Les meilleurs podcasts Valley Voices (2024)

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Episode 53: Natalie George of Big Tree Todmorden 22:06

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Episode 53 of Real Voices of Happy Valley is a chat with Natalie George of Big Tree which now runs the Oddfellows Hall, next to Todmorden Market. The building has a long history as an entertainment hub and now features a ground floor café Branch Out and several spaces available for functions, workshops, club nights and a gig venue. Community minded…

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A Lifetime of Community Engagement: An Interview with Suzanne Sadowsky 1:00:00

6d ago1:00:00

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How does one get connected and stay connected to community? How do we avoid isolation and lonliness? Tune in to find out and get inspired by longtime Valley resident Suzanne Sadowsky who has devoted her life to being of service in community for more than six decades and for multiple organizations. Suzanne Sadowsky was born and grew up in Brooklyn, …

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Synchronicity 1:11:01

29d ago1:11:01

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LCSW Alan Sides joins Bien and Merdok to talk about parapsychology and other paranormal claims, small town murders and synchronicity.Par valleyvoicesunleashed

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Voices of the Valley Season 2, Episode 4--Mike Davis 40:22

30d ago40:22

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In this inspiring episode of Voices of the Valley, hosts Jenni Heimach and Beau Brown sit down with Mike Davis, the Executive Director of Pyoca Camp & Retreat Center. Mike shares insights into Pyoca’s journey from being a joint ministry of the Whitewater Valley and Ohio Valley presbyteries to becoming an independent 501(c)(3) organization. Discover…

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Episode 52 Claire Convallaria - getting girls into science, sustainable businesses and home education 27:29

11d ago27:29

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Claire Convallaria interested Viv with her work on projects encouraging and enabling girls into science education and careers. Like so many we speak to on Real Voices, she does far more than that. Claire also advises on business sustainability – how businesses can be socially and environmentally as well as economically sustainable. This requires he…

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Engaging Deeply in Community: An Interview with Former Marin County Supervisor Steve Kinsey 57:15

12d ago57:15

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The Adventure of Community: A Conversation with Film-maker Josh "Bones" Murphy 48:47

12d ago48:47

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Join me for an adventurous conversation with adventure film-maker and local valley resident Josh "Bones" Murphy. Josh Murphy is a director and producer of film, commercials, and branded entertainment who began his career in film as a professional skier turned filmmaker and launched the UNPARALLELED series of award winning action sports films in the…

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Episode 51 Mark Simmonds 'The Co-op Man' on co-ops and cider 25:58

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Mark Simmonds has advised many communities on saving community assets like shops, pubs, skate parks and much more, generally by creating community co-operatives. This means investing in your community rather than for profit - though dividends can be paid out. Heptonstall Post Office and the Fox and Goose pub are juts two examples of community asset…

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Best of Season 9 24:37

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This time on the Valley Voices Story Slam podcast: We had 10 winners of season 9’s Story Slams up on stage at the Academy of Music in Northampton. And now we present to you - the Best of Season 9! There were great stories all year long, but Angela Combest, Julia Mitchell and Dave Fromm were the audience’s favorite that night. Enjoy!…

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The Next Generation of Ag Leaders 26:23

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The next generation of ag leaders are playing an important role in shaping the future of farming. California is one of the most vital agricultural regions inthe world, and these emerging voices are navigating an industry influenced by climate change and the need for sustainability, water and labor shortages andadvancements in agtech. We explore the…

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Ayyyye Brother II 1:06:18

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Tony and Eddie drop in and Merdok demonstrates his Led Zeppelin knowledge. Plus. NSFW Family Feud!Par valleyvoicesunleashed

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Voices of the Valley Season 2, Episode 3--Rev. Sara Hayden 45:20

1M ago45:20

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Rev. Sara Hayden, the Associate for Apprenticeships and Residencies at 1001 New Worshiping Communities. In this episode, we dive into the heart of a transformative movement that is revitalizing faith and fostering innovation within churches and presbyteries. Rev. Hayden shares her passion for empowering le…

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Barryl’ N On! 1:03:51

2M ago1:03:51

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Merdok, Bien and special guest Barry talk football.Par valleyvoicesunleashed

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Sniffing Out Pests with Agriculture Detector Dogs 22:10

