أفضل بودكاسات Winchester College Society (2024)

1
Bonus Episode: The History Guy with Dan Snow 27:53

1d ago27:53

27:53

Dan Snow is aBAFTA award winning historian, broadcaster and television presenter. Dan makes programmes around the world on a range of historical topics, from the abandoned Viking churches of Greenland to war damaged sites of Timbuktu. He is the host of one of the world’s biggest history podcasts, Dan Snow’s History Hit and is the Founder andCreativ…

1
Evelyn Dunbar & Sparsholt College 35:27

9d ago35:27

35:27

Dunbar's work is featured heavily in the newly opened Blavatnik Art, Film and Photography Galleries at the Imperial War Museum, London. Dunbar's work is the subject of a talk at the AshmoleanMuseum in Oxford.بقلم Hampshire History Trust

1
Licoricia Part 2 30:13

16d ago30:13

30:13

Rebecca Abrams is a British author, teacher and journalist, based in Oxford. She is a long-standing tutor on the Masters in Creative Writing at the University of Oxford and a regular literary critic for the Financial Times. Rebecca produces both fiction and non-fiction. Her 2022 book ‘Licoricia of Winchester: Power and Prejudice in Medieval England…

1
Licoricia Part 1 24:20

23d ago24:20

24:20

Rebecca Abrams is a British author, teacher and journalist, based in Oxford. She is a long-standing tutor on the Masters in Creative Writing at the University of Oxford and a regular literary critic for the Financial Times. Rebecca produces both fiction and non-fiction. Her 2022 book ‘Licoricia of Winchester: Power and Prejudice in Medieval England…

1
In Conversation with James Osborn of Envest Asset Management 55:02

1M ago55:02

55:02

If you think "socially responsible investing" just might be an oxymoron, you wouldn't be alone, but you will be enlightened when you listen to James Osborn, founder of Envest - the first (and so far, the only) Certified B Corporation financial advisory firm in the state of Connecticut. James’ roots run deep in sustainability and Environmental, Soci…

1
Hampshire Archives Trust 20:46

1M ago20:46

20:46

Daniella Gonzalez is a Medievalist and Cataloguer at the UK Parliamentary Archives. She is also a member of the Hampshire Archives Trust team, where she is responsible for...بقلم Hampshire History Trust

1
Hovercraft Museum 33:20

2M ago33:20

33:20

Join HistBites’ host, Julian Gerry as he speaks with Doug Coulson, curator of the Hovercraft Museum at Lee-on-the-Solent. The Hovercraft Museum is the only of one of its kind in the world and holds greatest collection of Hovercraft archive, film, and historic craft. Founded in 1987, Doug has been volunteering there since the late 90s and he is also…

1
Sustainable CT Fellows Adrian Huq and Jackie Flaherty explore sustainability work being done at Connecticut colleges 51:28

2M ago51:28

51:28

Sustainable CT Fellows Adrian Huq and Jackie Flaherty take over the big microphone this month to interview collegiate movers-and-shakers in the sustainability movement. Their guests include: Dylan Steer, President of EcoHusky, lead organizer with Fossil Fuel Free UConn, and UConn Office of Sustainability intern; Amelia Kearney, Founder and Former P…

1
Queen Emma of Normandy Part 2 23:49

2M ago23:49

23:49

History generally remembers Emma of Normandy as the wife of King Cnut and the mother of the last Anglo-Saxon King of England, Edward the Confessor. However, Emma’s life, as with most Queens, was so much more than the wife and mother of Kings. Join Johanna Strong as she interviews Steven Bishop about Emma’s amazing life and discover how Winchester b…

1
Queen Emma of Normandy: Much More Than a Wife (Part 1) 23:13

3M ago23:13

23:13

History generally remembers Emma of Normandy as the wife of King Cnut and the mother of the last Anglo-Saxon King of England, Edward the Confessor. However Emma's life (as with most Queens) was so much more than a wife and mother. Join Johanna Strong as she interviews Steven Bishop (PhD) about Emma's amazing life, and how it ended with Winchester a…

