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School Reading ListEpisode 31 - How reading between the ages of 11 and 16 can help teens get better jobsSchool Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 31For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-31/Part 1Book postA Flash of Neon by Sophie CameronVolcano by Claire Saxby & Jess RacklyeftI’m going to make a friend by Darren Chetty & Sandhya PrabhatThe Man Who Loved Libraries by Andrew Larsen & Katty MaureyThe Glass Heart by Sally GardnerMummy Mayhem by Cat Weldon & Nene LonerganThe Squid Squad by Aoife DooleRiver Crest Rescue by Paul Ian CrossTales of Scary Be...
2025-05-3135 min
The Pullbuoy Podcast#130 - Paris 2024 Olympic Swimming PreviewThe Paris 2024 Olympics are almost upon us and with them comes nine days of what promises to be an incredible swimming competition.
On this episode of the Pullbuoy Podcast Steve, Bob and Katie are joined by double Olympian Lizzie Simmonds to look over events in the La Defense arena as we consider GB's prospects in the pool and river. Can the men's 4x2 defend their title and will we see a three-Peaty in the 100m breaststroke? Which of the ladies could step forward and make a name for themselves? And most importantly, how many...
2024-07-171h 00
AarBallsThe Rhino RunnerTop good egg Lizzie Simmonds talks to us about her incredible achievements in fund raising, through marathon and ultra-marathon running and epic walks often while dressed as a rhino! We also hear of Lizzie’s other work for charity and worthy causes and about an extraordinarily altruistic decision she made. To support Liz on her latest epic feat of fundraising please visit https://www.justgiving.com/page/lizziedoesthewall?utm_term=Q5PV76qvdThank you very much to all the support, especially from our new listeners from Luke's English Podcast from around the world. Please help us...
2024-06-1451 min
southsidebroadcastingTMD LIVE Sept 20th 2023Anna Lewis, Bill Coles, Jessica Burtis, Cathy Manso, Dayna Isom Johnson, Daniel Ashville, Jared Brady, Tosin Soyemi, Phil Leirness, Sandra North, Elle Wilks, Sarah Fletcher, Victoria Simmonds, Lizzie Daly and Frances Goodrum connect countries with music , thoughtful gifting and travel in the latest Midweek Drive LIVE.
2023-09-201h 56
ATRadioLondon 2012 AnniversaryOn the 10 year anniversary of the London Olympics, ATR's Ed Hula brings together three podcast guests who were closely involved in the 2012 Games.
Lizzie Simmonds, a swimmer for Great Britain, IOC honorary member Craig Reedie and London 2012 communications adviser Michael Pirrie talk about the memory of London and what the future holds.
2022-07-2633 min
The Pullbuoy Podcast#105 Commonwealth Games Memories - Recalling a challenging assignment to Delhi 2010 with Lizzie SimmondsIt was a Commonwealth Games like no other when they travelled to the sub-continent for the 2010 edition. While India put on a great spectacle, the cohort of swimmers was beset by an illness that swept through the teams, making it as much a test of resilience as it was speed in the water.
Lizzie Simmonds was a medal winning member of Team England that year and recalls a games that presented a completely new challenge.
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2022-07-2130 min
The Pullbuoy Podcast#86 Tokyo here we go! 2020 Olympic PreviewThe Olympic swimming programme is almost upon us. After a year of delays, uncertainty and question marks, the swimmers will soon dive in to begin 8 days of competition in Tokyo. There's plenty to get excited about from a British perspective and Katie, Bob and Steve are joined by double Olympian Lizzie Simmonds to look at the GB medal hopes, the challenges they will face and to consider which races we're looking forward to most. There's also the small matter of morning finals and life in a bubble with the related impacts on village life to take into account, before...
2021-07-161h 03
Swim Swift EliteEpisode 12 - Elizabeth SimmondsDouble Olympian, Double European Champion, World and Commonwealth medalist, and now Blogger, Speaker, and Mentor Lizzie Simmonds speaks with Swim Swift Elite. We cover her career from being at a high level so young and how this impacted education, pressure and expectation, an agonising 4th place finish at the Olympics, transitions into the 'real world', and finally her current roles, goals, and ambitions for herself outside of swimming.
