Best Migration Trail Podcasts (2025)

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S6E39 - Minister Creek Trail, Part 6 27:51

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After several hours exploring, I’m ready to conclude my hike of the Minister Creek Trail. Even though noon is soon approaching, the bird’s songs are still going strong! Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production. Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Blackbur…

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Special Episode: Become an Ohio Wildlife Officer! 44:02

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Send us a text In this episode of the WildOhio podcast we chat with Law Enforcement Program Administrator, Jim Quinlivan, about the upcoming Wildlife Officer Training Academy and what it takes to become a wildlife officer in the state of Ohio.By Ohio Division of Wildlife

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S6E38 - Minister Creek Trail, Part 5 (Black-and-white Warbler) 30:09

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The Black-and-white warbler is striking in both its pattern and behaviour. Its zebra-striped plumage combined with its nuthatch-like behaviour of climbing up tree trunks and hanging upside down off branches, makes it a unique warbler. The song of the Black-and-white Warbler is a fairly simple, consistent 2 to 3 second staccato trill that can someti…

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S1 E4: The Horseback Party of Six: Pioneers of Courage and Determination 14:30

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In 1844, six pioneers from the Stephens-Townsend-Murphy wagon train became the first non-Indigenous people to cross the Sierra Nevada via the Truckee River corridor. Guided by Washoe people and driven by necessity, their journey shattered gender stereotypes and debunked myths of lone heroism. Their success opened a vital route for future emigrants …

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S6E37 - Minister Creek Trail, Part 4 (Canada Warbler) 23:13

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The Canada Warbler is colourful, energetic little bird found in the understory of northern forests throughout Canada and the northeastern United States. It's sometimes called the "necklaced" warbler due to its black necklace pattern across its yellow chest. The song of the Canada Warbler is loud, clear, and can vary by individual but generally alwa…

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S6E36 - Minister Creek Trail, Part 3 (Rose-breasted Grosbeak) 20:52

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The Rose-breasted Grosbeak is an iconic songbird species: the male's bright and cheery song, and equality cheery and rosy plumage makes it a highly sought-after backyard bird. The song is sometimes referred to as, "sounding like an American Robin who has taken singing lessons". Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Stu…

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S1 E3: Westward Wagons - A Rough Start 12:01

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The Stephens-Townsend-Murphy Party, a group of ten families, left Iowa in 1844, becoming the first to bring wagons over the Sierra Nevada. Their journey was marked by conflicts, harsh weather, illness, and insect plagues. Strong leadership, unity, and experience helped them overcome adversity and open the West for future settlers. Want to learn mor…

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S6E35 - Minister Creek Trail, Part 2 (Eastern Chipmunk) 23:50

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When learning birds calls and songs, there are a few non-avian sounds that are useful to know. Sometimes mammals, such the Eastern Chipmunk sound like what you could imagine to be a bird call. It can sound like the chipping calls of a number of bird species, and sometimes it can even make a clacking call that is similar to that of the Yellow-billed…

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Episode 285: Who Is Using Microsoft Fabric 34:05

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Fabric personas were originally designed to break down the various functional roles within Microsoft Fabric—such as Power BI, Data Factory, Data Activator, Data Engineering, Data Science, Data Warehouse, and Real-time Analytics—into more manageable, bite-sized sections. The goal was to prevent users from feeling overwhelmed by the platform’s breadt…

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S6E34 - Minister Creek Trail, Part 1 25:23

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For the next few episodes we’ll be exploring one of my favourite birding hikes yet — the Minister Creek Trail. I came to this trail knowing nearly nothing about it, and yet seem to have found the perfect time to explore it — in early June when the rhododendrons are blooming and birdsong is in abundance. Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National F…

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S1 E2: Pioneers of the California Trail 10:45

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Welcome to Episode 2 of American West Live! The Stephens-Townsend-Murphy Party's 1844 expedition was the first successful wagon crossing of the Sierra Nevada. This achievement is attributed to the collective leadership of several key individuals with diverse skills and unwavering resilience in the face of significant challenges. In this episode we …

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All About Turkeys with Wildlife Biologist Mark Wiley 1:20:34

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Send us a text In this episode of the WildOhio podcast we chat with wildlife biologist, Mark Wiley, about all things turkey. We hit it all, from the natural history to the biology, and differences in hunting seasons. Tune in!By Ohio Division of Wildlife

