Jan 25, 2023
Jo's special guest in episode 119 is Professor Moshe Bar, who talks about his career in cognitive neuroscience and research, as well as his book 'Mindwandering'. He explains what mindwandering is and the benefits of it. Plus he answers Jo's Quick Six.
Jo also visits Gloucestershire Archives to find out the story behind...
Jan 18, 2023
In episode 118 Jo's special guest is Melanie Backe-Hansen, otherwise known as the House Historian. She talks about her passion for researching the history of houses, her books like 'Historic Streets and Squares' and work on TV shows including 'A House Through Time'. Plus she answers Jo's Quick Six.
Jo also visits the...
Jan 11, 2023
Jo's special guests in episode 117 are pharmacy historian and director of Amersham Museum Briony Hudson, along with illustrator and graphic designer Nick Taylor. They talk about the book they've created 'Medicine: A Magnificently Illustrated History'.
Briony also tells the stories behind some historical medicine chests...
Jan 4, 2023
In episode 116 Jo is joined again by Jeff Downes & Graham O'Dwyer from At The Flicks, to explore science fiction cinema. They conclude a two part special looking at superhero films and their characters, with a focus on D.C. creations. Characters discussed include Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman.
Plus Paul Rincon & Sue...