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In this episode of Food For Thought Radio, I sit down with Richard Vobes and the lovely Julia to talk about their two-and-a-half-acre adventure as “The English Couple” and their Bagelswicke Farm series. We explore rewilded land, nettles-as-nourishment, no-dig growing, polytunnels, and the deep joy (and learning curves) of becoming more self-sufficient later in life. We also wander into wider themes: the pull of community, spending slow time in nature, and how small, local acts—growing veg, sharing surplus, teaching practical skills—can rebuild resilience and hope. From naming ancient oaks to brewing nettle feed and celebrating the first harvest of cabbages that “cost a fortune” to grow, Richard and Julia share how playfulness and purpose can coexist on a homestead. We finish on the power of parallel, like‑minded networks—home‑ed hubs such as HOPE Sussex—and the simple practices that keep spirits up: hands in soil, birdsong at dawn, sunsets with friends, and plates filled with real food grown with love.'The English Couple' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@the-english-coupleRichard Vobes (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@RichardVobesJulia Hartley (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@JuliaHartleyHOPE Sussex Community (home‑education hub near Battle, East Sussex): https://hopesussex.co.uk/Matt Le Tissier (background info): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Le_TissierDane Wigington’s Geoengineering Watch (site referenced in discussion): https://geoengineeringwatch.org/World Economic Forum (WEF): https://www.weforum.org/UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA): https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairsRosemary Conley (referenced regarding historic low‑fat dieting): https://rosemaryconley.com/

As your host on Food For Thought Radio: Warts and All, I sit down with author and researcher Guy Anderson to explore his provocative work on Tartaria, cloning, and the idea of ancestral or “genetic” memory. We discuss themes from his book Rise of the Clones and the Cabbage Patch Babies, from folklore links between “cabbage patch” origins and modern cloning narratives to claims about celebrity doubles, consciousness transfer, and why some people question official history while others seemingly cannot. Across the hour we also touch on the role of pop culture in “revealing” ideas (from classic films to viral clips), the ethics of playing God, AI and brain–computer interfaces, and broader “great reset” anxieties. However far-fetched these topics may sound to newcomers, the conversation encourages listeners to do their own digging, compare sources, and arrive at their own conclusions—warts and all.'Neuralink (brain–computer interface company)': https://www.neuralink.com'World Economic Forum (WEF)': https://www.weforum.org'United Nations – 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development': https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/agenda-2030/'BitChute (video platform referenced for clips)': https://www.bitchute.com

In this episode of Food For Thought Radio, I’m joined by forager and rewilding advocate Chris Holden of Rewilding Us for a candid conversation about “rewilding humans” through food. We unpack how modern agriculture, ultra‑processed diets and centralised supply chains have distanced us from nature, and why reconnecting with wild foods—plants, fungi, seaweeds, shellfish and wild game—can restore ecosystems, improve health and build genuine food resilience. Chris explains his community‑centred vision for wild food hubs, touches on the legal basics of foraging in England, and shares practical, seasonal ways families can begin to add wild ingredients to everyday meals. We also explore the role of apex predators in balancing herbivore populations, the impact of invasive species and plant diseases, and how mindful foraging can actually help habitats recover. Finally, Chris outlines the hands‑on courses he runs—from coastal and mushroom days to wild‑game butchery and his new year‑long Primal Pathways programme (now for men and women)—designed to rebuild lost skills, confidence and community around nature’s pantry.'Rewilding Us' (Chris Holden): https://rewildingus.co.ukSites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Natural England guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/protected-areas-sites-of-special-scientific-interest'Ash dieback' overview (Woodland Trust): https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/tree-pests-and-diseases/diseases/ash-dieback/'Dutch elm disease' profile (Royal Horticultural Society): https://www.rhs.org.uk/disease/dutch-elm-disease'Japanese knotweed' overview (UK Government): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/japanese-knotweed-overview'Himalayan balsam' species page (The Wildlife Trusts): https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/wildflowers/himalayan-balsam'Hemlock water dropwort' guidance (Royal Horticultural Society): https://www.rhs.org.uk/weeds/hemlock-water-dropwort

In this episode of Food For Thought Radio, I’m joined by the legendary Matt Le Tissier for an unfiltered conversation that ranges from sunny Guernsey to the state of football and the state of the world. Matt reflects on his extraordinary career at Southampton, that famous penalties record, and life after hanging up his boots— including his departure from Sky and what it taught him about speaking openly, integrity, and consequences. We also dig into how the game has changed: money, VAR, global squads, and whether football has become a modern bread-and-circuses distraction, as well as the joy that still keeps supporters hooked. Beyond football, we discuss the culture wars of recent years: censorship and cancellation, education and conformity, “See it. Say it. Sorted”, digital IDs/CBDCs, and how families navigated tough choices during the pandemic. Matt shares favourite teammates and managers, memories of greats like Gascoigne, Best and Pelé, and his cautious optimism that, over the next decade, good people will turn the tide.Matt Le Tissier (profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Le_TissierSouthampton FC (club): https://www.southamptonfc.comWrexham AFC (club): https://www.wrexhamafc.co.ukJersey Bulls FC (club): https://bulls.jePremier League (official site): https://www.premierleague.comVAR explained (Premier League): https://www.premierleague.com/varBritish Transport Police – “See it. Say it. Sorted.” campaign: https://www.btp.police.uk/police-forces/british-transport-police/areas/campaigns/see-it-say-it-sorted/Sky Sports (former broadcaster employer): https://www.skysports.comITV News Channel (Channel Islands): https://www.itv.com/news/channelMillwall F.C. (club profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millwall_F.C.Arsenal F.C. (club profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsenal_F.C.Manchester United (club): https://www.manutd.com/enManchester City (club): https://www.mancity.comLiverpool F.C. (club profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C.Nottingham Forest F.C. (club profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nottingham_Forest_F.C.Paul Gascoigne (player profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_GascoigneAlan Ball Jr. (manager/player profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Ball_Jr.George Best (player profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_BestPelé (player profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pel%C3%A9Diego Maradona (player profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diego_MaradonaLionel Messi (player profile): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_MessiMark Crossley (goalkeeper, penalty save reference): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Crossley