Beste Cambridge Festival podcasts (2024)

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Food for the Planet Festival at the Museum of Technology 10:43

5d ago10:43

10:43

Alex Vardill from Cambridge Sustainable Food and nutrition coach Vanessa Sturman tell Linda about Saturday’s Food for the Planet Festival at the Museum of Technology. The festival has the tag […]

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Cambridge music shop to tackle piano poverty 12:27

20h ago12:27

12:27

A new programme is running in Cambridgeshire to tackle unequal access to music education and sustainability in the music industry. Piano Equals wants to repair and reuse the thousands of […]

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Poppy Appeal launches in Cambridgeshire 7:57

6d ago7:57

7:57

Lucy Williams Poppy Appeal Manager for Cambs & Hunts gives Julian Clover details of this year’s Poppy Appeal and makes a call for volunteers.

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Online archive created for Cambridge Red TV 13:48

6d ago13:48

13:48

An Online Archive has been created featuring content from Red TV, the TV station distributed on Cambridge Cable in the late 1990s. Red TV broadcast 20 hours a week of […]

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Green councillor says statue gives misogynistic message 9:17

6d ago9:17

9:17

The artist behind a controversial statue at Cambridge station says it was never his intention to upset people. Green Party Councillor Naomi Bennett asked a meeting of the City Council […]

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Charity Tuesday: East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices 12:29

7d ago12:29

12:29

In Charity Tuesday Julian Clover meets Kevin Clements the new Chief Executive of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices.

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All Souls Day, with Bishop Marc Andrus at Grace Cathedral 27:07

9d ago27:07

27:07

A dialogue with Marc Andrus, former Bishop of California, at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco. All Souls Day — the day of the dead — falls on November 2, and is particularly spectacular in Mexico. Hallowe'en, or All Hallows' Eve, is the eve of the festival of the dead, which starts with All Saints' Day on November 1.…

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Council rejects community bid for Mill Road Library 9:42

15d ago9:42

9:42

The County Councillor for Petersfield says the Council is wrong to sell off the former Mill Road Library. The Assets & Procurement Committee has rejected a community bid in favour […]

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Cambridge Student wins wildlife award for protection of Pangolins 9:28

17d ago9:28

9:28

A student studying for a PhD in Zoology at Cambridge University has won a prestigious award for his work in protecting Pangolins, the world’s most trafficked animal. Charles Emogor is […]

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Over 200 acts at Cambridge Jazz Festival 11:31

23d ago11:31

11:31

Cambridge Jazz Festival co-director Gil Kapas has news of this year’s Cambridge Jazz Festival (8-24 November), featuring the Brand New Heavies, Dennis Rollins and Pat Metheny.

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Runners compete in Bidwells Cambridge 10k 5:01

23d ago5:01

5:01

Alex Elbro reports from Sunday’s Bidwells Cambridge 10k. She hears from race starter Emma Pierce and Liz Craig Partner, Lease Consultancy at sponsors Bidwells.

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Musicians play masterpieces by blind composers in support of World Sight Day 7:10

24d ago7:10

7:10

Linda is joined by pianist James Williams, talking about two concerts that he and cellist Joseph Reynolds are putting on to promote World Sight Day. The works are all by […]

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Cambridge Film Festival Preview 11:04

24d ago11:04

11:04

Lead programmer Savina Petkova tells Julian about the upcoming Cambridge Film Festival.

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Charity Tuesday: Muscular Dystrophy UK Town & Gown 10k run 9:01

29d ago9:01

9:01

In Charity Tuesday we take a look at this weekend’s Town & Gown 10k run with Jessie Keighley, Town and Gown Events Series Manager, Muscular Dystrophy UK.

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Cambridge Talking News celebrates 50 Years 13:19

30d ago13:19

13:19

A weekly audio newspaper for blind and partially-sighted people living locally is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Recordings are copied onto memory sticks and sent out, post free, to about 120 […]

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Fungi Field Day at the Botanic Garden 7:40

1M ago7:40

7:40

Dr Raphaella Hull tells Julian about this Saturday’s Fungi Field Day at the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.

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10th Anniversary for Cambridge Community Arts 10:33

1M ago10:33

10:33

Cambridge Community Arts is celebrating its 10 year anniversary and Julian Clover hears from Chair of Trustees Kate Collins.

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Angels and the festival of Michaelmas 25:48

1M ago25:48

25:48

Door Rupert Sheldrake

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Cushion Concert at St John’s College 8:59

1M ago8:59

8:59

Julian Clover hears about a special family concert being given by the Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge from Christopher Gray, Director of Music of the Choir.

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Pritchard brothers dance their way to Corn Exchange 8:59

1M ago8:59

8:59

AJ and Curtis Pritchard talk to Julian about their upcoming Corn Exchange show Come What May!

