Shows
IFAF Podcast - Idaho FallsEp. 123 - White Christmas? Costco kidnapping charges dropped! Ho Ho Holidays! Game on Brotato!Please subscribe on YouTube! š https://www.youtube.com/@ifafpod?sub_confirmation=1Sparkle emojis and gender inclusive zombies, Stella's Ice Cream cookie bowl eggnog and peanut butter combo and buying a whole tub, Dick Van Dyke turns 100 and looks better than the old man banker from Mary Poppins, Mel Brooks and Spaceballs 2, picturing people as babies or kids, will Idaho Falls get a white Christmas and why the odds are weird this year, green lawns in mid December, Idaho Falls water tower Christmas colors and photos by The Idahoan, Amazon's Alexa finally gets her AI upgrade, what color is...
2025-12-151h 06
BGMania: A Video Game Music PodcastComposer Appreciation: Lena RaineEpisode #387 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth dive deep into the innovative musical world of Lena Raine, one of gaming's most emotionally resonant and versatile composers. From her breakthrough work on the indie platformer Celeste to her contributions to major franchises like Minecraft and Guild Wars 2, Raine has consistently crafted soundscapes that blend electronic innovation with organic warmth.
Whether she's scoring personal moments of self-reflection or crafting atmospheric pieces for massive explorable environments, Raine brings a distinctive voice that has already influenced a generation of game music creators. This...
2025-09-032h 41
The Yorkie Talkies TalkExploring the Outdoors with Mike Raine ā Life, Learning & LandscapesIn this episode, weāre joined by Mike Raine ā mountain leader, educator, and author of the well-loved Nature of Snowdonia and Nature of the Brecon Beacons. Mike shares insight into his journey through the outdoors, how he got into teaching, and what continues to inspire his work today.We chat about the stories behind his books, his passion for helping people truly see the landscape, and the joy he finds in connecting others to nature through learning. Whether youāre a seasoned outdoor leader or just love a walk in the hills, Mikeās reflections will leave you look...
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Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineDan Raven-Ellison ā Founder and CEO of Slow WaysDan Raven-Ellison describes himself as a guerrilla
geographer and creative explorer. He is the Founder and CEO of Slow Ways, a groundbreaking initiative to create a national walking network that connects all of Britainās towns, cities, and National Parks.
Check out Slow Ways and see how you can contribute: https://beta.slowways.org/. The movement needs support in reviewing mountain routes. Could you incorporate Slow Ways into the routes you plan? Sign up for emails and follow them on social media to stay updated.
In this conversation, we also talk about walking with a
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2025-01-2447 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineTim Jepson ā Climber, walker, paddler, BMC Cymru Gogledd/North Wales Chair.
Tim Jepson is best known for working the Bangor University
Outdoor Education PGCE. In that role he trained over 600 teachers of Outdoor
Education and as such he holds a special affection in the outdoor world. He
also worked at Plas y Brenin and more recently has been very involved with the
BMC. We talk about how Tim got into the outdoors, the career heās had and what
heās up to now. We finish with a conversation around sound advice for the
developing outdoor leaders and some environmental considerations. This was a lovely,
relaxed conversation with a ma...
2025-01-1742 min
Coffee and Code Cast58: Corn Pie & Christmas CornThis week it's a full house as we welcome Raine Lightner and Connor Peavey live on the show to talk about holiday plans, brewing projects and strange party and holiday food creations. We also dive into the Prusa Mini 3D Printer and Skydio 2 Drone.
Cold Open
Follow up
Brewing Projects
Connor Peavey
Strange Foods
Prusa Mini 3D Printer
Skydio 2 Drone
Show Notes
2025-01-151h 06
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineMehmet Karatay - Mountaineering Instructor and MWIS weather forecasterMehemet Karatay is a Mountaineering and Climbing
Instructor, Winter Mountain Leader and Orienteering coach based in the Cairngorms. He is part of the Mountain Weather Information Service (MWIS) team and has a doctorate in Glaciology. Mehmet reveals the origins of his name, how
he came to be a walker, climber and instructor in Scotland. We also talk about glaciology and forecasting for MWIS.
2025-01-1058 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineNew Year Special - Celyn Kehoe Welsh Upland FarmerWhat do you really know about upland farming? Given the farming protests going on currently I think it's really important to talk to real farmers about the issues affecting them. Listen to this podcast with Celyn from 2021 then come and meet her in person on the farm in June to find out more... ā https://www.mikeraine.co.uk/event-details/up-on-the-farmā
2025-01-0345 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike Raine2024 Christmas Special Teleri Fielden revistedI canāt believe itās four years since we interviewed Teleri
Fielden on the Outdoor Lives Podcast. This episode was recorded in 2020 just after the Corona virus has swept through the nation. You can actually come and meet Teleri this summer on our Down on the Farm Workshop. Come and find out more about the realities of farming, in particular nature friendly farming. Teleri has sheep and beef cattle on the land. She grazes the cattle on the hill in summer and seeing them up there is fabulous. She has been on her own farm for four
years and...
2024-12-271h 01
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineDr. Cath Flitcroft - Head of Access and Environment at the BMCDr Flitcroft is responsible for managing the BMC's
relationship with the Government and other countryside and recreational organisations. She is often to be found lobbying hard for the rights of hill walkers, climbers and mountaineers. She leads the BMC on policy and legislation issues affecting the cliff and mountain environment and is responsible for
replying to numerous consultation documents in England and Wales. She was once a champion athlete and has, by her own admission, spent far too much time in the wilderness. Her PhD is about peat bogs.
