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Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa PodcastJames Chester: “I came to Aston Villa to get the club promoted”James Chester returns to Bodymoor Heath to reflect on his career and time at the club in the sixth episode of Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast.Kate Tracey and Alan McInally sat down with James in a new location of the Boardroom at Bodymoor Heath where he spoke about coming through the Manchester United Academy, overcoming several severe knee injuries, and his fondest memories as a Villain. The former Wales international talks about learning from the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and John Terry. Now playing...2025-01-271h 10
Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast“I want to fulfil my potential with Aston Villa” - Amadou Onana’s Champions League ReactionHere we go!!! In the very first episode of Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa Podcast, we welcome superstar summer signing Amadou Onana to the podcast. He sat down at Bodymoor Heath with Kate Tracey and Alan McInally to discuss all things Aston Villa including how he’s settling in at Villa Park, his footballing journey around Europe and his reaction to the club's UEFA Champions League draw!Plus, make sure you listen to the end of this episode to find out how you can WIN an e...2024-09-0631 min
Villa Podcast: The Official Aston Villa PodcastComing Soon... Villa Podcast: The Official Podcast of Aston VillaComing soon! A new podcast for Aston Villa fans!VillaTV’s Kate Tracey and former Villa big man Alan McInally take you behind the scenes at Villa Park, Bodymoor Heath and beyond. Kate and Rambo will be bringing you exclusive, deep dive interviews with some of your favourite players from the clubs past and present, getting the inside scoop on the latest club news and taking you on the road as Villa embark on their Champions League adventure.Make sure you are following this pod...2024-09-0302 min
The Victorian Gaslamp Podcast054 – JosephineIn this HUGE season finale episode I look at the life of Josephine Butler. Probably one of the most amazing women of the Victorian era she spent her life dedicated to the rights of women, especially those economically disadvantaged, and in particular, prostitutes. A pioneer of feminism, Josephine fought and raised the age of consent as well as fighting against invasive police examinations of women. Along with creating hostels as safe spaces for women she also aided in women being able to obtain degrees from universities as well as keeping their finances they brought into a marriage.
2024-05-2300 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast053 – Never a GentlemanThis week I take a look at something intrinsic to our perception of the Victorian Era – Steam. And more specifically the advent of the technology that created railways – an invention that changed the culture and society of the time.
George Stephenson and his son Robert created the first viable locomotive. This episode I look at their influence on society and their amazing invention.
2024-05-0932 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast052 – The man who would be KingThis episode I take a look at the life of the Prince of Wales. Not William, but Queen Victoria’s son. Albert Edward, known to his family as ‘Bertie’. He changed the way we perceive royalty with an influence still extant today.
2024-04-2541 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast051 – Tonight we’re having lambThis episode I look at the Prime Minister William Lamb. 2nd Viscount Melbourne he was PM when Princess Victoria became Queen Victoria. As Prime Minister, Lamb was a great influence on the young Queen and instrumental in the formation of countries around the world, including Canada and New Zealand.
2024-04-1124 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast050 – Victoria and AlbertThis 50th episode of the Podcast takes a look at our ostensible patron, Queen Victoria and her life being married to her much loved Prince Albert.
2024-03-2828 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast049b – The Resurrection Men (Part Two)Concluding my two part look at the grave robbing mercenaries that shocked the Kingdom with their horrendous crimes. The most famous of these being William Burke and William Hare.
2024-03-1433 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast049a – The Resurrection Men (Part One)Beginning a two part podcast, these episodes I’ll be looking at the fact that Edinburgh makes way to many smart people that make advances by not following the rules. Also, a great deal of grave robbing. With decomposed bodies and murder, it was never going to be pretty…
2024-02-2922 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast048 – Men at ArmsThis episode I take a short look at the history of Policing in the 19th century United Kingdom. From a perceived military force, the Metropolitan Police became a civilian entity that sought to serve all the people of London and the Kingdom at large.
2024-02-1641 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast047 – There’s been a murder – Again.This episode I look at the shocking 1811 crime that became known as the Rathcliff Highway Murders.
