Former Fox Sports producer and collegiate baseball player Cam Bennett (@BSBLBRO on instagram) and his brother/MLB super fan Chase discuss the latest developments in the world of baseball entertainment and the MLB, offering their unique perspective on how the game’s changing and the headlines the come down the pipe. Expect MLB predictions, fantasy advice, and player breakdowns every Monday.
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She Achieved podcast with Albine Bennett is about conversations with extraordinary women in northeast Mississippi and beyond who had the courage to follow their inner calling. Despite the challenges they encountered, whether in business or community, they consistently and relentlessly pursued greatness. She Achieved is about inspiring you to chase your dreams and aspirations just like the ladies who are interviewed. These amazing women are sharing their stories so you can be empowered to ach ...
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The young entrepreneur podcast that documents and deconstructs the experiences of driven individuals Making it Big: revealing what methods, mentalities and motivations they stand by. Presented by two students on their very own mission to make something of their lives and navigate the world as young adults in the 21st century. Learn more and stay up-to-date on our Instagram @makingitbigpodcast (www.instagram.com/makingitbigpodcast)
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Forget Downton Abbey or The Crown, we use classic novels to guide you through the Britain of today and yesterday. Every podcast, Lloyd & Tim – two funny book-loving blokes – take you on a walk or a road trip, using a well-known novel as the only guide. Great literature, amazing landscapes and general laughter guaranteed with every episode. Your presenters are: Tim Wright (r): digital writer/consultant for web, mobile, radio, TV, theatre. Half of xpt.com. Former Head of Immersive at NFTS. Web ...
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#29: Katina O'Neal - Motivate with KO
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Katina O’Neal is happily married to her wonderful husband, Mario O’Neal, for 26 years. They are blessed with three children and two beautiful grandchildren. With over 25 years of experience in Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management, she was honored as Employee of the Year at the largest rural hospital in the Southern Region. Katina has trained employe…
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#28: Suzy Bowman - Junior Achievement
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As a life-long Mississippian, Suzy Bowman has stepped into leadership roles in her state that have helped revitalize K-12 education in the work she has done as one of the founding members of the Career Coach Program in Mississippi. Taking her knowledge from that initiative, she moved into the next phase of her career as an Ecosystem Workforce Coord…
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#27: Cerritos Johnson - Real Estate Agent
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Cerritos Johnson, a native of Shannon, Mississippi, is happily married to Marco Johnson, celebrating 11 years together. Their family is a source of immense pride, including two wonderful children: Santavious Foster, aged 27, and Kortlyn Wells, who is 18. Cerritos embarked on her educational journey at Shannon High School before pursuing further stu…
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#26: Melinda Marsalis - Kudzu 104.9 & The Shark 102.3
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Melinda Pitner Marsalis was born and raised in Northeast Mississippi. She is a Corinth High School Graduate with a BSE in Math from Delta State University and a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Mississippi. After a thirty year career in education, Marsalis retired and went into business with husband, Chris. Together they own JC Me…
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#25: Melony Armstrong - Naturally Speaking Salon
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Everyday, Melony Armstrong demonstrates what a leader is. Thousands of low-income families are housed, clothed and fed not because she sought out government assistance for them, rather, She is responsible for breaking down regulatory walls that prohibited anyone from practicing hair braiding without a cosmetology license in her state of MS. Now, in…
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#24: Letisha Jackson - Jackson Insurance Group
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Letisha Jackson is the CEO of Jackson Insurance Group as well as a Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Woman on a Mission. Letisha knows what it’s like to go from fighting for a $1 Cheeseburger to producing a successful insurance business and experiencing great success. Fast forward to now, Letisha is one of the most influential women in the insurance indus…
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EP 5: Umpires are RUINING at bats, Jackson Holiday gets first hit
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Chase and Cameron dive into great players who are struggling early in the season, hot teams, bad umpires, and much more!Cameron and Chase Bennett által
