Undercurrent Stories
124 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -Discovering stories from the world's most interesting people.
Documentary interview show with an eclectic mix of subjects including: history, music, philosophy, the outdoors, wildlife, food and drink, sport, personal achievements, spirituality and many more.
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The Man at the Back with Clive Edwards, Drummer with bands including UFO, Wild Horses and Back Street Crawler.
February 09, 2023 14:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBThis episode features one of Britain's greatest rock drummers, Clive Edwards. Clive is best known as a member of UFO, Wild Horses, ( Brian Robertson ex Thin Lizzy and Jimmy Bain ex Rainbow), Back Street Crawler and many other rock acts. His drumming can be found on recordings with acts such as Phil Lynott, Pat Travers, John Cale, Lionheart, Toyah and many many others. The interview includes; The amazing story of how Clive first got into drumming from discovering his natural rhythm at sc...
England's Undiscovered Treasure at The Spinney with Dr Patrick Candler
January 25, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBNestled safely behind strong railings alongside the London to Edinburgh East Coast main line railway, just south of Grantham, lies a little known hidden treasure! In this on site live interview Dr Patrick Candler tells us the inspiring story of how 5 acres of woodland was transformed into an adventure playground . Once used as a source for local clay the land had been disused for a number of years and had become overgrown. From obtaining grants, determining land ownership and researchin...
An Englishman in Stockholm
January 11, 2023 16:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBIn today’s show I'm joined once again by Quint Starkie. Quint is an English musician originally from Accrington, Lancashire now based in Stockholm, Sweden. Quint is about to embark on a UK tour with Francis Dunnery's It Bites from 18th January '23. We talk about Quint's latest solo album, his recent UK tour with blues based Tombstone Dunnery, his musical career and how he ended up living in Sweden. Links; http://www.quintstarkie.net/ For updates on all new episodes subscribe at; https://...
Mistletoe, Mince Pies and the Story of other Christmas Traditions with James Cooper
December 18, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBJames Cooper, a Christmasologist, (Yes there is such a word!), reveals the history of Christmas traditions in the UK over the last 1500 years. From the origins of the mince pie, the banning of Christmas and the secret of the mistletoe, James takes us on a journey of discovery as he shares the unexplained stories behind the celebration of Christmas. Find out more on James's website; https://www.whychristmas.com/ www.undercurrentstories.com
Christmas, but not as you know it! With Christmasologist, James Cooper
December 18, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBJames Cooper, a Christmasologist, (Yes there is such a word!), reveals the history of Christmas traditions in the UK over the last 1500 years. From the origins of the mince pie, the banning of Christmas and the secret of the mistletoe, James takes us on a journey of discovery as he shares the unexplained stories behind the celebration of Christmas. Find out more on James's website; https://www.whychristmas.com/ www.undercurrentstories.com
From Quarry to Wildlife Haven with Augy Harrison
December 14, 2022 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBThe amazing story of how a disused quarry was bought for £1.00 and is being transformed into a wildlife haven. Set in the English Lincolnshire village of Langtoft, Augy Harrison takes us on a guided tour of Penfield Nature Reserve. We hear how a team of village volunteers are working to maintain and develop the former quarry into an area where wild plants, insects, birds and animals can flourish. The 20 acre site already boasts an abundance of wildlife and throughout this interview, you will...
From Quarry to Wildlife Haven with Augy Harrison
December 14, 2022 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBThe amazing story of how a disused quarry was bought for £1.00 and is being transformed into a wildlife haven. Set in the English Lincolnshire village of Langtoft, Augy Harrison takes us on a guided tour of Penfield Nature Reserve. We hear how a team of village volunteers are working to maintain and develop the former quarry into an area where wild plants, insects, birds and animals can flourish. The 20 acre site already boasts an abundance of wildlife and throughout this interview, you will...
How to become an archaeologist in 30 minutes! with Lisa Westcott Wilkins
November 30, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBToday's show features Lisa Westcott Wilkins. With her interest and passion for archaeology, Lisa is founder and CO-CEO of DigVentures, a social enterprise, which organises crowdfunded archaeological excavation experiences. Always wanted to try archaeology? This is your chance! Lisa explains how you can become involved and can get hands-on and support great archaeology. The digs are all lead by experts and on unexplored sites. Whether you want to get your hands dirty in the trenches or ...
