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Opening Up Cricket's 'Going Upstairs' podcast where we talk sport, fitness and mental health.
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This podcast is recorded upstairs from the world renowned Acme Comedy Company with a rotating assortment of hopefully funny guests.
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Two siblings just talking about life Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isaiah308/support
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Join us as we explore how great works of literature can be the ultimate life coach for today. We will be dusting off the shelves if the old and familiar and discover how these works can help us find greater fulfillment in our lives. Disclaimer: We are not licensed life coaches. Our podcast is based on our own study, life experiences and opinions. Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/ifLqTT
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The story of how Italian billionaire Francesco Becchetti bought Leyton Orient and almost put the club out of existence. Over three seasons we saw two relegations; an ill-fated reality TV show; the whole squad imprisoned in a hotel for a week following at defeat at Hartlepool; unpaid players, staff and taxes; regular interference in team selection; and Becchetti himself fined and banned for attacking the assistant manager on the pitch. Join Orient fans Matt Simpson and James Masters as they t ...
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We launched a Patreon! Patreon.com/UpstairsBase Become a Patron today for benefits and to show your support for us :) The Upstairs Basement, where we talk about anything and everything. Two mid-twenties men sharing their experiences and just hangin' out in the middle of Montana, Big Sky Country. Come hang out with us and just chill. Get to know us and allow us to get your mind off things for a bit. - Alex Davis (IG: @HoodieDavis) and Cody Clausen (IG: @Clausen1786) IG: @UpstairsBase Twitter: ...
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What do you get when you throw a pandemic into an advanced society? The birthing of a pointless podcast. What is this podcast about? We’re honestly not sure. There’s so much to talk about for one. New podcasts/blogs/youtube channels are coming out of every hole of the universe. We figured we’d add our meaningless two cents into the equation. The neighbors upstairs are curious about everything. They are always poking their noses into different pies. They are mostly driven by finding truth, wh ...
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In the early seventies, The UpStairs Lounge, a little known queer Oasis in the French Quarter of New Orleans, was a second home to its patrons, a place where they felt safe and free to be themselves in the world that was rampant with discrimination. Then on the night of June 24th, 1973, someone doused the entrance of the bar in lighter fluid and lit it on fire, causing a blaze that would kill 32 people. Until the tragedy at Pulse Orlando in 2016, the fire at The Upstairs Lounge was the singl ...
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Episode 14: Ding Dong the Witch is Dead
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In the final episode of The Circus Upstairs, Matt and James sift through the aftermath of the Becchetti regime – via a date in court where Orient face a winding up order for the second time and a mysterious text message allegedly sent to a "Magnificent" seven fans from a potential buyer. We talk to Matt Porter and incoming Interim CEO Marshall Tayl…
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Episode 13: "F**k the EFL"
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In this episode Orient fans take matters into their own hands and invade the pitch during the season’s penultimate game against Colchester United. Matt and James talk to the players and staff involved that day and go off on a tangent about Waitrose Hummus. Then - with relegation confirmed - it comes to Orient’s last game in the Football League, dur…
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Episode 12: Can Pay, Won’t Pay
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In this episode Francesco Becchetti simply decides to stop paying all players and staff. This makes things particularly difficult for manager number 11 of the regime, Omer Riza – especially when he gets a red card 45 minutes into his first game in charge. That leaves the Orient team – now largely populated by youth players, with the seniors boycott…
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Episode 11: An Atrocity in Plymouth
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In this episode Orient’s chances of avoiding relegation out of the Football League are dealt a vicious blow when captain Liam Kelly is banned for six games after dealing his own vicious blow to a 17-year-old Plymouth ballboy. And when Matt and James say “vicious blow” they mean “light shove”. More importantly, it emerges that Francesco Becchetti ha…
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Episode 10: “Mr Becchetti has great charisma”
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In this episode Matt and James spend quite a long time dissecting hapless CEO Alessandro Angelieri’s jaw-dropping statement in which he blames the catastrophic performances of the team on Francesco Becchetti’s absence from the training ground. Meanwhile we burn through three managers, including the short-lived reign of 60-year-old Italian journeyma…
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Episode 9: Happiness is a Warm Gun
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Matt and James are back to tell the story of the 2016/17 season, in which Francesco Becchetti completely loses the plot and tries to sink the club through a lethal mix of spite, incompetence and Valpolicella. In this episode the President graciously agrees to a Q&A session with fans, although does bring a man with a gun just in case. Andy Hessentha…
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Join Missy, Lu and Joanna as we discuss the delight novel, Pollyanna!Joanna & Missy
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Supportive Team Environments #2
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The second episode on this theme has Opening Up Cricket trustee & Sunday Times Football Correspondent Jon Northcroft sharing from another sport. We hear a range from Fergie to Guardiola on how wellbeing and team bonds are forged at the top level of football. It's fascinating to think about what we can learn from these examples. Support the Show.…
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Supportive Team Environments #1
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This pre season, we have a focus on how team environments can best support their members. To start with, Ethan Bamber draws on his experiences in the professional games, as we aim to find the ways we can all look out for those around us. Support the Show.
