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The unseen creature whose ravenous fangs dog your every step as your footfalls echo down the midnight alleyway. — A long, icy shadow looming over you, making the hairs on your neck rise and your breath turn to ragged puffs of mist. — Unearthly howls that pierce the night, pulling you from the comfort of sleep with feverish, heart-pounding dread. — Welcome to Tales to Terrify, a weekly horror fiction podcast that gets under your skin, lays eggs and hatches writhing baby horrors nursed on your ...
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Hosted by Dr. Daniel Grant and Professor Hugh Montgomery, Real Zero dives deep into the urgent issue of climate change, exploring its far-reaching consequences and what we can do to combat it. Each week, we bring in a leading expert to shed light on the science, the impacts, and the innovative solutions that can help us navigate the climate crisis. From practical steps individuals can take to bold societal shifts, Real Zero offers insightful conversations that empower listeners to take actio ...
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Welcome to Businesswise: The Voice of Business Networking in Swindon. Every fortnight we'll be sharing a new episode with you that features our members. In it, they'll share their highs, their lows, their networking experience and what it is that makes BusinessWise work for them. Join us as we show you why we're the Voice of Business Networking in Swindon! If you'd like to visit the group please email our secretary on [email protected] or to learn more about the group visit www.b ...
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Tales to Terrify 696 Derek Alan Jones & Akis Linardos
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45:42Welcome to episode 696. We have two tales for you this week: about a man on an empty highway struggling to trust his fading memory, and a woman whose skepticism is tested by her lover’s carnal faith. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Derek Alan Jones’ Somewhere on US-50, Sometime in the Night as read by Drew Sebesteny: 00:02:36 Akis Linardos’ Baited…
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Tales to Terrify 695 Folklore & Fairytale Flash Contest
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39:39Welcome to episode 694. This week, we share the winners of our Folklore & Fairytale Flash Fiction contest, about a changeling, the call of the forest, a hunt for the Pied Piper, and an ancient god resurrected. COMING UP Good Evening: Locus Magazine Fundraising: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Runner-Up: Mylo Brehm’s The Cuckoo as read by Georgia Cook: 00:04:42 …
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Collaboration – 30 people in the room who are essentially your sales people with Danielle Holmes and Steve Munson
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24:37Today’s edition of the Businesswise podcast is hosted by Joe Tompkinson who is joined by Danielle Holmes from Black Nova, a professional IT Solutions company, offering website design, hosting and other IT services, and Steve Munson from ASF Creative who offer signs, marketing & design and print. After introducing what their individual businesses do…
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Welcome to episode 694. We have five bite-sized tales of terror for you this week. About avoidant home renovations, a plan for the zombie apocalypse, a siren’s awakening, an evil fingernail, and a family of squatters defending their home. COMING UP Good Evening: Author Interview Series – Rami Ungar: 00:01:06 A. V. Greene’s Home Maintenance as read …
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Welcome to episode 693. We have one tale for you this week, about a jaded man burdened with a terrible responsibility who seeks solace in a new friend. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Matt Hollingsworth’s The Sin Eater’s Chrysalis as read by Rish Outfield: 00:03:16 TRIGGER WARNINGS The Sin Eater’s Chrysalis contains scenes of Animal Deat…
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Businesswise welcomes you to the meeting! with Sabrina O'Keeffe
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12:29Today Hannah Edwards is talking to Sabrina O’Keeffe of Charming Bee Accessories. Her business came about when Sabrina was out of work. Having always been crafty, she did a jewellery course and some workshops, then started making sterling silver jewellery, and absolutely loved it. Sabrina has only been an official member of Businesswise for around a…
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Welcome to episode 692. We one tale for you this week, about a man who enlists the help of a broken doll to help find his missing daughter. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 F. Marion Crawford’s The Doll’s Ghost as read by Douglas Gwilym: 00:03:24 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Original Score …
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Steve Furber: Reverse Engineering the Human Brain (REPLAY)