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S1 E1: First Wagons to California 12:06

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Welcome to the first episode of American West Live! In 1844 the Stephens-Townsend-Murphy Party left Council Bluffs, Iowa with 50 members and 11 wagons, with the goal of reaching Sacramento, California, 2,000 miles to the west and beginning a new life of freedom and prosperity. This seven-month journey, ending in triumph with all 50 members survivin…

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Migrations: World Migratory Bird Day 2025 49:28

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Saturday May 10th, 2025 is World Migratory Bird Day. This annual event held every year on the second Saturday in May for the US and Canada, and second Saturday in October in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. For extra content, see Patreon https://www.patreon.com/songbirding Credits Songbirding: World Migratory Bird Day 2025 is a…

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S6E33 - The Beaver Meadows Loop, Part 2 24:06

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The slow hike concludes as we hear more Red-headed and Blue-headed Vireos, Ovenbirds, and more. Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production. Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/pr…

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S6E32 - The Beaver Meadows Loop, Part 1 26:50

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It's a lazy and hazy afternoon, and we're going to hike the Beaver Meadows Loop in Allegheny National Forest. Some species encountered include Common Yellowthroat, Red-winged Blackbird, Great Crested Flycatcher, and more. Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production. Recorded, engineered, narrated and creat…

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Inland Fisheries, Saugeye Production, and Stocking with Inland Fisheries Administrator Rich Zweifel and Amphibian Migration with Abby Ditomassi 1:32:51

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Send us a text In this episode of the Wild Ohio podcast, we have Inland Fisheries Program Administrator, Rich Zweifel, talk about the ins and outs of producing saugeye. We're then joined by amphibian expert Abby Ditomassi who talks about the role of vernal pools in the amphibian lifecycle.By Ohio Division of Wildlife

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S6E31 - The Buzzard Swamp, Part 2 (Song Sparrow) 32:02

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In our concluding hike of this area, the wind picks up but so do the bird songs! Song Sparrow, House Wren, Yellow Warbler, and Common Yellowthroat are just a few species we encounter in the last leg of the journey. Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production. Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by R…

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Our Revels Now Are Ended 10:26

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Howard Jacobson reflects on the radio essay, after almost two decades of A Point of View. With nods to Clive James, body-pierced baritones and with a plentiful supply of svelte notebooks, Howard explains why he believes the radio essay is 'more than words on paper'...why it captures the 'frolicsome spirit of truth'. And, Howard writes, 'at a time w…

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Wildlife Diversity Conference, Lake Erie Birding Trail, Spark Birds and Skunks with Jamey Emmert 1:19:05

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Send us a text In this episode of The Wild Ohio Podcast, we have Ohio Division of Wildlife Avian Education Coordinator, Jamey Emmert, talk about the Wildlife Diversity Conference and the updated Lake Erie Birding Trail. We wrap up the episode chatting about skunks.By Ohio Division of Wildlife

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S6E30 - The Buzzard Swamp, Part 1 (Alder/Willow Flycatcher) 29:54

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Now we follow an open access road into the Buzzard Swamp proper, encountering many new species, such as Common Yellowthroats, Field Sparrow, House Wren, and various flycatchers. Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production. Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art …

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How History Begins Again 10:18

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The celebrated American theorist, Francis Fukuyama, in his book 'The End of History and the Last Man' argued that US-style liberalism was the ultimate destination for all mankind, 'the final form of human government'. John Gray explains why he believes his prophecy has been turned on its head. 'As in the past, many human beings will live under tyra…

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Elbows Up: Canada v Trump 10:36

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After Donald Trump proposed that Canada could be consumed as America's 51st State, Adam Gopnik reflects on his homeland's history with the United States and Canada's new-found patriotic toughness - and how it differs from nationalism. 'It’s is only a little startling, though very Canadian, to find the new motto 'elbows up' radiating everywhere in C…

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S6E29 - Intermezzo (Blackburnian Warbler) 24:54

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As we take a "lunch" break between the Songbird Sojourn Trail and the Buzzard Swamp, a Gray Catbird, Blackburnian Warbler, and various other birds sing. Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production. Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is…

