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Danny Jones Podcast#310 - The Recent Asteroid Impact NOBODY is Talking About | Chris CottrellWatch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones
Chris Cottrell is a geoscience researcher and creator of the Dabbler's Den YouTube channel. Chris has spent over two decades exploring the geological mysteries of these elliptical depressions along the U.S. Atlantic Coastal Plain.
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2025-06-191h 48
Rugby Coach WeeklyUnlocking Skill Acquisition with Danny PowellSend us a textJoin host Dan Cottrell as he sits down with Danny Powell, a skill acquisition developer and performance psychologist from Manchester Metropolitan University. Danny shares his expertise working with coaches, including GB Aquatics and Sale Sharks, to explore the art and science behind skill acquisition.In this episode, they dive deep into:What "skill acquisition" really means and why it matters for coaches.Practical approaches to helping athletes learn and refine motor skills.The balance between conscious and automatic learning processes.How coaches can evolve their own...2024-11-2952 min
Kickflips and KickstandsS3E3: Sara CottrellWe're back and this time so much more diverse! We've got Sara Cottrell in the studio with us talkin about her journey thru hair school all the way up to opening her own Salon. How she got into riding bikes and where she's at now with racing, her art and so much more. Enjoy!2024-05-061h 21
Always Take Notes#170: Frank Cottrell-Boyce, author and screenwriterSimon and Rachel speak with the author and screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce. "Millions", his debut children's novel, published in 2004, won the CILIP Carnegie Medal. He is also the author of "Noah's Gold", "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again", "Cosmic", "Framed", "The Astounding Broccoli Boy" and "Runaway Robot". His books have been shortlisted for numerous other prizes, including the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, the Whitbread Children's Fiction Award (now the Costa Book Award) and the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. Along with Danny Boyle, Frank also devised the Opening Ceremony for the London Olympics in 2012. He has written for the hit TV series...2023-10-031h 04
The Island of Brilliant!The Island of Brilliant: Episode 4 with Danny WallaceThere's bad blood on the island this month, as Frank's nemesis Danny Wallace turns up (uninvited, according to FCB) to stoke the flames of the pair's long-standing rivalry. Nadia, fortunately, is able to find higher ground and steers a sometimes begrudging but always illuminating, often hilarious conversation to the matter at hand, children's books. Danny discusses his own books, including 'The Day the Screens Went Blank' and 'The Boss of Everyone' - and also Brian Patten's brilliant poetry collection 'Gargling with Jelly'. Before he arrives, Frank and Nadia discuss the books they've been reading in their hammocks: The Lizzie...2023-08-011h 01The Island of Brilliant!The Island of Brilliant: Episode Two with Maisie ChanNadia (of the 'lovely audio presence') and Frank welcome the fabulous writer Maisie Chan to the island to talk about some of her brilliant books - including 'Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths' and 'Keep Dancing Lizzie Chu'. They also chat about the books they've been reading to pass their days in the sunshine - and head to the sea shell shelf to listen to Emily Drabble from BookTrust reviewing these highlights from the recent crop of new children's books:
Nature Trail be Benjamin Zephaniah illustrated by Nila Aye, Orchard
Fablehouse by EM Norry, Bloomsbury2023-06-0154 min
The SacredFrank Cottrell–Boyce on wonder, forgiveness and the writer's callingFrank Cottrell-Boyce is a screenwriter and novelist. He is best known for his screenplays for 24 Hour Party People, Welcome to Sarajevo and others, his award–winning children’s books, including Millions, and for being the writer of the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony, one of many collaborations with his friend, Danny Boyle.
He speaks about his sacramental faith, the place of forgiveness in society, and what he sees as the writer's calling.
