bakeries, greengrocers, butchers and a
glove and cordial factory.
Reg recounts the Casterton of his youth and reflects on the changes. A very different l...2024-10-1345 minCasterton ConnectionsEpisode 1 - Billy BarkerBilly remembers a simple, idyllic childhood growing up on the Bahgallah farm with his Mum and Dad and two sisters. Billy did not enjoy the sporting life of his childhood peers.
One day he found a string less guitar in the old milking shed and playing guitar became his passion.
Billy reflects on the supports he found to pursue his passion locally, and later when he moved to live and work in Warrnambool and university years spent in Melbourne.
Billy started playing covers at small pub venues, but now writes his own lyrics a...2024-10-091h 04
The AcadeministNEUROART with Bethan, Keshvi & ShaakirWhat happens when art, neuroscience and neurodiversity meet? Sounds like the set up for a bad punchline, but this month Rebecca chats to the brilliant team behind NEUROART to find out exactly that! Bethan Burnside, Keshvi Shah and Dr. Shaakir Salam are a multi-talented team coming from different backgrounds of science communication, research and research funding management. They tell us the story behind the NEUROART exhibition held at the Science Gallery (London, UK) earlier this year, and among many other things we also discuss team-work, science communication, and what researchers can do better to support & include neurodivergent people! 2024-08-301h 03
Sporting Pulse27th July 2024This week on the show Phil & Browny are joined by: Glenn Parkin, President of Hamilton Harness Racing Club John Donnelly, Casterton Racing Club Secretary/Manager Matt Dunn, Hamilton Kangaroo's Under 16's Coach Sam Rintoule - Horsham Demons Senior Female Football Coach Kaye Edwards - Casterton Horse Trainer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-271h 13
Sporting Pulse18th May 2024On this week's edition of The Sporting Pulse Phil & Browny chat with: John Donnelly, Manager Casterton Racing Club Damien Van Someren, Hamilton Kangaroos Under 18.5's Coach Leon Davis, Heywood Senior Coach Susie Holcombe, Playing 500th game for Branxholme/Wallacedale Simon Wilde, Trainer with horses competing at the Casterton Races See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-05-181h 12
The AcadeministThe Cost of PhDing: Part 2 with Dr. Emma Francis & Dr. Hannah FranklinThis month Rebecca enters a temporary solo era and sits down to chat to Emma Francis & Hannah Franklin, two (newly minted!) PhD students who lead the national campaign to increase UKRI-funded PhD stipends…and won! In this second part of an ongoing discussion on how the cost of living crisis is affecting PhD students, Emma and Hannah share their inspiring experiences of organising the successful campaign in 2022 and update us with the facts and figures on where things stand now. They also tell us about all the work they’ve been doing to engage UK government representatives to ensure PhDs...2024-03-011h 04
The AcadeministMothers in STEM with Dr. Sam TerryThis month The Academinist contemplates all the odd places we’ve recorded episodes, and reflects on the end of another year. We’re also joined by Dr. Sam Terry, a cancer biologist at King’s College London, to discuss challenges and current barriers in academia which specifically affect mothers in STEM. Sam shares her experiences of going on maternity leave twice as an early career researcher, including post-natal depression, juggling childcare and successfully navigating the return to work. Follow Sam for more on her work: @syaterry (Twitter)Check out Sam’s Lab: https...2023-12-291h 02
The Academinist'When is International Men's Day?' with Ali, Arish, Rodrigo & ShidenAhh the million-dollar question (but only on International Women’s Day). Do men talk about gender equality when we’re not leading the discussion? What does male privilege look & feel like in STEM? How should men engage with gender equality discussions and why do so many find it so difficult? This month Jodi & Rebecca are joined by not one, not two but FOUR men to discuss all this and more, as well as some honest chat about lessons learned and experiences across different intersections. International Men’s Day: https://internationalmensday.com/ ...2023-12-041h 11
