Best Acorn Tv Podcasts (2025)

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The Final Pod: Lessons learnt, highlights & giving thanks! 43:13

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2+ y ago43:13

43:13

The Father Nature team have decided it's the right time for a pause in proceedings. It's been an incredible journey over the past 18 months and we're so very grateful to you all for listening. We're not crying, you are! In this episode we celebrate everything Father Nature! We pick out the biggest lessons we've learnt, our personal highlights from …

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The Festive Finale 1:04:25

2+ y ago1:04:25

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Happy festive season one and all - fittingly our final episode of the year saw us podding in a Winter Wonderland! This episode is a cracker: We make a last desperate attempt of 2022 to finally get some sense out of Father, as he tells us some of the things the natural world has to offer over the festive period. We'll be listening out for geese, eat…

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October: Fungi, yellow snow & the origin of Halloween 50:14

2+ y ago50:14

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October sees Father get another year older and another year... wiser? Potentially. More eccentric? Certainly. And he proves that by offering up a very eclectic range of topics in this episode including fungi, roadkill and two types of thrush! At one point he even finds himself talking about the people who are dispelling the myth of not eating yello…

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September: Ancient medicine, acorn gatherers & the Autumn Equinox 56:20

2+ y ago56:20

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September is here and it's seen a big change in the weather - the dry heat of August seems to be behind us and the heavens have opened! In this month's episode, Father makes Jasper & Rob sample some of his homemade 'Elderberry Rob' - an ancient medicinal concoction for winter ailments that we like to think was somehow named with our Rob in mind. Th…

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August: Straw houses, woodpecker tongues & lucky bird poo 43:21

3y ago43:21

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It's a sizzling August and Rob faces a predicament - he's overrun by tomatoes but why aren't they ripening? Father tells us what our senses have to look forward to over the coming weeks, including some fascinating uses of straw and an amazing fact about a woodpecker's tongue. Speaking of woodpeckers, we end up in a state of pure confusion over the …

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July: Aphids, dial-up internet & Swan Upping 53:56

3y ago53:56

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Parthenogenesis... viviparous... oviparous... Father might need a double operation later this month because he's clearly swallowed a dictionary preparing for this episode!!! Father talks us through what our different senses can look forward to in July including getting a good sniff of friend of the show Timothy Grass. What you'll learn about aphids…

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June: The cuckoo spits & the honeysuckles 48:01

3y ago48:01

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The second of our new month-by-month previews sees us look at flaming June! Father gives us something to keep all five senses scintillated throughout the month. He dives into the weird world of cuckoo spit (you'll never guess where it comes from), tells us about a bird that he boldly claims is one of the most amazing in the world and shines some li…

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May 52:39

3y ago52:39

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Here at Father Nature it's time to shake it up a bit! We've got an all-new episode structure for you that will see us release a podcast at the start of each month. Each episode will expertly guide you through exactly what you need to know in order to enhance your connection with the natural world for the month ahead. Section 1 - 'Getting some sense…

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5 early signs of Spring! 44:12

3y ago44:12

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It's official - Spring has nearly sprung! Longer days, warmer weather and... molehills?? In this episode Father Nature provides 5 early signs of Spring to detect, running through each of our senses! What can we see, hear, smell, touch and taste as we transition into the new season? As ever some of the choices are a touch unconventional... you might…

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3 BIG reasons to feel climate positive 58:06

3+ y ago58:06

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It's finally here... the episode we've been wanting to record since we started the pod... the one Father Nature himself calls 'the biggy'! Today we bring you our three BIG reasons to feel positive about the fight to preserve our environment. Within our three big reasons to stay positive, we've packed in loads of tips, facts, numbers (mainly thanks …

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5 Nature New Year's Resolutions 48:52

