Best Sky Potato Podcasts (2024)

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Golden Decisions, Stormy Skies, and Fresh Leadership 15:21

9h ago15:21

15:21

This week on the Global Fresh Series, we dive into Zespri’s bold move to let growers decide on ramping up Sun Gold Kiwi production in response to skyrocketing demand. Next, we unpack the devastating impact of the DANA weather front on Valencia, Spain, and what it means for the region’s agricultural future. Finally, meet the new COO of the Port of R…

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RHLSTP 538 - Ade Edmondson 1:02:13

3h ago1:02:13

1:02:13

#538 Pocklington - Richard has just moved house and is mourning the items that didn’t make the grade. His guest is another comedy hero, Adrian Edmondson. They talk about bad Brummie accents, the shadow that is cast on his life from the 14 weeks he spent on the Young Ones, cutting Rik Mayall’s head open with a metal jug, the boarding school experien…

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A Visit to Dot, Turkey 52:40

10h ago52:40

52:40

Donna and Lonna visit the Dot Cafe for lunch. Farmer Rob Faux shares some good turkey tales and talks about raising birds organically on pasture.By DonnaLonna Kitchen Show

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The Bhopal Gas Tragedy 10:21

5h ago10:21

10:21

In episode 15 of 5 Minute Disasters, we explore the devastating Bhopal Gas Tragedy, one of the world’s worst industrial disasters. In just five minutes, we recount the events of December 1984, when a leak of toxic methyl isocyanate gas from the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, exposed hundreds of thousands of residents to lethal chem…

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RHLSTP Book Club 117 - Jenny Eclair 45:45

4d ago45:45

45:45

Book Club #117 - Jokes Jokes Jokes - Richard talks to old Edinburgh flatmate Jenny Eclair about her cut-above-the-rest autobiography, Jokes, Jokes, Jokes. They discuss how you maintain a career in their weird business over several decades, the envy and bitterness that can eat you up, how getting older changes your priorities, how little either of t…

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Navigating the Future: A Tour of the Port of Long Beach with CEO Mario Cordero 22:44

1d ago22:44

22:44

Set sail with us on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Port of Long Beach, the second-largest port in the United States. In this episode, we’re joined by the Port’s visionary CEO, Mario Cordero, who takes us through the bustling docks, cutting-edge innovations, and the global trade networks that make this port a vital hub in the world econo…

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RHLSTP 537 - Peter Serafinowicz - Part 2 1:04:24

1d ago1:04:24

1:04:24

#537 New York Ticks and Cockroaches - He loved it so much last week that he came back a week later to do it again. A second interview with the very relaxed Peter Serafinowicz. This time they talk about his film and TV work in America, how getting the dream job of playing The Tick turned into a filming nightmare, general indifference to appearing in…

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Books - Fat,Bones,Bitter,Candy,Fruit 49:19

1d ago49:19

49:19

Recipes and inspiration from food book authors: Jennifer McLagan, Camilla Wynne, and Nigel Slater.By DonnaLonna Kitchen Show

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The 1977 Tenerife Airport Disaster: Aviation's Deadliest Collision 8:55

5d ago8:55

8:55

In the fourteenth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we recount the tragic events of the 1977 Tenerife Airport disaster, the deadliest aviation accident in history. In just five minutes, we’ll take you through the sequence of miscommunications, dense fog, and procedural errors that led to two jumbo jets colliding on the runway, resulting in the deaths …

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RHLSTP Book Club 116 - Danny Wallace 48:52

7d ago48:52

48:52

Book Club #116 - Somebody Told Me - Richard talks to journalist and humourist Danny Wallace about his latest book about the dangers of conspiracy theories, Somebody Told Me. They discuss how the death of Danny’s father and an odd email message prompted this dive into why people get sucked into sometimes outlandish plots and ideologies, why Covid ma…

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The Wall Street Crash of 1929 8:14