The AcadeministMoving for Science with Dr. Srishti BaidThis month Rebecca has a run in with a T-Rex and Jodi contemplates whether laughing is an acceptable response to ‘how are you’ towards the end of your PhD. We’re also joined by Dr. Srishti Baid, a microbiologist who shares her experiences of moving from India to the USA for her research career. Srishti shares helpful tips and insight on the unexpected challenges of making an international move for her career, plus how some of these obstacles intersect with being an Indian woman in STEM. Connect with SrishtiTwitter: @BaidSrishtiLinkedIn: https...2023-10-271h 04
The AcadeministYouth Activism in STEM with Megan KwokIs something burning? This month Rebecca and Jodi unpack their experiences of burnout, both recent and current. We’re also joined by Megan Kwok, an incredible high school student, aspiring neuroscientist, youth mental health activist and co-founder of ‘Because Mental Health’: an education platform for mental health, psychology and psychiatry. Megan shares her experiences of being a young person in the activism space, how to be taken seriously by older generations and managing your mental health whilst working on causes you’re passionate about. We also chat about accessibility of research work experience and challenges faced by aspiring young scientis...2023-09-291h 02
The AcadeministIntegrity with Prof. Emily SenaThe Academinist is BACK! Settle down for story time as Rebecca and Jodi fill you in on all the juicy details of where they’ve been and what they’ve been up to. Plus we hop in our time machine and take a trip back to July 2022 to chat to Professor Emily Sena about ‘Integrity’. Emily shares her expertise on research integrity as a meta researcher and all-round champion of open science. She also chats about maintaining integrity as a researcher on a personal level in a system that doesn’t reward this. We know you’ve missed us so we’ve bro...2023-09-011h 03
More Than MoreClues to Success: Noah CastertonJoin Dylan as he speaks with Noah Casterton, one of our esteemed Rookie Award recipients for 2022 and 1/3 of Midwest MHC Brokers aka The Trailer Park Boys. Noah speaks on how he transitioned from property management to commercial real estate, how his team works across state lines, and his approach to buying/selling within small town, rural communities.
Success leaves clues, so join us as we follow along with successful real estate agents as they share insight into how they run their businesses.
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Sunday Central - With Brendan Delaney, 10 - Midday SundaysCasterton Preview with Trav Noonan - 4th September 2022Trav Noonan joins Brendan Delaney to Preview today's Casterton meeting2022-09-0414 min
The AcadeministReligion in Research with Mal AhmedThis month the office plants are thriving more than the PhD students, and Rebecca and Jodi have been taking their own advice. We also chat to Mal Ahmed, a PhD researcher at Goldsmiths University working on neuropsychology . Mal shares with us her experiences as a practicing Muslim woman in STEM, busting some myths and misconceptions about Islam and also chatting to us about being both religious and a scientist. Follow Mal: @__maliat (Twitter), @_phdpending (Instagram)Check out Mal’s platform, ‘PhD Pending’: https://linktr.ee/_phdpendingCheck out the Yaqu...2022-07-291h 01
Sunday Central - With Brendan Delaney, 10 - Midday SundaysCasterton - Harry WhiteHarry White preview Casterton.2022-07-2415 min
The AcadeministThe Cost of PhDing: Part One with Sophie LangdonThis month Jodi’s broadcasting from her duvet and Rebecca’s got a thesis in the oven. We’re also joined by Sophie Langdon, Cancer Research UK PhD student, to chat about ‘The Cost of PhDing’. This is an honest, open conversation sharing experiences and discussing the challenges of financial stress and living on a PhD stipend during a cost of living crisis. Sophie also dishes the dirt on both sides of the academia/industry divide, sharing her perspective of returning to academia for a PhD.Sign the ‘Postgraduate Researchers Against Low Pay’ open letter to the UKRI. ...2022-07-011h 09
