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What The Fartlek PodcastSeries 18 Episode 6: That Grunting NoiseIt's Thursday and you know what that means....We have passed the halfway point in the series, but we aren’t slowing down and we have teamed up again with the gang at Twisted Running to bring you more Fartleky funLife is like a box of chocolates, you never know what exactly is going to end up being discussed in how's your week! From MC duties to Hyrox hatred to some rather niche fetishes, Rob, Matt, Lou and JP look back at their week in running (technically speaking)...2025-06-191h 17
PaperboatsHope is…with Matt SowerbyIan Grosz talks with writer, performer and activist Matt Sowerby about the Nature Chronicles Prize, the lessons we can learn from our relationship with the whale, and what hope might mean in the climate emergency. Matt reads an extract from his essay ‘Hope is the Thing with Flippers’, which won the Nature Chronicles Prize in 2024. He discusses the story of the whale and whaling, the inspiration and thinking behind the writing of the essay, which focuses on the whale skeleton hanging at the entrance to the Natural History Museum, and his journey as both an activi...2025-06-0632 min
Scotland OutdoorsStranraer Oysters, Moray Firth Seagrass and a Moonlit DipMoray Ocean Community is a group of citizen scientists aiming to raise awareness of the importance of marine habitats and species. A couple of weeks ago, Mark joined members as they conducted seagrass surveys in Findhorn Bay and learned all about the range of work they carry out.Rachel is in Leven in Fife where a multi-million pound project is underway to refurbish a former flax mill. She hears about the plans including a visitor centre, a community hub and an area to show off the mill’s history.Scotland's first Alpine Coaster has opened at...2024-11-161h 20Scotland OutdoorsFinding Hope in a Crisis with Climate Activist Matt SowerbyHelen Needham speaks with climate activist and writer Matt Sowerby2024-11-1321 min
Game of Thrones ReduxEpisode 5: Father, Warrior, Smith...Episode 5: Father, Warrior, Smith...Written and Produced by Call HuitsonVisit gots8r.com for more!Cast (in order of appearance)Disclaimer…..Dea ElizabethNarrator…..Christopher KendrickAerys Targaryen…..Mark TunstallJaime Lannister…..Michael TreagustDerfel…..Aaron Henzell-HillLewyn Martell…..Sebastian AndersenQarlton Chelsted…..Juniper BerrySelyse Baratheon…..Soraya Moghadass-Perez Robert Baratheon…..Ben AaronsStannis Baratheon…..Laurence HillTywin Lannister…..David MellerVarys…..Fred Lavin-CrossleyRhaegar Targaryen…..Joel...2024-08-181h 28
CHAOSScastEpisode 84: Community Viability - how Verizon thinks about OSS riskThank you to the folks at Sustain for providing the hosting account for CHAOSSCast!
CHAOSScast – Episode 84
In this episode of CHAOSScast, Dawn Foster, Matt Germonprez, Alice Sowerby, and guest Gary White, Principal Engineer at Verizon’s OSPO office, delve into the world of viability metrics models developed for assessing the risks associated with using open source software components. Gary explains the creation process of these models, their application within Verizon for software evaluation, and the significance of engaging with the open source community to enhance project viability. The conversations also explore the challenges and considerations in d...2024-05-1634 min
Dead DarlingsEpisode 36: Kath BlairThis month we chat to the best dressed poem in any room, Kath Blair.
There's also a poem from Matt Sowerby and a sneak preview of our book club mini-episode on Mary Oliver's Blue Horses.
You can find out more about Kath here: https://www.kblair.co.uk/
You can find Matt on all social media as @sourbee_matt and his website is mattsowerby.co.uk2022-11-101h 19
Kids These DaysCreditsKids These Days was written and performed by Matt Sowerby and produced by Robert Hucknall.It was recorded by Robert Hucknall, Tom Stockwell, and James Brown.James also voiceacted Aidan. Amy was played by Jaz Pirie, Dad was played by Nigel Bradshaw and Mum was played by Angela Cockram. The Schoolteacher was played by Simon Cockram. Drunk Man was played by Phil Chandler, and the Climate Activist was played by Nancy Keller.Additional voice-acting and recordings were provided by Dominic Hart, Oscar Wilton, Tom Stockwell, Angela Innes, and Hannah Burrows.‘All th...2021-11-2001 min
Kids These DaysA is for AppleEpisode 12: Matt calls out the UK education system and ends calls to Gen Z to hold on to hope.Matt Sowerby as MattProduced by Baker Street Productions Ltd 20212021-11-2007 min
Kids These DaysOde to the ClassEpisode 11: Matt performs at his End of School Assembly.Simon Cockram as TeacherMatt Sowerby as MattAngela Cockram as MumProduced by Baker Street Productions Ltd 20212021-11-2003 min
Kids These DaysImagine a CometEpisode 10: Matt tries to find a new perspective on his problems.Matt Sowerby as Matt Produced by Baker Street Productions Ltd 2021 2021-11-2002 min
Kids These DaysVoicemailEpisode 9: Matt thinks about what to say to Aidan. Aidan leaves Matt a Voicemail. Matt Sowerby as MattJames Brown as AidanProduced by Baker Street Productions Ltd 20212021-11-2004 min
Kids These DaysThe TrainEpisode 8: Matt returns to picket line. Aidan takes a dangerous risk.Nancy Keller as Climate ActivistMatt Sowerby as MattJames Brown as AidanProduced by Baker Street Productions Ltd 20212021-11-2006 min