3+ y ago48:52

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It's 2022 and the Father Nature team are determined to make this your most connected year to nature so far! We've picked out five easy, fun and beneficial New Year's resolutions to bring you closer to the natural world. From planting onions to building hedges, this ep will give you plenty of great ideas for the year ahead. PLUS: Jon tests out the b…

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The natural elements of Christmas 31:58

3+ y ago31:58

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Good tidings we bring to you and your ears with this festive episode of Father Nature looking at the natural elements of Christmas! Nature is an integral part of our festivities, from Christmas trees to robins and even mistletoe! We cover all of those elements in this episode and more, as we bid to help you have a Christmas that's more connected to…

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6 reasons to LOVE Winter 48:33

3+ y ago48:33

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Now you've listened to our 11 ways to beat the Winter Blues, it's time to learn how to go from coping with Winter to loving it! In this episode, Father Nature explains six of his reasons to love Winter... from the crisp air to mating mammals (really)! PLUS: Jon teaches us what crepuscular means, vents about his most-hated garden tool and, if you're…

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11 ways to beat the Winter Blues - Part 2 37:06

3+ y ago37:06

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The now world-famous WINTER BLUES mnemonic is back for Part 2, with the Father Nature team going through B L U E S. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet (W I N T E R), hit the back button and give that one a go first! If you have, you'll know how this works by now. After Father Nature explains the reasoning behind each letter, Rob offers a tip tha…

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11 ways to beat the Winter Blues - Part 1 48:23

3+ y ago48:23

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With the colder months approaching, the Father Nature team have devised 11 ways for you to beat the Winter Blues! To help you learn, remember and put into action our ways to beat the blues, we've come up with a mnemonic (not, as we learnt, a pneumonic). So our 11 ways spell out... W I N T E R B L U E S. After Father Nature explains the reasoning be…

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What are the Winter Blues? 29:27

3+ y ago29:27

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The first of our Winter Blues mini-series is here! In this episode, we explain: What exactly the Winter Blues are Some of the reasons why people may get the Winter Blues The difference between the Winter Blues and SAD (seasonal affective disorder) Why this is particularly relevant in 2021/22 How the Winter Blues links to nature connection PLUS: Jas…

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Awesome Autumn 56:03

3+ y ago56:03

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Right, it's time for a little bit of Autumn appreciation! In this ep, we delve into the different sensory experiences that Autumn brings. Why do the leaves change colour? What foods are coming into season? And why does Jasper think 'Eau de Autumn' would be a big hit? PLUS: Find out who would play Father Nature in a film adaptation of the pod AND so…

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Pond life 1:00:33

3+ y ago1:00:33

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It's time to delve into the fascinating world of ponds! In this episode, you'll find out all about the different types of pond life, why sitting by water is so good for the soul and how to build your very own garden pond! (Tip: there's one animal in particular you're going to want to avoid!) PLUS: Rob brings in some produce from the 'Grow Your Own'…

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Why are bees so important? 1:10:36

4y ago1:10:36

1:10:36

You've got the cushion, you've got the 'Bee kind' mug, and you've heard the calls of 'SAVE THE BEES'. But just why are they so crucial? And what can you do to help the bee population? Father Nature explains all and gives some brilliant practical tips on how you can play your part. PLUS: We assess the accuracy of Disney classic 'A Bug's Life', learn…

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What on Earth is Lammas? 1:03:13

4y ago1:03:13

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Like bread? Enjoy beer? Then you'll bloody love Lammas. It's time to learn exactly what it is, why you should celebrate it and HOW you can celebrate it too. PLUS: Rob gets fan mail, Jasper goes beak-to-beak with a swan and find out why Stormzy gets his first mention on Father Nature. Send us pictures of how you celebrate Lammas, enquire about an ac…

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Grow Your Own 1:10:29

4y ago1:10:29

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Ever wanted to grow your own grub? Look no further, as Father Nature gives us the ultimate beginner's guide to Growing Your Own. In this episode, we learn how to grow our own vegetables, fruit and herbs (or should that be 'erbs?) We also discover what the best house plants are to start a collection, how to look after them and why they're so good fo…