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#23: Annette Tomlinson
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Annette "Nettie" Tomlinson is a multi-talented individual with a passion for empowering others. A gifted writer, speaker, and local photographer, Nettie's creative spirit shines through her various endeavors. In addition to her creative pursuits, she also excels in the realm of business, having achieved the esteemed title of SuperStar Director with…
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EP 4: UCL Tears, Ohtani's first home run, hot starts and MLB insight (feat Chase d'Arnaud)
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With Chase Bennett out with the sickness, Chase d'Arnaud fills the slot. Former MLB player and current owner of d'Arnaud Athletics, Chase and Cameron chat about some of the stories surrounding the baseball worldCameron and Chase Bennett által
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#22: Staci Bevill - Lee County Court Judge
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Judge Staci Shumpert Bevill is the esteemed incumbent of Lee County Court, Post 1, bringing over two decades of legal expertise to the bench since her election in 2019. Her tenure as judge is marked by a steadfast commitment to the youth court division, a role that earned her the distinction of being Lee County's inaugural full-time youth court jud…
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EP 3: Shohei Ohtani Scandal, Seoul Series Recap, Opening Day Predictions, and MORE
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Chase and Cameron talk about one of the biggest stories in sports, chat opening weekend, and what they think will happen for opening day.Cameron and Chase Bennett által
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EP 2: Rendon, Savannah Bananas, Joey Votto, 2024 predictions
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Chase and Cameron dive into their predictions for the 2024 season, as well as touch on some other topics that are becoming more prevalent as the season approaches!Cameron and Chase Bennett által
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#21: Allison Smith - War On Autism
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Allison Smith, originally from Belmont and currently residing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, has led a remarkable journey of personal and professional growth. Her roots trace back to Belmont High School, where she graduated with honors, and Northeast Mississippi Community College, earning a Radiology Technology Degree. Furthering her education at t…
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EP 1: Spring Training, Jackson Holiday, Trevor Bauer, Contracts
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The brothers talk about Spring Training and how much weight they should apply to the #'s, prospects, Trevor Bauer's future, contract negotiations, and other hot takes for the upcoming season.Cameron and Chase Bennett által
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#20: Gabrielle Cooper - MSmade
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Gabrielle Cooper, a Tupelo native, is a distinguished graduate from the University of Mississippi with degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish. With a remarkable career, Gabrielle has held the position of VP at Renasant Bank in Private Banking, showcasing her expertise and dedication. Beyond her professional achievements, Gabrielle is deeply in…
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#19: Barbara Fleishhacker - The Main Attraction
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Barbara's journey began at Tupelo High School in 1978, bursting with excitement for the college experience that awaited her. The allure of the University of Alabama proved irresistible, marking the start of a vibrant chapter filled with youthful exuberance. Although she took a detour from Ole Miss in her senior year, Barbara's adventurous spirit le…
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#18: Becky Weatherford - Talbot House
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Becky Weatherford stands as the driving force behind a transformative initiative in Tupelo, Mississippi, as the Founding Executive Director of Talbot House Sober Living for Women, Talbot House Lawndale, Talbot House Bakery & Café, and Talbot House Production Kitchen. However, her journey toward this impactful role is marked by not just professional…
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#17: Juanita Floyd - CREATE Foundation
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Juanita Gambrell Floyd is currently employed by CREATE Foundation as Senior Vice-President of Finance and Administration. Her responsibilities include managing all financial aspects of the operation of the Foundation and the oversight of assets. She has been employed with the Foundation for over 38 years. On her 20th Anniversary with CREATE, the Fo…
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#16: Amanda Hayden - Cafe 212
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Amanda has spent the majority of her life in Tupelo, except for a brief period residing overseas in London. Her profound affection for her hometown is undeniable, with Tupelo's close-knit and supportive community holding a special place in her heart. As the owner and operator of Cafe 212 in downtown Tupelo, alongside her husband, Jason, Amanda is o…