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51:08As April 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of the Arm architecture, I am re-releasing my episode with Steve Furber. What began as an ambitious project in a small corner of Cambridge, U.K., has grown into the world's most widely adopted computing architecture, now powering billions of devices – from sensors, smartphones and laptops to vehicles, datace…
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Tales to Terrify 691 Sammy Krouse & Dan Rafter
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50:32Welcome to episode 691. We have two tales for you this week. First, a lawyer tries to help a man craft a wish that won’t backfire. Then, a woman decides to help her neighbour… for not entirely selfless reasons. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Sammy Krouse’s Golden Lamp Contracting and Litigation Services as read by Anthony Babington: 00:03:06 Dan …
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I’ve been over that mountain – I can help hold your hand through this! with Ali Newnham and Jess Walters
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25:12For our Businesswise collaboration podcast today, Joe Tompkinson is talking to Ali Newnham and Jess Walters. Ali is the Operations Manager for MoovaHome selling houses, renting and managing HMOs. Jess works for Howden Insurance, local insurance brokers offering commercial and personal insurance. They both talk about the passion they each have for t…
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Tales to Terrify 690 Thony Mintz & S. W. Pisciotta
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49:02Welcome to episode 690. We have two tales for you this week. First, a very special book requires the talents of a very special book repairman. Then, a man finds himself on the trail of his missing son… or so he thinks. COMING UP Good Evening: This is Horror Awards Nomination: 00:01:06 Thony Mintz’s Grim Prognosis as read by Colin Duncan: 00:03:35 S…
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Tales to Terrify 689 Warren Benedetto, Derek Alan Jones & Samir Sirk Morató
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58:10Welcome to episode 689. We have three tales for you this week, about a baby in the womb who realizes she’s not alone, how a warm fire and a cup of tea can make almost anything palatable, and a lost child in need of a helping hand. COMING UP Good Evening: [HOUSEKEEPING]: 00:01:06 Warren Benedetto’s Before as read by S. H. Cooper: 00:02:36 Derek Alan…
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Businesswise is a heart-led group with Fiona Da Silva Adams
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21:12Today Joe Tompkinson interviews Fi Da Silva Adams of Revolution Performing Arts. Fi talks about starting Revolution Performing Arts in 2007, and how it went from her working with her own children because there was nothing available for them, then gradually growing until it has ended up a full-time business providing after school performing arts clu…
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Welcome to episode 688. We have one tale for you this week, about a company with ancient roots who serves some very thirsty clients. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Jason Sabbagh’s The Last Fare to Essex as read by Graeme Dunlop: 00:02:40 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Graeme Dunlop | Podcas…
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We have clients countrywide but wanted to know more local businesses with Claire Brewerton
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17:19In today’s edition of the Businesswise podcast, Hannah Edwards talks to Claire Brewerton from The Virtual Business Centre, a telephone answering and call handling business. Claire explains why when she has a business that has clients country wide, she decided to join Businesswise. She has only been a member for a few months but is already enjoying …
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Tales to Terrify 687 Kathleen Palm & Hall Jameson
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46:49Welcome to episode 687 and the final week of Women in Horror Month. We have two tales for you this week, about forgotten dreams that refuse to die and two sisters’ desperate fight to survive in the face of a deadly outbreak. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 WiHM featuring Mariah Darling: 00:01:23 Kathleen Palm’s Rotted Dreams as read by Nancy Bober…
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Tales to Terrify 686 Darlene Eliot, L. D. Colter & Toshiya Kamei
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54:52Welcome to episode 676 and week three of Women in Horror Month. We have three tales this week, about a long haul trucker on a harrowing late night assignment, a ghost searching for her missing family, and an awkward teenage girl with terrifying powers. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 WiHM featuring Keira Reynolds: 00:01:54 Darlene Eliot’s How Clos…
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Businesswise is like having a whole load of business coaches in your pocket with Louise Muir Sage
