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Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Robyn's New Album 'Sexistential' Drops March 27Swedish pop sensation Robyn unveils her ninth studio album, Sexistential, her first full-length release since Honey in 2018. Co-written with Max Martin, the album features the new single Talk To Me, a fun track born during the pandemic. Robyn, known for her emotional depth and dance hits, co-produced the album with Klas Ahlund, exploring her sensual side. Fans are excited as she recently performed Sexistential and Talk To Me at Brooklyn Paramount and made her live comeback at the Fonda Theater in Hollywood. Robyn has also been collaborating with artists like David Byrne, Gracie Abrams, and Jamie xx, with a remix...
2026-01-0701 min
By the WellC242 Pentecost 17Rev Sandy Brodine and Rev Brendan Byrne discuss Lamentations 1:1-6, 2 Timothy 1:1-14 and Luke 17:5-10. We refer to resources on intergen.org.au
2025-09-3025 minBy the WellC224 Easter 6Robyn is joined by Rev. Brendan Byrne to discuss John 5:1-9, John 14:23-29 and Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5, with a brief mention of Psalm 67. We talk about the social justice dimensions of the healing in John 5 and the way Jesus' healing undermines moral assessments. We also noted the way John 14 and Revelation 22 talk about the movement of God towards God's people and creation to recreate a vision of an end where all the nations stream to God and God's dwelling place is with us.
Those wanting to preach about Lydia in Acts 16 can tune in to our episode from 2022.
2025-05-1630 min
Unscripted and UnchoreographedEpisode 18: Robyn ByrneOn this week’s episode, we chat with Robyn Byrne — a contemporary dancer, choreographer, and movement director from the Midlands. Robyn works across dance, theatre, film, circus, and outdoor spectacle. She was a 2023 Next Generation Award recipient and is currently a Tipperary Dance Associate Artist.Her choreographic works include:O Before / (film, 2020)Glimmer (dance installation, 2022)MOSH (2023) — which won Best Ensemble at the Dublin Fringe Festival and is set to tour nationally later this yearHer latest show, Queen of the Meadows, premieres this May at the Live Collision International Festival. As a move...
2025-05-0132 minBy the WellC211 Epiphany 7Robyn is joined by guest co-host, Rev, Brendan Byrne, to discuss Genesis 45:3-11, 15 and Luke 6:27-38. Jesus' radical teaching to "love your enemies" is unpacked and embodied in both readings with themes of forgiveness, mercy, and compassion.
For those who want to focus on 1 Corinthians 15:15-35, please check out our old episode that included that passage - https://bythewell.com.au/episodes/c109-epiphany-7
2025-02-1429 min
The Reiki Lifestyle PodcastGuest: Marie Diamond | Teacher in Feng Shui EnergyMarie Diamond is a renowned teacher and expert in Feng Shui energy mastery. Her methods and books help you discover the simple steps that can change your business and personal future. Marie offers the wisdom she has assembled in her Diamond Feng Shui method. This encompasses not only the ancient Chinese art of arranging your environment to enhance your favorable prospects but also Energy Mastery, the Law of Attraction and Quantum Physics. Often remembered for being featured in The Secret, Marie Diamond has built an incredible worldwide following. She has taught more than one million students over t...
2025-01-061h 16By the WellC204 Advent 4Dorothy and Fran discussed Micah 5:2-5, Hebrews 5:1-10 and Luke 1:39-55, and mentioned Brendan Byrne’s Hospitality of God
2024-12-1129 minBy the WellC202 Advent 2In this episode Dorothy Lee and Robyn Whitaker delve into the Advent 2 themes. We unpack Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79 and Luke 3:1-6.
We mention the following books:
Brendan Byrne's Hospitality of God
Fleming Rutledge, Advent: The Once and Future Coming of Jesus Christ
During Advent we are delighted to have Dorothy Lee as a special guest co-host. The Rev'd Professor Dorothy Lee is an Australian theologian, New Testament scholar and Anglican priest, formerly dean of the Trinity College Theological School, Melbourne, a college of the University of Divinity, and Stewart Professor of N...
2024-11-2829 minBy the WellC200 Preaching Luke in Year CAs we prepare for the focus on Luke's Gospel for Year C, Robyn Whitaker sat down to talk about themes in Luke with two experts. Bart Bruehler and Kylie Crabbe have both worked extensively on Luke-Acts. In this special episode we unpack the background to Luke, themes and theology, how Luke relates to the other gospels, and what preachers might want to think about as they delve into Luke's gospel in the year ahead.
Professor Bart Bruehler is Director of Biblical Studies at Uniting College for Leadership and Theology, Adelaide, within the University of Divinity. He is au...
2024-11-1845 min
Mission Darts Podcast#5 - Jan Dekker, Jolly Ranchers and other Random ThoughtsWelcome to another episode of the Mission Darts Podcast. This week, Rate My Oche, tour banter and random thoughts about hard boiled sweets. --- Photo links: Robyn Byrne https://dartsnews.com/pdc/robyn-byrne-latest-to-sign-with-mission-darts Dirk van Duijvenbode https://dartsnews.com/pdc/belgians-hate-the-dutch-tremendously-dirk-van-duijvenbode-on-dutch-v-belgian-rivalry-amid-flanders-darts-trophy Noa-Lynn van Leuven https://www.dartsactueel.nl/nederlands-succes-noa-lynn-van-leuven-wint-op-womens-series/ Jan Dekker https://www.skysports.com/darts/news/12288/11579807/jan-dekker-beats-lisa-ashton-at-world-darts-championships
2024-09-1558 minBy the WellB240 Pentecost 18Monica and Fran discuss Psalm 1; Proverbs 31:10-31; James 3:13-4:3; 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37
We mention Sally Douglas' Jesus Sophia
Brendan Byrne's A Costly Freedom: A Theological Reading of Mark's Gospel
2024-09-1233 min
Weekly Dartscast#370: Peter Wright, Rhys Griffin, Euro Tour and Women's Series Reviews, World Series Of Darts Finals PreviewCo-hosts Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt are back with a new episode ahead of the World Series of Darts Finals. The boys start the show by looking back at last weekend's action, starting with the Flanders Darts Trophy in Antwerp and discuss if a first major title is next for Dave Chisnall after he won his eighth European Tour on Sunday, as well as what Ricardo Pietreczko's surprise run to the final could do for his season. Alex and Burton also give their thoughts on the latest weekend of Women's Series events, which saw Gemma Hayter and Robyn Byrne win ti...
