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December 18, 2022

Episode 91 - Beefhead with Kenny and Yvonne
Chris Cantrill, Amy Gledhill and Tom Crowley join in this Beefhead month as we catch up with Kenny, Yvonne and Talbot the megababy. Also, actor Roger Westcott LeMaigrelay launches his new Beefhead song.   Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com Music credits courte...
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November 20, 2022

Episode 90 - Beef Information Centre
Josie Long, Rob Gilroy, Simon Alcock, Gemma Arrowsmith and Julisa join in this week as we find out all about the UK government's Beef Information Centre building programme.   Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com Music credits courtesy of epidemicsound.com: I Ca...
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October 23, 2022

Episode 89 - Paula York
Stevie Martin joins in this week as we meet the relationships consultant employed by the Bovine Farmers Union to try and improve the falling farmer birthrate.    Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com Music credits courtesy of epidemicsound.com: Coffee Shop Date ...
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September 25, 2022

Episode 88 - Live at Tanya and Barry’s Wedding
Linnea Sage, Tom Crowley, Mike Wozniak, Henry Paker, Nadia Kamil join in this month as we provide a live version of the podcast at the same time as performing the ancient vows of holy matrimony for a couple called Tanya and Bob.   Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5...
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August 21, 2022

Episode 87 - Squandered Inheritance
Tom Crowley, Gemma Arrowsmith and Maggie Nolan join in for this episode which investigates the growing trend for the children of farmers to give up their inheritance and leave farming behind.  Tickets for our live show on Sunday 18th September 2022 can be bought here: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk...
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July 24, 2022

Episode 86 - Debbie Cook
Lola-Rose Maxwell, Clarissa Maycock and Mike Wozniak join in this week as we meet the winner of the 2020 Royal Suffolk Show's Touch The Bull competition. Tickets for our live show on Sunday 18th September 2022 can be bought here: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/beef-and-dairy-network...
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June 19, 2022

Episode 85 - Medical Mythbusters
Tom Neenan joins in this month as we ask Dr Sam Archer to bust some medical myths which are prevalent amongst beef and dairy industry workers. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com    
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May 22, 2022

Episode 84 - The Lord Of The Sun
Stefan Ashton Frank, Rose Johnson and Susan Harrison tell the story of the Lord Of The Sun. Music credits courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com: Ambient Sun / Cerulean Skies Abstractions / Aleph One Aveny /  Roral Ceef Wombat / Valante
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May 2, 2022

Episode 83 - Banyan: The Defacening, Part 2 - The Refacening
It's MaxFunDrive! To support the show, go to maximumfun.org/join Mike Wozniak, Henry Paker and Tom Crowley join in for the second part of this investigation into what happened when Michael Banyan removed his cow face. Music credits courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com : Erasmus Talbot / When Hope...
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April 25, 2022

Episode 82 - Banyan: The Defacening, Part 1
It's MaxFunDrive! To support the show, go to maximumfun.org/join Mike Wozniak and Henry Paker join in as we find out about an attempt to remove Michael Banyan's cow face. Stock media provided by Soundrangers/Pond5.com Music credits courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com : Erasmus Talbot / When Hop...
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March 20, 2022

Episode 81 - Hidden Beef: The Historic Cryptocurrency of the Future
Mike Shephard and Tom Crowley join in this week as we find about the origins of our financial system. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com
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February 20, 2022

Episode 80 - World Beef Bulletin
Linnea Sage, Tom Crowley, Gemma Arrowsmith, Tom Neenan, Rajiv Karia, Tim Bick, Hendrikje Alexis, Holly Watson and Madeleine Brettingham join in this month, where instead of a usual episode, we're giving you a sneak peak of our brand new daily news bulletin, the World Beef Bulletin.     Music cred...
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January 23, 2022

Episode 79 - The Phosphorus Brothers
Sunil Patel, Henry Paker, Karólína Vigdís, Louise Robb and Hester L.C. (@hesmygirl) join in this month as we concentrate on some great British business successes.  Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com Music credits courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com : Hampus N...
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December 19, 2021

Episode 78 - Beef Security
Mike Bubbins, Tom Bell, Amy Mason and Alasdair Satchel join in for this episode in which we respond to the alarming rise in beef burglaries in the past year.   Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com    
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November 21, 2021

