Best Hazelnut Podcasts (2026)

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C2E42 | Lethal Invitation | Hazelnut Valley 59:19

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As Stryg’s third—and final—match approaches, the group prepares to infiltrate with help from the Accountant and the Catfish Gang. --- News, artwork, and more at ⁠⁠PowerWordCrit.com⁠⁠ Rate us on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Contact us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, X/Twitter, or at [email protected] --- Theme music arranged by Corrin Sparks. Backgroun…

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Episode 088 - Hazelnut Hex (October 2025) 1:57:04

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In episode 088, MetalFRO and Addicted discuss the debut indie shooter from a promising developer, the cute-em-up Hazelnut Hex!By MetalFRO

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Farming Profitability Review: will it work? Interview with Minette Batters; How to forge your farming future - Oxford Farming Conference preview; farmers wanted to grow hazelnuts 52:23

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In this episode, we get to grips with the long-awaited Farming Profitability Review and its 57 recommendations for government. Will it really make a difference? We've a special interview with review author Minette Batters. How you can forge a better future for your farm business – we preview the 2026 Oxford Farming Conference. And we meet Suffolk f…

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Episode 089 - Blue Revolver (November 2025) 2:16:59

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In episode 089, MetalFRO and Addicted are joined by special guest birb to dive into indie shmup darling Blue Revolver!By MetalFRO

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Inheritance tax special - what Christmas climbdown means for your farm business 28:17

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In this special episode, we examine what the government's partial U-turn on inheritance tax means for your farm business. It follows the Treasury decision to water down plans to impose 20% inheritance tax on farm assets worth more than £1m. In a major concession the government has announced that it is increasing the threshold for inheritance tax on…

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Post-Apocalyptic Holiday-Themed One-Shot (PAHTOS) 1:25:22

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The holidays are all jumbled up, and it’s up to the Stalwart Network Of Warriors (SNOW) to fix it. --- News, artwork, and more at ⁠⁠PowerWordCrit.com⁠⁠ Rate us on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Contact us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, X/Twitter, or at [email protected] --- Theme music “Legend Maker” from Epic Inspiration by JoelSteudler. Background mu…

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Nightmare before Christmas: Battle to save biodiversity net gain, cross-resistance fungicide warning, UK-France lamb war, & Red Tractor reviews standards 47:10

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In this episode, is the government about to backtrack on plans to pay farmers for creating and improving wildlife habitats. We report from the frontline on the battle to save biodiversity net gain. A warning for arable growers looking to use two key fungicides together – how to avoid cross-resistance. Lamb war with France – what it means for UK she…

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C2E41 | Operation Butterfly | Hazelnut Valley 1:02:41

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With more questions than answers regarding the Black SparrowGang’s plans, the adventurers seek help from a powerful ally. --- News, artwork, and more at ⁠⁠PowerWordCrit.com⁠⁠ Rate us on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Contact us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, X/Twitter, or at [email protected] --- Theme music arranged by Corrin Sparks. Background music …

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Should we be more upbeat about farming? New Landscape Recovery scheme, risk v reward – latest wheat varieties, rebel Labour MP suspended over IHT, and African swine fever hits Spanish pig exports 48:56

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In this episode, experts voice concern at a get-out clause in government plans for a £500m Landscape Recovery scheme for farmers. We look at the opportunities for growers and livestock producers from Defra's Environmental Improvement Plan – and ask: is it fatally flawed? How much risk should you accept when chasing high yields? We get to grips with…

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Police face questions over banned London tractor protest, inheritance tax & what Budget means for your farm business, and National Fruit Show celebration 48:19

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In this episode, Metropolitan Police chiefs face questions after banning protesting farmers from bringing tractors to London. As the government makes a small concession on plans to impose inheritance tax on farmers, we examine what the Budget means for your farm business. Budget analysis by: Stuart Maggs, Howes Percival Sam Kirkham,. Albert Goodman…

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C2E40 | Flirting With Danger | Hazelnut Valley 1:12:26

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The Laketown trio breaks the first rule of Fight Club, as they continue to investigate the underground fighting rings. --- News, artwork, and more at ⁠⁠PowerWordCrit.com⁠⁠ Rate us on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Contact us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, X/Twitter, or at [email protected] --- Theme music arranged by Corrin Sparks. Background music fro…

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Update on Sustainable Farming Incentive, new campaign against inheritance tax, food inflation, CLA conference, and Tesco launches environmental baselining 46:56

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In this episode, Defra secretary Emma Reynolds reveals the government's latest thinking on relaunching the Sustainable Farming Incentive. Ms Reynolds was speaking during a Q&A session at the Country Land and Business Association annual conference in London. Farmers return to Westminster to protest against inheritance tax. Can we really expect any c…

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Torturous wait for Defra's vision for farming, crowds flock to Agritechnica, herbicide ban threat, & hundreds pay tribute to David Richardson 45:10