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23:36Joe Tompkinson’s guest today on the Businesswise podcast, is Lou Muir Sage of Wellness Wiltshire, who is a relatively new member having only joined in February last year. Lou talks about her business, how she is a Reiki practitioner and also a meditation facilitator. She talks about how she has overcome her own struggles and now she wants to help o…
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Welcome to episode 685 and week two of Women in Horror Month. We have one tale for you this week, about a priest who befriends a woman with a devilishly good voice. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 WiHM featuring Sapphire Lazuli: 00:01:44 Jessica Lévai’s The Blessing of St. Blaise as read by Brian Rollins: 00:05:47 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Pat…
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Tales to Terrify 684 Addison Smith & Lisa Papademetriou
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51:36Welcome to episode 684 and our first episode of Women in Horror Month, with special guest, Fiction Editor Meredith Morgenstern. We have two tales for you this week: about a woman’s love for her new parasite, and an encounter with a black cat that leads to thrilling (and frightening) changes. COMING UP Good Evening: Women in Horror Month: 00:01:06 W…
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We are all in the same boat – running a business and it helps you realize -you’re not alone with Barbara Leatham and Liza van Zyl
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23:35Joe Tompkinson hosts today’s Businesswise podcast, talking about collaboration with Barbara Leatham of Barbara Leatham Photography and Liza Van Zyl of Priory Heating. Liza has been a member of Businesswise for longer than Barbara and has in fact had the privilege of working with Barbara before she joined last year. Liza loves the fact that because …
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Welcome to episode 683. We have one tales for you this week, about a man who reunites with his high school girlfriend… but rekindles more than just romance. COMING UP Good Evening: Flash Contest: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Samuel Marzioli’s Sleeping Cupid Awakes as read by Spencer DiSparti: 00:03:23 TRIGGER WARNINGS Sleeping Cupid Awakes contains scenes of…
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Welcome to episode 682. We have one tale for you this week, about an attempted train robbery that brings a man face to face with his own personal ghosts. COMING UP Good Evening: Flash Contest: 00:01:06 Dannye Chase’s The Train Ticket as read by Andrew Gibson: 00:03:19 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify…
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Businesswise has grown in a broader way, offering many more opportunities with Lis McDermott
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25:47Joe Tompkinson hosts today’s Businesswise podcast and is joined by Lis McDermott, author and writing mentor. Lis talks about how long she’s been in Businesswise; why the group came about and the changes and the opportunities that have opened up during that time. The main reason she has stayed in the group is because of the wonderful ethos of the gr…
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Tales to Terrify 681 Frank Oreto & Kathleen Schaefer
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55:32Welcome to episode 681. We have two tales for you this week, about an artist whose work has universal impact, and the caretaker of a very unique hotel who has trouble leaving her work at work. COMING UP Good Evening: Flash Fiction Contest: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Frank Oreto’s The Perceptual Inconstancy of Enid Wozniak as read by Colin Duncan: 00:03:48 …
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Tales to Terrify 680 Stetson Ray & Patrick Barb
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50:02Welcome to episode 680. We have two tales for you this week: about a young couple struggling to escape the city they once called home, and a final girl willing to do whatever it takes to retain her status. COMING UP Good Evening: Flash Fiction Content is Open: 00:01:06 Stetson Ray’s For Whom the (Taco) Bell Tolls as read by Curtis Michael Holland: …
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Dr Alvy Ray Smith is the co-founder of Pixar, a computer scientist and pioneer in the field of computer graphics and to celebrate 39 years to the day that Pixar was officially founded, I wanted to release my interview with Alvy from Series 3. After starting his career in academia, Alvy had an epiphany following a serious skiing accident. He decided…
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Businesswise is about proper friendships and proper referrals with Dawn Prosser
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18:08Today’s presenter, Fiona Da Silva talks to Dawn Prosser, who has the charity seat in Businesswise and now runs the Swindon Night Shelter and Renew Swindon. Dawn, who has been a member of the group for 10 years, talks about how the networking group has supported her over the years. Initially, her subs were paid for by a previous member, and then she…
