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Paradigm Shifting Books
Paradigm Shifting BooksThe Four Disciplines of Execution: How Systems Beat Willpower with Chris McChesneyIn this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, hosts Stephen and Britain Covey dive into The Four Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling — joined by Chris McChesney himself to share insights firsthand. Together, they break down how the book’s core ideas of focusing on what really matters, tracking the right actions, using simple scoreboards, and sticking to regular check-ins can make a huge difference not just in business, but in everyday life, family routines, and even sports.Stephen and Britain point out something a lot of us feel: execution often falls apart beca...
2025-08-1326 minFeeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UK
Feeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UKEp 2: Community Driven Food Provision with Ema WilkesIn the latest episode of the Feeding Britain podcast, Andrew is joined by Ema Wilkes from Neo Community. As one of the first partners of Feeding Britain, Ema is well placed to reflect on what works when tackling food insecurity and when offering families pathways out of crisis. Stressing the importance of community and providing on-site services that go beyond food, Ema discusses her work with Feeding Birkenhead and the power that comes when grassroots organisations have a voice in national policy. The Feeding Britain podcast is back for a third series in which we hear from f...
2025-07-0539 minYour Dose
Your DoseEpisode 17: Prevention and Football with Omar McDew (Coach O)This episode focuses on Omar McDew, the Youth Advocate for the City of New Britain and the Head Freshman Football Coach for New Britain High. Omar has dedicated decades to his passions: prevention, football, and helping youth in New Britain. In this episode, the group discusses Omar's life journey, his experience coaching football, and youth prevention in New Britain.This podcast is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain. If you are interested in sponsoring the Your Dose Podcast, please visit www.nbyouthprevention.com/podcast!
2025-06-2740 minParadigm Shifting Books
Paradigm Shifting BooksWhy We Almost Didn't Relaunch This PodcastIn this relaunch episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, hosts Stephen and Britain Covey share exciting updates about the podcast's new direction while blending personal stories with profound insights. Britain, a Super Bowl champion, reveals what winning the Super Bowl really feels like (including a hilarious kindergarten project involving "Flat Stanley"), while both hosts explore their grandfather Stephen R. Covey's timeless wisdom about paradigm shifts and why changing your perspective alters everything.As part of the relaunch, they’re revisiting the 15 transformative books and authors already featured on the show—mining them for deeper insights and fresh relevance—before...
2025-06-2520 minFeeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UK
Feeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UKEp 6: Innovative Solutions to Tackling Food Insecurity in West YorkshireIn this latest episode, Andrew Forsey is joined by Juli Thompson, Cathy Henwood and Dave Paterson who, together, helped to form the Feeding Bradford and Keighley Network and, subsequently, the West Yorkshire Food Poverty Network. Food projects in West Yorkshire have been at the heart of driving change and finding innovative solutions to tackling food insecurity over the last ten years. Whether that be by creating partnerships with local credit unions to enable people to save on more than just their weekly shop, or by working with allotment growers to encourage them to 'share their spare', Juli, Cathy and D...
2024-12-2442 minFeeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UK
Feeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UKEp 5: Ten Years of Tackling Hunger in CoventryIn today's episode, Andrew is joined by Gavin Kibble, Dianne Williams and Dr Lopa Saxena who, together, helped to form Feeding Coventry and then the Coventry Food Network. Here, they reflect on the last ten years of tackling hunger in Coventry including the importance of providing for the unique demographic of the city, the importance of giving community organisations a voice, and the importance of taking a holistic long-term approach to tackling poverty and food insecurity. This episode forms part of a mini-series marking 10 years since the All Party Parliamentary Group Report into Hunger in the UK...
2024-12-021h 02Feeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UK
Feeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UKEp 4: Tackling Food Insecurity Year-Round in South ShieldsIn today's episode, Andrew is joined by Jo Benham-Brown who is the Business Development and Communities Manager for Key Community in South Shields. Together, they discuss the ways in which the Key Community Bus provides more than simply good food to its community and the importance of helping people have autonomy over their lives as well as building aspirations. This episode forms part of a mini-series marking 10 years since the All Party Parliamentary Group Report into Hunger in the UK and the setting up of Feeding Britain’s first projects and pilots. As part of this series, we...
2024-11-1222 minFeeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UK
Feeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UKEp 3: Tackling Hunger in Rural Areas with Charlotte WinterbottomIn this episode, Andrew is joined by Charlotte Winterbottom, the Policy and Partnerships Manager at Rural Action Derbyshire, an organisation at the heart of one of the first Feeding Britain pilot projects created in Derbyshire. As such, Charlotte is able to reflect on the unique challenges of living rurally when it comes to food insecurity whether that be a lack of access to affordable shops or expensive and inaccessible transport. She discusses the importance of tackling rural food deserts, the need for food services to be more bespoke in rural areas, and the necessity of providing a pathway from...
2024-10-2530 minFeeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UK
Feeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UKEp 2: Tackling Food Insecurity in LeicesterIn this episode, Andrew is joined by Tim Adkin, the Food Partnership Coordinator for Leicester, and Liz Chahal from the Leicester Community Advice and Law Centre. Throughout the episode, Tim and Liz reflect on the power of offering a personalised service, the benefits of providing wraparound support alongside nutritious food, and the positive impact that food projects can have on the local economy. This episode forms part of a mini-series marking 10 years since the All Party Parliamentary Group Report into Hunger in the UK and the setting up of Feeding Britain’s first projects and pilots. As pa...
2024-10-1725 minFeeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UK
Feeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UKEp 1: Effective and Responsive Food Initiatives with Gary StottIn this episode, Andrew is joined by Gary Stott who is the Executive Chairman of Community Shop and who discusses what it was like to be one of the first Feeding Britain pilot projects including how their approach has been informed, shaped and altered in the last ten years. Gary particularly touches upon the opportunities and challenges of applying good practice from projects in other areas of the country to Barnsley, how to ensure food initiatives remain people-centred, and how we can adapt to the major shifts in the numbers of people experiencing food insecurity, as well as the value...
2024-09-2333 minFeeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UK
Feeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UKEp 14: Community Supermarkets in Essex - A County Council PerspectiveIn this episode of the Feeding Britain podcast series, Andrew Forsey is joined by Councillor Louise McKinlay, Deputy Leader of Essex County Council, and Ben Mann, Equalities and Partnerships Advisor at Essex County Council. They discuss the decision of Essex County Council to develop community supermarket programmes and the benefits this has brought to the whole area. Louise and Ben explain how food has acted as a gateway to tackling deeper issues surrounding poverty and offer their advice for likeminded councils. This episode forms part of the Feeding Britain podcast series which offers insights into eliminating hunger...
2024-06-1824 minParadigm Shifting Books
Paradigm Shifting BooksSeason 2 - Introducing Britain CoveyIntroducing New Co-Host Britain Covey - A Fresh Perspective on Paradigm Shifting Books.In this episode, Stephen H Covey introduces his younger brother and new co-host, Britain Covey, who is currently an NFL player for the Philadelphia Eagles. Britain shares his unique perspective as a professional athlete, while Stephen highlights the legacy and influence of their grandfather, Stephen R. Covey. Together, they delve into the inspiration for the podcast and the powerful lessons they hope to share and learn alongside listeners. Follow Britain on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brit_covey2/Funny story o...
