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BBC Inside ScienceWhere do forever chemicals come from?This week the UK Government decided it was worried enough about so called ‘forever chemicals’ to bring in it’s first ever plan to tackle them. Environment Minister Emma Hardy called PFAS "one of the most pressing chemical challenges of our time". Stephanie Metzger, policy adviser at the Royal Society of Chemistry talks us through where all these chemicals have come from, and Lucy Hart, researcher at Lancaster university, brings us new science on their sources.Technology journalist Gareth Mitchell is in the studio with his take on this week’s brand new discoveries.And as futur...
2026-02-0526 min
Anything but FootyGB Snowsport: Great British BossesWe're joined by GB Snowsport CEO Victoria Gosling & Head Coach Pat Sharples as they look back on another record breaking season on the snow for Great Britain's Olympic and Paralympic stars.We also look ahead to what's in store at the first Winter Games in Europe in more than a decade - Milano Cortina 2026.This is a special episode of the podcast with GB Snowsport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-04-2825 min
Connected PlacesHighlights from the Connected Places Summit - 2025Last week was a big one for the Connected Places Catapult. On the 19/20 March we hosted our second Connected Places Summit, in the heart of London. In this episode we hear from some of the leading voices who spoke at the Summit... Sir Andrew Haines from Network Rail on the future of Britain’s railways and transport connectivity; Dan Labbad from the Crown Estate on the future of innovation in placemaking, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram on the opportunities of devolution, Victoria Hills from the Royal Town Planning Institute on unlocking growth thr...
2025-03-2835 min
Breaking The CorkVictoria Sharples: Stemware, New Alcohol Duty and Wine Under £10 (Part 2) #19In this episode of Breaking the Cork, we’re joined once again by Victoria Sharples, Panel Chair & Judge at the International Wine Challenge (IWC). Victoria shares her insights on how stemware can elevate your wine-tasting experience, the upcoming changes to wine duty in 2025, and whether you can still find great value in wines under £10. She also takes us behind the scenes of the restaurant wine experience, offering expert tips on how to pour, present, and impress your guests with style.
2024-12-1740 min
Breaking The CorkVictoria Sharples: Salon Champagne, Service Manners and Decanting Wine in a Salad Bowl?! (Part 1) #18In this episode of Breaking the Cork we sit down again with Victoria Sharples, the brilliant Group Head of Wine at Fallow & Roe. Victoria talk about the magic of champagne, exploring what makes it the ultimate celebratory drink and how to serve it like a pro. Victoria takes us behind the scenes of the restaurant wine experience, dishing out tips on how to pour, present, and wow your guests with finesse, and discover how the right wine glass can completely transform the way you experience your favorite bottle.
2024-12-1037 min
Breaking The CorkVictoria Sharples: Head of Wine, Judge and MW Student #14In this exciting new episode of Breaking the Cork, we sit down with Victoria Sharples, the brilliant Group Head of Wine at Fallow & Roe. Victoria takes us on a journey through her fascinating career, from leading the wine program at the iconic St. John’s Restaurant to opening her very own wine bar. We also dive into her Master of Wine studies, and she shares incredible stories from her years in the wine industry.
2024-10-151h 13
Crawford Media PodcastThe Unwilled Writer Part 2Hello everybody,Here is the much-anticipated second part of my journey into AI-land with OpenAI’s GPT-3 language model. In addition to continuing my conversation with The Open University’s Mike Sharples, I spoke to another education scholar: Stephen Marshall, Director of the Centre for Academic Development at Victoria University in Wellington.In this part, I ask Stephen and Mike how universities are going to deal with students using AIs to generate plausible essays with a single mouse click. The answer: stop thinking you can just assign an essay and mark it at the end. Wake...
2022-06-0822 min
Meals and EntertainingPodcast - Vickie's Turkey TipsListen to my great ideas, (I can't be modest), for making your thanksgiving dinner more enjoyable. Just in time for Thanksgiving planning. Please be inspired! A little work up front makes for more fun on game day.
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2021-10-2011 minMeals and EntertainingSpices and HerbsIs this the thing most people fear about cooking? Seasoning your food? Listen as Vickie shares some thoughts and her go-to spices and herbs. She’s like a seasoning philosopher.
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2021-09-1113 min
Meals and EntertainingPresentation - Make Your Meals More AppetizingA quick reminder to make your meals look interesting! This is my “Presentation” spiel taken from the video of the same name. I am trying to convince you that a colorful plate tastes better. Listen to this then add some interest to your next meal. Trust me it works!
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2021-08-0805 minMeals and EntertainingGetting a Feel for FoodGetting a feel for food. This podcast is taken from my video of the same name. Part of knowing how to cook is understanding how food cooks. Please listen as I explain it in my own goofy way!
