Best Elle Kaye Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 95: Special Guest, Kay Wilson ( Illustrator, Cover artist for A Kind Of Spark and Keedie) 1:01:24

1M ago1:01:24

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I am really excited to chat to today's special guest Kay Wilson. Kay is a Nottingham-based illustrator, most well known for her cover of the best-selling book A Kind of Spark, as well as Keedie, Like a Charm and Like a Curse by Elle McNicoll. Kay has worked on a wide range of projects, from editorial illustration to podcast art. I hope you enjoy li…

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Episode 94: Special Guest, Dr Emma Cernis (Clinical Psychologist and Researcher) 1:11:53

2M ago1:11:53

1:11:53

I am really excited to chat to today's special guest Dr Emma Cernis. Emma is a clinical psychologist and researcher with expertise in complex mental health difficulties. She is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Birmingham and works within the School of Psychology and the Institute for Mental Health. Through her rese…

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Ryan Dalton + Nadia Shaikh 45:51

3M ago45:51

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In episode 049 Elle chats with Ryan Dalton + Nadia Shaikh, co-hosts of Into the Wild podcast. Socials: Into The Wild Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/intothewildpodcast/ Ryan Dalton - https://www.instagram.com/mrryanjdalton/ Nadia Shaikh - https://www.instagram.com/buteblackbird/ Listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EHRYvXeDl7KUfTxACA…

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Episode 93: Special Guest, Chloe Tear (Disability Blogger and Writer) 1:03:00

3M ago1:03:00

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I am really excited to chat to today's special guest which is the lovely Chloe Tear. Chloe is an award winning disability blogger and freelance writer with 10 years experience. On her blog she documents her lived experiences as a disabled young woman and she currently works as a senior content designer for GOV.UK. Chloe has had Cerebral Palsy from …

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Luke Massey, Katie Stacey + Wild Finca 48:43

4M ago48:43

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In episode 048 Elle chats with Luke Massey and Katie Stacey, the founders of Wild Finca based in Asturias in Spain. Six years ago, they embarked on a journey to transform an old dairy farm into a thriving sanctuary for nature. Through innovative and sustainable land management practices, they've created a haven for 113 bird species, 30 mammal speci…

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Episode 92: Special Guest, Dr Alex Smalley (Researcher and Communicator) 56:45

4M ago56:45

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Dr Alex Smalley is a researcher and communicator aiming to understand more about how experiences in nature can impact people’s wellbeing. Alex is based at the University of Exeter's European Centre for Environment and Human Health and holds a PhD in environmental psychology. Since 2017 he has been investigating the cognitive and emotional impacts o…

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Episode 91: A huge 2024 round-up with Emily! 1:00:01

5M ago1:00:01

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Grab a hot drink and a snack because it's time for a huge 2024 catch-up episode with Emily! (who only realised as she was recording that it’s been an entire YEAR since she did a solo episode?!) Things I cover (with timestamps): 0:00 Intro + Spotify Wrapped Stats 5:00 A wrap up of 2024’s podcast guests 23:20 Life Update and Instagram Questions 4…

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Bonus Episode: PPZZ at the Ri! 11:44

6M ago11:44

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Here's one last surprise from us in 2024 - here's the recording of our set at An Evening of Unnecessary Detail at The Royal Institution! Recorded in October 2024, this set sees us taking a journey around the 7 continents through interconnecting species of plants and animals! We talk pooing bats, birds with STIs and plants that can detect bombs!We l…

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27. Pileated Woodpecker with Elle Kaye 55:20

6M ago55:20

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For the final episode of Season 1 of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, Steph and Connor are joined by the AMAZING Elle Kaye for a long, winding discussion of the ups and downs of being a taxidermist on the internet, honouring life through art and, of course, woodpeckers🐦‍⬛ We loved having such a raw, honest chat with Elle and are so grateful to her for coming…

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Episode 90: Special Guest, Dr Harriet Axbey (Autistic early career researcher + author) 1:08:03

6M ago1:08:03

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I am super excited for today's episode as I have special guest Dr Harriet Axbey on the show. Harriet Axbey is an autistic early career researcher at Swansea University. She is a research assistant on the “Autism from Menstruation to Menopause” Wellcome Trust Funded project within the Faculty of Medicine, Health, and Life Science. This project aims …

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26. Secretary Bird with Tash from Hatchling Makes 53:06

