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Scottish Poetry Library PodcastFrom the Archive: Best Scottish Poems 2012Best Scottish Poems is the Scottish Poetry Library’s annual online anthology of the 20 Best Scottish Poems, edited each year by a different editor. Bookshops and libraries – with honourable exceptions – often provide a very narrow range of poetry, and Scottish poetry in particular. Best Scottish Poems offers readers in Scotland and abroad a way of sampling the range and achievement of our poets, their languages, forms, concerns.
It is in no sense a competition but a personal choice, and this year’s editors, the novelists Louise Welsh and Zoë Strachan, checked and balanced each other’s predilections. Their intro...
2025-03-2354 minScottish Poetry Library PodcastFrom the Archive: Best Scottish Poems 2012Best Scottish Poems is the Scottish Poetry Library’s annual online anthology of the 20 Best Scottish Poems, edited each year by a different editor. Bookshops and libraries – with honourable exceptions – often provide a very narrow range of poetry, and Scottish poetry in particular. Best Scottish Poems offers readers in Scotland and abroad a way of sampling the range and achievement of our poets, their languages, forms, concerns.
It is in no sense a competition but a personal choice, and this year’s editors, the novelists Louise Welsh and Zoë Strachan, checked and balanced each other’s predilections. Their intro...
2025-03-2354 min
The Rising Beyond PodcastEp 131: How Pursuing Your Dreams Can Jumpstart Healing from Abuse with Lola Reid AllinOne of the most devastating consequences of coercive control and domestic abuse is the stripping away of the victim’s identity and sense of self.The emotional and psychological abuse leads victims to feel incapable of doing even small tasks that may once have felt easy, let alone the belief that one can follow their dreams.What if finding a way to take that first step towards your dreams could catapult your healing?On this episode of The Rising Beyond Podcast, I talk with Lola REid Allin on how following her dreams to be...
2024-12-2543 min
The Executives' Lounge: Redefining Leadership, One Story at a Time29. Don't Be Silly. Girls Don't Fly Airplanes!Lola Reid Allin is a former Airline Transport Rated Pilot, Class I Flight Instructor, and Flight Examiner, as well as a SCUBA Dive Master, adventurer, and an award-winning author and photographer.
I decided to sit down with Lola after reading her book, Highway to the Sky: An Aviator's Journey.
Lola shares her story in a way that gives us a window into what being a woman with a passion for flying airplanes was like in the 1970's and we learn how she carved a path for herself despite obstacles and challenges along the way.
2024-11-2226 min
Success Made to Last LegendsSuccess with Aviator Lola Reid Allin debuting her memoir Highway to the Sky: An Aviator's JourneyHer name is Lola. She is an aviator and now a noted author of Highway to the Sky- An Aviator's Journey.Lola Reid Allin is a former Airline Transport Pilot and flight instructor, as well as a SCUBA Dive Master, and an award-winning author and photographer whose work has appeared in many notable national and international publications, including National Post, Globe & Mail, Toronto Star, National Geographic, Santa Fe Centre for Photography, Verge Magazine: Travel with Purpose, & Grapevine Magazine. To promote the role of women in aviation and to encourage other females to consider aviation careers, Lola i...
2024-11-0838 min
The Thick and Mystic MomentEpisode 224 - WHITE RIVER BEAR IN LONDONIn this episode of "The Thick and Mystic Moment" podcast, host Robert John Hadfield narrates the extraordinary story of Harry Colebourn, a veterinary surgeon, and his chance encounter with a bear cub that would unexpectedly leave a profound impact on popular culture.
The story begins in 1914 when Colebourn, who had moved from England to Canada to pursue veterinary studies, enlisted in the army during World War I. While traveling across Canada to embark for Europe, Colebourn bought a bear cub for $20 from a trapper in White River. He named the bear Winnipeg, or "Winnie" for short, after...
2024-01-2119 min
How To Academy PodcastAstronaut Chris Hadfield Meets Robin InceA global superstar following his legendary cover version of David Bowie’s Space Oddity aboard the ISS, Colonel Chris Hadfield is also an ace fighter pilot, a veteran of two space walks, the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers, the former NASA Director of Operations in Russia, one of the most popular TED talkers of all time, an adviser to SpaceX and Virgin Galactic, and was personally asked by King Charles to help lead a new project to protect the space environment.He joins the How To Academy Podcast to share out-of-this-world stories from his life to...