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When The Dust Settles 50:18

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In August 2022, a year after Hurricane Ida had devastated Isle de Jean Charles, the first families moved to the resettlement site, The New Isle. As challenges over construction issues and affordability threaten the sustainability of the new settlement, a new state agency takes over management of the subdivision, bringing its own vision of what succ…

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Broken Promises 51:00

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Upon the receipt of the $48.3 million award, the state agency administering the grant, Louisiana’s Office of Community Development (OCD), learned that members of the Jean Charles Choctaw Nation were not the only people who called the disappearing Isle home — a fact that forced the OCD to change the resettlement plans. The Jean Charles Choctaw Natio…

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Ancestral Home 38:54

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It took Albert Naquin, the Chief of the Jean Charles Choctaw Nation, over 20 years and two failed attempts to move his tribe from Isle de Jean Charles, a tiny barrier island at the tip of Louisiana’s Terrebonne Parish. Since the 1950s, the Isle has lost 98% of its landmass. And with a federal grant of over $48 million awarded to the state of Louisi…

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"Leaving The Island" Trailer 4:55

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"Leaving The Island" investigates the first-ever resettlement of an entire community by the U.S. government due to climate change.By Audiation, Inc.

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Leaning In to Social Media 10:40

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Zoe Strimpel explains why she's decided to lean in to social media, and not worry about how much time she spends scrolling. Despite ongoing concerns about its impact on our brains, Zoe says she's personally found the algorithm benign, offering her endless information about food and cooking. "I have come to the conclusion that for a grown woman with…

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S6E28 - Songbird Sojourn, Part 3 (Brown Creeper) 32:51

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The songs continue along the Songbird Sojourn -- including Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Brown Creeper, Golden-crowned Kinglet, and many more. Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production. Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Hel…

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Tractors in Whitehall 10:18

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As farmers prepare for another march at Whitehall in protest at the government's inheritance tax plans, Michael Morpurgo discusses the growing divide between city and countryside. 'The family farm, still at the heart of rural England,' writes Michael, 'is under threat, more than ever'. Michael reflects on how, during World War Two, we needed to pro…

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S6E27 - Songbird Sojourn, Part 2 (Ovenbird) 22:40

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As we continue the Songbird Sojourn Trail, Ovenbirds, Blue-headed Vireos, Red-eyed Vireos and various other species are heard. Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production. Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https:/…

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Print the Legend 10:27

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Tom Shakespeare explores the pitfalls of dramatised history and its influence on real life - but confesses to his own minor role in rewriting the past. "We turn to stories when the reality we desire fails us," he writes, "but if the legend is not based in fact, then history is in deep trouble, and so are we all." Producer: Sheila CookSound: Peter B…

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S6E26 - Songbird Sojourn, Part 1 (Tufted Titmouse) 23:34

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It's 2023 and I've returned to Allegheny National Forest. For the next few episodes we'll be exploring the Buzzard Swamp, starting with the aptly named Songbird Sojourn trail. Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production. Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (B…

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The Joy of Archives 10:03

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From sacks of correspondence belonging to a well known author to archives from the Battle of Waterloo (and the odd wooden leg), Sara Wheeler reflects on the joys of Britain's personal archives. 'I have loved almost every day I have ever spent in an archive,' Sara writes, 'and not just because dead people are so easy to get along with.' But she fear…

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Welcome to the podcast with Chief Kendra Wecker & Deer Discussion with Clint McCoy 1:08:56

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Send us a text To help kick off the very first episode of Your Wild Ohio Podcast, we have Ohio Division of Wildlife, Chief Kendra Wecker, and deer biologist, Clint McCoy.By Ohio Division of Wildlife

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S3E11 - A Cold June Dawn Chorus at Deer Lick Run 41:14

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It's 4°C (39 °F) and 5:40am on June 5, 2024 and the American Robins and a Northern Cardinal start off the morning. As time progresses, a number of bird species add their voices: Winter Wren, Dark-eyed Junco, Blackburnian Warbler, Ovenbird, Blue Jay, and towards the end of our soundscape, the Tufted Titmouse.…

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Geese, Aristotle and Migration 10:50

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Walking along the muddy tracks of the River Ouse near her home a few days ago, Rebecca Stott reflects on migration. She contemplates the lives of the Canada geese that frequently fly over her home, as well as Aristotle's own studies of bird migration - and his extraordinary life as a migrant - while considering the historic links between the migrat…