2024-09-121h 27
Cerebral Palsy Grows Up: The PodcastEpisode 1: Robyn LambirdIn our first episode, we sit down with Robyn Lambird, Australian Paralympian and trailblazing advocate for disability rights and LGBTQ+ inclusion. Robyn made history at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics as the first non-binary athlete to win a medal, securing bronze in the 100m T34 race. But their journey goes far beyond the track.The Paralympics highlight not only the incredible achievements of elite athletes but also the importance of physical activity for everyone, including those with cerebral palsy or other disabilities. Robyn shares how elite sports and everyday recreation are interconnected, emphasizing that engaging in physical activity, at...
2024-09-0529 min
2 Cents Critic#171 – Final Destination 5 | Directed by Steven Quale (with Connor Kujawinski and Robyn Zabukovec)Tune in as Arthur’s pals Connor Kujawinski and Robyn Zabukovec return to 2CC for a review and recap of Final Destination 5, the 2011 horror movie that currently stands as the most recent entry in the over-the-top and gory FD franchise (that is, until Final Destination: Bloodlines releases next year). The career of the illustrious Tony Todd, Easter eggs that have sneaked their way into FD5, and P.J. Byrne doing an excellent job at playing such a hilarious and horny dickweasel represent a few of the subjects for today’s episode.
Directed by Steven Qual...
2024-08-282h 12
The Reiki Lifestyle PodcastGuest: Marie Diamond | Teacher and Expert in Feng Shui EnergyMarie Diamond is a renowned teacher and expert in Feng Shui energy mastery. Her methods and books help you discover the simple steps that can change your business and personal future. Marie offers the wisdom she has assembled in her Diamond Feng Shui method. This encompasses not only the ancient Chinese art of arranging your environment to enhance your favorable prospects but also Energy Mastery, the Law of Attraction and Quantum Physics. Often remembered for being featured in The Secret, Marie Diamond has built an incredible worldwide following. She has taught more than one million students over t...
2024-02-051h 02
The Nine O'Clock ShowWorld Darts ChampionshipRobyn Byrne led the Irish Women's team to victory at the the World Darts Federation World Cup in October. The darts captain tells us what to expect from Luke Littler ahead of the World Championship final at the Ally Pally tonight.
2024-01-0314 min
EquiRatings Eventing PodcastA Cup of Tea with … Robyn GrayTwo-time Burghley Young Event Horse champion and 4* rider, Robyn Gray, joins Rosie to talk through her journey into eventing, her win with Jack Of Clubs in the 5-year-old class at Burghley last year, and her recent 4* success. Listen for free on all podcast platforms This show is very kindly supported by NAF. If you want to have a cuppa with another top-class rider, click below: A Cup of Tea with.... Caroline Harris A Cup of Tea with.... Laura Collett
2023-07-2826 minBy the WellA238 Pentecost 10Robyn is joined by John Bottomly and Brendan Byrne from Working the Lectionary podcast. We discuss Genesis 32:22-31 and Matthew 14:13-21 through the lens of work, economy, justice, and theology.
2023-07-2738 min
Real Lives UntoldReal Lives Untold: Episode 8 - Robyn ByrneToday we are joined by Ireland's number one female professional Darts player Robyn Byrne. She plays in the World Darts Federation and Professional Darts Corporation. She's the first Irish person to get a gold medal in the European Championships and win the Masters, at any level. Robyn started competing when she was about six.She has represented Ireland at the European Championships in Austria and in England when she won the World Masters in the under 18s category.Despite her achieving what no other Irish man or woman has done before, the story has...
2023-06-2837 min
The Beauty of TruthS5 E5: Corinna Tolan - The TRUTH about healthy skin, success and skincareAre you skin obsessed?
Overwhelmed by the amount of skincare out there?
Do you not have a clue what you NEED or where to start?
Then this is the episode for you! Corinna Tolan of The Monica Tolan brand is an EXPERT in her field of skincare and skin health above all and in delivering people the highest level of service out there! Corinna brings us nothing but the TRUTH around skincare, healthy skin from within, Vit A, E
and C and all the in between!
Not only is this episode a...
2023-06-021h 36
The Beauty of TruthS5 E4: Fitness Industry, Social Media, Calling People Out & Earthquake in TurkeyDiren Kartal, what can I say, a man of many of words and lots of laughs and like myself really believes in the power of conversations! Diren is a personal trainer, who over the years has grown a massive online audience through hilarious training/gym videos but also through “Calling out” bullshit within the industry through quick wit and blunt content!Diren is not shy when stating his opinions on the fitness industry, male & female roles within relationships and what he wants in life! This episode is full of good craic, with a side on controversy. We also discuss how...
2023-05-191h 13
The Beauty of TruthS5 E3: Our Mam's battle and loss with cancer, grief, survival and sisterhoodTHIS IS A SPECIAL ONE! One that I have thought about for a very long time.
Meet my baby sister Darcy who joins me in telling our Mam, Jackie's story, and what a Mam she was. Our Mam was diagnosed with a rare form of non primary, stage 4 cancer in 2018. Anyone who has fought or fought cancer alongside someone will know it is not linear and resources in Ireland in compared to some parts of the world we are lagging and so, we explain about fundraising for my Mams treatment in Germany. This episode brings you from...
2023-05-051h 37
The Beauty of TruthS5 E2: Keilidh Cashell - Building a Make Up Empire, Social Media, Influencers and CreativityWhat a powerhouse - Keilidh Cashell is on this week to speak to me about her incredible career,
starting from Inglot Cosmetics to becoming an Instagram and Tik Tok Make up
SENSATION. To which brought a lot of opportunity over the years and bringing us
to present time where Keilidh has created her own brand, a globally successful
brand KASH BEAUTY!
If you are looking to gain confidence, in need of some inspiration this is the episode for you! Keilidh
explains how a county girl from a small town in Monaghan has exceled in
creating her own...
2023-04-211h 02
The Beauty of TruthS5 E1: Childhood cancer, loss, grief and surviving & thrivingSafiyya Vorajee speaks to me about her unthinkable journey of losing her beautiful baby girl Azaylia, at 8 months to an aggressive form of leukemia in 2021. Safs explains how she has survived the unimaginable pain of loss and how herself and Ashley Cain (Azaylia's father) have turned their pain into passion by creating the foundation The Azaylia Foundation supporting families that are also faced with disease. Saf tells us of the care they received and sourcing it overseas, what life is like after such a loss, how she copes with grief. This is a story of bravery, pain, community, humanity...
2023-04-071h 32
The Waves Of Change with Darragh Byrne#29 — Mentally You Have To Be Strong with Robyn BrowingThe Queen of Quote's Browning swings in today for a very uplifting and inspiring conversation about life growing up in the inner city.It was priceless growing up in that community spirit, where everyone's door was always open and every woman in the flats was like your mother.Robyn takes us through her journey from partying every weekend to becoming a mother at age 21, a business owner not long after, and the struggles that came with being a single parent while honouring her heart's desire to continue traveling the world.