2024-12-2037 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineEsther Foster MCI and Development Coach in the Lake District.Esther does a lot of rock climbing work from beginners to
coaching for progression. She works on Mountain training Courses, she is Director of the Womenās Climbing Symposium and, with a Post Graduate Qualification in Environmental Education, she works with the Field Studies Council too.Ā We talk about but her pathway to success, the Womenās Climbing Symposium and some good advice for others progressing through the Mountain Training schemes
2024-12-1339 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineJonny Hulson, Land Managment Development Officer at North Wales Wildlife TrustA big chat about land management, particularly in the uplands. And what changes to the way we support farmers could mean for the hills.
2024-12-0638 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineLou Tully - Freedom OutdoorsLou runs Freedoms Outdoors based her in Eryri National Park. She, with her partner john, also run an accommodation base called Capel Tanrallt. In the podcast we find out how Lou got into the outdoors and the incredible range of pursuits in which she has, and does, take part. Lou has become known as one of the largest providers of ML training and assessment, running courses monthly through most of the year.
She recognises how lucky she has been in her career with supportive people around her and time to engage in a whole manner of outdoor...
2024-11-2935 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineIago Thomas, National Trust Peatland Officer in North WalesIago is managing upland peat restoration on the National Trust Ysbyty Ifan estate here in Eryri National Park. He helps to understand why peat and blanket bogs are incredibly important and how they are trying to enhance
the status quo.
2024-11-2232 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineGus Routledge - ecoologist talks to Nathan ChrismasGus Routledge is a Scottish ecologist with a particular
interest in bryophytes, though he also puts a good case for grasses and sedges. He operates in the uplands, where he has found several very rare plants. In this podcast he discusses with Nathan what he does and the projects in which he is involved. Take a look at his inspiring posts on Instagram @pinkfootedgus
2024-11-1751 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineDarren Johnson - Mountain Leader and Chair of BMC MidlandsDarren Johnson is a Midlands based Mountain Leader who is currently the Chair of theĀ BMC Midlands
committee. Darren has a lifetime of diverse experience and a passion for bringing people together, he brings more to the outdoors than a love for adventure. Over the years, heās built a multi-faceted career, spanning local
government management, social services, and business ownership, which has given him a unique perspective on fostering resilience and connection. Darren runs a
mental health charity which offers counselling and psychotherapy. Darren is keen to create spacesāwhether in the wild or in conversationāwhere people feel
un...
2024-11-1551 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineHazel Moran of the Martin Moran Foundation talks to Dr. Nathan Chrismas for the Outdoor Lives PodcaHelen Moran of the Martin Moran Foundation talks to Dr.
Nathan Chrismas for the Outdoor Lives Podcast
The https://www.martinmoranfoundation.co.uk/
aims to inspire people through the power of mountain adventure, climbing and community in wild places. To elevate the lives of young people through purpose,
passion and powerful experiences in the mountains and to remove barriers for young people who want to explore the beauty, freedom and value of our natural world.
Find how Martinās son and daughter are leading the work of the foundation
2024-11-1040 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineLou Reynolds, International Mountain GuideLou, from Devon, is now living and working in the French
Alps as a Mountain Guide. She talks through gaining her Mountain Training Qualifications and then becoming a Guide. She tells us what it's like to work as a Guide. She now lives in Chamonix with her Mountain Guide husband and they are expecting their first child, which is always a challenge for self-employed people.Ā We do, of course, touch on the added challenges a female climber has living the life of an instructor and Guide.
2024-11-0843 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineOutdoor Lives - Guided by NatureMia and Caroline are Dilyn Nature/Guided by Nature and they run the excellent Practical Mental Health Skills Workshop for Outdoor Leaders. I wanted to find out more about them, what they do and how they do it. We talk about each one of their personal journeys to form Guided by Nature/Dilyn Nature. We discover the range of work they do and more about future CPD plans. We finish with some free top tips!
Take a look at their offering at www.guidedbynature.cymru
2024-11-0152 min
Toronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike PodcastChantal Kreviazuk: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1573In this 1573rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike is joined by Chantal Kreviazuk as they discuss her career in music, her relationship with Our Lady Peace's Raine Maida, her amazing memories of Colour Moving and Still, and her son Rowan's new music and her upcoming 10th album.
Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, The Yes We Are Open podcast from Moneris and RecycleMyElectronics.ca.
If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities...
2024-10-311h 27
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineOutdoor Lives series five - introductionHello, this is a short introduction to the forthcoming series with special news of a new development.
2024-10-1506 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineSnowdonia Society - Make a Difference Weekend
This is a special, bonus summer edition of the podcast. I visited the Cymdeithas Eryri/Snowdonia Society weekend in Nant Gwynant to find out more about the Society and the event.
Cymdeithas Eryri's Make A Difference (MAD) weekend was funded by the UK Government, with fundsĀ administered by Gwynedd Council.
A full new series will start in November
2024-08-3129 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineAngela Charlon - Director of Ramblers CymruAngela heads up the Ramblers in Wales. She leads a team campaign on behalf of footpaths and walkers. We chat about what the Ramblers are doing and how they are going about it. We touch on many topics, such as
working with Welsh Government, volunteers and landowners.
2024-03-2633 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineSarah Price, Lowland Leader at Walk HaySarah believes passionately in the importantance of walking for all. Her business is based in a lowland area and she thinks the Lowland Leader could be more valued. āThere are such a high percentage of the population that, if you have āhillā, āmountainā, āchallengeā or āhikeā in the title of anything, they wonāt even consider it.ā Sarah Price.
2024-03-1945 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineNathan Jones - Discover a GuideStaff Sergeant Nathan Jones is anĀ Adventurous Training
Instructor (ATI) in the Royal Army Physical Training Corps (RAPTC),Ā Nathan is on a mission to transform people's lives through the power of the outdoors by connecting wannabe adventurers with professional guides and instructors through the Discover A Guide platform.