14d ago8:14

8:14

In the thirteenth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we delve into the Wall Street Crash of 1929, a financial catastrophe that triggered the Great Depression and sent shockwaves through economies worldwide. In just five minutes, we’ll explore the speculative bubble, risky investments, and sudden panic that led to this historic market collapse. The epis…

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Citrus, Sustainability, and Global Markets: South Africa, Dole, and the UK Healthy Eating Initiative 12:19

8d ago12:19

12:19

In this week's episode, we dive into the latest market updates shaping the citrus industry, with a spotlight on Summer Citrus from South Africa’s growing export trends. We also explore Dole’s Go Organic initiative launched in Dublin, Ireland and how it's influencing the organic produce market. Plus, we'll unpack the U.K.'s commitment to a healthy e…

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RHLSTP 536 - Peter Serafinowicz - Part 1 53:22

9d ago53:22

53:22

#536 Elephant Man Love Token - RHLSTP is back for its 30th series! Can this thing go on forever? Or does it just feel like it. Rich has had a sitcom experience with his bins and his son is disappointed with God. His returning guest is the great Peter Serafinowicz. The pair discuss Peter’s embracing of live work and technology, the return of Brian B…

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The Irish Potato Famine 8:23

13d ago8:23

8:23

In the twelfth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we delve into the tragic history of the Irish Potato Famine, a devastating period of mass starvation, disease, and emigration that reshaped Ireland. In just five minutes, we explore how a blight that destroyed the potato crop—a staple food for much of the population—led to widespread famine, claiming on…

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The Halifax Explosion: When a Ship's Cargo Turned a City to Rubble 8:12

10d ago8:12

8:12

In the eleventh episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we cover the devastating Halifax Explosion of 1917, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history. In just five minutes, we’ll revisit the tragic collision of two ships in Halifax Harbour, one loaded with explosive cargo bound for World War I, which led to a blast that flattened large parts of t…

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Retro RHLSTP 87 - Janey Godley 1:01:24

10d ago1:01:24

1:01:24

RETRO RHLSTP #87 - I’ve Never Stabbed Anyone…Oh No, I Have. - A tired and possibly ill Richard Herring tries to get through another podcast without vomiting on his guest, the disaster-magnet that is Janey Godley. She talks candidly about marrying the son of a Glasgow gangster, her many family tragedies and how she survived them plus how Jerry Sadow…

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The Challenger Explosion: NASA's Darkest Day 7:22

12d ago7:22

7:22

In the tenth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we recount the tragic story of the Challenger explosion, a disaster that shook the world and marked a sombre chapter in space exploration. In just five minutes, we’ll revisit the events of January 28, 1986, when NASA’s Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart shortly after launch, claiming the lives of all se…

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The 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami 8:26

13d ago8:26

8:26

In the ninth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we examine the 2011 Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami, one of the most destructive natural disasters in recent history. In just five minutes, we’ll take you through the 9.0 magnitude earthquake that struck off Japan's coast, unleashing a massive tsunami that devastated coastal towns and claimed nearly 16,00…

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RHLSTP Book Club 115 - Robert Popper 41:35

13d ago41:35

41:35

Book Club #115 - The Elsie Drake Letters - Richard talks to the creator of Friday Night Dinner and Look Around You, Robert Popper, about his collection of letters from Elsie Drake (aged 104) to various unsuspecting companies and people of note. They chat about the genesis of his previous letter writing campaign, The Timewaster Letters, what made hi…

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The Eruption of Mount Tambora 7:50

14d ago7:50

7:50

In the eighth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we explore the colossal eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815, the most powerful volcanic eruption ever recorded. In just five minutes, we’ll delve into how this catastrophic event devastated the Indonesian island of Sumbawa, wiping out villages and claiming tens of thousands of lives. The eruption was so ma…

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The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill 8:29

15d ago8:29

8:29

In the seventh episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we explore the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, one of the most devastating environmental disasters in recent history. In just five minutes, we’ll explain the events of April 20, 2010, when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico suffered a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the release of nearl…