We had a few sound issues with this recording but we hope you agree it is still well worth listening to.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/c...2022-05-0446 min
Escape To This Captivating Full Audiobook — Perfect This Weekend.The Luckiest Kid in the World: The brand-new comedy adventure from the author of The Day the Screens Went Blank by Danny WallacePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/522601to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Luckiest Kid in the World: The brand-new comedy adventure from the author of The Day the Screens Went Blank
Author: Danny Wallace
Narrator: Danny Wallace
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 3 minutes
Release date: February 17, 2022
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
‘One of the most purely enjoyable things I’ve read’ Frank Cottrell-Boyce What if you suddenly had everything you’d ever dreamed of? That’s exactly what happens to 10-year-old Joe Smith in this brand-new comedy adventure from bestselling author, comedian and presenter Danny Wallace – hilariously read aloud by Danny himself. Pe...2022-02-173h 03Unlock A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Riveting.The Luckiest Kid in the World: The brand-new comedy adventure from the author of The Day the Screens Went Blank by Danny WallacePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/522601to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Luckiest Kid in the World: The brand-new comedy adventure from the author of The Day the Screens Went Blank
Author: Danny Wallace
Narrator: Danny Wallace
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 3 minutes
Release date: February 17, 2022
Genres: Humor
Publisher's Summary:
‘One of the most purely enjoyable things I’ve read’ Frank Cottrell-Boyce What if you suddenly had everything you’d ever dreamed of? That’s exactly what happens to 10-year-old Joe Smith in this brand-new comedy adventure from bestselling author, comedian and presenter Danny Wallace – hilariously read aloud by Danny himself. Pe...2022-02-173h 03Access Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionThe Luckiest Kid in the World: The brand-new comedy adventure from the author of The Day the Screens Went Blank by Danny WallacePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/522601to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Luckiest Kid in the World: The brand-new comedy adventure from the author of The Day the Screens Went Blank
Author: Danny Wallace
Narrator: Danny Wallace
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 3 minutes
Release date: February 17, 2022
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
‘One of the most purely enjoyable things I’ve read’ Frank Cottrell-Boyce What if you suddenly had everything you’d ever dreamed of? That’s exactly what happens to 10-year-old Joe Smith in this brand-new comedy adventure from bestselling author, comedian and presenter Danny Wallace – hilariously read aloud by Danny himself. Pe...2022-02-173h 03Download Best Full Audiobooks in Kids, HumorThe Luckiest Kid in the World: The brand-new comedy adventure from the author of The Day the Screens Went Blank by Danny WallacePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/522601to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Luckiest Kid in the World: The brand-new comedy adventure from the author of The Day the Screens Went Blank
Author: Danny Wallace
Narrator: Danny Wallace
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 3 minutes
Release date: February 17, 2022
Genres: Humor
Publisher's Summary:
‘One of the most purely enjoyable things I’ve read’ Frank Cottrell-Boyce What if you suddenly had everything you’d ever dreamed of? That’s exactly what happens to 10-year-old Joe Smith in this brand-new comedy adventure from bestselling author, comedian and presenter Danny Wallace – hilariously read aloud by Danny himself. Pe...2022-02-173h 03
Rugby Coach WeeklyRoundup Rodeo Ep68: Reviewing the best contentSend us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. The tables are turned this week as editor of Rugby Coach Weekly Dan Cottrell joins Phil to interview him on the Roundup, its journey so far and what the future may hold. Recommended Roundup EpisodesRoundup Rodeo with Mike Ashford, Danny Newcombe and Luke TaylorRoundup Rodeo with Pete Olousaga, Elliott Newell and Hugh Gilmore Roundup Rodeo with Chris Jones and Tim JonesRoundup Rodeo with Simon Mundie, Andy Morrison and...2021-11-1447 min
Manatomy with Danny Wallace & Phil HiltonFRANK COTTRELL-BOYCE: “I have great biceps.”Celebrated screenwriter and author Frank Cottrell-Boyce sits down with Danny and Phil this week, and reveals a completely remarkable fact about his body that has caused concerned strangers to stop him in the street. He also covers what it’s like having fantastic biceps, being the shortest man in his family, and the day he knew he’d never be a professional athlete. Something both Danny and Phil knew the day they were born.As ever, email us on hello@assemblehere.co.uk, find us on Twitter @assemblehere and if you review us, let us know the thing about your...2021-11-0358 min
Writer's RoutineRandom Routine - Carnegie Medal Winner Frank Cottrell-Boyce talks about hating writing... but loving re-writing.This week's Random Routine is with Frank Cottrell-Boyce.Frank Cottrell-Boyce is a Carnegie Medal Award winning author - his 2004 novel 'Millions' is incredibly successful, and was turned into a film by Danny Boyle, for which Frank wrote the script. It was even Danny's idea that Frank should write the novel in the first place. He's published 10 novels, brought back 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang', and wrote the Opening Ceremony to the 2012 Olympic Games. We chat quite a bit about scriptwriting - along with 'Millions', Frank has written many scripts for Michael Winterbottom, including '24...2021-07-2707 min
The Soundtrack to Your Imagination with Free AudiobookDay the Screens Went Blank Audiobook by Danny WallaceListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 445637
Title: Day the Screens Went Blank
Author: Danny Wallace
Narrator: Rosie Jones
Format: Unabridged
Length: 02:56:49
Language: English
Release date: 03-18-21
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK
Genres: Kids, General, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Fantasy
Summary:
'So funny' Noel Fielding
'Brilliantly funny' Shappi Khorsandi
'Hilarious' Tim Minchin
'Warm and funny' Frank Cottrell-Boyce
Can you imagine a world with no screens? Don't miss the hilarious new 'what-if' adventure from bestselling author, comedian, and presenter Danny Wallace.