2024-03-1230 min
Raine On Your ParadeRaine on Your Parade: Stranger Things- The GateThe season two finale, finally.
Mike pulls a Noah from the notebook
"I 'wrote' every day for a year"
And El tells him she telepathically left him on 'read' and hopper takes the blame so Mike beats him up and hopper lets him because he's emotionally intelligent
El sticks her thumb in Dustin's mouth and her cold shoulder at Max
Nancy and Jonathon get steamy again but this time it is not fun and his mom and brother is there (kind of)
Billy hits on Karen and then hits on Steve (in more than one...
2024-03-102h 44
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineRhys Wheldon-Roberts - Partnerships officer at Cwm Idwal.
Rhys works for a combination of the National Trust, the
Eryri National Park and Natural Resources Wales. He is the warden and public engagement officer for the National Nature Reserve that contains Cwm Idwal.
2024-03-0545 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineRob Pugh - Chair of the Association of Mountaineering InstructorsRob is the current Chair of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI). He is a keen climber, freelance mountaineering instructor and technical advisor based in the South Lakes. He offers offer Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI), Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI) and Climbing Wall Development Instructor(CWDI) courses. He can provide guiding, and a range of climbing courses.
2024-02-2743 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineDavid Elias ā Author of Shaping the WildDavid is a conservationist and naturalist, and this book is
a story of nature, farming, conservation and reconciliation in the Welsh uplands. It is set on one particualr farm and we get to learn about that farm, the people who work there, their history and the story of their land. It's a great read. In this podcast we discuss some of the issues
raised in the book and glance at the interaction between farming and conservation.
2024-02-2054 min
Dekota Daily ShowIs Usher Messing With That Man Wife?The internet is calling Usher a home wrecker and Shannon Sharp calls out Mike Epps hands.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dekota-daily-show--2844090/support.
2024-02-1408 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineShane Ohly ā CEO of Ourea Events
Shane is the Chief Executive Officer of Ourea events. Ourea
Events are well known as the organisers of challenging running events such as
the Dragonās Back Race and the Cape Wrath Trail Run. He is a seasoned elite
runner and extreme climber himself; he currently holds the record for the
fastest unsupported round of the Lake District Classic Rock Routes. Shane is also
a member of the Kendal Mountain Rescue Team and has held senior roles within
the team for the last ten years. Our conversation took place the day after he
had run across Wales on...
2024-02-1349 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineChris Forrest ā Chief Instructor Joint Services Mountain Training,
Chris Forrest ā Chief Instructor Joint Services Mountain Training, former Senior Instructor at Plas y Brenin and Instructor at Glenmore Lodge. UIAGM Guide, Kayak and Canoe Coach, Climber, skier, paddler and family man.
2024-02-0643 min
RAGE Works Network-All ShowsFight In Sight Podcast-Episode 156 | Mike HeckThe Role of Media in MMA and Why Did Jon Anik Apologize - FIS Ep.156 ft. MMMFighting.COM's Mike Heck
What the Heck?! It's Mike Heck!
On this episode of the podcast, we talk with MMA media icon Mike Heck about the state of MMA media, what it's all about, why PFL press conferences are empty, why Jon Anik apologized, and what the heck Timmy and Raine need to do to get consistent front row seats at UFC events!? It's a great interview, and we hope you enjoy the professionalism and experience Mike...
2024-02-041h 12
Fight In Sight PodcastThe Role of Media in MMA and Why did Jon Anik Apologize - FIS Ep.156 ft. MMMFighting.COM's Mike HeckWhat the Heck?! It's Mike Heck! On this episode of the podcast we talk with mma media icon Mike Heck about the state of mma media, what it's all about, why PFL press conferences are empty, why Jon Anik apologized, and what the heck do Timmy and Raine need to do to get consistent front row seats at UFC events!? It's a great interview and we hope you enjoy the professionalism and experience Mike brings! Plus, Raine and Timmy delve even deeper into the Jon Anik story. Why would he take social media comments so harsh? Why would he cry...
2024-02-011h 12
Fight In Sight PodcastThe Role of Media in MMA and Why did Jon Anik Apologize - FIS Ep.156 ft. MMMFighting.COM's Mike HeckWhat the Heck?! It's Mike Heck!
On this episode of the podcast we talk with mma media icon Mike Heck about the state of mma media, what it's all about, why PFL press conferences are empty, why Jon Anik apologized, and what the heck do Timmy and Raine need to do to get consistent front row seats at UFC events!? It's a great interview and we hope you enjoy the professionalism and experience Mike brings!
Plus, Raine and Timmy delve even deeper into the Jon Anik story. Why would he take social media comments so harsh? Why would he...
2024-02-011h 12
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineAlec Young - Plastic Free yr Wyddfa OfficerAlec works for the Eryri National Park and is the project
manager for the Yr Wyddfa Plastic Free project. The project is about much more than just plastic. Listed to Alec explain what is going on, why it's important, how it's making a difference and how you can help. Can Snowdon become the worldās first āplastic freeā mountain?
2024-01-3052 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineRich Griffiths, Chair Llanberis Mountain Rescue TeamRich is a climber, walker, biker and A&E Consultant. He heads up the medical team for Ourea Events and is an active member of, and doctor with, the busiest mountain rescue team in the country.
2024-01-2343 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineRory Francis, Director of the Snowdonia SocietyThe Snowdonia Society is a member-based conservation charity that works with local communities, organisations, businesses and individuals to help look after Snowdonia.Ā Since 1967 the Snowdonia Society has worked tirelessly to ensure that Snowdonia is well-protected, well-managed and enjoyed by all.
