Best The Gardeners Notebook Podcasts (2025)

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83 - LIVE Street Level Superstar with Lawrence, Will Hodgkinson & Sian Pattenden 59:08

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Join us for a LIVE episode with Lawrence, Will Hodgkinson & Sian Pattenden to discuss STREET LEVEL SUPERSTAR - one of the best music books of all time. We retrace Lawrence’s career from Felt & Denim to Mozart Estate & through to the present day. It takes anything from 5 to 40 hours to prepare each episode of Music Maps - if you’d like to make a con…

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82 - Blur with Dave Rowntree (Colchester) 44:17

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Join us & take a trip to Essex as we focus in on the early years of Blur with drummer Dave Rowntree. His new photograph book is called No One You Know: Early Blur Photos. We begin in Colchester where a young Dave meets future Blur guitarist Graham Coxon on the local music scene. Graham later invites Dave to a mate's gig at local venue the Colcheste…

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57 | How About Some Jesus? How the Story of Saul to Paul Can Encourage the Modern Christian Wife | Spiritual Encouragement | Christian Podcast 39:32

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This week's episode was one I felt that I needed to make, even though it doesn't match our normal theme of talking about rhythms and routines in our lovely homes. Last week was a very emotional week for not only me, but for our world as well. So many dark things have happened in life, many dark things aren't even being brought to life, but I think …

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81 - The Bay City Rollers with Stuart 'Woody' Wood (Edinburgh) 47:33

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This week we travel north of the border to talk about the history of the Bay City Rollers, one of a handful of British bands to have a number 1 single in the UK & the US. Stuart ‘Woody’ Wood is our guest & he tells us about going the band after working as a roadie for them first. Once officially a member Woody joins the band, who are without a hit …

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56 | 5 Weird (But Effective) Ways to Wake Up Early | Morning Routine Tips and Tricks for Christian Wives 15:35

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HEY LOVELY! Struggle to get out of bed? Same, lovely. In this grace-filled pep talk, Evelyn shares five quirky, actually-helpful ways to wake up earlier—without hating your mornings. We’ll talk rotating alarm sounds, sunrise-style light, why “touch grass” really helps, and what to reach for first (hint: not your phone). Plus, a simple rhythm to gui…

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80 - Freddie Mercury's Notebooks with Lesley-Ann Jones (Garden Lodge, Kensington) 1:02:36

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This week we have a world exclusive - we are the first podcast to discuss Freddie Mercury's recently discovered diaries/notebooks with biographer Lesley-Ann Jones. You may have seen it reported in the press that Freddie Mercury left 17 volumes of notebooks to a daughter hardly anyone knew existed - we find a bit more out about these diaries which a…

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79 - The Replacements with Peter Jesperson (Minneapolis, Minnesota) 1:19:30

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In May 1980 an unknown Paul Westerberg walked into Oar Folk Records in Minneapolis & handed Peter Jesperson a demo tape. When Peter eventually got round to playing it he was bowled over by what he heard & asked to come & see them play live. All does not go to plan as the band are thrown out of the venue as Peter arrives at the venue. He later falls…

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55 | How to Plan a Party in a Way That is Lovely and Stress Free | Party Planning Tips, Tricks and Hacks, Stress Free Event Planning, Lovely Encouragement for Christian Homemaker Wives 26:56

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HEY LOVELY, Planning a party, event, or girls’ night doesn’t have to be overwhelming, expensive, or Pinterest-perfect. In this episode of the Lovely Home Podcast, I’m sharing my step-by-step method for hosting gatherings that are not only fun and memorable but also stress-free, budget-friendly, and—most importantly—lovely. We’ll chat about: 🌸 Build…

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78 - Lamb Of God with Randy Blythe 1:13:57

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Join us this week on Music Maps as we dive into the world of metal with Randy Blythe, the frontman of Lamb of God. Hear about his journey from a small-town punk rocker to global success. Randy tells us about the early years of Lamb Of God, when they all worked day jobs in addition to the band, through to signing for Epic Records in 2004. We also he…

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54 | 7 Tips to Help You Find What’s Lovely to You | Mindset Growth for Christian Homemaker Wives | Romanticize Your Life | Become Unrecognizable 22:43

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HEY LOVELY! Have you ever wondered how to identify what is truly lovely in your life? In this episode of the Lovely Home Podcast, Evelyn shares seven intentional ways to discover and embrace the things God designed you to love—from engaging your five senses, to noticing your linger moments, to creating your own lovely box of meaningful memories. To…

