Jun 29, 2022
It's a milestone edition of the award-winning podcast - episode 90. Jo's special guest is writer, broadcaster, Oxford Academic and President of the Gloucester History Festival, Dr Janina Ramirez. Janina talks about her career, latest book 'Femina', passion for art and history, plus she answers the Quick Six.
Jo also...
Jun 22, 2022
In episode 89 Jo is joined by Anna Bailey, author of the novel 'Tall Bones', who talks about the inspiration behind it and the importance of representation in the characters. Anna also answers Jo's Quick Six.
Plus science communicator & public engagement trainer Dr Jamie Gallagher is back with another story from the...
Jun 15, 2022
Jo's special guest in episode 88 is theatre maker and producer Rachel Adams, who is based in the Forest of Dean. She talks about her work including a film on the Mushets, as well as 'Passing The Baton'. She also shares her love of yoga and answers the Quick Six.
Jo also finds out the story of a watch found in Wakefield...
Jun 8, 2022
In episode 87 Jo welcomes back Dr Emma Yhnell, a neuroscientist and senior lecturer at Cardiff University. Emma is myth busting neuroscience and biomedical topics, and talks about exam stress, trusting experts and the size of our brains.
Jo also learns about an item that's found in the collection of the Royal College of...
Jun 1, 2022
In episode 86 Jo's special guest is Dr Brenna Hassett, an archaeologist, anthropologist and researcher at University College London. She's also an author and discusses her latest book 'Growing Up Human: The Evolution of Childhood.' Plus she answers the Quick Six.
Jo also visits Gloucestershire Archives to trace the...