Meet Eydie and Leah as they have fun chit chatting about dreaming big and living their best lives. It's inspirational, motivational, and full of joy and laughter! You can also join The Chit Chat Coop on Facebook to interact with a positive, vibrant community of listeners! #2chitchatchicks #womenpodcasters #tellyourstory #50ish #ww #midlifewomen #womensupportingwomen #midlifeinfluencers #midlifehealth #midlifefitness #agepositive #ageisjustanumber #womenshealth #selfcare #midlifejourney #midl ...
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Jen Brister, Maureen Younger and Allyson June Smith are Women Talking Bollocks. An irreverent magazine show with bracing, anarchic chat from three middle-aged, funny women tackling whatever takes their fancy from the world that week. Don't expect: chat about makeup, diets, and what the bloody Kardashians are doing. They don’t care. Do expect: cultural recommendations and daft tales from Maureen, problem sorting and fervent horror-movie love from Allyson, and TV recommendations and exasperate ...
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The Coop with Meyer Hatchery is a place where we talk all things poultry, in hopes of inspiring crazy chicken keepers and educating future flock owners. Together we'll take a more in-depth look at poultry-related care and the questions we commonly hear.
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A Lifelong BaSh Podcast is a bi-weekly conversation where the art of friendship leads the relationship. Your hosts Barry (aka Coach Coop) and Shantini affectionately known as the BaShes chat about love, life, trials, triumphs and practically everything in between. As two souls trying to figure things out, they dive deep and explore aspects of relationships in a thought-provoking, reflective, and candid way. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bashes/support
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Frank Norris and Stan Johnson have been friends since 1995. Both have had successful and lengthy careers in education. Frank was a very senior HMI with Ofsted for 11 years and was the CEO of the Coop Academies Trust for 6 years. Stan was seconded to Ofsted for a year and then returned to headship before working as a senior adviser with Lancashire LA. He has latterly led a successful education consultancy in the North West. Prior to Covid-19, the two gents would meet in Manchester for a pint ...
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Welcome to the Bede Sisters Podcast with your host, Kay! We'll chat about knitting and country life in South Carolina.
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Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. Each fortnight, join Jackie, a Shoalhaven-based duck enthusiast, and Laura, Canberran chicken lover, as they share their friendship, guest interviews, and the freshest updates from their small farms (suburban Australian backyards). If you have a green thumb, are troubleshooting your coop layout, or are dreaming of a bountiful backyard harvest then this is the podcast for you. Find us on Instagram @fowlplaypod
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Welcome to the Prattle On podcast, here my teenage son and I geek out about games, tv shows, movies, board games, books, or just talk about whatever is on our minds.
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An examination of comedy, how it works, and why it sometimes doesn't. Created and hosted by Owen Benjamin
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This week, we're all jet lagging - except Maureen who can't stop getting standing ovo's. Meanwhile, Jen's not sure what Allyson's dog's bringing to the table, and we talk Elizabeth Taylor, Rivals and Pet Semetary. We're coming to London LIVE on the 3rd of December. Get your tickets here! Check out Jen's aid charity All Our Relations Turn Up For Gaz…
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Leah's friend Theresa joins us for another of our coffee chat series. What follows is laughter, delight, insight, and memories that build our present friendship. You're not going to want to miss this one! You're gonna feel like you're at a pajama party! More From Us: We’d love for you to join us at the Chit Chat Coop on FaceBook…
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The latest Spotlight edition of the Frank and Stan Chat focuses fully on how to encourage more music, including singing in our schools. Today's guest is Charlotte Wicks, an opera singer who has sung around the world in some of the most prestigious venues, who's now turning her attention to encouraging children and adults of all ages to perform and …
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This week, we're all over - Maureen's up in Dundee, Allyson's looking after her parents in Canada, and soup-craving Jen's almost home from somewhere in the US, she's not sure at this point. We're coming to London LIVE on the 3rd of December. Get your tickets here! Check out Jen's aid charity All Our Relations here. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sun…
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This week, we delve into the SEVEN (Yes, seven!) kinds of rest, and how we incorporate (or aspire to) them into our lives. You'll also hear about apple butter, a brilliant quote, and so much more. Enjoy our joyful meanderings on rest! More From Us: We’d love for you to join us at the Chit Chat Coop on FaceBook where you can respond …
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This week, Allyson gigs with Russell Howard, Jen brings nothing she needs to the US and Maureen has plugging problems. We're coming to London LIVE on the 3rd of December. Get your tickets here! Check out Jen's aid charity All Our Relations here. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour here. Send your problems to womentalkingbollocks@gmail.com …