7M ago53:06

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This episode, we're joined by Tash from Hatchling Makes to chat all things small business, and how art can be used to fly the flag for underappreciated and obscure endangered animals! We also chat about the absolutely gorgeous secretary bird, the latest resident of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo! Also in this episode, a run-through of our trip to Battersea …

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Episode 89: Special Guest, Esme 'Pixie' Jay @pixiesbigwhy (Writer & Content Creator) 57:08

7M ago57:08

57:08

On today’s show I have the lovely Esme Jay, who is also known by the nickname Pixie. Esme is a queer autistic writer-turned-content creator living with PTSD and anxiety. They run @pixiesbigwhy over on Instagram which has almost 18,000 followers at time of recording (now over 19k as the podcast goes live!). Esme shares their life including content a…

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25. Planty Planty Interview-View #14: Axel & Ario Drioli 30:06

7M ago30:06

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🌿🐵 Meet Axel & Ario Drioli - the brothers behind Sounding Wild!🐵🌿 The latest episode of ⁠Planty Planty Zoo Zoo⁠, recorded at Global Birdfair, sees Connor chat to special guests Axel and Ario who talk about their amazing VR community outreach project, Sounding Wild which takes recordings of birds and birdsong across the countries making up migratory…

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Episode 88: Special Guest, Elle McNicoll! (Novelist and Screenwriter) 57:33

8M ago57:33

57:33

I am super excited for today's episode as I have the wonderful special guest Elle McNicoll on the show. Elle is a bestselling and award-winning novelist and screenwriter. She is an advocate for better representation of neurodiversity in publishing, as an autistic and dyspraxic novelist. Her debut, A Kind of Spark, won the Overall Waterstones Childr…

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24. Planty Planty Interview-View #13: Charlie Bingham 26:55

8M ago26:55

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🌿🐵 Meet Charlie Bingham - author and podcaster!🐵🌿 Step into the latest episode of ⁠Planty Planty Zoo Zoo⁠, recorded at Global Birdfair, where we welcome special guest Charlie Bingham to chat bonobos. 🐵 Meet the Bonobo:Charlie guides us through the fascinating social structures and behaviors of the bonobo, known for its peaceful and cooperative comm…

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Episode 87: Special Guest, Jess Chandler (Neurodivergent + Disabled Advocator and Activist) 59:55

9M ago59:55

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On today’s show I have the lovely Jess Chandler. Jess is an advocator and activist in the Neurodivergent and Disabled Community. Jess also spreads awareness about Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and educates others on the impact that invisible illnesses can carry. Now you might know Jess from her fab instagram and TikTok accounts @thejesschandler (whe…

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23. Planty Planty Interview-View #12: Jack Baker 45:58

9M ago45:58

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🌿🌊 Meet Jack Baker - podcaster, presenter and zoo & botanics educator! 🌊🌿 Dive into the latest episode of ⁠Planty Planty Zoo Zoo⁠, where we welcome Jack Baker, the host of Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast to introduce some fascinating new additions to our imaginary zoo and botanical garden! 🌊 Discover the Dugong: Jack introduces the delightful du…

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Episode 86: Special Guest, Professor Janet Harbord ('Autism Plays Itself' Video Essay) 58:00

10M ago58:00

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Today I have special guest Professor Janet Harbord on the show. Janet is a professor of film studies at Queen Mary, University of London. Recently she has worked as a principle investigator (alongside Steven Eastwood) on a five year Wellcome Trust funded project called ‘Autism through Cinema’. Autism Through Cinema was a collaborative investigation…

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22. Planty Planty Interview-View #11: Dan Rouse 33:57

10M ago33:57

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🌿🐬 Meet Dan Rouse - author & ornithologist! 🐬🌿 Recorded live at Global Birdfair 2024! Connor chats to Dan Rouse from Wild Space to talk about making nature accessible, breaking down barriers and add an exciting new marine mammal to Planty Planty Zoo Zoo! 🌊 Join Dan as she talks about her dream zoo job (and a zoo job she's had before!) and why Plant…

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21. Planty Planty Interview-View #10: Alice Vassallo 35:08

10M ago35:08

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🌿🦘 Meet Alice Vassallo - zookeeper & podcaster! 🦘🌿 Recorded live at Global Birdfair 2024! Flying solo, Connor sits down with Alice Vassallo from Asshole Animals with Alice for an episode with a twist… As Alice hosts a podcast about animals that are just plain asses, we thought we wouldn’t let her choose one to put in Planty Planty Zoo Zoo - but ins…