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Welcome to episode 679. We have one tale for you tonight, about a farmer in rural England who finds himself entangled in a supernatural web of desire, obsession, guilt and jealousy. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Edith Wharton’s Bewitched as read by Aven Shore: 00:03:15 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Ter…
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Climate Change, Leadership, and Seven Actions to Save the Planet
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44:48Send us a text In this special recap episode of Real Zero, hosts Professor Hugh Montgomery and Dr. Daniel Grant reflect on the highlights, lessons, and urgent themes from Season 1. They discuss the growing climate crisis, from the latest scientific findings to the stark realities of political and economic inaction. However, the episode is also fill…
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Welcome to episode 678. We have one tale for you this week, about the navigator of a pirate ship, struggling to stay afloat against a tide of madness. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 L. T. Williams’ The Navigator’s Journal as read by Alex Weinle: 00:03:22 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch L. T.…
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From Gas to Green: Why Switching Energy Suppliers Can Change the World - with Tom Parsons
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40:48Send us a text In this episode of Real Zero, hosts Professor Hugh Montgomery and Dr. Daniel Grant speak with Tom Parsons, Director at Good Energy, about the critical role of renewable energy in combating climate change. They explore how switching to genuine green energy suppliers, installing solar panels, and adopting heat pumps can significantly r…
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The group is still as brilliant as it was when it started years ago! with Steve Munson
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18:58Today's host is Hannah Edwards of Scott Media and she's talking to Steve Munson of the newly merged ASF Creative. Steve was one of the founder members when Businesswise started more than 10 years ago and recently came back. Steve holds the print seat in the group and his company was originally called Studio Creative Services. As Steve shares he has…
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Tales to Terrify 677 Matthew Tyrer & Christi Nogle
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54:52Welcome to episode 677. We have two tales for you tonight. First, a teacher makes a chilling discover in a student’s notebook. Then, a woman struggles with family trauma that refuses to stay buried. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Matthew Tyrer’s The Sketchbook as read by Krystal Hammond: 00:03:21 Christi Nogle’s Bitter Makes the Sweet So Sweet as…
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Plate, Planet, People: Rethinking Food in a Changing Climate with Paul Newnham
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42:00Send us a text In this episode of Real Zero, hosts Professor Hugh Montgomery and Dr. Daniel Grant are joined by Paul Newnham — global climate expert and head of the SDG2 Advocacy Hub, Chef’s Manifesto, and host of the Future Fork podcast. Together, they dive into the critical intersection of climate change and global food systems, exploring how ris…
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Welcome to episode 676. We have one tale for you tonight, about a vampire feud in the shadows of ancient Rome. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Keira Reynolds’ The Thirst as read by Georgia Cook: 00:03:28 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Keira Reynolds Georgia Cook Georgia Cook on X (@georgiaco…
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Make Your Money Matter: The Financial Power to Fight Climate Change with Tony Burdon
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49:11Send us a text In this episode of Real Zero, hosts Professor Hugh Montgomery and Dr. Daniel Grant sit down with Tony Burdon, CEO of Make My Money Matter, to explore how your financial choices — from your bank account to your pension — can either drive or mitigate the climate crisis. Tony shares insights into the systemic issues in the financial wor…
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Tales to Terrify 675 Frank Oreto & Bree Wernicke
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37:21Welcome to episode 675 and happy New Year. First, we finally discover the real reason the chicken crossed the road. Then, a girl fascinated with the spiders in her old home invites a friend over after school. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Frank Oreto’s The Other Side as read by Seth Williams: 00:02:42 Bree Wernicke’s Spider Kiss as read by Sarah…
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Biohazard Cleaning and Health and Safety – a match made in heaven! with Andrew Wilkinson and Laura Dent
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25:15In the first of our new collaboration series, Hannah Edwards from Scott Media talks to Andrew Wilkinson of Secure Safety Solutions and Laura Dent of So Fresh and So Clean. After sharing a little about their individual businesses, Andrew and Laura talk about how they started to collaborate after meeting at our Businesswise networking group. Laura ta…