2023-02-2550 min
The Rising Rebel PodcastLucky Girl SyndromeIn this episode, we talk about the newest trend on TikTok called Lucky Girl Syndrome. We break it down from in our perspective and discuss:Where focus goes, energy flows (law of attraction)Believing that we ARE lucky and things are always working out in our favourHow subconscious programming impacts our daily life and how we can use 'Lucky Girl Syndrome' as a way to train our brain Why we love Dr. Joe Dispenza and his scientific based approach to rewiring our thoughts we aren't even aware ofReal life examples of how we've experienced "Lucky Gir...
2023-01-2622 min
Bird BabbleEpisode 28: 2022 Christmas Bird CountsWe're back for another season of the Bird Babble Podcast! Since it's a new year we've made a New Year's resolution to podcast more often, especially during the busiest times at the RPBO banding stations!! You can hold us to that one!!
This episode is all about the 2022 Christmas Bird Counts (CBC) that took place in Victoria, Sidney, Sooke and Duncan B.C. and the many volunteers of the Rocky Point Bird Observatory (RPBO) who participate in the count days.
Victoria CBC Coordinator Ann Nightingale provides us with a little history of the Christmas Bird C...
2023-01-1046 minBy the WellA207 Baptism of the Lord (Epiphany 1)Fran and Robyn focus on Isaiah 42:1-9, Acts 10:34-43 and Matthew 3:13-17.
We refer to Willie James Jennings' Theological Commentary on Acts
and Brendan Byrne's Lifting the Burden
2022-12-2931 minBy the WellA204 Advent 4Glen O'Brien and Fran discuss Isaiah 7:10-16 and Matthew 1:18-25
We mention Fleming Rutledge's Advent: The Once and Future Coming of Jesus Christ,
Brendan Byrne's Lifting the Burden: Reading Matthew's Gospel in the World Today
and Charles Wesley's hymn Let Earth and Heaven Combine
Glen O Brien's new book The Political World of John Wesley is available now.
2022-12-0823 min
Owning It: The Anxiety PodcastAnxiety + GriefAccess Owning It Real Time HERE This episode of Owning It explores the subject of grief, with my dear friend Robyn Byrne. Having lost her mother almost a year ago now, Robyn teaches me about anxiety in relation to grief, how it very much can be a feature of grief (when you may not necessarily suspect it) and how it manifests for her, as well as how she's moving through it one day at a time. I hope this episode will be helpful to anyone in the midst of a grieving process or for someone trying to...
2022-12-0556 min
The Beauty of TruthS4 E7: My Story so far with Dan CampionThis week's guest is.... ME!
I have been debating doing a solo episode sometime now, but my worry was always it sounding narcissistic, a bit of a wanker to be honest but in saying that some people join this community at other different stages and may not know who I am or where I started this podcast so I thought now is a good time to give an honest insight into my life so you know who you are listening to.
With that said I couldn't think of anything worse just talking aimlessly into a mi...
2022-10-281h 32By the WellC146 - Pentecost 21Fran and Kylie focus on Habakkuk 1:2-4, 2:1-4 and Luke 19:1-10 for the twenty-first week after Pentecost
We mention Brendan Byrne's The Hospitality of God
2022-10-1928 minThe Beauty of TruthS4 E6: Photography, Health & Bridal with Jenny Mc CarthyScaling business, working weddings, being a baby whisperer, fighting a brain tumor TWICE, the loss of a parent, and work ethic are just some of the things I discuss with celebrity, bridal and newborn baby photographer.
I am so pleasantly surprised by how emotional this episode made both of us speaking about how and where our work ethic comes from, how grief has affected our lives and how hard we both enjoy working. Jenny allows herself to be so vulnerable and speaks to me about she survived not one but TWO brain tumors, how she had to S...
2022-10-141h 07The Beauty of TruthS4 E5: Bridal Business with Shauna Lawlor & Lou Merryweather"WILL I REGRET SPENDING ALL THAT MONEY ON MY WEDDING?"
The most popular question I was asked by brides to be! So, this week two of Irelands most sought-after bridal hairstylists Shauna Lawlor and Lou Merryweather are here to answer this question and so much more!
Not only are these two of the most talented hairstylists in the industry they are two of the MOST down-to-earth and funny females I have ever met! Although there were belly laughs, we discussed in detail what it takes to work in the bridal industry, top tips for brides...
2022-09-301h 35The Beauty of TruthS4 E4: Sustainability in Fashion with Jo LinehanAre you FREAKED about Climate Change? Well, I am! I have had sleepless nights watching relentless videos on climate/weather disasters all over the world. But in saying that I find it completely overwhelming thinking of the actions I should take as an individual so that is where Jo Linehan steps in.....
Jo is a stylist, journalist, podcast host of The Futurist and owner of GAFF. Jo is a style queen but serving it all with a side of sustainability. Talks to me on level I can understand, although shinning a light on some pretty horrific but T...
2022-09-151h 22By the WellC140 - Pentecost 15 (Proper 20)U-Wen and Fran delve into 1 Timothy 2:1-7 and Luke 16:1-13, and Robyn and Liz Boase discuss Jeremiah 8:18-9:1.
We mention Brendan Byrne's The Hospitality of God
N.T. Wright's Luke For Everyone
2022-09-0830 minThe Beauty of TruthS4 E3: Boss Bitches with Aisling Fox & Laura MurrayFemale, bad-ass, podcasting animals and entrepreneurs with a side of being mad sound is the best way to describe Ailing and Laura! I am honored to have them on the podcast speaking so so openly and honestly about their careers, relationships, businesses, social media and so much more!
Laura Murray is a female fitness coach focusing on supporting women's overall goals from fitness to life style. Laura also hosts the podcast Powered by Positivity which is one of the most empowering podcasts there is! Laura opens up about how she completely changed her life around a few y...
2022-09-021h 10The Beauty of TruthS4 E2: Getting to the Olympics with Emmet BrennanAn Olympian Boxer!
Emmett Brennan represented Ireland in Olympics in Tokyo in boxing! But it was not an easy journey at all for Emmet, he has several obstacles in his way, at one point he even walked away from boxing but came back fighting to than face several injuries, depression, illness in family and so much more. This truly the story of SHOW UP, WORK HARD and you will prevail.
This is not just an episode about boxing, it is so much! It is about determination in sports, life and business. It is about speaking up...
2022-08-191h 10The Beauty of TruthS4 E1: Finding your why with Amy De BhrunIT FEELS SO GOOD TO BE BACK!
