Bedste PLOD-podcasts (2024)

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Sound Escape 171. Relax to the gorgeous melody of a willow warbler 8:42

1d ago8:42

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We're on the edge of a settlement on the Isle of Harris - lochs and mountains flow from where the houses end. In the quiet of the morning, a willow warbler sings his descant; turning the music of a mountain stream into birdsong. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you relax and transport…

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329: The Measure Used On You 15:22

3d ago15:22

15:22

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248. A quest for eagles on the Isle of Harris 1:07:02

5d ago1:07:02

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Explore a landscape of craggy mountains, turquoise seas and deep blue lochs on the Isle of Harris in search of rare wildlife – and especially golden and white-tailed eagles. Join Plodcast host Fergus on an epic search for these mighty birds – in a series of wild adventures in the Outer Hebrides. Produced by Jack Bateman and Lewis Dobbs. Music writt…

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Sound Escape 170. A peaceful morning in the Devon countryside 10:20

9d ago10:20

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It's bright early morning in East Devon, the ground is still damp from the rains during the night but the light brings an optimistic view of the day ahead. You are between open farmland and a small woodland, sitting with your morning brew and drifting away into the morning soundscape of beautiful birdsong. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Sound Escapes a…

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328: Informal Indicators 13:52

10d ago13:52

13:52

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Presidential Grave Hunter with Kurt Deion 49:47

11d ago49:47

49:47

We dig into the story of Attorney General and one-time presidential candidate William Wirt's missing skull, followed by a conversation with historian and author Kurt Deion whose unique journey is chronicled in the book "Presidential Grave Hunter: One Kid's Quest to Visit the Tombs of Every President and Vice President." Find out more at plodpod.com…

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247. Explore Heal, an ambitious new rewilding project in Somerset 46:56

12d ago46:56

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A new rewilding project has been announced in Somerset. Created by the charity Heal, the project aims to transform several hundred acres of farmland into wildlife-rich habitat that offers huge benefits for people, too. Listen on as Plodcast host Fergus meets with Heal CEO Jan Stannard to hear about the plans and what wildlife to expect – and they f…

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Sound Escape 169. Relax to a song thrush singing by a beautiful stream 21:44

16d ago21:44

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After a healing night in a cabin beside a stream, you awake to a cup of tea and a glorious serenade from a song thrush. Wild garlic sweeps along the banks, the tang fresh and invigorating in the early morning. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you relax and transport you somewhere beau…

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327: My Grandson Rory and the Problem of Anarchy 14:10

17d ago14:10

14:10

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246. A quest for greater access to the countryside for people with disabilities 45:54

19d ago45:54

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Plodcast host Fergus heads to deepest Herefordshire to meet Alice Sainsbury, who is championing greater access to the countryside for people with visible and invisible disabilities. Her own story is deeply moving – and offers powerful insight into the challenges so many people face in simply enjoying the outdoors. Plus, enjoy beautiful spring wildl…

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Sound Escape 168. A misty evening in a Lake District forest 8:15

23d ago8:15

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Hidden under the canopy of a Cumbrian forest, you sit, listening to the creaking of branches and snapping of twigs. Tiny closed-cup mushrooms are scattered across the brown-ish ground, shimmering in a gentle wash of rain. The dense evening fog descends and life beyond the wood is shrouded in mist. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Sound Escapes are a week…

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326: Israel, Hamas, and All That 17:11

24d ago17:11

17:11

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The Undeniable Rizz of Aaron Burr 43:45

25d ago43:45

43:45

We dig into the powerful, hypnotic charisma—the rizz—of Vice President Aaron Burr, specifically two events in March 1805 that showed his mesmerizing effect on those around him. Find out more at plodpod.com. Consider joining our Patreon family at https://www.patreon.com/ploddingthroughthepresidents Check out our merch store! https://www.teepublic.co…

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245. A quest to find wild boar in the Forest of Dean with author Chantal Lyons 49:05

26d ago49:05

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It's dusk in the Forest of Dean and Plodcast host Fergus is on the trail of wild boar with author Chantal Lyons. Chantal has been studying these extraordinary mammals for 10 years. How did the boar get here, what impact do they have and will Fergus and Chantal ever set eyes on them? Chantal's new book is Groundbreakers: The Return of Britain's Wild…

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Sound Escape 167. Relax to the dusk chorus of birdsong deep in the Forest of Dean 8:41

30d ago8:41

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You're sitting on a tree stump in a vast clearing, deep in the Forest of Dean. It's dusk and the rapidly failing light takes the last humans with it, leaving the stage free for the dusk chorus of song thrushes, blackbirds and robins. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you relax and tran…

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325: Trump and the Pro-Life Cause 17:23

30d ago17:23

17:23

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244. Enter the Golden Triangle in search of magical wild daffodils 59:17