2024-06-1014 minFeeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UK
Feeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UKEp 13: Pivoting Away from Emergency Food Provision with Nina ParmarIn this episode of the Feeding Britain podcast series, Andrew Forsey talks to Nina Parmar from Sufra in Brent, which is a member of the Feeding Britain network. Nina explains the decision Sufra made to introduce a community shop and community wellbeing project into their programme, and what this signifies for their pivot away from emergency food provision. This is a must-listen for any projects thinking about introducing a contribution-based model into their programme as Nina shares her insights, learnings and passion for this alternative approach. This episode forms part of the Feeding Britain podcast series which o...
2024-06-0720 minThe Progressive Britain Podcast
The Progressive Britain PodcastThe modern politics of Britain's imperial historyHosts, Laura Beers and Steven Fielding, speak to Charlotte Lydia Riley about the consequences of Britain's empire and colonialism for modern British politics. Get Charlotte's book, Imperial Island, here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/442125/imperial-island-by-riley-charlotte-lydia/9781529923803 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-0550 minBeijing to Britain: The Podcast
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Why are we having a UK-China debate?Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast!In today’s episode, Sam and Steve talk about what they’re hoping to achieve with the first-ever public Beijing to Britain debate!You can get tickets here.Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a corporate subscriberFind out why Governments, FTSE100 constituents and politicians subscribe to our briefings.Visi...
2024-04-1725 minBeijing to Britain: The Podcast
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 A debrief on ending Beijing to BritainHello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast!Today’s episode discusses the update that Beijing to Britain will be coming to an end in roughly two months.We also speak about:* Labour’s visit to Taiwan* Steve’s time in China during Covid-19Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a corporate subscriberFind out why Go...
2024-04-0337 minBeijing to Britain: The Podcast
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Trivium & Beijing to Britain on the Two SessionsHello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast!Today’s episode is a recording of our recent webinar looking at the Two Sessions with Trivium. Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a corporate subscriberFind out why Governments, FTSE100 constituents and politicians subscribe to our briefings.Visit www.beijingtobritain.com Get full access to Beijing to Br...
2024-03-2052 minFeeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UK
Feeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UKEp 10: The Role of Advice Workers with Alan MarkeyIn this episode of the Feeding Britain podcast series, Andrew Forsey chats with Alan Markey, Chief Executive of the Coventry Independent Advice Service, to discuss their partnership with Feeding Britain that aims to co-locate Advice Workers in the Feeding Coventry social supermarkets. This project forms part of Feeding Britain's Pathways from Poverty programme which seeks to offer people the support they need to take steps out of poverty. In this episode, Alan explains the benefits that a co-location approach brings to both the individuals receiving advice and the wider community in which the social supermarket sits. This...
2024-02-0625 minExtraordinary Stories of Britain
Extraordinary Stories of BritainBoozy Britain – History of Beer. Part 1The story of Beer.  From Britain’s first brewer,  to ancient  ales made with psychedelic plants.     From rules on Viking drinking horns to the English king who drank himself to death.   From the rise of female brewers,   to a drunk Queen Elizabeth I.  From the legend of the ale-conner, to pubs forced to change names.  
2023-12-2036 minThe Progressive Britain Podcast
The Progressive Britain PodcastClement Attlee and modern BritainLaura and Steven talk to Professor Richard Toye about his new book 'Age of Hope', which focuses on Clement Attlee's 1945 Labour government and its contribution to modern Britain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-1449 minFeeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UK
Feeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UKEp 9: The Nourishing Norfolk Network with Claire Cullens, Billie Lawler, and Tori LewisIn this latest episode of the Feeding Britain podcast series, Andrew Forsey chats with three of the driving forces behind the Nourishing Norfolk Network; Claire Cullens, Billie Lawler and Tori Lewis. They delve into their process for setting up the vast Nourishing Norfolk network, how they ensure each individual food club meets the needs of its community, and good practice for securing a healthy food supply across the whole network. The balance between sharing knowledge and resources across a network whilst maintaining local individuality and innovation is crucial to the model employed by Feeding Britain as a whole and...
2023-11-2347 minBeijing to Britain: The Podcast
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Securonomics and state visitsHello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s emergency episode, Sam and Steve discuss:* Labour’s ‘securonomics’ approach* The Xi - Biden summit* The South Korean state visitListen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a corporate subscriberFind out why Governments, FTSE100 constituents and politicians subscribe to our briefings.Visit www.beij...
2023-11-2226 minBeijing to Britain: The Podcast
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 EMERGENCY POD: David Cameron is back!Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s emergency episode, Sam and Steve discuss the Government’s reshuffle:We were asked:* Why is David Cameron back?* Is this a return to the Golden Era?* What the hell is going on?Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Commission a talkThe Beijing to Britain team can be commissioned for private or public speaking opportunities.Email us.Become a corporate subscriberFind out...
2023-11-1438 minBeijing to Britain: The Podcast
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Is China flooding the UK's EV market?Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s episode, hosts Sam Hogg and Steve Lynch talk to Tu Le, Founder and Managing Director of Sino Auto Insights.We asked:* What’s the current EV landscape?* Is China weaponising dependency?* Do we need to worry about cars being switched off?Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Reading Notes* BBC coverage of Chinese EVs in the UK market* Professor Jim Saker, president of the Institute of the...
2023-11-0846 minBeijing to Britain: The Podcast
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Does China control critical mineral supply chains?Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s episode, hosts Sam Hogg and Steve Lynch discuss:* The differences between the British and Chinese approach to running Covid inquiries* The AI Safety Summit and China being invited* Which British companies are posting results this weekWe also talked to Henry Sanderson, Executive Editor of Benchmark Mineral Intelligence and author of Volt Rush, the excellent book on critical minerals and batteries. We asked:* What are critical minerals, and do countries share the definition?...
2023-11-0142 minBeijing to Britain: The Podcast
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 What does the UK need to know about the BRI?Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s episode, hosts Sam Hogg and Steve Lynch discuss:* A new Hong Kong group that is aiming to get BN(O)ers voting at the next election* Tony Blair’s visit to China* Rumblings around JETCOWe also talk to Jacob Mardell, a journalist and researcher who has spent several years studying the Belt and Road Initiative:* What is the BRI?* How does debt-trap diplomacy work, if it exists?* How successful are...
2023-10-2550 minBeijing to Britain: The Podcast
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Why has China been invited to the AI Safety Summit?Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s episode, hosts Sam Hogg and Steve Lynch discuss:* The Isreal/Hamas war, and China’s strategic ambitions in this area* What’s the latest on the BRI?* How would Labour’s “securonomics” work with a Donald Trump presidency?We also talk to Allan Nixon, Head of Science and Technology at the think tank Onward about the upcoming AI Safety Summit:* Are the West and China developing AI in sync?* What arguments are there for an...
2023-10-1937 minBeijing to Britain: The Podcast
Beijing to Britain: The Podcast🎧 Labour Party Conference: What was said about China?Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s episode, hosts Sam Hogg and Steve Lynch discuss:* “Securonomics” - what does it mean, and how should we be thinking about it? * Is it possible to understand Labour’s wider China strategy?* A recap of the Labour Party ConferenceWe also speak to Andrew Yeh, Deputy Director of the China Strategic Risks Institute and Co-Founder of Labour Friends of Taiwan (UK):* Is there a divergence between the two major parties?* What conversations are taki...