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77 - Maybe I'm Amazed with John Harris & Keith Cameron 1:06:09

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Maybe I'm Amazed - A Story of Love & Connection in 10 Songs is one of the music books of the year it tells the story of how writer John Harris connects with his autistic son James via the music of The Clash, The Velvet Underground, The Beatles, Kraftwerk, Ian Hunter, Magazine, The Band, Wire, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oasis, Amy Winehouse & more. We h…

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53 | How to Build a Grace-Filled Fitness Routine at Home | Christian fitness routine | Homemaker Exercise ideas | Fitness habits | Cycle Syncing For Christian Homemaker Wives 50:52

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HEY LOVELY! Welcome back to another episode of the Lovely Home Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s close to my heart—how to create a movement rhythm in your home that is graceful, lovely, and honoring to God. If you’ve ever struggled with fitness or movement, you’re not alone! I’m not a fitness expert, but I’m on this jour…

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76 - Manfred Mann, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton & the Sixties with Tom McGuinness 1:20:53

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We go back to the sixties this week as we welcome Tom McGuinness to tell us about his various number 1s as a member of Manfred Mann. A chance meeting with a young Eric Clapton at the Station Hotel in Richmond led to them forming The Roosters, it fizzles out but the are both briefly involved in another band, Casey Jones & the Engineers. Eric drifts …

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52 | Navigating Guilt: a Conversation With Amber Albee Swenson | Overwhelming Guilt and Loneliness | Seasons of Life | How to Grow | Guilt to Grace for the Christian Homemaker Wife 46:57

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Welcome to the Lovely Home Podcast! This episode features a heartfelt conversation with Amber Albee Swenson - a wife, mother, author, and child of God. Join our host Evelyn and Amber as they delve into deep topics that touch on faith, family, and identity in Christ. Click here to know more about Amber and her Published work! Amber shares her journe…

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75 - A Complete Unknown & Bob Dylan at Newport with Elijah Wald 1:19:52

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BONUS | Reset Your Home for August - Knock Out Some Often Forgotten Cleaning Todo's | House cleaning | Monthly cleaning checklist 20:47

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HEY LOVELY! Welcome to a bonus episode of The Lovely Home Podcast!! Today, we’re doing more than just cleaning — we’re revamping your entire home for August with peace, intention, and joy! From deep-cleaning your dishwasher and soaking your shower heads, to wiping down cabinets, trash cans, and light switches — you’ll walk away with a refreshed spa…

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51 | Weekly Planning That Works: A Guilt-Free Guide for Christian Wives | Planning Routine, Christian Planner, Christian Homemaker, Christian Time Management , How to Plan Your Week 31:40

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HEY LOVELY! Are you a Christian homemaker craving a weekly planning routine that feels like peace, not pressure? In this episode of the Lovely Home Podcast, Evelyn invites you into her grace-filled planning system—a rhythm she's used for over three years to manage her home with intention, faith, and a whole lot of joy. You'll learn: How to create a…

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74 - DETOURS - Stella Creasy on Walthamstow, Blur, Pulp, Suede, The Wedding Present & more 51:16

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Join us as we welcome our local Member of Parliament here in Walthamstow, Stella Creasy to Music Maps by way of Manchester & Colchester. Stella grew up in Manchester where she loved the Stone Roses & her Mum taught A Guy Called Gerald at school. As a teenager she was unexpectedly uprooted to the suburbs in Colchester where she discovered a local ba…

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50 | Three Questions to ask Yourself to Plan Your Week | Time Management Tips | Habits & Routines | Overwhelmed Wife 20:43

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HEY LOVELY! In today’s episode of the Lovely Home Podcast, Evelyn invites you to sit with her—literally outside in the warm Texas breeze—as she walks you through three powerful questions she asks herself every week during her planning ritual. These aren't just ordinary planning prompts. These are peace-producing, chaos-calming, heart-centering ques…

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73 - Live Aid 40th Anniversary with John Kennedy (Wembley Stadium) 1:08:29

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Join us & celebrate the 40th anniversary of Live Aid which took place on July 13th 1985. And to do that we are joined by John Kennedy, one of the original trustees of the Band Aid Trust. One morning in November 1984 John was surprised when his office door flung open & Bob Geldof walked in. Insisting that John gave him one hour of his time, it led t…

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49 | Unlocking Grace, Self-Care & Family in Modern Life with Dr. Jennifer Londgren | Encouragement for Christian Homemaking Wives 58:51