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2021-07-2710 minMeals and EntertainingPodcast - Stacey my Cousin - Former Cook, New Chef.Please enjoy my cooking conversation with my Cousin Stacey, I sure did! I loved hearing about her experiences and new adventures in cooking. I love her laugh plus she just got done burning some bread so I feel better about myself! It’s inspirational and fun.
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2021-07-1528 minMeals and EntertainingPodcast - My Friend Mary Wood - Recipes for the Working Woman!Mary my friend is so much fun, (listen and you will see), she's my one friend that is up for anything. She squeezes the most out of life and that includes cooking. She makes cooking an adventure. Part two is her in-depth conversations with recipe ideas for the working woman.
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2021-06-3016 minMeals and EntertainingPodcast - My Friend Mary Wood - A fearless cook!Mary my friend is so much fun, (listen and you will see), she's my one friend that is up for anything. She squeezes the most out of life and that includes cooking. She makes cooking an adventure. Her passion is really motivating. Please listen to the next upcoming episode for more in-depth conversation on recipes and ingredients.
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2021-06-2317 minMeals and EntertainingCooking Talk With My Brother - a PodcastA fun conversation with a man that likes to cook, my Brother. He likes kitchen gadgets and cook books just like me. Please listen to hear some interesting insights on my questions. It’s always good to hear different ways to look at things.
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2021-06-0316 min
Meals and EntertainingMeals and Entertaining - Meal Planning for Regular PeopleIn this podcast, I share my food rules that I use to help plan meals and make my dinners be a little more creative. I also talk about the series of lists I use as reminders when I feel stuck. My hopes are that you will hear a few common-sense ideas that can inspire you to menu plan a little. This habit will help you be more organized in shopping and saving money. Oh, and learn how much I like soup.
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2021-05-1114 minMeals and EntertainingMeals and Entertaining - Party Guest EtiquetteGuest Etiquette – Kind of like reverse entertaining. Listen to my rules on being a good guest There are only a few, after all we just want to have a good time!
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2021-05-0308 minMeals and EntertainingMeals and Entertaining - Timing DinnerToday’s topic is getting dinner on the table with everything hot at the same time, a mouthful. One thing in the process of cooking dinner is cooking multiple things at one time with it being ready simultaneously. Maybe we should just call it timing dinner.
What if there’s only one of you, you have no help, and you’re going to make and serve four or five things for dinner? Hopefully you’ve already started getting a feel for meal prep. You need to know how long an item is going to cook, and you can...
2021-03-2607 minMeals and EntertainingMeals and Entertaining with Karen who really does not like cooking.An honest conversation with my sister-in-law Karen who NEVER cooks. Her goal is to cook for her family but something is stopping her. Listen as we try to figure out why and how to help her. Be sure and visit my website for more blogs, eBooks and videos: mealsandentertaining.com and don't forget to subscribe to my channel!
2021-03-2623 minMeals and EntertainingMeals and Entertaining with My Mom - How it all started!My first official podcast conversation with the person that started it all, Donna Turner my Mom! We begin with asking 12 questions about her experiences making dinner and entertaining and reminiscing on all the great meal ideas she created. Be sure and visit my website for more blogs, eBooks and videos: mealsandentertaining.com and don't forget to subscribe to my channel!
2021-03-2619 minMeals and EntertainingMeals and Entertaining with Mick (AKA Honey)We begin with a practice session with Husband Mick asking 12 questions about his experiences making dinner and throwing parties. Be sure and visit my website for more blogs, eBooks and videos: mealsandentertaining.com and don't forget to subscribe to my channel!
2021-03-2613 min
Two Friends Talk HistoryLands of Ice: nomadic life in the Arctic circleHi Folks! In this episode, Zofia and Liam strike North and explore the cold climes of Nunavut in Canada. Zofia interviews Jennie, a close friend from the Inuit community on Victoria Island, located deep within the Arctic circle. Liam and Zofia provide a historical background to the Inuit of the area before Zofia interviews Jennie who provides a fascinating account of growing up on the island as well as some local Inuit folklore and history.Find us on InstagramSupport us through Patreon Buy our merch on
2020-11-181h 25
Interviews with authors Archives | Grammar Factory PublishingInterview with Jacquie Sharples, author of If Your Body Could TalkAs a corporate escapee, Jacquie Sharples knows a thing or two about not listening to her body.A former corporate engineer, Jacquie couldn’t ignore her passion for health and fitness. Having formerly trained at the highest levels in athletics since high school, becoming Victoria champion in the triple jump and in the top 8 at the […]
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2013-11-2100 min