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Jean Lord narrates the history of the Ribble Valley Village of Whalley. In each episode Jean guides you around the village describing the history of the area, in a well researched and written podcast. As well as history there are stories of Whalley too. This podcast is for locals and visitors alike who want to know more about The Local History of Whalley.
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Deep conversations, Immersive documentaries, compelling stories and everything in between. Created by sound designer Tom Whalley, SGR is made to make every listen feel special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Your ultimate (and accurate) guide to Italian culture! Italian, For Sure goes beyond the cliches and stereotypes to reveal the true Italian way of living. Catrin Skaperdas, an American living in Italy, hosts lively interviews with locals in an effort to give Italians the (befitting) stage to passionately share their wisdom, stories and insights about Italy. This podcast is perfect for listeners who desire to learn more about Italian culture, dream of moving to Italy, plan on visiting or stud ...
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Two Big Egos in a Small Car

Graham Chalmers and Charles Hutchinson

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A passionately laid back overview of the arts and culture scene in York and Harrogate with observations on journalism. This podcast is hosted by Charles Hutchinson and Graham Chalmers and regular guests.
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One Cool Thing is a podcast speaking with people in and around videogames about One Cool Thing not from games which is really fascinating them at the moment. One of the founding principles of Die Gute Fabrik is interdisciplinarity - collaborating with people from other art forms to bring fresh ideas to video games. And that’s also what’s at the heart of this podcast series: what not from games is shaping how people think about making games right now? As host, each week DGF Studio Lead Hannah ...
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Mountain Air is a podcast about outdoor people. Whether guide, photographer, writer, film-maker, athlete, enthusiast or other, each episode focuses on a different individual with a unique tale to tell. They each have one thing in common: a love of places high, wild, and free.
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LifeDoneDifferent.ly

Neil Witten & Ray Richards

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Do you wonder whether there’s another way? Another, more creative, more meaningful approach to living your life. Well there is and there’s a growing movement of people from all kinds of walks of life who are proving that the way we end up doing what we do in life is often a side effect of external forces. Rather than a deliberate, conscious and authentic set of choices that have come from you and your unique needs. What are you chasing? Success? Safety? Fame? Fortune? Recognition? Have you s ...
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EJ Scott has in depth conversations with celebrity guests, actors, writers, directors, producers, comedians, improvisers, comic book artists and writers, musicians, legends and up and comers. Conversational, open, honest and humorous. Guests that brought you The Walking Dead, VEEP, True Blood, Marvel's Daredevil, Marvel's Luke Cage, Areested Development, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, Stranger Things, Breaking Bad, Saturday Night Live, MADtv, The Good Wi ...
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The Run Down Podcast is created by Bookhounds, a running club AND a reading group. Bookhounds is a monthly book subscription box delivering running inspiration to your door. In The Run Down we review our 'Book of the Month'. The show is hosted by Char Binns, Top Dog and Jak Smithson, Sound Hound and we invite a special guest from the world of running to join our reading group every month. The Run Down is THE podcast for running books. Essential listening for people who love running and reading.
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FCA needs to answer serious questions over car finance Court of Appeal decision ‘Chaos’: Car finance grinding to a halt in wake of Court of Appeal decision – but what happens next? Has the government quietly reinstated the 2030 petrol and diesel car ban? Lookers crashes to £1.8m loss as delayed accounts reveal impact of Global Auto Holdings takeove…
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Jaguar stops selling new cars in the UK as brand readies rebirth in 2026 Auto Trader looks to ‘revolutionise automotive retailing’ with new AI platform for car dealers Auto Trader Group sees boost in revenue and profits despite Autorama losses Tesla’s self-service test drives could remove the need for dealers in future Marshall Motor Group sees pro…
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Graham tells us what he learned by talking to Sean O'Hagan from the High Llamas when he saw the band at Hebden Bridge last weekend. Graham has also been watching Fellini's Roma (1972) in Italian! And visiting the new William Morris arts and crafts exhibition in York, which of course Charles has seen too. The duo comment on the recent announcement t…
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(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) How are weddings in Italy different than weddings in America? As an American that recently got married in Italy, host Catrin Skaperdas noticed a lot of cultural differences between weddings she had experienced in the U.S. and traditions in Italy. Join newly-wed American host Catrin Skaperdas and guest Caroli…
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A massive thank you to all our guests and collaborators, we've made it to our 200th episode! To mark such a special occasion Charles and Graham are absolutely delighted to welcome Peter Brewis, co-founder of Sunderland indie legends, Field Music. Peter is here to talk about the new Field Music album, Limits of Language. Keep in touch with Two Big E…