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Just why is it taking so long for the UK government to set out its vision for farming? As Defra secretary Emma Reynolds prepares to give her first major speech to farmers, vital reports and strategies remain unpublished. The government says some will be published before Christmas - others later. We ask incoming CLA president Gavin Lane what Emma Re…

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C2E39 | Return of the G.O.A.T. | Hazelnut Valley 58:27

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Stryg battles it out as a goat demon while Gabriella and Izzy make dangerous new “friends” (results may vary). --- News, artwork, and more at ⁠⁠PowerWordCrit.com⁠⁠ Rate us on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Contact us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, X/Twitter, or at [email protected] --- Theme music arranged by Corrin Sparks. Background music from incomp…

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Farm Profitability Review - Minette Batters makes 57 recommendations, MPs call for farm productivity boost, & how growers are being rewarding for regenerative farming 51:42

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In this episode, Defra is considering 57 recommendations after Minette Batters submits her long-awaited Farm Profitability Review. We take a look at some of main themes – including better collaboration between farmers and a closer relationship between industry and government. A cross-party group of MPs say urgent action is needed to improve agricul…

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Episode 087 - Bio-Hazard Battle (September 2025) 1:53:58

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In episode 087, MetalFRO and Addicted delve into an oft forgotten Sega Genesis shmup that needs more love, Bio-Hazard Battle!By MetalFRO

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How A Basement Fire Caught Dillinger And Left A Hotel Full Of Haunts 1:02:48

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A basement fire, a desperate escape, and a suitcase full of contradictions turned the Hotel Congress into one of the Southwest’s most enduring ghost stories. We head to downtown Tucson to unravel how a 1918 rail-side hotel became ground zero for Dillinger’s capture and a century of spectral lore, then walk room by room through the encounters that k…

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Supermarkets refuse to engage with farm assurance review, gene-editing and classical swine fever, & why the world needs more red meat 47:29

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In this week’s podcast, some of Britain’s biggest supermarkets are refusing to engage with a review of UK farm assurance schemes. A progress report on improving schemes like Red Tractor has struggled to gather input from Britain's big retail chains. Just three supermarkets have responded on an individual basis with the British Retail Consortium (BR…

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Garglers (A Gargoyles One-Shot) 1:21:28

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It’s Halloween in a town with fountain statues that come to life each night, and a trio of gargoyles must retrieve a stolen item to help protect their home. Using the one-page RPG “Set in Stone” by Matt Click, this is a story inspired by the 1990s animated series Gargoyles. --- News, artwork, and more at ⁠⁠PowerWordCrit.com⁠⁠ Rate us on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠…

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Episode 086 - 1944 (August 2025) 2:32:07

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In episode 086, MetalFRO and Addicted finish out Pacific Theater Summer with the black sheep of the 194X series, Capcom's 1944!By MetalFRO

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Legal advice over backdated milk price cuts, Scottish farming future funding, & encouraging the next generation into agriculture 43:09

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In this week’s podcast, dairy farmers could launch legal action over back-dated milk price cuts. Can a partnership approach between industry leaders and the Scottish government aims to deliver a better future for farming? And we discover that urban youngsters often know much more about farming than we think they do. This episode of the Farmers Week…

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What if the circus never left—and it was angry 1:07:07

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The quiet streets of Baraboo hide a thundering past. We head straight into Circus City’s living history—where the Ringling Brothers built their empire—and follow a single case that starts with an old house, a fallen barn, and a family desperate for sleep, then spirals into one of the strangest hauntings we’ve explored. When sledgehammer blows rattl…

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Banned Red Tractor advert - what can we learn? Farm management company serves notice on 8,000ha, future for contract farming, & stewardship extension 53:48

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In this episode, we examine the lessons to be learned after the UK advertising watchdog bans a TV ad for Red Tractor farm assurance. We look at the future for arable farming following Velcourt's decision to serve notice on 8,000ha of contract farming agreements. Are family farms better placed to ride out tough times? And is a last-minute extension …

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C2E38 | The Thought Plickens | Hazelnut Valley 55:00

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The adventurers gather allies and resources as they prepare to infiltrate the fighting rings run by the Black Sparrow Gang. --- News, artwork, and more at ⁠⁠PowerWordCrit.com⁠⁠ Rate us on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Contact us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, X/Twitter, or at [email protected] --- Theme music arranged by Corrin Sparks. Background musi…

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Government could ease inheritance tax pain, British Food Fortnight - should Defra do more?, fertiliser market, & bursary pays farm student fees 40:08

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Government ministers are said to be looking at easing plans to impose inheritance tax on farmers. Civil servants are reportedly looking again at increasing the proposed threshold which would exempt more farming families from the tax. Could the government be working harder to put more British food on British plates? Yes, says Alexia Robinson, the fo…