1
A Conversation with Jamal Jimerson of Thought Partner Solutions 56:46

3M ago56:46

56:46

Thought Partner Solutions (TPS) is invested in opening doors to authentic social impact through values-based leadership development. With an unwavering commitment to a more inclusive world, they offer solutions to help their partners to build a more inclusive and equitable workplace. They are experts at uncovering organizational values and turning …

1
1940: The Unknown Battles 19:58

3M ago19:58

19:58

Christopher Normand (F, 1976-81) and James Webster return for an episode discussing Old Wykehamists who fought during 1940. The Old Wykehamists mentioned in this episode are: Claude Nicholson (G, 1912-15) Chandos Hoskins (A, 1909-12) Michael Sinclair (I, 1931-36) Gris Davies-Scourfield (B, 1932-36) Victor Fortune (D, 1897-1901) Peter Raikes (H, 192…

1
Bryan Garcia of Connecticut Green Bank 58:20

4M ago58:20

58:20

We catch up with Bryan Garcia, long-serving president and CEO of Connecticut Green Bank - a quasi-public agency that leverages ratepayer funds with private capital to offer low-cost, long-term financing for clean energy projects. CT Green Bank was the first of its kind back in 2011, and they've not let up on innovation since. Hear about the Green B…

1
A brief history of War Cloister 21:46

5M ago21:46

21:46

Join Director of Winchester College Society Christopher Normand (F, 1976-81) and history don James Webster as they discuss how War Cloister came to be. Stories from War Cloister is a podcast series to mark the centenary of Winchester College's War Cloister. Each episode will tell the story of an Old Wykehamist who is remembered in War Cloister or w…

1
Winchester War Poets - Part II 30:24

5M ago30:24

30:24

This episode of Stories from War Cloister is the second of two episodes about the Winchester War Poets. We are joined by Richard Stillman, English Don and current pupils: Warrick, Anna, David, Taanvir, Charlie and Ethan The poems: ‘Vale’ by John L Crommelin Brown (I, 1901-07) ‘In a Volume of Poems by One Killed in the War’ by Anon ‘The Assault’ – b…

1
The Weston High School Pollinator Garden 34:31

5M ago34:31

34:31

Weston High School teacher Michael Aitkenhead and a few of his industrious students joined us to discuss their pollinator garden project - an interactive ecosystem where students can get hands-on experience with wildlife and problem-solving. Good things happen in the spring at Weston HS, so join us to hear the buzz. A Community Match Fund project!…

1
Nicole Chevalier: Our Search for a New Executive Director 51:00

6M ago51:00

51:00

Nicole Chevalier - philanthropist, activist, writer, member of the Sustainable CT Board of Directors, and chair of our search committee for a brand new Executive Director - talks about the ED's role, how finding the right person is so important, and what the future holds for Sustainable CT.بقلم Nicole Chevalier

1
Winchester War Poets - Part I 27:49

6M ago27:49

27:49

This episode of Stories from War Cloister is the first of two episodes about the Winchester War Poets. We are joined by Richard Stillman, English Don and current pupils: Zach, Anna, Issac, William, Otto, Ben, William and Anvesh The poems: ‘Domum’ by Charles K Scott-Moncrieff (Coll, 1903-08) ‘Winchester‘ by Thomas W Sergeant (G, 1913-18) ‘Winchester…

1
Ronald Macdonald 8:39

7M ago8:39

8:39

In this episode of Stories from War Cloister, Alex Roe (G, 1972-75) talks about his great uncle Ronald Macdonald (G, 1904-09) who was killed a month before his 24th birthday. Stories from War Cloister is a podcast series to mark the centenary of Winchester College's War Cloister. Each episode will tell the story of an Old Wykehamist who is remember…

1
In Conversation with Mike Purcaro, Town Administrator of Vernon 48:06

7M ago48:06

48:06

A recent addition to the Sustainable CT Board of Directors, Mike Purcaro has been working with the Town of Vernon in one capacity or another for almost 20 years and as town administrator for the last seven years. Vernon is truly a Sustainable CT "success story" - over-achieving in nearly every action area since their registration in 2018. Join us t…

