Talking Features
582 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago -A show with weekly features from the world of Money, Health, Tech, Life and Travel!
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Talking Tech - Elon Musk's Plan to Charge X Users
September 19, 2023 15:53 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's Talking Tech Feature, Mark investigates the news surrounding X (formerly known as Twitter). The CEO of the social media app, Elon Musk, is planning to charge users to have accounts on the platform in the future.
Talking Health - Rising Health Benefit Costs
September 18, 2023 15:43 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's Talking Health feature, Mark looks at the rise in UK Health Benefit costs. Furthermore, he delves into what the government is looking to do to address this issue.
Talking Money - The Most Cost-Effective Time to Turn Your Heater On
September 15, 2023 15:32 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's Talking Money Feature, Mark gives advice on when is the best cost-effective time to turn your heating on. He also gives a number of other tips and tricks to keep you warm with winter just around the corner.
Talking Travel - The Best Way to Pack a Suitcase
September 14, 2023 16:14 - 3 minutes - 4.12 MBIn this week’s Talking Travel, Rory shares some tips and tricks to ensure that you can get everything you need into a suitcase in the most compact and concise way!
Talking Life – Organic Drinks
September 13, 2023 16:13 - 3 minutes - 4.12 MBIn this week’s Talking Life, Rory speaks to Richard Dennis about the importance of things that are organically grown, especially in his field of expertise – wine!
Talking Tech - An Exoplanet With Signs of Life?
September 12, 2023 16:04 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark looks at the exoplanet K2-18 b, which has been making the headlines recently. This is due to the fact that this exoplanet may have some form of life, and or it could well be able to inhabit human life if we were to ever somehow get there.
Talking Health - Dealing With Chronic Pain
September 11, 2023 15:45 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's Talking Health feature, Mark talks to Adam Williams, a consultant neurosurgeon. They discuss the issues surrounding chronic pain, as new research has shown that women tend to be misunderstood about the pain they’re going through.
Talking Money – The Oldest Currencies Ever
September 08, 2023 16:24 - 3 minutes - 4.12 MBIn this week’s Talking Money, Rory looks at the origins of the first currency and how the U.K’s pounds and pence got to where they are today.
Talking Travel – A History of U.K Buses
September 07, 2023 16:26 - 3 minutes - 4.12 MBIn this week’s Talking Travel, Rory looks at the origins of Buses in the U.K, and how they became such a pillar of U.K public transport.
Talking Life – The History of Guernsey
September 06, 2023 15:45 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week’s Talking Life, Rory takes a look at a key part of history for Guernsey, a self-governing state in the Channel Islands not far from the U.K, with the help of one of the island’s leading historical experts.
Talking Tech - Astronauts Return Home After 6 Months in Orbit
September 05, 2023 15:34 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark looks at the four astronauts who returned home to planet earth after six months in orbit. The mission was conducted by Elon Musk's SpaceX company.
Talking Health - The Power of NAD+
September 04, 2023 16:07 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's Talking Health feature, Mark talks to Alan Graves from Do Not Age UK. Alan tells us about the power of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) and the impact it has on our bodies.
Talking Money - Falling UK House Prices
September 01, 2023 14:55 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's Talking Money Feature, Mark looks at why UK house prices are currently falling. With one of the factors being the soaring cost of mortgages, which is putting off a number of potential home buyers.
Talking Travel - How eSIMs Will Impact Using Your Phone Abroad
August 31, 2023 16:21 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's Talking Travel feature, Mark talks to Gerry O'Pret, the Managing Director of eSIM.net. Gerry tells Mark about how eSIMs have a positive impact on phone users when they're abroad.
Talking Life – Back to School History
August 30, 2023 16:23 - 3 minutes - 4.12 MBIn this week’s Talking Life, Rory takes a look at the history of back to school sales – when did they start, their origins in America and women’s rights and how they evolved to wear we are today.