Episode 77 - Marianne Angler
Nadia Kamil, Nigel Crowle, Tom Crowley, Clarissa Maycock, Mark Turetsky and many others join in for this episode in which we speak to the head of marketing for the Bovine Farmers' Union and find out how she's marketing beef on an intergalactic level.   Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com ...
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October 21, 2021

Episode 76 - Angela Baker
Janet Varney and Ify Nwadiwe join in this month as we hear the story of a woman with an extraordinary ancestor.   Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com Music credits courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com : Trevor Kowalski / Story Is She Left Without A Trace Trevor ...
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September 20, 2021

Episode 75 - Live At The Great British Cattle Bazaar
Highlights from our recent live show at the Great British Cattle Bazaar featuring Mike Wozniak, Henry Paker, Nadia Kamil, Sammy Graham and Dave Cribb. Tickets to watch the recording of the show are available until 3rd October 2021 here: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/beef-and-dairy-...
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August 22, 2021

Episode 74 - Beef Fishing
Neil Delamere, Katie Elin-Salt, Tom Burgess, Chris Cantrill, Elis James and Lotte Betts-Dean join in as we learn about a growing phenomenon that is blighting the dating world: beef fishing.   Tickets for our live show on 11 September 2021 In-theatre: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy...
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July 19, 2021

Episode 73 - Kenny Baritone
Chris Cantrill joins us this week as darts champion Kenny Baritone gets something off his chest. By Benjamin Partridge and Chris Cantrill. Thanks to Nicola Redman and Nadia Kamil. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com      Nicola Redman and Nadia Kamil
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June 20, 2021

Episode 72 - Paul Bowfin
Adam Courting, Gemma Arrowsmith, Tom Crowley, Stefan Ashton Frank, Hal Lublin, Linnea Sage, Mike Wozniak and Dave Cribb join in this month as we learn about the future of genetically modified meat animals.   Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com
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June 9, 2021

Three Bean Salad
A short message to tell you about a new podcast that Beef and Dairy network creator Benjamin Partridge is involved with, along with Mike Wozniak (Bob Trescothick) and Henry Paker (Michael Banyan) - Three Bean Salad. Find it here: https://pod.link/1564066507
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May 11, 2021

Jumanjaniacs Episode 2752
It’s MaxFunDrive! To support the show, go to maximumfun.org/join It's episode 2752 of the world's favourite Jumanji podcast, Jumanjaniacs. Thanks to Nick Wiger, Heather Anne Campbell and Matt Apodaca.
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May 5, 2021

Episode 71 - Bovine TB
It's MaxFunDrive! To support the show, go to maximumfun.org/join Lloyd Langford, Monica Gaga, Chris Cantrill and Nic Redman join in as we find out all about shocking levels of Bovine TB in the UK. By Benjamin Partridge, Lloyd Langford, Monica Gaga and Chris Cantrill. Thanks to Nic Redman. Stoc...
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April 18, 2021

Episode 70 - Hogball
Miles Jupp, Mike Wozniak and Greig Johnson join in for this episode in which we hear about William Hester’s plan to popularize the traditional English sport of hogball.    By Benjamin Partridge, Miles Jupp, Mike Wozniak and Greig Johnson.   Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soun...
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March 21, 2021

Episode 69 - Field Hour
Amy Hoggart joins us as we get involved in the UK Flora And Fauna Trust’s “Field Hour” event. By Benjamin Partridge, Amy Hoggart, Tom Crowley and Tom Neenan. Thanks to Alasdair Satchel. Stock media provided by JoeFrank/Pond5.com, Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com
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February 21, 2021

Episode 68 - Eli Returns
Mike Bubbins, Priya Hall, Chris Corcoran and Tom Crowley join in for this episode in which we hear from former slaughterman turned cult leader Eli Roberts about his return to his home town.   By Benjamin Partridge, Mike Bubbins, Priya Hall and Chris Corcoran. Thanks to Tom Crowley.   Stock medi...
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January 25, 2021

Episode 67 - Milking Machine Misadventures
Natasha Hodgson, Cariad Lloyd, Tom Neenan, Mike Wozniak, Linus Karp and Tim Bick join in for this episode which looks at a worrying trend revealed by the 2020 agricultural workplace injury statistics.   By Benjamin Partridge, Natasha Hodgson, Cariad Lloyd, Tom Neenan, Mike Wozniak, Linus Karp. Th...
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December 20, 2020