1
Frank Thompson and Donny Mackenzie 30:10

8M ago30:10

30:10

In this episode of Stories from War Cloister, Mike Wallis is joined by history don, James Webster. Mike and James discuss OWs who didn’t serve on the front line, but played an alternative role in the war effort. They talk about Frank Thompson (Coll, 1933-38) and Donny Mackenzie (B 1928-33). Stories from War Cloister is a podcast series to mark the …

1
Kenneth Gillum 6:41

8M ago6:41

6:41

This episode of Stories from War Cloister is the second of two episodes looking at Old Wykehamists who served during D-Day. It tells the story of Kenneth Gillum (E, 1936-41). Stories from War Cloister is a podcast series to mark the centenary of Winchester College's War Cloister. Each episode will tell the story of an Old Wykehamist who is remember…

1
Cindy Lignar, First Selectwoman of Chester 49:54

8M ago49:54

49:54

As a newly-elected First Selectwoman of Chester, Cindy Lignar's plate is pretty full these days, but she's graciously made time to chat with us. Prior to her election, Cindy headed the Chester Sustainability Team, demonstrating achievement in 12 sustainable impact areas ranging from inclusive community building and thriving local economies to vibra…

1
Nicholas Somerville 11:07

9M ago11:07

11:07

This episode of Stories from War Cloister is the first of two episodes looking at Old Wykehamists who served during D-Day. It tells the story of Nicholas (Nick) Somerville (I, 1936-42). Nick also features in the upcoming book A Noble Company by Shaun Hullis. The book charts the stories of 40 Hopperites in the 1938 house photograph and their corresp…

1
In Conversation with Ted Shafer, Director of Economic Development for Winchester and Barkhamsted 52:34

9M ago52:34

52:34

We had the good-good fortune to be joined by Ted Shafer, currently serving as the director of economic development for the towns of Winchester (a recently Bronze certified town) and Barkhamsted. Ted served for 10 years as first selectman of Burlington, from 2011 until 2021, overseeing much of Burlington’s evolution into a climate and sustainability…

1
Raymond Asquith and Edward Tennant 10:37

9M ago10:37

10:37

For this episode of Stories from War Cloister, we tell the stories of Raymond Asquith (Coll, 1892-97) and Edward Tennant (F, 1911-14) Stories from War Cloister is a podcast series to mark the centenary of Winchester College's War Cloister. Each episode will tell the story of an Old Wykehamist who is remembered in War Cloister or who served during e…

1
Valentine Braithwaite 11:42

10M ago11:42

11:42

For this episode of Stories from War Cloister, we tell the story of Valentine Braithwaite (E, 1910-1912) Stories from War Cloister is a podcast series to mark the centenary of Winchester College's War Cloister. Each episode will tell the story of an Old Wykehamist who is remembered in War Cloister or who served during either of the two world wars. …

1
The Sustainable CT Fellowship Program: Adrian Huq, Dylan Steer, Mike Towle, and Ben Lovejoy 42:51

10M ago42:51

42:51

We gain some important insight about the value of the Sustainable CT Fellowship Program from the people who know it best and have seen it in action. We're joined by Adrian Huq, a 2023 Fellow with the Capitol Region Council of Governments; Dylan Steer, a 2023 Fellow with the Metropolitan Council of Governments; Michael Towle, deputy director of the …

1
Steven Winter, Amelia Fortgang and Giovanni Zinn on New Haven's Gold certification 49:45

11M ago49:45

49:45

We catch up with Steve Winter, New Haven's Executive Director of Climate & Sustainability, along with his compatriots, climate activist Amelia Fortgang, and Giovanni Zinn, New Haven’s City Engineer, to talk about all that glitters in the Elm City... well, all things sustainable anyway. New Haven is the first municipality in Connecticut to achieve S…

1
A Conversation with Joshua Steele Kelly, Town Manager of Winchester 55:12

1y ago55:12

55:12

It was my great pleasure to have a conversation with Joshua Steele Kelly, Town Manager and CEO of the beautiful Town of Winchester, Connecticut. He’s held that post since April of 2021, and, prior to that, Josh served as the Town Administrator of Bolton, Connecticut and as Conservation Commissioner in Waterford. And Sustainable CT will be having it…