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ZEV mandate dubbed ‘political suicide’ in House of Lords debate on electric vehicles SMMT repeats calls for incentives on new EVs as UK manufacturing slumps by over 20% MG is hottest EV brand on Auto Trader in October as carmakers slash prices of new cars Volkswagen Finance fined £5.4m after FCA rules it failed to treat vulnerable customers fairly …
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Graham discusses how his Supertramp Q&A session with legendary music producer, Ken Scott went in Harrogate. Ken Scott was shooting from the hip and taking no prisoners. Graham also reflects on the future of guitar bands as he attended an all-day gig at the Brudenell Social Club in Leeds. The arts world turned up for the funeral of Beatnik poet Heat…
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Outspoken Stellantis boss Maria Grazia Davino leaves company with immediate effect Vertu to axe Bristol Street Motors and Macklin Motors names as it delivers strong half-year results Vauxhall ‘super confident’ of hitting ZEV targets this year, says managing director The Paris Motor Show is back and these are the exciting new cars which have caught …
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(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) Discover the vibrant world of workout culture in Italy, and join host Catrin Skaperdas and guest Gabriele Tortorella - Head of Curriculum at Barry's Milan - as they laugh their way through a conversation about Italian culture inclusive of: Athleisure in Italy Boutique fitness studios in Italy What time Barry…
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Average discounts on EVs are now almost double what they are on ICE vehicles Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares to retire as carmaker announces major reshuffle of top team Big Motoring World posts slashed profits in last full year under the control of Peter Waddell Amari Supercars sees profits dip as income from luxury vehicle sales takes a slide Ineos …
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Graham discusses his recent travels in modern Emilia-Romagna, how Romeo and Juliet mania is Verona's Harry Potter and why the absence of Ramones t-shirts worn on the streets is probably an expression of Italy's innate coolness. Charles applauds the 'annus miraculous' for Shed Seven's 30th anniversary tour and album releases amid the release of the …
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Graham pays tribute to Harrogate poet and musician, Heath Common who has sadly passed away. Read Graham's obituary. Graham and Charles discuss how English Teacher winning this year's Mercury Prize finally recognises Leeds as a music city. Charles reflects on seeing the incomparable Elvis Costello and Steve Nieve at their 15 Songs in 50 Years gig at…
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Sytner boss Darren Edwards announces retirement after illustrious 40-year career Ford boss rules out restricting supply of petrol and diesel cars to dealers to meet eco targets Carmakers and SMMT lobby Government to cut VAT on new EVs amid ‘barely moving’ demand Peter Waddell launches unfair dismissal case against Big Motoring World Car auction sit…
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(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) Sharing her journey between childhood and adulthood in Italy - full of cultural differences that shocked our American host - is Federica Mutti. Content Creator (47k+ YouTube), Published Author, and Co-Founder of MUNU Communications Agency. From describing the university experience, to when Italians typically…
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Charles and Graham talk to Leeds based writer and musician, Boff Whalley about his new musical for Red Ladder Theatre Company. Sanctuary - co-written with playwright, Sarah Woods - is a brand-new musical that welcomes us in and asks the question: do we want safety and freedom for only ourselves, or for us all? Graham reports on meeting Chris Simpso…
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Time for motor trade to move past agency model ‘false dawn’ – Cox Automotive Eastern Western sees profits slide as Mercedes’ agency sales model sucks £50m from revenue MG named the most unreliable used car brand as top 10 worst manufacturers revealed FCA officially extends pause on complaints handling in motor finance commission scandal Tesla Model…
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Graham and Charles discuss meeting Jim Moir (AKA Vic Reeves) at his new exhibition at RedHouse Originals in Harrogate which leads into a discussion about bird art. Graham has been listening to upcoming Irish garage-punk band, Sprints. Charles reviews Alan Ayckbourn’s new play, Show & Tell at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough. It's his 90th …
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Automotive industry reacts to 2030 U-turn as bosses welcome closer government engagement Bosses at family-run Vospers warn of automotive ‘trade war’ as profits slump in latest accounts Jaguar dealers in for a ‘messy year’, says JLR boss Rawdon Glover Boss Jon Wakefield leaves dealer group Harwoods with immediate effect Big Motoring World ‘consolida…
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(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) As an Italian living in America for over two years, Michele D’Innella has noticed plenty of interesting cultural differences between the U.S. and Italy. His unique experiences - having gone to law school in both countries - make his perspective fascinating as he brings us unique tidbits about Italian culture…
