Best RSPB Podcasts (2025)

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Deepdale Podcast - Brancaster Staithe Sea Shanty Festival, India Electric Co and RSPB Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve - September 2025 50:21

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Welcome back to the Deepdale Podcast, our magazine programme about North Norfolk. It’s September 2005, there's a blue sky, it’s a beautiful, beautiful day. In this episode, Jason has three lovely chats, with some musicians and some wildlife enthusiasts. Steve and Sam from the Brancaster Staithe Sea Shanty Festival chat about the festival this comin…

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Helen Castor on Richard II 27:37

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Today's great life is possibly more famous as a Shakespearean character - King Richard II who was deposed by his cousin Henry Bolingbroke in 1399. He's been chosen by historian Helen Castor, author of The Eagle and the Hart, who shines a light on what really happened towards the end of his reign. Also helping is Professor Emma Smith who explains wh…

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Ann Vickers from City Hub Ukraine chats to Kev Castle 41:10

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Ann Vickers from City Hub Ukraine chats to Kev Castle on Nottingham Hospitals Radio.

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Nottingham Hospitals Charity 2025 Highlights 34:01

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On Saturday the 6th September, the 2025 Nottingham Hospitals Charity Abseil took place at the queens Medical Centre. At the end of the day, over 90 people had abseiled down the side of the hospital raising more than £27,000. That figure is still expected to rise. Nottingham Hospitals Radio provided live coverage and a highlights show of the event. …

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DJ Deb Grant on John Prine 26:51

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DJ Deb Grant picks US mailman turned country-folk singer John Prine, whose beautiful songs captured the world in which he lived. Bob Harris, who first met him on the Old Grey Whistle Test, adds to the conversation. "I came to know him through him speaking about his own music - it's his character, his personality and his attitude that I fell for," s…

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Deepdale Podcast - John Thompson (Welcome Ferry), Annalisa Dovey (Brancaster Boards), Rosanna Tennant (BBC Radio Norfolk) & Jason Borthwick - August 2025 44:45

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Welcome back to the Deepdale Podcast, our magazine programme about North Norfolk. Its August 2025, the sun is shining, the temperatures are high, and the beautiful North Norfolk Coast is as stunning as ever. This month Jason chats with two locals who love this part of the world. First up Jason joins John Thompson on the Welcome Ferry that runs out …

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Live From Global Birdfair - Day 2 47:24

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You wanted more chaos?! Well, Day 2 is here. Join us for another special episode as Matt and Sarah answer Birding Questions live on the Winchat Podcast Stage at Global Birdfair 2025! Thank you to everyone who came down to the recording. Enjoy this second dose of madness! Please do send us Birding Questions for Series 5 to [email protected] o…

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Live From Global Birdfair - Day 1 47:46

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Join us for this very special episode as Matt and Sarah answer Birding Questions live on the Winchat Podcast Stage at Global Birdfair 2025! Thank you to everyone who came down to the recording. Enjoy this 30 minutes of madness! Please do send us Birding Questions for Series 5 to [email protected] or DM @rocknrollbirder. We'd love it if you'd…

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Deepdale Podcast – Mandy Humphreys (Wells RNLI), Georgia Shackleton (Musician), Jon Clifton (Photographer) & Peter Allingham (Distiller) – July 2025 46:34

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Welcome to the Deepdale Podcast, our North Norfolk magazine programme … thanks for listening in. Its July 2025, the sun is shining, school holidays are fast approaching, and North Norfolk is looking resplendent but with a few signs of overheating. I’m Jason, and this month we chat with four more lovely people from this beautiful part of the world. …

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Sir Seretse Khama, first president of Botswana 27:43

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Seretse Khama was born in 1921 in Bechuanaland when it was still a British Protectorate. In 1966 he became Botswana's first president. In between he married a white Londoner, Ruth Williamson, was exiled by the British, and made to renounce his interest in succeeding as head of the Bangwato. It's an extraordinary and notable life, and he's been nomi…

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Heatwave at RSPB Pulborough Brooks 1:05:21