Talking Tech - The Premier League To Crack Down On Illegal Streaming
August 29, 2023 15:42 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's Talking Tech feature, Mark looks at the Premier League's actions to crack down on illegal streaming. It's been a long and ongoing issue for the world's biggest league, as it would cost customers £70 a month to watch all the available matches legally.
Talking Money - Energy Price Cap Change
August 25, 2023 15:50 - 3 minutes - 4.12 MBIn this week’s Talking Money, Rory talks about new stats from OFGEM and Debt Free Advice, detailing what the new energy price cap change will mean for U.K Households.
Talking Travel – Living on Canal Boats
August 24, 2023 16:16 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about how people who live in Canal Boats – why you would choose to live there, what concerns people have when they live on the water and how popular is it here in the U.K?
Talking Life - Overcoming Pain To Swim The English Channel
August 23, 2023 16:35 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's Talking Life Feature, Mark looks at Sophie Etheridge’s incredible story. She swam the English Channel using only her arms, for the Swimming Teacher’s association for swimmers with disabilities
Talking Tech - How A Brick May Have Revolutionized Our Understanding Of DNA
August 22, 2023 15:23 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's edition of Talking Tech, Mark looks at a story which suggests than an ancient brick may have helped revolutionise our understanding of DNA. The brick in question was part of the palace that once belonged to King Ashurnasirpal II of Assyria.
Talking Health - Speeding Up Child Illness Diagnosis
August 21, 2023 14:37 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's edition of Talking Health, Mark looks at a new test that could speed up the diagnosis process in child illness. It's currently being trialled across Europe, Asia and Africa, but it's still in its early stages.
Talking Money - Experts Predict Significant Drop in Energy Price Cap
August 18, 2023 14:46 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's edition of Talking Money, Mark looks at the prediction from experts claiming that there will be a significant drop in the energy price cap in the UK.
Talking Travel – Overtourism
August 17, 2023 15:09 - 3 minutes - 4.12 MBIn this episode of Talking Travel, Rory talks about the idea of overtourism – what is it, why is it becoming a bigger problem and how holidayers can avoid it when they’re on holiday.
Talking Life - National Prosecco Day
August 16, 2023 15:48 - 3 minutes - 4.2 MBIn this week's Talking Life, Will sits down with a wine expert to discuss National Prosecco Day and how to get the best out of your bubbly!
Talking Tech - How AI Powered Trousers Can Help Stroke Survivors
August 15, 2023 15:23 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's edition of Talking Tech, Mark looks at how AI powered trousers could help stroke survivors. With these trousers being very successful in France, Neuroskin's 'Smart Garment' is now being trialled in the UK.
Talking Health - How climate change affects our diets
August 14, 2023 16:02 - 3 minutes - 4.15 MBIn this week's Talking Health, Will discusses how the climate crisis will affect our diets for years to come.
Talking Money - School Uniform Swap Shop
August 11, 2023 15:03 - 3 minutes - 4.17 MBIn this week's Talking Money, Will discusses a great initiative helping parents and kids get what they need for their first days back at school.
Talking Travel - Summer downpours inspire travel spike
August 10, 2023 15:47 - 3 minutes - 4.12 MBIn this week's Talking Travel, Will discusses how the UK's miserable summer weather has led to a rise in last-minute holiday bookings.
Talking Life - The Nectar of the Gods is making a comeback
August 09, 2023 16:02 - 3 minutes - 4.12 MBIn this week's Talking Life, Will speaks with drinks guru Melissa Cole about the resurgence of a drink once considered reserved for the halls of Camelot - mead!
Talking Tech - Zoom Demands Office Return
August 09, 2023 10:06 - 2 minutes - 4.04 MBIn this week’s Talking Tech – Will discusses the decision made by tech giant Zoom to order their employees back to the office.
Talking Health - The dangers of black market hair transplants
August 07, 2023 16:12 - 3 minutes - 4.12 MBIn this week's Talking Health, Will chats with Dr. Chris D'Souza and TV's Thomas Forrester about what to look out for when considering a hair restoration procedure.