2024-01-1650 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineHelen Pye ā Assistant Director, Head of Consultancy, of the National Trust in WalesMountain Leader, Nature Friendly Farmer, former Bannau Brycheiniog Ranger, former Yr Wyddfa Warden, Former Head Warden and Senior Manager at Eryri National Park; Helen Pye chats about her new role at the National Trust the
land the Trust own, how itās managed and a few other tangents besides.
2024-01-1049 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineFiona and Rob Nicholson - Plas Coch Hotel, LlanberisFormer headteachers Fiona and Rob Nicholson have been
running Gwesty Plas Coch in Llanberis since 2019. Their vision was to develop Plas Coch as part of the outdoor community whilst themselves working hard to become part of their new home village community. Their knowledge of the Eryri mountains and lakes have helped them to establish themselves and drove their recent endeavours to become the first āGold Levelā business under the Plastic Free Yr Wyddfa scheme.
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2024-01-0245 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RainePhill GeorgePhill has been an active mountaineer for over 40 years.
During that time he has completed the Winter Mountain Climbing Instructor (WMCI) qualification and the British Mountain Guides scheme (IFMGA) which qualifies him for all aspects of mountaineering activities world wide. Phill is a qualified teacher and has worked for private and local Education based centres throughout the country on an instructional basis and as a technical expert. Based in Snowdonia, he is now a very popular provider of National
Governing Body Awards for Summer Mountain Leader (ML) Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) and Hill & Moorland (HML)
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2023-12-2643 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RainePete Edwards - Climbing Coach
Pete Edwards owns and runs his own business, Prowess Climbing Coaching; helping climbers of all abilities and ages to not only improve their climbing grade but also their enjoyment of their climbing by helping improve technical, tactical and psychological skills. Prowess also provides coach education courses, including the BMC FUNdamentals of Climbing workshops and other CPD workshops.
Pete speaks intelligently about the relatively new world of
climbing coaching.
2023-12-1946 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineTom Carrick, BMC Wales Access and Conservation OfficerIn a wide ranging conversation with Tom about his role and how he comes to be doing it we touch on all sorts of things, including the fact that it didn't freeze on Clogwyn Ddu (850m) at all last winter!
2023-12-1257 min
Raine On Your ParadeRaine on Your Parade: Stranger Things- The Lost SisterWe start off with Eleven trying to track down her "sister" aka another child Brenner kidnapped, in case we forgot what an evil monster that guy was (is?)
El finds her in Chicago and overhears Aunt Becky (have mercy) tattling on her to Flo at the Hawkins police Dept.
El then starts her episode-long crime spree by stealing Becky's money and getting out of there, leaving Terry in her dream circle like the rebellious daughter she's been all season
Dressed in her most bada** bibbed overalls, El hits the mean...
2023-12-073h 23
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineMal Creasey - retiredMal Creasey has influenced thousands of mountain leaders, instructors and guides in a climbing career spanning over 60 years. He worked as the Technical Officer for Mountain Training England, as a Guide in the Alps and as a
member of staff at Plas y Brenin. He was involved in the first two MIA (now MCI) courses, heās an author, writer and is still active walking and climbing every week.
2023-12-0547 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineDewi Davies - revisitedDewi Davies is the Project Manager for National Trust Cymru focussing on the Uwch Conwy catchment in the east of Eryri National Park.
Dewi leads a team of people on the restoration of nature,
predominantly peatland at the head of the river basin, but also working on rivers and their catchments to improve habitats by restoring natural processes and increasing tree cover. The project also supports farming tradition and
heritage. They are working on access improvements, so that people living and visiting the area can benefit from nature, too. All this helps with mitigating the effects of...
2023-11-2854 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RainePaule Poole of Paul Poole MountaineeringPaul Poole runs a range of mountain based training courses in north Wales. He's a very popular provider of the Mountain Leader Courses and the Rock Climbing Instrucotor courses. Paul also runs trips to Scotland, Morocco and Nepal. Listen in to find out more about him and the way he does things.
2023-11-211h 07
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineRobbie Blackhall-Miles, Conservation ScientistMy guest today is Robbie Blackhall-Miles of Llanberis. He
is, amongst other things, a conservation scientist, ethno-ecologist, ecology lecturer at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, writer, horticulturist, and the charity Plantlifeās Vascular Plant Officer for the National Heritage Lottery
funded Natur am Byth project - a partnership project between Natural Resources Wales and 9 environmental charities.
2023-11-1457 min
Raine On Your ParadeRaine on Your Parade: Stranger Things- The SpyWHAT IS WRONG WITH MY BOY????
well he's a liar is one of the things... lol but no that's not really his fault but still, naughty
Steve gives Dustin terrible dating and hair advice while tossing raw meat around...
Max calls Lucas a mormon and Billy gets more buff and (Im assuming) racist by the second...
Mike is a good friend but more importantly for this episode he's a smart friend
Jonathon did indeed enjoy the pullout and from the grin on her...
2023-11-103h 35
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineDan Lane, Operations Manager, RAW Adventures
Dan Lane, Operations Manager at RAW Adventures is a Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, Chemistry Graduate, keen climber and proud dog owner. Dan is also a trustee of the Tom Furey Trust.
In Dan's role he employs many walking leaders and climbing instructors, he organises major events and manages to climb in between. He works on ML courses and has been central to the setting up of the Tom Fury Trust.
2023-11-0745 minOutdoor Lives by Mike RaineOutdoor First Aid TrainingJut a little chat about First Aid in the outdoors. To fill the mid-summer gap before Outdoor Lives returns in the Autumn.
2023-07-1714 min
Raine On Your ParadeRaine on Your Parade: Stranger Things- Dig DugHopper should make some 'don't be stupid' rules for himself because once again he's got himself into mortal danger and no one even knows where he is... thankfully Mike and Joyce are... well they don't really do anything but they do know Bob and Bob is good at puzzles so he has to be a superhero and figure out that the scribbles all over Joyce's house are a map of Hawkins... thanks Bob... and at the X is treasure and that treasure is Hopper's sexy dad bod that Joyce can't stop thinking about so hard that she repeatedly forgets Bob...