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Matt and Sarah are back after an unexpected break from the podcast. They head off for a walk around the beautiful RSPB Pulborough Brooks on a scorcher of a day. Will they see a White-Tailed Eagle? Or will the heat hide the birds away? Please do send us Birding Questions for our live episode to [email protected] or DM @rocknrollbirder. You ca…

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Emily Williamson, co-founder of the RSPB 27:32

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For over a hundred years no one thought too much about the origins of the RSPB, but among its founders was a woman in Didsbury opposed to the use of feathers in fashionable hats. Emily Williamson was outraged by the widespread slaughter of egrets and the crested grebe. She had tried to join the all-male British Ornithological Union, and when that f…

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Tina Turner 27:43

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Rock Icon Tina Turner proposed by the actress and author Rebecca Humphries. Tina Turner began life as Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, joining Ike Turner's band in St Louis at the age of 17. Her presence, her performances and her voice captivated audiences, but this is really a story of triumph over abuse. After she left Ike Turner with noth…

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Deepdale Podcast - Nicky King (Wells RNLI Coxswain), Iona Lane (Musician) & Rosie Newport (Artisan & Wild Swimmer) - June 2025 52:45

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Welcome to the June 2025 episode of the Deepdale Podcast, our magazine programme about North Norfolk. This month, Jason continues to meet fascinating members of the North Norfolk community. He chats with Nicky King, the coxswain of Wells-next-the-Sea RNLI, Iona Lane a musician inspired by the natural world who's playing a gig at Deepdale on 21st Ju…

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Raymond Blanc on Professor Nicholas Kurti 27:39

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The chef Raymond Blanc nominates his mentor and friend, the physicist Professor Nicholas Kurti.Kurti was born in Hungary but fled to Oxford when Hitler came to power. Pushing the frontiers of low-temperature physics during his career, he went on to create‘molecular gastronomy’ in retirement. Raymond Blanc approached Kurti after a lecture the profes…

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Dervla Murphy, author of the classic Full Tilt 27:38

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At the age of 10 Dervla Murphy was given an atlas and a bicycle, and so began an adventurous life. Her account of a journey to India became a classic called Full Tilt but she also went to Cuba, Ethiopia and the Andes where our guest first met her in a doss house. Hilary Bradt is the founder of the Bradt Travel Guides and is picking Dervla Murphy as…

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Ep 45. Solo Birding 56:29

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Matt goes for a solo walk around Somerset to see what he can find. We love going out for walks with friends or family but it's also fun to go it alone! Keep your Birding Snacks and Questions coming to [email protected] or DM @rocknrollbirder We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if you haven't already! T…

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Ned Ludd mythical leader of the Luddites 27:43

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We don't even know if Ned Ludd was real, but perhaps that was the point. "You could say he was everyone and no one - and that's what made him so terrifying for the authorities." Leader of the Luddites, who often signed letters and proclamations Ned Ludd, he is shown in one engraving wearing mismatched shoes and a blue polka dot dress, suggesting a …

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Emergency Department Blood Borne Virus project 7:35

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Molly Hansell joins Mary Maxwell to tell us all about the blood borne virus project taking place in the Accident and Emergency department.By NHR

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Ep 44. Mike Phelps - Isle of Mull 1:05:08

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This week Matt heads to the Isle of Mull with Mike Phelps. They boys are treated to quite the range of birds but they are in particular search of White Tail Eagles and Hen Harrier. Mike shares the powerful story of how he got into wildlife photography and became an advocate for nature's positive impact for your Mental Health. Follow Mike on Instagr…

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Moral Panics with Konrad Collao from Craft 19:08

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We're talking all things Gen Z/youth moral panics this episode with Konrad Collao, founder of Craft, the strategic insight agency that put humans at the heart of decison-making. You can follow Konrad on LinkedIn here and find out more about Craft here. We talk about Craft's research for Channel 4 and other youth publications they've done; Beyond Z …

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Richey Edwards of The Manic Street Preachers 27:40

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Richey was, beautiful says Cummins, a natural icon and a gift to photograph. He also believes his writing has been overshadowed by the fact of his disappearance in 1995. "I think nobody has looked beyond that for quite a long time.” Manic Street Preachers biographer, Simon Price, also knew Richey Edwards and says he was "the most intelligent rock s…

