Talking Features

A show with weekly features from the world of Money, Health, Tech, Life and Travel!

Talking Travel - Luxury Train Travel Has Arrived in the UK 01/30/2025

Talking Travel - Luxury Train Travel Has Arrived in the UK Today in Talking Travel, Ella highlights the fabulous experience that is the recently introduced Belmond luxury train journey which now chuggs it's way throught the British Countryside. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/35084985

Talking Life- Heathrow's third Runway? 01/29/2025

Talking Life- Heathrow's third Runway? In this episode of Talking Life, Ella discusses Heathrow's potential third runway and how this might effect the UK. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/35067195

Talking Tech - Tech Startups to Watch in 2025 01/28/2025

Talking Tech - Tech Startups to Watch in 2025 In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy discusses how innovative startups set to shape the tech landscape in 2025. From cybersecurity pioneers like Quantum Dice, which uses quantum randomness for unbreakable encryption, to Audiomob's seamless audio ads revolutionising mobile gaming, these companies are solving pressing challenges in creative ways. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/35050375

Talking Health - Cervical Cancer Awareness 01/27/2025

Talking Health - Cervical Cancer Awareness In this week's Talking Health, Jessica raises awareness of Cervical Cancer and suggests websites to find out more. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/35030010

Talking Money - The Basics of Investing 01/24/2025

Talking Money - The Basics of Investing In this episode of Talking Money, Etholle Davies breaks down the basics of investing; what it is, how it works, and why people do it. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34994580

Talking Travel - The Importance of Water in Travel 01/23/2025

Talking Travel - The Importance of Water in Travel With Talking Travel, Ella speaks to water travel expert Will Sarson from Riviera Travel about the importance of incorporating water into your travel plans. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34977160

Talking Life - The Healthy Choice for Weight Loss 01/22/2025

Talking Life - The Healthy Choice for Weight Loss In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Dr Clare Bailey Mosley who is continuing the work of her late husband, Dr Michael Mosley alongside The Fast 800, to promote a healthier nation. Alongside, Sue and Nigel, two members of The Fast 800 programme who began their weight loss journey in January 2020, here to share their experience. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34958965

Talking Tech - Going Beyond Digital Transformation 01/21/2025

Talking Tech - Going Beyond Digital Transformation In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy discusses how many businesses stall after digital transformation because they focus on maintaining systems instead of innovating customer experiences. To grow, companies must break down silos, tackle budget challenges, and use data effectively to deliver personalised, engaging experiences that stand out and build lasting loyalty. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34943140

Talking Health - Obesity Crisis 01/20/2025

Talking Health - Obesity Crisis In this week's Talking Health, Jessica is joined by NHS doctor and longevity medicine specialist Doctor Alice Thomas, to discuss obesity, which is one of the UK’s most pressing health challenges, with 64% of adults now overweight or obese. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34924895

Talking Money - Coffee Shop Culture 01/17/2025

Talking Money - Coffee Shop Culture In this week’s Talking Money Etholle Davies discusses the modern myth that our spending on frivolous coffee runs is the reason behind the struggle to get on the property ladder. What is the cost of a coffee, and why do we still insist on visiting coffee shops? /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34896120

Talking Travel - The Best restaurants for January 01/16/2025

Talking Travel - The Best restaurants for January With Talking Travel, Ella Starkey highlights some fabulous new restaurants to tease your new year diet. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34886630

Talking Life - Gifting Experiences 01/15/2025

Talking Life - Gifting Experiences In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by gifting expert and Founder of Craft Courses, Kate Dewmartin to discuss the rise in popularity in gifting experiences and learning a new skill with Craft Courses. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34867870

Talking Tech - How Technology and Innovation Can Build a Greener Future 01/14/2025

Talking Tech - How Technology and Innovation Can Build a Greener Future In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy discusses how the tech industry must address its environmental impact, with ICT emissions rising and e-waste doubling by 2030. CIOs see IT as vital to sustainability, emphasising smarter data use, collaboration, and waste reduction. Innovations like Vodaland’s EasyPave and sustainable construction materials are paving the way for a greener future. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34852255

Talking Health - Veganuary 01/13/2025

Talking Health - Veganuary In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses Veganuary, eating a plant-based diet in January, she mentions the health benefits and a couple of recipes to try. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34836170

Talking Money - Money Management for 2025 01/10/2025

Talking Money - Money Management for 2025 In this episode - Ella discusses a few tips and tricks for earning and saving that extra bit of cash which you can implement this year. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34835985