2023-07-012h 09
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineJames McHaffie - rock climber, mountaineering instructor, climate activist and authorJames McHaffie is well known in climbing circles for his high-end
ascents of some of the hardest sport and trad rook climbs in the world. He has climbed over 200 routes of E7 and above. He has soled 100 Extremes in a day in the Lake District, he has completed all the climbs in Ken Wilsonās Extreme Rock book and heās the āKing of the Passā having climbed Jerryās Roof, Central Icefall Direct and Lord of the Flies all on the same day. But heās more than a climber and today I wanted to ask him about working for...
2023-06-3039 min
Raine On Your ParadeRaine on Your Parade: Stranger Things- Will the WiseWill finds out exactly why everyone says smoking is bad for you.
Eleven does some redecorating at the cabin
Will helps Joyce redecorate her house again this time with terror puzzles and coldness
Nancy is the smartest person ever!!
Mike is being so kind to Will that he has to balance it by being a jerk to max for no reason
We find out that Billy is a straight up racist, so no one should be defending him.
And Hopper decides it will be easier to dig a hole to the center of the earth and bury himself in a...
2023-06-132h 15
Raine On Your ParadeRaine on Your Parade: Stranger Things- The PollywogThe pic says it all, "Dustin!"
This episode should have been titled, "poor choices"
Eleven is proving how "not stupid" she is by breaking every single "don't be stupid" rule.
Dustin is breaking his own "don't be stupid" rules by harboring a visitor from the upside down who was a stowaway aboard the SS Will Byers...
Mike is mean to Max for literally no reason, Steve gets jealous of Jonathon and Nancy... again. Get this, because Jonathon drove her home... because Steve asked him to? What the heck Steve? how does that even make sense? Jonathan and Nancy (mostly Nancy...
2023-05-282h 49
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineThe Mountain Leader - the pictures, Mike Raine.Let me tell you more about the pictures used in The Mountain Leader -a practical manual.
2023-05-0431 min
Raine On Your ParadeRaine on Your Parade: Stranger Things 2- Mad Maxoh boy here we go again, season 2 we meet Max, who I LOVE... Jonathon gives one of his famous speeches first thing which is a treat... dustin has teeth now and is purring and it's a good thing considering what happens to the cat later his mom Claudia is going to need another one... Will is being called Zombie boy like he really needs more things to traumatize his sensitive little big compassionate heart :(
OH and the duffers know how to do fan service precisely the right amount... because the last 2 minutes are the...
2023-05-033h 02
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineThe Mountain Leader - a practical manual, Mike RaineThis is a bonus podcast where I simply talk about the book, The Mountain Leader - a practical manual. How the book came about, what it covers, who it's aimed at and much more. Just a bit of insight for you really.
2023-03-3118 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineSabine Nouvet, project officer with the Celtic Rainforest Project.Sabine Nouvet is a project officer with the Celtic Rainforest Project. This 7-year LIFE project is funded by the European Commission Nature and Biodiversity Fund and Welsh Government Green Infrastructure Grant. It focuses on protecting and restoring 5 designated temperate rainforests across 40,000ha of Wales.
As an Ecologist, Sabine has been working with farmers and landowners across Eryri for more than 15 years with the mission to improve the environment in cooperation with people and their livestock. Before that, she studied Fish and Wildlife Management in her home country of Canada, and helped with various ecological research projects across...
2023-02-1442 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineGuy Wilson, Pure OutdoorsGuy Wilson is the founder of Pure Outdoor, based in the Peak District. An award winning Outdoor Training Centre and B Corp. Guy has been working as a
mountaineering instructor and in business development at Pure Outdoor for over 15 years and loves spending all of his spare time in the hills. Guy is another example of people who make things Ā happen and makes them happen well. Lot's of inspirational advice in this one.
2023-02-0741 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineDr. Nathan Chrismas, Mountain Leader, climber and LichenologistDr. Nathan Chrismas, Mountain Leader, climber and Lichenologist. Nathan is a keen outdoor person with a passion for the natural world. Heās a key member of the British Lichenological Societyās education team. Nathan has joined in with one or two of my workshops and his enthusiasm and natural way of introducing the world of lichens has proven fascinating and inspiring to the group. Nathan will the be leading on a Nature of Snowdonia - Lichen Special Workshop in the Rhinogiau, look out for these on www.mikeraine.co.ukĀ
2023-01-2430 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineKevin Walker, author, photographer, mountain leader and public speakerKevin Walker, author, photographer, mountain leader and public speaker, perhaps best known for his range of mountain and moorland navigation books and courses which he runs from Crickhowell, in the Brecon Beacons.
2023-01-1044 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineNed Feesey, Nature Trust Ranger and Farmer.Ned Feesey, Nature Trust Ranger and Farmer. Ā Ned works for the National Trust in north Wales and heās currently the Area Ranger for the Carneddau and Glyderau. Ned set up and led the National Trustās footpath team from 2017 to this year. Ā Ned, with his wife Teleri Fielden, runs a small nature friendly farm. The farm we visit on our Down on the Farm Workshop.
We talk about managing the National Trustās projects in the Carneddau, footpath work and running a small nature friendly farm.
2023-01-0346 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineNick Livesey, photographer, mountain leader and commentator.For this year's Christmas special I was very pleased to be joined by Nick Livesay, expect it all, with baubles on ! Nick Livesey lives and works in Snowdonia. Heās appeared on podcasts before and has an uplifting story. Many of you will know him from the cheery counter service he provided at the Moel Siabod CafĆ©, but what has he been doing since he left? We engage in conversation bout what Nick has been doing, though lockdowns and building the Secret Snowdonia brand. We share our passion for Yr Wyddfa and the quieter, less spoilt, corners of Snowdonia.