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Deepdale Podcast - Tobias Ben Jacob, North Norfolk Open Studios, Wildlife Update & Open Farm Sunday - May 2025 51:31

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What do you get when you put five artists, a bird watcher, a musician and a farmer in the same room … an episode of the Deepdale Podcast of course. It’s May 2025, and this is the Deepdale Podcast, our magazine programme about beautiful North Norfolk. In this episode Jason chats with Tobias ben Jacob about his upcoming gig at Deepdale on 17th May. F…

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Benny Hill 27:28

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Biography show in which the guest picks someone they admire. Benny Hill is a thorny choice but playwright Jonathan Maitland is determined that - despite accusations of sexism and racism later in his career - Britain's most successful comedian deserves a second look. Benny was fired by Thames TV in 1989. "The show was past its sell-by date," was the…

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Ep 43. A Stay at Elmley Nature Reserve 1:06:11

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Matt and Sarah finally stay at Elmley Nature Reserve after promising themselves they'll go for ages and ages. There should be Marsh Harriers, Owls and Waders. Keep your Birding Snacks and Questions coming to [email protected] or DM @rocknrollbirder We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if you haven't alr…

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Maggi Hambling picks muse and lover Henrietta Moraes 27:35

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“Henrietta's eyes looked into one's soul at the same time exposing her own. She posed for me most Mondays for the last seven months until two days before she died.” In a raw and very funny opener to the new series of Great Lives, painter and sculptor Maggi Hambling chooses someone she knew extremely well - her lover Henrietta Moraes. Born in India,…

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Ep 42. Surrounded by Warblers 52:56

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Matt and Sarah go off in search of Warblers. It's an episode heavy with birdsong! Keep your Birding Snacks and Questions coming to [email protected] or DM @rocknrollbirder We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if you haven't already! Thank you to this week’s sponsors Green Feathers and Eco Bird Food. Hos…

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Harriet Harman on Maria Callas 27:57

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The legendary opera star Maria Callas was lauded for her magnetic stage presence and extraordinary vocal range. Born in New York in 1923 to Greek immigrant parents, she moved with her mother and sister to Greece aged 13. In 1939 she attended the Athens Conservatoire where she embarked on a rigorous vocal training in the Italian "bel canto" traditio…

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Representing youth voice within campaigns with Lyndsay McDade, Fearless 23:03

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This episode we speak with Lyndsay McDade, Fearless Scotland Manager at Crimestoppers, the charity offering support to 11-18 year olds to raise awareness of issues relating to crime as well as providing anonymous ways to report it. A partnership with Police Scotland and the Scottish Government led to a campaign to tackle the rise in sextortion tack…

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Ep 41. Akash Barua - Greater London 1:00:04

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This week Matt goes for a walk with ecologist Akash Barua. They chat about his allotment, being a young urban ecologist and his Instagram series, 'Wild Endz'. They also see quite the spectacle right at the end of their time together, so stay tuned for that! Follow Akash on Instagram. Keep your Birding Snacks and Questions coming to info@rocknrollbi…

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Ep 40. Adam Juckes - Red Kites in Buckinghamshire 49:13

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This week it's Red Kite-fest with Photographer, YouTuber and Podcaster Adam Juckes. Follow Adam Juckes on Instagram and YouTube. Book your trip with Apex Adventures here. And make sure to check out The WildX Podcast. Keep your Birding Snacks and Questions coming to [email protected] or DM @rocknrollbirder We'd love it if you'd go and subscri…

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What Gen Z really think with Zoplo's Tom Cullen 19:53

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This episode we're speaking with Tom Cullen, who's the co-founder of opinion sharing app Zoplo. With a growing Gen Z audience of 80k plus, numerous viral social accounts popularising discussion topics the app shares, Tom talks about building a youth-focused app, involving them in the process, and developing content that engages and entertains youth…

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Kate Raworth on Donella Meadows 27:56