How to become an archaeologist in 30 minutes! with Lisa Westcott Wilkins
November 30, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBToday's show features Lisa Westcott Wilkins. With her interest and passion for archaeology, Lisa is founder and CO-CEO of DigVentures, a social enterprise, which organises crowdfunded archaeological excavation experiences. Always wanted to try archaeology? This is your chance! Lisa explains how you can become involved and can get hands-on and support great archaeology. The digs are all lead by experts and on unexplored sites. Whether you want to get your hands dirty in the trenches or ...
SAS Real Heroes with Alex Gardiner
November 16, 2022 17:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBIn today’s show I am joined by Alex Gardiner ex SAS Squadron Commander and author of ‘The Devil’s Magistrate’ his first book. Alex served as an officer in the Royal Greenjackets, and then as a troop and squadron commander in 22 SAS before leaving the British Army to command 1st Regiment The Sultan’s Special Force in Southern Oman. Since then, he has covered conflict in Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan and Yemen. As well as hearing about Alex's life in the Army, we discuss his new book,...
Do Angels Exist? Lets ask the Angels! with Barbara Calvano
November 03, 2022 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBIn today’s show we welcome Barbara Calvano. Barbara is an intuitive angel and life coach as well as being an actor and artist. In addition she also hosts her own weekly podcast, ‘Lets ask the Angels.’ We have covered many topics on Undercurrent Stories and this is the first time that we have explored a spiritual theme. The conversation was enjoyable and interesting and one in which I am sure will stimulate our listeners' curiosity. Barbara also tells us about when she saw The Beatles pla...
Do Angels Exist? Lets ask the Angels! with Barbara Calvano
November 03, 2022 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBIn today’s show we welcome Barbara Calvano. Barbara is an intuitive angel and life coach as well as being an actor and artist. In addition she also hosts her own weekly podcast, ‘Lets ask the Angels.’ We have covered many topics on Undercurrent Stories and this is the first time that we have explored a spiritual theme. The conversation was enjoyable and interesting and one in which I am sure will stimulate our listeners' curiosity. Barbara also tells us about when she saw The Beatles pla...
How To Start a Formula 1 Racing Team with Colin Crabbe
October 18, 2022 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBIn today’s show I am once again delighted to be joined by Colin Crabbe. Colin is a former Formula 1 Team owner, a racing driver and an eminent restorer and dealer of historic classic racing cars. In this interview Colin talk’s about how he became known as one of the last privateer’s in Formula 1 setting up his own team for the 1969 and 1970 Formula 1 seasons with the first race being the Monaco Grand Prix. www.undercurrentstories.com
The Mystery of Yew Tree Avenue with Dr. Patrick Candler
October 07, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBTucked away just 2 miles east of the famous Great North Road near Clipsham in Rutland, lies one of England’s great hidden gems, Yew Tree Avenue. Yew Tree Avenue is over 200 years old, consisting of over 150 clipped Yew Trees in all manner of unusual shapes. Once the carriage driveway to Clipsham Hall, the Avenue was a famous tourist destination until lack of funding and maintenance caused it to fall into obscurity. Recently under the stewardship of Dr Patrick Candler and the Clipsham Yew ...
The Secrets of an International Record Producer with Mark SevenV and Garry Williams
September 23, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBToday’s show features international Record Producer Mark SevenV and international Soul Music presenter, Garry Williams. In the show we discuss Mark’s musical journey. First raised on classical music and big bands as a drummer in his native country of France, Mark’s life has been involved in music production in the UK, USA and other countries where he has worked with many artists. Mark tells us about his own music through his Never Sleep Boy project. The music is uplifting and positive and...
Francis Dunnery, It Bites, Robert Plant and beyond!
September 02, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBFrancis Dunnery operates as a Multi-Media Artist. His work combines music, humor, video, literature, performance art, philosophy and blistering electric guitar. Francis first hit the public stage back in the eighties as lead vocalist and guitarist for the popular progressive rock band ‘It Bites’ and enjoyed early chart success throughout Europe and Asia. He has since enjoyed a diverse musical career spanning thirty five years. During this time he has written, produced and performed music w...