2023-11-151h 31
The Rational Reminder Podcast2022: A Year in ReviewIt has been an amazing year for the podcast. We have had some incredible guests during 2022 who have provided us and listeners with insights and thought-provoking ideas about the world of finance. We covered a lot of ground and to wrap up the year we decided to recap some of our favourite moments for listeners. In this episode, we highlight the many themes covered during this year, such as the basics of investing, stocks and bonds, how to make wise investment decisions, gender inequality, asset management, index funds, market trends, and portfolio management. We also highlight some of the...
2022-12-291h 42
Learn or Be Learned62. Robin Sharma's Mentee Shares His Mindset to Getting to the Next Level ft. Nicky BillouNicky Billou is the #1 International Best Selling Author of the book: Finish Line ThinkingTM: How to Think and Win Like a Champion, The Thought Leader’s Journey: A Fable of Life, and The Power Of Connecting: How To Activate Profitable Relationships By Serving Your Network. He is an in-demand and highly inspirational speaker to corporate audiences such as RBC, Lululemon, Royal LePage, and TorStar Media. He is an advisor and confidante to some of the most successful and dynamic entrepreneurs in Canada. He is the co-founder of eCircle Academy (www.eCircleAcademy.com ) where he runs a yearlong Mastermind & Educational progr...
2022-11-2937 min
Future Fuzz - The Digital Marketing PodcastEP.23 - Conor McKenzie-Wilde - 5 guidelines for digital marketeers to get through a recession.We talk to Connor about his 5 mantras for getting through the recession and what digital marketeers should be focussing on. Conor gives some brilliant advice, references to quotes and some very good reading which you can see linked in the podcast description.
Conor McKenzie-Wilde is a Performance Marketing Strategist at VCCP Media. Conor specializes in finding opportunities for brands to generate growth, efficiencies and understanding of their customers in popular digital spaces.
Quotes:
"There's no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield
"A recession is an opportunity in...
2022-11-2325 min
The Infinite Monkey CageAstronautsBrian Cox and Robin Ince look back at Planet Earth from the unique perspective of space with the help of astronauts Nicole Stott and Chris Hadfield, Space scientist Carolyn Porco and comedian and author Katy Brand. What can we learn about our own planet by looking back at it from space? The panel talk about the emotional response of looking back on earth, either from the ISS or via amazing photographs like Voyager's Pale Blue Dot, and the importance of realising our own place and significance in the vast cosmos.Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem
2022-08-2042 min
Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Law & PoliticsTrial of Ruth Ellis - Last Woman to be Hanged: Full-Cast Drama by Mr PunchPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/589511 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Trial of Ruth Ellis - Last Woman to be Hanged: Full-Cast Drama Series: #2 of Great British Trials Author: Mr Punch Narrator: Jenny Howe, David Goodland, Terence Edmond, Jeffrey Segal, Jemma Redgrave, Mark Hadfield, Andrew Wincott, Robin Welch Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 13 minutes Release date: April 19, 2022 Genres: Law & Politics Publisher's Summary: The Trial of Ruth Ellis: A Mr Punch True Crime Drama In the annals of British justice, there exists a story that has stood the test of time, a tale of passion, despair, and a fateful twist o...
2022-04-1905 min
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, True CrimeTrial of Ruth Ellis - Last Woman to be Hanged: Full-Cast Drama by Mr PunchPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/589511 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Trial of Ruth Ellis - Last Woman to be Hanged: Full-Cast Drama Series: #2 of Great British Trials Author: Mr Punch Narrator: Jenny Howe, David Goodland, Terence Edmond, Jeffrey Segal, Jemma Redgrave, Mark Hadfield, Andrew Wincott, Robin Welch Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 13 minutes Release date: April 19, 2022 Genres: True Crime Publisher's Summary: The Trial of Ruth Ellis: A Mr Punch True Crime Drama In the annals of British justice, there exists a story that has stood the test of time, a tale of passion, despair, and a fateful twist o...