What feeds your soul? This is what I am constantly asking myself, since recording this episode with actor Amy De Bhrun who you may know from BBC Series Line of Duty, Vikings, Coronation Street, The Jason Bourne Movie, etc.
Amy doesn't just talk to me about her career but about what makes her tick, what feeds her soul, why she does what she does. It was such a grounding and inspiring conversation. And Amy comes with so much experience in her field it was so interesting to hear he...
2022-08-051h 01
Bird BabbleEpisode 27: It’s MAPS Baby Bird Season with Jannaca Chick!The first Rocky Point Bird Observatory project for 2022 is now underway and Jannaca Chick joins us for a conversation about how the MAPS (Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship) project is going so far and a bit about her recent travels.
The MAPS program is a continent-wide collaborative effort coordinated by The Institute for Bird Populations among other public agencies, non-governmental groups, and individuals to assist in the conservation of birds and their habitats through bird banding.
Check out the links to Bear Divide and Cowichan Bring Back The Bluebirds
The Rocky Pointer's 2022 are o...
2022-07-0855 minBy the WellC130 - Pentecost 5For Pentecost 5, U-Wen and Fran focus conversation on Amos 7: 7-17, Psalm 82 and Luke 10:25-37.
We mention Brendan Byrne's The Hospitality of God
2022-06-3027 min
Bird BabbleEpisode 26: Reaching Out - Community Education with Julie HoweWe are back for our 3rd season of the Bird Babble Podcast! Our guest on this episode is long time volunteer Julie Howe. Over the winter, Julie decided to take on the role of Education Director for the Rocky Point Bird Observatory and she brings a ton of energy and passion to the position.
Julie talks to us about the second annual Victoria Bird Week presented by the Rocky Point Bird Observatory that is set to begin on Sunday, May 8th! It's a week long event ending with a World Migratory Bird Day celebration at Beaver Lake Pa...
2022-05-0437 min
Inside the WDFEpisode #76: Rhian O‘Sullivan, Justin ThompsonIn Episode 76, Andrew is joined by two players who've confirmed their returns to Lakeside in the last week.
Wales' Rhian O'Sullivan (1:15) talks coming through the Lakeside qualifier, the decisive moment of her final with Robyn Byrne, coming through a couple of scares in the earlier rounds and her expectations for the Worlds in January.
Australia's Justin Thompson (9:54) then drops by for a discussion about getting a late invite for Lakeside, thinking he'd missed out after no events in Victoria this year, past World Championship experiences, how he got into the sport, representing Australia, his 13 year...
2021-12-0629 min
Bird BabbleEpisode 25: Ending 2021 with a Hoot!Sooooooo many Northern Saw-whet Owls!! Lots of other amazing birds and adventures during 2021 at the Rocky Point Bird Observatory too! On this episode Ann Nightingale and Jannaca Chick joined us with a wrap-up of the banding season and to do a bit of a deep dive into the second busiest year of Northern Saw-whet Owl banding at RPBO.
This year a pilot project was launched to deploy 38 Motus tags on Northern Saw-whet Owls in collaboration with the Vancouver Island University and the Tatlayoko Lake Bird Observatory. Curious about what Motus is? Check out this amazing technology by v...
2021-12-051h 01
The Beauty of TruthS3 E4: Being a Nurse in a PandemicCOVID COVID COVID!!!!!! It has all we have talked about for the last 19months and we are about to keep talking about it but this time from the point of view of a front line ICU Nurse working at a major Dublin city hospital!
I wanted to have a conversation with someone who was frontline, experiencing this Pandemic first hand. Someone who experienced the numbers of cases and deaths for real life! Mairead takes me through her journey from day one in ICU when there wasn’t even procedures in place to handle the virus to now!!!!! Ma...
2021-09-161h 24
Bird BabbleEpisode 24: Summer School for Interns - Liam Singh and Rebecca Reader-LeeWhile school was out for most students a couple of young Rocky Point Bird Observatory volunteers spent their summer as interns, learning how to band passerines during the Fall Migration project that is currently underway. We talk with Liam Singh and Rebecca Reader-Lee about how the intern experience has been and put them through a lightning round of questions.
The Fall Migration project is nearing the midpoint for this year and things are starting to pick up at both stations although on some days we have to wonder where are the birds? On this episode we let y...
2021-09-0739 minThe Beauty of TruthS3 E3: Nutrition with Brian O' hAonghusaThank me later ladies for introducing you to the topless nutritionist and coach that is Brian O’ hAonghusa. I wanted to do an episode that gave you the listener, plenty of value and actionable things to do that will support with diet and nutrition.
Women especially, are so hard on ourselves and struggle to navigate what is right and what is wrong so when I heard Brian on the Prymal Podcast I thought he would be the perfect person to have on!
Brian takes me through what is Mindful Eating, Good skin Nutrition, how to kn...
2021-09-031h 46The Beauty of TruthS3 E2: Real Talk With Ali O'LearyTHIS ONE IS A CRACKER! ALIDEE G PLUS 3! This is such a honest, grounding and real conversation with Ali O'Leary where we talk all about being a blogger, cancel culture, being a mom to 4 boys, and basically we shared all our opinions on the current climate with the influencing world!
We laugh, we get emotional, we get serious, we mess, this is one of my favourite episodes ever on the Beauty Of Truth Podcast! Ali shares so truthful about the pro's and con's of being a mom/hairdressing blogger in Ireland! We really dissect what is working an...
2021-08-201h 25
Bird BabbleEpisode 23: From MAPS to Fall Migration, Summer is Here!!It's the Rocky Point Bird Observatory's busiest time of the year as they transition from the MAPS project into the Fall Migration project with four banding stations operating at the same time. On this episode we bring you up to date with the projects underway including a discussion with the Seawatch Coordinator Daniel Donnecke and the trouble with fog during the heat domes that BC has experienced. We also talk to RPBO volunteer Jacquie Taylor who is the Project Coordinator for the Cowichan Bring Back the Bluebirds project.
Race Rocks Eco-Guardian Blog
Ann N...
2021-08-1644 minThe Beauty of TruthS3 E1: A Career in Comedy with Darren ConwayWE ARE BACK! THANK YOU FOR COMING BACK! And with none other than Darren Conway! The Dublin King of Comedy speaks to me about how his career has taken off as since the Pandemic, he has taken the leap into self employed life making a career out of his comedy sketches and skits! We talk about how he failed at making this career the first time round but how he has grown and the time is RIGHT! We talk about the journey Darren has been on and how Social Media has been a major tool in his success!!!!!