When ten-year-old Stella wakes up to discover a world full of BLANK screens, her family, town...2021-03-182h 56
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Kids, Mystery & FantasyThe Day the Screens Went Blank by Danny WallacePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/445637 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Day the Screens Went Blank Author: Danny Wallace Narrator: Rosie Jones Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 56 minutes Release date: March 18, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Mystery & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: 'So funny' Noel Fielding 'Brilliantly funny' Shappi Khorsandi 'Hilarious' Tim Minchin 'Warm and funny' Frank Cottrell-Boyce Can you imagine a world with no screens? Don't miss the hilarious new 'what-if' adventure from bestselling author, comedian, and presenter Danny Wallace. When ten-year-old Stella wakes up to discover a world full of BLANK screen...2021-03-1803 min
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Kids, Mystery & FantasyThe Day the Screens Went Blank by Danny WallacePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/445637to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Day the Screens Went Blank
Author: Danny Wallace
Narrator: Rosie Jones
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 2 hours 56 minutes
Release date: March 18, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Mystery & Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
'So funny' Noel Fielding 'Brilliantly funny' Shappi Khorsandi 'Hilarious' Tim Minchin 'Warm and funny' Frank Cottrell-Boyce Can you imagine a world with no screens? Don't miss the hilarious new 'what-if' adventure from bestselling author, comedian, and presenter Danny Wallace. When ten-year-old Stella wakes up to discover a world full of BLANK screens, her fa...2021-03-182h 56
Good Guys John and DannyGood Guys John and Danny - March 14 2021 - Catching Covid, safety for women, counselling and social responsibility.Mother's Day, 2021.
Today the conversation goes deep as John and Danny discuss:
Danny's Covid experience, lockdown 3, the tragedy that has rocked the UK, making our country safer for women and the role we can play as men, and the relationship between counselling, politics and social activism.
The conversation ends on an optimistic note as the Good Guys share hopes for the future and reflect on the joy of simple, human interactions.
Of course, there's also a bit about the footy and cricket :-)
Photo by Sixteen Miles Out on...2021-03-1432 min
Rugby Coach WeeklyRoundup Rodeo Ep37: Reviewing the best contentSend us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week's guests:Danny Newcombe, Oxford Brookes senior lecturer in Sport, Coaching and PE, Coach Educator and Wales Men's Hockey national team head coach. Michael Ashford, Coventry University lecturer in Sport Coaching and Coach Educator. Luke Taylor, Oxford Brookes lecturer in Sport and Coaching Sciences and Physical Performance Coach for the FA.The team pick out the key takeaways from each piece of great content and say how t...2021-02-071h 24
Good Guys John and DannyGood Guys John and Danny - January 8 2021 - Mutants, Dodge Charger vs KITT and '2020:That was pretty weird!'What would you do in San Francisco?
Isn't language powerful? A scary mutant is on the loose!
And let's hope 2021 turns out better than last year!2021-01-1031 min
Good Guys John and DannyGood Guys John and Danny - December 12 2020 - Christmas plans and avoiding stress, baking smugness and hopes for the future!Will Danny's bread rise?
What's John up to this Christmas?
We hope everyone looks after themselves. Christmas can be a challenging time for many.
Be kind to yourself. Do what feels right for you :-)
2020-12-1232 min
Rugby Coach WeeklySi Nainby’s Deep Dive with William WaylandSend us a textSi Nainby talks in depth to William Wayland.William is a certified strength and conditioning coach and owner of Powering Through Performance Gym in Chelmsford, Essex http://www.powering-through.com/. He works with a wide variety of sports and athletes including rugby, motorsports and the PGA European Tour. His background is in applied sports science.In this episode we discuss:William's approach to S&C with his local amateur Rugby team, Chelmsford RFC.How he assesses and programs the S&C for the team using the Dy...2020-12-022h 07
Good Guys John and DannyGood Guys John and Danny - November 14th - Remembrance Day, Dickens and time travel!John and Danny catch up to discuss Remembrance Day and the importance of supporting veterans.
They also wonder how Dickens would have viewed modern society.
Fun is then had pondering time travel. Which era would you travel to? Future or past?
Photo by Victoria Tronina on Unsplash
2020-11-1400 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Friday November 6 -How is everyone? :-)Hi everyone. You okay?
Just checking in :-)2020-11-0600 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Friday Sept 18 - The Hills, Keeping Healthy and Hello again! :-)Hello again! How are you all?
Just a little catch up as circumstances have changed, but all is well :-)
This was recorded Thursday afternoon.
Photo taken by Danny on Kinder Scout, Dark Peak.2020-09-1719 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Tuesday September 1 - Bendy Pencils, Back to School and Autumn!Did your school have a certain smell? What about outdoor toilets?
Bendy pencils - anyone else or just Danny?
And best wishes to all those involved with going back to school - children, carers and parents, staff, everyone!
Photo by Ramakant Sharda on Unsplash2020-09-0114 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Monday August 31 - SKYDIVING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thanks to everyone who donated to charity!
Hear our thoughts about yesterday's amazing experience!
Excuse the slightly croaky voices!
2020-08-3132 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Friday August 28 - Paintball, Parachutes and Forgetting Words!What's that thing, you know, the military thingymajig?