2022-04-1905 min
Book ShamblesBooks of the Year 2021Our traditional end of year wrap up of the best things the Shambles crew read in 2021. The books don't have to have been released in 2021 of course, just read this year. With Josie on maternity leave Robin holds down the fort with loads of special guests including Chris Hadfield, Helen Czerski, Anil Seth, Isy Suttie, Steve Backshall, Helen Zaltzman and more. Please note that this episode was originally streamed live on December 30th 2021 so that will explain the varying audio quality of the guests! To support the show subscribe at patreon.com/bookshambles
2022-01-061h 43Book ShamblesChris Hadfield ReturnsOur favourite Canadian returns to the podcast this week, it's astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield. Chris has just released his first ever work of fiction, a historical thriller titled The Apollo Murders. He joins Robin, and guest co-host Helen Czerski, to talk about his favourite thrillers, what it was like moving into the world of fiction, making sure the space science was accurate and the future of human spaceflight itself. Around 10 extra minutes of chat this week for Patreon supporters so sign up at patreon.com/bookshambles
2021-10-1450 min
Spritz PersonalitySpritz Personality Ep 07 - What IS the right thing??Its the final episode of our first season! Thank you all for listening so far!This week we chew over some massively flavoured fat – We always try to do the right thing.First thing to clear up is what EXACTLY the ‘Right thing’ is…. Do you think we can clarify this??Way back in Episode 1 we talked about Tony Soprano and so it is fitting that he comes up again to bookend the season.We talk about the lesson’s we can learn from Chris Hadfield’s time on the ISS. The book whi...
2021-06-301h 28
Dumpster Dive: A Reality TV Deep DiveThe Bachelorette: Men Judge All w/ Donny Hadfield-Smith (@realdonnywood) & Quin Lamar (@thequinlamar)It's the beginning of Tom & Cix's RELUCTANT coverage of The Bachelorette! In preparation for the premiere, they have asked two of their most judgemental friends to breakdown this cast of men. Donny & Quin of Know That podcast!
For a more immersive listening experience, follow along with us by clicking the link below:
Katie's Bachelorette Cast
In addition to judging these men from the inside out, the dumpster divas chat Charmed, Angel, MDL, Robin Williams' sex appeal, skin sales, face c^ck, and Donny reveals a shocking story of mistaking Quin for someone else . . . ...
2021-06-061h 02
Tales From The North3. Season 1: Episode 3 - AT HOMEIt’s a new week and the beginning of a new month.
As I sit here and write, I have a clear view out of a large window onto a frosty landscape. The sky is bright blue and the sun is spreading a golden light over the frozen earth. The tree branches in front of the window are soaking up the suns rays and some birds are fluttering back and forth, nibbling at the seeds I put out this morning. My robin friend has had some competition lately, with a blackbird and sparrow having discovered the seed, pl...
2021-02-2408 min
The YourShelf Podcast#10 Poetry Book of the Year 2020 with Seán HewittTo support our work and listen to additional content from previous episodes, see here: https://patreon.com/yourshelf and follow us on social media @_yourshelf_ (note: there is no Patreon episode for either of our Books of the Year 2020 episodes). In our latest, tenth episode of The YourShelf Podcast, Poetry Book of the Year 2020, our chief curator Juliano Zaffino (Jay) catches up with Seán Hewitt to discuss Seán's book Tongues of Fire, the work of Gerard Manley Hopkins, Hewitt's forthcoming memoir (due 2022), and a recap of the best books of 2020. For full show notes, see here: https://po...
2021-01-041h 05
London Review Bookshop PodcastScottish Spirits: Robin Robertson, Jen Hadfield and Alasdair RobertsAs the nights close in, what could be better than to gather around the (virtual) hearth and consider multi-award winning poet Robin Robertson's shadow-wracked new collection, Grimoire (Picador).A grimoire is a manual for invoking spirits, and in Robertson's intense Celtic take, it tells stories of ordinary people caught up, suddenly, in the extraordinary: tales of violence, madness and retribution, of second sight, witches, ghosts, selkies, changelings and doubles, all bound within a larger mythology. This is a book of curses and visions, gifts both desired and unwelcome, full of the same charged beauty as the Sc...
2020-12-021h 06
This is TodayThis day in history: The story of August 29, 2020It’s National Lemon Juice Day! Yeah, drink some lemon juice or make some lemonade and enjoy the day.Today’s Birthdays Carla Gugino Charles F. Kettering Charles Grandison Finney Charlie Parker Chris Hadfield Dave Reichert David West Elliott Gould Hajime Isayama Ingrid Bergman James Hunt Jay Ryan John Locke John McCain Lea Michele Liam Payne Maurice Maeterlinck Michael Jackson Neil Gorsuch Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. Preston Sturges Rebecca De Mornay Richard Attenborough Robin Leach Stephen Wolfram Temple Grandin Thom Gunn William Friedkin Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out info...