2023-10-1131 minBeijing to Britain: The Podcast
Beijing to Britain: The PodcastThe Beijing to Britain podcast: Chinese elite politics and British universities visit BeijingHello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s episode, hosts Sam Hogg and Steve Lynch discuss:* Chinese elite politicians with Trivium China co-founder Trey McArver * Does Xi Jinping surround himself with Yes Men?* How often does Chinese elite politics discuss the UK bilaterally? * How does the system govern itself? * What did the consortium of British universities get up to during their recent visit to China?Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Reading Notes* Trivium Ch...
2023-09-2832 minBeijing to Britain: The Podcast
Beijing to Britain: The PodcastThe Beijing to Britain podcast: UNGA and the Taiwanese ElectionHello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s episode, hosts Sam Hogg and Steve Lynch discuss:* What the UK is hoping to achieve at the United Nations General Assembly meeting with regard to AI, development and China* What British policymakers need to know about the upcoming Taiwanese election, with Taiwan Foreign Correspondents' Club President Thompson Chau* Who’s in the running* Is there an ‘independence’ candidate, and what’s the status quo?* How much does China’s behaviour impact the average Taiwanese?Listen...
2023-09-2027 minBeijing to Britain: The Podcast
Beijing to Britain: The PodcastThe Beijing to Britain podcast: Alleged spies and the G20Hello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s episode, hosts Sam Hogg and Steve Lynch discuss:* The reaction to The Sunday Times story around a Commons worker arrested after allegedly spying for China* A conversation with Hannah Ryder, CEO of Development Reimagined about the G20, UK and ChinaListen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Become a corporate subscriberFind out why Governments, FTSE100 constituents and politicians subscribe to our briefings.Visit www.beijingtobritain.com Get fu...
2023-09-1426 minFeeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UK
Feeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UKEp 7: Partnership for People and Places Project with Professor Greta DefeyterIn this episode, Andrew Forsey is joined by Professor Greta Defeyter on the eve of the publication of research on the Partnership for People and Places Project in Newcastle. Greta is the chair of the Feeding Britain Academic Advisory Group and is the director of the Healthy Living Lab at Northumbria University, and she joins Andrew to share more about her research as well as her wider experiences tackling school holiday hunger and shaping policy. Greta's passion and expertise will offer valuable insights for anyone working within the food insecurity sector or who wants to learn more about the...
2023-09-1127 minBeijing to Britain: The Podcast
Beijing to Britain: The PodcastThe Beijing to Britain podcast: To Engage or Not To EngageHello, Welcome to the Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s episode, hosts Sam Hogg and Steve Lynch discuss:* The reaction to the Foreign Secretary’s visit to China, and Lord Johnson’s visit * The spread of views from the Conservative backbench, including a discussion with APPG China chair Richard Graham MP* What Labour would have done differently, with Labour’s Shadow Minister for Asia and the Pacific Catherine West MPListen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Key points * C...
2023-09-0626 minBeijing to Britain: The Podcast
Beijing to Britain: The PodcastThe Beijing to Britain podcast: TEASERHello, Welcome to the first Beijing to Britain podcast.In today’s teaser episode, hosts Sam Hogg and Steve Lynch discuss:* The Foreign Secretary’s visit to China* A new Foreign Affairs Committee report with some choice words on Taiwan* What’s to come over the course of the first seasonListen on Apple Podcasts here.Key points * The UK’s Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, touched down in China last night for a one-day visit. He met Vice-President Han Zheng and Foreign Minister Wang Yi...
2023-08-3020 minFeeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UK
Feeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UKEp 6: The Food Ladders Approach with Dr Megan BlakeIn this episode, Andrew Forsey is joined by Dr Megan Blake, a senior lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Sheffield, a member of the Feeding Britain Academic Advisory Group, and the pioneer of the Food Ladders approach to building community resilience and enhancing food security. Delving into her research, Dr Blake explains the Food Ladders approach and lays out the steps we need to take on both a local and national scale to ensure people are given the capability to live a healthy life. This episode forms part of the new Feeding Britain podcast series which offers...
2023-08-3024 minFeeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UK
Feeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UKEp 5: Food Bank to Food Club Special Episode Part 3In this 3-part special, we are sharing extracts from our recent webinar on food banks opening affordable food clubs either in place of, or in addition to, their existing crisis provision. Our speakers include Nic from Focus4Hope in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, John from the West End Food Bank in Newcastle, Louisa from Milton Keynes Food Bank, Robert from Bassetlaw Food Bank, Nina from Sufra North West London in Brent, and Stephen from Newark and Tuxford Food Bank. They will each share their reasons for initiating the shift to affordable food provision as well as their experiences in bringing...
2023-08-1632 minFeeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UK
Feeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UKEp 5: Food Bank to Food Club Special Episode Part 2In this 3-part special, we are sharing extracts from our recent webinar on food banks opening affordable food clubs either in place of, or in addition to, their existing crisis provision. Our speakers include Nic from Focus4Hope in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, John from the West End Food Bank in Newcastle, Louisa from Milton Keynes Food Bank, Robert from Bassetlaw Food Bank, Nina from Sufra North West London in Brent, and Stephen from Newark and Tuxford Food Bank. They will each share their reasons for initiating the shift to affordable food provision as well as their experiences in bringing...
2023-08-1630 minFeeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UK
Feeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UKEp 5: Food Bank to Food Club Special Episode Part 1In this 3-part special, we are sharing extracts from our recent webinar on food banks opening affordable food clubs either in place of, or in addition to, their existing crisis provision. Our speakers include Nic from Focus4Hope in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, John from the West End Food Bank in Newcastle, Louisa from Milton Keynes Food Bank, Robert from Bassetlaw Food Bank, Nina from Sufra North West London in Brent, and Stephen from Newark and Tuxford Food Bank. They will each share their reasons for initiating the shift to affordable food provision as well as their experiences in bringing...
2023-08-1629 minFeeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UK
Feeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UKEp 4: Feeding Britain with Frank FieldWe are honoured to be joined by Frank Field as we mark 10 years since the creation of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Hunger and reflect on the founding of the charity Feeding Britain. Frank joins Andrew Forsey to discuss the thinking behind the movement and his early experiences pushing for affordable food provision as well as his recommendations for tackling the issue of hunger in the UK today. This is the fourth episode in the new Feeding Britain podcast series which offers insights into eliminating hunger in the UK. Feeding Britain combines practical, policy...
2023-07-2416 minBreaking Britain: A Podcast about the Politics of a Disunited Kingdom
Breaking Britain: A Podcast about the Politics of a Disunited KingdomSinking Services?: Britain's Crisis of State Capacity - With Glen O'HaraIn this week's episode, we have been joined by Glen O'Hara to explore the escalating crisis facing the UK's public services. Over the past 18 months among public services from universities to healthcare the British state has been shaken by waves of strikes and infrastructure breakdowns whose effects have come to be acutely felt in everyday life. With his extensive research background on the history of British state institutions, Glen O'Hara helps us explore the wider social, economic and political dynamics that have brought Britain's public services close to breaking point.As Professor of Modern and Contemporary History...
