A fascinating look at the history of Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, and the Highlands, located on southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Explore its rich and sometimes mirky past with local Historian Sue Harper. Articles also available at https://westshorememories.substack.com Check it out!
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A weekly comics interview podcast hosted by David Harper of SKTCHD that gets the story behind the stories and creators we love, as well as the broader comic book industry. Website: SKTCHD.com Patreon: Patreon.com/OffPanel Twitter & Instagram: @slicedfriedgold/@SKTCHDcomic Email: [email protected]
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Discover gardening inspiration and advice from your favourite gardening experts with the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine team. Join Monty Don, Alan Titchmarsh, Adam Frost, Frances Tophill, Arit Anderson and others to garden for wildlife and wellness, sow and grow flourishing flowers, immerse in the benefits of nature, get the most from your vegetable plot, successfully use colour in the garden, enjoy the beauty of house plants and much, much more. With Sowalongs and Tea Break Tutorials too, we ...
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Just a quick intro to the Comics for Fun and Profit Podcast. We focus on Comic Books-What we love and Comic Speculation: buying comics to read, enjoy, collect and ultimately sell to someone else. We review the basics, discuss some of our strategies for sucess and learn from our past mistakes in the comic speculation market. We'd love your questions too - Email us at: [email protected] - Follow us on Twitter: @ComicsFunProfit Like us on Facebook: /ComicsForFunAndProfit
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Hosted by former Marvel entertainment lawyer Paul Sarker and entertainment enthusiast Mesh Lakhani, Better Call Paul will delve into the business and legal issues at play behind the glitz and glam. This show takes you beyond the catchy headlines to find out what’s really at play behind the scenes and gives you an introduction to the business side of show business.
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Nasturtiums are easy to grow plants and their cheerful flowers have inspired gardeners of many generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media
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Create a garden that transports you to a different place, with Jo and Andi Butler
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41:50 Jo and Andi Butler entered the BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Gardens of the Year competition last year. Find out about their experience of entering the competition, winning the coveted People's Choice Award, opening their garden to the public, and what their gardening plans are for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices…
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Embracing regenerative gardening, with Marian Boswall
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45:04 Would you believe that your garden, however big or small, could do some good in the face of the climate crisis? That it could help combat habitat and biodiversity loss, and also be a beautiful and personal sanctuary? Well, it's true. And the secret to all this and more lies in taking a regenerative approach to your outside space as leading landsc…
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Off Panel #501: Why We Love Comics with Kazu Kibuishi, Ryan North, and Lucy Knisley
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45:50In this week's road show episode of Off Panel, cartoonist Kazu Kibuishi, writer Ryan North, and cartoonist Lucy Knisley join the show to talk about why they love comics so much, albeit in individual segments. Up first, Kibuishi discusses the original appeal of comics, what stood out about the medium, comic strips and picture books, his reader self …
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One of the easiest vegetables to grow, beetroot is also incredibly versatile to use in the kitchen and it's packed with nutrients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media
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Episode 981: Episode 981-Jason Interviews Taki Soma, John Broglia, Mark Schey, Michael Avon Oeming - Alienated - Comixology
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55:11Episode 981-Jason Interviews Taki Soma, John Broglia, Mark Schey, Michael Avon Oeming - Alienated - Comixology ALIENATED - The time has come. The world wakes one morning to the news of alien contact. Finally. But they are all dead...except for one. What does it want, why did they arrive, and why did they all perish? When TJ, a retired teacher, and …
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How to succeed with peat-free, with Arit Anderson
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36:55As gardeners, we all know the environmental impact of peat, and why we need to stop using it. The challenge is how to garden successfully without using peat. Peat-free composts can be variable and more expensive than peat-based options. But award-winning garden designer and long-time sustainability advocate Arit Anderson has some top tips to help u…
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421. HBO Max Deja Vu, NBC Clears Path for NBA; & Charter Cox Cable Megamerger
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34:46Paul and Mesh begin with WBD’s announced rebrand of Max back to HBO Max and a few Cannes film festival highlights. Next, they recap 5 primetime shows that NBC recently cancelled, in part to make room for its new NBA telecasts which will air on Tuesdays and Sundays (in addition to Peacock). Finally, they break down a recently announced 34.5B merger …
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Get Better Yields for Less Effort Through Permaculture, with Huw Richards
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38:18What is permaculture, and why is everyone suddenly talking about it? To find out, we spoke with veg-growing YouTuber and author Huw Richards. He shows how it's all about following a handful of simple principles – principles that anyone can apply, even on a balcony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Off Panel #500: The Hologram Anniversary with Brandon Burpee