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Summer Solstice 1:00:00

4y ago1:00:00

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What actually is the Summer Solstice and just why should we celebrate it? Father Nature explains all with a deep dive into the history of the widely-celebrated astrological event. We also cover the benefits of seasonal eating, Jasper learns about how dragonflies mate and Rob has Sweden on the brain. If you learn nothing else, by the end you'll have…

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Five Lockdown Lessons 1:00:10

4y ago1:00:10

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As lockdown draws to a close (get in!), Jasper & Rob ask Father Nature for five positive lessons that we can take forward into post-lockdown life. Why were these things good for us? And how can we ensure we keep them up once lockdown is a distant memory? PLUS your first ever listener homework - it's an easy one but the perfect start as you seek a d…

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Introducing... Father Nature 5:23

4y ago5:23

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Who is Father Nature? How does he know so much about the natural world? And just how did he end up doing a podcast with his son and son's friend? Find out here... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Father Nature

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Libby Geist joins us to talk about the success of the 30 for 30 series 34:00

6+ y ago34:00

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Our guest this week is Libby Geist, who is the Vice President & Executive Producer, ESPN Films and Original Content. She and her team are getting ready to launch some new 30 For 30 films coming late this fall. We talk about the success if the series and why you don’t have to be a sports fan to enjoy 30 For 30 programming. Stream On is powered by th…

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Sara Wiseman who plays, Carolyn Bligh from A Place to Call Home 34:00

6+ y ago34:00

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A Place To Call Home is seen in over 128 countries and is streamed here in the United States on Acorn TV. My guest is the lovely and talented Sara Wiseman who plays, Carolyn Bligh, one of the most complex and interesting characters on the show. Set in 1950s Australia, this multigenerational program follows the Bligh family through romances and feud…

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Stream On with Jim Williams - Guest Stewart Lane and Bonnie Comley 52:00

6+ y ago52:00

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Stewart and Bonnie talk about the closing of the Palace Theater on Broadway this month after more than a century of live Broadway entertainment . But the duo talk about their renovation plans for iconic theater as well what is new on BroadwayHD. The additions include Jerry Springer the Opera and a number of very cool shows from Cirque du Solei all …

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Tony Award winning Broadway producers Stewart Lane and Bonnie Comley talk about the closing of The P 55:00

6+ y ago55:00

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Stewart and Bonnie talk about the closing of the Palace Theater on Broadway this month after more than a century of live Broadway entertainment . But the duo talk about their renovation plans for iconic theater as well what is new on BroadwayHD. The additions include Jerry Springer the Opera and a number of very cool shows from Cirque du Solei all …

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Guest Joanna Scanlan from the John Cleese new sitcom on BritBox and the BBC - HOLD THE SUNSET 39:00

6+ y ago39:00

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Joanna Scanlan joins me to talk about the Wednesday premier on BritBox of Hold the Sunset. It marks the return of John Cleese to weekly TV in his first role since Basil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers, This is a must-see new sitcom that boasts an all-star cast and it is not to be missed. We are proud to welcome Hello Fresh to Stream On. Be sure to click on…

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Stream On with Jim Williams - Guest Joanna Scanlan 38:00

6+ y ago38:00

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Joanna Scanlan joins me to talk about the Wednesday premier on BritBox of Hold the Sunset. It marks the return of John Cleese to weekly TV in his first role since Basil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers, This is a must-see new sitcom that boasts an all-star cast and it is not to be missed. We are proud to welcome Hello Fresh to Stream On. Be sure to click on…

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Stream On with Jim Williams - Guest Marta Dusseldorp 33:00

7y ago33:00

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Actress Marta Dusseldorp is bidding farewell to the drama A Place To Call Home and her feisty character, Sarah Adams. The series that airs in the U.S. on Acorn TV can be seen in over 100 countries. She talks to me from her home in Melbourne about why the show is such a hit as well as her other Acorn series Jack Irish and Janet King. We welcome back…