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Episode 85: Special Guest, Zara Beth! (Content Creator, Writer, Musician & Disability Advocate) 1:07:52

11M ago1:07:52

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On today’s episode I have the lovely Zara Beth as my special guest, she's back on the podcast for a catch-up episode! Zara is an 18 year old content creator, writer, musician and disability advocate from the UK. She shares her experiences as a neurodivergent, queer adult navigating life with neurological disabilities and chronic illness. Zara dedic…

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20. Planty Planty Interview-View #9: Iszi Lawrence 51:57

12M ago51:57

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🌿🦕 Meet Iszi Lawrence - author, radio host, historian and podcaster! 🦕🌿 Join Steph and Connor on the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where we dive into the fascinating world of dinosaurs with special guest, Iszi Lawrence! Get ready to explore the awe-inspiring diplodocus and its incredible journey through time in our imaginary zoo. 🌿 Iszi …

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Episode 84: Special guests: Louise & Fiona from The Wilf Ward Family Trust 40:09

1y ago40:09

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On todays show I have the lovely Louise and Fiona. Both Louise and Fiona work for the Wilf Ward Family Trust - they are part of a wider team of 900 people that support almost 300 individuals with learning disabilities across Yorkshire. It was founded in 1986 by Wilf and Phyllis Ward to give relief to carers through the provision of residential resp…

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Episode 83: Special guest: Charli Clement (Activist, Speaker, Writer & Creator) 58:43

1y ago58:43

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On today's episode I have the lovely Charli Clement as my special guest. Charli is an activist, speaker, writer, creator and lived experience expert. They are proudly autistic, ADHD, dyspraxic, and chronically ill, and particularly passionate about discussing the intersections of these conditions. Charli works with the NHS and other organisations a…

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Jack Baddams - Ornithologist + Wildlife Researcher 41:54

1y ago41:54

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In episode 047 Elle chats with Jack Baddams: Ornithologist and Wildlife Researcher whose field work is focused on the tagging of different species of birds to learn more about their lives. He shares this work on social media where he talks about the birds he rings and shows off the diversity of the natural world. Socials: www.instagram.com/jackbadd…

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19. Welsh Cotoneaster and King Cobra 44:26

1y ago44:26

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🌿🐍 Unveiling the Welsh Cotoneaster and majestic King Cobra! 🐍🌿 Embark on an exhilarating adventure with the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where hosts Steph and Connor introduce you to two remarkable additions to our imaginary zoo and botanical garden! Join us as we unravel the fascinating stories behind the Welsh Cotoneaster and the awe-…

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Episode 82: Special guest: Emily Katy (Blogger, Author and Advocate) 45:09

1y ago45:09

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On today's episode I have the lovely Emily Katy on as my special guest, who you might know from social media as @itsemilykaty. Emily was previously on episode 51 of the 21andsensory podcast but I shall of course reintroduce her... Emily is an autistic woman with ADHD and OCD. She is a blogger, author and advocate, and works with neurodivergent chil…

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Dr. Matthew Kasson - Mycologist + Plant Pathologist 41:30

1y ago41:30

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In episode 046 Elle chats with Dr. Matthew Kasson: Mycologist and Plant Pathologist who studies fungus biodiversity centered around tree diseases and fungus-arthropod interactions. Socials: https://x.com/ImperfectFunGuy https://twitter.com/plantdisease Research, Sci-Comm and related press and media: Online media, Nightmare-fuel fungi exist in real …

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Episode 81: Special guest: Rachel Charlton-Dailey (Writer, editor, author & activist) 1:34:12

1+ y ago1:34:12

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On todays episode my special guest is the lovely Rachel Charlton-Dailey. Rachel is an is an award-winning disabled editor, journalist, activist and more recently author! Rachel is a disability rights columnist for The Daily Mirror where she guest edited the series Disabled Britain. Rachel writes mainly about disability and women’s rights and her wo…

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18. Planty Planty Interview-View #8: Henry Day 42:51

1+ y ago42:51

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🌿🎙️ Meet Henry Day: Nature Ambassador and Youtube presenter! 🌱🎙️ Join hosts Steph and Connor on the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, featuring a special guest appearance by the brilliant Henry Day! This episode talks about Henry's best wildlife encounters, his dream zoo job and his incredible two(!) additions to Planty Planty Zoo Zoo: 🦆 Mee…

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Jazmine Miles-Long - Taxidermist 45:21