Sunday Central - With Brendan Delaney, 10 - Midday SundaysCasterton - Trav NoonanTrav Noonan preview the Casterton jumps meeting.2022-06-2615 min
Sunday Central - With Brendan Delaney, 10 - Midday SundaysCasterton Preview - Nick QuinnNick Quinn previews Casterton.2022-06-1215 min
The AcadeministGrowth with The Academinist & FriendsWelcome to the terrible two’s…it’s our birthday and we’ll cry if we want to. The Academinist is 2 years old! This month Rebecca & Jodi reflect on growing, learning and throw the podcasting equivalent of a party, as we invite our friends from past episodes to join us. The road to equality in STEM is long and slow, so to celebrate two years of episodes our present from us to you is an episode of hope and sharing what inspires us. Thanks to all of our incredible guests over the past two years, everyone who contributed to this episo...2022-05-2750 min
Sunday Central - With Brendan Delaney, 10 - Midday SundaysCasterton - Trav NoonanTrav Noonan previews Casterton2022-05-1516 min
RSN Country Racing ShowJohn Donnelly chats to Andrew KuuseJohn Donnelly chats to Andrew Kuuse re todays Casterton Cup meeting2022-05-1508 min
The AcadeministPartners in Crime with Laura SichlingerThis month Jodi’s very quiet, plus we’re joined by Laura Sichlinger, neuroscience PhD student and co-president of Women of the Wohl, to talk ‘Partners in Crime’. Laura chats to us about allies, women in STEM looking out for each other, co-conspiring to dismantle the patriarchy and while we’re on it where are all the men and how do we get them involved? Follow Laura: @LSichlinger (Twitter)Women of the Wohl - a gender equality network for STEM staff and students at King’s College London. Website: w...2022-04-291h 05
The AcadeministStanding Out with Dr. Clara BarkerThis month Jodi and Rebecca ponder taking a nap for the entirety of April after a busy Women’s History Month, discuss PayGapApp: the rebellious Twitter bot sticking it to the patriarchy on International Women’s Day. Plus we’re joined by the fabulous Dr. Clara Barker, an engineer and materials scientist, and Manager of the Centre for Applied Superconductivity at the University of Oxford. Clara chats to us about ‘Standing Out’ in many different senses: being an LGBT+ role model in STEM, breaking down scientist stereotypes, sharing her experiences of being a trans woman in STEM and how small acts...2022-04-0159 min
The AcadeministLeading From the Front with Prof. Tara Spires-JonesCats and dogs and hats (oh my!) This month brings abundant animal guests, while Rebecca and Jodi contemplate the passage of time. Plus we’re joined by Professor Tara Spires-Jones, Professor of Neurodegeneration at the University of Edinburgh and Founding Editor of Brain Communications (just 2 of her many ‘hats’!) We chat about how research group leaders can lead by example when it comes to running an inclusive lab and supporting progress. Plus we dive into what inclusivity looks like in the sphere of academic journals, open access publishing and the process of starting a journal! Follow Tara: 2022-02-2558 min
The AcadeministWorking Double Time with Ciara KenneallyNew year, more of The Academinist! We kick off 2022 contemplating who’s really the ‘evil half’ of The Academinist, first jobs and what Beyoncé gets done in 24 hours. Plus we’re joined by Ciara Kenneally, PhD researcher studying antibiotic resistance at Munster Technological Institute, talking about the challenges faced when you need to work on the side to make ends meet while studying, or working a second job. *TW: Burnout and mental health discussed throughout*Follow Ciara on Instagram (@ciaras.phd.ramblings) and Twitter (@CK_Sci)Check out Ciara's bl...2022-01-2853 min
Commodity ConversationsWhat does 2022 have in store for us? - 7th January 2022Join us as David Cornish and Robert Herrmann recap 2021 and look at what 2022 may have in store. This episode was originally recorded on the Marcus Oldham AgTalk podcast on the 20th of December 2021.
David is the Director of the Centre for the Study of Agribusiness at Marcus Oldham Agricultural College with over 30 years experience in Agricultural finance. In his spare time, he is involved in a family farming operation based at Casterton in Western Victoria.
