Ep 214 Dee Atkins-Greig & How Storms Are Named
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Release Date: 12/04/2024
Ep 232 Annabel Streets
Jo Durrant's Beautiful Universe
In episode 232 Jo's special guest is Annabel Streets (who also writes as Annabel Abbs), who is a writer, researcher and avid walker. She talks about her latest book 'The Walking Cure' and how different landscapes we walk in affect us. Plus she answers the Quick Six. Jo also continues her series on the A-Z of Plants with Faith Douglas, author of The Nature Remedy. They learn about the beech tree (Latin name Fagus Sylvatica) and Faith reveals why it is one of her favourite trees. Presented, produced & edited by Jo Durrant. Music licensed from Purple Planet. Jo's...
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Ep 231 Science Fiction Books & Films: Jules Verne
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Jo welcomes back Jeff Downes and Graham O'Dwyer from At The Flicks podcast in episode 231, to talk about science fiction cinema. They continue their series looking at the work of authors turned into films and in the penultimate part focus on Jules Verne. Films discussed include '20,000 Leagues Under The Sea', 'Journey To The Centre Of The Earth' and 'In Search Of The Castaways'. Presented, produced & edited by Jo Durrant. Music licensed from Purple Planet. Jo's website:
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Ep 230 Anna Mazzola & 'Notes On A Drowning'
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In episode 230 Jo welcomes back Anna Mazzola who writes historical crime fiction and modern legal thrillers. She discusses her latest book 'Notes On A Drowning' which she's written under the name Anna Sharpe, which is a legal and political page turner. Anna talks about her influences and her two female protagonists. Jo also visits the Museum of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in London, to find out about the plant cinchona, and how it is used in medicine. Presented, produced & edited by Jo Durrant. Music licensed from Purple Planet. Jo's...
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Ep 229 Shalina Patel
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Jo concludes her celebration of Women's History Month in episode 229. Her special guest is Shalina Patel, who is a history teacher and the author of the book 'The History Lessons'. She talks about her passion for her subject, including telling hidden histories. Plus she answers the Quick Six. Jo also visits the John Moore Museum in Tewkesbury, to find out about Lucile Bell, who was married to John Moore, and without her the museum may not exist. Presented, produced & edited by Jo Durrant. Music licensed from Purple Planet. Jo's website:
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Ep 228 Celebrating Spring with Dee Atkins-Greig & Faith Douglas
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Jo welcomes back Dee Atkins-Greig in episode 228. Dee is a maths & meteorology tutor and a certified coach. At the start of astronomical Spring, she talks to Jo about various weather topics, including snowflakes, clouds, and weather map symbols. Plus for Women's History Month Dee nominates one woman significant in meteorology. Jo also continues her series on the A-Z of Plants with Faith Douglas, author of The Nature Remedy. They focus on echinacea and why it has important medicinal properties. Presented, produced & edited by Jo Durrant. Music licensed...
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Ep 227 Claire Carroll
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In episode 227 Jo's special guest is Claire Carroll, a photographer who specialises in wildlife, children's portraits and ultra modern buildings. She talks about her passion for photography, including a recent exhibition and she answers the Quick Six. Jo also visits the Holst Victorian House to find out the story behind a recent acquisition for the museum - a piano that dates to the time composer Gustav Holst was growing up in the house. Presented, produced & edited by Jo Durrant. Music licensed from Purple Planet. Jo's website:
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Ep 226 Carol Ann Lloyd
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Jo begins a celebration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day in episode 226. Her special guest is Carol Ann Lloyd, a historian and author who is passionate about Shakespeare and the Tudors. She discusses her latest book 'Courting The Virgin Queen' about the suitors to Elizabeth I. Plus she answers the Quick Six. Jo also visits the John Moore Museum in Tewkesbury, to learn about the Pelican Badge and why this was an important symbol to Elizabeth I. Presented, produced & edited by Jo Durrant. Music licensed from Purple Planet. Jo's website:
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Ep 225 Dr Emma Yhnell Myth Busting Exercise
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In episode 225 Jo welcomes back Dr Emma Yhnell to myth bust stories and topics relating to neuroscience. Emma is a Reader at Cardiff University and a science communicator. Jo and Emma talk about a little blue dot, the 'lizard brain' and the impact exercise has on our brains. Plus, Faith Douglas, author of The Nature Remedy and curator at Thorp Perrow Arboretum returns to the podcast. Jo and Faith continue the new series on the A-Z of plants, with something many think of as a weed - the dandelion. Presented, produced & edited by Jo Durrant. Music licensed from...
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Ep 224 Science Fiction Books & Films: Edgar Rice Burroughs
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Jo welcomes back Jeff Downes and Graham O'Dwyer from At The Flicks podcast in episode 224, to talk about science fiction cinema. They continue their series looking at the work of authors turned into films and this time focus on Edgar Rice Burroughs. Films discussed include 'The Land That Time Forgot', At The Earth's Core' and 'The People That Time Forgot'. Presented, produced & edited by Jo Durrant. Music licensed from Purple Planet. Jo's website:
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Ep 223 Stefan Gates & 'Loveology'
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In episode 223 Jo welcomes back Stefan Gates, who is a gastronaut, writer, science communicator and presenter. He talks about his new book 'Loveology: The Explicit and Extraordinary Truth About Love, Sex & Relationships', although the conversation stays on the right side of decent! Topics discussed include the science behind flirting techniques, online dating profiles & why wearing red can make you more attractive. Jo also visits the John Moore Museum in Tewkesbury, to talk about birds that mate for life, in particular the magpie. Presented, produced & edited by...
info_outlineIn episode 214 of the podcast Jo welcomes back Dee Atkins-Greig, who is a maths & meteorology tutor. She talks to Jo about various weather topics, including frost, freezing fog and how storms get their names in the UK.
Jo also visits the John Moore Museum in Tewkesbury to discuss the book by John Moore 'Season Of The Year' and how the writer observed the weather.
Presented, produced & edited by Jo Durrant.
Music licensed from Purple Planet.
Jo's website: https://jodurrant.co.uk/