Horrible violence and shoddy investigations created a sadly typical Victorian tragedy.
2024-02-0128 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast046 – The King of MenThis weeks episode looks at the 6th Baron Byron. George Gordan Byron was a legend in his own lifetime. With an amazing heritage he tore through British society in the most scandalous ways. A brilliant poet his life was the stuff of gossip, slander and literary respect.
2024-01-1833 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast045 – Back to schoolThis episode I look at the education systems in Victorian England. Sure they had the rich schools, but you'll learn about a man who with determination and a sack of potatoes, changed the lives of tens of thousands of children2024-01-1822 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast044 – That’s a red flagI'm back! And with a new episode out before Christmas. This time I look at the life of the man of military man and Irish landlord Charles Cunningham.2023-12-1522 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast043 – Is there a Doctor in the house?This episode I take a look at the remarkable life of Dr Elizabeth Garret Anderson. The first woman to hold a medical licence in the United Kingdom.2023-05-1223 min
The Victorian Gaslamp Podcast043 – Is there a Doctor in the house?This episode I take a look at the remarkable life of Dr Elizabeth Garret Anderson. The first woman to hold a medical licence in the United Kingdom.
2023-05-1223 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast042 – Into the denThis episode I take a look at the infamous Opium Dens of London. Also, I talk about tea and the world's first monster corporation!2023-04-2623 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast042 – Into the denThis episode I take a look at the infamous Opium Dens of London. Also, I talk about tea and the world’s first monster corporation!
2023-04-2623 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast041 – It was a dark and stormy nightThis episode I have a look into the life of author Wilkie Collins. You might not know his work, but what came from it will surprise you. Also, he has another one of those convoluted personal lives...2023-04-1218 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast041 – It was a dark and stormy nightThis episode I have a look into the life of author Wilkie Collins. You might not know his work, but what came from it will surprise you. Also, he has another one of those convoluted personal lives…
2023-04-1218 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast040 – Please sir, I want some moreThis episode I have a look at the struggle of life as an Orphan in Victorian England (It wasn't all song and dance and working for Fagin, trust me!).2023-03-2814 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast040 – Please sir, I want some moreThis episode I have a look at the struggle of life as an Orphan in Victorian England (It wasn’t all song and dance and working for Fagin, trust me!).
2023-03-2814 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast039 – The Duchess and the PrincessThis episode of the podcast looks at the life of Victoria before she became Queen. A difficult childhood with an ambitious mother who hoped to be Regent, I have a look at the young woman's life and how she was trained to rule.2023-03-1426 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast039 – The Duchess and the PrincessThis episode of the podcast looks at the life of Victoria before she became Queen. A difficult childhood with an ambitious mother who hoped to be Regent, I have a look at the young woman’s life and how she was trained to rule.
2023-03-1426 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast038 – It’s good to be the KingThe first episode of 2023 takes a look at one of the most prominent landmarks in London. The beautiful Hyde Park!
2023-03-0120 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast038 – It’s good to be the KingThe first episode of 2023 takes a look at one of the most prominent landmarks in London. The beautiful Hyde Park!2023-03-0120 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast037 – A very gaslamp ChristmasSpecial Xmas mini-episode! In this podcast I have a look at how we got to many of the traditions we enjoy during the Yuletide season. Merry Christmas to you and your families!2022-12-2113 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast037 – A very gaslamp ChristmasSpecial Xmas mini-episode! In this podcast I have a look at how we got to many of the traditions we enjoy during the Yuletide season. Merry Christmas to you and your families!2022-12-2113 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast036 – How the Victorians took us to the moonThis pre-Christmas episode was such a great opportunity! I got to speak with Dr Iwan Morus about his new Victorian Era book on the science and people of the Victorian era and how it has directly influenced us to this day.
His book “How the Victorians took us to the moon” is just out now and makes an excellent Christmas gift.