Take a look at the full list of episodes on AgTalk - link here
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The AcadeministLoneliness with Dr. Molly WilliamsAs 2021 draws to a close, we get cosy and have an honest chat about loneliness in research life with Dr. Molly Williams, who has just completed her PhD research at Dublin City University. We talk about mental health, building support networks, moving away to do research, plus how it can feel particularly isolating trying to navigate your career as a woman in science. Follow Molly: @_dr_molly (Instagram), @WilliamsMolly_9 (Twitter)Want to be a guest on The Academinist?: https://linktr.ee/theacadeministFollow us: @theacademinist (Twitter & Instagram), or...2021-12-101h 03
Fly in the labNibs in the office ink and justice for Jill - Rebecca & Jodi (The Academinist)Fly in the lab - sharing funny science confessions and mishaps to demystify working in science.In this episode, join Maria and special guests from The Academinist podcast, Rebecca Casterton and Jodi Parslow, as they discuss some science confessions including mixing up fly stocks, blaming the students and catching your boss cheating. If you want to get in touch with the show here's how:EMAIL: flyinthelab@gmail.comINSTAGRAM: @flyinthelab or @abioblogFind more on about the girls at:INSTAGRAM/TWITTER: Jodi - @notbrainscience, Rebecca: @r_casterton2021-10-2254 min
The AcadeministA Chronic PhD with Claire SaundersSeptember brings an unexpected abundance of jazz hands and...a vanishing plant?! Plus, we’re joined by Claire Saunders, a PhD researcher in applied physics and materials science at California Institute of Technology. Amongst many things, we chat about: the challenges of working on a PhD whilst managing a chronic autoimmune illness, the effect of gender when it comes to being ‘taken seriously’, and what needs to change to make science more accessible to people managing chronic health conditions. Follow Claire: @ClaireNSaunders (Twitter)Check out Claire’s website: https://www.clairensaunders.com/ 2021-10-011h 03
DogTorque07. Ian O'ConnellJoin us as we chat to Ian O'Connell from Doghouse Training. A very interesting and informing chat with Ian about his training program, his experiences growing up with dogs, his experience starting Casterton Working Dog Auction and much more!2021-09-291h 16
Data BookGetting Health Systems and Hospitals to Utilize Data From WearablesOn this week's episode of Data Book, Chief Healthcare Executive spoke with Terri Casterton, Director of Healthcare Product and Strategy at Bottle Rocket, a consultancy that provides business strategy, product, design and technology services. We discussed the latest Apple Watch features, the use of patient supplied data in healthcare and the use of technological innovations in healthcare.2021-09-1418 min
Sunday Central - With Brendan Delaney, 10 - Midday SundaysCasterton Preview - Sunday September 5Trav Noonan previews Casterton2021-09-0512 min
RSN Country Racing ShowCasterton Racing John Donnelly chats to Andrew Kuuse re Sundays meeting & Casterton newsCasterton Racing John Donnelly chats to Andrew Kuuse re Sundays meeting & Casterton news2021-09-0507 min
The Art of Being a MumFathers Day Special - Luke BalkinTo mark Father's Day here in the Southern Hemisphere I share 3 special episodes where I chat to 3 creative dads to get their take on things, how they continue to make music while being hands on dads.In this episode I chat to electronic musician, and producer Luke Balkin from Casterton VIC, Luke is a dad of two, we chat about balancing creating music with running a farm and being a dad, the importance of supporting independent artists, and how he incorporates his children into his music. Luke's stage name is LT Balkin.Connect with Luke...2021-09-0232 min
The AcadeministBalance and Boundaries with Tomi AkingbadeThis month Jodi returns and The Academinist unites as two tired PhDs talk work/life balance and setting boundaries to look after yourself AND your experiments (who knew?!) Plus we’re joined by Tomi Akingbade, research technician and founder of Black Women in Science Network. We have an honest chat about the times when things aren’t so balanced, tips and advice, plus the additional challenges when it comes to setting boundaries as a Black woman in research. Follow Tomi and check out her work: https://linktr.ee/tomiakingbadeCheck out Black Women in Science Netwo...2021-08-271h 03