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This week the gents are joined by Kathryn Loftus, Director of Education Alliance for Life Chances, a locally led initiative in Bradford that flowed from the work involved in the city's Opportunity Area. Kathryn explains how the alliance has brought together willing supporters of key service providers delivering for children, young people and famili…
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Lots of new and old suggestions this week for what to read, watch and listen to as we head into hygge season. More From Us: We’d love for you to join us at the Chit Chat Coop on FaceBook where you can respond to the week's Chit Chat Challenge. The CC Coop is a fun place to come for positive energy and encouragement to live your best l…
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The Teachertoolkit website is one of the most visited teacher development websites in the world with over 20 million hits. Ross began teaching in 1991 and taught for 26 years in London's national-challenge (secondary) schools; 20 years as a school leader. Today, he works with teachers and schools worldwide, enhancing teaching and learning, reducing…
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This week, Maureen breaks boundaries, barriers and microphones after a run in with fox sh*t, Allyson helps with a listener deal with a bullying problem and Jen's had enough of her kids' Americanisms, just in time for her trip to the States. We're coming to London LIVE on the 3rd of December. Get your tickets here! Check out Jen's aid charity All Ou…
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Leah interviews one of her besties, Heather, and finds out a few new things about her. Here’s an opportunity to up your “questions” game so that in your next coffee chat you can go even deeper! More From Us: We’d love for you to join us at the Chit Chat Coop on FaceBook where you can respond to the week's Chit Chat Challenge. The CC C…
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In May 2020, Frank Norris and Stan Johnson met online. Frank decided to press a button on the Zoom link and a recording had been made. He then decided to post to Youtube so that there could be a permanent record of the chat. Over four years have passed and in this 200th edition the gents are joined by Sir Michael Wilshaw, the former HMCI between 20…
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This week, Maureen tries her hand at electrics (and it goes as expected), Allyson handles a real life Bridgerton and Jen’s in a goat loop. Also, Bob Marley, Bodies Bodies Bodies and bargains. We're coming to London LIVE on the 3rd of December. Get your tickets here! Check out Jen's aid charity All Our Relations here. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith S…
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Leah does a spontaneous (from bed) episode all about autumn! Get yourself pajama or sweater-clad, and join in on the coziness! More From Us: We’d love for you to join us at the Chit Chat Coop on FaceBook where you can respond to the week's Chit Chat Challenge. The CC Coop is a fun place to come for positive energy and encouragement to l…
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This week the two gents are joined by Chaelsea Slater, CEO and co-founder of the social enterprise organisation called InnovateHer. Chelsea found herself working on marketing within a male dominated tech business and decided to do something about it. She joined forces with Jo Morfee and created Liverpool Girl Geeks. They both left their jobs when t…
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E151: Please Don't Stand Like That
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WE'VE ADDED A NEW LIVE SHOW IN LONDON! See you on the 3rd of December for TWO shows at 18:30 and 20:00 at the Bill Murray, in London. This week, it's Maureen's Jamie-versary, Jen's going one tit out and Allyson's flatlining. Also, Mr and Mrs Smith, Salzberg and sh!tty phone holders. Check out Jen's aid charity All Our Relations here. Catch Allyson'…
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It's our new coffee chat series that we will be doing occasionally with friends to the pod! Let us know if you'd like to be one of them! More From Us: We’d love for you to join us at the Chit Chat Coop on FaceBook where you can respond to the week's Chit Chat Challenge. The CC Coop is a fun place to come for positive energy and encourag…
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We've always been interested in chatting with teachers who have undertaken research into areas we have not chatted about. This week Caroline Popplewell, a Primary School teacher from the North West joins the gents to discuss her school based Masters research into the introduction of the Eco-School programme. She explains the challenges she faced in…
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And we're BACK! Fresh off their summer breaks, Austriophile Maureen’s quick to show she got a single round with Jen, while Allyson’s been in Edinburgh and cannot handle Jen’s popcorn opinions. Also: what to do when you’re out of WTB, The Open House Festival and ‘Awww’ing. Check out Jen's evacuation All Our Relations aid fundraiser here. Catch Allys…
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We quiz each other today to find out a bit more about our personalities and wants and needs. You may be surprised by these couple of wild and crazy gals! As always, loads of laughs and fun as well as a lotta inspiration! More From Us: We’d love for you to join us at the Chit Chat Coop on FaceBook where you can respond to the week's Chit C…
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This week the gents are delighted to welcome Prof Mel Ainscow back as a guest. Mel is Emeritus Professor of Education, and an internationally recognized authority on the promotion of inclusion and equity in education. Previously a head teacher, local education authority adviser and lecturer at the University of Cambridge, he's also a long-term cons…
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E149: LIVE IN BRIGHTON with Angela Barnes!