2M ago22:10

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You may have never given today’s topic much consideration, but this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. In this episode, Western Growers' Kara Timmins and Jeana Cadby talk with CDFA entomologist Dr. Jason Leathers and canine handler Michelle King to explore the exciting world of agricultural pest detection. They’ll share why it’s so importan…

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Writing Life, Writing Community: An Interview with Writer Molly Giles 55:47

2M ago55:47

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Join me for a fun (and funny) interview with longtime valley resident and award-winning writer Molly Giles, where we discuss her latest book LIFE SPAN: Impressions of a Lifetime Spent Crossing and Recrossing the Golden Gate Bridge, which is a memoir in flash form (short vignettes). We also cover a little about the creative process, creative communi…

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The Deep Ecology of Community: An Interview With Paul Berensmeier 52:45

2M ago52:45

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Join us for a fasicnating episode on the wilderness of community featuring LIVE flute music by Paul Berensmeier. In this episode I talk with Paul Berensmeire about Deep Ecology, and how to keep your community wild. We discuss Paul's influential parents Lee and Jean who were instrumental in mobilizing the community to resist a proposal for massive d…

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Voices of the Valley Season 2, Episode 2.5 Lisa Longo with Extended Commentary by Rev. Brian Shivers 58:26

2M ago58:26

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Lisa Longo is a nonprofit leader with over three decades of successful experience in association management and consulting. Lisa specializes in fundraising, executive leadership, and telling your story. In addition to professional experience, Lisa has served in many capacities as a lay leader at Northminster Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, inc…

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Voices of the Valley Season 2, Episode 2 Lisa Longo 40:51

2M ago40:51

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Lisa Longo is a nonprofit leader with over three decades of successful experience in association management and consulting. Lisa specializes in fundraising, executive leadership, and telling your story. In addition to professional experience, Lisa has served in many capacities as a lay leader at Northminster Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, inc…

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Voices of the Valley Season 2, Episode 1--Dr. Webb Parker 49:54

2M ago49:54

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Today we have a very enthusiastic guest, Dr. Webb Parker. Webb holds a BM in church music, an MA in music education, and a PhD in music education and choral conducting. Webb spent most of his career as an academic musician serving universities in Oregon, Mississippi, Maine, and Indiana. He also taught public school in Alabama. With over twenty year…

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Peeling Back the Farmer's Curtain with Chelsea Ketelsen 26:04

2M ago26:04

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Did you know that California produces more than 80% of the nation’s stone fruits? For those of you unfamiliar with the term, stone fruits are named after the large stone in their centers, or what we know as the seed or pit. These types of fruits include peaches, nectarines, plums, cherries and mangos.In this week’s episode, Western Growers’ Julia N…

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Dags! 59:20

3M ago59:20

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Merdok and Bien discuss the Paris 2024 Olympics, Dogs and more stuff we hate from the 80’s and 90’s.Par valleyvoicesunleashed

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Episode 50 Alison Redfern of Walsden Scarecrow Festival 19:47

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Alison Redfern created a scarecrow festival to help raise funds for St Peter's Church. Seven years later Walsden Scarecrow Festival is part of the local calendar, brings the village together with people from further afield, funds local community activities and brightens up the village for a weekend every September…

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Bad boys are my weakness 6:18

3M ago6:18

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For our final Summer Short story of the 2024 season, we bring you Susan Bartfay and her story “Bad boys are my weakness”. Some people just have to recount things that happened in their life to bring a really incredible story to the stage. Susan told this one at our “Pot Luck” story slam that we held at our NEPM studios in Springfield. We’re making …

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Olive Oil Unfiltered with Vincent Ricchiuti from Enzo Olive Oil Company 34:03

3M ago34:03

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When you think of olive oil, you may think of places like Spain, Italy and Greece. But did you know that California produces some of the finest olive oil? In this week’s episode of Voices of the Valley, we pour over everything you wanted to know about olives and olive oil with Western Growers’ Michelle Rivera and Julia Nellis and special guest Vinc…

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Girl meets boy 7:19

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Rachel Leventhal Weiner is up next in NEPM’s Summer Short podcast series. She takes out an old personal memory set to the back drop of a quite public memory that we all share. Enjoy “Girl Meets Boy” from our “Missed Connections” story slam last fall.

