Jun 28, 2023
Jo's special guest in episode 141 is Dr Stewart Carswell who is a poet with a PhD in physics. He talks about quantum computing, how the Forest of Dean has influenced his poetry, especially the collection 'Earthworks', and he answers Jo's Quick Six.
Jo also visits the John Moore Museum in Tewkesbury to learn about John...
Jun 21, 2023
Jo marks the Summer Solstice with Faith Douglas who is the curator of Thorp Perrow Arboretum and the author of The Nature Remedy. They talk about the ways the event is celebrated, what plants we can grow in the garden at this time of year and how to make the most of the extra daylight.
Plus Jo visits the Museum in the...
Jun 14, 2023
Jo's special guests in episode 139 are illustrator and author James Mayhew, along with artist Toto who is also married to James. They talk about their collaboration on the picture book 'The Frog's Kiss' and why they wanted to create this story. Plus Toto answers Jo's Quick Six.
Jo also visits the John Moore Museum in...
Jun 7, 2023
In episode 138 Jo is joined by science journalist Paul Rincon, for a new feature where they discuss space stories that have been in the news recently. Topics include the Artemis mission back to the Moon, missions to Jupiter and how space exploration is funded.
Jo also finds out the story behind an inhaler at the...