Best Community First Yorkshire Podcasts (2025)

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#18 Red Chair Highland Digital Inclusion - Europop or Euroflop - Perfect Barbecue 1:32:22

2d ago1:32:22

1:32:22

Shannon and Tom are joined in the studio by Kirsty Adam from Red Chair Highland to discuss Digital Inclusion. Kirsty explained how the organisation looks to bridge the gap where people can find themselves isolated when accessing essential services needs a digital presence in today's world. With Eurovision coming up, we played a game of 'Euro Pop' o…

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The Devil's Conman 23:18

3d ago23:18

23:18

In 1985 the villages of Sussex in south London fell victim to a brazen conman who claimed to be a spiritual warrior fighting to rid the community of a cabal of Satanists... all he needed was money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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Baby Phase Survival | Parents discuss the journey to 6 months 53:26

5d ago53:26

53:26

Getting through the first 6 months with a baby - we made it! This is the one where Emma and Elliot look back at how daily life has been in this phase of parenthood... How it is different this time around with a second child: sleep, feeding, mental health, schedules, funny stories, messy house, challenges, teething, relationships, work/life balance.…

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Mind over Manager 8:06

5d ago8:06

8:06

Why is mental health a critical issue for managers and leaders in the VCSE sector? To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, Mark Willis from Wider Sky Training chats to Mike Hickman, Leadership Development and Training Manager at Community First Yorkshire, about the consequences of not giving our mental health the same priority as our physical he…

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The Loudun Possessions 26:47

5d ago26:47

26:47

Hysteria or demonic possession? Repressed lust or diabolical witchcraft? 17th century France saw it's share of witch trial, but the Loudun possessions spoke to a greater evil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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#17 RNLI Kessock Lifeboat, The first and final Beatles Performance, Celebrate national Train Day! 1:31:35

9d ago1:31:35

1:31:35

Shannon drives the desk and Tom is the passenger along for the ride on another Saturday Drop In. We speak to RNLI's Kessock Lifeboat team about the station, it's lifesaving mission, fundraising and volunteering opportunities. Guess the Year is even trickier this year with an unfortunately misplaced 'final' that became became a 'first' throws Tom an…

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The Demon of Whitechapel 27:52

10d ago27:52

27:52

The summer of 1888 in London saw a string of murders that have become legend. This year, the killer was finally identified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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Innocence Lost 26:22

12d ago26:22

26:22

The disappearance of 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi, a citizen of Vatican City, led to decades of grief, intrigue and crumbling faith in the Church's power to protect their own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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#16 Did Tom fall, or did he have a fall? - Sunflower Problems - Internet Challenge considerations. 1:24:53

16d ago1:24:53

1:24:53

Reunited after Tom's partying last week, Shannon and Tom are back for another Saturday Drop In. It wasn't all fun and games for Tom as he limped into the studio following a swimming pool fall. Did he fall, or did he have a fall? We discuss, while Shannon looks for a wheelchair from the hospital lobby. The Ice Bucket Challenge seems to be making a c…

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The Vault of Secrets 28:47

17d ago28:47

28:47

For centuries the Catholic Church has kept it's most valuable treasures - and most dangerous secrets - locked away in a sprawling underground series of ancient, mysterious vaults called The Vatican Archives... what are they protecting? More importantly... what are they hiding? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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First Words | Parents discuss speech development from babies to pre-school 56:16

19d ago56:16

56:16

Learning to talk and sharing our experience with our chatting little human. This is the one where Emma (professional linguist) and Elliot chat about chatting... Encouraging first words, mimicking, tips for speech development, nursery rhymes, reading, funny stories, clips of Lilly talking, challenges when your toddler can understand words, speech mi…

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Conclave 26:43

19d ago26:43

26:43

In today's episode we'll briefly cover one of the great mysteries of Catholicism; the election of a new Pope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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#15 Long Egg Gate - Pitbull or Ball - Diverged Digestives 41:26

23d ago41:26

41:26

Whilst Tom is galavanting in the south this weekend, we've awakened our Outside Broadcast Technician from his winter slumber and got him on instead. If your a seasoned listener, you may know him as Ben. This week, we chat about Bryan Adams, Etape Loch Ness and Ben's complaint for the latest shrink-gage... the easter egg. Shannon challenges Ben's Pi…

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A Brief History of Easter 31:04

24d ago31:04

31:04

From the meadows of ancient Europe to the deserts of the Levant, the celebration of Easter has deeper roots than you might imagine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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The Exorcism of Irina Cornici 29:44

26d ago29:44

29:44

A picturesque monastery nestled in a remote Romania village was the site of a national scandal. In 2005 a young nun arrived seeking solace in the mountains but instead found herself in a nightmare that would ultimately claim her life and tear a country apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Satan's Shadow: Paradise (Bonus) 55:17

26d ago55:17

55:17

The host of DeathXSouthwest, Margot Carmichael, joins Branden to discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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The Secret Sauce of Servant Leadership 16:31