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1:42:06In the landmark, hologram-covered 500th episode of Off Panel, my pal Brandon Burpee returns to the show to hand out some awards and to answer questions from friends of the podcast. We discuss favorites and surprises from the first 500 episodes, the comics that aged the best and worst from the past decade, comic book crushes, advice for our previous…
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Episode 980: Episode 980-Connectivity, Battle Beast Blind Bags, Exquisite Corpses, Jessica Jones, Gary Vee + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew
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42:18Episode 980-Connectivity, Battle Beast Blind Bags, Exquisite Corpses, Jessica Jones, Gary Vee + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew ABSOLUTE FLASH #3 (W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Nick Robles CATWOMAN #76 (W) Torunn Gronbekk (A) Patricio Delpeche (CA) Inhyuk Lee Songs by Drew - Static & Disconnect & Sync Need an LCS Kowabunga Comics https://kowabungacom…
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Easy to grow and with so many varieties to choose from in many colours, shapes and textures, lettuce is a fabulous vegetable to grow from seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media
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Show-Stopping Plant Combinations, with Carol Klein
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50:49Do you know the secret to creating show-stopping planting combinations? Combining plants in ways that means they look good and grow well together. Plantswoman Carol Klein has spent decades growing and exhibiting plants at over 200 RHS shows, winning a slew of gold medals. Her encyclopaedic plant knowledge combined with her artistic flair makes her …
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420. Conclave: A New Pope, College Sports Commission, and Hollywood Tariffs
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35:13Paul and Mesh begin with life imitating art as the real-life 2025 Conclave has a few striking similarities to the 2024 Best Picture nominee Conclave. Next, they discuss President Trump's intent to establish a College Sports Commission to be co-chaired by Nick Saban and Cody Campbell. Finally, Paul and Mesh breakdown the latest entertainment tariffs…
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Behind the scenes of Jo Thompson's medal-winning Chelsea Flower Show garden
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39:30 This year's flower show season is well and truly upon us, and one of the highlights is, of course, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Multi-award winning garden designer and plants woman, Jo Thompson, describes her Chelsea show garden and the story behind it celebrating the transformative effect of second chances through horticulture. Hear Jo's experi…
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Off Panel #499: Giallo-wood with Alejandro Arbona
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1:18:00Writer/editor Alejandro Arbona joins the show to talk about his shift towards writing and his upcoming Kickstarter for his new graphic novel Lake Yellowwood Slaughter. Arbona discusses how he views himself these days, shifting how he's perceived, navigating the current publisher landscape, how he decides which projects to take on, the big things he…
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Episode 979: Episode 979-Gotta Catch Up, Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four Re-Number, Chip Does Cap + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew
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46:08Episode 979-Gotta Catch Up, Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four Re-Number, Chip Does Cap + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew HUCK II #1 DARK HORSE(W) Mark Millar (A) Rafael Albuquerque (CA) Jae Lee EXQUISITE CORPSES #1 Image (W) James Tynion IV (A) Michael Walsh, Jordie Bellaire (CA) Jenny Frison Songs by Drew - No Spoilers Please & Next Up & Shut It …
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Sowalong - Courgettes with Catherine Mansley
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8:36Courgettes are a great crop to grow with kids, as they're pretty reliable, and come in wonderful shapes and colours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media
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Famous for designing clothes and home furnishings, discover how Jasper Conran brings his famous design style to his Dorset garden. He also shares his inspiration for creative planting, engaging in the surrounding landscape for a wider garden picture, and his passion for nature and connecting to the countryside. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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419. Thunderbolts* Opens, Diddy Trial Kicks Off
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33:55Paul and Mesh begin with a recap of Marvel's Thunderbolts* box office performance which was solid but not a home run. Next, they discuss the start of Diddy's criminal trial in New York after Diddy rejected a plea deal on the eve of trial. Finally, Paul provides an update on the FCC and potential replacements for democratic commissioners, including …
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Grow a kitchen garden from scratch in a tiny space, with Martha Swales
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52:08Want to start growing but not sure where to start? Martha Swales shares her inspiring tips on what to grow and how to get started, no matter how small your space. Martha also discusses accidentally amassing a following on social media and her passion for turning harvests into delicious recipes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices…
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Episode 978: Episode 978-Jason Interviews Rylend Grant - The Peacekeepers
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53:40Episode 978-Jason Interviews Rylend Grant - The Peacekeepers THE PEACEKEEPERS - All hell breaks loose in a quaint northern Michigan community when a team of in-over-their-heads bank robbers kills a beloved Sheriff’s Deputy. In a small town with BIG secrets, local detective Richard Holton races to peel back the layers of a depraved down home conspir…
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Off Panel #498: Committed to Beef with Jonathan Hickman