The AcadeministThe Data Gap with Christine MadlaJuly brings you - for one night only - the Rebecca Monologues, plus we are joined by Christine Madla (@sexinscience), PhD researcher and founder of Sex In Science. We chat about the data gap in research when it comes to both sex and gender, how this affects our day to day lives, plus how YOU can fight the data gap with your own research! Follow Christine and the campaign: @sexinscience (Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn)Want to get involved in Sex In Science? DM to get involved as a guest researcher! If...2021-07-3056 min
Liftoff by Bottle RocketHealthcare’s Future in the Post-Pandemic World w/ Terri CastertonTerri Casterton is a growth, product and healthcare specialist with over 15 years in the healthcare space. Most recently she had served as Senior Director of Innovation and Virtual Health at SCL Health. Terri is a a master facilitator, thought leader, celebrated speaker and of course we’re most excited to mention, she is now the Director of Product and Strategy for our Healthcare practice here at Bottle Rocket. -Join the Bottle Rocket Team! Check out all job openings here: https://www.bottlerocketstudios.com/careersUntil next time, friends...stay curious.2021-07-0624 min
Sunday Central - With Brendan Delaney, 10 - Midday SundaysCasterton previewTrav Noonan previews Casterton today 2021-06-2713 min
The AcadeministImposter Syndrome with Laura TaylorJune brings summer lab meltdowns of the temperature kind and the emotional kind as we talk crying in toilets and putting imposter syndrome in the bin, with NHS Medical Laboratory Assistant, Laura Taylor. We chat about dealing with your inner saboteur and lifting up others, as Laura shares her perspective being LGBTQ+ in STEM. Follow Laura on Instagram (@techingonscience) and Twitter (@techingonsci)Check out her blog Teching On Science: https://laurajtaylor96.wixsite.com/mysite UK residents! You can check out the Ban Conversion Therapy campaign an...2021-06-251h 06
RSN Country Racing ShowCasterton Racing John Donnelly chats to Andrew Kuuse re Sundays meetingCasterton Racing John Donnelly chats to Andrew Kuuse re Sundays meeting2021-06-2407 min
Elly & TazFULL SHOW - Parental TMI & Uber Driver Hit OnsThe guys are back for a Monday and a lot has happened over the weekend!Like Elly being hit on by an Uber Eats man... or was she?Becks' in-laws have given far too much information about their personal life and he's not happy about it.The kelpie nationals (that's a thing) are on and the guys cross to the country town of Casterton to find out what it's all about..Enjoy!2021-06-1428 min
The AcadeministRebecca & Jodi, UneditedThe Academinist is 1 year old! To celebrate, Rebecca and Jodi reflect on a year of laughs, learning and lemons - and bring you some bloopers from the archives which never made the final cut (for obvious reasons!) Thanks to every guest who has taken part and shared their time, energy and experiences with The Academinist - and to all of you who have listened along and stuck with us for a whole year! Want to be a guest on The Academinist? - https://linktr.ee/theacadeministFollow us: @theacademinist (Twitter & Instagram), or...2021-05-2832 min
Partners in Digital HealthWhat Did Telehealth Look Like Before COVID vs Now?Jon Savage DO, FAAEM | Care on LocationGerard Frunzi MBA | Children's Hospital, Colorado Terri Casterton MBA | MSSCL2021-05-191h 29
Sunday Central - With Brendan Delaney, 10 - Midday SundaysCasterton Cup Day Preview May 16Casterton Cup Day Preview May 162021-05-1619 min
RSN Country Racing ShowCasterton Racing Club's John Donnelly chats to Andrew Kuuse re Sundays Casterton Cup as well as a ' live ' hedges updateCasterton Racing Club's John Donnelly chats to Andrew Kuuse re Sundays Casterton Cup as well as a ' live ' hedges update2021-05-1305 min
RSN Country Racing ShowThe Country Racing Show with Maggie Payne. 13th April 2021Maggie Payne joined Gareth Hall for the Country Racing Show, plus Casterton Life Member Alan Upton Spins A Yarn.2021-05-1317 min
The AcadeministBuilding Community with Nathasia Mudiwa Muwanigwa & Natasa LazarevicApril is a messy month as Rebecca and Jodi dodge banana explosions and a case of the ‘Zoom sweats’. Also, we’re joined by PhD researchers and co-founders of Visibility STEM Africa: Nathasia Mudiwa Muwanigwa and Natasa Lazarevic to talk about building communities, the highs and the lows of grassroots activism and organising for change in STEM (whilst also being busy doing a PhD!) Check out the Visibility STEM Africa website: https://www.visibilitystemafrica.com/ . If you identify as African in STEM, go submit a spotlight profile! You can also check out thei...2021-04-301h 03