Episode 66 - Beefhead Ball
Tom Parry, Mike Wozniak, Catherine Brinkworth, Nadia Kamil and Rob Gilroy join us to look back on last year's disastrous Beefhead Ball. We also sing a traditional Beefhead carol.   By Benjamin Partridge, Tom Parry, Mike Wozniak, Catherine Brinkworth, Nadia Kamil and Rob Gilroy.
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November 22, 2020

Episode 65 - Exotic Seeds Breeding Paddock
Marek Larwood, Mike Wozniak, Matthew Crosby, Clarissa Maycock and Tom Crowley join in as we find out about an exciting new scheme to breed a new kind of cow. By Benjamin Partridge, Marek Larwood, Mike Wozniak, Matthew Crosby, Clarissa Maycock. Thanks to Tom Crowley. Stock media provided by Setun...
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October 18, 2020

Episode 64 - Goodbye Bimpsie
Natasha Hodgson, Henry Widdicombe, Tom Crowley, Mike Wozniak, Lucy Farrett, Tim Bick and Hal Lublin join us as we say goodbye to Bimpsie. By Benjamin Partridge, Natasha Hodgson, Henry Widdicombe, Tom Crowley and Mike Wozniak. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com
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September 21, 2020

Episode 63 - Michael Banyan, Podcaster
Henry Paker joins us for this episode in which we speak to former bovine poet laureate Michael Banyan, who has started his own podcast.   By Benjamin Partridge and Henry Paker. Thanks to Hal Lublin and Angela Sullivan.   Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com
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August 26, 2020

Episode 62 - The Baritones
Amy Gledhill, Chris Cantrill, Sean Morley, Tom Burgess, Jain Edwards, Nicola Redman and Natasha Hodgson join in for this episode in which we catch up with Yvonne Sampson, mother of Talbot the megababy.   Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com
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July 29, 2020

#maxfundrive Extra Episode - Ask A Vet
MAXFUNDRIVE link: maximumfun.org/join Because it's #maxfundrive, here's an extra episode made up of recordings of the "Ask A Vet" section from our live shows recorded in 2019. Thanks to Mike Wozniak.
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July 20, 2020

Episode 61 - International Beef Library
MAXFUNDRIVE link: maximumfun.org/join We're joined by Gareth Gwynn, Mike Wozniak, Gemma Arrowsmith, Tom Crowley, Tim Bick,  Pernille Haaland and Linnea Sage as we find out about the latest goings on at the International Beef Library. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/...
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June 24, 2020

Episode 60 - Tilly and Davey
Isy Suttie, Emily Lloyd-Saini and Anna Leong Brophy join in for this episode in which we grapple with the education system. Is the UK failing Tilly and Davey? By Benjamin Partridge, Isy Suttie, Emily Lloyd-Saini and Anna Leong Brophy.
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May 25, 2020

Episode 59 - New Beef Call Number
Mike Wozniak, Rhodri Viney, Dave Cribb, Charlie Hopkinson, Tim Bick, Nadia Kamil, Gemma Arrowsmith, Tom Crowley and Sammy Graham join in for this episode where we reveal the new number to call our weekly live quiz webstream, Beef Call. By Benjamin Partridge, Mike Wozniak, Dave Cribb, Nadia Kamil a...
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April 20, 2020

Episode 58 - Organic Farming
Humphrey Ker, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Henry Paker, Tom Crowley, Gemma Arrowsmith and Tim Bick join in as we mark International Organic Farming Week. Including a poetry exclusive from Michael Banyan.  By Benjamin Partridge, Humphrey Ker, Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Henry Paker. Thanks to Tom Crowle...
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March 22, 2020

Episode 57 - Introducing... Bimpsie!
Jason Mantzoukas, Natasha Hodgson, Jesse Thorn, Lucy Farrett and Tim Bick join in as we give the podcast a revamp and interview one of the most famous artists and futurists working today. By Benjamin Partridge, Jason Mantzoukas, Natasha Hodgson and Lucy Farrett. Thanks to Jesse Thorne and Tim Bic...
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February 16, 2020

