• Sunday Stories: Jenny Jefferies
    Dec 18 2022

    Welcome to Sunday Stories, a miniseries hosted by Becca and Lizzie, in which they delve into the latest farming and countryside book releases.

    In their latest episode, they share their thoughts on Jenny Jefferies new book, ‘For the Love of the Land II', reading extracts, British recipes, and as always, reacting from their different perspectives.

    Grab a hot brew and join the girls.

    Thank you to Jenny Jefferies for use of the book and extracts.

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    16 mins
  • Sunday Stories: Tom Pemberton
    Nov 13 2022

    Welcome to Sunday Stories, a miniseries hosted by Becca and Lizzie, in which they delve into the latest farming and countryside book releases.

    In their second episode, they share their thoughts on Tom Pemberton’s new book, ‘Make hay while the sun shines', reading extracts, discussing his YouTube success, and as always, reacting from their different perspectives.

    Grab a hot brew and join the girls.

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    Thank you to Tom Pemberton for use of the book and extracts.

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    12 mins
  • Sunday Stories: Jeremy Clarkson
    Oct 30 2022

    Welcome to Sunday Stories, a mini-series hosted by Becca and Lizzie, where they delve into the latest farming and countryside book releases.

    For the first episode, they share their thoughts on Jeremy Clarkson’s latest book, ‘Diddly Squat: ‘Til The Cows Come Home’, reading extracts, discussing chapters and as always, reacting from their different perspectives.

    Grab a hot brew and join the girls for the winter months.

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    Thank you to Penguin Random House for use of the book and extracts.

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    22 mins
  • React Episode: Married at First Sight UK (Vegan and Meat Eater)
    Oct 3 2022

    We're back for the autumn season! Kicking off October, we react to the topic of veganism which has been the center of attention on E4's latest series, Married at First Sight UK.

    We watch vegan Jenna and meat-eater Zoe tie the knot as they try to find common ground with their diet choices.

    How will 5th gen farmer Becca react to Jenna's reasons for saying no to meat and how will Lizzie add her non-farming background to the discussion?

    Plus, the we read your tweets to see what you thought.

    Grab a cuppa and listen now!

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    14 mins
  • S2, Bonus: Boots, Heels and Yellow Wellies
    Feb 15 2022

    Why is poor mental health one of the biggest hidden problems facing farmers today? Where can you reach out for support? What is the #MindYourHead campaign?

    In this very special episode, we stand with Yellow Wellies for their Mind Your Head week, which aims to break the stigma of mental wellbeing in the agricultural industry, and share our own personal challenges.

    We start with Stephanie Berkeley, founder, about the initiative and the very real problems that anyone can face when it comes to mental health.

    We also catch up with James Arney, one of two reigning champions, of Farmers Weekly’s Britain’s Fittest Farmer, about why physical health can have a positive impact on mental wellbeing.

    Finally, we welcome Emmerdale and Strictly star, Kelvin Fletcher to find out how he’s getting on, on his new farm and how no matter the size of your farm, everyone can feel the realities of isolation and loneliness.

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    36 mins
  • S2, E10: 'Social Media' with YouTuber Tom Pemberton
    Jan 29 2022

    How do you become a successful YouTuber? Is social media a profitable diversification? What are the top tips?

    In our final episode of Series 2, we join Tom Pemberton, famous dairy farmer, YouTuber and recently turned author, to talk about his successes and help him around his farm.

    We chat about how it all began, his new TV show and how he deals with trolls across the internet.

    Plus, make sure you check out our YouTube video to see us get stuck in on the farm!

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    26 mins
  • S2, E9: 'Young Farmers' Club' with Rugby Referee Legend Nigel Owens
    Jan 22 2022

    What's it like going from crowds to cows? Can you join Young Farmers' if you're not a farmer? Is Rugby Union better than Rugby League?

    In episode 9, we join rugby referee legend Nigel Owens, at his home in Wales, to talk all things rugby and farming.

    We delve into the highlights of his career, the switch from sport to agriculture and hear what it's like to be a gay man in both industries.

    Plus, we find out how to say Boots and Heels in Welsh!

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    54 mins
  • S2, E8: 'Animal Welfare' with Amy Jackson
    Jan 15 2022

    What does ‘animal welfare’ really mean? Do we need more labels on our food? What does the data reveal?

    With Veganuary a huge topic of conversation, we speak with Amy Jackson, PhD writer, about what the view on dairy farming really is.

    We find out more about her study, question who should dictate package designs and try to define the meaning of ‘welfare’.

    Plus, we look at the impact and backlash that social media can have.

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    35 mins