2 days until take off!
And have you ever tried paintball? Don't!
Photo by Dan-Cristian Pădureț on Unsplash2020-08-2813 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Thursday August 27 - Dingers, Daddy Long Legs, Greta and Future History!What clothes fashion would you like to make a comeback?
The parachute awaits!
What will be history look like in 45 years?
And Greta is back at school!
Photo by riya rohewal on Unsplash
2020-08-2716 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Wednesday August 26 - Parachute jumps, Cranes and RC Cars!Have you got a hobby? Please suggest a less dangerous activity for John!
Radio Controlled Cars - Ah, the delights!
Plus some physics to start the morning!
Photo by Vinícius Henrique Photography on Unsplash2020-08-2620 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew Clip Show! Skeletons, Haircuts, Rattling the Jaws and Much More!Hi!
We couldn't record the show this morning! Sorry!
We hope you enjoy these clips instead.
Apologies for the delay!
Take care, everyone!
Music my Mixaund
Photo by Immo Wegmann on Unsplash
2020-08-2105 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Thursday August 20 - King of an Island Fort, Vegan Attack and Dad Jokes!Would you be a President or a King? Hear King Danny of Cottrelldom's decree and John's more just and democratic plans.
Fancy your own Island Fort? A bargain at only £9 million!
And who doesn't enjoy a few Dad jokes?
Photo by Anastasiia Rozumna on Unsplash2020-08-2012 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Monday 19 August - Self Driving Cars, Fines and News Streaming!Would you trust a car to drive itself?
Speed awareness courses for dodgy drivers - who's guilty?
And changing technology and fake news.
Photo by Adam Stefanca on Unsplash2020-08-1911 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Tuesday August 18 - U-Turns, Votes for Women and Spooky TVs!Algorithms have got a lot to answer for!
It's 100 years since US women won the battle for the right to vote.
And hear John's telly mysteriously turn on Spooky!
Photo by Birmingham Museums Trust on Unsplash2020-08-1817 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Monday August 17 - Camping, Sports Icons and Sleepy Monday Mornings!Are you a fan of camping? Have you done the NC 500?
Who are the world's greatest sports people?
And a slow, sleepy start for us today! Pesky alarm clocks!
Photo by Jack Sloop on Unsplash2020-08-1712 min
Rugby Coach WeeklyRoundup Rodeo Ep17: Reviewing last week’s pick of the pods & webinarsSend us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests Danny Milton, Darren Fearn and Will Garnett review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week.The team pick out the key takeaways from each piece of great content and say how to use it on the pitch, at all the levels of the game.This week:The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact – By Dan HeathThe High Performance Podcast – Jake Humphrey and Damian Hughes talk with Shaun WaneEleven Rings – By Phil JacksonWHAT...2020-08-161h 10
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Friday August 14 - Live Music, Adverts and Lockdown Easing!Live music and theatre is coming back!
What sponsorship would suit us best? More glasses please!
Lockdown restrictions are easing! Time for some eyebrow threading!
Photo by israel palacio on Unsplash2020-08-1414 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Thursday August 13 - A Level Results Are Out Today, Storms and The Internet Button!Sending positive vibes to all those connected to A Level results day!
What do you remember from school exams?
And who is in charge of turning the internet off and on again?
Photo by Akshay Chauhan on Unsplash2020-08-1315 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Wednesday August 12 - Human Barometer, Dinosaur Personalities and Heatwaves!Find out how Danny can predict the weather!
Which dinosaur is John most like?
And how do you manage in the boiling heat?
Photo by Huang Yingone on Unsplash2020-08-1215 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Tuesday August 11 - Lightning, Pickup Trucks and Teen Wolf!Was there thunder and lightning near you?
How is snooker affected by the weather?
Would you drive your Chevy yo the Levee?
And Teen Wolf. What a film!
Photo by Brandon Morgan on Unsplash2020-08-1114 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Monday August 10 - Touch Wood? Teenage Beards and School Reopening!Welcome back!
Where does 'touch wood' come from?
Were you a late developer or the first to be served in the pub?
And what did you miss at school?
Photo by Pablo Gentile on Unsplash2020-08-1021 min
Rugby Coach WeeklyRoundup Rodeo Ep16: Reviewing last week’s pick of the pods & webinarsSend us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests Giselle Mather and Jo Yapp review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week.The team pick out the key takeaways from each episode and how to use it on the pitch, at all the levels of the game.This week:The Sports Psych Show - Lisa Alexander - Reflections on Developing a World-Class Winning Coaching Programme Don't tell me the Score with Simon Mundy – Interview with Cath BishopWHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSEDW...2020-08-0956 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Friday July 31 - Time for a break, FA Cup and Northern Lockdown!Parts of the North have gone into Lockdown again. Drat!
Do you still watch the FA Cup Final?
And we're having a week off from the Podcast.