1M ago59:17

59:17

Enter the mysterious Golden Triangle on the borders of Herefordshire and Gloucestershire to discover one of Britain's glorious spring wildlife spectacle – the blooming of millions of wild daffodils through the woods and fields. Join Plodcast host Fergus for a special ramble to witness this rare wonder. Later, join the Plodcast team in the studio fo…

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Sound Escape 166. Relax to a reading about nightingales from a new Countryfile book 9:01

1M ago9:01

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This week we're relaxing to a delightful piece of writing about nightingales by Dominic Couzens accompanied by the birds themselves – and read by Fergus Collins. Nightingales is from a collection of BBC Countryfile Magazine articles published new book Countryfile: A Year in the Countryside introduced by John Craven and edited by podcast host Fergus…

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324: Clueless on Abortion 14:44

1M ago14:44

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Adapting Franklin & John Adams with Kirk Ellis 1:00:20

1M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

We welcome Emmy and Peabody award winning screenwriter and producer Kirk Ellis to the show to talk about his work adapting Apple's new series Franklin as well as HBO's John Adams series. We dig into the rich characters and settings of Franklin, what Michael Douglas brings to the role of Benjamin Franklin, and what it was like adapting David McCullo…

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243. Embark on a pilgrimage to the River Thames with wild wanderer Phoebe Smith 56:37

1M ago56:37

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Join Plodcast host Fergus and adventurer Phoebe Smith as they take a day-long pilgrimage across the Oxfordshire countryside to explore spring nature - and experience the healing power of walking with purpose. It's a beautiful experience among the skylarks and red kites. Don't miss Phoebe's fabulous new book about her life-changing experiences while…

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Sound Escape 165. A peaceful meditation among the geese at an ancient Welsh lake 12:57

1M ago12:57

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You're wandering beside a lake in early spring sunlight. A newly arrived chiffchaff sings from nearby willows while the plaintive calls from a scattered flock of Canada geese rise from the lakeside meadows. Celandines and marsh marigolds dance in the fringes. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside …

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323: Marriage Snarls and Anchored Nostalgia 13:21

1M ago13:21

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242. A quest to find spring wildlife on Sugar Loaf mountain 44:12

2M ago44:12

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Step out into spring with Plodcast host Fergus for a wander on his local hill to find who's up and about in the wildlife world on this early spring morning. Will we find the much longed for adders and merlins? Join Fergus for a mindful meander through woodland, moor and vale. If you've enjoyed the plodcast, don't forget to leave likes and positive …

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Sound Escape 164. Take a mindful moment beside a rushing stream 18:04

2M ago18:04

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You're beside a stream at the bottom of a wooded valley. You're nearing the end of a long walk so you pause to rest. But soon the rushing water whispers spells and ancient charms of such power that time drifts away. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you relax and transport you somewher…

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Mount Vernon's Stone of Secrets 43:03

2M ago43:03

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We dig into the centuries-old mystery of a cornerstone in Mount Vernon’s cellar that inspired a pivotal prop in the film National Treasure: Book of Secrets. Then we hunt for the truth behind that prop’s role in a battle between Hollywood and historical accuracy. Along the way we explore The War of Jenkins’ Ear, what the War of 1812 smelled like, an…

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241. Welcome to spring on the Plodcast - and hear our new theme tune created by Blair Dunlop 55:02

2M ago55:02

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Welcome to spring on the Plodcast and a new season of nature-themed episodes! But first, we have an exciting development! Musician Blair Dunlop and songwriter Duncan Haskell have created an utterly charming theme tune for the Plodcast – so host Fergus met them in a wild corner of Bristol to hear the music live and talk about the inspiration behind …

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Sound Escape 163. Eerie soundscapes from inside a Roman amphitheatre 13:41

2M ago13:41

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You're on the edge of a the ruins of a Roman town lost in the Hampshire countryside. Only the crumbling outer walls remain, enclosing daffodil-fringed meadows. You plunge down an avenue of trees to emerge into a wide, oval space. You stop beathless, this is the amphitheatre. Half expecting the clash of weapons of ghosts of gladiators – you hear onl…

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322: The Absurdity of Darwinism 18:18

2M ago18:18

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240. In search of the water wolf - the mighty pike - with TV presenter Will Millard 54:24

2M ago54:24

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This week we're spending the day on a waterway in Gloucestershire in search of a creature that has spawned a thousand myths and monster stories – we're hoping to meet the mighty pike, Britain's largest predatory freshwater fish. Angler and TV presenter Will Millard is joined by the Plodcast team of Fergus and Jack – and later Annabel – to see if th…

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Sound Escape 162. Relax to an amazing chorus of toads recorded underwater 7:52

2M ago7:52

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You're beside a small pond where toads are thronging the margins, jostling and tootling as they prepare to spawn. Through the magic of a hydrophone, you can hear the extraordinary symphony of the toads' underwater world. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you relax and transport you som…

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