Why is there something rather than nothing? This podcast is a philosophical and psychological exploration into the act of creation (poets, musicians, writers, painters, thinkers, all of us) by: Ken Volante
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Reimagine Communication – a podcast for those who sense that something deeper is possible. This is a living exploration for those who are no longer satisfied with autopilot, fixed roles, or dominant norms. For those who feel that communication can be more than just exchanging words – that it can be a path toward inner freedom and outer transformation. We approach Nonviolent Communication not as a technique to master, but as a way of being – present, vulnerable, and powerful all at once. In a ...
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Conversations with educators about research in and relating to further education in the UK. Academics, practitioner researchers, postgraduate students, teachers, lecturers, support colleagues, research and campaign organisations - we welcome everyone behind the mic. We are particularly keen to raise the profile of those working in the sector who are engaged with edu research and our allies in academia, all with something to say about the powerful role played by FE in shaping peoples’ lives a ...
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I'm just a girl who decided to jump and go for it. I rather try and fall than to do nothing at all. I have something to say even if my voice shakes. I want to inspire other’s to do their work.
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Dr. Higgs will give you tips on how to get out of annoying smalltalk situations using a topic most people think they know a lot about, but really don't - the human body. You'll be surprised by how many small interesting facts about the body are out there that no one bothered to teach about in school, and because few people know, or rather few people paid attention in class, you can look like a cool kid when you drop some interesting facts about the human body as you slowly back away from tha ...
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Net Positive follows the inner thoughts and trajectory of work-in-progress, 20-something Blake Emal. On this show, you'll get a mix of documentation and interviews. Look, I have big dreams just like the next gal or guy. The only difference? I'm not going to pretend that I'm a millionaire with all the answers (because I'm not and I don't). I want to document the EXPERIENCE of growing in my career and skillset, rather than acting like something I'm not. This podcast goes out to all the solopre ...
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Our discussion is not partisan or an academic or scientific thesis, medical diagnosis, prognosis, philosophy, prescription, discipline, or treatment. Based on experience we do not propose or oppose any person, place, or thing: real or imagined - nor is our discourse promoting rituals or any religious service. Listening is a demonstration of interest and not a replacement for taking direction from responsible parties you rely on or are under the care of including professionals. Consideration ...
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Do you want to learn a little more about topical science findings? Do many of the science stories you hear leave you with unanswered questions? Syma and Tim will discuss in non-technical language and in a fun and engaging style, recently published science findings. Guests will be authors of these papers and will include some of the world’s most exciting scientists who are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge. Covering, among other things, artificial intelligence, the search for alien lif ...
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In my years as a real estate agent — I’ve seen one single unifying theme that seems to rear its ugly head in almost every single transaction — Fear. Fear of the market — “Is now the right time to buy?” Fear of making a mistake — “What if there’s something wrong with the house I want to buy?” And, yes, even fear of Realtors themselves, “What if I pick someone that won’t protect me?” It paralyzes people from taking any sort of action. Rather than POTENTIALLY making some sort of error, they pre ...
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Every Day Is Saturday Podcast For Motivation, Inspiration And Success
Self Improvement Coach Sam Crowley
One of the top motivational podcasts for 18 years and running. Motivational messages to keep you inspired throughout the week. Success comes in all shapes and sizes. Sam Crowley’s authentic message will provide the inspiration you need to conquer the challenges and claim your power.
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The podcast for everything you need to know about the San Diego Padres young and upcoming talent - from Petco Park to the Dominican Summer League.
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A weekly download from my brain about sex, drugs and everything else. You will receive my weird perspective on a variety of subjects and gain access to the best new musicians and authors I find. Try it, you will like it.
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Our search for 'it' will explore the most insightful thoughts from philosophy, literature, and elsewhere that provide a meaning or purpose to our lives. Each episode will uncover a new idea or way of life that brings us closer to transcendence. You don't need to have a degree in philosophy to listen to this podcast - just an open mind and a desire to learn more about the meaning behind human existence.
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Leanna Renee Hieber is an actress, playwright, ghost tour guide, audiobook narrator and the award-winning, bestselling author of over Gothic, Gaslamp Fantasy, Supernatural Suspense and Non-Fiction books for adults and teens with publishers such as Tor, Sourcebooks and Kensington Books. A Haunted History of Invisible Women: True Stories of America's…
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Playing Lego with chemistry to build structures that could save the environment.