1
Fionnuala ("Finn") Darby-Hudgens and the CT Data Collaborative 47:31

1y ago47:31

47:31

We had an opportunity to sit down with Fionnuala Darby-Hudgens, director of data strategic planning with CT Data Collaborative. "Finn," as we affectionately know her, was joined by our own Lynn Stoddard to discuss some of the greatest challenges facing the non-profit community when it comes to data management.…

1
Chad Schroeder, Desira Blanchard, and Hamsa Ganapathi - former Sustainable CT Fellows 42:21

1y ago42:21

42:21

It's Old Home Week at the IMPACT, as we've invited three - yes, three! - alumni of the Sustainable CT fellowship program to join us to ask the "Where are they now?" question and find out how their participation in our fellowship program may - or may not - have impacted their career paths. But we also wanted to get their perspectives on some major i…

1
Inez Ortiz and Dorothy Piszczek - Brand New Program Assistants with Sustainable CT 51:20

1+ y ago51:20

51:20

We have two – yes, two! – delightful guests – Inez Ortiz and Dorothy Piszczek. They’ve both just recently joined Sustainable CT as program assistants, and this was a great opportunity to get to know them a little better, and to discover what their aspirations are at Sustainable CT and in the wider world. We discussed carbon pricing, campus sustaina…

1
A Conversation with Richard Johnson, former Town Manager of Glastonbury 51:22

1+ y ago51:22

51:22

I had a lively and informative conversation with Richard Johnson, the erstwhile and long-serving Town Manager of Glastonbury. Prior to his formal retirement in March, Richard worked in Glastonbury town government for 42 years – a remarkable achievement. His is a career that spans, not just decades, but enormous change – in technology, communication…

1
A Special Earth Day Coffee Hour Crossover with Eric Fine of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication 48:22

1+ y ago48:22

48:22

This month's show is a little late, but for good reason: we're bringing you a special crossover episode in conjunction with the Sustainable CT Coffee Hour, Earth Day Edition, featuring Eric Fine of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication. Eric joined us to discuss the YPCCC’s research on climate change public opinion and messaging. Our spe…

1
A Conversation with John Elsesser, Town Manager of Coventry 49:04

1+ y ago49:04

49:04

I was joined by John Elsesser, Town Manager of Coventry since 1988. Now, 1988 was a long time ago... that's 1988 BC (Before Cellphones)... but John is nothing if not up-to-date and innovative in his approach to municipal governance. In energy, waste management, housing, farm and open space preservation - he's by no means stuck in the past. John has…

1
A Conversation with Sam Gold, Executive Director of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments 49:15

1+ y ago49:15

49:15

Sam Gold, Executive Director of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments, was kind enough to put up with my Covid voice (and brain) for a wide-ranging discussion about Connecticut's demographic challenges, housing, regional planning, energy and some trash talk, too. Sam's been a member of the American Institute of Certified Plannin…

1
Climate Change: UConn Goes to COP 51:08

1+ y ago51:08

51:08

We begin our second season of The IMPACT with three fabulous guests. Monet Paredes and Lilly Adamo are both attending the University of Connecticut and they, along with a cohort of UConn students, attended the 27th United Nations Conference of Parties (or COP27) that took place in November of last year in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. We were joined as w…

1
A Conversation with Emily Basham of the Connecticut Green Bank 49:50

1+ y ago49:50

49:50

I had the opportunity to chat with Emily Basham, Senior Manager of Partnership Development at the Connecticut Green Bank. Emily manages the community campaigns for the Solar for All and the Solar Municipal Assistance programs supporting Connecticut’s towns and cities. She’s led the Green Bank’s participation in the SolSmart program, offering techni…

1
Live at the CPES Conference - a Panel of Distinguished Energy Reporters 47:28

2y ago47:28

47:28

We recorded live at the 2022 Connecticut Power & Energy Society's Fall Conference for a panel discussion entitled “Read All About It: A Journalist’s View of Effective Energy Reporting.” Joining was a group of some of the most distinguished energy reporters in our region: Sam Mintz with RTO Insider, Jan Ellen Spiegel with the Connecticut Mirror, Eth…