2021-08-0657 min
Bird BabbleEpisode 22: Some Interesting Visitors at Pedder Bay.On this episode we provide updates on the RPBO projects that have been underway for the past few months as well as what's happening now that the Fall Migration project is up and running. The last couple of weeks have to be the busiest time for the observatory with the overlapping projects and a lot of planning and hard work by the staff and volunteers has made it possible. The Pedder Bay banding station had a very special visitor, Lieutenant Governor of BC Janet Austin stopped by to see the amazing research being done and Pedder Bay also had a...
2021-07-2922 min
The Self Love SeriesEpisode 39 - Robyn Byrne & Sheila NaughtonOur host Sheila Naughton chats to Make Up Artist and Podcast Owner and Host, Robyn Byrne on this weeks episode of the #SelfLoveSeries, in partnership with Revive Active. This week, Robyn discussed losing her job and nearly her new home at the hands of Covid-19 and how she took that negative and within it, found more time to put into the things she loves.
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2021-07-1233 min
Bird BabbleEpisode 21: The Poop On Hummingbirds with Dr. Alison MoranHummingbirds ….. they're more than just iridescent gems that come to our backyard feeders. On this episode we have a talk with RPBO Director Dr. Alison Moran about what hummingbirds can tell us by doing DNA analysis of their poop!!
Check out the Rocky Point Bird Observatory website at rpbo.org to find out more about the Hummingbird Project and visit their Facebook Page or Instagram Page for photographs from the recent banding sessions.
The Rocky Point Bird Observatory is a non-profit organization and relies upon donations and grants to operate. If you would like to su...
2021-06-2757 min
Bird BabbleEpisode 20:Two MAPS Sites Are Better Than OneOn this episode we talk to Bander in Charge Jannaca Chick about the RPBO MAPS project (Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship). RPBO is back to banding at two locations this year, Witty's Lagoon and its new location at Power To Be on the old Prospect Lake Golf Course property.
Check out the Rocky Point Bird Observatory website at rpbo.org to find out more about the MAPS project and visit their Facebook Page or Instagram Page for photographs from the recent banding sessions.
The Rocky Point Bird Observatory is a non-profit organization and relies upon d...
2021-06-0632 minThe Beauty of TruthS2 E10: Curve Model Jessica CinelliTHE LAST EPISODE OF SEASON 2!!!!!! I would like to take this moment to say THANK YOU to each one of you who listens to this podcast! This is my little place on the internet where we can speak truthfully whether we all agree all the time doesn’t matter but its important people can share the beautiful and ugly truths of their careers and lives, continuing to educate each other! So, thank you to all the guests and all the listeners for making a little Irish women’s dream come true! Lol!
And what a way to end...
2021-05-141h 03
Bird BabbleEpisode 19: The Rocky Pointers Great Canadian Birdathon Day!On this episode we talk to The Rocky Pointers on the evening of May 8th who have each just completed a Big Day of Birding to raise funds for the Birds Canada's Great Canadian Birdathon and the Rocky Point Bird Observatory.
Robyn and I participated with The Rocky Pointers as The Bird Babbler's Big Day and you can still help support bird conservation as well as RPBO by making a donation up until December 31, 2021 in the team links above.
Check out the Rocky Point Bird Observatory website at rpbo.org to see what is being pla...
2021-05-1441 min
Bird BabbleEpisode 18: RPBO Education with Kristine Heilmann and Renee CeneriniOn this episode we talk to the Rocky Point Bird Observatory Education Director Kristine Heilmann and Lead Educator Renee Cenerini who are just getting settled into their new roles with the organization. With World Migratory Bird Day on May 8, 2021 Kristine and Renee decided that maybe, just maybe something bigger could be hatched to celebrate the birds in Victoria, BC.
Check out the Rocky Point Bird Observatory website at rpbo.org to see what is being planned for World Migratory Bird Day as well as some amazing events planned for the first Victoria Bird Week presented by the...
2021-05-0530 minThe Beauty of TruthS2 E9: The Past and Present of Make Up with Lisa ShannonIn this week's episode, I am speaking with stunningly beautiful Lisa Shannon. Lisa is the queen of bridal make-up, brows, and all that is a beauty! This is like a reeling in the year's episode where we look back on how makeup has evolved in just the last ten years and the effects (positive and negitive)! It is so interesting to look back on how diverse makeup counters were to what we see daily now! We delve into what it takes to make up in the beauty industry and bridal world!
This is a real storytelling episode, w...
2021-04-301h 25The Beauty of TruthS2 E8: Insight into Stress and Anxiety with Dr Stacey BallEpisode 8, like where is the time going???? Thank you all for tuning in every week to listen to me chat to all these incredible people!!!!!!
I am so excited for this week's episode, as I speak to the super stunning and intelligent Psychologist, Dr. Stacey Ball who is the Director of the Insight Centre and creator of the App: Insight for All: Stress and Anxiety, which you can download for free on an Apple App Store or Play Store now! Dr Stacey talks to me about what makes a person want to become a Physiologist and what...
2021-04-2350 min
Bird BabbleEpisode 17: RPBO's Seawatch with Daniel DonneckeOn this episode we talk to the Rocky Point Bird Observatory Seawatch Coordinator, Daniel Donnecke during an actual observation session. Daniel's passion for this project is second to none and it's evident during the discussion when the migrating birds come into view!
The Rocky Point Bird Observatory is partnering with Power To Be to conduct MAPS (Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship) at their Prospect Lake, BC location this year. To find out more about this project you can follow this link: Maps Project
Seawatch observations are recorded using eBird and you can check out what...
2021-04-0941 minThe Beauty of TruthS2 E7: Loss to Suicide with Nicola SheridanHello and welcome back this week! Episode 7 already in Season 2, where is the time going? This week is a difficult, yet important conversation! Nicola sadly lost her brother Keith to suicide back in 2020, having no signs of suicidal ideation, Nicola recounts the days and months leading to Keith's death and what life has been like since his passing! Nicola gives us an insight into what grieving has been like as a sibling and describing it as "you never get over it, you just get on with it"! We discuss if as a society we are going to talk more...
2021-04-021h 00The Beauty of TruthS2 E6: Niamh Devereux Deputy Editor of VIP MagWHAT A WOMAN! This week's episode is yet another new career/industry we have not yet had on the podcast and I am so excited for you to listen! Niamh tells her story of hard work, determination, and finding self-love on her journey from working for the Enniscorthy Echo in Wexford to Deputy Editor of VIP mag! We discuss in a generation of snowflakes (sorry guys its true for some of you) that sometimes you have got to do the jobs you don't want to do and you have to GRAFT to get to where you want to be...