Photo by Maxim Zhgulev on Unsplash2020-07-3122 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Thursday July 30 - News Fatigue, staying up late, and snooker!Are you, like us, getting tired of the news?
When were you allowed to stay up late as a kid?
And snooker is back!
Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash2020-07-3016 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Wednesday July 29 - Shake 'n' Vac, the race to Mars and Flip Flops!Do you wear flip flops to Tesco?
What TV ads do you remember from back in the day?
And what if there's another you in another galaxy......
Photo by Rumman Amin on Unsplash2020-07-2916 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Tuesday July 28 - On yer bike, Squire, Pal or Geezer! Plus meeting Paul Weller!£50 vouchers for bike repairs might become available from the Government.
What terms of affection do you use locally? Do you prefer squire, pal, fella, or geezer?
And what do you call Paul Weller's posh band?
2020-07-2817 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Monday July 27 - Masks, Holidays and Gyms!How are you getting on with wearing masks and how do you stop your glasses steaming up?
Would you book a holiday overseas at the moment?
And are you a gym goer? What's your favourite gym class or are you a free weights fan?
Photo by Amarnath Tade on Unsplash
2020-07-2715 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - July 24 - Wild Swimming, Tolstoy, Paramedics and How to Change the World!Today we talk about the changes needed to produce a fairer, kinder society.
We also talk about our parachute jump, the stress suffered by paramedics, wild swimming and Tolstoy!
2020-07-2414 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Thursday July 23 - King Arthur, Mr Ben and One Direction!What era in time would you travel back to?
Who remembers Mr. Ben?
And can you name all 4 members of 1D?
Photo by Kayla Koss on Unsplash
2020-07-2323 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Wednesday July 22 - Tig vs It, Dentists and letters to ourselves!What's the worst thing about a trip to the dentist?
Kids' games have different names in different areas, so do chip shop goodies!
And what would you right to your 7 year old self?
Photo by Geo Days on Unsplash2020-07-2220 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Tuesday July 21 - Where's the good news? Staycations and repetitive breakfasts!The news can be grim at times, so we just swerved it!
Any plans for a holiday this year? We decide to go camping!
And do you max out on a particular food, before going off it for months?!
Photo by Leti Kugler on Unsplash2020-07-2116 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Monday July 20 - Mars, Jumbo Jets and New Inventions!Fancy a holiday to Mars? Or would it be too hot?
Jumbo Jets are being retired!
And what would you invent to make life easier?
Photo by Nicolas Lobos on Unsplash
2020-07-2015 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - 1 Month Anniversary! Here's the story so far.......Here's a little clip of some of our favourite moments from our first month of Early Brew Podcasts!
We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording, despite the 6:20am starts!
Photo by Lidya Nada on Unsplash2020-07-1804 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Friday July 17 - NASA, Star signs, and being a Leo!It's so much cooler to be a Leo than a Virgo, isn't it?
Plus, find out who's a Pig and who's a Tiger.
Photo by Kazuky Akayashi on Unsplash
2020-07-1717 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Thursday July 16 - Pound Notes, Parliament and Pubs!Today we offer to repair the Houses of Parliament. £2 Billion and a roll of gaffer should do the trick!
Remember when holding £20 made you feel rich? Ah, the good old £1 note!
And pubs and cafes - not quite the same at the moment, are they?
Photo by Louis Hansel @shotsoflouis on Unsplash
2020-07-1615 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Wednesday July 15 - Rolling Stones, world population, the Beano and biscuits!Have the Rolling Stones ever played at your house? If not, why not?
The world is changing! Italy's population is set to halve by the end of the century.
And was there ever a better comic than the Beano? Who doesn't like the Bash Street Kids?2020-07-1519 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Tuesday July 14 - St. Swithins Day, simple pleasures and omnipotent geese!Tomorrow marks an exciting day in the weather calendar - it's St. Swithins Day! This is something you need to know!
+ What simple pleasures will you enjoy today? It's important to do nice things during these strange times.
+ the highs and lows of feeding the ducks and how to look cool when escaping from geese!
Photo by Wim van 't Einde on Unsplash2020-07-1414 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Monday July 13 - Jumping off ships, how to fend off a lion, and the Good Guys go on holiday!Did you know John had an action-packed Navy career? But what do you do with your glasses when embarking on a rescue mission?
Plus, what should you do if confronted with a Lion whilst out shopping?
And the Good Guys went on holiday!
All this and more....!
Photo by Emanuela Picone on Unsplash2020-07-1317 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Friday July 10 - Swings versus seesaws, Prime Minister for a day and classic England footy kits!Playgrounds have reopened! Did you prefer the slide or roundabout?
And what would you do if you were Prime Minister for a day?
One thing’s for sure, though - there’s no doubt about the greatest England kit ever!