2023-07-0554 minFeeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UK
Feeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UKEp 3: Hunger in the UK with Emma Lewell-BuckThis latest episode by Feeding Britain features MP for South Shields, Emma Lewell-Buck, who joins Andrew Forsey as a passionate advocate for tackling food insecurity in the UK. This short but insightful conversation explains some of the political context around measures brought in to help tackle hunger, including the upcoming Healthy Start Scheme (Take Up) Bill which would introduce automatic enrolment for all households already eligible for the Healthy Start Scheme. Emma shares her experiences from many years pushing for change in this area and offers her thoughts on what some of those much needed solutions might be.
2023-06-1416 minFeeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UK
Feeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UKEp 2: Good Food Scotland with Pauline GilgallonIn this episode, Feeding Britain's National Director, Andrew Forsey, is joined by Pauline Gilgallon who leads the Good Food Scotland programme. They discuss the unique larder model and the way it has been able to not only improve the accessibility of good quality affordable food in the area but also to help create a sense of community and provide a stepping stone towards independence for its members. Pauline generously shares her key learnings and advice for others looking to set up something similar. This is the second episode in the new Feeding Britain podcast series which...
2023-05-1935 minBreaking Britain: A Podcast about the Politics of a Disunited Kingdom
Breaking Britain: A Podcast about the Politics of a Disunited KingdomBrexit Economics: The Old Roots of Britain's New Economic Challenges - With John MillsThis week on the Breaking Britain podcast, we examine the economic dilemmas the UK faces in an increasingly competitive global landscape. Joining us is John Mills, who as a senior figure in the world of business and author exploring the global economy who has written extensively to make the case for Brexit as a potentially transformative economic project.John Mills is founder and Chairman of JML, a consumer goods distribution company, which exports to more than 70 countries around the world. He is also an economist and author, noted for his writing on Brexit, the Labour Party and...
2023-04-2141 minFeeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UK
Feeding Britain: Insights into eliminating hunger from the UKEp 1: Number Seven Citizens' Supermarket with Moira McAdamIn our first episode, Feeding Britain's National Director, Andrew Forsey, discusses the amazing work of Number Seven Citizens' Supermarket with Moira McAdam, Team Co-ordinator at Number Seven. Alongside sharing Number Seven's best practice, Moira offers her insights into how the current cost of living crisis is affecting the need for affordable food as well as the ways in which social supermarkets can ease the burdens placed on food banks. This is the first episode in the new Feeding Britain podcast series. Feeding Britain combines practical, policy, and research expertise in the fight against hunger. Stay tuned for in...
2023-04-1722 minExtraordinary Stories of Britain
Extraordinary Stories of BritainJack Sheppard - The Most Famous Man in BritainThee hundred years ago, Jack Sheppard was the most famous man in the country.    Britain’s first celebrity was not a royal,  an actor,  or aristocrat -  but a petty thief.    This podcast tells the story of how an East End chancer became so famous, that a third of London’s population took to the streets to see if he could cheat the noose. 
2023-03-0133 minBite-Size Britain
Bite-Size BritainEp. 8 - A Most Historic Week for Modern BritainThe week commencing 5th September 2022 will go down as one of the most memorable - and historically significant - in recent British history. On the Monday, we found out who would be the next Prime Minister. On the Tuesday, both the outgoing and incoming PM's met with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to carry out the required formalities in this changing of the guard. Liz Truss' appointment as political leader was overshadowed when a mere 2 days later, the Queen herself passed away, bringing to a close a truly historic 70-year reign as Britain's head-of-state. Chris...
2022-09-1322 minGettin Head: A Bucketcast
Gettin Head: A BucketcastEpisode 97: Population PuddingToday we’re cream teaming right into Buckethead’s Pikes 293, 294, and 296 (Oven Mitts, Warp Threads, and Ghouls of the Graves), we also discuss Dr. Horrible’s Conference Room at Password University, Spenser knows all the old slurs, Silly William Jellybeans, Britain’s drinks a half gallon mason jar of diet coke, Shia LaBeouf grabs his partner’s boob, RIP Steve Grimmett, Britain gives a full summary of Papa John Schnatter’s CPAC speech, Spenser is going to Psycho Las Vegas (Britain recommends a sex worker, a magic show, or unique food), a lot of black metal should be cancelled, reading Buck...
2022-08-212h 11Lutherans in the UK — Living Grace
Lutherans in the UK — Living GraceLutheran identity, Lutheran Church in Great Britain 60In the first episode we explore the unique Lutheran identity, as well as celebrate 60 years of one of our CLC partners, the Lutheran Church in Great Britain
2022-06-1744 minExtraordinary Stories of Britain
Extraordinary Stories of BritainWomen and Crime – Britain’s Bad GirlsSix true crime stories featuring notorious women criminals.   From a celebrity pickpocket who performed on the London stage, to an aristocrat turned highwaywoman.  From a cross-dressing pirate to the first documented girl gang,   and the last woman to be hanged in Britain.  Hear about these bad girls in this podcast.
2022-05-1334 minHello from Britain!
Hello from Britain!#7 WOMEN AND BRITISH BLACK POWERIn this episode Seun Matiluko (@seunspeakss) tells us about women in Britain and Black Power in the mid-late 20th-century.  Connect with the Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BritainHello(@BritainHello) Further resources: Anne-Marie Angelo, 'The Black Panthers in London, 1967-72: A Diasporic Struggle Navigates the Atlantic' (2009) Radical History Review Robin Bunce and Paul Field, 'Obi B. Egbuna, C.L.R. James and the Birth of Black Power in Britain: Black Radicalism in Britain 1967-72' (2011) Twentieth Century British History Kate Quinn, Black Power in the Caribbean (University Press of F...
2022-01-0717 minGettin Head: A Bucketcast
Gettin Head: A BucketcastEpisode 56: SoothsuckerToday we listened to Pikes 166-168 (Region, Shapeless, and Ognarader) Spenser loves Tarot bitches, Britain wants to abolish the constitution, a real Russian roulette of your asshole, NPR AF, white dreadlocks, CBD ginger beer, interesting bumper sticker worldviews, porn smorgasbord, Buckethead Video Game soundtracks, King Diamond, Britain would be heterosexual to be Steve Harris their in-law, dumpster rap, timing oral sex, ancient alien apologism for racism, Britain was a theater kid, assigning people in the bucketverse to chess pieces, Prince is horny, beware of the kratom sluts, gettin peed on, Billy Bob Thornton rocks, NEW SEGMENT - CUM CORNER...
2021-11-141h 32Gettin Head: A Bucketcast
Gettin Head: A BucketcastEpisode 54: Where is Your Ogg Now?Today the two bruvs are hangin and slanging on Pikes 160-162 (Land of Miniatures, Bats in the Lite Bright, and Four Forms), we also dive into the deep pools of: Pike 296 released on the day or recording, Linguistic Linguine, NJPW G1 Climax Finals (Brit has a crush on Kota Ibushi), wrestling is fixed (not fake), picking sports teams, Spenser sees Badflower and Quicksand live, the sweet Ethiopian lady with brain tumor (s/o to Jebena Cafe,) Death Cube K, freeware fractal generator gangster shit, Buckethead being influenced by Sunn0))), a Waluigi guitar pedal, every band has at least one...
