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The Jamie Bolam Podcast#13 - Dr Mohammad Farhadinia, Big Cat Expert: “Conserving The World’s Rarest Cat”, “From Medical Student To Wildlife Conservationist” and “Navigating Mental Health in Conservation”Dr Mohammad Farhadinia is a Lecturer in Conservation Science at the University of Kent and a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford. An ex-medical student, originally from Iran and now based in the UK, Mohammad is an expert in large carnivores, such as Persian leopards and Asiatic Cheetahs, and he is currently focused on researching how animals adapt cognitively to new environmental landscapes within rewilding initiatives. Beyond his academic positions, he has been involved in pivotal policy platforms such as UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme), the Society for Conservation Biology and the IUCN (International Union for the Conversation...
2024-07-241h 09The Jamie Bolam Podcast#12 - Connor Wright, AI Ethicist: “Can and Should AI Combat Loneliness And Other Societal Issues?”, “The Rise and Risks of AI Girlfriends!”, & “The Hidden Environmental Cost of AI!”Connor Wright is an AI Ethicist, currently simultaneously Partnerships Manager at the Montreal AI Ethics Institute and pursuing his Master’s in AI Ethics and Society at the University of Cambridge. He’s also a TEDxYouth Speaker and has featured on panels on the topics of facial recognition technology and post-pandemic education, as well as co-authoring and editing the book “Trustworthy AI Alone Is Not Enough”. Connor’s passion lies in social AI, and the cross-section between the Sub-Saharan African philosophy of Ubuntu and AI, stemming from his upbringing in South Africa. He also holds a first-class degree in Philosophy...
2024-05-0351 minThe Jamie Bolam Podcast#11 - Bilal Mustafa, Oxford Natural History Researcher - Wildlife Conservation in PakistanBilal Mustafa is an inspirational wildlife conservationist and zoologist from Pakistan. He has recently completed his Postgraduate Diploma in International Wildlife Conservation Practice at the University of Oxford’s Wildlife Conservation Research Unit. (AKA WildCRU), and I would not at all be surprised to see him leading the conservation scene in his home country one day. I am fortunate enough to have joined the WildCRU family myself as well, and it is there that we met and became friends in early 2023.
Bilal is a fellow of the Linnean Society, the Royal Geographic Society, the In...
2024-04-262h 10The Jamie Bolam Podcast#10 - Nic Alvanis, Streetlifting World Champion: “Overcoming Imposter Syndrome”, “Improving Your Life By Cultivating Acceptance and Detachment” & “Navigating Autonomy and Boundaries In Latin Dance”Nic Alvanis is an elite calisthenics athlete, becoming 2022 Streetlifting World Champion for his weight category. He is a sponsored calisthenics athlete, calisthenics coach and a co-founder of the University Calisthenics Association, which seeks to unite and ignite the Calisthenics bodyweight fitness scene across all universities. Nic is also an amazing musician and latin dancer with a passion for salsa and bachata. Nic is one of my best friends, our first repeat guest and this is the first of forthcoming episodes available in video form!
Today Nic and I share with you an amazing conversation...
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Vietu lietas LatvijāIeraksti, kas saistās ar ko pirmreizēju Latvijas vēsturē un kultūrāŠis bija kārtējais gads, kas piepildīts ar jauniem atklājumiem Latvijas muzejos, iepazīstot krājuma priekšmetus, kas ir mūsu vēstures liecinieki un, atskatoties uz aizejošā gada raidījumiem, izvēlējos pieminēt tos ierakstus, kas saistās ar ko pirmreizēju Latvijas vēsturē un kultūrā. Vēlreiz lūkosim tos raidījumus, kuros bija runa par pirmajiem aizmetņiem Latvijas lauksamniecībā, dārzkopībā, kino un foto un teātra mākslā, dziesmu svētku tradīcijā un valsts dibināšanā.
Šī gada maijā Latvijas Fotogrāfijas muzejs atzīmēja savas pastāvēšanas 30 gadus un muzeja krāju...