2020-06-121h 02
Supporting Champions055: Lizzie Simmonds on transitionThe dynamic of retirement, transitions and change for athletes is rightly receiving much greater attention as athletes speak up and openly about their experiences – none more so this episode’s guest Lizzie Simmonds. Former international backstroker, two time Olympian, European champion – Lizzie has taken it upon herself to write and speak about her experiences since her retirement in 2018 and now mentoring others.
Her blog, her speeches are some of the most candid, open, articulations of what it feels like, how she’s responded, the noise in her head, the loss of identity, the polarised reactions of excitement but being...
2020-02-261h 30
The Magic AcademySeason 3 - Episode 22 with Lizzie SimmondsRusty chats with Lizzie Simmonds... Olympian, ex-swimmer, lover of M&M's and fellow Bristol resident!
2020-01-1557 min
SportSpielLizzie Simmonds: “Who am I and what is my purpose?”Lizzie Simmonds is one of Britain’s most successful swimmers.
She is a double European Champion, a 13-time British Champion, a double Olympian and a Commonwealth silver medallist – that’s just a short list of her achievements.
The 28-year-old retired from the sport back in July 2018 but things have been far from simple since then.
When you’ve lived for most of your life as an elite athlete – chasing targets and aiming to go as fast as you can – there is a massive void to fill when you take it away.
That’s proved to be particularly challenging for Lizzie as she st...
2019-09-291h 13
Vitality At Work podcast seriesVitality At Work - Top Tips from Vitality Performance Champions on Staying ActiveVitality Performance Champions Alex Gregory, James Hudson, Crista Cullen and Lizzie Simmonds give some great motivational advice on how to fit and enjoy physical activity in our daily busy lives.
2019-07-2918 min
The Pullbuoy Podcast#56 Podcast: World Championships RoundupWhat a finish to the week's competition in Gwangju with the men's medley relay serving up a result for the ages. Add world records galore and further doping drama and there is so much to dissect for Bob, Katie and Steve, with Lizzie Simmonds joining once again.
2019-07-281h 03
The Pullbuoy Podcast#55 Podcast: World Championships Halfway ReportFour days of competition, controversy and drama in Gwangju, sees Britain with a haul of four medals. Loads to talk about then for Steve, Katie and Bob who are joined for the discussion by European and Commonwealth champion Lizzie Simmonds, who was a GB team member at five world championships.
2019-07-2543 min
Let's Drink About ItEp 93: The Best Toilet Explosion Ever with Veronica SimmondsBlack Dahliaimage1 oz mezcal.75 oz Moscatel sherry.5 oz Grand Marnier.5 oz Zwack (spicy, herbal Hungarian liqueur).75 teaspoon fresh lemon juice1 grapefruit twist, for garnish
In a mixing glass, combine all of the ingredients. Shake with ice until well chilled and fine strain into a chilled coupe and garnish.
Jack Be Nimble (Roka Akor, Chicago)image1.5 oz Appleton Reserve Rum.75 oz Ramazzotti.5 oz Lime Juice.5 oz ginger syrup2 tsp pumpkin purée
Shake ingredients until well chilled and staring into a chilled cocktail glass.
Sparkling Grappa Sourimagei1.5 oz Rhine Hall grappa.75 oz fresh lemon juice.5 oz simple syrup.25 oz orange liqueurCava
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2016-01-0700 minLet's Drink About ItEpisode 37: Braiding Hair, Belly Aches and Being Overdressed with Veronica SimmondsPresbyterian2 oz whiskey or Bourbon2 oz club soda2 oz ginger ale2 dashes Angostura bitters
Build in an ice filled collins glass.
Guilty Kilt (via)1.5 oz scotch.75 oz sweet condensed milk1.5 oz strong English breakfast tea
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into an ice-filled glass and garnish.
Satan's Whiskers1 oz Gin.5 oz Sweet vermouth.5 oz dry vermouth.5 oz Grand marnier1 oz fresh orange juice1 dash Angostura bitters
Put all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with flamed orange peel.
Autumn Ash (via)2 oz blended Scotch wh...
2014-11-2700 min