Wild Beer with Jaega Wise
May 26, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBDescribed as, "The new brewing superstar," on the cover of CAMRA's latest beer magazine, today's show features Jaega Wise, Head Brewer of East London's Wild Card Brewery. Jaega gives a unique insight into her life as a TV & Radio Presenter, the brewing industry and her work as a campaigner. She talks about her new book, 'Wild Brews' released 19th May and with her background in the study of chemical engineering and her experience as Head Brewer, she shares unique information which will ...
Zal Cleminson, legendary guitarist from the Sensational Alex Harvey Band
March 29, 2022 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBZal describes the influences that got him playing guitar in the 1960s. We hear how he found fame during the heyday and excesses of the 1970s playing on hits such as Delilah, Boston Tea Party and the Faith Healer with the Sensational Alex Harvey Band. We learn the reasons behind his iconic white mime makeup! We hear stories about his guitar work with Nazareth, Elkie Brooks, Bonnie Tyler and Midge Ure amongst many others. Zal also tells us about the recording of his latest album with Orph...
Ukrainian brewery inspiring beers to Victory!
March 19, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode we hear from Yuri Yastavny, co-owner of Pravda Beer in Lviv, Ukraine. It was just after 5am on 24th February when news of the Russian invasion reached the Pravda craft brewery in Lviv, in western Ukraine. Pravda had just started making one of their award winning beers. On finishing the beer they decided to release the recipes for five of their beers, encouraging other breweries to use them to raise money for humanitarian aid. Since then the initiative has gone viral with h...
Support Ukraine | Undercurrent Stories
March 13, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBFollowing the Russian invasion of Ukraine, St Olga’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Peterborough UK, has acted as a hub for donations. With its many volunteers it is managing to send 2 lorries a week to Ukraine to give medical and other desperately needed supplies to the Ukrainian people. We hear from Alla and Emma about the extraordinary and wonderful work that is going on at the Church and how it has brought the community together. The Ukrainian people are desperate for supplies and for a...
How Peterborough is playing a vital role in supporting the Ukrainian people with Alla and Emma
March 13, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBFollowing the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 22nd February, St Olga’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Peterborough UK, has acted as a hub for donations. With its many volunteers it is managing to send 2 lorries a week to Ukraine to give medical and other desperately needed supplies to the Ukrainian people. I was privileged to meet with Alla and Emma at St Olga’s and in this episode we hear about the extraordinary and wonderful work that is going on at the Church and how it has brought the com...
How the people of Peterborough are sending aid to Ukraine with Alla and Emma
March 13, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBFollowing the Russian invasion of Ukraine, St Olga’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Peterborough UK, has acted as a hub for donations. With its many volunteers it is managing to send 2 lorries a week to Ukraine to give medical and other desperately needed supplies to the Ukrainian people. We hear from Alla and Emma about the extraordinary and wonderful work that is going on at the Church and how it has brought the community together. The Ukrainian people are desperate for supplies and for a...
Graphic Novel Ideas!
February 24, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn today’s show I’m joined by James Albon. James is an award winning British illustrator and author of graphic novels. He studied illustration at Edinburgh College of Art and went on to a postgraduate scholarship at the Royal Drawing School in London. He was awarded the Gwen May award from the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers in 2012 and was a finalist in the Observer/Cape/Comica Graphic Short Story Prize in 2017 for his comic Madame et Me. James’ illustration clients include The Folio...
James Albon, British Illustrator and Author of Graphic Novels
February 24, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn today’s show I’m joined by James Albon. James is an award winning British illustrator and author of graphic novels. He studied illustration at Edinburgh College of Art and went on to a postgraduate scholarship at the Royal Drawing School in London. He was awarded the Gwen May award from the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers in 2012 and was a finalist in the Observer/Cape/Comica Graphic Short Story Prize in 2017 for his comic Madame et Me. James’ illustration clients include The Folio...
