Back To The Nest is a monthly podcast where Leah Kern sits down with a loved one to swap “acorns”—little tips and insights we’re currently leaning into. Acorns can be trivial things, like a fun new way to store earrings or a brand of clear lip gloss that tastes like vanilla and isn’t too sticky. But they can also be deeper nuggets of wisdom—lessons from therapy, profound lyrics, or a tip to calm existential anxiety. Acorns are the things we gather along the way, and Back To The Nest is the p ...
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Country Life magazine has been celebrating the best of life in Britain for over 126 years, from the castles and cottages that dot the land to the beautiful countryside around us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A wild and reckless recap of recent LoA action. Smack talk, strategy, and singling out simpletons, you'll find all that and more on Good Morning LoA!
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A podcast aimed at local artists and songwriters, giving them a place to share music, stories and experiences as they chase their dream.
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BirdCast is a podcast recorded entirely in a live bird aviary or bird environment. The Birdman Dad team strive to bring you new and interesting bird-related content regularly to improve your own aviaries and bird keeping skills set. Birdman Dad has a small YouTube following if you like videos. Co-host Kiah is keen to hear from any interested listeners to join BirdCast -email [email protected].
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You raised your kids. They’re launching their next chapter… but what about yours? Welcome to Encore Living, the show for empty nesters and midlife moms who suddenly have more time—and are ready to fill it with purpose, passion, and possibility. If you’re asking yourself, “What now?” or “Who am I without the role of full-time parent?”—you’re in the right place. Each week, Thor Challgren (TEDx speaker, author, and New Thought minister) shares heartfelt reflections, spiritual insight, and pract ...
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Live from the Digital Bird's Nest Sharon Marie White
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1:22:18Let's welcome back to the Georgia Songbirds a singer-songwriter from Canada Sharon Marie White. Sharon came back on the show to talk about all the new things that have happened in her musical journey since we last spoke. We talked about inspirations, new music, AI, Bond and so much more. We even listened to a few of her songs that are available for…
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What it's like to come face-to-face with a great white shark, by Dan Abbott of Netflix's All The Sharks
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32:27How do you come to a point in your life when you find yourself swimming with great white sharks? And how can it be that when you do, you find that moment 'completely normal'? Dan Abbott — aka Shark Man Dan — answered these and many more questions when he joined us on the Country Life Podcast at the beginning of 2025. In the six months or so since t…
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Marcus Janssen: Chelsea Lifejackets, bagging a 'MacNab' and recognising the best of the British countryside
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33:13'We still see people out wearing colours which we know for a fact we haven't produced in 15 or 20 years,' chuckles Marcus Janssen, head of Schöffel, as he speaks about the company's gilets — the 'Chelsea Lifejackets' — to James Fisher on this week's edition of the Country Life Podcast. Marcus took over at Schöffel after a career as a countryside jo…
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Corinne Fowler: Exploring the hidden history of the British countryside, one walk at a time
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30:04Corinne Fowler has never been one to shy away from straight talking. The Professor of Colonialism and Heritage at the University of Leicester made headlines for weeks back in 2020 after co-authoring a report for the National Trust on how the history and creation of many of our great houses are bound up with the history of slavery, conquest and colo…
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Live from the Digital Bird's Nest Michael Peterson
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1:35:30I'm very honored to introduce this Artist to the Georgia Songbirds Family. Let's welcome a bonafide 90's country hitmaker, songwriter, Artist, and just a great guy Michael Peterson. Michael came on the show and man did we have a good time. We talked about being Army Wives, 90's Country, Family Tragedy, inspirational stories and so much more. This i…
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Steve Backshall on sharks, idyllic childhoods and getting his fingertips eaten by piranhas
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24:40The adventurer, broadcaster, scientist and writer Steve Backshall has been a fixture on TV screens in Britain for nearly three decades — and we're absolutely thrilled that he joined James Fisher on the Country Life Podcast. • Listen to Country Life podcast on Apple Podcasts • Listen to Country Life podcast on Spotify • Listen to Country Life podcas…
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Live from Songbird's Studio Jesse Williams
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1:17:55Let's Welcome to the Georgia Songbirds family a local singer-songwriter, the winner of the Georgia vs Pennsylvania Songwriters Showdown and a super talented musician Jesse Williams. If you don't know Jesse you should really look into her music. She's one of a kind for sure, a truly old soul. Jesse came on the show and we talked blues, about her fam…