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Out of season with Ethan Bamber & Tom Alsop
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Ethan and Tom shared their reflections on how the close season changes how they see themselves. This was recorded just before their return to pre season training at Middlesex and Sussex. Support the Show.
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Inside Club Cricket #2
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Henry returns with his second guest, Matty Jackson of Liverpool CC, for a chat focused on captaincy in the club game. Support the Show.
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Inside Club Cricket #1
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Thanks to Henry Eccles of Southport & Birkdale CC for this chat with his club's former overseas player Will Affleck, reflecting on the realities and pressures that can feature in the weekend game. Support the Show.
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Clevedon's Case Study with Dan Van Grudgings
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Clevedon CC in Somerset have seen success with their own scheme to promote mental wellbeing through cricket at their club. Dan, the lead for this, joined Mark to share the background and strategies used. Support the Show.Opening Up Cricket
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Jack Moody from The Neighbors Upstairs is joined once more by ridiculously funny comedian, Natan Badalov. During this episode, we discuss: - Natan's relationship with his Jewish identity - The nuances of the Jewish community - The impact AI could potentially have on comedy - The lucrative and growing TikTok NPC trend - Barbie's connection to Pleasa…
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Chapter Four: The Legacy
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On the final episode of this season, we cover the state of the affairs for the LGBTQ+ people in the United States. What is life like for queer people in 2023 and how does that differ from life in 1973? In what ways have we made progress since the days of the UpStairs Lounge and in what ways might we be backsliding? To learn more, host Joey Gray cha…
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#86 - Title Written by ChatGPT
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Jack Moody from The Neighbors Upstairs is once again joined by a long-time friend of the show, James Diesel. During this episode, we discuss: - Our unforgettable experience at a Yankees game - The ramifications of AI-powered chat technologies (ChatGPT) - The complexities of the recent tech industry layoffs - Why the Writers Guild of America went on…
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Chapter Three: The Community
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For the next two episodes of The Fire UpStairs Podcast, we'll be zooming out to discuss how the themes surrounding the events of the arson at the UpStairs Lounge are still very much relevant today. On this episode, host Joey Gray is joined by international drag superstar BenDeLaCreme to discuss the importance of queer spaces. The two chat about the…
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Chapter Two: The History
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On this episode, host Joey Gray talks to journalist Robert Fieseler, author of Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation. They discuss how the arson fits within the larger arc of queer history, as well as the cultural and societal climate at the time of the attack and how those factors influenced the ev…
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Episode 8: Roberto Rides Again
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In this episode former translator and handsomest man in football Roberto Gagliardi returns to the club first as Head of Recruitment, then as goalkeeping coach. We find out from Lee Harrison and Andy Hessenthaler exactly what Gagliardi was up to on his mobile phone in the dug out of a Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile manager number six in Becchetti’s r…
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Episode 7: A £40,000 Kick Up the Arse
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In this episode Francesco Becchetti decides to attack assistant manager Andy Hessenthaler on the pitch following a victory over Portsmouth. Matt and James examine the incident in forensic detail, with contributions from Mathieu Baudry, Lee Harrison, Dave Victor and – of course – Andy Hessenthaler himself. We also wonder why the club chose to appoin…
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Episode 6: Banged up in Waltham Abbey
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In this episode Francesco Becchetti decides to imprison the entire squad in a Marriott hotel for a week following a defeat at Hartlepool. We hear from those on the inside, including assistant manager Andy Hessenthaler, goalkeeping coach Lee Harrison and captain Mathieu Baudry, who tells us of the desperate visit he made to Becchetti’s Mayfair mansi…
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Episode 5: “We made some mistakes”
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Matt and James are back to tell the story of the 2015/16 season in which Francesco Becchetti appears to have learnt from his mistakes of the previous campaign. At least for a few minutes before trying to pick the team himself again. Assistant manager Andy Hessenthaler, goalkeeping coach Lee Harrison, captain Mathieu Baudry and community liaison off…
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Chapter One: The Story