Episode 56 - The End Of The World
Heather Anne Campbell, Nick Wiger, Sarah Campbell, Moujan Zolfaghari, Jordan Morris, Tom Neenan and Tom Crowley all join in for this episode in which we learn about the end of the world.  By Benjamin Partridge, Heather Anne Campbell, Nick Wiger, Sarah Campbell, Moujan Zolfaghari, Jordan Morris an...
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January 19, 2020

Episode 55 - Bob Trescothick
Mike Wozniak joins in as we get to the bottom of why Bob Trescothick wasn’t at the annual Ken Bicton memorial pig run. By Benjamin Partridge, Mike Wozniak, Elis James and Henry Paker. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/Pond5.com
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December 18, 2019

Episode 54 - Beefhead Day
We celebrate Beefhead Day by speaking to Professor James Harcombe about its true origins. Plus new music from Paul Paul. By Benjamin Partridge, Mike Shephard, Kat Sadler, Catherine Brinkworth, Max Davis, Rhodri Viney and Eugene Capper. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundranger...
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November 17, 2019

Episode 53 - Lesley Clocks
Freya Parker joins in for this episode in which we speak to Lesley Clocks, the sister of Kenrin Clocks, who was badly injured on a Danish Hog Farm. By Benjamin Partridge, Freya Parker, Sarah Dempster, Moujan Zolfaghari, Nick Wiger, Heather Campbell, Jake Yapp, Gemma Arrowsmith, Cromerty York, T...
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October 20, 2019

Episode 52 - Tusk Henderson
Nick Offerman joins in for this episode in which we speak to celebrity adventurer Tusk Henderson about the recent revelations about his personal and professional lives.   By Benjamin Partridge and Nick Offerman.   Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/ Pond5.com ...
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September 22, 2019

Episode 51 - Live At The European Barn Doors And Gates Expo
Dave Cribb, Mike Wozniak, Nadia Kamil and Mike Bubbins join us for this live episode, recorded at this year's European Barn Doors And Gates Expo. By Benjamin Partridge, Dave Cribb, Mike Wozniak, Nadia Kamil and Mike Bubbins.
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September 20, 2019

Episode #PODSTRIKE - Gary Burglar from Mitchell's Europe
Beef And Dairy Network Podcast is supporting the global climate strike on Friday 20th September 2019, organised by Greta Thunberg and the UK Student Climate Network. We speak to Gary Burglar, head of sales at Mitchell's Europe, about an exclusive discount offer for Network members. Thanks to To...
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August 18, 2019

Episode 50 - Your Host's Fiftieth Episode
Mike Wozniak, Tom Crowley and Sian Harries join in for this episode which mark’s your host’s fiftieth in the host’s chair.   By Benjamin Partridge, Mike Wozniak, Tom Crowley and Sian Harries. Thanks to everyone who called the Beef And Dairy Network answerphone.   Stock media provided b...
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July 21, 2019

Episode 49 - The Beef Hop
Josie Long and Sophie Duker join in for this episode, in which we examine the latest dance craze: the Beef Hop. By Benjamin Partridge, Josie Long and Sophie Duker. Music: Do The Beef Hop – Adam Flare feat. Dogman. Find more of Adam Flare’s music here: adamflare.bandcamp.com Stock med...
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June 23, 2019

Episode 48 - Maureen Andrews
Christine Nangle joins in for this episode, in which we speak to one of the winner's from last week's edition of Beef Call. By Benjamin Partridge and Christine Nangle. Thanks to Tom Crowley and Geoff Lloyd. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/ Pond5.com LIVE SHOW ...
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May 19, 2019

Episode 47 – Too Much Milk?
Jake Yapp, Amy Gledhill and Tom Neenan join in for this episode, in which we ask, can you have too much milk? By Benjamin Partridge, Jake Yapp, Amy Gledhill and Tom Neenan. Thanks to Helen Zaltzman, Martin Austwick, Laura Grimshaw and Luke Doran for production help. Stock media provided by S...
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April 21, 2019

Episode 46 - Eli Roberts In Korea
Mike Bubbins and Ed Gamble join in for this episode, in which we hear about Eli Roberts's move to Korea.   By Benjamin Partridge, Mike Bubbins and Ed Gamble. Thanks to Helen Zaltzman and Cecilia Chun.   Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrangers/ Pond5.com   Li...
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March 22, 2019