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Hannah Bourne-Taylor: Saving swifts, naked protests and the bird that nested in my hair
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26:04‘I thought, okay, well it worked for Lady Godiva, didn’t it? This whole naked stuff? So let me give that a try. I felt like it was the only option.’ Just as it worked for Lady Godiva, so it has for Hannah Bourne-Taylor, the campaigner, naturalist and writer who has spent years fighting for change to help Britain’s bird population — and particularly…
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Live from Songbirds Studio Cai Gray
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1:13:01Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds family a singer-songwriter that now calls Georgia home Mr Cai Gray. Cai came on the show to share his music and stories of his journey. We ended up talking about One Republic, The Last of Us(spoilers so beware), board games and more. He even played us a few songs. So pull up and seat and listen in to our conve…
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Weird Rituals, Living Alone, Bird By Bird, & Insurance [with Maddie]
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1:10:05Join Leah and one of her childhood best friends, Maddie, as they exchange acorns 🐿️ More From Maddie: Follow Maddie on Instagram for art Email Maddie about a custom piece: [email protected] More From Leah Subscribe to my personal Substack Listen to my other podcast, Shoulders Down Email me: [email protected]…
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Simon Armitage: "I've tried getting AI to write poems — and they've all been reassuringly awful"
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30:01Poet, author, musician and Yorkshireman, Simon Armitage has been Britain's Poet Laureate since 2019 — so we're thrilled that he joined James Fisher on the latest edition of the Country Life Podcast. From the surprising details of what he does — or, more accurately, doesn't — have to do as part of his role, to the primary school teacher who didn't e…
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Natalie Joly Live from the Digital Bird's Nest
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1:23:04Let's Welcome back to The Georgia Songbirds a singer-songwriter from Boston but out in Nashville chasing her dreams Natalie Joly. Not only did Natalie come back on the show to share some new music and stories but we were one of the first to hear the news about her being a new Mommy. So we talked about babies, family but we also talked about TV Show…
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Poppy Okotcha: The model-turned-gardener who swapped the catwalk for the vegetable patch
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25:11Amid the birdsong, the snores of a dog, and the purrs of a cat, sits Poppy Okotcha. The horticulturist and author joined the Country Life Podcast this week to discuss all things gardening and, specifically, its restorative effects on not only nature but people. • Listen to Country Life podcast on Apple Podcasts • Listen to Country Life podcast on S…
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Andy Gesnar Live from the Digital Bird's Nest
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1:07:32Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds family, from New Jersey a musician, promoter, lover of music and all round good guy Andy Gesnar. Andy is the owner of HIP Video Promo. He has been playing music since the 70's and doingVideo Promotion since 2000. Helping Independent Artists and Main Stream with their Video Promotions. His big break came when h…
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What you absolutely must see at the Chelsea Flower Show 2025, from the King's new rose to the 'perfect' garden
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34:11The Chelsea Flower Show is one of the high points of the summer: a celebration of plants, gardens and creativity, as well as an unbeatable opportunity to rub shoulders with those who share the passion for making the most of this gorgeous time of year in England. This year, Country Life has its own presence at the show, at stand PW210, and we're thr…
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Live from Songbirds Studio Matthew Thomas
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1:31:05Let's Welcome to the Songbird Family a local 17 year old singer-songwriter Matthew Thomas. I met Matthew at the open mic at Canton Theatre. He came on the show to share his music and story. We talked about High School. Teachers, the old Jukebox at Cherokee, Chick Fil A and more. Matthew even played a few songs for us. So pull up a chair and listen …
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Tony Juniper: Saving the world, breeding budgies and why the King is 'the most influential environmentalist of all time'
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31:28When it comes to England’s environment and our landscape, few people in the country are as important as Tony Juniper. Since 2019, he has been the chairman of Natural England, the public body for ensuring that the country’s natural environment is protected and enhanced. Not a small job, as we are sure you’ll agree. He is also a recognised authority …
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The Pine Box Dwellers Live form the Digital Bird's Nest