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On this episode, host Joey Gray shares the story of The UpStairs Lounge: the bar, the people who called it home and what it meant to them, and that terrible Sunday night in June when it all came burning down. Guests include: UpStairs Lounge arson survivor Ricky Everett, journalist Clancy DuBos, and documentary filmmaker Robert L. Camina.…
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A podcast miniseries about the 1973 UpStairs Lounge arson, exploring its lesser known history and present-day themes. Over the course of the season, we'll be joined by notable members of the queer community to discuss the story of the UpStairs Lounge; its role in the larger arch of queer history, and themes that are just as relevant to the queer co…
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Mark considers what is left unsaid during Mental Health Awareness Week Support the Show.Opening Up Cricket
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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall: Helen & Gilbert
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Join us a we discuss Helen and Gilbert in the season finale!Joanna & Missy
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Coaches Conversation on passion
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The second Coaches Conversation focuses on passion and how far it can take you. We got a look at this from a rugby union perspective with guest Adam Canning of Old Leamingtonians RFC joining Mark to share his thoughts. Support the Show.
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Episode 4: The Mole and the Stolen Honey
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In this episode things get really weird: Matt and James talk to stadium announcer Phillip Othen about the time he had to make a half-time announcement sarcastically thanking striker Darius Henderson for turning up late to the game. We discuss Andrea Dossena's arrest for allegedly stealing a pot of honey from Harrods and find out from captain Nathan…
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Episode 3: Leyton Orient - The Reality Show
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In this episode Matt and James focus their gaze on the ill-fated TV show – filmed in Albania and broadcast in Italy – in which 12 hopefuls competed to win a contract with the club. We speak to Alessandro Ugo, who directed the show, and hear from captain Nathan Clarke, who was forced to go to Albania to appear on it. We find out what happened to the…
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Episode 2: The Manager Merry-Go-Round
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In this episode we burn through three Orient managers in the space of weeks and introduce a key character in the psychodrama: CEO Alessandro Angelieri. We hear from his predecessor Matt Porter on how Angelieri got the job and commercial manager Tom Jeffes on some of the hapless CEO’s brainwaves (“Close the club shop!”). Digressions include the biza…
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Episode 1: The Iron Pact of Inviolability
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In this episode Matt and James look at the early days of Francesco Becchetti’s takeover and talk to outgoing CEO Matt Porter, club captain Nathan Clarke, commercial manager Tom Jeffes and the voice of Leyton Orient, Dave Victor, about how initial optimism quickly turned to alarm. Includes digressions on an ill-fated attempt to sign a Premier League…
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Coaches Conversation on burnout
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Our first Coaches Conversation was recorded last night (26.03) with burnout being the topic. Chris Laker, who works with Lancashire CCC pathway and in club cricket, joined Mark to share his thoughts. Support the Show.
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Coming soon: The Circus Upstairs! The story of how Italian billionaire Francesco Becchetti (almost) put Leyton Orient out of existence. In this new podcast series Orient fans Matt Simpson and James Masters talk to the people on the inside of the club during Becchetti's catastrophic reign. Over three seasons we saw: • Two relegations • An ill-fated …
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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall: Intro & Tangents
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Join us as we give the summary of this classic work with enjoyable tangents!Joanna & Missy
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Wuthering Heights: Love, Revenge & Forgiveness
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Join us as we discuss the relationship between Catherine and Heathcliff, Heathcliff's revenge and its futality, and how forgivness breaks the chains to freedom.Joanna & Missy
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Wuthering Heights: Book Summary & Ellen "Nellie" Dean
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Join us as we tell the story of Heathcliff and Cathy in this gothic novel written by Emily Bronte. We will discuss the character "Nellie" and her role in the tale. Joanna's original piano piece was added to the end of this episode inspired by Wuthering Heights. Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1pMMIe4hb4 Abuse Resour…
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Jane Eyre: Beauty, Love & Autonomy
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Join us as we talk about the elements of beauty, acts of love and learn what Charlotte Bronte wanted to teach us about autonomy in the classic novel Jane Eyre.