Antique Automobiles with former Formula 1 team owner Colin Crabbe
February 10, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBToday's show features Colin Crabbe. Colin is a former Formula 1 Team owner, a racing driver and an eminent restorer and dealer of historic classic racing cars. In his book, ‘The Thrill of the Chase’, Colin takes us on an exciting journey right through from his childhood, then as a Captain in the Scots Guards, his motor racing career and a life tracking down classic racing cars throughout the world. It was an honour to meet with Colin, a true gentleman, and to be invited to his home. Such...
British Beer Revolution
January 24, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB*'Over the course of the past two decades beer as we know it has changed forever. Taking their cues from the craft beer revolution in the US and the resurrection of traditional styles in continental Europe, the brewers of Great Britain and Northern Ireland have carved out a unique and world leading beer culture'* (Excerpt from *Modern British Beer). In today’s show I am joined by Matthew Curtis - Matthew is an award-winning writer, photographer and author based in Manchester, England. His wo...
A Pub Crawl Around the UK
January 24, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB*'Over the course of the past two decades beer as we know it has changed forever. Taking their cues from the craft beer revolution in the US and the resurrection of traditional styles in continental Europe, the brewers of Great Britain and Northern Ireland have carved out a unique and world leading beer culture'* (Excerpt from *Modern British Beer). In today’s show I am joined by Matthew Curtis - Matthew is an award-winning writer, photographer and author based in Manchester, England. His wo...
British Beer Revolution
January 24, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB*'Over the course of the past two decades beer as we know it has changed forever. Taking their cues from the craft beer revolution in the US and the resurrection of traditional styles in continental Europe, the brewers of Great Britain and Northern Ireland have carved out a unique and world leading beer culture'* (Excerpt from *Modern British Beer). In today’s show I am joined by Matthew Curtis - Matthew is an award-winning writer, photographer and author based in Manchester, England. His wo...
Modern British Beer with Matthew Curtis
January 24, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB*'Over the course of the past two decades beer as we know it has changed forever. Taking their cues from the craft beer revolution in the US and the resurrection of traditional styles in continental Europe, the brewers of Great Britain and Northern Ireland have carved out a unique and world leading beer culture'* (Excerpt from *Modern British Beer). In today’s show I am joined by Matthew Curtis - Matthew is an award-winning writer, photographer and author based in Manchester, England. His wo...
Beekeeping on the Skyscrapers in New York with Andrew Cote
January 08, 2022 16:00 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MBIn today’s show we talk to a man who looks after bees on the roofs of skyscrapers in New York City. His name is Andrew Cote and he is a fourth generation beekeeper, president of the New York Beekeepers Association and has his own honey business, Andrew’s Honey. He is author of ‘Honey and Venom: Confessions of an Urban Beekeeper’ and with his organisation, Bees Without Borders, he travels annually to countries such as Uganda, Ecuador and Iraq, where he teaches beekeepers how to increase th...
The Gunpowder Plot
November 03, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBWith Guy Fawkes night on the 5th November another chance to hear this fascinating episode which was originally released in November 2020. This is a repeat. In the UK when we think of Bonfire Night on 5th November, we tend to just think of Guy Fawkes however, my guest today explains how Guy Fawkes was just one of a group of conspirators led by Robert Catesby, the mastermind behind the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. My guest is historian, Bill Cunningham and in this episod...
Tales of Medieval Police, Deceit and Corruption in Stanford with James Horton
August 31, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn today's show we welcome back James Horton, author of the Blue Swords Crimes and Crests Saga series of books. James has just published Blue Swords, Broken Oath the sequel to his first novel. The book is set in the fictional town of Stanford in medieval times and contains themes such as murder, corruption and romance. In this inspirational episode we hear how James's career as a police officer and his love of historic fiction inspired him to take up writing after suffering a stroke at the...
How a Blue Giraffe is providing hope, smiles and optimism for the future, with Raef Baldwin
August 16, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBToday's show features multi- talented designer, sculptor, teacher and author, Raef Baldwin. Working in several media, producing garden objects, and sculpture, as well as decorative pieces and furniture for the home. His work has been described as consistently playful and inventive and pieces include weathervanes, fountains, wall mirrors, birdtables, chairs, cupboards, ceramics and opulently painted screens that often have a surreal left-of-field character. He has authored several book...