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38:49Omar Yaghi is a chemist with an extraordinary vision. The pioneer of MOFs (metal organic frameworks) - materials built from the molecular equivalent of LEGO bricks. He tells Tim and Syma about his humble beginnings in a cramped room in Amman, Jordan- where the conditions were limited, but his vision certainly wasn’t. A chance encounter with a chemi…
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8. Developing honesty and finding our own inner voice
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43:12If you want to learn more about Liv and Kays work, upcoming trainings, or dive deeper into Nonviolent Communication, you’ll find her at www.friareliv.com. For you who want to go deeper in topics touched on in the episode here are some books by Liv Anger guilt and shame Reclaiming Power and Choice. this book introduces you to the compass of needs. U…
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Syma and Tim talk to Professor Joan Strassmann about the social life of birds. We cover a range of topics she writes about in her excellent new book, including flocking, social roosting, mating together, and raising chicks in a commune. Learn about redshanks seeking safety in numbers to neotropical cuckoos building communal nests and then pushing o…
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7. We break down what empathy is? and what it takes for us to empathise
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53:59If you want to learn more about Liv’s work, upcoming trainings, or dive deeper into Nonviolent Communication, you’ll find her at www.friareliv.com. For you who want to go deeper in topics touched on in the episode here are some books by Liv Anger guilt and shame Reclaiming Power and Choice. this book introduces you to the compass of needs. Unmaskin…
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S4 EP6 - We talk real time AI marking of GCSE English papers with Mark and Andy
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40:46Mark Hyde and Andy Duffy joined us to tell us all about MarkUs, their in-house developed AI marking tool for GCSE English resit students. They talk us through the development, trial and impact so far.By feresearchpodcast
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Contact Welcomed Here The contagion of mentally obsessive thinking is not carried by bacteria or viruses but toxic silence when thoughtful but not always welcome words could help, or vocal conversation that helps reinforce the sick thoughtlessness of this induced mental state. The imposition of this addiction is not a state of Mind but of a brain t…
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Why lying is good for us – a conversation with Liv Larsson In this episode, we meet Liv Larsson – mediator, author, and long-time teacher of Nonviolent Communication. With over two decades of experience exploring the emotional dynamics of conflict, Liv brings a nuanced and deeply human perspective to how we relate to ourselves and one another. This…
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Contact Welcomed Here Obsessive thinking does not hear what is said but what is thought to be said. Nor does it see what is visibly clear but only what is thought to be seen. To hear and see things that don’t exist is well defined as insanity. Definitions are explicit. Connotations are used to claim semantics reduce our culpability. Thinking about …
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Born on the East Coast, and home to the West, Blair Borax’s relationship with music began unexpectedly in 2016, when a friend gifted her a cheap guitar. Since then, Borax has become a prolific songwriter, recording artist, and performer, known for her distinctive voice, captivating melodies, and thoughtful songwriting that taps into the heart of be…
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Tim and Syma talk to Professor Dora Biro about animal behaviour and cognition. Want to know why your kitten behaves differently from you, or discover that chimps become less competent at using tools as they age? This is the podcast episode for you. You can read Dora’s recent paper on tool use in chimps here: https://elifesciences.org/articles/10541…
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5. How are emotions created? And how that influence our communication
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41:05The old map says: emotions are peaks and valleys, storms and still waters. You must ride them out, tame them, keep your course toward clear skies. The new map whispers: emotions are a language, woven from memories and possibilities. They do not point to the right or wrong path – they reveal who you are in meeting the world. Freedom is not in feelin…
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Jesi Bender is an artist from Upstate New York. Her work leans towards experimental historical fiction that interrogates the tension between language's utility & malleability. Jesi's gorgeous new book A Child of LIght is out now date-of-episode August 12, 2025!By Something (rather than nothing)
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In this weeks episode, Tim and Syma get the run down on wasps, courtesy of Seirian Sumner, entomologist and behavioural ecologist. Will Syma now forgive the wasps, following a recent encounter? Seirian's book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Endless-Forms-Secret-World-Wasps/dp/0008394512/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Our sponsor for this episode is Grace and Garbo!…
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Cracking the Communication Code with Liv Larsson The difference between "there is no right and wrong and – beyond right and wrong... What if communication wasn’t about winning an argument, but about deepening connection? In this episode, we sit down with Liv Larsson – mediator, author, and one of Europe's most experienced trainers in Nonviolent Com…