Episode 45 - Buying A Bull
It’s MaxFunDrive! So please isit maximumfun.org/donate to support the podcast! Freya Parker and Daniel Rigby join in for this episode, which provides a guide to buying a bull. By Benjamin Partridge, Freya Parker and Daniel Rigby. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and Soundrang...
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February 17, 2019

Episode 44 - Michael Banyan Comes Home
Henry Paker, Lucy Farrett and Mike Wozniak join in for this episode, in which we speak to Michael Banyan, who has returned to the UK after his period of exile in Spain. By Benjamin Partridge and Henry Paker Stock media provided by Setuniman/ Pond5.com and Soundrangers/ Pond5.com
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January 20, 2019

Episode 43 - Bunny Stone
London Hughes joins in for this episode, in which we speak to Bunny Stone, one of the world’s most successful Instagram influencers. By Benjamin Partridge and London Hughes. Stock media provided by Setuniman/ Pond5.com and Soundrangers/ Pond5.com
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December 17, 2018

Episode 42 - The Ballad Of Parsnip Flendercroft
Freya Parker, Mike Wozniak, Max Davis, Jenny Laville, Henry Paker, Mike Shephard, Tom Crowley and Gemma Arrowsmith join in for this special documentary about former Bovine Farmers' Union bursar Parsnip Flendercroft. Music: “Kitten” “Por Supuesto” “Morels” Podington Bear soundofpicture.com
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November 18, 2018

Episode 41 - Beefy Boy
Matt Lees and Gareth Gwynn join in for this episode, in which we visit the International Beef Library and play an original copy of the videogame Beefy Boy.   By Benjamin Partridge, Matt Lees and Gareth Gwynn.   Includes music by Ozzed (Ozzed.net) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribut...
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October 21, 2018

Episode 40 - Beef Call
  Max Davis, Shivani Thussu, Anna Leong Brophy and Mike Wozniak join in for this episode which is an edition of Beef Call, the Network’s weekly live quiz webstream. By Max Davis, Shivani Thussu, Anna Leong Brophy and Mike Wozniak. Thanks to Tom Crowley. Music: “60s Quiz Show” “Climbing T...
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September 23, 2018

Episode 39 - Live At London Agrimedia Con 2018
Dave Cribb, Mike Wozniak, Nadia Kamil and Tawny Newsome join us for this live episode, recorded at this year's London Agrimedia Con. By Benjamin Partridge, Dave Cribb, Mike Wozniak, Nadia Kamil and Tawny Newsome. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com
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August 19, 2018

Episode 38 - Rev Hillary Block
Matthew Crosby, Gemma Arrowsmith and Tom Crowley join in for this episode in which we talk to a priest whose views about the life of Jesus threaten to turn Christianity on its head. We also hear about the seemingly unstoppable progress of the Church Of Eli. By Benjamin Partridge, Matthew Crosby, ...
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July 22, 2018

Episode 37 - Lamb Therapy
Rachel Parris, Shivani Thussu, Tom Neenan and Nigel Crowle join in for this episode in which we react to the latest UK Meat Attitudes Survey, which shows a marked increase in the use of lamb amongst young professionals. By Benjamin Partridge, Shivani Thussu, Rachel Parris, Tom Neenan and Nigel Cr...
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June 17, 2018

Episode 36 - Beef Encounters
Cariad Lloyd, Mike Wozniak and Elis James join in for this episode which looks at a success story arising from Beef Encounters, our beef and dairy industry focused dating app. By Benjamin Partridge, Cariad Lloyd, Mike Wozniak and Elis James. Thanks to Mark Turetsky. Stock media provided by Setu...
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May 20, 2018

Episode 35 – Professor James Harcombe
Episode 35 – Professor James Harcombe Mike Shephard joins in for this episode in which we speak to Professor James Harcombe, a military historian with a special interest in the contribution of cows in war. By Benjamin Partridge and Mike Shephard. Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com, f...
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April 23, 2018

Episode 34 - Lucy Bonham
Celeste Dring joins in for this episode in which we speak to Lucy Bonham, an events planner who is organizing this year’s British Beef Council Annual Dinner and Barn Dance.   By Benjamin Partridge and Celeste Dring. Thanks to Tom Crowley.   Music: Simple Duet by Kevin MacLeod (incom...
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April 5, 2018

