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Time Off - Two Lots Basic Notes

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  I forgot to take note of what happened during these days off, which is a shame because I think there were a few things I’m going to miss.  Tuesday 22 July 2025 I don’t know what we watched, but know that we listened to a lot of songs for the Toppermost recording later that day.  On Zencastr Ed, Kit and myself recorded some Toppermost - the UK charts for August 1965, and the first week of the US charts for that time.  Wednesday 23 July 2025 I recorded a fantastic chat with Andreea Coscai, who as well as working for Tink Media, also helps Earbuds, and produces her own newsletter called Eurowaves. Our talk was about the latter for the most part, which is a great thing. In this newsletter Andreea looks at podcasts from all over Europe, and saw it leading to us discussing the subject of the both of us agreeing that shows in all languages with different cultures are importsnt, especially for those working and living in countries that aren’t their places of origin, with t...

The Pod Files - Monday 28 July 2025

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  The ‘casts - (Notes spoken to Siri, and edited later if I remember (Changed tactic now where starred dialogue denotes quoting from the show’s own notes Composers Datebook - 27 July 2025: Lindberg by Weill, Hindemith and Waxman Deleted Saves - 23 July 2025: *Bared Knuckles: A Retrospective Review of the Many, Many Beat 'Em Ups I Have Played - This is a long one, listeners. Can one podcaster do 25 micro-reviews of various brawlers in one episode? Should they do such a thing? Well, I did! On this episode I micro-review a slew of brawlers I have played over the years that don't really need their own episode for. However, I have collected them in this one episode for your discovery and enjoyment. Tape up your knuckles, put on your best denim and sweat bands, and get ready to punch evil, vigilante style! Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 27 July 2025: brouhaha  Second Helpings - Introduction: 12 September 2024: *New Recovery Podcast, 'Second Helpings' - Second Helping...

The Pod Files - Sunday 27 July 2025

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  The ‘casts - (Notes spoken to Siri, and edited later if I remember (Changed tactic now where starred dialogue denotes quoting from the show’s own notes A Breath of Fresh Air -  11 June 2025: Sandy chats with the wonderful  Paul Jones. Singer, musician, record producer, actor, radio and television presenter. They discuss his career, which includes being the lead singer and harmonica player for Manfred Mann in the 1960’s.  I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue - 2022-08-01 - s7704 - Car or Bedroom MinuteEarth - 22 January 2025: Why Only Some Monkeys Have Awesome Tails Monsters Sharks and Dinosaurs - 27 July 2025: H.E.R.B.I.E. From The Fantastic 4 BirdNote Daily - 29 October 2022: Designing a Spider Web to Evade Bird Collision Happy Place - season 6 episode 5: 8 March 2020: *Special: International Women's Day (Part 1) - In this live, two-part special in partnership with Sweaty Betty, Fearne is joined by journalist Bryony Gordon, writer Poorna Bell and presenter and fitness train...