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#15: Paula Jones - Call Me PMc
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Paula Jones, the creative force behind CallMePMc.com, wears many hats in her culinary journey. As the owner, recipe developer, creator, and photographer, she established Call Me PMc in 2012, propelled by her impressive victory in the MS Magazine Recipe Contest. Her website, Call Me PMc, is a culinary haven that offers a wealth of resources for thos…
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#14: Chasi Jernigan - Sweat In Mascara
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Over 8 years ago, Chasi became the very first plus size trainer in Tupelo, MS, along with creating the first body positive workout dance cardio class in North Mississippi. This was way before body positivity hit the scene. Recognized as one of Tupelo's “Top 40 Under 40 Young Leaders, Influential Women, and featured in local publications Mud & Ma…
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#13: Rubye Del Harden - SprintPrint of Tupelo & The Dance Studio of Tupelo
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Rubye Del Harden's journey from aspiring high school band director to a multifaceted business owner and entrepreneur is a testament to life's unpredictability. While her initial dream was solely focused on a career in music education, her path took unexpected turns that led her to remarkable accomplishments. After earning her degree in instrumental…
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#12: Kim Caron - The Caron Gallery
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Kim is a Tupelo native and has spent the better part of 30 years collecting and enjoying art. In 2010, Kim started the Caron Gallery, and now she represents over 40 artists of all genres. In 2018, the Mississippi Business Journal named her one of the 50 Leading Women in Business. She is currently Chairman of the Board for the Community Development …
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#11: Lauren McElwain - Cooking as a First Language
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Lauren McElwain is a devoted mother of three young children who also serves as a part-time speech language pathologist within the Tupelo Public School District. In addition to her role in education, Lauren is a dedicated fitness instructor with expertise in both yoga and Pilates. She is also the visionary founder and director of 'Cooking as a First…
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#10: Roxie Clayton - Vow Fitness & Doniphan Dance Project
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Roxie Thomas Clayton is a dance educator, choreographer and creative. She believes that movement and dance should be accessible to every student who has that creative passion. After receiving her Masters in Dance, Roxie continued to make new discoveries about her craft and started connecting dance with her love of teaching. Roxie has been an adjunc…
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#9: Lisa Hawkins - Room to Room Furniture
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Tupelo native Lisa Hawkins, armed with a Bachelor of Science and a Master's in Nursing from Mississippi University for Women, wears many hats. She owns Room to Room Furniture, previously ran Velveteen Rabbit, and once taught nursing at Itawamba Community College. Her community involvement is equally impressive. Hawkins is the vice chair of the CREA…
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#8: Amanda Koonlaba - Party in the Art Room
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Amanda Koonlaba, Ed. S. is a dedicated educator aligning standards and integrating content to meet the needs of the whole child. Amanda was named the Mississippi Elementary Art Educator of the Year and received the Thad Cochran Distinguished Arts Educator Award in 2016. She is the founder and owner of Party in the Art Room, an online resource for a…
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#7: Blair Hughes - Park Heights
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Blair Hughes is originally from Dallas, TX, but calls Columbus, MS, her home. In the year 2000, she embarked on a new journey by relocating to Tupelo, following a thriving banking career in Washington, DC. Having spent nearly 15 years in the nation's capital, a profound inner calling for a different professional path, as well as a yearning to draw …
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#6: Katina Davis - Wear It Well
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Katina Davis, the Founding Director of Wear It Well, is a devoted volunteer who empowers individuals to thrive. With extensive experience and expertise, she brings great value to her role. Her remarkable efforts have garnered prestigious awards and recognition, and she actively utilizes community resources to create positive change. Join us as we e…
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From science teacher to Chief Volunteer Officer, Becky is larger than life! Listen to her journey as she shares her experience of how she met her husband, being a teacher in Texas, coming to Tupelo, interviewing Steve Harvey, and her toughest year overcoming cancer and loosing her mother. Listen as she gives sound advice on lessons she’s learned on…
