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A Better Deal For Scotland’s TeachersDarren Northcott on The UNCRCIn our seventh episode, NASUWT National Official Mike Corbett speaks to Darren Northcott the NASUWT National Official for Education about the UNCRC. They delve into all aspects of it from the basics to the implications for behaviour management.
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2024-09-2329 min
The StandardOfsted one-word grading scrapped, now what?It’s been announced that the one and two-word Ofsted ratings for schools will be scrapped with immediate effect. The Government said the change, which follows the suicide of head teacher Ruth Perry in 2023, was needed to reduce the high stakes for schools and give parents a better picture.Darren Northcott, National Official for Education at NASUWT, gives his reaction and discusses whether the changes go far enough. In part two, the Standard’s culture writer, Vicky Jessop, joins us to discuss why Oasis fans across the country have been left f...2024-09-0214 min
Muttering PinesCorb LundWe're going out on a win this season! We get the chance to sit down with none other than one of Canada's most iconic country singer-songwriters... Corb Lund. We chat about his new album El Viejo, the Alberta coal mining situation, and his good, late friend, the legend Ian Tyson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-0146 min
Muttering PinesLow Water Bridge BandWe sit down for beers with the Low Water Bridge Band and chat about their music, their start, turkey hunting, whitetails, and whiskey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-111h 44
Muttering PinesDylan Eyers from EatWild Talks Elk HuntingGrab your hunting pack and strap in, we chat with Dylan Eyers from EatWild about Elk Hunting, sitting still, and of course... trivia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-131h 45
Teachers Talk RadioTTR Special: Darren Northcott, National education officer for NASUWT on behaviour, exclusions, pay and the future of teachingTom Rogers interviews Darren Northcott from the NASUWT teaching union and asks him about the criticism of NASUWT during the recent pay dispute, how NASUWT is trying to help members on the issue of behaviour and particularly teacher abuse and the future of the profession and how the union aims to help teachers stay in teaching.
2023-11-0756 min
Muttering PinesA Short Story: The Elk who became a deerIn our first short story, we recount the experience of a lone hunter on the tail of a herd of elk. After an unexpected turn of events, the horns on his wall are different than he expected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-1906 min
Muttering PinesMen-tal HealthOn this episode we ramble on about mental health in men, the stigmas behind it, and what we personally do to cope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-2954 min
Muttering PinesDel Barber🎧 Get ready for this week's podcast episode featuring the incredible singer-songwriter, Del Barber, straight out of Manitoba! 🌟 We're diving deep into his world of unique characters, storytelling, deer hunting, and top it off with some rapid-fire trivia! 🎸🎙️Join us as we unravel Del Barber's creative process and discover the magic behind his character-driven, no-bullshit lyrics and soul-stirring melodies. 🎶✨ We'll also get a glimpse into his obsession with the outdoors as he shares tales from his deer hunting escapades and his love of fishing. 🌲🦌#DelBarber #SingerSongwriter #ManitobaMusic #InspirationOverload #StorytellingMagic #DeerHuntingAdventures #RapidFireTrivia #PodcastFun #MusicLoversUnite #podcast #deerhunting #hunting #fi...2023-05-241h 20
Muttering PinesThe Mindful Hunter with Jay NicholThis week we chat with Jay Nichol aka The Mindful Hunter. We pick his brain about everything from the mental fortitude it takes to do a 15 day solo hunt, how to get hunting tags in the US, what makes a good product review, and how his foray into bodybuilding both compliments and conflicts with his passion for big hunts. Get your head on straight and get in shape, it’s the Mindful Hunter.Follow The Mindful HunterWatch Him on YouTubeMindful ReviewsShop Muttering Pines Merch2023-05-041h 36
Muttering PinesThe Davisson Brothers BandOn this episode we chat with West Virginia natives Chris and Donnie Davisson of the Davisson Brothers Band! We dive into the generations old history behind their Appalachian Country Music, how their latest album Home Is Where The Heart Is came to be, their centuries old family farm, hunting, fishing, beer and yes… even trivia! We even learn that they’ve been on a show with Canada’s very own Shania Twain!Their new album Home Is Where The Heart Is debuts on April 28th 2023, and you can check out their new singles below. Remember, keep on chooch...2023-04-181h 36
Muttering PinesHoning In On Japanese Knives with Nathan Gareau of KnifewearOn this episode we chat with Nathan Gareau of Knifewear about the types, uses, and caring for Japanese Knives and blades in general. We also submit him to some hard trivia, which he slices through easily. As always, keep on choochin'.Don't forgot to subscribe and check out http://mutterinpines.com for apparel and our other episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-061h 09