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When a “Noisy Ghost” Becomes a Siege: Inside the Enfield Haunting, Skepticism, and 14 Months of Evidence 1:16:55

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A modest council house on Green Street shouldn’t turn into a stage for flying toys, hot marbles, and a chair that slides on command—but that’s where our night begins. We pull apart the Enfield Haunting with a clear lens: not just what was claimed, but who saw what, when, and how the story held together across months of pressure, fatigue, and scruti…

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Big delay to flagship green scheme, milk market tumble, bluetongue latest, farm protest at Labour conference, & Farmers Weekly Awards 43:09

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Farmers in England face significant cashflow shortfalls following further delays to the government's Sustainable Farming Incentive. The flagship scheme is not expected to reopen for applications until April 2026 at the earliest due to budget constraints and IT issues. Protesting farmers vent their frustration at the government's farming policies at…

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C2E37 | Bittersweet Bedlam | Hazelnut Valley 1:04:51

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Trouble is brewing as the trio encounters confused burglars, shady market sellers, and an old acquaintance. --- News, artwork, and more at ⁠⁠PowerWordCrit.com⁠⁠ Rate us on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Contact us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, X/Twitter, or at [email protected] --- Theme music arranged by Corrin Sparks. Background music from incompete…

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Special czar to oversee tenant farming, AI(Live): how artificial intelligence is boosting livestock productivity, & Future of Food exhibition at the Science Museum 42:47

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In this week’s podcast, we have a special interview with tenant farming commissioner Alan Laidlaw following his appointment. What does his new role mean for landlords and tenants? And how does he see a code of practice for the tenanted sector working in England? How artificial intelligence is helping livestock farmers increase productivity in a way…

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Shadows of the Asylum: The Tragic History of Athens 1:04:20

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The corridors of Athens Lunatic Asylum echo with over a century of troubled history. For 119 years, this imposing Gothic structure in Athens, Ohio served as home to thousands of patients – many of whom never should have been there in the first place. What began as a forward-thinking facility designed according to Thomas Kirkbride's humane principle…

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Growers rip up autumn cropping plans, rebel MPs battle inheritance tax, farmers told to repay environmental funding, & AgriFuture Forum welcomes new entrants 47:02

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As growers rip up autumn cropping plans following another challenging season, we look at ways to get the best for your farm business. A new group of rural Labour MPs says it is backing British food producers – and launches its own action plan for the countryside. Will it make a difference? We look at the fallout after the Rural Payments Agency trie…

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C2E36 | The Storm Approaches | Hazelnut Valley 1:01:19

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The adventurers make it back to Laketown, but a familiar foe threatens their peace of mind. --- News, artwork, and more at ⁠⁠PowerWordCrit.com⁠⁠ Rate us on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Contact us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, X/Twitter, or at [email protected] --- Theme music arranged by Corrin Sparks. Background music from incompetech.com and licen…

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Stewardship cliff-edge, Back British Farming Day, Agroforestry Show & beef-calf strategy at Dairy Day 46:39

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In this episode, thousands of farmers face a cliff-edge when their countryside stewardship agreements expire – with nothing to replace them. Those with mid-tier schemes running out at the end of this year – just three months away – are left facing a stark choice: maintain beneficial environmental features at their own expense, or destroy them up an…

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Slaps, Heckles, and Hazelnuts: Inside the Bell Witch Saga 56:45

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The story of the Bell Witch stands as America's most vicious haunting—a tale so disturbing it's hard to believe it happened at all. Long before ghost hunting apps and night vision cameras, this malevolent spirit terrorized a frontier family with shocking physical power and psychological cruelty. When respected farmer John Bell spotted a strange cre…

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New Defra secretary Emma Reynolds – what can we expect? Confusion over funding for Young Farmers, bovine TB, and school launches BTEC in agriculture 40:41

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In this episode, we look at what farmers can expect from new Defra secretary Emma Reynolds - her policies and personality. To discuss that and more, we’re joined by Jonathan Reynolds, director of external affairs at the Country Land and Business Association. The National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs says it has been told it will no longer rec…

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Episode 085 - 1941 (July 2025) 2:37:10

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In episode 085, MetalFRO and Addicted continue the Pacific Theater Summer event with a prequel WWII shoot-em-up, Capcom's 1941!By MetalFRO

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Fireside Chat 2 | 2025 Q&A 1:41:52

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The cast of PWC returns for another fireside chat, answering even more questions from listeners about previous and current characters, campaigns, and more. Relaxing music for reflection and creativity by Sergey Safikanov Bell-Fi Broadcasts by Timothy Kulig Lofi music 5 by :A1lhs: Soul of Fire by Donovan A Promise to the Stars by Donovan…

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Farmers help firefighters battle huge moorland blaze, hay and straw shortage, pig and poultry pollution, & warning over safe tractor driving 40:15