2022-12-2743 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineLucy Wallace, Mountain leader, trainer and assessor. President of the Scottish Ramblers.Lucy Wallace, Mountain Leader. Lucy is a Mountain Leader, Winter Mountain Leader and International Mountain Leader living and working on Aran. She is also the President of the Scottish Ramblers. She is a member of the Aran Mountain Rescue team. Lucy leads wildlife walks on Aran and travels to work as a Mountain Leader including to train and assess other Mountain Leaders. We also talk about Lucyās role as the Honorary President of the Scottish Ramblers, being a role model and our shared love of the upland environment.
Her photograph is used courtesy of the Scottish Ra...
2022-12-1328 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineJohn Cousins, Chief Executive of Mountain Training UK and IrelandJohn Cousins is the Chief Executive of Mountain training UK and Ireland. Ā Mountain Training UK & Ireland administers six qualifications and is also the coordinating body for all of the national Mountain Training organisations of the UK and Ireland.
John is an experienced leader and instructor himself, being a qualified British Mountain Guide and Mountaineering Instructor. Heās been on many climbing expeditions and has done some particularly interesting and challenging family canoe adventures across the Canadian Wilderness, heās still very active in the hills as a keen fell runner.
2022-12-0640 min
Reservations with Raine WaylandBe Funny, Comma, When You Can, Period.Hey Reservos! We are back with an amazing episode! This week we are discussing Mike Millsā Cāmon Cāmon! Listen as we breakdown this beautifully crafted story where personal growth and can come from unlikely places. Enjoy!
2022-11-221h 02
Reservations with Raine & JeremyBe Funny, Comma, When You Can, Period.Hey Reservos! We are back with an amazing episode! This week we are discussing Mike Millsā Cāmon Cāmon! Listen as we breakdown this beautifully crafted story where personal growth and can come from unlikely places. Enjoy!Ā
2022-11-221h 02
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineRachael Crewesmith, Mountaineering Instructor, Mountain Bike Leader and CompereRachael Crewesmith, mountaineering instructor, mountain bike leader, former hockey international and compere. Rachael has been heavily involved in the Womenās Trad Fest and the Women in Mountain Training Conference. She will be hosting a stage at the Kendal Film Festival. We talk about getting to be an instuctor, leader and coach and the importance of role models.
2022-11-1526 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineDom Ferris founder and director of Trash Free Trails.Dom Ferris founder and director of Trash Free Trails.
Dom began thinking about doing something different back in 2017 whilst still working for Surfers Against Sewage. He wanted to be for something not against. He knew there were litter problems in our society with many businesses producing materials for us to waste. Rather than see poor littering habits developed in urban and roadside areas spreading to our trails and footpaths he wanted to positively influence the way people behave in the countryside. He wanted them to connect better with these special places and the nature within them and...
2022-11-0855 min
Raine On Your ParadeRaine on Your Parade: Stranger Things- The BathThis is the penultimate episode of season 1, and it is one of the best ones I've ever seen, it sets everything up perfectly. We have all our separate factions coming together as one, sharing each piece of the puzzle with one another, it's exhilarating.Ā
Mike is saying the right thing? wow finally...Ā
One look from Hopper at Eleven and every cell in my body is screaming "ADOPT THE CHILD! ADOPT HER NOW!"Ā
Several emotional wounds deep inside of me are healed by Joyce Byers finally showing Eleven some appreciation.Ā
And by Luca...
2022-08-182h 00
Raine On Your ParadeRaine on Your Parade: Stranger Things- The MonsterThe one episode where Steve is kind of a jerk, it was just one, not the whole season... and he was hurt so meh... I mean he reacted poorly to the hurt but it wasn't just him being like that for no reason...Ā
Eleven is just so many goals in this episode, when people yell at me I also would like to just go sit in the forest with several boxes of waffles and eat them all like I don't give one single crap...Ā
We meet Terry Ives and the room that could have been, an...
2022-08-082h 37
Raine On Your ParadeRaine on Your Parade: Stranger Things- The Flea and the AcrobatHere we are again, at a funeral for some cotton stuffed in rubber... weird... but at least Lonnie is here to help (sarcasm) Hopper is just... I would say paranoid but he has a reason to be... Dustin is the smartest kid on the planet, Mr. Clark is just sweet as molasses... Joyce is not putting up with the BS, and Nancy is not putting up with the BS... Eleven is just finding out about the BS and trying to avoid it at all costs... mike yell at my girl one more time I dare you...Ā
This e...
2022-07-182h 28
Raine On Your ParadeRaine On Your Parade: Stranger Things- The Weirdo on Maple StreetShe's a freak, she's a weirdo, what the h*ll is she doing here? Eleven finds herself in a basement and has to listen to Mike go on and on about toys...come on MIke, hasn't she suffered enough?Ā
We also start the saga of the gaslighting of Joyce Byers that starts because her phone keeps prank calling her with lightening bolts... I want to see the Demogorgon giggling on the other line like "hey, is your refrigerator running? Cause your son sure is... tee hee"Ā
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2022-05-151h 51
RomanistanRaine Geoghegan: Writer and PerformerWe are delighted to interview Raine Geoghegan. Raine is of mixed heritage, English-Romany, Welsh and Irish. She is a Poet, Prose Writer, Playwright, Voice Over Artist and Performance Coach. Nominated twice for the Pushcart Prize; Forward Prize and Best of the Net, her work has been published internationally both in print and online as well as being widely anthologized, including in Wagtail: The Roma Womenās Poetry Anthology. She is the Romani Script Consultant for the musical āFor Tonightā. Her first full collection, The Talking Stick, will be published soon with Salmon Poetry Press.You can find her wo...