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Rooted in Tradition: A Potato Farmer's Tale 25:33

22d ago25:33

25:33

Join Marlon Kuhl, a third-generation potato grower from Peak of the Market, as he explores the vibrant world of growing potatoes. Each episode delves into the stories, challenges, and innovations within the agricultural industry, featuring insightful conversations with farmers, industry experts, and culinary enthusiasts. Tune in for a fresh perspec…

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RHLSTP 535 - Tommy Cannon 52:44

15d ago52:44

52:44

#535 Rock On! - Richard is at Hull City Hall with the biggest RHLSTP audience we’ve had and he’s angry about the city claiming to have the smallest window in the country. His guest is legendary comedian and actor Tommy Cannon. They talk about how Cannon and Ball met at a welding factory, how Bobby cajoled him into forming an act and what he might h…

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Bird Flu, Night Sky 54:07

16d ago54:07

54:07

Very small things and very big things. The KHOI Science Bytes guys, Mike Meetz and Sam Wormley join us to talk about microbes, pandemics, food safety, asteriods, the moons of Jupiter, comets, and daylight saving time.By DonnaLonna Kitchen Show

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Potatoes and Onions 55:02

16d ago55:02

55:02

We talk about the many joys of potatoes and onions. Varieties and recipes. We talk about cooking fat, an Onion Rabbit recipe, Leek and Apple Salad, Onion jam, and Sauerkraut Tart.By DonnaLonna Kitchen Show

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The Hindenburg Disaster: Fire in the Sky 7:14

18d ago7:14

7:14

In the sixth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we dive into the tragic story of the Hindenburg disaster, which marked the end of the airship era. In just five minutes, we’ll recount the dramatic events of May 6, 1937, when the German airship Hindenburg, filled with flammable hydrogen gas, caught fire while attempting to land in New Jersey. The massive…

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The Business of Lockwood Cafe 52:06

17d ago52:06

52:06

Lockwood Cafe is a local treasure on the northwest edge of Ames, Iowa - located in a repurposed grain elevator. We talk to Sharon Stewart about the Cafe's startup, how she keeps it running and the application of kindness, courtesy, and patience as a successful business model.By DonnaLonna Kitchen Show

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Farming with Nick Wallace 53:00

17d ago53:00

53:00

We talk with farmer Nick Wallace about making the most out of a small acreage. Beef, honey and more.By DonnaLonna Kitchen Show

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RHLSTP - Rich Beyond My Wildest Dreams 32:27

17d ago32:27

32:27

This week, Richard was a guest on a whole other podcast - ‘Rich Beyond My Wildest Dreams’, the podcast where guests talk through all the absurd ways they’d spend a £200 million EuroMillions jackpot. Join Sarel & Richard as they break down all of Richard’s wild plans - we’re talking... a teleportation device, a live-in dental hygienist, and paying e…

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Mount Vesuvius and the Destruction of Pompeii 8:00

18d ago8:00

8:00

In the fifth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we travel back to 79 CE to explore the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the destruction of Pompeii. In just around five minutes, we’ll take you through the dramatic events that saw Pompeii buried under volcanic ash and pumice, preserving a snapshot of Roman life frozen in time. The eruption dev…

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The Great Fire of London 7:30

19d ago7:30

7:30

In the fourth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we revisit the Great Fire of London, which devastated the city in 1666. In just five minutes, we’ll guide you through the events that led to the fire’s outbreak in a small bakery on Pudding Lane, and how it quickly spread through London’s narrow streets, fuelled by timber-framed houses. The fire raged fo…

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Chernobyl: The World's Worst Nuclear Disaster 8:32

20d ago8:32

8:32

In the third episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we take a look at the catastrophic Chernobyl disaster of 1986, the worst nuclear accident in history. In just five minutes, we’ll walk you through the series of events that led to the explosion of Reactor 4 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, releasing deadly levels of radiation across Europe. This epis…

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