27d ago16:31

16:31

In this inspiring tenth episode of our 'Ordinary Extraordinary Leaders' podcast series, Emma Pears, CEO of SELFA, shares lessons from her 30 years in the social sector. She explores the core ingredients that combine to make up the secret sauce of servant leadership - courage, authenticity, listening, and humility - and how they’ve shaped her journe…

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#14 Seagull Trust Cruises - Hospital Radio in Space? - Yorkshire Pudding x 4 1:27:04

30d ago1:27:04

1:27:04

So what is the Saturday in mid-Easter called? Shannon and Tom aren't sure, but they are here anyway for another Saturday Drop In. They were joined in the studio by the wonderful Ramsay McGhee from Seagull Trust Cruises. Ramsay is part of the Highland branch of Seagull Trust who take people with additional needs and the elderly on cruises along the …

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Satan's Shadow: Paradise 31:55

1M ago31:55

31:55

Our series ends with Ramirez's arrival on death row and Dante's arrival in Paradise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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#13 Florian's Theatre - AI Action Figures - Shannon shows off a big rock! 1:20:33

1M ago1:20:33

1:20:33

Shannon and Tom are back for another Saturday Drop In. Shannon is bringing something new and shiny to the show in the never ending quest for content! We're joined by Morag and Fiona from The Florian's Theatre to talk about their forthcoming production of 'Get Up and Tie Your Fingers'. The play about the 'Herring Lassies', the term for the woman who…

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Satan's Shadow: The Ascent - Part Two (Bonus) 1:09:40

1M ago1:09:40

1:09:40

Branden and Margot discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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Satan's Shadow: The Ascent - Part Two 34:40

1M ago34:40

34:40

The conclusion of the trial and sentencing of Richard Ramirez, plus a look at the phenomenon known as hybristophilia... and Dante reaches the summit of Purgatory. What lies beyond? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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Satan's Shadow: The Ascent - Part One (Bonus) 1:07:06

1M ago1:07:06

1:07:06

Branden and Margot discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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#12 Out There Mobile Sensory Room - ABBA Ja or ABBA Naw - Phil Walker, Air Guitar Hero 1:04:08

1M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Join Tom Nelson with guest host Phil Walker for another Saturday Drop In. Yes, we're noticing Shannon is away again! But, it's for a good reason. More on that next week. Dropping in this week is our guest Jon Lane who has created a unique idea in 'Out There' a mobile sensory room. We chat about how the van came to be, who the van can benefit and al…

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Low PAPP-A | What you need to know about PAPP-A during pregnancy 49:53

2M ago49:53

49:53

What is Low PAPP-A (Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein-A) and how does it affect pregnancy? Slightly different episode this week. This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about their journey with a high-risk pregnancy and Emma details the specifics of Low PAPP-A for those with low levels and are worried about what it means. There's a lack of cle…

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Satan's Shadow: The Ascent - Part One 33:38

2M ago33:38

33:38

The trial of Richard Ramires begins... and almost ends due to an unexpected tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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#11 Puffin Hydrotherapy Pool - Shannon is back for a limited run - COVID Lookback for Hospital Radio 1:16:59

2M ago1:16:59

1:16:59

Shannon and Tom bring you another Saturday Drop In from Highland Hospital Radio. This week were joined in the studio by John from the Puffin Hydrotherapy Pool based in Dingwall. John told us about how using the facility can compliment physiotherapy for recovery from injury, relieving pain for longterm chronic conditions and create a calm relaxing e…

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 9 - TREACHERY (Bonus) 1:01:55

2M ago1:01:55

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Branden discusses the episode with host of Death X Southwest Margot Carmichael. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 9 - TREACHERY 40:15

2M ago40:15

40:15

The reign of the Night Stalker finally comes to an end in spectacular fashion on the streets of Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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#10 The Grants of Glen Grant & Terry Henderson - 40 years in hospital radio 1:10:21

2M ago1:10:21

1:10:21

Tom is joined by another guest presenter this week, Terry Henderson. Terry is the unchallenged chief quizzer at Highland Hospital Radio so expect some challenging questions during the show. Terry is also quite the thespian, and is playing a role in a forthcoming play 'The Grants of Glen Grant'. We were joined by the plays writer and director Kate H…

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 8 - FRAUD (Bonus) 1:06:49

2M ago1:06:49

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Brande discusses the episode with Margot Carmichael, host of Death X Southwest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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Screen Time | Parents discuss the positive influence of Bluey 43:08

2M ago43:08

43:08

Our big Bluey episode! A one-sided rebuttal to the common criticism of screens with under 5s... This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about their favourite Australian TV show with their toddler, top Bluey characters & episodes, and stories of how Bluey has had a positive impact on parenting with a 3 year old. Bandit being a great dad role mode…

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Satan's Shadow: Episode 8 - FRAUD 40:32

2M ago40:32

40:32

The Mayor of San Francisco gets inviolved in the Night Stalker investigation... but not in a good way. Still the LA County Sheriff's detectives persevere and the tide begins to turn... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Evio

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