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John Buchan’s THE 39 STEPS Part 2: hit the beach at North Foreland, Kent, in search of dastardly German spies
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In Part Two of our Buchan-based adventure we switch from Scotland to the Kent coast. We’re in search of the eponymous 39 steps. But first we need to locate Trafalgar House where German secret agents are hiding out. We end up at North Foreland, between the homes of a German-hating lord and a German-loving marquess. And, yes, we did find some steps! …
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John Buchan’s THE 39 STEPS Part 1: experience the thrill of a chase through Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
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It’s an iconic moment in British literature – John Buchan’s hero Richard Hannay running across a moor with police, secret agents and an airplane all trying to hunt him down. But is it based on any kind of reality? We head for the Scottish Lowlands to find out, taking in abandoned train lines, the site of a car crash and a very remote farmhouse. Get…
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#4: Heather Tate - Whimsical Destinations
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Heather Gausline Tate has been a travel advisor with Whimsical Destinations since 2016. Travel has always been her passion, having explored 36 states and 29 countries and counting. Now she makes it her mission to help her clients have as many adventures as possible. As Mississippi’s first-ever member of the Sandals Royal Chairman club and back-to-b…
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Margot Bennett’s THE WIDOW OF BATH Part Two: a North Foreland discovery
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We return to Ramsgate in Kent with Margot Bennett’s brilliant thriller THE WIDOW OF BATH as our only guide. The book was published in 1952, the same year as rock and roll had its birthday. We’re looking for a hat shop and a suspicous employment agency and we’re pretty confident we’ve found both. We date the book’s action to 1951 with some of our us…
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Margot Bennett’s THE WIDOW OF BATH Part One: Shady goings-on in Ramsgate
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A young man with a questionable background is sitting in a small hotel by an unnamed harbour in England. He is ostensibly writing a review. Behind him he hears a party of unseen people come into the hotel restaurant. He knows their voices. They are people from his past. One of them, he had a love affair with. She is now married to a judge. The judg…
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#3: Lynsee Pannell - Citizens Style
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Lynsee Pannell took an unconventional route to hair dressing as a career. A graduate of The Mississippi School of Math & Science, she was always fascinated by the science behind things. For her, hair is about the transformation, the change and her work is the catalyst. Hear Lynsee’s story of overcoming bad decisions, unplanned pregnancy, criminal c…
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Geoffrey Household’s ROGUE MALE Part 2: pursuit across Dorset – tracking down a secret holloway-hideaway
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In Part Two we get out of town and attempt to bury ourselves in the Dorset countryside. We start at Dorchester, track down the narrator’s fake hideaway in the Sydling valley and then search for the famous ‘holloway’ where our hero tries to evade his pursuers. Is it a real place? Listen now to find out. Get early access to new episodes and bonus con…
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Geoffrey Household’s ROGUE MALE Part 1: pursuit across London – Hurlingham steps to the Aldwych tube
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We take the classic 1939 thriller out for ride, starting precisely where the book’s hard-boiled narrator makes land in London at Hurlingham. We track down his hotel off the Cromwell Road and then re-enact a tense chase around Lincoln’s Inn Fields and Holborn, ending in a (fictional) death at a defunct London Underground station. Get early access to…
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AA Milne’s WHEN WE WE VERY YOUNG Part 2: the ghost of a golf course, and a swan called Pooh
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It’s the second part of our adventure with AA Milne’s astonishingly popular book of verse for children, WHEN WE WERE VERY YOUNG. And, like Milne himself often was, we’re back on a golf course – or at least, we’re in where an Addington golf course used to be, and we’re wondering if Milne played there. We also visit somewhere rather special – Decoy C…
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#2: Zell Long - Boys and Girls Clubs of NMS
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Listen to hear the inspiring journey of Trailblazer Zell Long. From her humble beginnings as the first African-American secretary in the budget department of the City of Tupelo, Zell has risen to become the Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi. Throughout her career, she has not only achieved remarkable professiona…