2020-08-2906 min
Mother Honestly PodcastThe Journey of Motherhood and Clean Beauty with Caroline Hadfield, President of PipetteCaroline Hadfield is a powerful force in the personal care and beauty markets, and the founding President of clean baby skincare brand Pipette. She is an entrepreneurial executive with a detailed understanding of the skincare and beauty markets on a global level. Throughout her career, Hadfield has demonstrated her ability to identify opportunities in the market and deliver the highest quality results based on consumer demand. This ability led her to recognize the need for a clean, safe and nontoxic personal care brand for the most vulnerable skin – baby’s. She currently resides in San Francisco with her husband and two daug...
2020-07-0734 minThe Infinite Monkey CageAn Astronaut's Guide to IsolationBrian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by a stellar panel of space travellers as they get tips on surviving isolation from a group with a truly unique insight. They are joined by astronauts Helen Sharman, Chris Hadfield, Nicole Stott and Apollo 9's Rusty Schweickart to talk Space X, the future of space travel and how a trip to Mars will be the ultimate test of our ability to survive isolation.
2020-06-1545 minBook ShamblesOur Books of the YearIt's our annual books of the year edition of Book Shambles recorded with various guests back stage at the Compendium and Nine Lessons shows. In this year's edition Robin chats to Josie Long, Michael Legge, Pete Etchells, Claudia Hammond, Gecko, Chris Lintott, Chris Hadfield, Jo Neary, Suzi Gage, Lucie Green, Ben Moor, Tim Peake, Lucy Rogers, Peter Buckley Hill, Melinda Burton and Trent Burton. Support the podcast at patreon.com/bookshambles
2019-12-311h 06
The Number One Movie in AmericaSchool of RockNOMIA welcomes our first-ever guest, auction winner Dan Hadfield, who selected a comedy favorite for us to talk about! Which one of the panel will be grumpy enough to sleep on SCHOOL OF ROCK? And how do we end up in a big musical number, kinda? Listen and find out!
2019-11-1558 minBook ShamblesDeborah Frances-WhiteOur guest this week is comedian, writer and host of The Guilty Feminist, Deborah Frances-White. She chats with Robin and Josie about her time as a Jehovah's Witness, discovering improv and some of her favourite books including work by Virginia Woolf, George Orwell and Erica Jong. This is the last episode of the current series as Josie heads off on maternity leave. We've still got lots of episodes and specials to come though including recordings of lots of our recent live shows with guests including Dean Burnett, Alan Moore and Lucie Green. Tickets are still available for our live show on...
2018-06-0746 minBook ShamblesChristmas Special 2016A Christmas Special of Book Shambles! Robin and Josie chat about their favourite books of the year and then we caught up with twenty of the guests backstage at Brian and Robin's Christmas Compendium show about their favourite books of the year including Simon Le Bon, Chris Hadfield, Brian Cox, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Ben Goldacre, Helen Czerski and many more! All Patreon proceeds from this episode will be donated to St Mungo's Help For Homeless People charity. cosmicshambles.com is coming in 2017. Sign up to the mailing list now.
2016-12-1940 minBook ShamblesChris HadfieldSeason 1 - Episode 6 - On the day that Brit Tim Peake begins his journey to the International Space Station, the Book Shambles crew wondered what sort of books he might want to read while he’s up there and what sort of books might inspire an astronaut. So who better to ask than Chris Hadfield, author, musician and former Commander of the ISS. Chris joins Josie and Robin for the final episode of Book Shambles, Series 1.
2015-12-1544 min
EhducationEhducation: Canada Day Quiz Part 2!In part 2 of our special Canada Day quiz, listen as the Ginger Detectives, Robin Sparkles Motion, and True Patriot Love duke it out. One of these teams will be crowned champions, one will have to drink pure maple syrup! This episode's rounds include: "Why is this Canadian famous?" and "Have you been listening to the show?"
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Music: In Canada by Dave Hadfield
2015-07-1548 minThe Infinite Monkey CageChristmas Special 2014Brian Cox and Robin Ince present a very special festive edition. They'll be taking their own unique look at the Christmas story and the history of the bible and asking whether the christmas story and your view of humanity changes once you've looked back at earth from the heavens themselves.With: Actor, Brian Blessed
Astronaut, Chris Hadfield
Bible scholar Professor Francesca Stavrakopoulou
Presenter, Reverend Richard ColesProducer: Alexandra FeachemFirst broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2014.
2014-12-2650 min