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Episode 49 Keith Wilson talks stone, wood and metal 26:02

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Keith Wilson is a well known face in the Calder Valley and many have seen the results of his skills in stone walling, treeplanting, coppicing etc without realising. Admire his work in the beer garden at The Fox & Goose in Hebden Bridge for example. A benefit to the community and environment, Keith is very much a grafter…

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Community, Art & Environment: An Interview with Judith Selby Lang 1:00:06

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Join us for an incredible conversation with Judith Selby Lang about art, perception, beach plastic, and the importance of place. We talk about how one person's garbage becomes another person's brilliance, and how great art can not only change how we perceive the world, but how making art can also possibly save it! For some 25+ years, Judith Selby L…

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Valley Voices Summer Shorts: Who ate my salami? 7:27

3M ago7:27

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This week in NEPM’s Valley Voices Summer Shorts podcast series, we reach back to our Whodunit? story slam last fall to hear from Judy Gutlerner and the life perspective she got from a household mixup.

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The Heartbeat of Community: An Interview with Legendary Drummer Harold Jones 59:58

3M ago59:58

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Join us for an incredible interview with American musical legend, (and Woodacre resident) Harold Jones, where we talk about his collaborations with Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga, and so many more! Harold Jones was born and raised in Richmond, Indiana and attended the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago on a scholarship, then took wo…

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Valley Voices Summer Shorts: Lost in translation 5:45

3M ago5:45

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Kenneth Mulder is up next in NEPM’s Summer Shorts podcast series with his quirky story “Lost in Translation”. Kenneth brings us his secret of talking to the animals, and listening to them too. Extra bonus points for the sound effects!These stories come from our Valley Voices story slams throughout the year — even if you didn’t make it to the slam, …

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Cantaloupe 411 with Westside Produce's Garrett Patricio 30:15

3M ago30:15

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Did you know that California farmers produce nearly 75% of all cantaloupes grown in the US? That makes for a total of $300 million in nationwide market sales. In this episode, we slice into everything you wanted to know about melons with Western Growers’ Michelle Rivera and Julia Nellis and special guest Garrett Patricio, President of Westside Prod…

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Episode 48 Ashleigh Cooper on antiques, charity shop work and active sports 28:40

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Ashleigh Cooper has been in Calder Valley for 35 years and has retired from his antique dealer job (mostly). He works at the RSPCA shop in Hebden Bridge and is active in sports for the not-so-young, coaching walking cricket, playing walking football ... and pub quizzes. This Londoner loves The North and its people. The feeling is mutual.…

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Valley Voices Summer Shorts: A family reunion 7:29

4M ago7:29

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Andrew Shelffo was part of a night of stories on the theme “Pot Luck” that NEPM hosted at our Springfield studios last spring. His story “A family reunion” spanned many years and almost as many emotions.NEPM’s Summer Shorts podcasts are taken from our Valley Voices story slams throughout the year — even if you didn’t make it to the slam, we didn’t …

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Episode 47 Nicola Warren, School Crossing Patrol Lady 21:11

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Nicola Warren is a popular as a School Crossing Patrol getting children and parents safety across the road to their school. There is so much more to her life than that as people who cross roads every day of term times realise. Listen to Nicola about her role and her views on the strange goings on in the valley…

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Valley Voices Summer Shorts: Putting the international into harvester 6:23

4M ago6:23

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Lila West takes us to Europe this week for our Valley Voices Summer Shorts podcast. Told at our Road Trip story slam last fall, “Putting the international into harvester” is a story about a family trip, but it’s also about learning to accept some things that she thought she never would. NEPM’s Summer Shorts podcasts are taken from our Valley Voices…

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Welcome to Voices of the Valley: An Interview with Alexa Davidson 58:09

4M ago58:09

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"In community lies the heart of the world" In this fantastic innaugural episode I interview the new executive director of the San Geronimo Valley Community Center, Alexa Davidson; fourth generation Marin County resident who grew up in the San Geronimo Valley. We discuss our exciting vision for the podcast, a little history of her growing up in the …

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Episode 46 Cath Baker, Calderdale Badger Protection Group 31:03

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Viv and Dave chat with Cath Baker mostly about her work protecting badgers. There are people who deliberately attack badgers but many are inadvertently injured or killed by cars, people digging or building in places badgers live. The Calderdale Badger Protection Group work with wildlife officers and local vets to help. Have a listen and find out ho…