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HEY LOVELY! In this heartfelt and grace-filled episode of the Lovely Home Podcast, I’m joined by the wise, warm, and deeply insightful Dr. Jennifer (Jenna) Londgren—author, counselor, professor, wife, and mom of four. Together, we go deep on what it really means to take care of yourself as a Christian woman, even in the messiest seasons of motherho…

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72 - Oasis with John Robb LIVE plus 2025 Tour instant review (Manchester) 1:15:26

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Join us for a live episode of Music Maps Podcast with John Robb recorded live at the Walthamstow Trades Hall. We are also joined this week by James from The Oasis Podcast & Sam Shiner to discuss the return of Oasis last week in Cardiff & the 2025 tour. John takes us through the highlights from his new book Live Forever: The Rise, Fall and Resurrect…

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48 | Why You’re Not Failing as a Wife (Even If It Feels Like It) | Biblical encouragement for Christian Homemaker Wives | Say Hello to Grace and Goodbye to Guilt 27:15

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HEY LOVELY, Are you going to bed every night with a sinking feeling that you’re not doing enough? This episode of The Lovely Home Podcast is a grace-filled love letter to the Christian homemaker wife who’s doing her best—and still feels like she’s falling short. If you’re exhausted from the mental load, emotionally drained from the lies of guilt, o…

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71 - The Beatles with Stuart Maconie (Liverpool) 59:16

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Stuart Maconie is well known as the host of The Freak Zone on BBC Radio, he has written for NME, The Times, The Guardian & many more. His books have been widely published & include Long Road From Jarrow, The Nanny State Made Me, Cider With Roadies & Pies & Prejudice. His new book is published by HarperNorth - With a Little Help From Their Friends -…

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BONUS | Clean and Reset Your Home With Me and Enjoy The Podcast's Birthday! | Cleaning House Motivation and Encouragement For Christian Homemaker Wives 50:08

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HEY lOVELY! WANT TO START BUILDING LOVELY HOME RHYTHMS?? LET'S GET A CALL BOOKED! Gift yourself a Lovely Home Planner to receive a FREE coaching call as a thank you for your loyalty to the Podcast! Snag the planner HERE and use CODE "NEWYEAR25" to get 25% off! NOT ONLY will you receive access to our Lovely Home Online Course when you gift yourself …

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47 | The Art of Laundry: Tips, Tricks, and Transformations | Homemaking Laundry Hacks for Christian Homemaker Wives 27:44

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HELLO LOVELY! Laundry might not be your favorite chore—but what if it could feel just a little more lovely? In today’s episode, I’m walking you through my personal laundry rhythm, sharing 4 heartfelt tips and 7 practical tricks to help you approach this everyday task with a fresh mindset. Whether you're the "sort everything perfectly" type or you t…

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70 - Meet Me In The Bathroom with Lizzy Goodman - Part 2 (New York City) 59:41

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Part 2 of our deep dive into the New York music scene of the 2000's with Lizzy Goodman - we pick the story back up with the Anti-Folk scene with gives us the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol & Regina Spektor. We find out how the Yeah Yeah Yeahs came to be & the connections between Detroit & New York around this time. The Strokes were the first band to bre…

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46 | 5 Books I Would Highly Recommend for a Tired and Burnt Out Christian Homemaker Wife | Book Recommendations, Encouragement for Overwhelmed Homemakers, Healthy Mindset Help 17:41

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HEY LOVELY! If you've ever looked around your home and felt like the effort just isn't worth it anymore — you're not alone. In today’s heart-to-heart episode, I’m sharing 5 books that have gently pulled me out of seasons of burnout, guilt, and homemaking exhaustion. Whether your rhythms have fallen apart, your motivation is gone, or you simply feel…

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69 - Meet Me In The Bathroom with Lizzy Goodman - Part 1 (New York City) 55:08

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We welcome Lizzy Goodman as we travel to New York City to discuss her seminal oral history of the NY scene Meet Me In The Bathroom - the Rebirth and Rock in Roll in New York City 2011 - 2011. Lizzy met Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi a couple of years before the band broke but it’s actually Jonathan Fire*Eater who are the first band to break, signin…

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45 | 7 Ways Christians Can Romanticize Their Lives This Summer | Fall in Love With Life, Healthy Mindset for Christian Homemaker Wives, Summer Planning, Goal Setting and Living Lovely 27:07