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Episode 284: The Four-Letter Word ETL - Data Movement 58:57

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Once you have your data stored in OneLake, you'll be ready to start transforming it to improve it's usability, accuracy, and efficiency. In this episode of the podcast, Belinda Allen takes us on a delightful journey through Data Flows, Power Query, Azure Data Factory (Pipelines), and discusses the merits of shortcuts. We also learn about a handy wa…

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The Overwhelm 10:29

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The 'overwhelm' - noun, not verb - has been around 'since at least 1596', AL Kennedy discovers. She looks at the reasons why the word is making a comeback - and she has some advice for those who also feel lost in 'the overwhelm.' Producer: Adele Armstrong Sound: Peter BosherProduction coordinator: Gemma Ashman Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith…

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On Hyperbole 10:23

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Remember the days, Howard Jacobson implores us, when we got on fine with 'very'? Today, Howard argues, 'very’ is not ‘very’ enough for the times we live in.' In its place, 'incredible' and other supersized words, spreading 'verbal chaos.' Howard reflects on the dangers of over-inflated language, 'where words prance about without their clothes, shou…

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Trump, Washington and America First 10:53

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As Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, Mark Damazer reflects on America's leadership in the world. Eavesdropping on a focus group recently, Mark tells us that the country's leadership was seen as 'a burden and a luxury - and a luxury they wanted to do without.' 'There was a time when large chunks of the world were grateful for Americ…

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On a Gloomy Moment 10:35

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In deepest, darkest January, Adam Gopnik muses on light and dark. Adam reminds us that - from the natural world of the ghost moth to the politics of today's America - although we live in a 'gloomy moment' we can 'adjust our eyes to the gloom.' 'Every little bit of light we make,' writes Adam, 'in every decent thing we do and every indecency we refu…

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The Best I Can Do 10:02

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Sara Wheeler explains why every week for several decades - despite knowing nothing about art - she has called in to London’s National Gallery to look at the same two paintings. 'This habit of mine,' writes Sara, 'started by accident when I moved to London forty years ago' when she first set eyes on Botticelli's 'Portrait of a Young Man' and van Eyc…

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Episode 283: Data Lakehouse vs Data Warehouse vs My House 48:59

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Microsoft Fabric offers two enterprise-scale, open-standard format workloads for data storage: Warehouse and Lakehouse. Which service should you choose? In this episode, we dive into the technical components of OneLake, along with some of the decisions you’ll be asked to make as you start to build out your data infrastructure. These are two good ar…

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On Resolutions 10:46

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Megan Nolan rediscovers a childhood diary with her first New Year's Resolutions. She was fascinated and appalled, she says, by what she read:. The final resolution, underlined, read simply 'be a better person!' These days, Megan looks on self-improvement in a rather different way - less an attempt at perfection and more 'an attempt to courageously …

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A Jolly Good Pud 10:32

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Mary Beards reflects on what really lies behind our attachment to Christmas ritual and tradition. In a special edition of A Point of View, recorded in Mary's kitchen as she prepares her Christmas puddings, she ponders 'why those of us who aren't particularly wedded to the idea of tradition for the rest of the year, fall hook, line and sinker for it…

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Special: Return to Otter Lake, Part 3 21:12

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We conclude the hike, starting with some unhappy blackbirds, and rounding off with Red-eyed Vireos and Black-throated Green Warblers. Credits Songbirding: Return to Otter Lake is a Songbirding Studios production. Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Blackburnian Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://t…

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Monster Soup 10:27

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With water companies reeling from criticism over sewage discharge and rising bills, Stephen Smith squelches through London's watery underworld. 'Descending into London's Victorian sewers', Stephen says, 'is like spelunking through the layers of the city's history, and reminds you that problems over water and sanitation have been the norm rather tha…

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A baby's-eye view of the world 10:03

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Zoe Strimpel on the joys of seeing the world through the eyes of her 9 month old daughter. 'Where previously I would barely have noticed them,' Zoe writes, 'I now size up trees from below in terms of buds, leaves, colour, height - and how all of these may look to my little lady viewed from her pram or carrier in which her neck swivels constantly li…