Episode 33 - Redeeming Eli, Part 3
The final part of our Redeeming Eli mini-series.   "Is he talced?"   By Benjamin Partridge and Mike Bubbins. Thanks to Tom Crowley.   #maxfundrive maximumfun.org/donate   Music credit: Oh Holy Night Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3....
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March 30, 2018

Ray Moss: No Stone Unturned
A taster of a new BBC podcast mini-series from Beef and Dairy Network creator Benjamin Partridge.   To listen to more Ray Moss, subscribe to BBC Radio 1's Kench podcast: https://podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/p061rg3q.rss
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February 25, 2018

Episode 32 - Redeeming Eli, Part 2
The second in a new mini-series from the Beef And Dairy Network.   “Why would a man from the south of Wales in his sixties come all the way to London with nothing but a train ticket and a lump hammer to kill a perfect stranger?”   By Benjamin Partridge, Mike Bubbins, Ed Gamble, Mike Wo...
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January 21, 2018

Episode 31 - Redeeming Eli, Part 1
The first in a new mini-series from the Beef And Dairy Network. “Life is a struggle, life is dog eat dog. Right? I will eat a dog. I have eaten a dog.” By Benjamin Partridge, Mike Bubbins, Melangell Dolma, Chris Corcoran, Nadia Kamil and Rhodri Viney. Thanks to Hal Lublin and Tom Crowley. Mus...
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December 18, 2017

Episode 30 - Phillip Mushroom
Daniel Rigby joins in for this episode in which we speak to Phillip Mushroom, one of Britain’s most well loved television actors. We’re also treated to some new music from singer-songwriter Paul Paul.   By Benjamin Partridge, Daniel Rigby and Rhodri Viney. Thanks to Richard Elfyn.   Music: ...
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November 19, 2017

Episode 29 - Professor Colin Plenty
Kevin Eldon joins in for this episode in which we speak to Professor Colin Plenty from the British Farming Rare Breeds Society about the recent sighting of the rare pygmy cow. 
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October 22, 2017

Episode 28 - Roy Gluck Jr.
Andy Daly joins in for this episode in which we speak to Roy Gluck Jr., the CEO of fast food restaurant Burgers Barrel, about the difficulties the company is having trying to open a restaurant in the UK.   By Benjamin Partridge and Andy Daly.   Music: Teddy Bear Waltz Kevin MacLeod ...
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September 24, 2017

Episode 27 - Live At The British Beefmen's Luncheon
Episode 27 – Live At The British Beefman’s Luncheon   Mike Wozniak, Nadia Kamil, Henry Paker and Dave Cribb join in for this month’s episode which is an edited recording of a live show performed at the annual British Beefman’s Luncheon at the London Agriculture Festival.   By Benjamin Partr...
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August 20, 2017

Episode 26 - Michael Banyan In Exile
Henry Paker and Theresa Thorn join in for this episode, an exclusive interview with Michael Banyan, the former bovine poet laureate who mysteriously disappeared earlier this year.   By Benjamin Partridge and Henry Paker. Thanks to Theresa Thorn.   Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5...
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July 23, 2017

Episode 25 - Les Cheese's Heart
Tom Neenan and Tom Crowley join in for this episode in which we speak to Dr Sam Archer about why the National Health Service is refusing to treat Les Cheese after his double heart attack.   By Benjamin Partridge, Tom Neenan and Tom Crowley.   Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com and ...
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June 20, 2017

Episode 24 - Wendy Axminster
Katy Wix joins in for this episode in which we speak to Wendy Axminster who is starring a new big budget stage musical.   We also have details of a sweeping product recall from Mitchell's.   By Benjamin Partridge, Katy Wix and Dave Cribb.   Stock media provided by Setuniman/Pond5.com an...
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May 21, 2017

Episode 23 - 75th Anniversary Special
It’s the Beef And Dairy Network’s 75th birthday. To celebrate, we take a look back into our archive with the help of new B&DN archivist Alex Neon. 
 By Benjamin Partridge, Gareth Gwynn, Nadia Kamil, Tom Crowley, Molly Beth White, Tom Neenan and Sarah Thom. Thanks to Mike Bubbins and Hal Lublin. 
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April 23, 2017