1+ y ago45:21

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In episode 045 Elle chats with Jazmine Miles-Long; Taxidermist, Artist, Educator and Natural History Restorer based in Hastings UK. Jazmine calls herself an ‘ethical’ taxidermist to describe the way she produces work only using animals that have died from natural causes. Jazmine specialises in creating ethically sourced bespoke taxidermy for galler…

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Episode 80: Special guest: My sister is back for a catch-up! 56:50

1+ y ago56:50

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We last had a chat (a recorded chat - I speak to her outside the pod!) on Episode 35 in April 2021...but she’s back again for a catch-up…it’s my sister! Our previous chat here in case you missed it! We chat about: - Her life since 2021 and her career moves - The training and studying she has already done and what she hasn’t had the opportunity to d…

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17. Sensitive Plant and Olm 50:06

1+ y ago50:06

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🌿🌱 Revealing the Sensitive Plant and the mysterious Olm! 🌿🌱 Join your hosts, Stephanie and Connor, on a thrilling journey through the green wonders of nature in the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo! As your trusted guides, we unravel the secrets of the extraordinary sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica) and the enigmatic olm! 🌿 Sensitive Plant Sto…

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16. Planty Planty Interview-View #7: Ryan Dalton & Lou Sykes 48:43

1+ y ago48:43

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🌿🎙️ Pangolins and Gharials: Planty Planty Zoo Zoo's newest residents! 🎙️ Into The Wild podcast host Ryan Dalton and A Focus On Nature Creative Director Lou Sykes introduce two new animals to Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, the hypothetical zoo and botanical gardens dreamt up by podcast hosts Steph and Connor. 🐜 Chinese Pangolin Tales with Lou Sykes: After a…

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Episode 79: A huge 2023 round-up with Emily! 53:52

1+ y ago53:52

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Grab a hot drink and a snack because it's time for a huge 2023 catch-up episode with Emily! Things I cover: Podcast guests I've had on this year - a recap My podcaster Spotify wrapped stats! Q&A segment - answered questions from my Instagram stories A life update Books I've read this yearThings I mentioned: Lego succulent: https://www.lego.com/en-g…

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15. Planty Planty Interview-View #6: Nick Baker & Dave McCall 51:06

1+ y ago51:06

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🌿🎙️ Pesudoscorpions and Toco Toucans: Planty Planty Zoo Zoo's newest residents! 🎙️ Dive into the enchanting realms of #PlantyPlantyZooZoo with the dynamic duo, Steph and Connor! This episode features special guests, interviewed at Global Birdfair: incredible nature TV presenter Nick Baker (The Really Wild Show, Big Week At The Zoo) and amazing wild…

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Episode 78: Special Guest, Courn Ahn (Illustrator and Designer, @candy.courn) 58:39

1+ y ago58:39

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Today I have the wonderful Courn Ahn on as my special guest. Courn is a Queer Autistic Korean-American Illustrator and Designer. Their work depicts social justice, antiracism, and all things activism and they have over 5 years experience in the creative industry. You may know Courn through @candy.courn on TikTok and Instagram with their wonderful s…

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Dr. Samuel Mitchell - Volcanologist + Marine Geologist 43:26

1+ y ago43:26

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In episode 044 Elle chats with Dr. Samuel Mitchell, volcanologist, marine geologist and earth and ocean science communicator based at the University of Bristol, UK. His main research focuses on volcanic eruptions in our oceans, which has taken him across the world conducting field research on volcanoes on land and on the seafloor using oceanographi…

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14. Planty Planty Interview-View #5: Rosie Crowther, Matt Doogue and Alice Hunter 57:47

1+ y ago57:47

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🌿🐜 Discover our latest additions: Southern Tamanduas, Praying Mantises & British Swallowtails! 🦋🌿 Step into the enchanting world of biodiversity with the newest episode of #PlantyPlantyZooZoo! Join hosts Steph and Connor as they introduce captivating additions to their imaginary zoo and botanical garden, bringing you closer to the wonders of nature…

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13. Semper Augustus Tulip & Seadragons 39:50

1+ y ago39:50

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🌷🌊 Unveiling Semper Augustus Tulip and Enchanting Seadragons! 🌊🌷 Dive into the latest episode of ⁠Planty Planty Zoo Zoo⁠, where we unveil extraordinary new species for our imaginary zoo and botanical garden! Hosted by Steph and Connor - your guides to the wonders of the natural world! In this captivating instalment, we delve into the captivating hi…