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AA Milne’s WHEN WE VERY YOUNG Part 1: down to Buckingham Palace with Alice
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AA Milne’s book of poetry for children, WHEN WE VERY YOUNG, was stupefyingly successful – it may be the most successful volume of poetry ever published. In the first part of our adventure, we discover bears everywhere: waiting for us to step on cracks in the pavement outside the Chelsea home where AA Milne lived with his wife Daphne and, of course,…
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Alice Oswald’s DART Part 2: from Buckfast Abbey to the Mew Stone via a derelict dairy and a boatyard
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In Part Two of our adventures along the River Dart, we wonder whether the poet Alice Oswald genuinely walked the whole of the river from source to sea, thus producing her magnificent 2002 work ‘Dart’. We definitely believe she sat by the Totnes weir and probably saw seals on the Mew Stone. But did she really note down the names of all those boats i…
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#1: Jeri Carter - Queen's Reward
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From elementary school teacher to owner of Mississippi’s first and only meadery, Jeri Carter has learned a few things. Hear her unique story of how she became an entrepreneur, and her inspiring and motivating lessons on how you, too, can accomplish anything you put your mind to. Check out Queen's Reward: https://queensreward.com/ Connect with Albin…
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Alice Oswald’s DART Part 1: Dartmoor to Buckfastleigh on foot, in a car – and on a steam train!
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Alice Oswald’s long poem ‘Dart’ provides a journey in verse from the source of the River Dart all the way to the sea. We take the same journey using the poem as our guide. We hope to unlock our inner poets and verify all the locations mentioned in ‘Dart’. We certainly had a lovely day out - on the moor and on a steam train! Get early access to new …
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Edward Thomas’s IN PURSUIT OF SPRING Part Two: From Rudge to the Quantocks
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We’re back with the second part of our journey with Edward Thomas’s IN PURSUIT OF SPRING, the book which turned this frustrated critic and essayist into a major poet, with the advice and assistance of his great friend Robert Frost. In this episode we continue our journey into Somerset, following the exact route that Thomas took. On the way we visit…
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Edward Thomas’s IN PURSUIT OF SPRING Part One: From Clapham to Salisbury
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In 1913, Edward Thomas had not yet written a line of poetry, but on Good Friday he set off on a bicycle journey from his parents’ home in south London to the Quantock Hills of Somerset. He intended to write a book, the kind of ‘country notes’ affair he had turned his hand to before, but what resulted was something extraordinary – a book-length piec…
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This podcast is about conversations with extraordinary women in northeast Mississippi (and beyond) who had the courage to follow their inner calling. Despite the challenges they encountered, whether in business or community, they consistently and relentlessly pursued greatness. Success can take on many forms and looks differently depending on who y…
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Nell Dunn’s UP THE JUNCTION Part 2: drill rap, sweets and trains on the Winstanley Estate, Battersea
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We’re using Nell Dunn’s ‘Up The Junction’ to guide us through the notorious York & Winstanley estate in Battersea. We’re hoping to locate an old sweet factory and Nell Dunn’s house – and then make it safely out to the train station. Get early access to new episodes and bonus content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Nell Dunn’s UP THE JUNCTION Part 1: from glamorous Chelsea to industrial Battersea
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In 1959, Nell Dunn gave up her privileged lifestyle to live in smelly, poverty-stricken North Battersea. We use her book ‘Up The Junction’ to navigate our way into her world and through the Battersea of today. Get early access to new episodes and bonus content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Hanif Kureishi’s THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA Part Two: Go West, Young Man
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For part two of our adventure with Hanif Kureishi’s 1990 masterpiece THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA we leave South London behind us and head for more exotic climes – viz, West Kensington and Hammersmith in the west of the city. We find the flat where Karim, his father the Buddha, and Eva move into a flat above Thin Lizzy’s tour manager, just round the corn…
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