Episode 22 – Michael “Frank” Franklinson
  Mike Wilmot and Mike Wozniak join in for this episode which features an interview with Canadian entrepreneur Michael “Frank” Franklinson, who has invented a new way to combine beef and dairy.   By Benjamin Partridge, Mike Wilmot and Mike Wozniak. Thanks to Mark Turetsky.   Music:   ...
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March 20, 2017

Episode 21 - The Church Of Eli
Ed Gamble, Mike Bubbins and John Rutledge join in for this episode which features an interview with Phillip Seastram, formerly of the Food Standards Agency, and Eli Roberts, who has started a new venture. By Benjamin Partridge, Ed Gamble, Mike Bubbins and John Rutledge. It’s the MaxFunDrive ple...
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February 19, 2017

Episode 20 - Lamb Investigation Special
  Rose Matafeo, Tom Neenan, Jesse Thorn, Tom Crowley and Nigel Crowle join in this month for a lamb investigation documentary feature special.   By Benjamin Partridge, Rose Matafeo, Jesse Thorn, Tom Crowley and Nigel Crowle.   Music: Wedding Etude #1 by Brett Van Donsel: brettvandonsel...
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January 22, 2017

Episode 19 - Michael Banyan
Henry Paker joins in for this episode which features an interview with Bovine Poet Laureate, Michael Banyan. We also hear some of your letters on the topic of cows’ eyes.   By Benjamin Partridge and Henry Paker. Thanks to Beth Eyre.   Lid Licker poem by Rob Auton (www.robauton.co.uk) with o...
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December 18, 2016

Episode 18 - Munich Special
This episode comes from Munich in Germany, where pork is king. We also pay tribute to those who have left us in 2016, including previous guest Dr David Pin.   By Benjamin Partridge. Thanks to Daniel Rigby, Jessica Ransom, Mike Wozniak and Nadia Kamil. Thanks to Andy Goddard for production h...
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November 20, 2016

Episode 17 - Boffo's Cow Circus
Greg Davies joins us for this month’s episode, as we bag an exclusive interview with the founder of Boffo’s Cow Circus, Boffo. By Benjamin Partridge and Greg Davies. Thanks to Tom Crowley, Max Davis, Catherine Paskell, Tom Neenan, Lloyd Langford, Elis James, Gareth Gwynn, Alex Adey and Sian Harri...
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October 23, 2016

Episode 16 - Live At The London Agriculture Festival
Josie Long, Mike Wozniak, Tom Crowley and Martin Austwick join in for this month’s episode, which was recorded live in front of an audience at the London Agriculture Festival. By Benjamin Partridge, Mike Wozniak, Josie Long and Martin Austwick with thanks to Tom Crowley.   Music: Dreams Bec...
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September 27, 2016

Episode 15 - Eli Roberts Goes Legit
Mike Bubbins joins us for this month's episode in which we hear how Eli Roberts has started a new business.   By Benjamin Partridge and Mike Bubbins. Thanks to Sarah Morgan, Tonya Prewitt, Randall Cooper, Jamie Bradley, James Garrison, Nathaniel Metcalfe and Fred Nickl.   Featuring ∂f/∂xi b...
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August 21, 2016

Episode 14 - A Matter Of Life And Death
In this month's episode we hear a strange message recieved on the Network answerphone.   By Benjamin Partridge with thanks to Gemma Arrowsmith, Mike Wozniak, Tom Crowley, Nadia Kamil.   Music: Disquiet Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribut...
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July 25, 2016

Episode 13 - Rio Special
Miles Jupp joins in with this month's Rio special, recorded in Rio De Janeiro ahead of the Olympic games. By Benjamin Partridge and Miles Jupp with thanks to Helen Zaltzmann, Mariana Maioline, Felipe Galvao, Vanessa Del Negri, Regina Souza, Marina De Menezes and Marcellus Lima. Also countless Bra...
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June 19, 2016

Episode 12 - Timothy Van Lindqvist & Paul Paul
Tom Crowley joins in this month as we hear about how Timothy Van Lindqvist lost his cow. We also premiere a new track from Paul Paul to celebrate the announcement of his first major tour of the USA. By Benjamin Partridge and Tom Crowley with thanks to Rhodri Viney. Music: “Butter Making” Lyrics...
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May 22, 2016