2022-12-1634 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast036 – How the Victorians took us to the moonThis pre-Christmas episode was such a great opportunity! I got to speak with Dr Iwan Morus about his new Victorian Era book on the science and people of the Victorian era and how it has directly influenced us to this day.
His book “How the Victorians took us to the moon” is just out now and makes an excellent Christmas gift.
2022-12-1634 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast036 – How the Victorians took us to the moonThis pre-Christmas episode was such a great opportunity! I got to speak with Dr Iwan Morus about his new Victorian Era book on the science and people of the Victorian era and how it has directly influenced us to this day.
His book "How the Victorians took us to the moon" is just out now and makes an excellent Christmas gift.2022-12-1634 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast035 – The man who might be KingErnest Augustus, 5th son of King George was a man who never thought he would see the throne. Then things changed, and both he and his son are in direct contest to rule the United Kingdom. In this massive episode we look at Ernest and his life.2022-12-0148 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast035 – The man who might be KingErnest Augustus, 5th son of King George was a man who never thought he would see the throne. Then things changed, and both he and his son are in direct contest to rule the United Kingdom. In this massive episode we look at Ernest and his life.
2022-12-0148 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast034 – The house that Joseph builtThis episode idea came from the @victorianparade and has a look at the incredible 1851 Great Exposition and the amazing work of Joseph Paxton in making the Crystal Palace2022-11-1626 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast034 – The house that Joseph builtThis episode idea came from the @victorianparade and has a look at the incredible 1851 Great Exposition and the amazing work of Joseph Paxton in making the Crystal Palace
2022-11-1626 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast033 – Three WilliamsThis episode, while slightly late (blame international travel issues) is all in threes. But of the Williams involved it is William Wilberforce that spent his life fighting for people being treated as people and not chattel. Oh and he helped create the RSPCA.2022-10-3127 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast033 – Three WilliamsThis episode, while slightly late (blame international travel issues) is all in threes. But of the Williams involved it is William Wilberforce that spent his life fighting for people being treated as people and not chattel. Oh and he helped create the RSPCA.
2022-10-3127 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast032 – It’s a sailor’s life for youAs this episode drops, I'm currently in the very top of the highlands of Scotland - in Tongue no less!
And this episode I take a look at the well known concept of the Press Gang. Or as it was formally known, Impressment.2022-10-0516 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast032 – It’s a sailor’s life for youAs this episode drops, I’m currently in the very top of the highlands of Scotland – in Tongue no less!
And this episode I take a look at the well known concept of the Press Gang. Or as it was formally known, Impressment.
2022-10-0516 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast031 – Starting from ScratchFinally I’m back and bringing you more amazing stories from Victorian England!
Straight out of the gate we’re talking about Fight Club and the incredible men who boxed in these never ending bouts of bare knuckled violence!
2022-09-2130 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast031 – Starting from ScratchFinally I'm back and bringing you more amazing stories from Victorian England!
Straight out of the gate we're talking about Fight Club and the incredible men who boxed in these never ending bouts of bare knuckled violence!2022-09-2130 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast030 – Someone call a DoctorThis episode is a look at the fascinating life of Dr James Barry. Dr Barry was a person ahead of their time in their access to people of privilege but also their support of people less fortunate
2021-12-0218 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast030 – Someone call a DoctorThis episode is a look at the fascinating life of Dr James Barry. Dr Barry was a person ahead of their time in their access to people of privilege but also their support of people less fortunate2021-12-0218 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast029 – At His Majesty’s PleasureNewgate Prison has been an institution since the 13th century, so it should come as no surprise that it has been a leading light in rehabilitation of criminals. No, just kidding, the place was a living nightmare. Listen to how it treated people and I look at some of the more famous 19th century inmates
2021-11-1819 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast029 – At His Majesty’s PleasureNewgate Prison has been an institution since the 13th century, so it should come as no surprise that it has been a leading light in rehabilitation of criminals. No, just kidding, the place was a living nightmare. Listen to how it treated people and I look at some of the more famous 19th century inmates2021-11-1819 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast028 – A flattering maladyThis episode has a look at one of the well known aspects of of the Era. We've all seen the tragic hero or heroine suffering from the dreaded Consumption. How they saw this disease though, will really surprise you...2021-11-0423 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast028 – A flattering maladyThis episode has a look at one of the well known aspects of of the Era. We’ve all seen the tragic hero or heroine suffering from the dreaded Consumption. How they saw this disease though, will really surprise you…
2021-11-0423 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast027 – Younger, not JuniorThis episode takes a look at the man who was Prime Minister at the beginning of the 19th Century, William Pitt the Younger.
