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1666 and All That

Miranda Malins & Paul Lay

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From the Gunpowder Plot to the killing of a king, from Cromwell and the Civil Wars to the Restoration and the Glorious Revolution. Hosts Miranda Malins and Paul Lay combine historical rigour, entertaining storytelling and revealing guest interviews to draw this vibrant period out of the shadows.
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Beauties and Beasties

Beauties and Beasties

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"THE" Independent Pest Podcast for the U.K. A weekly Podcast for the Pest Management Industry. Based in the U.K. Alex Wade , Sean Mooney & Hugh Radford welcome guests from around the world to discuss things Past, Present & Future in the world of Pest Control & Management.
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Sometimes just Taylor, Sometimes with friends, always chasing wonder AOUT THE HOST Taylor Hughes fell in love with the art of illusion as a child when his parents bought him a magic kit for his birthday. More than 30 years and thousands of shows later, Taylor has become known for his signature style of Magic Storytelling. He is a Bestselling Author of two books, and his comedy magic specials “Chasing Wonder” and “Enjoy the Ride” are streaming now. Taylor is married to his high school sweethe ...
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Philosophy for our Times is a free philosophy podcast bringing you the latest talks and debates from the world’s leading thinkers. We host weekly episodes on today’s biggest ideas in news, society, culture, politics, science and arts. Subscribe today to never miss an episode.
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“The Integrated Home” examines the home integration business. Every episode speaks to business owners, technicians and industry insiders who understand the challenges and the opportunities facing those working in the professional smart home space. Guests draw on their own, very real experiences to share their thoughts and ideas on what's happening now, the business trends that matter and what's important to build and maintain a successful integration business. For an informative and entertai ...
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A new podcast from UK based independent publisher Comma Press, specialising in the short story and literature in translation. Series Two: Futures, brings listeners 6 discussions around future-set fiction, including sci-fi, speculative fiction and future-looking literary fiction. This series takes in a number of recent and bestselling Comma titles, with episodes featuring authors, translators, editors and academics in conversation about the influence of genre, and how science-fiction and writ ...
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Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Monica Calinescu is this week's guest. Monica is an award-winning change manager with expertise in leading organisational change programs, driving culture change, and shaping people strategies, including equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) initiatives. Her passion lies in empowering leaders to lead change …
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What should time mean to us? Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes is a philosopher of mind who specialises in the thought of Alfred North Whitehead, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Benedict de Spinoza, and in fields pertaining to panpsychism and altered states of mind. In this talk, he combines insights from psychedelic experiences with an intriguing view put forward by…
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This episode We’re joined by Ann-Charlotte, an industry expert from Denmark with over 25 years’ experience in rodent control. Ann-Charlotte began her career studying rodenticide resistance and went on to work at the Danish Pest Infestation Laboratory. Now an independent consultant, she’s written numerous articles on rodent behaviour and continues t…
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Hugely influential in the latter decades of the 20th century, postmodernism transformed many academic disciplines and culture at large. Associated with an attack on objective truth and the uniqueness of meaning, it called into question the whole edifice of knowledge which Western culture had previously glorified. But it left many lost, and in the w…
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After Robin left the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm he joined Rentokil as a foot Technician way back in 1992 then moved to National Britannia in a Service Management role overseeing a team in Central London. Moving on he Co-Founded Albany Environmental Services in 1999 .With over 30 Years in pest management he joins us to talk about that Journey.…
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Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Emily Smith is this week's guest. Emily is the Head of Operations & Service Delivery @ Adapt Digital where she helps businesses streamline operations, optimise workflows and manage deliverables - with experience across agencies, startups, and enterprise teams. Emily's ethos is “clarity is kindness” When she's n…
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In this episode, Jeff is joined by CEDIA’s Technical Consultant, David Meyer, to explore the latest CEDIA white paper on human-centric lighting. Recorded at the CEDIA Expo in Denver, the conversation dives into the science behind light and its effects on the human body, including circadian rhythms and well-being. Discover why the integration indust…
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The Enlightenment has faced a lot of criticism in recent years - its defenders and detractors often come head to head, scrambling to articulate its ultimate value or lack thereof to contemporary society. This podcast contributes to this wider debate and question facing all those interested in philosophy and politics: Are Enlightenment ideas salvage…
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Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Paul Davies is this week's guest. As a leader focused on strategic growth, Paul has worked in agency environments for over 20 years in the UK and abroad, holding management roles in operations, finance, IT, and marketing. He has extensive industry experience in helping businesses to scale and become more profi…
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Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Stuart Young is this week's guest. With a marker in one hand and a mission in mind, Stuart helps individuals and teams connect, communicate and collaborate through a unique blend of coaching, emotional intelligence, visual storytelling, and product-focused Agile training. I help individuals and teams connect, c…
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We all want to live the good life. But how many of us can claim to be truly content? Join philosopher and evolutionary biologist Massimo Pigliucci as he argues that pleasure, character, and a healthy dose of doubt, form the basis of the good life, and that purpose in life is crucial to realising our potential. Massimo Pigliucci is a renowned philos…
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On this episode we welcome Sarah Spratt, a true specialist in one of the toughest challenges in pest control bed bugs. Sarah has recently founded her business solely to tackling these relentless pests. She has an ever growing following on social media asking for advice. With six years as lead technician at the UK’s first chemical free treatment com…