Kids These DaysMumEpisode 7: A year later, Matt argues with his Dad and grieves for his Mum, his relationship with Amy, and his friendship with Aidan.Angela Cockram as MumMatt Sowerby as MattNigel Bradshaw as DadProduced by Baker Street Productions Ltd 20212021-11-2005 min
Kids These DaysStargazingEpisode 6: Matt tells Amy how he feels.Matt Sowerby as MattJaz Pirie as AmyProduced by Baker Street Productions Ltd 20212021-11-2003 min
Kids These DaysAway From The Street LightsEpisode 5: A drunk stranger rants about kids these days. Amy and Matt argue.Matt Sowerby as MattPhil Chandler as Drunk StrangerJaz Pirie as AmyProduced by Baker Street Productions Ltd 2021 2021-11-2004 min
Kids These DaysClubbingEpisode 4: Clubbing with Amy falls short of what Matt had in mind.Matt Sowerby as MattProduced by Baker Street Productions Ltd 2021 2021-11-2002 min
Kids These DaysNo Planet BEpisode 3: Aidan has a panic attack. Matt performs in his place. Amy asks Matt out clubbing.Matt Sowerby as MattJaz Pirie as AmyJames Brown as Aidan Angela Cockram as MumProduced by Baker Street Productions Ltd 2021 2021-11-2005 min
Kids These DaysThe Beautiful DreamEpisode 2: Matt is torn between stage fright and the need to support his friend. He finds strength in the memory of One Love Manchester. Matt Sowerby as Matt Produced by Baker Street Productions Ltd 2021 2021-11-2005 min
Kids These DaysProtestEpisode 1: Matt and Aidan sneak out of school to go to their first climate protest. Matt struggles to ask out Amy.Angela Cockram as Mum Nancy Keller as Climate Activist Matt Sowerby as Matt James Brown as Aidan‘All that you are’ was written, performed and recorded by James Brown.Produced by Baker Street Productions Ltd 20212021-11-2007 min
Mouse and WeensPanic Attacks, I Need Compliments, Dream Incubation, Cat TalkE117 – Tooth holes and a Huck Finn breathing tube? Find out what Weens learned about Panic Attacks in her psychology course. We discuss Mouse’s oldest during the summer, the tiny house idea, tease upcoming professors, and compare Weens’ leg to Bob Odenkirk on silks. Then it’s our new segment Cat Talk! Who doesn’t love, or have, or would love to have, or maybe not love to have, a cat?! Our sweatshirt shenanigans and name origin story will get your whiskers tickled. Then hear the bloody sad depths to which Mouse has sunk to get a compliment lately. Fi...2021-07-1143 min
Cast to end povertyPoetry, power and art in a pandemicPoet Matt Sowerby chats with Ben Pearson of Church Action on Poverty, on the role of the arts in social justice movements and their inspiring work in the pandemic. Read more at https://www.church-poverty.org.uk/how-we-can-use-poetry-to-accelerate-social-change/ and https://www.church-poverty.org.uk/sameboat2021-07-0618 min
Alphabetti Audio playsMystery Tour by Hannah SowerbyAs part of Alphabetti Theatre’s Listen Up project comes the seventh of nine short plays written by underrepresented writers in the North East.Janet, recently retired and bored of it already, loves a good bus tour. She’s been all over: Loch Lomond, Stratford-upon-Avon, even the Isle of Weight. It’s time to try something new, so she books herself on a mystery bus tour. Where on earth will she end up? And what on earth will she end up doing?Directed by Paula PenmanDramaturged & Produced by Ali PritchardRecording, Editin...2021-03-0812 min
CountrystrideCountrystride #50: The young people of Cumbria
...in which we celebrate our 50th birthday by handing the microphone to the next generation, as we hear from three young people with a passion for Cumbria and the Lake District. In a wide-ranging chat with poet Matt Sowerby from Kirkby Lonsdale, film-maker Rachel Jessett from Kendal and TV producer Rachel Owen from the University of Cumbria, we discuss walking and mental health; we ask what role Cumbria can play in tackling climate change and biodiversity loss; we consider northern identity and ask why the north is underrepresented in national politics and media; we brainstorm policies that might keep more...2021-03-061h 01
TAG TalksTAG Talks - Episode 3 - Digby SowerbyMDS Tag is a Graduate Run Team as part of the Graduate Scheme of Management Development Services LTD (MDS). MDS program focuses on training the next generation of leaders in the Food and Produce Industry. In this Episode of TAG Talks, Matt Welton Group 48 interviews Digby Sowerby an ex MDS graduate now working at Wessex Internet and takes him through his ideal hypothetical meal. Together they delve into Digby's favourite meal while addressing the key issues of is Rhubarb a fruit or vegetable?2021-03-0432 min
The VerbLandscape & Language: Experiments in LivingThis year the Contains Strong Language Festival of poetry and spoken word goes to Cumbria, as part of the programme of events marking the 250th anniversary of William Wordsworth's birth. This week's Verb was recorded at the Forum Theatre in Barrow-in-Furness, with a small, but enthusiastic socially distanced audience. Our theme is the meeting of language and landscape, and Ian's guests are the poet Clare Shaw whose 2018 collection Flood conveys water at its most awesome and destructive, writer and playwright Zosia Wand, who uses the shifting sands of Morecambe Bay as her stage in work that examines how we...2020-10-0244 min