Talking Money - Commonwealth Games under threat due to spiralling costs
August 04, 2023 16:07 - 3 minutes - 4.15 MBIn this week's Talking Money, Will discusses the crisis facing the Commonwealth Games after two hosts drop out due to financial burdens.
Talking Tech - E-Scooter Emergency
December 06, 2022 16:47 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney delves into the tech of E-Scooters, and the loose laws around them which make them so dangerous.
Talking Health - Acupuncture Answered
December 05, 2022 15:57 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's Talking Health Featue, Barney dives into the world of acupuncture - sorting sharp facts from pointy opinions about this alternative healthcare.
Talking Money - Risky Whisky
December 02, 2022 15:34 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this weeks Talking Money feature Stevie talks to the founder of The Whiskey Baron Jake Sharpe about investing in whisky instead of stocks and shares.
Talking Travel – Train Strikes Update
December 01, 2022 17:04 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this episode of Talking Travel, Rory gives an update on when and where train strikes will be taking place in the last month of the year, and what progress has been made between the unions and the rail companies since the summer.
Talking Life – The Online Safety Bill
November 30, 2022 17:09 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week’s Talking Life, Rory discusses the Online Safety Bill making its way through the House of Commons – what's in it, what it means for children and why its in the news again.
Talking Tech - Hydrogen Air Travel
November 29, 2022 17:21 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney talks about the hopefully green future of air travel.
Talking Health - Alopecia
November 28, 2022 17:06 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney talks everything alopecia, raising awareness for a difficult condition.
Talking Money – Black Friday
November 25, 2022 16:10 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week’s Talking Money, Rory talks to consumer expert Evelina Galli about all things Black Friday, how our spending habits have changed during the cost-of-living crisis and how to avoid getting scammed by fake deals.
Talking Travel – Tuning into the World Cup
November 24, 2022 17:05 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week’s Talking Travel, Rory has a look at the World Cup, how it brings teams and countries together and how many fans from across the globe are watching.
Talking Life – Have we started our Christmas shopping?
November 23, 2022 17:04 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about the stats behind when our Christmas shopping begins and why our present plans are being laid earlier and earlier every year.
Talking Tech - Talking Toys
November 22, 2022 17:10 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney talks to toy experts Suzie Howes and Nicola Bergot about whether we should make more of an effort to get our kids playing with traditional toys like dolls and action figures as well?
Talking Health - Diabetes
November 21, 2022 17:28 - 3 minutes - 4.17 MBIn this week's Talking Health Feature, Barney talks to two experts about Diabetic prevention and care.
Talking Money – Another Budget Summary
November 18, 2022 16:05 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week’s Talking Money, Rory looks at the recent budget statement from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, and what the criticisms are.
Talking Travel – The Top Travel Destinations for 2023
November 17, 2022 17:13 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week’s Talking Travel, Rory takes a look at a recently released top 30 destinations for 2023 list, and finds out what destinations are the most anticipated for next year.
Talking Life – Children's Play
November 16, 2022 16:54 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week’s Talking Life, Rory chats with Michal Follett, CEO of Leading children’s non-profit OPAL, about how play is important for developing key skills in children.
Talking Tech - Qatar's Carbon Calamity
November 15, 2022 14:08 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's Talking Tech Feature, Barney talks about how Qatar is attampting to create a carbon neutral world cup, and analyses how well that's going.
Talking Health – Pathologist Shortages and Their Consequences
November 14, 2022 17:07 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week’s Talking Health, Rory talks to Pathologist Professor Runjan Chetty about the shortage of Pathologists in hospitals, and Reshma Malde, a Superintendent Pharmacist about how pharmacies can support people looking for help.
Talking Money - Opening Up and Investment
November 11, 2022 16:38 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this week's Talking Money Feature, Barney talks to Adam Price of Ocotpus Money Coach and Ian Chardof Chards about discussing money troubles and investment opportunities in the current economic climate.