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Jen Michalski currently lives in Carlsbad, California. She graduated from St. Mary’s College of Maryland with a BA in English and received her MS in Professional Writing from Towson University. She was voted one of the best authors in Maryland by CBS News, one of "50 Women to Watch" by The Baltimore Sun, and "Best Writer" by Baltimore Magazine (Bes…
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Planet Hunters: Secrets of the Exoplanet Boom
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40:27Tim and Syma talk to Ray Pirrehumbert, author of Planetary Systems: A Very Short Introduction, about planets orbiting far away stars. They learn how these distant objects that we will never visit are detect, a little bit about a few of them, and how we might detect life on a far-away planet. If you are interested where aliens might live, this is th…
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Ophelia Darkly is a DJ, model, writer, performer, and Doll Tarot reader based out of Portland, Oregon. Magic, dreams, and storytelling are the threads that bind all of her creative ventures together. She believes that art, in all its forms, is one of the most sacred forces of the universe. Enjoy this wonderful conversation with Ophelia and the many…
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Contact Welcomed Here “Suffering reveals the soul, not to others, but to oneself.” Dostoevsky “And still, in all my suffering, I wondered if there was even a self to reveal.” Kafka “I held on because I believed pain meant it was real” Dostoyevsky “I let go because nothing real should hurt that long” Kafka We Know We Know. We Are Aware We Are Aware.…
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3. What does it take to navigate shame with Liv Larsson
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42:11Meeting shame with curiosity – a conversation with Liv Larsson In this episode, we meet Liv Larsson – mediator, author, and long-time teacher of Nonviolent Communication. With over two decades of experience exploring the emotional dynamics of conflict, Liv brings a nuanced and deeply human perspective to how we relate to ourselves and one another. …
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The Madness of the Silicon Valley Ultra-rich
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45:32Tim and Syma talk to Adam Becker about his stunning new book, "More Everything Forever". They explore how the philosophy of effective altruism aligns with flawed scientific ideas about how humanity can create super-intelligent AI before colonizing the galaxy. The philosophy is as flawed as the science. Your likes and subscriptions are really import…
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Special Offer Do you desire to have a clear message, confidence to deliver it and make money? Join our Founder’s Club inside the new Messagepreneurs Community. We’re building something big and want you to see you there! http://messagepreneur.comBy Self Improvement Coach Sam Crowley
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Fossils and Feathers: Rethinking What We Know About Dinosaurs
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36:48Tim and Syma talk to dinosaur expert, Roger Benson, from the American Museum of Natural History. They learn why there were no small dinosaurs, how the animals lived their lives, and why they are relevant today. Interested in #T.Rex #Diplodocus or #Velociraptor? This is the episode for you. Our sponsor for this episode is Grace and Garbo! Thank you.…
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I’m pretty sure I lost over $100k in the most craziest (dumbest) way possible.By Self Improvement Coach Sam Crowley
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2. Shame and how to understand it with Liv Larsson
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38:43In this episode, we meet Liv Larsson – mediator, author, and long-time teacher of Nonviolent Communication. For over two decades, Liv has been exploring the emotional undercurrents of conflict, supporting people in finding clarity, courage, and connection in the midst of difficulty. This time, we turn our attention to shame – a powerful and often h…
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Contact Welcomed Here MOD episodes have no shelf-life or expiration date. Our focus is principled so each episode reflects the immediate peace and stability of our Ever-Present Knowing Awareness that clarifies conflicted impressions manifest by the instability and hyper-reactivity of obsessive thoughts purely induced, “imagined reality”. While the …
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1. Mediation with Nonviolent Communication
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1:02:04In this episode, we meet Liv Larsson – mediator, author, and long-time teacher of Nonviolent Communication. For over two decades, Liv has worked at the intersection of conflict, empathy, and transformation, helping people navigate some of life’s most difficult conversations. Together, we explore how conflict can become a space for growth rather tha…
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Reimagine Communication – a podcast for those who sense that something deeper is possible. This is a living exploration for those who are no longer satisfied with autopilot, fixed roles, or dominant norms. For those who feel that communication can be more than just exchanging words – that it can be a path toward inner freedom and outer transformati…
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New antibiotics are needed to change the game.