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New Cambridge theatre group performs Vicar of Dibley 10:20

1M ago10:20

10:20

Julian Clover meets two of the cast of Hilarity Theatre Group’s The Vicar of Dibley at this ADC Theatre this week (17-21 September).

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Homecoming for Cambridge Olympic Gold Medalist Imogen Grant 10:17

1M ago10:17

10:17

Cambridge’s Imogen Grant came into the Gwydir Street Studios as part of her first visit home since winning Olympic gold in Paris. She tells Daniel Baker about how life has […]

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Rethinking Education: From Passive Learning to Holistic Understanding with Dr. James Mannion 1:01:30

2M ago1:01:30

1:01:30

In this episode of the "Rethinking Education" podcast, I join Dr. James Mannion to explore the state of modern education and its implications for science and spirituality. We discuss the dominance of the passive voice in science education, the impact of a moral vacuum, and the need for a more holistic, hands-on approach to learning. Drawing from my…

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Duxford to hold Battle of Britain Event 5:52

2M ago5:52

5:52

Imperial War Museum Duxford is hosting the Battle of Britain Air Show this weekend (14-15 September) and Linda Ness is joined by event organiser Phil Hood to tell us what […]

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Air Ambulance Week 11:12

2M ago11:12

11:12

In Air Ambulance Week Julian Clover is joined by Dr Nicola Ebbs, Deputy Medical Director of the East Anglian Air Ambulance.

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St Paul’s ArtFest Preview 8:27

2M ago8:27

8:27

Tim Boniface drops in to look ahead to the St Paul’s ArtFest (18-21 September) and brings his saxophone.

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Charity Tuesday: Change Grow Live 14:48

2M ago14:48

14:48

In Charity Tuesday Julian Clover hears how Change Grow Live provides support for those with substance misuse problems.

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Romsey By-Election & Concerns over Fenners development plan 7:48

2M ago7:48

7:48

Phil Rodgers is in the studio with a roundup of local politics, including Thursday’s Romsey By-Election and two more council seats vacated, and residents protest over plans to develop around […]

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Dragon Boat Festival returns to Fen Ditton 9:11

2M ago9:11

9:11

This Saturday sees the return of Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival with money raised going to Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital. We are joined Donna Lee-Willis, Head of […]

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Plans to improve The Leper Chapel 10:28

2M ago10:28

10:28

James Littlewood, chief executive, Cambridge Past, Present and Future tells Julian Clover why areas of The Leper Chapel need improving and looks ahead to Saturday’s Stourbridge Fair.

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Call for Mill Road Bridge data 11:19

2M ago11:19

11:19

Councillor Katie Thornburrow tells Julian Clover why she thinks we need more data before any restrictions are placed on Mill Road Bridge.

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Consciousness, Temples, Mysticism, and Science, with Praveen Mohan 1:21:04

2M ago1:21:04

1:21:04

In this episode, I join Praveen Mohan to explore the deep connections between science, consciousness, and spirituality. We delve into the purpose of ancient temples, the resurgence of pilgrimage in both India and Europe, and the implications of panpsychism and morphic resonance. This conversation offers fresh insights from my experiences living in …

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Wicken Fen fledges its first crane chick 6:41

2M ago6:41

6:41

The National Trust Nature Reserve at Wicken Fen has fledged its first crane chick. A pair began breeding on Wicken Fen in 2019, although their eggs have usually hatched, this […]

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Charity Tuesday: Camsight 6:51

2M ago6:51

6:51

Emma Talbot is here from Camsight – they support people living with blindness and low vision in Cambridgeshire.

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Finding God in Nature and Consciousness; from the Realizing God Online Summit 1:01:24

3M ago1:01:24

1:01:24

In this interview with Dr. Marc Stollreiter for the Realizing God Online Summit, Rupert Sheldrake shares his journey from atheism to spiritual awakening, discussing the intersection of science and spirituality, the power of prayer, and the revival of pilgrimage in modern times. Attend the Summit https://realizing-god.com Running from 02/07/2025 - 0…

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Vision Quests, with Marc Andrus, Bishop of California 33:50

3M ago33:50

33:50

Many cultures have rites of passage, especially for people entering adulthood. Among many Native American communities boys often underwent a vision quest by going out into the wilderness alone and fasting. Rites of passage for girls were generally quite different. Monastic retreats also offer a kind of vision quest although people on retreat do not…

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Fields as Formal Causes, with David Bentley Hart 34:59

4M ago34:59

34:59

Watch the talk: https://youtu.be/dU0NIU5d4BI In this conversation, Rupert Sheldrake and David Bentley Hart delve into the concept of fields in physics, discussing their nature as non-material formative causes and their historical context in scientific thought. They explore the idea that fields, such as gravitational and electromagnetic, act as top-…

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Dying, Death and Beyond, with Satish Kumar & Guy Hayward 1:09:44