Photo by Ilnur Kalimullin on Unsplash2020-07-1019 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - July 9 - Fast music, millionaires and rope salsa dancing (is that a thing?!)Pop music is getting quicker! And what would you do if you had a million pounds? Would it be as geeky as Danny's idea?
Also, John explains the 'ins and outs' of socially distanced Salsa dancing! Who knew?!
Photo by pina messina on Unsplash2020-07-0915 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - July 8 - An important message of hope. Plus our thoughts on parenting and ageing.John's experience on his drive home yesterday has led us to redouble our efforts to raise awareness around mental health.
Please don't endure alone. Reach out.
Best wishes, everyone. 2020-07-0819 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Tuesday July 7 - Holidays, driving in Italy and the Cricket!As travel restrictions begin to be lifted, where do you dream of going? The Greek Islands? The Caribbean?
And a cricketing revelation! John's never been to a match!
Enjoy a gentle start to the day with an Early Brew.
Photo by Michelle Woodson Howell on Unsplash2020-07-0722 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Monday July 6 - What to wear at the hairdresser's, pubs reopening, universities and a boost for the Arts!Find out what John wore at the hairdresser, was it too revealing?
Plus - what's it like in a Covid era pub? A financial boost for the Arts and the importance of Universities.
You can also find us on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram!
Search 'Good Guys John and Danny'.
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash2020-07-0619 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Friday July 3 - Independence Day USA, lockdown easing , and hello people of the future!John's haircut day is rapidly approaching but can it compete with USA Independence Day as a news event?
People of the future - they don't know how lucky they are, trips to the Big Apple, musician's nightmares, bingo and tattoo parlours,
Plus what we can and can't do from tomorrow.
Join us for everything you need on a Friday morning!
Photo by Ferdinand Stöhr on Unsplash2020-07-0317 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Thursday July 2 - Pantos, lockdowns and parachute jumps!Pantos are at risk this year (oh yes they are!). Which is your favourite?
And in a bid to move out of our comfort zone we have decided to jump out of a plane for charity!
Sometimes we experience anxiety or trepidation when taking our first steps in counselling, so we have decided to reconnect with that feeling on a grand scale!
Also find us on YouTube!
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2020-07-0216 min
Arts & IdeasFrank Cottrell-BoyceThe screenwriter and novelist talks to Matthew Sweet about teaching creative writing to children in lockdown, attending mass on zoom, the changing meaning of community and the importance of family and he looks back to the image of Britain he created with Danny Boyle for the opening of the London 2012 Olympics.Frank Cottrell-Boyce is the author of books including Millions, Framed, Runaway Robot and a sequel to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,
He has worked on screenplays including The Two Popes, collaborations with Michael Winterbottom on films including 24 Hour Party People and scripts for Coronation Street and Doctor...2020-07-0144 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Wednesday July 1 - White Rabbits, lockdown snacking, superstitions and Chas 'n' Dave.Why do people say "white rabbits"? Can Danny get let go of his superstitions and can John relinquish his popcorn habit?
We also discuss a report suggesting that snacking has gone up by 40% in lockdown!
Grab a brew or turn on the car stereo and join us for an easy start to the day.
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Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Tuesday June 30 - Captain Caveman and Scooby Doo, kids in lockdown and Sci-Fi becomes reality!Who remembers Captain Caveman? Or Jamie and the Magic Torch? Did your school use the cane?!!
We also discuss the problems facing today's children as many kids remain at home, and the influence of the Workhouse!2020-06-3016 min
Good Guys John and Danny8 Daily Activities That Benefit Mental and Emotional HealthIn Episode 13, we discuss 8 daily activities that help keep us emotionally, physically and psychologically healthy. From appreciating our environment to the profound impact of art. What do you do to take care of yourself? What daily activities would you add to our list?
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Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Monday June 29 - Music festivals, Wimbledon, creativity, the microbiome and brain weather!Hear John's Musical knowledge pushed to the limit, what we're missing about the summer, our internal weather reports, the difference between performers and artists, the microbiome and gut health, David Bowie, Glastonbury, Wimbledon and more! An eleven minute eclectic extravaganza!2020-06-2911 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Friday June 26 - We're back on the Radio as an emotional John discusses Liverpool's Title win!Having just come off the air on national radio, John shares his thoughts about Liverpool's title win.
We chat about what sport means to people and what it teaches us about life.
Enjoy this emotional episode - It's not just about sport, but life itself!2020-06-2612 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Thursday June 25 - Football (and mascots), Christopher Eccleston, Musicals and it's never too late to changeJohn comes out on top in the Musicals trivia test, we hear about the football mascot's funeral, and discuss how it's never too late to change.
Varying football fortunes are also shared as John and Danny's teams head in different directions!
Excuse the singing, it's early! - at least that's Danny's excuse!2020-06-2520 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Wednesday June 24 - Lockdown easing - pubs, cafes and haircuts! What will you do first?With many leisure and hospitality services opening up soon, what are you looking forward to doing? Or are you apprehensive about the changes?