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Ayyy, Brother! 1:04:05

4M ago1:04:05

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Guests Tony and Eddie join Bien and Merdok to discuss CONMEBOL results, reality TV, 70’s and 80’s sitcoms and stuff we hated in the 90’s.Par valleyvoicesunleashed

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Valley Voices Summer Shorts: The Perpetrator 8:11

4M ago8:11

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The next story in NEPM’s Valley Voices Summer Shorts series comes from Lauren Ostberg. She brought “The Perpetrator” to our Whodunit? story slam in September to prove to all of us what an amazing detective she is. NEPM’s Summer Shorts podcasts are taken from our Valley Voices story slams throughout the year — even if you didn’t make it to the slam,…

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Episode 45 Aid Todd, Drum Machine & The EMF 28:42

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Aid Todd set up Drum Machine to reflect western rhythms and culture. It has grown to be a mainstay of festivals, locally and nationally and many valley residents have been part of it. Meanwhile Aid has been part of several successful bands including Limehouse Lizzy and most recently he has joined the EMF, just back for a tour of the USA. Hear his s…

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Zlatan! 1:07:15

4M ago1:07:15

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Bien and Merdok talk Copa America, international soccer superstars, lineup changes in famous rock bands and reality TV.Par valleyvoicesunleashed

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Valley Voices Summer Shorts: Drivin' Biden 6:35

4M ago6:35

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Driving the vice presidential motorcade — is that a thing? For this week’s Summer Shorts story, Jordan Hall takes us along for a wild ride as a civilian, recruited to drive Vice President Joe Biden to the airport on a moment’s notice. He told this unique tale for our Missed Connections story slam at The Drake in Amherst in January.…

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Episode 44 Louisa Needham Keep Tod Tidy 18:12

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Louisa set up Keep Tod Tidy and works closely with community wardens to organise monthly clean up days in the town centre ad around the estates of Todmorden. As ever, she's a lot more than that. Here she chats with Viv and Dave about her community activities, work at after school clubs and an interesting holiday job on the beaches of the Mediterran…

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Valley Voices Summer Shorts: What went down at the lighthouse 7:49

5M ago7:49

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Storyteller Matty Adams is up next in NEPM’s Summer Shorts series — he told “What Went Down at the Lighthouse'' at the Marigold Theater in Easthampton last fall. He definitely fit the theme of “Whodunit?” but not in the way everyone else did. This content might not be suitable for everyone — consider listening to this one without the kids!…

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Valley Voices Summer Shorts: Out of My Element 8:36

5M ago8:36

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This week on NEPM’s Summer Shorts podcast series, it’s Michael Hoberman. But his story “Out of My Element” might actually be more about his hitchhiking companions, and the pursuit of Fun, with a capital F.

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Episode 43 Todmorden Country Fair 20:37

5M ago20:37

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Viv and Dave sit in their garden and chat about their afternoon at Todmorden Country Fair; the animals, charities and displays. Great fun, interesting people.Par Dave Boardman

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Farm to Fork for Real with San Miguel Produce’s Garrett Nishimori 18:07

5M ago18:07

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In this episode, Western Growers Director of Communications, Ann Donahue, talks with Garrett Nishimori, Business Manager at San Miguel Produce. Garrett grew up in a farming family in Oxnard, Calif. He left to attend culinary school, after which he became a chef in a two-star Michelin restaurant in San Francisco. He returned to the family farm 15 ye…

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Weird Science 1:03:31

5M ago1:03:31

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Merdok and Bien continue their discussion on the paranormal, club rankings going into Copa America and engage in a lively discussion about the universe and aliens.Par valleyvoicesunleashed

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Valley Voices Summer Shorts: She had her reasons 9:16

5M ago9:16

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Nina Brand is the next storyteller in NEPM’s Valley Voices Summer Shorts podcast series. She has a wonderful recollection of visits with her grandmother that passed on some important family knowledge.

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Episode 42 Steve Hindle of the Bridestones Moor Project 22:34

5M ago22:34

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Viva and Dave chat with Steve Hindle, of the Bridestones moor community group aiming to restore Bridestones and moorland above Todmorden to its ancient state. This would involve the re introduction of various plant life and the enrichment of the local ecology while maintaining public access and educational opportunities. Yet more local people bring…

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