The AcadeministMaking a Difference with Allie Folcik & Rachelle PedersenMarch brings Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, and - despite the ‘misogyny sandwiches’ we’ve been handed this month - what better way to mark it than talking about ‘Making a Difference’. This month we’re joined by Allie Folcik and Rachelle Pedersen from Texas A&M University, PhD researchers and organisers of the ‘Zoom a WISE Woman’ programme which gets researchers virtually into classrooms to talk about their work. Follow Allie on Instagram (@theprettyphd) and check out her blog (https://prettyphdblog.com) for toxicology, researcher life and fashion - she’s g...2021-03-261h 09
28 Dales LaterEp 20: No Possibility Of A Walk (Lancashire/Cumbria)Steve Wharton visits the Brontë's school at Cowan Bridge, the inspiration for Lowood in Jane Eyre, before walking to Casterton and finding out more about life in boarding schools. Features interviews with Sedbergh School Deputy Head Lotte Tulloch and Steve's friend and ex-boarder Toby Gregory. 2021-03-1724 min
The AcadeministThe Class Ceiling with Prof. Selina WrayHalf-peppers wrapped in cling-film, leaving small towns and the power of stubbornness. This month we’re talking about the ‘class ceiling’ with Professor Selina Wray, a Professor of Molecular Neuroscience at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology. She shares with us her experiences of food poverty, growing up working class and the barriers she faced navigating a career in science. Follow Selina (Twitter: @SelinaWray) and check out her lab’s amazing work and what they get up to (Twitter: @WrayLabUCL) .Other things mentioned in the episode, which you should check out:In...2021-02-261h 07
The AcadeministFresh Starts with Maria O'HanlonThis month we press Ctrl + Alt + Doritos on the year-that-shall-not-be-named and dip our toes into 2021. Also, we’re joined by mitochondria biology PhD researcher & science communicator Maria O’Hanlon (@abioblog) to chat about fresh starts and how to hit life’s refresh button when things aren’t working out.Check out Maria’s blog ‘A Bio Blog’: www.abioblog.wordpress.com . Follow Maria’s research and life working in the lab on Twitter and Instagram: @abioblog .Check out The Lily Foundation to learn more about mitochondrial dis...2021-01-291h 04
SKRAPS: Deep DiveS2 E2: Getting Your Foot and Pivoting In the Digital Health with Carolyn CastertonHow exactly do you get your foot in the door in digital health? I had a hunch you'd be asking that. And so did Carolyn Casterton, engineer, business person, and founder of Healthtech Hunches - a resource dedicated to learning and sharing about life in the digital health careers.Casterton worked her way through the bigs (Edwards Lifesciences, Boston Scientific, Stryker, and Verily) and picked up a thing or two along the way. She's broken the land-speed record in medical device product development, built successful teams across continents, worked with Google, Verily and others to scale COVID...2021-01-2642 min
Partners in Digital HealthTelehealth Pre-COVID vs Now. What's Working? What's Not?Care on Location | Jon Savage DO, FAAEMChildren's Hosp Colorado | Gerard Frunzi MBASCL | Terri Casterton MBA, MS2021-01-201h 29
The AcadeministResilience with Dr. Marie-Louise SprenkelsAs we cross the finish line of 2020 we’re joined by retired anaesthetist and academic anaesthesiologist Dr. Marie-Louise Sprenkels, talking to us about resilience whilst sharing her wisdom & stories from her career on the wards of Cape Town’s biggest major trauma centre. There also seems to be some jingly interference on the airwaves… While Marie-Louise is not on social media for you to follow, you can certainly follow her advice: wash your hands, wear a mask, look after yourself and stay safe! Content warning: brief mention of suicide @ 16:36 - 17:00 Some sources of support t...2020-12-2456 min
The AcadeministStomping Out Stereotypes with Chloe GhariosNovember brings lockdown 2.0 and questionable hot-takes on women in STEM served up by research journals who should know better… We don’t blame Jodi for reverting to duvet burrito form. Also we’re joined by civil engineer Chloe Gharios (@chloetheengineer) to talk about the #stompingoutstereotypes movement, and how different perceptions of femininity interact with gender stereotypes in STEM. Follow Chloe on Instagram (@chloetheengineer) and Twitter (@engineerchloe) and check out #stompingoutstereotypes. Check out Kicks4Kids, the non-profit Chloe’s also involved in: www.kicks4kidsla.org and you can follow them @kick...2020-11-271h 04