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1:28:41Let's Welcome to the Georgia Songbirds Family, right here from Georgia a local singer-songwriter from the band The Pine Box Dwellers, Sean Clark. Sean came on the show to talk about his band The Pine Box Dwellers, share some of their music and stories. We talked about True Blood, Skydiving, tricks of the trade Danzig and more. We also listened to a…
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Louis D. Hall: Crossing the Alps, sailing the Atlantic in a glorified bathtub and bringing sanity to how we live with horses
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32:00Most people have friends who text them about going to the pub. If you're Louis D. Hall, you've got friends who'll text you about crossing a mountain range, sailing the Atlantic or coming face to face with remote tribes. All in a normal day (or week's) work for Louis. Most recently, he's trekked on horseback from Italy to Cape Finisterre in Spain, i…
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From the Digital Bird's Nest Jennifer Alvarado's Album Review for "Lately"
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59:20Let's welcome back to the Georgia Songbirds a singer-songwriter from North Carolina Jennifer Alvarado. Jennifer came on the show to do an Album Review of her latest EP "Lately" She shared the stories behind each song as we listened in. So pull up a seat and listen in to the Albume Review if Jennifer's EP "Lately"…
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George Monbiot: 'Farmers need stability and security... Instead, they're contending with chaos'
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41:05For four four decades, George Monbiot has been one of Britain's strongest voices speaking out on the environment. After starting his career with the BBC, Monbiot is now best known for his books and his weekly column in The Guardian, winning a reputation as a tireless and passionate advocate for the natural world, as well as making plenty of enemies…
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Andrew James Live from the Digital Bird's Nest
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1:53:17Let's Welcome to the Georgia Songbirds family a singer-songwriter from Texas but now calls Georgia home, Andrew James. Andrew came on the show to share some music and stories. man did we have fun, right Kenny. We listened to a few of his songs but we also talked about writing, kids, the 90's, the time he met Willie Nelson and so much more. Pull up …
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Vintage tractors and memories of summers past, with Oliver Godfrey
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27:00Everyone has their passions. I, for example, enjoy collecting football shirts. Other people like stamps. Some people like vintage tractors. Oliver Godfrey, from Cheffins, is very good at auctioning them. It is important to understand people and their passions. So we asked Oliver to join the Country Life Podcast, to talk us through the slightly nich…
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College Decision Month—But What About Your Midlife Plan? #150
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17:49It’s April—aka College Decision Month. Your teen is making a huge life decision. But have you stopped to consider your own? Subscribe to Dr. Thor’s FREE Encore Living Insider newsletter here > Encore Living Insider Sign up for an Encore Roadmap Strategy Session with Dr. Thor here > Encore Roadmap Session Dr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tv Dr. Thor on…
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Ron Hayden Live From the Digital Bird's Nest
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1:41:07Let's Welcome to the Georgia Songbirds family a Singer-Songwriter from Illinois,Ron Hayden. Ron came on the show to share his music and stories. We had a fun conversation about rock music, memories, he told some inspirational stories about some of the work he does and more. We even listened to a few of his live recordings. So pull up a chair and li…
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Empty Nest Life: Why You Feel Lost (And Why That’s Totally Normal) #149
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18:34Feel lost after the kids leave? You're not alone. Today I share one shift that can change your empty nest experience. Subscribe to Dr. Thor’s FREE Encore Living Insider newsletter here > Encore Living Insider Sign up for an Encore Roadmap Strategy Session with Dr. Thor here > Encore Roadmap Session Dr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tv Dr. Thor on TikTo…
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Melissa Harrison: The accidental nature writer who became an accidental nature app developer
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31:12The nature writer, children's author and journalist Melissa Harrison joins James Fisher on the Country Life Podcast to talk about her life, her career, and how she found herself creating a smartphone app to help people connect with nature. • Listen to Country Life podcast on Apple Podcasts • Listen to Country Life podcast on Spotify • Listen to Cou…
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Tyler Lee Frush Live from Songbirds Studio
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2:13:43Let's Welcome to the Georgia Songbirds Family a local singer-songwriter from Georgia who I've heard about for years and finally got him to come on the show, Mr Tyler Lee Frush. Man did we have a fun conversation. We talked about everything under the sun, he played us a few of his songs, told the stories behind them and more. We talked about past re…