Muttering PinesHomesteading: Choosing The Right PowerOn this episode we chat about the various types of power options for homesteading. We weigh the benefits and costs of grid power, solar, and generator power and what types of activities take the most power. If you like wattage, this episode will really shed some rays on your electricity options out in the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-2346 min
Muttering PinesThe Comedy of Building an Empire, From SocksJoin us as we chat with Adam Thompson, founder of Friday Sock Co., about his journey from starting a small sock company to growing it into a wholesale empire. We'll also discuss what machines he should buy for his farmhouse in rural Alberta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-2858 min
Muttering PinesThe Rising Costs in Alberta Ag With Trevor BacqueOn our first episode back, we chat with agriculture journalist Trevor Bacque about the cost of entry to agriculture in Alberta, the razor thin margins ranchers have to deal with, and the brand loyalty when it comes to John Deer, New Holland and other machines. We also premiere our new ‘Guest To Know You’ segment where we put Trevor on the spot with a little rural trivia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-151h 21
Muttering PinesSo we wrapped up 2022...We wrap up our 2022 season by sitting in the shop and drinking. We also talk about what we liked this year, what we want for 2023 (looking at you @colterwall, @jeremyclarkson1, @corblund, @prideofgypsies), ATVs, bees, mead, the farm, and for some reason flat Earthers... but mostly we just ramble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-061h 02
Muttering PinesSo we had beers with iHunter's Mark Stenroos...iHunter! The must-have app for any hunter, or landowner, or... anybody traversing the outdoors. We sat down and had a chat with Mark Stenroos, the creator of iHunter and got his take on new features, the origin of the business, getting land permission, and much more. We also talk about docking for some reason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-151h 37
Muttering PinesSo you want to brew your own beerJoin us as we chat with Cabin Brewing's Haydon Dewes about home-brew equipment, yeast, temperature control and... diaper beer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-301h 15
Muttering PinesSo you want to start a business...Join us as we chat with Rob Sawchuk of Turkey & Pistols on what it's like to strike out on your own and turn your hobby into a venture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-091h 02
Muttering PinesSo you want to dress wild game...Join us as we ramble on about how to field dress all sorts of wild game from deer to a wet hot Canadian Goose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-2655 min
Muttering PinesSo you want to buy some tools...Join us as we ramble on about our favourite tools, what tools are essential, what brands we like, and discover that we, ourselves, are tools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-2856 min
Muttering PinesSo you want to be a bow hunter (Part 2)...In part two of this episode we are joined by Cabela's Co-General Manager Cody Gross to talk about what it takes to get started bow hunting, his experiences hunting elk, and general hunting information we didn't know that we didn't know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-1457 min
Muttering PinesSo you want to be a bow hunter...In part one of this episode we are joined by Cabela's Co-General Manager Cody Gross to talk about what it takes to get started bow hunting, the nuances of hunting black bear, and general hunting information we didn't know that we didn't know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-071h 08
Muttering PinesSo you want to cook on the fire...This episode we are joined by our (recently not dead) friend Alan Connor to ramble on about the techniques, joys, and experience of cooking outdoors and over an open fire. Alan was a chef under a Michelin star restaurant in Ireland and has a passion for all things food and the outdoors. We also discuss Bill Cosby and a crucifixion chicken. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-231h 22
Muttering PinesSo you want to start a fire...Join us as we ramble on about one of our favourite things… fire. How to start a fire, whether or not the log cabin is the best method, and what other types of fires are possible with large amounts of wood, and also... bunk tubs?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-0852 min
Muttering PinesSo you want to maintain your ATV...This episode we ramble on about how to swap out the fluids on your Polaris ATV. We recap what it was like to change the engine oil, transmission fluid, rear differential fluid, front differential fluid, and grease. We also discover that I don't own a proper automotive jack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-2039 min
Muttering PinesSo you want to bee a keeper...You aren’t going to BEElieve this episode, it’s really going to garner some buzz. We drone on about what it’s like to keep bees and deliver a few stingers along the way. We also discover that Scott doesn’t understand how bees work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-0559 min