2022-04-3051 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineDr. Mark Avery, Conservation activistDr. Mark Avery is a former Conservation Director with the RSPB, a scientist and naturalist, he his passionate about birdlife. Mark is the author of Inglorious (2015) a hugely influential book which accused the driven grouse shooting industry of being completely unsustainable. He campaigns on conservation issues, heās a blogger, writer and public speaker. Mark, along with Ruth Tingay and Chris Packham, is a director of the legal campaign group Wild Justice
2022-03-0137 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineAmanda Anderson Director of the Moorland AssociationAmanda Anderson is the Director of the Moorland Association.
Amanda steers the Moorland Associationās management of heather moorland, boosting populations of important birds, animals and plants. She liaises with Government and key national bodies.
With a masterās degree in aquaculture, honoursā degree in zoology, plus a further degree in post-16 education, sha has also worked in marketing and communications, working with leading countryside agencies, companies and estates.
Moorland Association members are responsible for over a million acres of the moorlands of England and Wales. This includes 860,000 acres of upland heather representing almost...
2022-02-2252 min
Raine On Your ParadeRaine On Your Parade: MTV's Wuthering Heights (Part 2)I wish I could dislike Heath the way he deserves but guys Mike Vogel... okay? I have flaws and weaknesses and Mike Vogel in rockstar beach bum attire is one of them...Ā
Plus he's dragging this rotting corpse of a movie through bad writing, bad music and incest with his incredible acting, he's the only one that feels sincere okay? Don't judge me I know heath is bad but just give me a break okay? Guys? lolĀ
"Before you... I wasn't" come on... that's sad :(Ā
Also in a beanie... our baby in a beanie, the true beanie baby if you wil...
2022-02-161h 18
Your Story with Mike74. Ringside RaineIn this episode of #YourStory, Mike speaks with ring announcer, interviewer, and TikTok sensation, "Ringisde" Raine Cruz!. From finding her passion for ring announcing in 2021 to being showcased on the grand stage at WWE SummerSlam in Las Vegas, Raine Cruz established herself as a YouTuber, portraying the heel manager role of Asuka. From then on, Raine has gone on to work with numerous professional wrestling companies, more particularly in the Orange County area with promotions such as OCCW and 3PWA. She also made a huge impact when she ring announced at Old Fashioned Wrestling at the iconic venue Don Quixote...
2022-02-1538 min
Raine On Your ParadeRaine On Your Parade: MTV's Wuthering Heights (Part 1)If you didn't see this movie and fall in love with Mike Vogel... you weren't a dumb teenager who only cared that he was hot... lolĀ
I can't believe how problematic things were in 2003! Who thought this straight-up abuse was romantic?... TW for abuse of all types and SA... just so many horrible men, there is not one good man in this movie... Mike Vogel does look soooo good but man Heath sucks... I love to feel guilty about enjoying this movie, join me in dragging it for at least two hours, along with me dragging Hulu's P...
2022-02-142h 12
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineDave Philips, BushcrafterDave is a Bushcrafter. He runs The Coastal Wanderer a small company which aims to introduce people to bushcrafting and foraging.
Bushcraft can elicit a bit of a mixed response from many of us in the outdoor community. It does seem to cover quite a wide range of activities. We have all seen some very bad practice around fire lighting and so called wild camping in the outdoors and weāve often blamed bushcraft TV shows or military wannabees in cotton camo gear. So, I wanted to find out more about what real bushcraft is and what we really mean by...
2022-02-0846 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineElfyn Jones, former - BMC Access and Conservation Officer for WalesElfyn was the Access and Conservation officer for the BMC in Wales. Elfyn hails from Blaenau Ffestiniog, heās a walker, climber, mountaineer and qualified mountain leader. He volunteers with the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team. Heās a qualified countryside manager who has worked for the Pembrokeshire National Park and as the National Trust Land Manager for the Carneddau. Heās the son of a farmer, a farm his brother still work whislt his mother is from a slate quarrying family. Elfyn is a first language Welsh speaker, all this makes him the perfect ambassador for Hillwalkers and Climbers in Wal...
2022-02-0141 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineSteve and Helen Howe, Dog Handlers and Mountain Course ProvidersSteve and Helen run a business offering First Aid and other training courses for mountain leaders. Steve and Helen are very experienced mountain rescuers, search dog handlers, they have walked the Munros and most of the Corbetts too. They are both recipients of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal for services to Mountain Rescue.
2022-01-1131 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineRuss Hore, SARLOCRuss is a climber and mountaineer who was a member of the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team for twenty years serving as chairman for two years before retiring from the team. Heās climbed in the Scottish winter and the Alps as well as the greater ranges of Greenland, Alaska and Patagonia.
He says that whilst sitting in a hotel room once, playing with geo-location code ( as you do) he came up with a germ of an idea that became SARLOC. SARLOC is a technology which has been adapted by search and rescue teams around the World an...
2021-12-0729 min
Adventure Pro PodcastMike Raine on the Nature of Snowdonia, getting a book published and the importance of understanding wild placesTodayās podcast guest is Mike Raine. Mike is most famous for his excellent book Nature of Snowdonia: A Guide to the Uplands for Hillwalkers and Climbers but is also a well-respected and highly experienced mountain professional and instructor based in North Wales. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Mike as much as I did and if you did, please leave a review and donāt forget to SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode we discuss: - The importance of understanding the nature of wild places - Self...
2021-12-0631 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RainePete Barron, John Muir Trust Manager for HelvellynPete Barron is the John Muir Trust Property Manager for the Glenridding Estate. Heās the man that manages Helvellyn. Pete worked for the Lake District National Park as a ranger for 23 years on everything from upland management and path maintenance to raptor protection, supervising volunteers and community engagement. He is now charged with looking after one of our favourite mountains. We find out what the JMT intends for Helvellyn and how they will achieve their aims.