Episode 11 - Cliff Trent-Roberts
Mike Wozniak joins in for this month's episode in which we do some cooking with TV's “Mr Beef”, Cliff Trent-Roberts.   By Benjamin Partridge and Mike Wozniak.   Music: “Morning Mist” Brett Van Donsel   Stock media provided by Setuniman/ Pond5.com  and Soundrangers/ Pond5.com  
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April 24, 2016

Episode 10 - Gina Craig
Celia Pacquola, Nadia Kamil and Tom Neenan join in for this month's episode in which we talk to Dr Sam Archer about how dangerous lamb really is before talking to Gina Craig, a resident of Boogoo Springs, South Australia, about how the world's first cow mayor is doing after 6 months in the job.  ...
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April 18, 2016

We've Joined Maximum Fun!
A little message to let you know that we've joined Maximum Fun. You can find them at maximumfun.org Beef out x
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March 21, 2016

Episode 9 - Teresa Beckton
Josie Long joins in as we respond to the findings of the UK Meat Attitudes Survey by speaking to youth worker Teresa Beckton, and announce a competition in which you could win a 4GB USB Key. By Benjamin Partridge and Josie Long with thanks to Cariad Lloyd. Music: "Fresh Air" by Kevin MacLeod ( ...
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February 21, 2016

Episode 8 - Eli Roberts Investigation
Ed Gamble and Mike Bubbins join in with this month’s episode in which we hear from Phillip Seastram of the Food Standards Agency and do some investigation at the home of Eli Roberts, formerly of Roberts Slaughterhouse. By Benjamin Partridge, Ed Gamble and Mike Bubbins. Music: Floating In The ...
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January 24, 2016

Episode 7 - Yoghurt Special
Katy Wix joins in with our yoghurt special. We talk to GP Dr. Sam Archer about sell by dates and former child star Wendy Axminster about her campaign to raise awareness of the poor treatment of child actors by the dairy industry. By Benjamin Partridge, Tom Neenan and Katy Wix. Thanks to Mike Woznia...
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December 21, 2015

Episode 6 - The Cumberfeld Cow Disaster & Paul Paul
In this month’s episode we look back at the Cumberfeld Cow Disaster of 2010 and also premiere the new single from singer-songwriter Paul Paul. By Benjamin Partridge with thanks to Rhodri Viney, Richard Elfyn, Katy Wix, Sara Lloyd-Gregory, Mike Wozniak, Tom Crowley, Henry Paker, Katie Storey and Mel...
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November 22, 2015

Episode 5 - Dustin France
Mike Wozniak joins in as we hear from modern comedian Dustin France, in the wake of his disastrous performance at the British Beef Council Annual Dinner and Barn Dance. We also hear the results of a poll of network members about their favourite beef meal. Get well soon, Les Cheese. By Benjamin Part...
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October 21, 2015

Episode 4 - Eli Roberts
Mike Bubbins joins in this month as we hear from slaughterhouse owner Eli Roberts about how he ensures the safety of his staff and there's also news about the upcoming British Beef Council Annual Dinner and Barn Dance. By Benjamin Partridge and Mike Bubbins. Music: "Simple Duet" by Kevin MacLeod ...
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September 24, 2015

Episode 3 - Gareth Belge
Henry Paker joins in this episode in which we tackle the issue of whether it's strange that we drink the milk of another species, and interview Hollywood bovine actor wrangler Gareth Belge. By Benjamin Partridge and Henry Paker.   Stock media provided by Setuniman/ Pond5.com  and Soundrangers/ ...
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August 27, 2015

Episode 2 - A Tribute To Paul Kitesworthy
We tackle the issue of whether children know enough about where food comes from and we say goodbye to network founder Paul Kitesworthy. By Benjamin Partridge with thanks to Nadia Kamil, Mike Wozniak, Jack Bernhardt, Gareth Gwynn, Sian Harries, Henry Paker and Mike Bubbins.   Stock media provide...
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July 22, 2015

Episode 1 - Dr David Pin
Mike Wozniak joins in for this month's episode in which we interview Dr David Pin from the European Space Agency and hear your letters about getting too attached to meat beasts. By Benjamin Partridge and Mike Wozniak. Stock media provided by Setuniman/ Pond5.com  and Soundrangers/ Pond5.com .
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