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This is new! Live from the prestigious Komedia Brighton, we present WTB Live, featuring very special guest Angela Barnes to replace our briefly-missed Allyson June Smith. Prepare for an unbelievable shoe loss, listener sh*t stories and the ultimate Be More Maureen to be crowned! Special thanks to Angela Barnes for stepping in at very short notice, …
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In this episode of The Coop, your new host Blaire is joined by Lauren from the marketing team and Anne from customer service to discuss egg production in cooler weather. Together, they explore the natural reasons hens slow down during fall and winter and share practical tips on how to keep them laying. From the impact of shorter daylight hours to m…
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Eydie reviews her dismal summer intentions record, Leah regales us with microwave tips, and then we're off to the races with small (and not so small) joys. There's so much content in this episode, Leah has two ebooks in the works! Sit back or go for a walk and enjoy! More From Us: We’d love for you to join us at the Chit Chat Coop on FaceBo…
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The two gents are back for another academic year. The seven week break they have had has recharged the batteries and much has happened in education, especially in the past week. Fortuitously, they are joined by John Malynn, a long serving senior Civil Servant at the DfE and for four years at Ofsted. Frank and John would meet regularly to discuss de…
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Eydie is bubbling over with all things books, boobs and literacy today with a special focus on the one-and-only Dolly Parton. What's not to love? Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: https://imaginationlibrary.com/ Eydie's Recommended Books by Dolly: Songteller Behind The Seams Dream More (Eydie recommends you listen to this one…) Recommended Podcas…
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Summer is winding down, and we are still finding ways to stay calm and go with the flow. Join us for more fun tips and tricks and ways to chill out! More From Us: We’d love for you to join us at the Chit Chat Coop on FaceBook where you can respond to the week's Chit Chat Challenge. The CC Coop is a fun place to come for positive energy and enco…
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Join Jess and Blaire in this episode of The Coop with Meyer Hatchery as they look into the essentials of maintaining a small or urban flock. Blaire shares her journey from managing a large hobby farm in Michigan to a compact backyard setup in Florida. Learn about choosing the right breeds, predator-proofing, and navigating local regulations. Whethe…
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The one where Eydie and Leah realize they have more in common than they thought... More From Us: We’d love for you to join us at the Chit Chat Coop on FaceBook where you can respond to the week's Chit Chat Challenge. The CC Coop is a fun place to come for positive energy and encouragement to live your best lives. Chicks and Roosters, we are getti…
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This week, as we continue our summer hols, we take a trip down Memory Lane with our own Jen and Kerry Godliman, and guest starring our wonderful Allyson! Keep up with Memory Lane here Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" show at the Edinburgh Fringe here. Check out Jen's evacuation All Our Relations aid fundraiser here. Send your problems to wom…
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On the second iteration of 'WTB Recommends', to promote Allyson's Edinburgh Fringe run we're heading over to Allyson's other podcast, Horror Motel! This week they're talking about Slotherhouse, special guest starring Tiff Stevenson! 61% on Rotten Tomatoes if you're wondering. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" show at the Edinburgh Fringe here…
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Summer is in full swing and there are a whole lot of things that may be throwing us off-kilter. Join us for some great tips and discussion on staying calm! More From Us: We’d love for you to join us at the Chit Chat Coop on FaceBook where you can respond to the week's Chit Chat Challenge. The CC Coop is a fun place to come for positive energy and e…
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The two gents chat to Tom Zebedee about cyber security. Tom explains why it is vital that senior managers create a strong culture of openness and trust to ensure the chance of security breaches is reduced. He makes clear that it is all centred around effective leadership and a desire to demonstrate this at all times. He points out how some fairly r…
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Welcome back to The Coop with Meyer Hatchery! In this episode, Lauren and Kelsey, Meyer Hatchery team members, talk about the importance of maintaining a sustainable flock. Kelsey shares her experiences raising chickens, guinea fowl, and ducks on her Ozarks homestead. They discuss the essentials of a sustainable flock, including the role of rooster…
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We're out of season! To keep you tided over, we take a trip back a decade to a familiar scene, with Maureen and Jen stuck a train vaguely somewhere around Northampton. Enjoy! Check out Jen's evacuation All Our Relations aid fundraiser here. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" show at the Edinburgh Fringe here. Send your problems to womentalking…