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Bird BabbleEpisode 16: Is It Spring Yet? What's Happening at RPBO?Winter is working its way out the back door which means that the Rocky Point Bird Observatory is getting ready for another exciting year. Actually, a lot of its members and volunteers have been busy over the winter months so we decided to touch base with Ann Nightingale to get some insider information of what we can expect this year.
Link to Dave Bell's published paper
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2021-03-0841 minThe Beauty of TruthS2 E5: Ciara Darcy The Skin CoachThis week's episode is just what we all need right now! As times are tough on our pockets but also our skin (stress, pollution, etc) it's so important that we navigate through the huge market of skincare correctly and educated....Ciara does just that! Ciara takes us through where we need to invest and where we can save on skincare ( a must), Ciara educates us on how to use Vit A, Vit C, Serums, SPF, and more correctly! This episode gives so much valuable information for brides, people suffering from breakouts, we even talk about the uses of collagen...
2021-03-051h 37The Beauty of TruthS2 E4: The Events Industry with Jack QuirkeRemember BINGO LOCO? And how outrageous those events were all over Ireland, The UK, Dubai it even made its way to Australia, well Jack was the production manager for that madness! And this week Jack comes on to talk to me about how at 23 he is the Director of several event companies such as The Confetti Maker and Ocean Boat Party among others! Jack tells me how he has always had an appetite for business opportunities and seeing gaps in the market and how professionalism is so important to him! Jack, from the age of 14 he was making profitable...
2021-02-111h 01The Beauty of TruthS2: E3: My Molar Pregnancy with Aoife McDonnell*TRIGGER WARNING* This week's episode holds a special place in my heart, as this week's guest is an extremely close friend of mine who has decided that against all that society tells us, women, she does not want to suffer in silence! That she will tell her story of how in the last year and a half she and her boyfriend had experienced such difficult loss through miscarriage and molar pregnancy. Aoife wants to raise awareness and give comfort to anyone who has experienced difficult times with conceiving.
Aoife also tells me how she is getting through i...
2021-01-291h 32The Beauty of TruthS2: E2: BEING AN ACTOR WITH EVA JANE GAFFNEYThis is lengthy one but a good one full of ups and downs, few tears, and a few laughs! Eva Jane Jane speaks to me about being an actor, how rewarding it has been to play some roles, and how difficult it has been to get others. Eva talks to me about how some roles have changed her as a person forever, and how some scripts she has had have brought her to true emotional places. Eva talks to me about how film acting is not the only direction you can take and how London never called her!!!!!
2021-01-151h 25The Beauty of TruthS2: E1: Check your Chest with Carly MahadySEASON 2!!!!! Here we go! I can't thank everyone enough for all the love and support for Season 1 that I got straight into Season 2 (well in between lockdowns)
I am kicking off Season 2 with one of the most amazing women I have ever met - Carly Mahady! Carly's social media accounts exploded when she told her story of being sadly diagnosed with breast cancer at the young age of 24! Carly continued to tell her story and brought the nation through her treatment with her, giving us all the push to check our chest and understand that this can h...
2021-01-011h 12
The Drew Hennessy Lets Talk PodcastChristmas Special Episodeif Mrs Browns can do and Xmas Special so can I !!!
My guests on The Christmas Special were
Dan Campion (The Prymal Podcast) &
Robyn(Meghan) Byrne ! You will understand this from the very start of the Podcast !!
I teamed up with Robyn & Dan as they are hosts of their own podcasts in the Prymal Productions Studios, and we had some great sorties to share from the first seasons of all of our Podcasts!
We talked about all sorts a little controversial in parts and had a...
2020-12-181h 35
Bisexual BrunchBisexual Brunch - Lewis appears on comedy panel show as a bi dad, the Spaniard sued for not telling his wife he was bisexual and what next for bisexual people in America? - Part 2 of our interview with US bi rights campaigner Robyn OchsLet us know your views now - text us hereHistory in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. In Programme 14, Nichi, Ashley and Lewis talk about the Spanish man sued for not telling his wife about his bisexuality, Lewis relives his experience on a comedy panel show about th...
2020-12-131h 18Bisexual BrunchBisexual Brunch - The damage caused by bottling up being bisexual, top bi rights campaigner Robyn Ochs' personal story, sex during Covid, trans rights and Norway's new way to describe being biLet us know your views now - text us hereHistory in the making! This is the UK's first regular mainstream show for bisexuals. Hosted by bi activist and writer Lewis Oakley and bisexual journalists Nichi Hodgson and Ashley Byrne, Bisexual Brunch is a unique podcast for people from all over the world who identify as bi to come together and celebrate their sexuality. In Programme 13, Nichi, Ashley and Lewis have two personal bisexual journey stories - the first is Robyn Ochs, America's leading bi campaigner who came out in the mid 70s. The s...
2020-12-011h 30
Bird BabbleEpisode 15: Rocky Point Bird Observatory 2020 Wrap-Up!2020 .... It's been a crazy year but the Rocky Point Bird Observatory was able to complete the MAPS (Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship), the Fall Migration and Northern Saw-whet Owl projects after having to implementing COVID-19 protocols earlier in the year. On this episode we talk about the some of the final banding numbers and thank the banders, volunteers and board members that made it happen.
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Rocky Point Bird Observatory Blog
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2020-11-2219 minThe Beauty of TruthS1 BONUS EPS: Solving the World's Problems with Dan CampionIn this week's episode I chat to Dan Campion the founder and owner of the Prymal Podcast! Dan is the guy behind my podcast, I went to Dan with an idea for The Beauty of Truth and he helped make it all happen for me and took me on as a client and now produces my podcast because between full time job, part time job, actually doing the podcast and being a mom I just don't have the time, so basically I leave all the hard work to Dan! But myself and Dan are always left talking in the s...
2020-11-061h 55Inside the WDFMasters of the World #5 - Robyn ByrneIn Episode 5 of the Masters of the World series, Andrew chats to Robyn Byrne, who became the first person from the Republic of Ireland to win a World Masters title back in 2014 when she beat Beau Greaves to win the Girl's singles. The pair discuss Robyn's route into the sport, growing up playing against the boys, making history for Ireland at the WDF Europe Youth Cup and World Masters, winning international medals with the senior Irish team, battling dartitis in recent years, using lockdown to improve her throw, playing at the PDC Women's Series, her hopes for the future...
2020-11-0321 min
Bird BabbleEpisode 14: Saw-whet, Barred and Long-eared Owls with Jannaca Chick and Robyn!On this episode the Fall Migration Project has come to an end for 2020 but the owls are continuing to arrive including one very special visitor. Owl Bander in Charge Jannaca Chick and Robyn talk about their amazing night at the Rocky Point banding station.