Talking Travel - New Fee for International Travellers 01/09/2025

Talking Travel - New Fee for International Travellers In this weeks Talking Travel, Ella unpacks the new fees required by international passengers upon visiting and transiting through the UK. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34789345

Talking Life – Behaviour in Schools 01/08/2025

Talking Life – Behaviour in Schools In this week’s Talking Life, Etholle talks to Beacon School Support founder Emma Shackleton, about how schools can tackle the rising number of behavioural issues they're seeing. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34775275

Talking Tech - Tech Predictions Which Came to Life in 2025 01/07/2025

Talking Tech - Tech Predictions Which Came to Life in 2025 In this week's Talking Tech feature, Poppy discusses how as the millennium approached, predictions of groundbreaking advancements, like AI, smart devices, and delivery innovations, have shaped today’s world, while others remain unrealised. Visionaries like Jeff Bezos and Archibald Montgomery Low anticipated technologies that inspire modern innovation, underscoring the lasting impact of bold imagination. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34757820

Talking Health - Winter Wellness 01/06/2025

Talking Health - Winter Wellness In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses ways to stay healthy this Winter season. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34739655

Talking Money - New Year's Resolutions: A Worthy Cost? 01/03/2025

Talking Money - New Year's Resolutions: A Worthy Cost? In the first Talking Money of 2025, Josh Holmes-Bright takes a look at how expensive some of the most popular New Year's Resolutions can be, and whether or not money-saving resolutions should be prioritised over travelling, buying a new car and decorating the home. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34710690

Talking Travel - Travel Trend Predictions for 2025 01/02/2025

Talking Travel - Travel Trend Predictions for 2025 In this Talking Feature Episode, Ella Starkey explores the predicted top destinations that people will visit in the coming year. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34545080

Talking Life - 2025's Upcoming Events 01/01/2025

Talking Life - 2025's Upcoming Events In this week’s Talking Life, Rory looks forward to 2025 – talking about what to expect from the year ahead and what major events are taking place around the world. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34466900

Talking Tech - A Life-Changing Breakthrough for Sleep Apnoea 12/31/2024

Talking Tech - A Life-Changing Breakthrough for Sleep Apnoea In this week's Talking Tech feature, Poppy discusses how surgeons in the UK are implanting a new electronic chip to help patients with sleep apnoea, a condition affecting 8 million people that causes repeated breathing interruptions during sleep. The chip is placed on a nerve controlling tongue muscles, helping keep airways open. One of the first NHS procedures happened at University College London Hospitals, performed on Natalie Boller, who has suffered from the condition for 10 years. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34529200

Talking Health - New Year Health Resolutions 12/30/2024

Talking Health - New Year Health Resolutions In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses some achievable health New Year Resolutions to try. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34504185

Talking Travel - NYE Traditions Around The World 12/26/2024

Talking Travel - NYE Traditions Around The World In this weeks episode, Ella Starkey explores the traditions participated in around the world to bring prosperity and luck for the coming year. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34530970

Talking Life – Christmas TV 12/25/2024

Talking Life – Christmas TV In this week’s Talking Life, Rory talks about how Christmas TV became something we look forward to every year and what used to be on TV at Christmas both before and after TVs became commonplace in our homes. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34466850

Talking Tech - Advancements in ChatGPT 12/24/2024

Talking Tech - Advancements in ChatGPT In this week's Talking Tech feature, Poppy discusses how OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed there will be no major new version of ChatGPT in 2025. Instead, the focus will shift to autonomous AI agents and refining existing tools like voice and search features. OpenAI also aims to achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI) with current hardware. While anticipated model improvements, such as better reasoning, multimodal capabilities, and larger context windows, won’t arrive in 2025, OpenAI’s focus on agents points to exciting developments ahead. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34529180

Talking Health - Food Labelling 12/23/2024

Talking Health - Food Labelling In this week's Talking Health, Poppy is joined by Katie Glover, food regulations and trading law expert at NSF, to discuss food labelling and nutritional information. New research from the public health organisation, NSF, suggests many of us would like food labels to be a little easier to understand. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34483735

Talking Money - How Much Does Christmas Cost? 12/20/2024

Talking Money - How Much Does Christmas Cost? In this week's Talking Money, Josh Holmes-Bright takes a look at how much Brits spend over the Christmas period, what they spend their money on, and how much these prices have increased in recent years. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34530705

Talking Travel - Top January Destinations 12/19/2024

Talking Travel - Top January Destinations In this weeks Talking Travel, Ella Starkey explores three of the top places to visit in January, as decided by the ultimate travel bible, Conde Nast Traveller. /episode/index/show/talkingfeatures/id/34487470

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