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Episode 77: Special Guest, Georgia Holliday (Writer, Poet, Content Creator) 1:00:17

1+ y ago1:00:17

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On today's episode my special guest is the lovely Georgia Holliday. Georgia describes herself as an ADHD & autistic writer, poet and lifelong student of words. Her work explores feminism, neurodivergence, chronic illness and the glorious messiness of life. Georgia is also an English Lit & Creative Writing student, a wife, dog mum, content creator a…

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Episode 76, A September catch-up with Emily! 43:32

1+ y ago43:32

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Grab a hot drink and a snack because it's time for a catch-up episode with Emily! Links to things I mentioned: Durham University research project: https://sensorystreet.uk/2023/08/25/new-durham-university-impact-funding/ Keren's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NjpJ34V6WLb4hUhQgwXqy?si=3d619eac11b34e77 Neurospicey Podcast Instagram: https://…

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12. Mudskippers & Underground Plants 46:30

1+ y ago46:30

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🌿🦓 New Additions to Planty Planty Zoo Zoo: Underground Marvels & Mudskippers! 🦓🌿 Dive into the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where we unveil extraordinary new species for our imaginary zoo and botanical garden! Hosted by Steph and Connor, this episode is a treasure trove of biodiversity. 🐟 Meet the Mudskippers! Connor dives into the worl…

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11. Planty Planty Interview-View #4: Natalie and Sarah from Birda 29:30

1+ y ago29:30

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🌿🐦 Global Birdfair Interview: Meet Natalie and Sarah - Co-Founder, & Community Engagement Officer from Birda! 🦩🌊 Embark on a fascinating journey into the world of birdwatching with our latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo! Join hosts Steph and Connor as they delve into the innovative Birda app, making birdwatching more accessible than ever, thro…

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Episode 75: Special Guest, my friend Alice (Speech & Language Therapy Student) 58:02

2y ago58:02

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On today's episode I have special guest, Alice. Alice is 25, autistic and studying speech and language therapy. I've known Alice for quite a while now - we both knew each other growing up and we were both late-diagnosed as Autistic so this should be an interesting chat! Links to things Alice mentioned: Purple Ella's Discord: https://direct.me/purpl…

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10. Planty Planty Interview-View #3: Mya Bambrick 33:18

2y ago33:18

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🌿🦉 Global Birdfair Interview: Meet Mya Bambrick - BTO Youth Ambassador, Nature Writer & Vlogger! 🌙📝 Join us in the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where we sit down with the talented young birder, Mya Bambrick! Hosted by Steph and Connor, this episode offers an inspiring glimpse into Mya's journey as a conservation advocate and her passion…

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9. Planty Planty Interview-View #2: Lucy Lapwing and Ria from Button & Squirt 53:59

2y ago53:59

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🌿📺 Global Birdfair Interviews: Nature TV Presenter Lucy Lapwing and Wildlife Artist Ria from Button & Squirt! 🌱🎨 Join us for an engaging episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where we dive into the natural world with two remarkable guests! Hosted by Steph and Connor, this episode is a delightful blend of botanical wonders and artistic creativity. 🎙️ Me…

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Leif Bersweden - Botanist, Author + Nature Communicator 45:30

2y ago45:30

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In episode 043 Elle chats with Leif Bersweden, botanist, author and nature communicator. Leif Bersweden is a writer and botanist with a lifelong interest in nature, focusing on wild plants from the age of seven. He grew up in rural Wiltshire where he taught himself how to identify the local flora, eventually becoming a botanical tutor for The Speci…

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Episode 74: Special Guest, Ella Maisy Purvis (Actor) 32:56

2y ago32:56

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On today's episode I have the super lovely Ella Maisy Purvis. Ella is a classically trained ballet dancer who went on to retrain as an actor at LAMDA. Ella was a finalist at Theatre Royal Stratford Easts SLAMbition 2022, a monologue slam for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people. TV and Film credits include Blueprint, a BFI short, Heartstopper o…

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8. Planty Planty Interview-View #1: Ajay Tegala 32:20

2y ago32:20

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🌿🦁 Global Birdfair Interview: Meet Ajay Tegala - Ranger, Wildlife TV Presenter & Author! 📺📚 Tune in to the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where we sit down with the multi-talented Ajay Tegala! Hosted by Steph and Connor, this episode offers a captivating glimpse into Ajay's diverse career and his passion for conservation. 🎙️ Meet Ajay Teg…

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