2023-12-3125 minThe Jamie Bolam Podcast#9 - Javiera Perez Ribalta - Chilean Regeneration Practitioner and Co-Founder of RegenerativaJaviera Perez Ribalta is a co-founder of Regenerativa, a Chilean nature recovery organisation, and is deeply dedicated to preserving and regenerating Chile’s amazing biodiversity. Javi has since worked extensively on soil regeneration, agroecology, regenerative cattle management and forest restoration, collaborating with small farmers grappling with soil degradation and drought. She has spent the last 3 years dedicated to the Isla Mocha Community Regeneration project, engaging the local community in regenerative actions. Javi is part of the 2023-24 cohort studying the Masters in Biodiversity, Conservation & Management at the University of Oxford, being a member of St Peter’s College.
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2023-12-282h 16The Jamie Bolam Podcast#8 - Remy Truer - The Value of Sport, Life in Egypt and the Art of Being a GentlemanI am proud to say that Remy Truer is one of my best friends. Hailing from Saint-Quirin in North-Eastern France, Remy is an absolute gentleman, warrior, and scholar. He loves martial arts, salsa and bachata dancing, theology and philosophy, football, hiking, travelling and practicing his faith as a traditional Catholic. After recently finishing his second Master’s degree in Commercial Law at Paris Dauphine University, Remy travelled around Thailand and Vietnam with friends, practicing Muay Thai amongst many other exciting things!
Remy and I met when he was studying his Master’s in Law at the University of E...
2023-10-0444 min
Vietu lietas LatvijāDurbes krātuve: šķūnītis un brunči, grāmatu izdevēji un trauku stāstsDurbē, kur pilsētas senlietu krātuves šķūnītis ir nokrāsots Durbes tautastērpa brunču krāsās, uzzinām, kā šaipusē durbenietes pie tā tautastērpa tika, kā dārznieks Sīmanis Klēvers izdeva pirmās grāmatas par dārzkopību latviešu valodā. Iepazīstam lielāko Vecā Stendera sāncensi – Durbes vācu draudzes mācītāju un grāmatu autoru Johanu Kristofu Baumbahu. Krātuves vadītājs Reinis Bahs stāsta par krājuma pirmo eksponātu – zupas šķīvi ar nacistiskās Vācijas karaspēka simboliku.
Durbes senlietu krātuvē var atrast daudz „lielos” un „cēlos” stāstus par...
2023-08-2024 minThe Jamie Bolam Podcast#7 - Chrishen Gomez - Clouded Leopards, Palm Oil & Conservation GeneticsChrishen Gomez is a conservationist at the University of Oxford’s Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU). Hailing from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Chrishen has spent over 4 years living and working in the rainforests of Borneo. For his doctoral research, Chrishen is studying Borneo’s apex predator, the elusive and little-known Sunda Clouded Leopard. Beyond his impressive fieldwork experience, Chrishen is also a conservation geneticist, studying how genetics and genomics can inform conservation action. He is also a talented videographer, having filmed for the Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Programme in 2023.
How on earth does one end up catching clouded leopards (for s...
2023-08-061h 09The Jamie Bolam Podcast#6 - Ashton Sheriff - Calisthenics, Fitness, Youtube, and Should Men Cry?Ashton Sheriff is a calisthenics athlete, YouTuber (76k subscribers - more than the population of Greenland!) and content creator. London born and bred, Ashton also founded the University of Exeter’s Calisthenics Society, for which I am eternally grateful. I consider his work amongst the most informative and best calisthenics content out there.
What is calisthenics? How do you build muscle and get in shape with just your bodyweight? What made Ashton found a calisthenics society and YouTube channel, despite the existence of massive calisthenics YouTube channels already? Which is more important on your fitness journey – hard work...
2023-01-221h 56The Jamie Bolam Podcast#5 - Miles Donahue - Philosophy, Theology, and Being a Gay ChristianMiles Donahue is an MPhil Philosophical Theology student at St Cross College in the University of Oxford, hailing from Albuquerque, New Mexico. A devout Christian, Miles and I became friends when we met last term over lunch discussing the cheerful topic of the existence of Hell.