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A Postcard From Adelaide with Ethan Bamber & Miles Hammond
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Ethan spoke with friend and current team mate down under Miles Hammond, of Gloucestershire CCC. Topics included... - Life as an overseas player - Finding the balance between cricket and the rest of life - How talking therapy made the difference Support the Show.
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Jane Eyre: Integrity, Authenticity and the Byronic Hero
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Join us as we discuss the characters of Jane Eyre, and go in depth to discover examples of integrity and authenticity. What is a Byronic Hero? Slideshow attached: autheniciyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoRkKvpS29w Winchester House (not Remington) https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/heiress-gun-empire-built-mansion-forever-haunted-blood-money-…
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Identity with Tom Alsop
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Identity, particularly how much we define ourselves by our job, is a topic of almost endless discussion. Sussex keeper/batter Tom Alsop gave his insight to Mark during this episode. The focus was on how over the course of his career, he has come to see himself as more than just a cricketer. Support the Show.…
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The Bronte Sisters & The Introduction to Jane Eyre
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Join us as we discuss the lives of the Bronte family members. With a bonus introduction to the story and the characters of the classic, victorian, gothic novel Jane Eyre. Walk Invisible: The Bronte Sisters (2016) The Bronte Sisters Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ldVIWJsEhIJoanna & Missy
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Mark reflects on a personal experience of going beyond what was healthy to commit to. The books mentioned in this episode were: Mike Yardy- The Hard Yards Brene Brown- Daring Greatly Tim Cantopher- Depressive Illness: The Curse Of The Strong Support the Show.
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#85 - ICKification
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Jack Moody from The Neighbors Upstairs is joined by Ashley Davis, host of Swipe East Swipe West podcast. During this episode, we discuss: - If dating was any better in 2022 - Top trending stories of the year (kinda) Check our other links: direct.me/theneighborsupstairs Intro and outro song by NEFFEX - No Filter Support the Show.…
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A Christmas Carol Part Two
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Join us as we look into the themes and characters of one of the most beloved Christmas stories of all time. Dickens, Charles. A Christmas carol . ed by Broadus, Edmund Kemper [Chicago, New York, Scott, Foresman and company, 1920 https://www.loc.gov/item/20005575/Joanna & Missy
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A Christmas Carol Part One
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Come with us as we dive into the past, present and future of this winter season. We will discuss how Dickens came up with this classic Christmas tale and how it shaped the future in how we celebrate the holiday today! Edit: Lucy Worsley (not Hale) The Founder of the Feast? Dickens and Christmas - Professor Michael Slater MBE https://www.youtube.com…
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Come back to Neverland with us as we discuss the other characters in Peter Pan! Barrie, J. M. (2014). Peter Pan. Puffin.Joanna & Missy
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The WK Coach with Josh Sivier
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Josh Sivier, known across social media as 'The WK Coach' shared with Mark his passion for wicket keeping, as a player and coach. Topics include: Technical fundamentals Resilience The love of the game Support the Show.Opening Up Cricket
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Come with us to Neverland as we dive into Peter Pan's character and his role as guardian of fantasy and wonder. Barrie, J. M. (2014). Peter Pan. Puffin.Joanna & Missy
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Halloween Special: Edgar Allen Poe
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Come with us on our Halloween Special as we recite Fairy Land and The Haunted Palace, discuss Poe's tragic life and share our thoughts on his works. Tragic Life of Edgar Allan Poe | Full Documentary | Biography https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5two65m1QE https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/edgar-allan-poe…
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Life in Grade Cricket with Sean Terry
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Sean chatted with Mark about the reality of playing Grade, or as it is now known, Premier Cricket in Australia. Having played at first class and international level, it was interesting to hear his perspective on the club game. Topic discussed include: * Creating the ideal environment * The intensity compared to the professional game * Adapting from…
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