Meeting the Taliban with Jamie Doran
August 02, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBMy guest today has spent his life exposing the abuse of human rights in conflict zones throughout the world. From Yemen to Iraq, from Afghanistan to Syria with his multi award winning film company, Clover Films, Jamie Doran has investigated the facts and uncovered the truth on what’s really going on behind the mainstream media headlines. I was fortunate to catch up with Jamie shortly after his return from Afghanistan in May. Although we focus much of our conversation on Afghanistan, Jamie a...
Going Into Taliban Territory with Jamie Doran
August 02, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBMy guest today has spent his life exposing the abuse of human rights in conflict zones throughout the world. From Yemen to Iraq, from Afghanistan to Syria with his multi award winning film company, Clover Films, Jamie Doran has investigated the facts and uncovered the truth on what’s really going on behind the mainstream media headlines. I was fortunate to catch up with Jamie shortly after his return from Afghanistan in May. Although we focus much of our conversation on Afghanistan, Jamie a...
The Tale of Two Brewers
July 19, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBIn today’s show I am joined by Darren Gregory. Darren is an amateur brewer with his own electric brewery named Red Barron Brewery. In this episode Darren and I talk about our shared interest for brewing beer, swap tips and generally enthuse about our hobby. Cheers! The conversation features; Learning how to brew Methods of brewing The amateur brewing community Water, Malt, Hops and Yeast Process Darren's link; https://redbarronbrewery.wordpress.com/ Brewing Resources mentioned in th...
Identifying Fake News, Disinformation and Untruths with Jan Irvin
July 05, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBToday on the show I am delighted to welcome Jan Irvin. Jan is an independent researcher, author and lecturer and hosts the Logos Media Podcast. Renowned for fact checking and using critical thinking to uncover the truth, Jan joins me to discuss the Trivium and Logical Fallacies. Both are concepts that go back to ancient times and are arguably more important than ever for use as tools in helping us to unravel fact from fiction in a world that appears to be experiencing an abundance of what ...
Chillifever with Alex and Nuria
June 21, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBBased in Stamford, England, Alex and Nuria tell the story of how they were inspired to grow some chilli plants during the first lockdown in the Spring of 2020. Producing some bottles of hot chilli sauce from the fruits of the plants and with positive feedback from their family and friends we hear how they were both encouraged to start selling their sauces. Fast forward to Spring 2021 and they now have their own company - Chillifever! In this episode we hear; How Alex and Nuria started ...
Britain's Railway Heritage and the Campaign to Save Bridge 234 with Robin Jones
June 07, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBToday's show features widely published and highly respected investigative journalist, Robin Jones. Robin has written many books on on Britain’s railway history and is currently the editor of Heritage Railway Magazine. In this episode Robin gives an excellent succinct account on the history of the British railways. We talk about the campaign to save a threatened disused 19th century Victorian railway bridge in the town of Bourne, England known as Bridge 234 and we discuss why it is so impo...
Britain's Railway Heritage and the Campaign to Save Bridge 234 with Robin Jones
June 07, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBToday's show features widely published and highly respected investigative journalist, Robin Jones. Robin has written many books on on Britain’s railway history and is currently the editor of Heritage Railway Magazine. In this episode Robin gives an excellent succinct account on the history of the British railways. We talk about the campaign to save a threatened disused 19th century Victorian railway bridge in the town of Bourne, England known as Bridge 234 and we discuss why it is so impo...
Maggots Still Fresh after 50 years with Mick Burgoyne
May 17, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBIn today’s show I am delighted to be joined by Mick Burgoyne. Mick is one half of the folk/rock duo, Fresh Maggots, which also features Leigh Dolphin. Originally from Nuneaton in Warwickshire, England, the band's first self titled album was released in October 1971 on RCA records followed by a single. Playing the university circuit and clubs such as the famous Marquee club in London, the band also did live sessions for Radio Luxembourg (Kid Jensen show) and BBC Radio One (Night Ride and ...
When Japan Came to Bristol with Yumiko Jones
May 03, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBIn today’s show I am delighted to be joined by Yumiko Jones. Originally from Fukuoka in the South of Japan, Yumiko came to the UK in 2001. After settling in Bristol, Yumiko felt that there was a need to bridge the gap between the Japanese people who lived in the city and the wider population who wanted to find out more about Japan. In 2008 she started the Bristol Japanese Cultural Society. In our conversation we discuss Yumiko’s project and just some of the many cultural aspects of Japa...