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21:45Syma gives the second annual Ibn Sina lecture in Bradford City Hall. The event was hosted by the Muslim Institute and the Lord Mayor of Bradford. She discusses her work on using computer simulations to understand how harmful bacteria protect themselves. It is important we understand how they do this, so we can thwart them with new antibiotics. To v…
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Something Rather Than Nothing Podcast Episode 300!!! We talk ABOLITION. Calvin John Smiley, Ph.D. is an associate professor of sociology at Hunter College-CUNY. His research and scholarship broadly focus on issues related to justice, inequality, and race. Smiley is the co-editor of Prisoner Reentry in the 21st Century: Critical Perspectives of Comi…
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Jonathan Amos The Voice Behind BBC Science A Day in the Life
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35:42In This episode Tim & Syma talk to Jonathan Amos - recently retired science correspondent at the BBC. Jon talks us through his fascinating journey falling in love science through exposure to it via journalism and then going to study it more formally. From setting up the BBC website to breaking some of the big science stories - Jon tells his story h…
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Contact Welcomed Here If we can talk about waiting for a sign while ignoring the signs we’re given we can also begin to notice the clarity of our feelings accurately assessing our thoughts. Displaced thought causes the sensation of not belonging and having no place or purpose. To imagine thought as reality then thinking we have no other option is a…
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Katie Marie is a Cherokee/Choctaw educator, Indigenous Wisdomkeeper, and decolonial guide who works at the intersection of healing, community, and education. Enjoy this ranging conversation into matriarchy, wellness of being, Indigenous futures, our planet, Art & Philosophy! Something Rather than Nothing…
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Life’s Left Turn: The Strange Science Behind Molecular Asymmetry
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34:11Some biological molecules can be left handed or right handed - the sugars that are found in nucleic acids are right handed, whereas 19 of the 20 amino acids that make up proteins are left handed. And intriguingly samples of amino acids found on meteorites such as those brought back from the OSIRIX-REx missing from Bennu were present in mixtures con…
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Join my group here https://www.skool.com/messagepreneurs-4573/aboutBy Self Improvement Coach Sam Crowley
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Migration is in the news continuously and everyone has an opinion. What does the science of migration reveal? Tim and Syma talk to Ian Goldin, an expert on the pros and cons of migration and migrants. Ian's book: http://oldstreetpublishing.co.uk/100/the-shortest-history-of-migration Do you have any questions you would like to ask Tim and Syma? Drop…
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Annabel McConnachie (she/her) is an actress, writer, singer, dancer and content creator. She is originally from Sydney, Australia but is currently based in New York City. She is best known for her work in the critically acclaimed miniseries 'IKEA Heights - The Next Generation'. Her much anticipated new play 'Archive of My Own' made its stage debut …
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Gratitude isn’t just a feeling — it’s a decision. A discipline. A perspective shift that can change everything, even when nothing around you changes. In this episode, I share what I’ve learned about gratitude: how it’s carried me through the highs and the lows, and why it’s often in the quiet, ordinary moments that the deepest blessings are found. …
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Playing it safe might keep you comfortable — but it’ll never make you come alive. In this episode, I talk about what I’ve learned when it comes to taking risks: why most people stay stuck, how fear disguises itself as logic, and why the biggest risk is often not taking one at all. Whether it’s launching a business, walking away from something that …
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If you want to make more money, there are three simple areas for you to focus on. Master these three areas and you’ll be well on your way to the wealth you deserve. Join my group here https://www.skool.com/messagepreneurs-4573/aboutBy Self Improvement Coach Sam Crowley
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A Father’s Day message going out to all the dads (and moms) who feel like their not living up to the task of parenthood. Let today’s message fill your cup. Join my group here https://www.skool.com/messagepreneurs-4573/aboutBy Self Improvement Coach Sam Crowley
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In this episode, I get real about what I’ve learned in my walk with God. Here’s the truth: God will never leave you. No matter what you’ve done, no matter how far you think you’ve fallen — He’s still right there.I talk about the power of grace, the freedom that comes from truly understanding the blood of Jesus, and why it’s time to stop carrying ar…
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How did the diversity of life come about?
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44:41This week Tim and Syma talk to Max Telford, author of The Tree of Life: Solving Science's Greatest Puzzle published by John Murray. They explore LUCA, penis worms, and other oddball species. Max's book 'The Tree Of Life' can be found here: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/max-telford/the-tree-of-life/9781399806374/ Do you have any questions you wo…
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New Series: What I’ve Learned – Part One – People Are Listening
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11:36I thought I was just talking into a microphone. Turns out, people were actually listening. In this first episode of What I’ve Learned, I share the surprising moments that reminded me just how powerful your voice can be — even when you think no one’s paying attention. If you’ve ever felt like your message doesn’t matter or questioned whether anyone’…
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Science Explainer: Recent Mount Etna Eruption
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8:19In our latest science explainer release Syma chats to David Pyle, world renowned volcanologist, about the recent Mount Etna eruption.By Tim Coulson And Syma Khalid
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In this episode Syma and Tim conduct a Q and A session for the many fantastic questions that have been hitting our email inbox over the last three months or so. They also review some of their favourite episodes so far. Do you have any questions you would like to ask? Drop us a line at: [email protected] Or leave a comment on our Yo…
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Sophia Hembeck is a bilingual writer and artist based in Edinburgh. She has published three books (Things I Have Noticed, 2020 & Things I Have Loved, 2023 & Thiings That Are Different Now, 2025) which are compromised of her essays and short prose as well as artwork that she specifically created for the books. They are part of her poetic-memoir tril…
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Surely there is not much more to football than kicking a ball.? Wrong, There is a whole science behind it. Professor Robbie Wilson explains his work in this area and even puts Tim and Syma through their paces in the park! Our sponsor for this episode is Grace and Garbo! Thank you. https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/GraceandGarbo 'At Grace and Garbo we ar…
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Contact Welcomed Here “The most difficult subjects can be explained to the most slow-witted man if he has not formed any idea of them already, but the simplest thing cannot be made clear to the most intelligent man if he is firmly persuaded that he knows already.” Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy; "Leo" We Know We Know. We Are Aware We Are Aware. We …
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