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Send us a text It's new years so we're on a break, but here's a quick festive pod to recap, let you know where we're going with the rest of the series and what New Year's Resolutions to make! Some incredible episodes coming up - every Sunday. Please do like, subscribe and share!By Daniel Grant & Hugh Montgomery
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Zahaan Bharmal: How Physics Can Explain Almost Everything
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58:53Today’s guest is Zahaan Bharmal – Senior Director of Strategy for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Google where he has spent the last 16 years. He is also author of The Art of Physics: 8 elegant ideas to make sense of almost everything. In this conversation, Zahaan and I discuss his younger years, how he struggled at school and had big questio…
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Tales to Terrify 674 Danielle Ackley-McPhail & Ambrose Bierce
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40:43Welcome to episode 674. And happy holidays! We have two tales for you this evening. First, we meet a woman with an unusual connection to colour. Then, a man dreams of escape in the face of the hangman’s noose. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Danielle Ackley-McPhail’s Ruby Red as read by Summer Brooks: 00:03:07 Ambrose Bierce’s An Occurrence at Owl…
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Six Years to Change: The Economics of Climate Action with Paul Ekins
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38:36Send us a text In this episode of Real Zero, hosts Professor Hugh Montgomery and Dr. Daniel Grant speak with Professor Paul Ekins, an expert in environmental economics and energy systems, about the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels and the economic challenges we face in achieving this goal. They discuss the stark reality that we have…
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Looking back on 2024 with John Lewis and Hannah Edwards
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25:49In our final podcast of the year, Hannah Edwards representing Scott Media talks to John Lewis of JL Mindset Performance about being in their roles on the Businesswise committee for this year and reminiscing about all the things that have happened. John is the chairperson for the group, and Hannah is the group secretary – roles they both talk about …
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Welcome to episode 673. We have one festive tale for you this evening, about a man pulled away from Christmas with his family to search for his lost uncle. COMING UP Good Evening: Happy Holidays: 00:01:06 M. R. James’ The Story of a Disappearance and an Appearance as read by Drew Sebesteny: 00:04:47 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the…
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Welcome to episode 672. We have one tale for you this week, about a woman seeking escape after the worst day of her cursed life who finds herself forced to confront the specters of her past. COMING UP Good Evening: Author Interview Series, Thank-you: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Amanda Cecelia Lang’s Clear, Still Waters as read by Janey Napier: 00:04:17 TRIG…
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Don't have nightmares - Climate Science 101
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55:49Send us a text Welcome to the first episode of Real Zero! In this inaugural episode, co-hosts Dr. Daniel Grant and Professor Hugh Montgomery set the stage for the series by exploring the urgent realities of climate change. Dr. Grant, with a curious mind but limited knowledge on the topic, interviews Professor Montgomery — a leading climate expert, …
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We’re all in the same boat – running a business with Liza van Zyl
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13:54Today our host Lis McDermott is talking to member Liza van Zyl of Priory Heating Limited. Based in Swindon, Liza runs a small domestic plumbing and heating company that she set up in 2013 and has been in business for 11 years. Liza talks about what it is like being a female in a very male dominated industry, and why she finds it easy and is very co…
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Welcome to episode 671. We have one tale for you this week about a man drifting across dimensions, searching desperately for a way back home. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Joshua Daniels’ The Beyonder as read by Seth Williams: 00:02:46 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Josh Daniels on Instagr…
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Welcome to episode 670. We have one tale for you this week, about a brilliant intergalactic researcher laid up by injury on a far-off planet who’s placed in the care of an old friend and colleague. But is he in safe hands? COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 S. T. Gillard’s The Brilliant Mind of Samuel Knight as read by Andrew Gibson: 00:02:54 PERTINE…
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