Tune in to hear about John's hair and Danny's solitary social outings as we ease you into the day with gentle chat and an Early Brew.2020-06-2416 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Tuesday June 23 - Our radio interview plus the end of the handshake? Social distancing, greetings and relaxing the 2m rule.What's in a handshake? Will it survive the current restrictions? And what happens when old and new handshakes collide (or fail to connect!)?
We also reflect on our radio interview where we talked about supporting children and young people's mental health during lockdown.
Tune in and let us ease you into the morning, whether it's for your early brew, commute or run.
Have a great day, everyone! 2020-06-2310 minGood Guys John and DannyThe importance of humourHumour is often underappreciated in counselling and psychotherapy, but, as an intrinsic part of human nature, can be so helpful. Whilst a lot of difficult emotions and themes are shared in counselling, it's important to allow room for humour as a part of our shared experience. In this episode we discuss 'survival' humour and the benefits of laughter, particularly in relation to service personnel. From Laurel and Hardy to Tim Vine and Ricky Gervais, we also talk about our favourite comedians and what they mean to us.2020-06-2213 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Monday June 22 - Father's Day, Summer Solstice and World Yoga Day!This morning we share our Father's Day experiences and reflect on Stonehenge and our favourite yoga positions. We also hear the terrifying tale of how the local wildlife disrupted Danny's beauty sleep, and enjoy a couple of John's Dad jokes!2020-06-2216 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Friday June 19 - Dame Vera Lynn and £1bn fund for lockdown pupilsGrab a brew and enjoy today's chat about Dame Vera Lynn and the £1bn to be spent on children's education as a result of lockdown.
Plus home schooling, breakfast banquets and a positive message to carry into the day.2020-06-1915 minGood Guys John and DannyInterview with DannyFrom the Moscow State Circus to becoming a counsellor. Today John plays host as we delve into Danny's life and the experiences that shaped his views and values. From Eagle-Eyed Action Man impressions to Tolstoy and everything (?) in between! We hope you enjoy this episode. In case you missed it, please check out Episode 6, where roles are reversed and John shares his story.
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Counselling minds on Facebook and Instagram. 2020-06-1837 min
Good Guys John and DannyEarly Brew - Wednesday June 17 - Marcus Rashford, Bob the Cat and coming out of lockdownGrab a brew and let us gently ease you into the day.
In this first early morning show we talk about Marcus Rashford and school meal vouchers, Bob the Cat who inspired a book series and film, homelessness and the need to look after each other as we come out of lockdown.
Have a good day, everyone.
Thanks to Dapo Oni for sharing their work on Unsplash2020-06-1716 minGood Guys John and DannyLoneliness Awareness WeekIt's Loneliness Awareness Week in the UK.
Today's discussion includes loneliness, acts of kindness and positive ways to connect with friends and family.
Be warned, you will also hear some awful jokes, the perils of reversing your trolley up a one way supermarket aisle, and an outbreak of the giggles!2020-06-1620 minGood Guys John and DannyPositive Mental Attitude - is it always a good thing?We're all aware of the merits of having a positive mental attitude, but are there any downsides? What if you can't begin to feel positive in this moment? Here John and Danny discuss positivity, visualisation, John's experience with an insensitive counsellor, and life's simple pleasures (including Danny's morning coffee ritual). Please subscribe and find us on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify. . https://www.facebook.com/goodguysjohnanddanny https://www.instagram.com/good_guys_john_and_danny/ https://www.facebook.com/UKTherapyOnline/ https://www.facebook.com/Forte-Counselling-1047712242643402020-06-1512 minGood Guys John and DannyCounselling and life influencesToday we discuss people who have influenced our approach to counselling, how our professional and personal lives are intertwined, and day-to-day opportunities to learn and grow.2020-06-1023 minGood Guys John and DannyInterview with JohnToday we hear John's story - how he came to be a counsellor, how counselling saved his life, the jobs and careers that came before, glimpses into childhood, and why John is so passionate about helping others.
We hope you find this episode enjoyable, interesting and, most of all, inspiring.2020-06-0828 minGood Guys John and DannyTech, social media and thanksTopics for today include our trials and tribulations with technology and the simple joy of trying new things. We also wax lyrical over the wonders of the internet and say thanks for all the positive feedback!2020-06-0311 minGood Guys John and DannyPost lockdown anxietyIn today's short discussion we consider the very personal and varied experiences of coming out of lockdown. What's certain is the need for empathy and kindness.