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Born in Illinois in 1941, Dana Meadows studied Chemistry and Molecular Biology, before turning her back on a post doc position at Harvard, to pursue environmentalism. She joined her husband Dennis Meadows as part of the team working on Professor Jay Forester's World3 computer model of the world economy at MIT and wrote the report on the results of …

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Ep 39. Ryan Dalton - Hampstead Heath 1:03:19

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This week Matt goes for a walk around Hampstead Heath with naturalist, nature podcaster and professional dog walker, Ryan Dalton. Follow Ryan on Instagram and check out his podcast, Into the Wild. Keep your Birding Questions coming to [email protected] or DM @rocknrollbirder We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on…

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Deepdale Podcast – Wild Yoga Garden and the Wilswood Buoys – April 2025 49:44

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It’s April 2025 and you are listening to the Deepdale Podcast, our North Norfolk magazine programme. I’m Jason, thank you for joining us. Spring is well and truly springing, the hares are dancing in the fields, the huge skies of the North Norfolk Coast are as blue as blue could be, and this has to be one of the most fabulous times of the year to vi…

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Ep 38. Home Birding 58:13

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This week Matt and Sarah head outside their house for a birdwatching walk. You don't need to go to a reserve or beauty spot to appreciate the birds... just put your trainers on and see what you can see outside your front door! Let us know how many species you spot and if there's anything of note! Keep your Birding Questions coming to info@rocknroll…

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RSPB Bird of the Week with Yas Devi 14:23

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We’re joined by Yas Devi, Social Media Executive at RSPB and the brains behind the unhinged and wonderful ‘Bird of the Week’ and the rest of the charity’s TikTok channel. We talk about TikTok strategy, measures of success, cultural relevance and get Yas’s top accounts to follow as well as tips for success on the platform. Follow Yas on LinkedIn her…

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Indy Kiemel-Greene volunteer with the RSPB 25:39

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Indy Kiemel-Greene who volunteers with the RSPB chats to Kev Castle on Nottingham Hospitals Radio about the recent Great Britain Garden Birdwatch and all things relating to attracting and caring for birds that visit your garden.By NHR

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Ep 37. Booming Bitterns on the Somerset Levels 1:09:58

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We're back for series 4 and we're on the hunt for the booming bitterns! Matt and Sarah visit RSPB Greylake Nature Reserve and RSPB Ham Wall on the Somerset Levels. There's also hope for a Merlin and a Glossy Ibis! Keep your Birding Questions coming to [email protected] or DM @rocknrollbirder We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n …

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Mark Billingham chooses George Harrison 27:00

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George Harrison was a musician, singer and songwriter who became one of the most famous people in the world as one quarter of the Beatles. That alone would merit a place in the Great Lives pantheon, but his work in the decades after the band broke up indicates a man of diverse and arguably underestimated talents. Erupting onto the pop music scene i…

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Jake Arnott on John Gay 27:42

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John Gay, eighteenth-century satirist and author of The Beggar's Opera, is nominated by the writer Jake Arnott - whose novels, including The Long Firm and He Kills Coppers, are also set in London's criminal underworld. Editor of Private Eye, Ian Hislop, is the presenter, and Dr Rebecca Bullard of the University of Oxford is on hand to help uncover …

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New NUH Arts Co-Ordinators Vikki Jones And Lucy Knight 25:11

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New NUH Arts Co-ordinators, Vikki Jones and Lucy Knight, speak with NHR's Mary Maxwell and Rajiv about their roles and creative aims within the hospital environment.By NHR

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Ellen E Jones nominates Florynce Kennedy 27:59

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One dubbed "the biggest, loudest and indisputably the rudest mouth on the battleground", Florynce Kennedy was a force to be reckoned with. She was a lawyer, a vocal figure in the American civil rights and feminist movements of the 1960s and '70s, and a champion of numerous other causes besides; from legalising abortion to campaigning for sex-worker…

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Ep 36. Hunting for Hawfinches - Hampshire 55:18

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There has been a recent eruption of Hawfinches so Matt and Sarah go off in search of them in Hampshire. Will they finish another series with a lifer?! Keep your Birding Questions coming to [email protected] or DM @rocknrollbirder We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if you haven't already! Thank you to …