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The remarkable history of Britain and its animals, with Karen Jones
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28:00The animals we share Britain with mean far more to us than we realise. Beyond the obvious companionship, food and farming, they are a part of our folklore, our language and intertwined with our lives. Karen Jones, professor of environmental and cultural history at the University of Kent, has long been fascinated by the creatures that populate our i…
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Welcome to Back To The Nest! In this episode, Leah is sharing the piece that inspired this podcast and what you can expect from this show. For additional content and to make sure you never miss an episode, head to leahkern.substack.com and subscribe. To learn more about Leah's Intuitive Eating work visit https://leahkernrd.com/ or checkout Shoulder…
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Welcome to Back to the Nest. I'm your host, Leah Kern, and this is a monthly podcast where I sit down with a loved one to swap “acorns”— the little bits and tips we’re currently leaning into. Acorns can be trivial things, like a fun new way to store earrings or a brand of clear lip gloss that tastes like vanilla and isn’t too sticky. But they can a…
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Chloe Dalton: The woman who swapped top-level geopolitics to rescue a baby hare, and had her life changed forever
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36:05Before lockdown changed life in Britain in early 2020, Chloe Dalton led an almost overwhelmingly metropolitan existence. A foreign policy expert, her comfort zone was in the corridors of power, around Whitehall and Westminster, a person who — in her own words — was ‘addicted to the adrenaline’ of flying around the world playing a key role in the de…
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Live from the Digital Bird's Nest MK Strother
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1:13:57Let's Welcome to the Georgia Songbirds Family a local singer-songwriter from right here in Georgia Miss MK Strother. MK came on the show to share her music and stories with us. We talked about different organizations that help songwriters like YEP, Music Row Coach, and a few others. We also talked about Brut, pitching songs and more. So pull up a s…
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The photographer on a 15-year quest to find the most incredible doors in London, with Cath Harries
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30:31It's almost two decades since photographer Cath Harries set out to work on a book documenting London's finest pubs. As she walked the streets of the capital, however, she found herself wondering about a new project: London's most extraordinary doors. The idea took hold, and she found herself embarking upon a project which would take a decade and a …
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Live from the Digital Bird's Nest Jesse Spradlin
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1:15:50Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds Family a Singer-Songwriter from Texas and member of the band The Vintage Yell,Jesse Spradlin. You may recognize Jesse from the recent GA vs TX Songwriters Showdown. She made it all the way to the final 4. She recently came on the show to talk about her band The Vintage Yell, share some of their music, and the …
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Britain's whale boom and and the predator that's far scarier than a great white shark with Dan Abbott, aka Shark Man Dan
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32:15Wildlife cinematographer Dan Abbott has travelled the world documenting marine life from the peaceful turtles of the Mediterranean to the iconic great white sharks off the coast of South Africa. More recently, though, Dan has hit the headlines for the videos he has shared of the colonies of whales who have made the British coast a regular stop in r…
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Live from Songbirds Studio Zach Stich
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1:37:45Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds Family, local singer-songwriter Zach Stich. Zach came by the show to share some music and stories. We talked about Baseball, Middle School Band, his time working at a Zoo and much more. He even played a few songs for us. So pull up a seat and listen in to our conversation.…
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The timeless elegance of English country house style, with Guy Goodfellow and Steven Rodel
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34:33Guy Goodfellow and his Creative Director Steven Rodel have carved out a reputation as two of the finest interior designers working in Britain today. We're thrilled, then, that they were able to join us for the Country Life Podcast, to discuss the unique qualities of British design, the country house look, and what it feels like to see your cushions…
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Live from the Digital Bird's Nest Gandenae
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1:20:37Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds Family from Texas, singer-songwriter Gandenae. You might know of Gandenae from the recent GA vs TX Songwriter Showdown. She was one of Texas's amazing artists. Gandenae came on the show to share her music and stories. We talked about the competition, old cars, Paris, Modeling, Buddhism and more. We even listen…
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Eleanor Doughty: The secret lives of the aristocracy in Britain