The AcadeministBeing the First with Leona OgeneOctober unearths an unexpected cinnamon challenge, the spin-off podcast no one asked for and a bit of Worm-People baiting. Also, we’re joined by bioengineering PhD researcher Leona Ogene (@themelaninphd) to talk about the challenges of being the first in your family to do a PhD, and her experience of this as a Black woman in STEM.Follow Leona on Instagram: @themelaninphd .Check out Black Minds Matter (and donate if you can!) https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/ .Some of organisations mentioned for researchers to check out if interested in giving some time to mentoring:...2020-10-3058 min
The AcadeministSci-Comm Against Erasure with Annora ThoengThis month Rebecca repels birthday presents and Jodi makes questionable podcast beverage choices. Also, we are joined by science communications officer and research technician Annora Thoeng (@vintagepillbox) to chat about the erasure of womxn in STEM and the role science communication can play to counter this. Follow Annora on Twitter and Instagram: @vintagepillbox .Check out her blog and beautiful illustrations at Vintage Pillbox: https://www.vintagepillbox.com/ .Follow us @theacademinist (Twitter & Instagram), or write to us at theacademinist@gmail.com .Recorded: 4th July 2020 and 22nd September 2020 (recorded r...2020-09-2559 min
The AcadeministBeing Visible with Oluwaseun OgundeleThis month we sadly upload Angela’s consciousness to the Cloud, Jodi battles a fruitfly infestation and Rebecca reflects on the things her past self didn’t know about being a scientist. Also, we are joined by Stem Cell Research Assistant and Science YouTuber, Oluwaseun Ogundele (Twitter: @seuninscience) to chat about being visible from her perspective as a Black woman in science, representation and why having visible role models who look like you matters. Follow Seun on Twitter and Instagram: @seuninscience and check out her brilliant YouTube channel: seuninscience Some...2020-08-281h 01
RSN Country Racing ShowCasterton Racing Club's John Donnelly chats to Andrew KuuseCasterton Racing Club's John Donnelly chats to Andrew Kuuse2020-08-2709 min
RSN Country Racing ShowCountry Racing Casterton Racing Club's John Donnelly chats to Andrew KuuseCountry Racing Casterton Racing Club's John Donnelly chats to Andrew Kuuse2020-08-0806 min
The AcadeministAcademic Mental Health with Dr. Zoё AyresThis month some of us are back in the lab: Angela is fine, Jodi has a fiasco in a toilet, Rebecca pulls her best segue yet AND we are joined by analytical research & development scientist and academic mental health advocate, Dr. Zoё Ayres (Twitter: @zjayres) to chat about the mental health crisis in academia and how current academic working culture fuels this. More about Zoё and her mental health resources: https://www.zjayres.com/ including the mental health poster series and #100voices project. Voices of Academia blog: https://voicesofacademia.com/ and @academicvoices on Twitter (get in touch wit...2020-07-311h 04
The AcadeministGatekeeping with Lily HenryRecording date: 6th June 2020 (recorded remotely during COVID-19 lockdown via Zoom). This month we chatted with Lily Henry, a neuroscience PhD student based in Singapore, on gatekeeping in its many forms, including racism, in STEM. There's less chat from the three of us this month, as we felt it was important for you hear as much from Lily as possible as she shared her experiences - we learned so much, and we hope you do too. Visit Communities Inc. (http://communitiesinc.org.uk/) as mentioned by Lily, to learn more about the brilliant wo...2020-06-2658 min
The AcadeministWho are The Academinists?Who are The Academinists? What's this all about? Why start a podcast about feminism in STEM now? So many questions! Join us in our first ever episode to find out who your podcast hosts really are, as we interview each other. Find out who's considering leaving academia to become the next Eve Polastri, who's a problematic self-identified Ravenclaw, and hear some of our experiences that have shaped us as feminists along the way.Follow us on Twitter and Instragram @theacadeministRecording date: 16th April 2020 (recorded remotely during the UK's COVID-19 lockdown)...2020-05-251h 10The AcadeministTrailerThe Academinist is a brand new podcast about equality and feminism in STEM. Your podcast hosts are Rebecca Casterton, Jodi Parslow and Angela Perry - 3 London-based neuroscientists. If you've had enough of the inequality, barriers and double standards in STEM today, this is the podcast for you! Each episode, the gang will be chatting to guest womxn working in science, technology, engineering and maths, discussing the inequality that that exists today and what we can all do to fix this in a time where the future looks scary and uncertain. The first ever episode is...2020-05-1701 min