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1:12:44Writer Jonathan Hickman joins the show to talk about this phase in his career and the varying projects he's working on. Hickman discusses his love of the World Cup, the phase he finds himself in, his current reality versus his previous one, why Imperial is a focus, his project mix, whether he has to think differently because the current market, pro…
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Episode 977: Episode 977-CYA Skype, Dirty Diamond, Darth Talon, DC AllAbsolute, Sentient Adamantium + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew
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1:17:16Episode 977-CYA Skype, Dirty Diamond, Darth Talon, DC AllAbsolute, Sentient Adamantium, + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew GROMMETS #7 (OF 7) image comics (W) Rick Remender, Brian Posehn (A) Brett Parson MARK SPEARS MONSTERS #4 KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT (W) Mark Spears Songs by Drew - Last Call & Skype Shift Need an LCS Kowabunga Comics https://k…
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It's easy to grow these hardy annuals and, if you let them grow and self seed, it's almost impossible not to have them as part of your plot forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media
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Make your garden more sustainable, with Poppy Okotcha
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48:11Do you like the idea of becoming more self-sufficient, living more in harmony with nature and in a way that is more environmentally sustainable? Poppy Okotcha gave up a glamorous modelling career, and moved to Devon where she’s creating a wild garden, following regenerative gardening principles. Poppy shares what regenerative gardening and permacul…
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418. Sinners Sizzles, Sarandos Speaks, and YouTube Turns 20
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31:48Paul and Mesh begin with a discussion of Ryan Coogler's Sinners which continues his stellar trajectory and whether his bespoke deal with WB could become a trend. Next, they discuss Ted Sarandos' comments regarding the theatre experience and shifting consumer preferences. Finally, they celebrate YouTube which turned 20 in April and look back at how …
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Super-charge the colour in your garden, with Ann-Marie Powell
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37:56Adding colour can transform a garden or outdoor space – and it can be a way of expressing personality and creativity, but how do we make sure our colour choices work well in the garden for year-round interest and enjoyment? And that our potentially flamboyant designs don’t end up a chaotic mess. Ann-Marie Powell, award-winning garden designer, disc…
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Off Panel #497: Chekhov's Tree Robot with Sophie Campbell
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1:12:57Writer/artist Sophie Campbell joins the show to talk about her career in comics and her work on the upcoming Supergirl at DC Comics. Campbell discusses her comic origins, the SCAD experience, her evolving relationship with comics, her writer/artist lean, how Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles became her for-hire home, the project she learned the most fro…
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Episode 976: Episode 976-Jason Interviews Matt Bors and Fred Harper - Toxic Avenger - AHOY Comics
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49:26Episode 976-Jason Interviews Matt Bors and Fred Harper Toxic Avenger AHOY Comics The classic film and animated series returns to comics with a 21st-century spin. On the run from bullies, teenager Melvin Junko runs straight into a massive chemical waste spill that transforms him into a hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength—the …
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Zinnias are found in the wild in Mexico and southwestern USA. So you instantly know that they love warmth and sunshine. So bring on the long hot summers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media
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Can Gardening Save the World? With Dr Harry Watkins
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34:49With the joint challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss looming, how can we gardeners make a difference? To find out, we spoke to Dr Harry Watkins, Director of St Andrews Botanic Garden (a participating garden for this year's GW 2-for-1 Gardens scheme) where he's heading up a novel approach to gardening in the face of these two big challe…
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417. Drake Sues to end Rap Battle and NIL QB Drama
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35:58This week, Paul and Mesh begin with musical festival season as Coachella concludes and Fyre Festival 2 hits the brakes. Next, they discuss Drake’s amended defamation complaint against his own label, Universal Music Group, resulting from his rap beef with Kendrick Lamar. Finally, Paul breaks down college football QB, Nico Iamaleava, leaving the Univ…
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Enjoying her Somerset estate with her family, Sarah Beeny discusses managing the farmland as well as the garden space. As custodians of the land for now and future generations, Sarah is inspired to encourage wildlife, plant trees and hedgerows and improve soil health. She also delights in time spent in her greenhouse and discloses plans she has for…
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Off Panel #496: Comic Roots with Craig Thompson
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1:12:56Cartoonist Craig Thompson joins the show to chat about his comics career and life before diving into his upcoming graphic novel, Ginseng Roots. Thompson discusses his journeys as a creator, the people he meets, his comics connection, his lean towards black and white, his relationship with Blankets, how memoir work changes relationships, the Space D…
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When sunflowers start to bloom, there's nothing like it. Their heads light up any garden and are a haven for wildlife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media
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Buy the best plants and bag a bargain, with Matthew Wilson