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> Find galleries, blog posts and many more episodes at www.mountainairpodcast.uk “I want to help people and I want to be useful, and that’s the main reason for doing it all” Episode 3#08 meets Claire Maxted, who was forced to run at school. She hated it. Yet, just a couple of decades later the recently appointed BMC Summit editor can count Trail Ru…
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Visit: https://mountainairpodcast.uk/ Bonus episodes don’t come more exciting than this. To accompany a written interview on UKHillwalking, here’s the audio of my conversation with Shane Ohly following his stunning continuous completion of the Dragon’s Back Race route from 15-19 August 2024. Thanks to Steve Ashworth for use of the accompanying pict…
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Charles and Graham continue reflecting on their Edinburgh trip with a discussion about the Edinburgh Art Festival. Graham has finished his biography of Chris Simpson and the band Magna Carta and shares next steps and a few thoughts about what it was like getting to know the songwriter behind one of Britain's least known bands from the 70's - but a …
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Dealers vital ‘pillars’ to success for Chinese newcomers Omoda and Jaecoo Volvo boss says firm won’t launch an unfinished car again as EX90 rolls out missing tech Carmakers could be fined billions for failing to hit strict CO2 targets due to falling EV sales US giant Lithia’s new UK business saw pre-tax profit plummet in 2023 after major acquisitio…
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Graham and Charles reflect on another superb Edinburgh Festival visit. Charles talks about his favourite films at Edinburgh, whereas Graham opts to share some of his “celebrity encounters", including a memorable encounter with Argentinian-Italian director, Gaspar Noé. Graham was at Leeds Festival this weekend and saw Lana Del Ray but preferred Sun …
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Polestar UK abandons agency sales model as it looks to increase sales Used car dealer wins legal fight against customer who exploited distance-selling loophole Volvo ditches target of only selling purely electric cars by 2030 Former Volkswagen boss faces up to 10 years in jail as trial over emissions rigging starts Volvo ditches target of only sell…
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In this special one-off episode, brought to you in association with Motorway, our regular Car Dealer Podcast hosts are joined by three experts to discuss our favourite stories of the year. Mike Brewer of Wheeler Dealers, Estelle Miller of EV Experts, and Sean Kelly of Vines Group bring their respective expertise to Podcast Live – all recorded in fr…
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(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) (TW: Mentions of suicide and sex) Helping us navigate the mental health system in Italy is Donatella Fiacchino, an Italian clinical psychologist and sex therapist. Whether you're considering relocating to Italy or simply curious about the differences in mental healthcare, this episode offers a fascinating gl…
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Wheeler Dealer star Mike Brewer joins our Podcast Live line-up – get your tickets here Video: Used car prices slipped by ‘just’ 0.6% in August as strong demand propped up values Vauxhall becomes first carmaker to price an electric model the same as a petrol Family-owned Alan Day Motor Group to open BYD dealership in London Family-owned Peter Cooper…
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At the 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival, Charles and Graham take the opportunity to interview documentary filmmaker, author, curator and former EIFF director, Mark Cousins and talk to him, in particular, about his latest book, Dear Orson Welles and Other Essays, a series of ‘conversations’ with the artists, poets, directors, and filmmaker…
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Two weeks to go to our social gathering for the motor trade: Car Dealer Podcast Live 2024 Ex-Lookers chief operating officer Duncan McPhee joining Hendy Group in same role Heavy discounting of electric models likely as manufacturers grapple with ZEV mandate FCA renews warning over value for money in Gap insurance sector Aug 21: Company insolvencies…
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(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) Visitors of Venice (past, current, and future) will gain a lot of uncommonly told info about "Venezia," as it's known in Italy, in this episode. "Attenzione pickpocket!" Whether you want to know more about that viral TikTok sound, the truth about "La Dolce Vita," or if Italians really use gondola's to get ar…
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Graham discusses the decline of main stream films since the 1970s after having recently watching Woody Allen's Manhattan (1979) and John Landis's Animal House (1978). Coming up at the 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival what are Graham and Charles looking forward to? Charles reflects on Banksy’s latest artwork series, the coverage it has att…
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Sun Motors launches with aim of shaking up UK’s car-buying and financing landscape Jaguar dealers will have no new cars to sell in 2025 as carmaker readies luxury electric GT for ’26 Changes to EV incentives could harm take-up, warns motor finance firm New car sales will be ‘extremely challenging’ in Q4 as ZEV mandate is set to bite hard Second spe…
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Graham and Charles are looking forward to the 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival. Graham previews a new exhibition at Red House Art Gallery in Harrogate by Dan Baldwin Charles highlights the York Purple Signs campaign, and especially their posters trying to establish behaviour patterns in relation to drink. Go Steady! We’ve got enough histo…