Pictures of the Long-eared Owl on the Bird Babble Facebook Page
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Rocky Point Bird Observatory Blog
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2020-10-2028 minThe Beauty of TruthS1 #10 Singing & Songwriting with Megan BurkeTHE SEASON FINALE!!!!!!!! Thank you to every single listen, like, and piece love this podcast has received! Without you all, sure what would be the point so THANK YOU!
This week I chat to singer Megan Burke. Ever been curios how singer's make it or make money ? Well Megan tell's all the real truths about what an artist nowadays needs to do in order to be successful and what trolling they have to put up with! Megan chats to me about how she became a TIK TOK sensation and how social media has played big part in...
2020-10-151h 06
Bird BabbleEpisode 13: Passerine and Owl Banding with David Bell and Nicole RichardsonOn this episode we visited the banding stations during operating hours for both the Fall Migration and Northern Saw-whet Owl projects. Banders David Bell (passerines) and Nicole Richardson (owls) take us through the process of banding birds.
Northern Saw-whet Owl Video Facebook Link
Rocky Point Bird Observatory Blog
To find out more about the Rocky Point Bird Observatory visit rpbo.org
Please be sure to visit and follow us on the Bird Babble Podcast Facebook Page or on Bird Babble Instagram .
If you have any questions or comments, they ca...
2020-10-0236 minThe Beauty of TruthS1 #9 Confidence, Life Coaching & Influencing with Emma KehoeThis week's episode is all about bringing you Positive Vibes! I chat to influencer/blogger Emma Kehoe all about her career, the truth's about being an influencer and if Instagram was to go tomorrow, how she would feel? I ask Emma all about her career path to becoming a life coach and what it entails. We get into how Emma has spent years working on herself to achieve her positvity and her incredible body confidence and how Emma wants to share and motivate people to do the same. Emma shares an insight to her relationship with her sisters and s...
2020-10-011h 02The Beauty of TruthS1 #8 Dangerous When Focused with Seany BIn this week's episode I chat to the biggest gent Seany B, the founder and owner of Cut&Sew Barbers. Seany is the most humble guy who comes from working middle class people who has worked his ass off. Seany takes us through his journey of starting his own business from the ground up to being one of the most successful brands in the barbering industry. His brand of Cut & Sew has become a globally recognized with him having his own clothing line, academy and beer! Seany delves into the highs and lows of trying to keep self motivated...
2020-09-171h 10
Bird BabbleEpisode 12: Who's Who? Behind the Owls with Jo & Mike Motek.It's owl season at the Rocky Point Bird Observatory and the best way to find out more about the cute little Northern Saw-whet Owls is by talking to the project coordinators Jo & Mike Motek. It's also been pretty smokey around the banding stations during the Fall Migration project but there have been a few surprises found in the mist nets.
To find out more about the Rocky Point Bird Observatory visit rpbo.org
Please be sure to visit and follow us on the Bird Babble Podcast Facebook Page or on Bird Babble Instagram .
If...
2020-09-1740 minThe Beauty of TruthS1 #7 #BeKind with FacesbyGraceIn this episode I sit down and have chats with the OG of bloggers, queen of cosmetics and mental health speaker Faces by Grace. This is an extra special episode as we delve into the beautiful (and there is beauty) and real ugly truths of what it is to be an influencer in Ireland who is experiencing online trolling alongside having her own personal mental health struggles. The hashtag for Be Kind needs to speak louder in how we treat one another online so I hope this episode opens peoples eyes to the fact of, even if you don't l...
2020-09-0359 min
Bird BabbleEpisode 11: Discovering Rare Birds with Joachim BertrandsReally rare birds are very hard to find but our guest on this episode has been lucky enough to see a couple of amazing rare birds over the past year including the first record of a Grey-tailed Tattler for BC and Canada! Joachim Bertrands talks to us about some of his adventures before heading out to see another rare bird that arrived while we were recording.
Joachim's 2015 Scandinavia Adventure
CBC Coverage of the Grey-tailed Tattler
To find out more about the Rocky Point Bird Observatory visit rpbo.org
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2020-08-2736 minThe Beauty of TruthS1 #6 AD Elite Coaching with Adam DowlingIn this weeks episode I am chatting to Adam Dowling, owner of AD ELITE COACHING, one of Ireland's most sought after Body Composition Coaches. We firstly chat about Adam's personal fitness journey, sacrifice's he has made to be a NO 1 Body Builder and turning his fitness business completely online. Adam discusses the changes he feels the Irish fitness industry needs, his thoughts on personal training and his industries fads. BUT the most important message in this episode in how Adam talks about not only the importance of training but stress management , sleep and nutrition and how we all need...
2020-08-201h 24
Bird BabbleEpisode 10: Census - How to Count Birds with Mike McGrenereOn this episode we have a conversation with Mike McGrenere about how bird census is done at the RPBO migration monitoring stations. Also updates on Seawatch, MAPS which is now complete for 2020 and the Fall Migration which is now entering into the 4th week with some interesting birds being banded so far.
The Rocky Point Fall Migration Blog
The Tatlayoko Lake Bird Observatory Blog
To find out more about the Rocky Point Bird Observatory visit rpbo.org
Please be sure to visit and follow us on the Bird Babble Po...
2020-08-131h 04The Beauty of TruthS1 #5 No F***s Given With Gary TalbotOn this week's episode I am chatting to male model Gary Talbot about his experience's in the modeling industry and how he accidental without wanting it, became one of Ireland's biggest models. Gary has been nothing but forthcoming through his blog and social media accounts about his life as a model, battles with mental health and turning down a 1 million pound deal of a lifetime. Gary also talks about coming out as being Gay at the age of 27 and what lead him to make that decision and his Beautiful Truth which will leave you with mixed emotions. This episode...
2020-08-071h 23
Bird BabbleEpisode 9: Bring Back the BluebirdsOn this episode we talk to Jacquie Taylor and Brielle Reidlinger who are with the Cowichan Bring Back the Bluebirds Project. This amazing organization is working to reintroduce Western Bluebirds which disappeared from southern Vancouver Island in the late 1990's due to habitat loss and out-competition by invasive cavity-nesting species such as the house sparrow.
Cowichan Bring Back the Bluebirds Project links
https://cowichanbluebird.wordpress.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CowichanValleyBluebird/
https://www.instagram.com/cowichan_valley_bluebirds/
https://cowic...
2020-07-3052 minThe Beauty of TruthS1 #4 All Make up, Everything with Natasha RayIn this episode I speak with the national known, well respected and super talented Make up artist Natasha Ray. Other than having the absolute laughs in this episode, we speak about the highs and lows of Natasha, unexpectedly, becoming a freelance make up artist in a saturated market. Natasha gives her top tips on how to survive the industry, how to create a successful social media platform and of course her KIT MUST HAVES! We chat about how we as make up artists will survive the current Pandemic and what it will look like going forward for our industry...