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Truth, delusion and psychedelic reality Do psychedelics reveal hidden layers of reality, or are we simply tripping? Psychedelics are back in the cultural zeitgeist, this time as a treatment for mental health issues. However, critics argue that psychedelics only work by replacing mental illness with a distorted view of reality - but, is this an accu…
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The unconscious has become a well-known feature of our human lived experience since Freud. We often refer to unwanted impulses, suppressed thoughts, unconscious desires, and the like. But what IS the unconscious? Is it just an easy excuse for our behaviour? Or is it a necessary piece of what it means to be human? Join our diverse and rich panel as …
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On This episode of Beauties & Beasties Podcast we welcome Dr Richard Binks. We dive into the fascinating world of parasitic wasps and how they are being used to tackle clothes moths. This is an ecological and completely chemical free way of stopping these destructive little pests in their tracks. From protecting priceless treasures in museums and s…
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Will we ever reach a conclusive, agreed-upon theory of consciousness? Over the millennia of recorded history, countless stories, theories, and arguments have emerged to explain the origins of consciousness. And yet, here we are in 2025 - post-Plato, post-Descartes, post-scientific revolution - and still we don't understand the phenomenon of conscio…
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On this episode of Beauties & Beasties Podcast…We’re joined by Charlie Martin from Site Environmental. Charlie is a relatively new start up & he talks us through the ups, the downs, and what it really takes to get a start up off the ground , plus where he hopes to take the business next. If you’ve ever wondered what life’s like setting up shop in t…
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In this episode, we’re talking about a new name in home entertainment solutions – ImmersiFi. How does this new company reflect what’s going on in the industry today and what makes its business proposition stand out in a competitive market? I’m joined by Katie Sparrevohn, founder of ImmersiFi, to tell us more. Thanks to our series partner, Integrate…
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The psychedelic revolution Will LSD, Psilocybin, MDMA, and Ketamine treatments live up to the hype? For decades, psychedelics were derided as dangerous recreational drugs; now many claim they have the potential to revolutionise the treatment of mental health. With hundreds of clinical trials now taking place, the psychedelic therapeutic market is p…
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Indian philosophy and the search for unity In our everyday lives we act as though we are all separate individuals, but is this really the case? Jessica Frazer argues that reality is ultimately unified, and that this shift in perspective can change the way we live our lives. It can help you lose your isolated ego and escape feelings of alienation fr…
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This Episode on The Beauties & Beasties Podcast we time travel through five decades of pest management with Iain Turner. From Fenitrothion to Ficam and far beyond. Iain began his career battling malaria in Papua New Guinea, even catching the disease himself, over the years he has many tales to tell from helping the SAS to witnessing a colleague’s n…
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From philosophy to science, metaphysics to psychology, the idea of 'nothing' is central to the universe, existence and experience as a whole. But the nature of 'nothing' is even more bewildering than we might first imagine. Parmenides argued that non-being is impossible because thinking about nothing is still something. Join philosopher Peter van I…
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Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Mary Fidler is this week's guest. Mary is passionate about leading and supporting IT recruitment. She's had the privilege of working with some of the UK’s most successful businesses. Specialising in senior and complex tech hires, she thrives on connecting top talent with the right opportunities. ▶︎Mary's Linke…
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The question of free will - and whether we have it or not - is age-old across philosophy, religion, and human thought in general. Having free will allows us to have meaning, responsibility, reward and punishment. Yet discoveries in neuroscience have put our ability to choose, outside of a set of neuronal reactions, in question. Do we have free will…
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Why are some wasp nest treatments priced like a pint of beer… while others cost as much as a family meal out? This episode , we dive deep into the controversial world of pest control pricing. Are cheap wasp nest treatments really a bargain or are they just bad business? We explore why companies that don’t charge enough to cover their costs, fund fu…
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Žižek: "Trump did what The Left couldn't" As we look around at the state of the modern world, it's very easy to get disheartened - and that's putting it lightly! From pointless wars and endless suffering to the decline of social bonds and trustworthy institutions, there really is a lot to get you down. Fortunately, maverick philosopher Slavoj Žižek…
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On this episode we’re joined by none other than Colin P. Smith author, inventor, and former International Technical Director at Rentokil. From rodenticide breakthroughs to remote aircraft fumigation, Colin’s behind some of the most innovative pest control tech out there ,think the FICS fly killers, The Bromard Range , the legendary RADAR mouse dete…
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High-end residential lighting design presents a major opportunity for integrators, especially given the lack of dedicated lighting experts on most projects. Unlike other smart home technologies, great lighting has an immediate, visible impact that homeowners easily value, making it a compelling offering. However, success in this space demands a dee…
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Video games are changing how we think. Many are so realistic that some argue they are becoming reality. In this talk by philosopher James Tartaglia, he uncovers the relationship between games and reality. James Tartaglia is Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy at Keele University. His latest book is Inner Space Philosophy: Why the Next Stage of Hum…
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There’s been plenty of talk about the future of the pest control industry but how do we actually inspire the next generation to take it up as a career? This episode , we’re diving into the NPTA & Syngenta’s groundbreaking 5-25 initiative, designed to sponsor and support five under-25s in gaining their pest control qualifications. Joining us is one …
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How literature helps us to understand morality, totalitarian politics, and the life of Jesus Christ. Join the team at the IAI for four articles about great, classic literature, covering world-renowned authors such as George Orwell, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Clarice Lispector, to name but a few. These articles were written by Michael Marder, Emrah Atasoy, …
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