How to Live a Less Materialistic Lifestyle with Paul Canham
April 19, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MBEver wondered how you can live a less materialistic lifestyle? Our guest today is Paul Canham a self confessed tree hugger, van dweller, tudor reenactor and brewer based in Suffolk. Paul spent 30 years working at RAF Lakenheath until he took early retirement to study sociology and psychology. We hear how he set out on a quest to live a more non-materialistic lifestyle, leading to living a more fulfilling life and how his latest project to re-wild 1 acre of former farmland is helping att...
The Long Road Out of Accrington with Quint Starkie
April 05, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBQuint Starkie is an English musician originally from Accrington, Lancashire. After living and performing in Los Angeles in the 80's he now resides in Stockholm, Sweden. In our conversation we discuss how Quint’s passion for playing the guitar inspired him to move to Hollywood to study guitar with some of the world’s best musicians at the Guitar Institute of Technology. We hear how he played famous venues such as the Whisky-a-go-go and Caesars Palace in Las Vegas backing The Supremes. Afte...
From Hell to Birmingham with Heide Goody and Iain Grant
March 21, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this episode we hear from Heide Goody and Iain Grant who tell us all about their co- written Clovenhoof series of books in which Jeremy Clovenhoof is fired from Hell and sent to live in a flat in the suburbs of Birmingham. The story can be described as a mixture of contemporary fantasy, satire and comedy and having read the first book in the series I found it hilarious and was literally laughing out loud! Heide and Iain also talk about how their collaborative writing process works both...
How to write and publish a book with Stacy Juba
March 08, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBAt some point in their lives many people have thought about writing a book. This desire is sadly often thwarted due to fears about time, commitment, and the technical aspects of editing and publishing. My guest today has faced all these challenges and tells us how by breaking the writing process into steps, it is possible to both enjoy the creativity of writing and produce a book that is publishable. In addition to working on her Storybook Valley chick lit/sweet romance series, Stacy Juba ...
How to write and publish a book with Stacy Juba
March 08, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBAt some point in their lives many people have thought about writing a book. This desire is sadly often thwarted due to fears about time, commitment, and the technical aspects of editing and publishing. My guest today has faced all these challenges and tells us how by breaking the writing process into steps, it is possible to both enjoy the creativity of writing and produce a book that is publishable. In addition to working on her Storybook Valley chick lit/sweet romance series, Stacy Juba ...
The Berry That Went Into Space - Unlocking the Secrets of Sea Buckthorn with Seth Pascoe
February 22, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBEver heard of Sea Buckthorn or Sea Berries? Well neither had my guest today, Seth Pascoe, until he discovered this fruit and it’s amazing health properties while trekking in the Himalayas. Seth tells us about how a chance encounter with Sea Buckthorn and its use for combating the effects of altitude sickness led him on a journey to discover more about the health benefits of this little known berry, which has been used for thousands of years as a natural remedy against various ailments. Fr...
What's Craft Beer All About? With Emma Inch, award winning beer writer & presenter.
February 08, 2021 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBToday’s show features Emma Inch. Emma is a multi award winning beer writer and presenter. Known for her work in the UK and overseas, in 2018 Emma received the prestigious Beer Writer of the year award. As well as hosting her own podcast, (one of my favourite shows!), Emma has acted as a Taste Judge for the prestigious World Beer Awards. We talk about the recent renaissance of beer, food pairing, beer tasting, homebrewing and we even try to define what craft beer is all about! So whether...
Making Time For Your Hobby with Alex Hobby
January 25, 2021 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBToday’s show features Alex Hobby. With over 150 interviews from people all around the world, Alex can perhaps best be described as a curator of hobbies. In his show, Time For Your Hobby, he provides people with an opportunity to take the stage and share their hobby with listeners. Subjects range from cooking, keeping fit, archery, dancing, deejaying and many many others. We also talk about some very strange and bizarre hobbies that Alex has encountered and with one of the coolest voices o...