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E148: The Princess and The Plimsoll
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In this summer finale (back in September!), Jen is bankrupted by Lebron James, Allyson's doing Maureen's taxes on the pod and a sandal is slept on (you can probably guess who by). We're taking our summer break, but keep your eyes on the feed for very special episodes from other podcasts (there are other podcasts?!), featuring your favourite trio. C…
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The gents are delighted to welcome back as a guest Emma Ainsworth. Emma is currently a Chair of Governors at a Primary School in Bradford, a former senior manager at The Coop and currently working on strategic architecture at Biffa. Stan draws attention to a rugby medal he found in his attic which led to him researching the relative who played Rugb…
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This week, Allyson has an extractor disaster, Jen's sick of your announcements and Maureen only communicates through stickers. Also, Axel F, Neil Gaiman and things to look out for in hotel rooms. Check out Jen's evacuation All Our Relations aid fundraiser here. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" show at the Edinburgh Fringe here. Send your pro…
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Eydie is coming to you from the Smoky Mountains, full of tipping and tricking. Enjoy!
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Leah goes solo this week as she talks about being a secret operative and her history of deception. Get ready for a deep dive into the confessional! More From Us: We’d love for you to join us at the Chit Chat Coop on FaceBook where you can respond to the week's Chit Chat Challenge. The CC Coop is a fun place to come for p…
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This week Frank and Stan chat with Jill Gray, former Principal at Blackpool 6th Form College and now a leading figure in the creation of The Coastal Collaborative Trust, a new multi academy trust that includes her former College. The chat opens with Stan having mixed emotions around the news that the new Government intend to undertake a Curriculum …
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This week, we're all hopped up on Greggs while Jen's wandered into a detox, meanwhile the Mauren's cat's got a boyfriend, Allyson helps us get the stains out of a white t-shirt... oh and there was an election, I guess. Check out Jen's evacuation All Our Relations aid fundraiser here. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.…
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A momentous night followed by a Frank and Stan Chat. What more does education need? The two gents chat about their views on the past 14 years, what might happen in the next 100 days and what they hope for in the future. It's just a gentle glide through a range of issues. For those who have been up half the night and had to teach today, it might be …
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This week, Jen's been to Glastonbury, Maureen's calling from France and Allyson's visited... Chorley. Great sandwiches though. Also, infinity pools, spilling sh*t and a partner losing their love problem. Check out Jen's evacuation All Our Relations aid fundraiser here. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.com. Send your …
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Ever wondered what it felt like to be a long-established tutoring provider during the pandemic? Ever wondered why existing providers were not included in the initial list of 33 national providers for the National Tutoring Programme but new providers were? Ever considered why the Randstad contract ended so quickly? How did tutoring programmes surviv…
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Welcome to our dessert dilemma, where Eydie kind of hops on the sweet train, swapping sugar-filled stories overflowing with Cool Whip and pudding pandemonium. Leah, our fruit-loving dessert skeptic, begrudgingly shares her cherry obsession while reminiscing about childhood treats that would make a dentist shudder. From German kuchens to Christmas b…
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This week Stan returns from his two week break and we are joined by Education Director, author, keynote speaker and great guest Paul Ainsworth. Paul's most recent publication 'No Silver Bullets' draws on his considerable and varied career involved in school improvement. True to his character he doesn't plug any of his books, although Stan and Frank…
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E144: Seagulled
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This week, we look back on our first live show, our producer goes down and tragedy befalls the Peppa Pig Ring. Also, sh*tting seagulls, parasol palaver and remembering Donald Sutherland - mostly with good stuff but one very mediocre TV show. Check out Jen's evacuation All Our Relations aid fundraiser here. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" to…
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Eydie and friend of the pod, Lena, are kicking off their new project, the Journal Connection Era! It’s all about making new friends and reconnecting with old ones through journaling. Listen in to find out if this Era is for you. All are welcome. More From Us: We’d love for you to join us at the Chit Chat Coop on FaceBook where you can respond to th…
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