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Second special guest announced for Car Dealer Podcast Live event – book tickets here Subaru is voted best car brand by owners as buyers deliver brutal verdict on MG New car registrations rose in July, but falling consumer demand is a ‘concern’ – SMMT Motors paid ‘up to £5m’ for Cazoo brand after online used car dealer tried desperately to sell it S…
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(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) Stefania Okereke gets deep about her experience as a Black woman that grew up in Cremona, Italy, but not before she shares delicious details about Italian food that she learned while touring Italy to produce a show with Amazon Prime: the first time Stefania saw pappardelle, how to cook a perfect bistecca all…
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Graham takes pleasure in hearing some unexpected hits from the current Deer Shed Festival in North Yorkshire including Simon Armitage and The Coral. Charles reflects on enjoying the sculpture park at Thirsk Hall, as well as the Himalayan Gardens near Ripon. Newby Hall and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Graham discusses great essay writers: How recen…
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‘The police don’t want to know’: Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer on how motor traders can protect themselves from scams ⁠Dacia Sandero named Europe’s best-selling car for the first half of this year⁠ US giant Group 1 completes £346m Inchcape acquisition, doubling its UK footprint Mark Raban expected to take helm of combined Inchcape and Group 1 Automoti…
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Graham spoke to bestselling crime author Mark Billingham at the world's greatest crime writing festival in Harrogate last week, the Theakston's Old Perculier Charles reviews Shed Seven in Museum Gardens, York. Futuresound’s three day festival with a homecoming celebration for the band - though they never left York. Graham discusses rock archaeology…
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Parked up atop the ramp at her home in Sprout Lake since the 2016 Oshkosh Airshow, the Mars will soon fly once more. This will be an historic event. One of the last times, a 1940’s era, 4 engine flying boat, one with a wingspan greater than a 747-300, will ever fly again. And I had to get there to check it out myself. Follow me on Instagram! https:…
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Used EV dealer Estelle Miller to take the stage at Car Dealer Podcast Live – book tickets here SMMT wants ‘flexibility’ on 2030 ban with several brands currently ‘struggling to comply’ Used car dealer Sentinel Cars put into administration owing creditors nearly £7m Honda e:Ny1 back on top as ‘hottest’ new car on Auto Trader, thanks to big affordabi…
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(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) Trying to learn Italian, dream of learning the language, or have Italian roots? Roberto Cittadini, an Italian teacher for 30 years, explains why learning the language is the key to unlocking Italy. Imagine understanding Italian conversations around you, appreciating the culture more, and making Italian frien…
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Graham continues his preview of this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival and why it is a return to its strengths. Graham considers why he genuinely doesn’t like tribute acts. Charles agrees but then adds how much he enjoyed, Sarah Louise Young's I Am Your Tribute, all about tribute acts at Theatre@41, Monkgate, York, Graham celebrates Yoko…
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Cinch launching used car dealerships across the UK with first one on former Cazoo site Cazoo administrators blame ‘aggressive expansion strategies’ as documents reveal nearly £260m of unsecured debt Only 1 in 7 of today’s Chinese EV brands will be profitable by the end of the decade, analyst claims Young people want to buy used cars but they are be…
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Graham discusses the brilliant new book, Ways of Art by the Sunday Times art critic, Laura Freeman. Ways of Art tells the story of art collecting legend Jim Ede, the creator of Kettle's Yard in Cambridge Charles reports on Bomb Squad's latest exhibition in York, Rise of the Vandals, which took place over three weekends at 2, Low Ouse Gate. The exhi…
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Get your tickets for the Car Dealer Podcast Live on September 4 and be part of the show Ford goes back to the future as it revives iconic Capri nameplate as electric SUV Motors launches new Cazoo app for used cars and says updated website is on its way Land Rover serves up most profitable used cars so far in 2024 Glyn Hopkin Group sold to its emplo…
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Food is all-around better in Italy than everywhere else in the world... or is it? Pablo D’Ambrosi, Director of Food For Profit, exposes the meat industry in a way you've probably never heard before. An Italian living in London and an American living in Italy start the chat by getting into reactions when telling people you live in a different countr…
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Graham and Charles interview Pete Oxley, the guitarist and bandleader behind, Hejira - a group that celebrates the music of Joni Mitchell and is definitely not a tribute band. Their setlist is drawn from Joni Mitchell's live album, Shadows And Light. Comprising highly experienced jazz musicians, Hejira is fronted by the brilliant Hattie Whitehead. …
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Cazoo officially winding up and liquidators appointed following shareholder vote Documents reveal Cazoo Ltd has nearly £190m of unsecured debt Stellantis boss on potentially pulling UK production, her love for the 2030 ban and what she needs to fix next Stellantis boss on late dealer bonus payments, cars stuck at ports and agency sales delay It may…
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