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HEY LOVELY! Have you ever wanted to slow down and fall in love with your life again? ✨ In today’s episode of the Lovely Home Podcast, we’re talking all about how to romanticize your life through a biblical lens — not with trends or superficial self-love, but by embracing the beauty God placed all around you. From mood boards and summer bucket lists…

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68 - Run DMC, Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, Black Flag, Minor Threat, Bad Brains & more with photographer Glen E. Friedman 1:07:35

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Join us & legendary photographer Glen E. Friedman to talk through his beginnings photographing skateboarding before transitioning into the world of punk rock & hardcore photographing Black Flag, Minor Threat & Bad Brains. Glen also talks us through the creation of his influential fanzine 'My Rules' & his eventual transition more into hip hop photog…

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44 | 10 Lessons Learned This Last Spring That Transformed My Home and Heart | Product Recommendations and Home Encouragement for Christian Homemaker Wives 40:52

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Welcome to the Lovely Home Podcast, where host Evelyn shares her journey of 10 life-enhancing lessons learned over the past spring. As summer arrives unexpectedly, Evelyn reflects on seasonal transitions and the profound impact they have on our bodies and minds. This episode highlights practical tips, such as a game-changing laundry organization ha…

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67 - Isle of Wight Festival & more with John Giddings 59:11

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Join us & legendary promoter and agent John Giddings to discuss the Isle of Wight Festival, its history, and the challenges of managing such a significant event and the evolving dynamics between the festival and the local community. We hear about some of John's most memorable experiences at the festival over the years from biblical rain in 2012 to …

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66 - Greenwich Village & Bob Dylan with Rolling Stone's David Browne 1:28:26

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This week we welcome David Browne, a senior writer at Rolling Stone, to talk about his book Talkin' Greenwich Village & to explore the musical history of Greenwich Village from its heyday in the 50s & early 1960s through to it's decline in the 80s. Many of the areas venues were originally jazz venues hosting the likes of Billie Holiday, John Coltra…

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43 | Lovely Home Rhythms: The Secret to Having a Guilt Free Home | Encouragement for Christian Homemaker Wives | Habits, Routines, and Rhythms for the Home 26:01

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Hey lovely friend, welcome back to the Lovely Home Podcast! I’m your host, Evelyn—and today’s episode is going to breath of fresh life into the way you look at your home, your to-do list, and even that dishwasher that’s waiting to be unloaded. We’re talking all about Lovely Home Rhythms—not rigid routines that burn you out, but grace-filled pattern…

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65 - The Beatles - John & Paul - A Love Story In Songs with Ian Leslie (Liverpool) 1:15:11

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In this episode of Music Maps we finally talk about The Beatles as we welcome writer Ian Leslie to discuss his new book on Faber: 'John & Paul: A Love Story In Songs'. We focus on their early years from meeting at Woolton Village Fete in July 1957, with Paul McCartney joining the Quarrymen shortly after. The dynamic in the Quarrymen changed after P…

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42 | Stuck in a Bad Habit Loop? How to Break Bad Habits with Jesus, Grace, and Neuroscience | Healthy Habits, Routines, and Rhythms for Christian Homemaker Wives 37:11

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We all talk about building good habits—but what about the bad ones? The ones we hate, feel ashamed of, or feel stuck in? In this episode of the Lovely Home Podcast, Evelyn walks you through a grace-filled, biblically rooted, and brain-science-backed approach to breaking bad habits as a Christian woman. From spiritual surrender to neurological rewir…

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64 - Mudhoney & Superfuzz Bigmuff with Steve Turner 43:21

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In this episode we welcome back Mudhoney guitarist Steve Turner & pick things up with the formation of Mudhoney - first Mark Arm joins Steve’s band The Thrown Ups & they meet drummer Dan Peters soon after. Matt Lukin joins soon after to complete the lineup & Mudhoney come into being on New Years Day of 1988. Their first gig follows in April 1988 & …

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41 | How to Transform Pinterest into Your Personal Homemaking Assistant | Pinterest Tips and Tricks for Christian Homemaker Wives 21:00

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Ever open Pinterest for a dinner idea and end up knee-deep in a DIY clay earring tutorial… with zero clue what to actually cook? In today’s episode of The Lovely Home Podcast, I’m taking you on a personal and practical journey of how I stopped using Pinterest to chase someone else’s version of homemaking—and started using it to gently support the r…

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63 - New York City with Photographer, Musician & Writer Ali Smith 59:32