2021-10-311h 22Gettin Head: A Bucketcast
Gettin Head: A BucketcastEpisode 52: Girth for Jehovah (feat. Matt Collins)Today we have a guest back for A THIRD TIME! Matt Collins is back to listen to Pikes 154-156 (The Cellar Yawns, Ancient Lends, and Herbie Climbs a Tree), we also discuss how Spenser doesn’t sound quite as miserable as he used to on the podcast thanks to Britain’s editing, Matt becomes a Country Broadcaster and explains ‘Fancy Like’, Matt gets a pass from his wife to watch Britain boning down Lil Nas X, Country Music’s stranglehold on radio, The Week’s Poll: Who is Funnier?, Buckethead’s relationship to Bernie Worrell, making your infant children listen to Buck...
2021-10-171h 47Gettin Head: A Bucketcast
Gettin Head: A BucketcastEpisode 50: Tyler Durden BurdenThis week we stumbled over Pikes 148-150 (Invisable Forest, Chickencoopscope, and Heaven is Your Home [For my Father, Thomas Manley Carrol]) we also discuss how we’ve actually done 50 of something, if you’re listening to (or reading) this: what is wrong with you?, the cast of the new Mario film, Paul Giamatti sounds like a seasonal drink at Starbucks, Spenser’s weird but accurate targeted ads, Britain explains Capoeira, we finally watched all the Police Academy movies together and our review, Commandant Eric Lassard’s blowjob, Buckethead’s vocal songs, Britain’s list of 3(+) types of steak house, stealing tac...
2021-10-031h 35Architectural History
Architectural HistoryArchitecture and LeisureIn this episode we talk about spaces for leisure and socialising. The pandemic has radically altered our experience of public spaces for socialising. Now we are out of lockdown and spaces for nightlife and indoor socialising are open again, they have taken on new meanings and significance. So we wanted to look at how spaces for leisure and socialising have always been shaped by the cultural values, social norms and fashions of a time. The contributors to this episode are: Dr James Nott is Lecturer in the School of History at the University of St...
2021-09-1346 minGettin Head: A Bucketcast
Gettin Head: A BucketcastEpisode 44: Superjoint Custody (feat. Aayush aka ScreamsInMerzbow)Today we’re joined by our good friend Aayush, also known as  Screamsinmerzbow!   Together we listened to Pikes 130-132 (Down in the Bayou Part 2, Down in the Bayou Part 1, and Chamber of Drawers) We also talk about having a half portion of racism, meme culture and community on the internet, memes as a post-modern form of communication, into each life a few weird Tool fans must fall (as the prophecy says), the world’s on fire (how ‘bout yours?), Spenser plays Capture the Flag and has to call out of work, the difference between hiking and running, Buckethea...
2021-08-221h 29Friends & Fellow Citizens
Friends & Fellow Citizens#50: Guiding Forces of Kindness on Social Media feat. Britain BennettSocial media has undoubtedly changed the way people interact. Amid debates about its usage and effects on the cultural fabric of our nation, proper education about social media is a top priority.  Social media influencer Britain Bennett joins us to share her story and how her initiatives help young victims of bullying and encourage parents to be a guiding force in children's social media use.Check out the resources below to learn more about Britain and her platform!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britain_bennett/?hl=en TBH: https://hellotbh.com Britain's ema...
2021-08-021h 01Gettin Head: A Bucketcast
Gettin Head: A BucketcastEpisode 38: #BigmoodButtCigarettesSpenser and Britain are listening to Pikes 112-114 this week (Creaky Doors & Creaky Floors, Herbie Theater, and Glow in the Dark) we also talk about the concerns of the youth of today like : What song did 38 Special do? Spenser buys dick pipes and a rasta hat in Jamaica as a kid, Spenser tells the story of his RIP dimebag shirt, Britain curates a ton of Gallagher Stand-up Specials, Gettin Smashed: A Drunk Gallagher Podcast, Buckethead Art Collaborator Frankensuess, Primus is just a bass line, having a theater orgy after a mediocre play, Britain learns how to cup his microphone...
2021-07-111h 22Architectural History
Architectural HistoryArchitecture and HealthOver the past year, the connections between our built environment and our health have been made clearer than ever before. In this episode we will be examining the changing way that societies through history have addressed these problems by building institutions that provide different forms of healthcare. Our contributors discussed what lessons we can learn from the history of architecture and health, considering the connections between the built environment and the treatment of different illnesses, maladies and afflictions. Ed DeVane, a PhD student in the Centre for the History of Medicine at the University of Warwick, who...
2021-07-0950 minGettin Head: A Bucketcast
Gettin Head: A BucketcastEpisode 36: Compromises in Life and in Time TravelThis week we’re looking into Pikes 106-108 (Forest of Bamboo, Weird Glows Gleam, and Collect Itself) and we also talk about Spenser taking a massive unflushable dump at work, Apple Music’s Lossless update, Britain no longer has wired headphones that aren’t for mixing, Buckethead’s history of acoustic guitars, Spenser won’t eat chicken thighs because he worked at KFC (but also because he’s vegan), a Buckethead summer camp, Buckethead Trap, we perform the Ceremonial Ween Chant, Sock Harbor Seattle, Johnny Rockets, Seattle Coffee Works, time traveling to fuck David Bowie after seeing Manowar in the 80s, The...
2021-06-271h 25Gettin Head: A Bucketcast
Gettin Head: A BucketcastEpisode 27: You Really H 1 to Know 1 (feat. Prof. Beck aka Britain's brother)Today we’re joined by Doctor, Professor, and Britain’s Brother Professor Beck for a very special Britain’s Birthdaycast. We listen to and review Pikes 79-81 (Geppettos Trunk, Cutout Animatronic, and Carnival of Cartilage) we also discuss Kurt Cobain, a Megazord/Voltron of 90s feminist rockers, Jujubees/Jujifruit, Good n Plenty is the Billy Joel of candies, Buckethead’s live effects pedal setup, The Ratatouille of sucking dick, Mount RUSHmore, the current state of Heathcliff comics, Gary Sinise, Slash’s pronouns, Trial Mix, and The Mask (1994).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abucketcast)
2021-04-251h 34Gettin Head: A Bucketcast
Gettin Head: A BucketcastEpisode 25: Brocc n Roll (A Tribute to Broccoli)Spenser and Britain are wrecked, Shreked, and reviewing Pikes 73-75 (Final Bend of the Labyrinth, Infinity Hill, and Twilight Constrictor) Broccoli fuckin Rocks, Dokken, The Nightmare on Elm Street Series, Britain’s local horror postman, Nightmare vs. Friday, Bald Death Metal, Britain returns a dildo to Kohls, Hi-Biscus La Croix, Spenser Has like 70 times as many followers as Hot Action Cop, Grind (2003) is a film for skate posers, licensing Oh Yeah (Yello), the guitarist from Survivor still eating out on Eye of the Tiger, Buckethead’s relationship with Serj Tankian and their collaboration on Enter the Chicken, Fullmetal Alchemist Brot...