2021-10-2121 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast027 – Younger, not JuniorThis episode takes a look at the man who was Prime Minister at the beginning of the 19th Century, William Pitt the Younger.2021-10-2121 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast026 – Mind your mannersThis episode takes a look at one of the fundamentals of Victorian society. Etiquette. Would you know what to do in some of the tense social situations you might find yourself in?2021-10-0722 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast026 – Mind your mannersThis episode takes a look at one of the fundamentals of Victorian society. Etiquette. Would you know what to do in some of the tense social situations you might find yourself in?
2021-10-0722 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast025 – Stuck on youThis episode is a light look at one of the era's great innovations - the humble postage stamp. It helped change the world and open communications regardless of class and wealth.2021-09-2313 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast025 – Stuck on youThis episode is a light look at one of the era’s great innovations – the humble postage stamp. It helped change the world and open communications regardless of class and wealth.
2021-09-2313 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast024 – The Great HungerIn an era that saw incredible achievements throughout the Kingdom, one part of the realm was desperate and dying in the hundreds of thousands. Welcome to mid 19th Century Ireland and the Great Famine.2021-09-0927 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast024 – The Great HungerIn an era that saw incredible achievements throughout the Kingdom, one part of the realm was desperate and dying in the hundreds of thousands. Welcome to mid 19th Century Ireland and the Great Famine.
2021-09-0927 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast023 – What’s for dinnerThis episode I'm having a look at some of the foods people ate and what their diet was like during the Victorian era!2021-08-2617 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast023 – What’s for dinnerThis episode I’m having a look at some of the foods people ate and what their diet was like during the Victorian era!
2021-08-2617 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast022 – Something smells in your neighbourhoodThis episode I take a look at the event of the year 1858 in London and what became known as 'The Great Stink'2021-08-1217 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast022 – Something smells in your neighbourhoodThis episode I take a look at the event of the year 1858 in London and what became known as ‘The Great Stink’
2021-08-1217 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast021 – The second greatest BritonIsambard Kingdom Brunel was an incredible engineer that changed both his world and the one we live in today. Brilliant by any standard he not only saved lives, but made the world a smaller place.2021-07-2927 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast021 – The second greatest Briton+OK2021-07-2927 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast020 – Where’s my Uber?+OK2021-07-1525 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast020 – Where’s my Uber?This week I take a look at how you would get about in the biggest city in the world. Carriages, trains and ferries oh my!2021-07-1525 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast019 – Smile, you’re dead+OK2021-07-0116 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast019 – Smile, you’re deadThis episode I have a look at the items known as Momento Mori - photographs of the recently deceased taken alone or sometimes with family members and why this happened.2021-07-0116 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast018 – Light my fire+OK2021-06-1719 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast018 – Light my fireIt's 1861 and in Tooley Street, London a fire breaks out in the warehouses along the docks. This is one of the defining moments in the history of the London Fire Brigade.2021-06-1719 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast017 – A podcast you can sink your teeth into+OK2021-06-0323 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast017 – A podcast you can sink your teeth intoI'm back! Time off for reading and research is over and episodes are returning fortnightly. This week I have a look at19th century dentistry... It ain't pretty...2021-06-0323 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast016b – The first gentleman of England (Part Two)+OK2021-04-2930 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast016b – The first gentleman of England (Part Two)This episode I finish my two part overview of the personal life of the man who will be King and also the cause of what has become known as the ‘Regency Period’. King George IV2021-04-2930 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast016a – The first gentleman of England (Part One)This episode I begin a two part overview of the personal life of the man who will be King and also the cause of what has become known as the 'Regency Period'. King George IV2021-04-1526 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast016a – The first gentleman of England (Part One)+OK2021-04-1526 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast015 – It’s a scandal+OK2021-04-0135 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast015 – It’s a scandalSome things never change, one of these being that humans love to gossip and love a juicy sordid scandal! Some fun entertaining stories from the Victorian era for you this week!2021-04-0135 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast014 – The richest city on Earth+OK2021-03-1820 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast014 – The richest city on EarthIt's kind of a Part Two (but not really) where this week I have a look at one of what I think is the pivotal factors in the success of Queen Victoria's Kingdom throughout the 19th century.2021-03-1820 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast013 – Feed the people+OK2021-03-0421 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast013 – Feed the peopleSort of a Part One, this and the next podcast are looking at two of what I see as among the biggest factors in the fiscal success of the British Empire in the 19th Century.