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This week we welcome Ali Smith, a New York photographer, musician, and writer of the memoir 'The Ballad of Speedball Baby.' The conversation explores Ali's formative musical influences growing up in New York, her experiences in the punk scene, particularly at the iconic CBGBs, and the evolution of her band Speedball Baby. We discuss the challenges …

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40 | How to Finally Get Your Donations Out the Door | Decluttering Tips and Tricks for Christian Homemaker Wives 32:31

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Join us for an enlightening episode of the Lovely Home Podcast with your host, Evelyn. Today, we're tackling a common home challenge: how to actually declutter and get those donation items out of your home and into the hands of those who need them. Discover practical tips on scheduling donation drop-offs, overcoming emotional hurdles, and finding p…

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62 - The Fall with Funky Si 50:49

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In this episode of Music Maps, we welcome back Simon Wolstencroft, the former drummer of The Fall. His book You Can Drum But You Can't Hide is out now on Route Publishing. Funky Si joined The Fall in 1986 after his previous band The Weeds had opened for them. Following a meeting at Mark E. Smith's house in Prestwich it became official. 'Hey Luciani…

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39 | Five Lovely Tips for Creating More Time With Jesus (Even in Your Busiest Seasons) | Healthy Habits for Christian Homemaker Wives 33:26

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Welcome to episode 39 of the Lovely Home Podcast! In this enlightening episode, host Evelyn explores five practical and heartfelt tips to help you create more time for daily devotion and a closer relationship with Jesus. This episode encourages listeners to embrace grace, detach from guilt, and recognize the value of spending time with the Savior, …

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61 - The Rolling Stones with Gered Mankowitz 1:12:03

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This week we are joined by legendary photographer Gered Mankowitz to discuss his time with the Rolling Stones, focusing on 1965 to 1967. Gered shares how he entered the world of music photography via a meeting with Peter Sellers, later opening his own studio in Central London, aged 17. A photograph of Marianne Faithfull led to a meeting with Andrew…

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60 - The Spice Girls with Michael Cragg (Maidenhead) 49:00

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In this episode of Music Maps we are joined by Penderyn Prize winning writer Michael Cragg to dig into the history and impact of the Spice Girls. We explore their formation in 1994 via an audition process & their early days sharing a house in Maidenhead. Originally they are known as Touch & original member Michelle Stephenson leaves after 3 months …

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38 | The Corners We Don’t Show: Homemaking with Grace, Not Guilt | Encouragement for Christian Homemaker Wives 45:38

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Welcome to the Lovely Home Podcast, where we create a safe space to unveil and discuss insecurities within our homes. In this episode, join Evelyn as she bravely shares her personal challenges and turns them into valuable lessons for all homemakers. Discover how shifting perspectives can transform insecurities into cherished treasures. Explore the …

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59 - Christine McVie & Fleetwood Mac with Lesley-Ann Jones (Smethwick) 50:26

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In this episode of Music Maps, hosts Mark Hart and Simon Cardwell welcome back Lesley-Ann Jones to discuss her latest book on Christine McVie from Fleetwood Mac. The conversation explores McVie's early life, her musical influences, and her journey through the music industry, including her early career with Chicken Shack and her later success with F…

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37 | When You’re Tired of Doing It All: What Mary & Martha Teach Us About Finding Grace at Home | Encouragement for Christian Homemaker Wives 25:31

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in to-do lists, behind on everything, and wondering if you’re failing at the very thing God called you to—this episode is for you. We’re taking a deep dive into the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10 and uncovering what it really means to create a grace-filled home. Spoiler: it’s not about doing more, being…

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58 - David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Bob Marley, Prince, The Spice Girls & more with legendary music PR Alan Edwards (Soho) 1:11:06

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This week we are joined by legendary music PR Alan Edwards - we discuss Alan's journey from the early days of punk in London, seeing the Sex Pistols at the Nashville, The Stranglers & their infamous Battersea Park gig, promoting Blondie in Britain, visiting Prince at Paisley Park, playing football with Bob Marley & an early PR gig with The Who, Ala…

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36 | Overwhelmed at Home? One Simple Habit to Breathe In Peace and Exhale Guilt | Tips for Christian Homemaker Wives 23:48

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Do you ever feel like your home is spinning out of control—and somehow, it’s your fault? Like no matter how hard you try, the to-do list keeps winning and the peace you long for feels just out of reach? In this grace-filled episode, we’re exploring the power of one simple yet transformational habit: deep, intentional breathing. It’s more than just …