2021-11-1746 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineCarey Davies, editor of TGOIn this episode Mike Raine, Nature of Snowdonia, chats to Carey Davies editor of TGO. Carey has made a successful career as an outdoor journalist. He has written for many outdoor publications and the Guardian newspaper. He has also had a stint as the BMC's Hillwalking officer. Carey remains a keen and committed hillwalker.
2021-11-1054 min
Mountain Walking Newbies: advice, information and inspiration for hill walkersEpisode 01:06 Mike Raine, Mountain Guide and AuthorIn this episode, Mike tells us about his background, the flora and fauna of Snowdonia and his book "Nature of Snowdonia", and tells us about some of his experiences of guiding in SnowdoniaSupport the Show.
2021-04-0449 min
Triple Bladed SwordStation Eleven, Part 9": The Terminal" and Stranger PlanetThis week, we look at making the familiar unfamiliar in the seventh part ofĀ Station Eleven, bringing it into conversation with Craig Raine's riddle poem "A Martian Sends a Postcard Home" and Nathan Pyle's webcomic,Ā Stranger Planet.Ā Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-1343 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineDr. Marian Pye ā Scheme Manager, Carneddau Landscape PartnershipThe Carneddau is a special and varied landscape. A partnership of organisations is delivering a scheme to help people discover, record, care for and celebrate the Carneddau with the help of funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Marian oversees the programme of 24 projects that make up the Carneddau Landscape Partnership Scheme, supporting the core team and partners to achieve the Partnershipās vision. As a local resident, hill walker, runner, biker, and place-name enthusiast, itās a place thatās grown close to Marianās heart and has been her refuge during lockdown.
2021-03-0352 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineDewi Davies, National Trust Project Manager for the Upper Conwy Catchment ProjectDewi Davies is the National Trustās Project Manger for the Upper Conwy Catchment Project -a landscape scale project to improve the quality of the environment and heritage of the Upper Conwy catchment. Dewi comes from a background of working in the uplands on land management, access and conservation. He has also worked for Snowdonia National Park as Senior Warden and was the first Cwm Idwal partnership officer. Dewi believes in taking action to improve access to the countryside and land management for nature, and doing this with other people who care about the same things. A fluent welsh sp...
2021-02-2455 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineFranco Ferrero, sailor, paddler, climber, horseman, author and CEO of Pesda PressFranco is the managing director of Pesda Press which he founded and has steered to becoming one of the most respected specialist outdoor publishing houses with a fleet of sea kayak, canoe, climbing and canyoning guidebooks alongside specialist instructional manuals and the visionary Nature of Snowdonia; the āMLās bibleā.
He worked for many years as a kayaking coach and a mountaineering instructor including stints as Head of Paddlesports at Plas y Brenin and at Plas Menai. He has paddled throughout the United Kingdom and in many parts of the world including Nepal, Scandinavia, the coast of Brittany in France, the Eu...
2021-01-2856 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineTeleri Fielden, is a new entrant farmer.30 year old Teleri is a new entrant farmer who, despite not growing up on a farm, has always wanted to be in agriculture - announcing to her Mum at the age of four that she wanted to be a 'lady farmer'!
Teleri has recently began a 10 year tenancy on a 100acre farm in Nantmor, Beddgelert with her fiancĆ© Ned (who also isnāt from a farming background!) and sheepdogs Roy and Ralff. She works off-farm for FUW (Farmersā Union of Wales) and is also on the Nature Friendly Farming Network steering group for Wales.
2020-12-1656 min
Outdoor Lives by Mike RaineDr. Barbara Jones, climber, BMC volunteer, ecologist and Snowdon Lily expert.Barbara is an ecologist and climber who was, until a few years ago, the Upland Ecologist for Wales involved in researching and advising on the ecology, conservation and management of the Welsh uplands. Her main interest is in arctic-alpine vegetation and she is the expert on the Snowdon Lily. Cwm Idwal is a special place for arctic-alpines and it was Barbara who worked to conserve these plants and increase the size of their populations by removing most grazing from the Cwm. Hopefully, you have spotted the difference there in recent years!
Barbara often pops up on TV as āthe strange wo...
2020-12-0256 min2020-11-1300 min
Reservations with Raine & JeremyDid You Get That Memo?Hey Cool Cats and Kittens, this week is a light hearted episode. This week we discuss Office Space, the 1999 Mike Judge classic! Form all out favorite jokes, characters, and one liners, we talk about it all. Enjoy!
2020-04-071h 13
ROCK THE MIKE / WICKED SERMONRaine Michaels; Sports Illustrated's SwimSuit Model LIVE on the "Rock Line"Raine Michaels calls into the "MONSTER Rock Line" days before her debutĀ in one of the most ICONIC Magazines in history ... the Sports Illustrated SwimSuit issue!Ā
We chat about how she landed S.I. and even talk about the time she went backstage with Shawn Mendes ...Not to mention what its like to be in SHARKNADO ... All this an sooo much more ... On ROCK THE MIKE!
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2019-05-0521 min
March Forth with Mike BaumanEpisode 47: Raine WilderOn this week's Bauman's Breakdown, Mike Bauman chats with Toledo-bred hip-hop/alternative artist Raine Wilder. The two discuss Wilder's path in music, including his early beginnings, his past struggles with drugs and bad relationships and his latest album "Vibes." Wilder also talks to Bauman about his outlook on life, including the Law of Attraction and how it played a role in the concept of "Vibes." This podcast features the song "Me and Myself" off the latest album, available on iTunes!
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2015-05-1956 min