1
A Conversation with Catherine Diviney, Energy Specialist with the Town of West Hartford 41:23

2y ago41:23

41:23

Today we have the good fortune to chat with Catherine Diviney, Energy Specialist with the Town of West Hartford and doyen of all things sustainable in municipal government. Catherine was present at the creation of Sustainable CT – lending her guidance at the inception of our mission – and she’s been a steadfast supporter ever since. She’s someone t…

1
A Conversation with Lynn Stoddard and Senator Christine Cohen 39:00

2y ago39:00

39:00

I had the good fortune to have TWO of Connecticut’s best natural resources on the same Zoom call: our executive director, Lynn Stoddard AND Senator Christine Cohen, representing the 12th state senate district and chair of the Environment Committee. Lynn is the founder of Sustainable CT. She has over 25 years of experience in developing public polic…

1
War Reaches Hampshire: Catastrophe in the Cathedral 33:54

2y ago33:54

33:54

One day, the halls of Winchester Cathedral are filled with whispered prayers and holy songs. The next, they echo with the roaring of gunfire and hooves crashing over the tombs of holy men. The English Civil War was a conflict that spared neither the lowest of peasants nor the highest of kings. It was only a matter of time before the winds of war re…

1
250 Years of History with the Hampshire Chronicle 22:14

2y ago22:14

22:14

At a glance, Winchester is a city preserved in history—sheltered from the winds of time and change. Upon closer inspection, you will discover that there are new stories and developments happening around every corner. It’s the job of Andrew Napier and a dedicated team of journalists to find these events and bring them to readers across the county. W…

1
From Riches to Rags, then Restoration - King John’s House 26:23

2y ago26:23

26:23

Over the course of centuries, how many times can one building change ownership? How many voices of the past echo within its rooms and halls? These are questions that Mark Udall, General Manager of King John’s House, seeks to answer as he joins our host, Richard North. Within the complex of historic buildings, traces of the past can be seen tucked a…

1
Black John: Southampton's 16th Century African Entrepeneur 22:08

2y ago22:08

22:08

Black John was a free African carpenter who chose to make a living in Southampton at the turn of the 16th century. Dr Abdoulie Sanneh reveals John’s story and how he brought it to life with the Sarah Siddons Fan Club theatre performance company. Additionally, Dr Sanneh talks about his own story of coming to Southampton from the Gambia and founding …

1
Myths and Legends of the Test Valley 26:37

2y ago26:37

26:37

In the beautiful village of Amport, an owl hoots, and then a baker’s daughter pays a magical price for her cruelty. ‘The Baker’s Daughter of Amport’ is one of many local legends that Amanda Kane-Smith brings to life as a storyteller. Combining magic, mythical creatures, and real locations in the Test Valley, her book Test Valley Tales takes readers…

1
An Interview with Mary Dickerson, Sustainable CT's Certification Program Manager 48:15

2y ago48:15

48:15

I had the chance to chat with our very own Mary Dickerson, certification program manager extraordinaire AND the manager of the Sustainable CT Fellowship Program. Mary's a veritable font of practical knowledge and experience, unmatched administrative prowess and truly a delight to work with. We covered a lot of ground in our conversation - certifica…

1
Barley, Hops, and Toil: Ingredients to Southwick Brewhouse’s Success 34:57

2y ago34:57

34:57

In 1957, Master Brewer Dick Olding produced his last batch of beer and retired at the age of 81. Martin Bazeley and Matt Hallett join Julian Gerry to share Olding’s story, as well as the decades of history and tradition behind the brewing process. Keep listening to learn about the vital role of the brewery during the Second World War! This is our f…

1
Repairing Riparian Zones 48:56

2y ago48:56

48:56

It’s all about riparian zones – from the Latin word for river: RIPA or RIPARIUS (Et tu, Riparius?). But a riparian zone, at least to those of us west of the Rubicon, is actually the area on the sides of the river – a buffer that, if preserved and managed properly, goes a long way toward keeping the river clean and keeping whatever the river, or str…

المدونة الصوتية تستحق الاستماع

Winchester College Society بودكاست

المدونة الصوتية تستحق الاستماع

دليل مرجعي سريع