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Stream On with Jim Williams - Guest Cesar Millan 29:00

7y ago29:00

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We talk about National Dog Day this Sunday, Aug. 26. Now available on the “My TV” screen in the Sling TV app, customers can find a featured ribbon titled, “Shows Your Dog Will Love – Picked by Cesar Millan,” which features content hand-picked by Cesar, based on his extensive knowledge in dog psychology. We welcome back one of our favorite sponsor’s…

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Stream On with Jim Williams - Guest B/R Live GM Hania Poole 38:00

7y ago38:00

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This week I had the opportunity have Hania Poole the senior VP of NCAA Digital and general manager of Bleacher Report (B/R) Live as my guest on Stream On with Jim Williams. This was launch week for Turner Sports new long term deal with the UEFA Champions League and Europa League competitions that began with UEFA Super Cup battle between Real Madrid…

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Stream On with Jim Williams - Part one of a look at Hold The Sunset 44:00

7y ago44:00

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The Britbox original Hold The Sunset is the first sitcom for comedy icon John Cleese since Faulty Towers final episode aired in 1979. The new show drew amazing ratings when it debuted in February of this year on one BBC one the parent company of the U.S. streaming service of Britbox where we will see the show coming in September. The comedy stars A…

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Stream On with Jim Williams - Sling TV's Ankit Bishnoi 30:00

7y ago30:00

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Ankit Bishnoi is responsible for the overall content and distribution strategies of Sling TV. The cord-cutting service has plenty of new things they have added this summer as well as more coming this fall. We spoke a little earlier this summer with him about all things Sling. We welcome back one of our favorite sponsor’s to Stream On, our friends a…

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Stream On with the cast of The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco 46:00

7y ago46:00

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We are joined by the two leading ladies from the Britbox original series The Blechley Circle San Francisco, Julie Graham who reprises her role of Jean along with her partner in crime fighting Rachael Stirling as Millie the meticulous team organizer. Also giving us insight into the show is the creative team that includes executive producer, writer, …

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Stream On with Jim Williams - Guest DAZN Sports CEO James Rushton 33:00

7y ago33:00

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The nameDAZN (DA-ZONE) might not be a name that you know or for that matter have ever heard of -BUT YOU WILL. In my conversation with DAZN CEO James Rushton we learned that worldwide the OTT network streamed about four times the content offered by ESPN and will be launching in the U.S. with an impressive boxing and combat sports package in Septembe…

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Stream On with Jim Williams - guest Clark Pierce - SVP, TV Everywhere FOX 25:00

7y ago25:00

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Clark Pierce - SVP, TV Everywhere is the man in charge of the FOX Sports app that is drawing rave reviews. I can tell you that it is without question a must-have app for streaming sports content and it is only getting better as this week they covered both the U.S. OPEN and WORLD CUP 2018 from every possible angle. * Promotional and sponsor consider…

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Stream On with Jim Williams - guest Jill Gonzalez – Wallet Hub 25:00

7y ago25:00

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There is no doubt that streaming sports is a big part of the industry. It can be everything from the NFL to Little League Baseball but fans love to watch their sports teams on all type of devices. We talk with Wallet Hub Analyst Jill Gonzalez breaks down what cities have the honor of being the best in the country. * Promotional and sponsor consider…

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Stream On with Jim Williams - With Marco Andretti and Takuma Sato, 34:00

7y ago34:00

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Sunday marks the single biggest day in motor racing and it can all be streamed. We start thing off with Monaco Grand Prix on ESPN live at 9 am ET. That will be followed on ABC by the running of the iconic Indy 500 and finally, at 6 pm it is the Coca Cola 600 live from Charlotte on FOX. Try Fubo streaming service 7-day free trial. Helping us get a h…