4M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

Watch the talk: https://youtu.be/j91Er2Zh3j4 Join Satish Kumar and Rupert Sheldrake in an expansive conversation covering death, reincarnation, the afterlife, cycles, intentional dying, NDEs and more. Hosted by Guy Hayward, this discussion delves into personal memories, cultural practices, and philosophical views on death and what lies beyond. Inte…

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The Power of Chanting: Exploring Sonic Resonance and Morphic Fields 10:47

5M ago10:47

10:47

Watch the full talk: https://iai.tv/video/discovering-the-world-beyond-science-rupert-sheldrake Dive into the fascinating world of chanting and its profound impact on personal and collective resonance. In this enlightening talk, we explore the vibratory power of mantras across different religious traditions. Through a series of simple experiments, …

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The Nature of Phantom Limbs 31:12

5M ago31:12

31:12

Video: https://youtu.be/v0i1xc-khTQ After the amputation of a limb, most amputees experience a phantom limb in the place where their limb used to be. Subjectively, these phantoms feel real even though they do not behave like normal limbs and can be pushed through solid objects. The standard theory is that these phantoms are produced as illusions in…

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Anatheism: Rediscovering God in a Secular Age 1:26:29

5M ago1:26:29

1:26:29

March 20th, 2024 St. James's Church, London Video: https://youtu.be/QuicgRaE7E8 In this talk, Rupert Sheldrake explores the theme of finding God again, in an increasingly secular society. Drawing from personal experiences in India and his journey through various spiritual traditions, Rupert provides insights into anatheism, or returning to God, and…

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Presentiment: Waking Before Alarms, Making Millions Through Day Trading 50:50

7M ago50:50

50:50

Most people have had the experience of waking soon before an alarm clock goes off and some can even wake before a specified time without an alarm. The usual assumption is that this depends on an exquisitely sensitive time sense, but Rupert argues that it may be explained better in terms of presentiment, or ‘feeling the future’, or even in terms of …

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Discovering Russian composer, Valentia Serova, with Nicholas Ong 28:23

7M ago28:23

28:23

This podcast, hosted by Gaia Dratwinska, looks at Nicholas Ong’s research into the life and music of Russian composer, Valentia Serova (1846-1925), the creator of the first opera by a woman to be performed at the Bolshoi theatre in Moscow. Produced by Claire Watt.Door Cambridge Festival

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Wonders of the human body with Dr Jo 26:28

7M ago26:28

26:28

In this episode, Iona Warne interviews Dr Jo, of Dr Jo Science, to investigate some surprising facts about the human body, as well as looking into how science can best be communicated to children. Facebook.com/DrJoScience Produced by Claire Watt.Door Cambridge Festival

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Climate tracking and temperature scarves with Clare Wilkes 21:07

7M ago21:07

21:07

In this podcast, Soraya Shakibi talks to Clare Wilkes about her work with temperature scarves, exploring this unique blend of crafts and environmental consciousness. Produced by Claire Watt.Door Cambridge Festival

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Vaccines (past, present and future) with Dr Brian Ferguson 25:35

7M ago25:35

25:35

In this episode, Catalina Taylor chats with Dr Brian Ferguson, an immunologist and Associate Professor of Immunology at the University of Cambridge, about how vaccines work and why we need them. Produced by Claire Watt.Door Cambridge Festival

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Talking nuclear fusion and fission with Atomic Academy 27:32

7M ago27:32

27:32

This episode sees Joanne Yau get to grips with the basics of nuclear energy, as well as taking a good look at their green potential. Featuring PhD researchers from the Nuclear Energy Futures CDT (Hannah Tipping, Martin Gillet, Will Thomas, Jason Lee and Parth Kulkarni). Produced by Claire Watt.Door Cambridge Festival

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Uncovering the Bronze Age settlement, Must Farm, with Christopher Wakefield 26:41

7M ago26:41

26:41

In this podcast, Claire Watt talks to Chris Wakefield, one of the archaeologists working on Must Farm, a Bronze Age settlement near Peterborough which has been described as ‘Britain’s Pompei’. Produced by Claire Watt.Door Cambridge Festival

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My scientific explorations through fieldwork in Asia and Europe 1:21:06

8M ago1:21:06

1:21:06

March 18th, 2024 University College London Expeditions and Fieldwork Society In this talk given Rupert Sheldrake explores the allure of expeditions and fieldwork, delving into his own adventures exploring Mayan ruins in Mexico and studying tropical plants in Malaysia. Throughout the talk he illustrates how these experiences broadened his scientific…

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The Science Delusion: TEDx Whitechapel, the "banned" talk 18:17

8M ago18:17

18:17

TEDx Whitechapel, Jan 12, 2013 The theme for the night was Visions for Transition: Challenging existing paradigms and redefining values (for a more beautiful world). In response to protests from two hardcore materialists in the US, the talk was taken out of circulation by TED, relegated to a corner of their website and stamped with a warning label.…

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