2021-04-111h 12Gettin Head: A Bucketcast
Gettin Head: A BucketcastEpisode 24: Hello B, It's B Again (Sweating Buckets) (feat. Sir aka Britain's Dad)This week we’re joined by a very special guest: Sir! (Britain’s dad)Spenser, Britain, and Sir listen to and discuss Pikes 70-72 (Snow Slug, Celery, and Closed Attractions) and also discuss getting new pans, the water content of a bell pepper vs coca cola, Rutabaga, Megadeth’s Sweating Bullets, where do you get government cheese?, Cold Stone Creamery sizing, Britain makes Bongwater Blueberry Muffins, the one Buckethead cover on a non-Bucket-related album, LBJ’s monster Hog, the overlap between Tool fans and Firefly fans, Britain doesn’t talk about Neon Genesis Evangelion, HBO’s The Head, and th...
2021-04-041h 35Herald/Press: Stories of the Week
Herald/Press: Stories of the WeekEpisode 25: New Britain Boys and Girls Club Executive Director James JonesJames Jones joins the podcast to discuss his first year as Executive Director of the New Britain Boys and Girls club. He shares some highlights of what he's been able to accomplish amid the pandemic and what some of his plans are with more freedom and warm weather approaching.
2021-03-2517 minTruth to Power
Truth to PowerThe Windrush scandalThis episode, which was originally streamed as a live webinar on 21 July 2020, explores the Windrush scandal, and how a plethora of Black Britons, who had lived and worked in Britain for decades, were threatened with deportation because they did not appear to have the right papers.It was moderated by Rosemarie Davidson-Gotobed, with Patrick Vernon OBE as the main speaker.This webinar was hosted by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) and the Baptist Union of Great Britain.
2021-03-041h 04Truth to Power
Truth to PowerImmigration Issues in Britain and IrelandExplore how the COVID-19 crisis has changed the narrative of immigration issues in Britain and Ireland. The webinar was originally streamed live on 15 July 2020.SpeakersScotland: Olivia Ndoti – a Zambian national, studying at the University of Glasgow (BA Community Development).Wales: Revd Aled Edwards OBE – Chief Executive, Cytûn (Churches Together in Wales).Ireland: Dr Ebun Joseph – Lecturer & Module Coordinator (Black Studies) in University College, Dublin.England: Jonathan Ellis – Project Director, The Detention Forum.This webinar was hosted by CTBI’s Churches’ Refugee Network (CRN), Chaired by the Bishop of Bradwell and Moderated by Revd Sally Thomas...
2021-02-221h 03Truth to Power
Truth to PowerThe Hostile Environment: Distrust, Discrimination and DeprivationThis discussion explored how the policy of the Hostile Environment created distrust and increased discrimination and deprivation among those with an unsecure immigration status in this country.This was the second of five webinars focusing on racial justice in Britain and Ireland. It was originally streamed live on 7 July 2020. It was hosted by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) and the Baptist Union of Great Britain.Moderator: Eleasah Phoenix Louis is a PhD candidate at Canterbury Christ Church University and founder/ developer of the Black Consciousness and Christian Faith programme.Speaker:
2021-02-171h 03Truth to Power
Truth to PowerAsylum and Refugee Issues in Britain and IrelandFind out how the COVID-19 crisis is impacting the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum in Britain and Ireland.This one-hour webinar, originally streamed live on 1 July 2020, featured speakers from across Scotland, Wales, Ireland and England:Emma Wilson – advice worker at St Rollox Church of Scotland Community Outreach Project.Erica Williams – Wales Strategic Migration Partnership.Sarah Teather – Director, Jesuit Refugee Service.David Moriarty – Assistant Director, Jesuit Refugee Service in Ireland.This webinar was hosted by CTBI’s Churches’ Refugee Network (CRN), Chaired by Bishop of Bradwell and Moderated by Peredur Griffith, Cytûn: Churches Together in W...
2021-02-121h 04Breaking Britain: A Podcast about the Politics of a Disunited Kingdom
Breaking Britain: A Podcast about the Politics of a Disunited KingdomEndings and Beginnings: From United Kingdom to Breaking Britain - With Peter GeogheganAs part of the Europe's Borderlands research group at the King's College London European Studies Department, this podcast series will take a deeper look at how the United Kingdom's crisis of unity will affect the nations on the islands of Britain and Ireland. In this opening episode we will explore the historical legacies that have fuelled support for nationalist movements in Scotland as well as Northern Ireland, and how the impact of these legacies might affect a changing UK as well as an increasingly powerful European Union.This week's show, recorded on 17 January, we are honoured to...
2021-01-181h 01Two Spores in Britain
Two Spores in BritainEpisode 10: Food Series - Rethinking Excessive Meat Consumption | Two Spores in Britain(Recorded on 1 November  2020) We hope everyone is staying safe amidst another lockdown in the UK (we had recorded this a day after the announcement of the November lockdown; the UK is in another lockdown presently till February 2021) and generally, wherever you are, hope you are as safe as you can be with access to everything you need and a support system to protect your mental health. And please wear a mask as long as you are outside of your household! Happy new year! Hope your 2021 started well! In this episode, we continue on the Food series we started, t...
2021-01-1046 minGettin Head: A Bucketcast
Gettin Head: A BucketcastEpisode 10: Mindfreak on a LeashSpenser and Britain get into Pikes 28-30 (Feathers, Splatters, and Mannequin Cemetery,) also discussed is Buckethead signing his GnR contract on The Haunted Mansion, Britain gets sick and then gets sciatica, (formerly) getting high before work, Tech Bass bands Obscura and Augury, Britain eats a salad, Black Label Society Gang Imagery, Spenser goes to Lowes, The Expanse, The Mandalorian, Necrophagist, The Clone Wars, The Boys, Ozark, Batman & Robin, The Witcher, Cannibal Corpse, Letterkenny,  Batman the Animated Series, Jon Favreau & Dave Filioni, and Christopher Lee's Metal Career. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abucketcast)
2020-12-271h 37Walks Around Britain
Walks Around BritainThe Best of the Walks Around Britain podcast - the Pennine WayAndrew White talks to walker Rose Hakin and writer Damian Hall about their experiences of walking the Pennine Way, and adventurer Paul Rose chats to Andrew about his BBC TV series celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Pennine Way. The Walks Around Britain podcast is presented by Andrew White and sponsored by Travall. For more information, visit the Walks Around Britain website - walksaroundbritain.co.uk Every edition of Walks Around Britain is available on demand on Walks Around Britain+ - our "Netflix for Walking" subscription website - with new editions added monthly.  Visit w...
2020-12-1028 minHerald/Press: Stories of the Week
Herald/Press: Stories of the WeekEpisode 10: The Future of New Britain's Christopher Columbus StatueMatt and Catherine are joined by Alicia Strong of the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition and Frances Calzetta of the Italian American Women of New Haven to discuss the meaning of Christopher Columbus to ethnic groups around the world and how that impacts whether or not the statue of Columbus in New Britain needs to be removed. 