Why is philosophical theology, unlike pure theology, valuable to everyone, regardless of one’s religious affinity? What has Miles’ experience as a gay Christian been, especially given his conservative church roots? What value do religious institutions and teachings have in the modern world? How do we grapple with the concept of Hell...
2023-01-061h 38The Jamie Bolam Podcast#4 - Katie Lawton - Rhino ConservationKatie Lawton is a MSc Biodiversity, Conservation & Management student at the University of Oxford, hailing from Austin, Texas. Katie has a passion for rhinos, setting up an advocacy and fundraising initiative for rhino conservation in her home state and last year worked in South Africa on landscape connection and restoration initiatives as an assistant to a wildlife vet and conservationist.
What does the conservation of our beloved rhino friends look like? How much does funding anti-poaching efforts actually cost? What are the five key pillars of effective rhino conservation? How could improving air quality in Vietnam help...
2022-11-151h 30The Jamie Bolam Podcast#3 - Francisco Nicholas - How to Learn JapaneseFrancisco Nicholas is a polyglot who speaks English, Spanish, French and Japanese. He's currently a maths student at the University of Exeter and has a passion for studying Japanese.
What are our most valuable lessons and secret weapons for learning Japanese (and any language for that matter)? Should you aim for conversationality or fluency and how do you get there the fastest? Why do we believe Duolingo SUCKS? (Come at me, Owl!) Where should you begin learning Japanese? Do you need a teacher or can you self-study (and how)? Where can you find native speakers to interact...
2022-09-262h 01The Jamie Bolam Podcast#2 - Dom Grad - How to Crush Your Fitness and UniversityDom Grad is a computer scientist, web developer and one of my best friends.
What's our top health and fitness advice based on our years of experience? What did we do well and poorly at university? Why do hunters use orange toilet paper? Where could Atlantis be located? Most importantly, is it okay to wear anime shirts in public?
Expect to learn the answers to these questions and much more in the second episode of The Jamie Bolam Podcast!
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The Jamie Bolam Podcast#1 - Nic Alvanis - Streetlifting World ChampionNic Alvanis is the 2022 Streetlifting World Champion in the -56kg category.
What's it like competing in the elite echelons of the calisthenics world? How about being surrounded by, and training with, the closest the world has to literal Greek Gods? (Nic included in these ranks of course!) Did Nic get hate for starting calisthenics? How does this all link to salsa dancing, rejection and dating?
Expect to learn the answers to these and much more in the first exciting episode of The Jamie Bolam Podcast!
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2022-09-1141 min
Vince Tracy PodcastsFarewell to Denis Waterman, a Quality ActorLegendary TV actor Dennis Waterman has died at the age of 74, his family has confirmed.
Waterman was one of the most popular television actors of the 1970s in 80s, starring the
The Sweeney, Minder and Life and Loves of a She-Devil. In more recent years, he starred
in BBC's New Tricks alongside veteran actors Amanda Redman, James Bolam and Alun
Armstrong. In a statement, his family said he died today with his wife Pam at his side.
A 'mass trespass' through a restricted estate used for pheasant shooting in South Devon
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The Non League Football Show07th May 2021 - Non League Finals Day 2020 & FA Vase 2021 with Warrington Rylands & BinfieldTim Fuell flies solo as he catches up post-match with the managers at Wembley on Non League Finals Day 2020. There's reflections from Consett boss Terry Mitchell and Concord Rangers Manager Danny Scopes on Wembley defeat and cheerier contemplation from Hebburn Town gaffer Kevin Bolam and Harrogate Town's Simon Weaver.
Moving back to this year's competition Tim speaks to Hebburn's opposition this weekend in the Quarter Finals. Warrington Rylands 1906 manager Dave McNabb is a man making sure his preparations are right as he aims to take his club that next step in good times at Gorsey Lane.
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2021-05-0747 min