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34:41After starting her career writing about student life, Eleanor began to write about Britain's great country houses, and — more importantly — the people who live in them. Over a decade later she has travelled to over 150 of the finest country piles in Britain, interviewing their owners to discover the ups and downs of their lives. Listen to the Count…
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The Purple Gren: A Dazzling Jewel for Your Aviary
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17:59One of the most breathtaking finches to keep in an aviary in Australia is the exquisite Purple Grenadier Finch (Uraeginthus ianthinogaster). Native to Africa, this stunning bird was last officially imported into Australia in the mid-1940s. While it has specific care requirements, adapting your aviary to meet its needs will be well worth the effort.…
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Have You Heard? with Jesse, Jordan, and Patrick Special Georgia or Texas edition
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1:14:13We're back with another fun filled episode of Have You Heard? This time me and the guys only pick Georgia or Texas Artists in honor of the Georgia vs Texas Songwriters Showdown currently going on. We are always looking for special guests or edition ideas so let us know. In the meantime pull up a seat and listen in to an hour of laughter, hijinks, a…
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Patrick Galbraith: Dukes, drug dealers, nudists, and the truth about access to Britain's countryside
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27:42Should we have a right to roam? It's something that we've talked about a fair bit at Country Life in recent times — not least with our articles from opposing sides of the argument from Alexander Darwall and Lewis Winks. Rather than just listen and read, Patrick the author and journalist Patrick Galbraith decided to travel the length and breadth of …
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Live from the Digital Bird's Nest Goldpine
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1:01:31Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds family a husband and wife duo out in Tennessee chasing their dream. Benjamin and Kassie Wilson otherwise known as Goldpine. Benjamin and Kassie came on the show to share their story and a little bit of music. we listened to a few of their songs and the stories behind them, we also talked about how they met, th…
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Gareth Dennis: The truth about HS2 that you never knew until it was too late
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37:29HS2: blot on the landscape? Or the greatest missed opportunity in a generation? What if the future of transport in Britain wasn't about electric cars and extra runways at Heathrow, but a 200-year-old technology of the past? That's the argument made by Gareth Dennis, the engineer, writer, policy adviser and podcaster who has made a name for himself …
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The Georgia Songbirds Weekly Top 10 Countdown Week 236
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1:07:01This week I decided to release the weekly countdown. If you don't know what that is, It's the top 10 voted on by the fans and 5 new songs from artists all over the world, different styles and different Genres. If you want to be on the show or part of the countdown just ask me how.By The Georgia Songbirds
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The best places to visit in 2025 and hunting for the Ark of the Covenant, with Lonely Planet's Tom Hall
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39:06It’s an annoying thing to have to write down, because in my head it felt like it was only yesterday, but it’s been 10 years since I finished university, packed a big rucksack, and went to go and see the world. Lots of people had gap years. We all knew that there were only two essential items that you needed. Some rehydration tablets and a Lonely Pl…
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This week is a special Album Review of my band's EP Yes M.A.M. Live. It has always been a bucket list of mine to record a live album. When we won Battle of the Bands we received a free video of our set so I took the audio from those and turned it into a Live Ep. Thank you to Madlife and Greg. So pull up a seat and listen to the stories and the song…
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Marina Gibson: The angler extraordinaire on salmon fishing, conservation and bagpipes on the Tay
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40:17We are back. Thank you all for bearing with us while we get our ducks in a row for another year of the Country Life Podcast. If it’s even possible, it’s going to be better than last year, that we can guarantee. Our first guest for 2025 is the legendary Marina Gibson, angler extraordinaire, who was more than happy to indulge me in lots of fishing re…
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Live from the Digital Bird's Nest The Burney Sisters
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1:07:13Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbird Family a singer-songwriter duo from Alabama The Burney Sisters. Emma and Bella came on the show to share their music and their stories. These sisters from Alabama are so talented, even being so young they have shared the stage with big names already. Starting from before they were even teenagers they have had a…
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