2020-12-0322 minHerald/Press: Stories of the Week
Herald/Press: Stories of the WeekEpisode Six: Election WeekCatherine and Matt break down election results at all levels in the local area, as well as what election day was like for voters and how the state processed its absentee ballots. Please make sure to rate and subscribe! Election Stories:  Bristol favors incumbents on Election Day: https://bit.ly/2TYpIY4 Bristol republicans celebrate as results go in their favor: https://bit.ly/2TYAMVe Newington voters have re-elected a democratic slate: https://bit.ly/3oVb5TP Democratic candidates celebrate victories in New Britain: https://bit.ly/3...
2020-11-0512 minHerald/Press: Stories of the Week
Herald/Press: Stories of the WeekEpisode Five: Connecticut's Increase in Covid-19 Cases and How it Was Impacted by the Reopening of SchoolsMatt and Catherine sit down to discuss Connecticut's recent uptick in positive coronavirus cases and how much of that is a result of schools reopening. They explain how local school districts are handling positive cases as well as what the expectations are going forward. This week's other top stories include a look at a conflict between New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart and the Common Council over the hiring of a former school official and new restaurants coming to Bristol. Please make sure to rate and subscribe! This Week's Top Stories: State moves New...
2020-10-2917 minHerald/Press: Stories of the Week
Herald/Press: Stories of the WeekEpisode Four: A Guide to Voting in the Upcoming ElectionMatt and Catherine are joined by colleague Susan Corica to break down everything you need to know about how to properly and safely vote in the Nov. 3 election. They discuss both in-person and absentee voting and how to ensure your vote is counted. This week's other top stories include the vote increase the pay of elected official in New Britain and how to ensure you can safely participate in trick-or-treating this year. Please make sure to rate and subscribe! This weeks stories: Looking at how to vote during the pandemic: https://bit.ly/3...
2020-10-2216 minHerald/Press: Stories of the Week
Herald/Press: Stories of the WeekEpisode Three: Enlighten MeCatherine is this week's guest on the podcast to share her experience telling the story of Shante Smith and the founding of her company Enlighten Me, which aims to help teenagers and adolescents with their mental health. Matt and Catherine also provide updates on the Citizen's Review Board in New Britain and how restaurants are doing one week after Connecticut began phase three of its reopening. Don't forget to rate and subscribe! This week's stories: New Britain woman starts own company to help empower area youth: https://bit.ly/2SRHWdr Many...
2020-10-1513 minWalks Around Britain
Walks Around BritainNew Walks Around Britain Presenter Vikki Lee and trying to save the planet with Kate RawlesAndrew White chats to one of the new presenters of Walks Around Britain - Vikkie Lee - to discover more about her walks and love of the great outdoors. And writer, lecturer and environmental campaigner Kate Rawles talks to Andrew about how she became an outdoor person and her views on how we can save the planet. Vikkie Lee's YouTube channel is here. Kate's website is Outdoor Philosophy. The Walks Around Britain podcast is presented by Andrew White and sponsored by Travall. For more information, visit the Walks Around Britain website...
2020-10-0835 minTwo Spores in Britain
Two Spores in BritainEpisode 9: Keeping in Touch - One Spore Has Left Britain | Two Spores in Britain[Recorded on 6 September 2020] Surprise! One Spore has left Britain! Listen/watch to find out which one of us has gone back to Singapore and her journey home. We also share how we keep in touch with each other and with others as we traverse across time(zones) and (liminal) space. It's a fun one, we share hot tips! -- FIND US: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/twosporesinbritain Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/71VYTK9TPTYik5oLFL9NrD Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-spores-in-britain/id1510616554?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Google Podcasts...
2020-10-0256 minHerald/Press: Stories of the Week
Herald/Press: Stories of the WeekEpisode One: An Open Letter to Newington High School, and other top stories from the weekFor the first episode Herald/Press: Story of the Week, Matt and Catherine welcome reporter Erica Drzewiecki to discuss her story about a Newington High School graduate's sexual assault allegations towards a former teacher. This episode also provides an update on absentee voting, coronavirus data in New Britain and other top stories. Please listen, rate and subscribe! Links to this week's stories: Former student goes public with sexual assault allegation: https://bit.ly/3kTL0BI One additional residential student tests positive for coronavirus at CCSU: https://bit.ly/2Sey6C8
2020-10-0119 minThe Progressive Britain Podcast
The Progressive Britain PodcastBritain's War with Daniel Todman and Rachel ReevesWhy was World War Two such a pivotal moment in Britain's national story? How did Labour benefit from the war and its role in the coalition government? And what can national crisis in the 1940s tell us about the Covid crisis today? Tune in to the first episode of the Progress History Project with Nathan and co-host Rachel Reeves MP as they interview Professor Daniel Todman about Britain's War - his two volume history of the Second World War.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-3044 minThe Small Business Britain Podcast
The Small Business Britain PodcastMichelle Ovens MBE, Small Business BritainFor episode 12 of the podcast, we wanted to do something special so we spoke to the founder of Small Business Britain, f:Entrepreneur and i:Entrepreneur and director of Small Business Saturday, Michelle Ovens!  It was a inspiring and wonderful chat about how Mich got to where she is today, the pivotal moments and conversations in her life and career so far (including one with Bill Clinton - casual!) and how she's far from done yet championing and supporting small businesses. We hope you enjoy listening to this fabulous lady!  Small...
2020-08-2333 minTwo Spores in Britain
Two Spores in BritainEpisode 8: Negotiating Identities | Two Spores in BritainHappy National Day, Singapore! We recorded this episode before our reunion episode and thought it fitting to upload this episode today, given that it's about Identities. We try to define the term, provide anecdotes on how we identify ourselves and how we have been labelled, and importantly, what shapes our Singaporean identity? -- FIND US: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/twosporesinbritain Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/71VYTK9TPTYik5oLFL9NrD Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-spores-in-britain/id1510616554?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0...
2020-08-0958 minTwo Spores in Britain
Two Spores in BritainEpisode 7: Two Spores Reunited! | Two Spores in BritainIn today's episode, we are reunited! We share the reasons for this reunion and some thoughts about the Singapore General Election. As we've mentioned, please bear with us if our episodes are more sporadic from now on, lockdown is easing so we will work on them whenever we get the chance! -- FIND US: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/twosporesinbritain Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/71VYTK9TPTYik5oLFL9NrD Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-spores-in-britain/id1510616554?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com...
2020-07-2122 minHigh Expectasians
High Expectasians2: Black Lives Matter & Britain's Imperial PastFor episode 2 of High Expectasians, we are very honoured to have my good friend Robert Smith whom I met in University to join us in discussing something that has been all over the news and social media: the Black Lives Matter movement and the underlying problems it has highlighted as a result. A lot of people have already talked about police brutality and the injustice that has been happening so we decided to put our focus on the issues surrounding systemic racism and Britain's imperial past that has arguably led to the events that have been happening in America and...
2020-07-071h 14Two Spores in Britain
Two Spores in BritainEpisode 6: Our Ramadan | Two Spores in BritainToday we share our experiences and reflections fasting during Ramadan, S as an experienced one and R her first time! We talk about privilege, mindful eating, thirst, charity, family and community. Share your experiences below if you also fasted for the first time and/or what your Ramadan month was like in this lockdown period! Also, please bear with us if our episodes are more sporadic from now on - the lockdown is easing and our wonderful editor S is back at work so we will work on these episodes whenever we get the chance! Timestamps: 12:44...