2020-07-231h 04
Bird BabbleEpisode 8: Rebecca Golat - Travels, Turtles, Owls, Projects and now Passerines!If you have volunteered with RPBO or visited the Pedder Bay banding station the past couple of years during the Northern Saw-whet Owl project, then you probably have met Owl bander Rebecca Golat. But, did you know that she is also involved in a number of other birdie and environment projects around the region? This year Rebecca will be at the banding stations for her first year as a passerine bander!
Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project
Bird window collision reporting at Flap Canada
To find out more about the Rocky...
2020-07-1641 minThe Beauty of TruthS1 #3 Only Fans, Please with Caitlin BradyHow many Make Up artist's turned stripper's do you know???? In this episode I talk to Make Up artist Caitlin Brady about her life over the past 8 years and all the WHY'S and TRUTH'S behind the decisions she has made. Although this episode gives a node to Caitlin's Only Fans page, we delve much deeper into her life as a stripper, a make up artist, getting a Brazil Bum Lift and the decision to move back home to Ireland. Please listen with discretion as there are some stories listeners may find uncomfortable. @cazb.ie @thebeautyoftruthpodcast
2020-07-091h 03
Bird BabbleEpisode 7: At the Helm of RPBO, the President, Kim Beardmore!After a long and distinguished career at the helm of some of the greatest ships in the Royal Canadian Navy, Kim Beardmore is now steering the Rocky Point Bird Observatory as President. We had a chance to talk to him about his naval career and birding while at sea as well as some of the challenges facing RPBO and his vision for the future.
Also, an update on the MAPS project, a rare sighting on the Seawatch project and a new feature that we are calling Bird Babble Chirp!
To find out more ab...
2020-06-2635 minThe Beauty of TruthS1 #2 Is It Just A Bad Day? with Caroline ForanIn this episode I will be speaking with the no.1 best-selling author, co-owner of GAFF Interiors and podcaster (Owning It), Caroline Foran. We discuss the pros and cons of pregnant during the pandemic, we delve into the discussion of anxiety and ask the question are we doing enough to support people with anxiety in the workplace in Ireland, and of course we talk about make up!
@carolineforan
@thebeautyoftruthpodcast
2020-06-251h 02
Bird BabbleEpisode 6: MAPS Day 1 Complete!!We never thought this day would come with the COVID-19 pandemic happening but the first day of the Rocky Point Bird Observatory 2020 MAPS program took place on May 31st. On this episode we bring you up to date on how day one went as well spotting a few great birds at Seawatch.
To find out more about the Rocky Point Bird Observatory visit rpbo.org
We have a new Bird Babble Instagram account too!! Check it out!
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2020-06-1231 minThe Beauty of TruthS1 #1 Make Up Matters and So Do Black Lives with Elaine CruzI will discuss the topic of the Black Lives Matter campaign that has consumed the world after the death of George Floyd with Elaine Cruz in this episode. Elaine will tell her story about what's it been like to be a Black Irish Woman living in Dublin and working in the Make up Industry and what changes she would like to see in our society regarding racism.
@1misscruz
2020-06-112h 23The Beauty of TruthIntroducing The Beautiful Truth with RobynThe Beautiful Truth by Robyn is designed to speak about the beautiful and ugly truths that live within the industries many of us work in today and to discuss the hardships we face as a generation and how we can overcome them. At the end of each episode I will ask my guest to reveal one whole hearted honest truth that they have never revealed before about their industry or themselves, it maybe a story that horrifys the nation, a change they want to see happen, an opinion that they have never publically stated, something that gives us the...
2020-06-1101 min
Bird BabbleEpisode 5: MAPS is a Go. Time to Start Banding with Jannaca Chick!On this episode we talk to Jannaca Chick who is the Bander in Charge for the RPBO 2020 MAPS season and she brings us up to date on the great news that the program is about to start on May 31st. We also talk to her about the Great Canadian Birdathon Rocky Pointers 2020 and their fund raising efforts.
To donate to the Great Canadian Birdathon Rocky Pointers 2020 click here
To find out more about the Rocky Point Bird Observatory visit rpbo.org
We have a new Bird Babble Instagram account too!! Check i...
2020-05-2838 min
Bird BabbleEpisode 4: Catching Up with David Bell and Siobhan DarlingtonOn this episode we talk to David Bell and Siobhan Darlington who have been banders with the Rocky Point Bird Observatory during the fall migration season the past two years. On October 1, 2019 they were both involved with a very special bird that visted the Rocky Point banding station and they tell us what happened on that special day.
We also talk about their winter trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, a very cool PhD cougar project that Siobhan is involved in around the Kelowna, BC area. David also experienced a very unusual spring migration fallout from...
2020-05-1436 min
Bird BabbleEpisode 3: What's Happening at RPBO with Ann NightingaleAnn Nightingale joins us to talk about the Rocky Point Bird Observatory's amazing volunteers and updates on the rapidly approaching banding season. We also talk about RPBO's Community Outreach program using the Zoom conferencing service. To volunteer or support the Rocky Point Bird Observatory go to the website at rpbo.org Photos of the birds that we discovered near the Pedder Bay Banding Station can be seen on the Bird Babble Podcast Facebook page.
2020-04-3034 min
Bird BabbleEpisode 2: RPBO Update and SeawatchIn this episode, we update some of the Rocky Point Bird Observatory programs being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as take a closer look at the RPBO Seawatch program by talking to the program coordinator Daniel Donnecke.
2020-04-1625 min
Bird BabbleWelcome to the Bird Babble Podcast!Mark and Robyn Byrne are volunteers with the Rocky Point Bird Observatory (RPBO) located in Victoria, BC. On this episode they introduce you the organization and about some of the projects that RPBO is involved with and how the COVID-19 pandemic is effecting each one. They also talk about how they became involved with RPBO.
2020-04-0228 min
Positively SelfishPORTNOY - How To Beat the Odds And Show Up Singing [#43]Totally honoured to be joined by the soulful PORTNOY: brothers Sruli and Mendy Portnoy, who have the most beautiful voices I have ever heard. Formed between Manchester, UK, and Israel, the brothers have made music together for as long as they can remember. Two out of nine kids in a very musical family, their body of work spans many genres, leading to their new album, “No Complaints,” recorded and produced in Nashville TN, mixed and mastered in Israel this exciting new album is expected to be released in September 2019. PORTNOY perform all ov...
2019-05-2259 min