We wish everyone well and hope you're okay, whatever your circumstances.2020-06-0211 minGood Guys John and DannySleepToday we discuss sleep. Sleep is so important and can have a massive impact on our lives! We also get to grips with technology, see Danny's new hat and watch John try to save his breakfast!2020-06-0222 minGood Guys John and DannyExerciseToday we discuss how exercise helps our mental health. We also reveal our struggles with salsa dancing, the perils of comparison and our exercise evolution!2020-06-0221 min
Good Guys John and DannyHello and welcomeCounsellors John and Danny discuss counselling misconceptions, social distancing mishaps and the world in general!2020-06-0125 min
Rugby Coach WeeklyRoundup Rodeo: Reviewing last week's pick of the pods & webinarsSend us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests Geraint Davies, Liam Dunseath and Andy Fradgley review some of the many great podcasts and webinars from the last week.The team pick out the key takeaways from each episode and how to use it on the pitch, at all the levels of the game.Also, there's a preview of the highlights for the coming week.Here's the list of podcasts and links:DiscussedEngland Rugby – Stuart Lancaster – Principles of Attackhttps://drive.google.com...2020-04-2555 min
Alphabetallica: A-Z Metallica Podcast#141 - 'Through The Never' w/Danny DerryberryAlphabetallica listener, Danny Derryberry, joins Tom to plough into the shifting abyss of 'Through The Never'.
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Hosted by Tom Kwei
Theme by Alex Cottrell (https://alex-cottrell.com/)
Thumbnail by Danny O'Gorman (https://www.behance.net/danogorman)2019-08-1928 min
Alphabetallica: A-Z Metallica Podcast#103 - 'Nothing Else Matters' w/Danny DerryberryAlphabetallica listener, Danny Derryberry, joins Tom to dig into the distinguished balladry of 'Nothing Else Matters'.
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Theme by Alex C...2019-04-0834 minWriter's RoutineFrank Cottrell-Boyce - Award winning Children's author talks scriptwriting, having ideas on the road, and the 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.Frank Cottrell-Boyce is a Carnegie Medal Award winning author - his 2004 novel 'Millions' is incredibly successful, and was turned into a film by Danny Boyle, for which Frank wrote the script. It was even Danny's idea that Frank should write the novel in the first place. He's published 10 novels, brought back 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang', and wrote the Opening Ceremony to the 2012 Olympic Games.We chat quite a bit about scriptwriting - along with 'Millions', Frank has written many scripts for Michael Winterbottom, including '24 Hour Party People' and 'A Cock and Bull Story'. He tells...2019-03-1538 min
The Soundtrack to Your Imagination with Free AudiobookHamish and the Baby BOOM! Audiobook by Danny WallaceListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 350655
Title: Hamish and the Baby BOOM!
Author: Danny Wallace
Narrator: Danny Wallace
Format: Unabridged
Length: 04:44:00
Language: English
Release date: 11-15-18
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK
Genres: Kids, General
Summary:
'HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!' Frank Cottrell Boyce
'Hilarious' Tim Minchin
'Danny Wallace and Jamie Littler's books contain all the wit and warmth of Dahl and Blake at their best. Irresistible.' Phil Earle
'Like David Walliams, Danny Wallace is a comedian turned children's author. Of the two, Wallace's writing is...2018-11-154h 44
The Soundtrack to Your Imagination with Free AudiobookHamish and the Neverpeople Audiobook by Danny WallaceListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 341300
Title: Hamish and the Neverpeople
Author: Danny Wallace
Narrator: Danny Wallace
Format: Unabridged
Length: 05:24:00
Language: English
Release date: 06-28-18
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK
Genres: Kids, General
Summary:
'HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!' Frank Cottrell Boyce
'Hilarious' Tim Minchin
'Danny Wallace and Jamie Littler's books contain all the wit and warmth of Dahl and Blake at their best. Irresistible.' Phil Earle
'Like David Walliams, Danny Wallace is a comedian turned children's author. Of the two, Wallace's writing is funnier...2018-06-285h 24
Alphabetallica: A-Z Metallica Podcast#54 - '53rd & 3rd' w/Danny SantanaAlphabetallica listener, Danny Santana, joins Tom to dig into the street pop of the band's Ramones cover, '53rd & 3rd'.
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Design by Danny O'Gorman & Nathan Jones
Theme by Alex Cottrell (https...2018-05-0716 min
Alphabetallica: A-Z Metallica Podcast#42 'The Ecstasy Of Gold' w/Alex CottrellAlphabetallica theme composer, Alex Cottrell, joins Tom to dig into the band's euphoric concert opener, 'The Ecstasy of Gold'.
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Alphabetallica: A-Z Metallica Podcast#38 - 'Don't Tread On Me' w/Danny SantanaTom is joined by Alphabetallica listener, Danny Santana, to dig into the band's Gadsden groover, 'Don't Tread On Me'.
Alphabetallica is now on Patreon, if you want to gain early access to Alphabetallica content + exclusive subscriber discussions, check out our donation page and help out the show: https://www.patreon.com/alphabetallica
Please feel free to email the show at metallicapod@gmail.com with your thoughts on the songs covered so far or anything else Metallica, I'd love to hear from you. Emails will be read out on a subsequent episode. Want to come on the show and review a song wi...2018-01-0825 min