2020-06-2245 minTwo Spores in Britain
Two Spores in BritainEpisode 5: Friendships in Adulthood and Abroad | Two Spores in BritainEid Mubarak to everyone in the world, hope you had a restful long weekend, especially for those in Singapore/the UK! In today’s episode, we discuss how we navigate friendships 1) as an adult and 2) abroad. As it turns out, for both of us, both of these things happened/are happening together – is it a double whammy then? We discuss how we sustain our existing friendships from Singapore, how we make new ones in Britain and whether the infrastructure in Singapore vs. Britain affords different environments and experiences for different types of friendships to form and flourish. Timestamp: ...
2020-05-2757 minTwo Spores in Britain
Two Spores in BritainEpisode 4: Leaving on a Jetplane | Two Spores in BritainToday we bring you back in time to when we first stepped off the plane and stepped onto British soil, covering initial impressions, tips and tricks to avoid potential harassers, quality of life and favourite seasons. The $64,000 question: do we see ourselves living in Britain long-term? Timestamp: 12:36 - Lake District is in Cumbria, northwest England, not technically Yorkshire. There are the Yorkshire Dales in Yorkshire, though. -- FIND US: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/twosporesinbritain Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/71VYTK9TPTYik5oLFL9NrD Google Podcasts...
2020-05-1456 minTwo Spores in Britain
Two Spores in BritainEpisode 3: Social Media and Lockdown | Two Spores in BritainDonate: https://www.giving.sg/campaigns/homeforall-migrants  https://www.giving.sg/rlafoundationsg/bukapuasafund  Today’s episode is different! We have guests! Our long-time friends J and D join us today to talk about the use of social media during this lockdown period. What are the intentions underlying/motivations behind people posting/reposting gratitude posts? It hopefully provides food for thought about how we curate the social media feed we want to see. -- FIND US: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/twosporesinbritain Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/71VYTK9TPTYik5oLFL...
2020-05-0649 minTwo Spores in Britain
Two Spores in BritainEpisode 2: You Can Take The Foodie Out Of Singapore but.. | Two Spores in BritainRamadan Kareem to all Muslims! Listen to/watch this episode when you are not fasting! :D Welcome back to Two Spores in Britain! We introduce the first of our food-themed series of episodes, talk about our favourite food, do a show and tell on what we brought from Singapore, talk about how we navigate dietary requirements in Britain and what British food we like. Tune in to our second episode of Two Spores in Britain! This time, we want to show off our passion in food by sharing our favourite Singaporean and British foods, how we keep up with our...
2020-04-2756 minTwo Spores in Britain
Two Spores in BritainEpisode 1: Introductions | Two Spores in BritainIT’S LIVE!! Welcome to the first episode of Two Spores in Britain! We give the backstory to our podcast, introduce ourselves, tease the upcoming topics we have planned and plant a surprise question on each other. Addendum - From 39:03, Rui Qi says "I don't think being optimistic is a good thing..." I misspoke, I meant "I don't think being optimistic should be seen as a bad thing". There were too many double negatives I was trying to navigate and it backfired :p -- R -- FIND US: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/tw...
2020-04-2141 minThe Progressive Britain Podcast
The Progressive Britain PodcastEXTRA: Future Britain Group with Darren Jones MPStefan Rollnick sits down with Darren Jones MP, convenor of the Future Britain Group, to talk about what it's like to be the first Darren elected to parliament, why the Future Britain Group is important, and what a Green New Deal would actually look like.*Join our campaign to resuspend Chris Williamson: Kick Out Chris*Subscribe to the Progress Daily Email Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-2823 minWalks Around Britain
Walks Around BritainThe Walks Around Britain Podcast is back!After a break of 2 years, the monthly Walks Around Britain is back - from the 30th October 2019. For more details, visit our website at www.walksaroundbritain.co.uk/podcasts Every edition of Walks Around Britain is available on demand on our "Netflix for Walking" Subscription website - with new editions added monthly.  Visit https://walksaroundbritain.vhx.tv for a free trial. Listen to our monthly walking and outdoors podcast - visit us at https://podfollow.com/walksaroundbritain or search for "Walks Around Britain" on your favourite podcast provider. To keep in t...
2019-01-0401 minThe Progressive Britain Podcast
The Progressive Britain Podcast57. A choice for Labour? Communitarian vs cosmopolitan – with Stephen Kinnock MPIs Labour losing its traditional support? If so, what can be done. Stephen Kinnock and Joe Jervis believe that what, ‘many people in Labour are failing to see is so many Communtarian values are traditional Labour values’. They explain the thinking outlined in their latest book Spirit of Britain, Purpose of Labour and the ‘six shifts’ the party needs!Further reading:*Download the Spirt of Britain, Pride of Labour here*Britain is not only polarised, it is paralysed: in their new book, Stephen Kinnock MP and Joe Jervis provide a blueprint for how Labour c...
2018-11-0626 minTales of Britain and Ireland
Tales of Britain and Ireland8: Origins of Britain Part 2: BrutusConcluding our look at the mythic origins of Britain we learn about the link between Troy and the founding of London by way of a murder packed cruise around the Mediterranean with everyone’s favourite cuddly hero Brutus (not that Brutus). Musical credits, sources and more at https://talesofthebritishisles.com/episode-8-origins-of-britain-part-2-brutus/ #myth #mythology #folklore #legends
2018-09-2341 minThe Progressive Britain Podcast
The Progressive Britain Podcast50. Breaking the deadlock: why the polls are tiedLabour and the Tories have been neck and neck in the polls since the 2017 election. Can Labour do anything to get ahead? Conor Pope, Richard Angell and Stephanie Lloyd talk to Britain Thinks’ founding partner Deborah Mattinson about their new research into the question.Further reading:*Breaking the Deadlock – read the Britain Thinks report *Britain Thinks’ Ben Shimshon and Cordelia Hay on how 2016 changed politics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-09-1823 minThe Progressive Britain Podcast
The Progressive Britain Podcast49. Paradigm shift: where the economy goes nextAfter major shifts in the 1940s and 1980s, is it time again for a major overhaul of how our economy functions? That’s the argument in the new major report from the IPPR’s Commission on Economic Justice, Prosperity and Justice. Catherine Colebrook talks to Conor Pope, Richard Angell and Alison McGovern about the report’s findings, and what it might mean for the economy of the future.Further reading:*Down with the cult of GDP. For us economists, it’s yesterday’s yardstick – Catherine Colebrook*We can and must rebalance the economy...
2018-09-1128 minTales of Britain and Ireland
Tales of Britain and Ireland7: Origins of Britain 1: AlbinaThis episode we take a look at the surprising mythical origins of Britain. Without giving too much away this turns out to feature Syria, giants, a host of badass princesses, a lot of murder and many other decidedly unexpected elements. It’s the history of Britain like you’ve never heard it before. Musical credits, sources and more at https://talesofbritainandireland.comepisode-7-origins-of-britain-1-albina/ #myth #mythology #folklore #legends
2018-09-0242 minThe Progressive Britain Podcast
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