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In this episode, farmers are helping firefighters battle a huge moorland blaze in Yorkshire. Farmers are using slurry tankers to deliver water to fire crews fighting flames which have engulfed thousands of acres of the Yorkshire Moors. Hot weather and lack of rain has seen hay and straw is imported into the UK from France to help drought-hit livest…

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Oilseed rape - surprise crop of the year? Sugar beet price, food price inflation, more on electronic tagging, and tributes to David Richardson 42:16

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Harvest has been hugely variable this summer – with many growers in prime arable areas reporting terrible cereal yields. But has one crop bucked the trend? After years of decline and disappointment, oilseed rape is having a bit of a moment. Could it, perhaps, be crop of the year? Is £30/t an acceptable price for sugar beet? We find out. We’ve more …

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E72: Wear It Well: Tech and Style Beyond the Workout 27:59

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Your workout gear matters more than you think—especially after 50. In this episode, Coach E explores how wearable tech and the right clothing can transform not just how you train, but how you recover and stay safe. From smartwatches and recovery rings to moisture-wicking clothing and even biometric shirts, you’ll learn: Which devices actually help …

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We Are Back!! 54:34

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After taking a much needed hiatus and having to record this episode multiple times due to technical issues. The paranormal peeps have returned. Thank you for listening to the Paranormal Peeps Podcast. Check us out on Facebook Paranormal Peeps Podcast or Coldspot Paranormal Research and on Instagram coldspot_paranormal_research Support the show…

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AHDB harvest error, alternative inheritance tax plan, Vivergo bioethanol plant, drought, & electronic ID for cattle 44:08

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A data error means the latest harvest progress report over-estimates yields – and triggers an investigation by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. Why wasn't the report right in the first place? Industry leaders give a mixed reaction to the latest inheritance tax proposals. And one of Britain's biggest livestock auctioneers voices c…

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Plothole Paradox One-Shot 58:41

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Oh no! Gabriella, Izzy, and Stryg have fallen into a plothole! The only way to return home is to traverse this strange alternate reality. --- News, artwork, and more at ⁠⁠PowerWordCrit.com⁠⁠ Rate us on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Contact us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, X/Twitter, or at [email protected] --- Theme music arranged by Corrin Sparks. B…

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Kemi Badenoch hits out on inheritance tax, dairy farmer crowdfunds renewable energy project, harvest update & deep dive into autumn weed control 43:42

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In this episode, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch visits an Essex farm – meeting farmers to talk about inheritance tax. We’ve an exclusive interview. We meet the Yorkshire dairy farmer who is starting a renewable energy company – and powering up the local community. And we take an in-depth look at autumn weed control. This episode of the Farmers Weekly Po…

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Episode 084 - 1943: The Battle of Midway 2:04:34

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In episode 084, MetalFRO and Addicted kick off Pacific Theater Summer with the Capcom classic WWII shoot-em-up 1943!By MetalFRO

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E71: Steady State Cardio for Fat Loss, Heart Health, and Longevity After 50: Why It Still Works Today 27:42

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In Episode 71 of Beyond the Workout, Coach Eric talks about the often-overlooked power of steady state cardio—from the StairMaster to the treadmill—and why it still works, especially for those of us over 50. Learn how to use cardio equipment safely, monitor your heart rate, and debunk common myths around fat burn and muscle loss. Plus, Coach E shar…

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Donald Trump on farm inheritance tax, 4WD electric pickup 'gamechanger', Clarkson's Farm goes down with bovine TB, & farmer leaves £500k to charity 44:42

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In this episode, Donald Trump leaves UK prime minister Keir Starmer in stony silence as he explains why American farmers don’t pay inheritance tax. But would British farmers really be better off if President Trump was in charge of UK agriculture? Is it time to get an electric farm pickup – we look at the latest fully electric truck as it goes on sa…

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'Godfather' of regenerative agriculture Gabe Brown on future of farming, support for nature-friendly food production, & plan to monetise farm data 46:08

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In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the future of regenerative agriculture and examine whether it is right for your farm. We have a special interview with American farmer Gabe Brown, described as the 'god father' of regenerative agriculture, as he visits the UK. We discuss the role of government support when it comes to agro-ecology and na…

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A Daggerheart™ One-Shot 57:29

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Three adventurers are on a mission to deliver a package through dangerous woods in this Daggerheart™ one-shot. --- News, artwork, and more at ⁠⁠PowerWordCrit.com⁠⁠ Rate us on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ Contact us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, X/Twitter, or at [email protected] --- Theme music “Angevin B” by Kevin MacLeod. Background music from inc…

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2nd Q&A Announcement 0:29

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We’re gearing up for another Q&A episode! Have questions or passing curiosities about our campaigns thus far? Send them to [email protected] by August 15th to be featured on our next Fireside Chat.