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49:12Do you know the secrets to getting a good deal at the garden centre? When you’re presented with rows of plants for sale, can you pick out the healthy plants that are bursting with life, and avoid the plants that are not going to last. Designer and Gardeners' Question Time-regular Matthew Wilson previously ran London’s oldest nursery, and he going t…
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416. Prada buys Versace and James Cameron embraces AI in VFX
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36:09Paul and Mesh begin with a luxury fashion update as Versace announced that it would be acquired by Prada to create a team-up of Italian luxury fashion brands. Next, Paul discusses the massive $1.68 billion dollar damages award in the sexual assault trial against writer director James Toback. Finally, Paul and Mesh discuss James Cameron, one of the …
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Garden design ideas, with Pollyanna Wilkinson
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46:40Do you know the secrets to getting a good deal at the garden centre? When you’re presented with rows of plants for sale, can you pick out the healthy plants that are bursting with life, and avoid the plants that are not going to last. Designer and Gardeners' Question Time-regular Matthew Wilson previously ran London’s oldest nursery, and he going t…
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Off Panel #495: The Canva Background with Heidi MacDonald
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1:10:39The Beat's Heidi MacDonald returns to the show to chat about a particularly wild time in the comic industry. MacDonald discusses the insanity of this moment, staying on top of everything, the Diamond Comic Distributors bankruptcy mess (note: This was recorded before the final decision of who won was in), the varying players, why Diamond may have fa…
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Episode 975: Episode 975-No Tariffs for Comics, Alliance Sues Diamond, White Rabbit, BKV Spectators, Brand New Day + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew
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57:41Episode 975-No Tariffs for Comics, Alliance Sues Diamond, White Rabbit, BKV Spectators, Brand New Day + Sneak Peek at Next Week w/Kyle & Drew ULTIMATE WOLVERINE #4 (W) Chris Condon (A) Alessandro Cappuccio (CA) David Aja BURIED LONG LONG AGO #1 Mad Cave (W) Anthony Cleveland (A/CA) Alex Cormack Songs by Drew - Exempt & Tarriff-Proof Heroes Need an …
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From a single squash seed comes an enormous plant, bearing outrageously beautiful, sometimes rather exotic, and really quite tasty fruits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media
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Grow More Veg in a Small Space, with Adam Frost
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46:00 Do you want to grow your own veg but have limited space? Perhaps you've got room for a window box or a few containers and don't know where to start. Maybe you're dreaming of fresh, homegrown fruit but don't quite know how to fit it into your plot. Gardeners' World presenter Adam Frost reveals how you can grow your own harvests, no matter how small…
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415. Cinema Con 2025, Tariffs hit Hollywood, and Arkansas Social Media Law
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35:14This week, Paul shouts out Newsmax and their successful IPO before Mesh and Paul go over their top Cinema Con 2025 films. Next, they discuss the impact of tariffs on the entertainment industry, not that they have any answers. Finally, Paul provides an update on NetChoice v. Griffin, a ruling which struck down Arkansas' 2023 Social Media Safety Act …
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Many of us are itching to get out in the garden when spring finally arrives and the weather allows. It feels fantastic to be out in the garden once again, but with much to do and prepare for the coming gardening season, how can we make sure our gardening enthusiasm doesn't get the better of us and we end up with aches and pains or even incur an in…
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Off Panel #494: Corpse Crew with James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh
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1:14:57Writer James Tynion IV and artist Michael Walsh join the show to share the story behind their upcoming Image Comics series Exquisite Corpses. They discuss their recent travel, convention experiences, the origins of Exquisite Corpses, it as a game, the book's summits, how they shaped the book, its iterative nature, the people and killers in the stor…
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Episode 974: Episode 974-Jason Interviews Omar Morales - Major Thomás - Comixology
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55:03Episode 974-Jason Interviews Omar Morales - Major Thomás - Comixology A Mexican-American farm worker becomes a NASA astronaut and just as his dreams begin to blast off, he gets lost in the middle of a space war, marooned with crushing regret about his life choices.With a forward by Astronaut Jose M. Hernandez, Major Thomás is an inspiring hero’s jo…
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Onion soup, onion gravy, in our cheese and onion sandwiches, onion bread. You just can't get away from onions. They're a staple in a whole range of dishes and a must grow crop for the garden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media
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Your Best Spring Garden, with Frances Tophill
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41:38April showers, longer lighter days, sunshine and birdsong are all signs that spring is here. There’s an energy that’s awoken and we’re all raring to get out in the garden once again. Plantsperson, author and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Frances Tophill, shares what we should be doing in the garden in Spring and how to get started for the year. L…
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414. Sundance's New Digs & AI Video Editor Update
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33:55This week, Paul and Mesh begin with a discussion of the use of trademarks in Film and TV and discuss some recent controversies. Next, they update us on Sundance's relocation from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado beginning in 2027. Finally, Mesh shares the amazing developments he is seeing in the AI space for photo and video editing. Learn more …
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