Firstly: The fight against the 'Corn Laws' (Debate pictured below)2021-03-0421 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast012 – Keep it real+OK2021-02-1833 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast012 – Keep it realPolymath John Ruskin was the leading art critic of the Victorian Era, He was also a strong advocate for environmental and architectural preservation as well as raising concerns of the human cost of Industrialization. Way ahead of his time, he is a fascinating figure of the era. This episode looks into some of his work and also his private life.2021-02-1833 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast011 – Jumping Jack+OK2021-02-0422 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast011 – Jumping JackTwo legends that have never been explained. Who was the Hammersmith Ghost and what is the story behind the decades long sightings of Spring Heeled Jack?2021-02-0422 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast010 – There’s been a murder+OK2021-01-2121 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast010 – There’s been a murderNothing got the attention of the public during the Victorian era like a juicy dramatic murder! And this episode I'm looking at one of the most famous outside of Jack the Ripper. William Corder and the Red Barn Murder.2021-01-2121 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast009 – Clothes Maketh The Man+OK2021-01-0719 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast009 – Clothes Maketh The ManThis episode I take a look at a lesser examined topic of the Victorian Era. Certainly we all admire the wonderful dresses ladies wore, but what of legendary dandies such as Beau Brummel and what men wore during the 19th Century?2021-01-0719 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast008 – The Original Goth Girl+OK2020-12-1725 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast008 – The Original Goth GirlThis episode I look at a brilliant woman, her life, her work and life. It's time to talk about Mary Shelley and aside from writing Frankenstein her life was amazing!2020-12-1725 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast007 – For whom the bell tollsThis episode looks at one of the icons of the London skyline. So we're topping the tower and looking at good ol' Big Ben!2020-12-0314 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast007 – For whom the bell tolls+OK2020-12-0314 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast006 – Panem+OK2020-11-1814 minThe Victorian Gaslamp Podcast005 – You know something John Snow+OK2020-11-0419 minThe Victorian Gaslamp PodcastEpisode Four – Absolute Bedlam+OK2020-10-2121 minThe Victorian Gaslamp PodcastEpisode Three – Every man will do his duty+OK2020-10-0737 minThe Victorian Gaslamp PodcastEpisode Two – George Three is not a Sequel+OK2020-09-2415 minThe Victorian Gaslamp PodcastEpisode One – You light up my life+OK2020-09-1011 minThe Victorian Gaslamp PodcastIntroduction to the Podcast+OK2020-09-0803 min
WalkleyTalks PodcastFourth Estate: Cassandra Wilkinson, Heath Aston, Alex McKinnonThis week the panel discuss how coverage of Malcolm Fraser's death overshadowed the Moss Review; the controversial exit of a news.com.au staffer; John Laws' unkind response to a vulnerable caller; and the end of the road for online women's destination The Hoopla.
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