# fergus (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover fergus. Page: Feed: --- ## Sound Escape 287. A blissful few moments beside a Welsh lake in high summer _2026-08-21 · The Plodcast_ There's nothing better on a hot afternoon than sitting in the cool of the reedbeds beside a lake. As you relax, wildlife emerges – waterbirds gossiping, bees and dragonflies buzzing and flitting, and curious plops and rustles from creatures that you can't see. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Plodcast Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you relax and transport you… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR8654199760.mp3) ## 364. A walk in Suffolk with award-winning writer Melissa Harrison discussing her new novel The Given World _2026-08-18 · The Plodcast_ This week we welcome award-winning novelist and nature diarist Melissa Harrison to the Plodcast for the first time. Melissa's new novel, The Given World, is a dark and beautiful insight into the complexities of rural life in a rapidly changing world. Plodcast host Fergus Collins meets Melissa in deepest Suffolk to walk and talk about her love of the natural world and provide a glimpse into how she… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR4040098772.mp3) ## Sound Escape 286. In a parched landscape, the generous river provides life and music _2026-08-14 · The Plodcast_ Despite the endless drought, the river still runs. Reduced yes, but still a generous artery of life in a parched countryside. You sit beside it, cooled and reassured as numerous small birds: long-tailed tits, wrens and wagtails find similar sanctuary near the water. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Plodcast Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you relax and transport… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR2834224877.mp3) ## 363. Learn about a plan to eradicate destructive, non-native predators _2026-08-11 · The Plodcast_ Since they escaped into the wild in the mid 20th century, American mink have wreaked havoc on our waterways, virtually wiping out water voles and other aquatic wildlife. But a new and highly effective plan is in place to clear these small, deadly predators from the countryside. Plodcast host Fergus Collins visits the High Weald in Sussex to meet Jason Lavender who is leading the operation in the… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR4115812453.mp3) ## Sound Escape 285. Gentle breezes and summer melodies from a meadow in Sussex _2026-08-07 · The Plodcast_ It's too hot for gardening so you retire to a wildflower meadow where a cooling breeze and gentle conversations of sparrows and jackdaws soothe your soul.BBC Countryfile Magazine's Plodcast Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you relax and transport you somewhere beautiful, wherever you happen to be. Recorded by Natasha Goodfellow and introduced by Hannah… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR5303282740.mp3) ## 362. Enjoy and evening with long-eared owls and a lazy day's fishing with writer Kevin Parr _2026-08-04 · The Plodcast_ We head to Dorset this month to spend a day fishing at a lazy summer lake in the company of Plodcast regular Kevin Parr. But in a perfect Plodcast twist, Kev first has something amazing to reveal to Plodcast host Fergus – a remarkably rare bird in woods not far from his home. Listen on for adventures with long-eared owls and to hear about Kev's new writing adventures. Image by GettyKevin's book,… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR4441211973.mp3) ## Sound Escape 284. Hear the beautiful music of a mountain spring in a dry summer landscape _2026-07-31 · The Plodcast_ Walking high in the parched hills you suddenly hear the welcome music of running water. After a brief search, you find a small cave mouth where a spring gushes continuously. The cool water is clear and clean. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Plodcast Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you relax and transport you somewhere beautiful, wherever you happen to be. Recorded… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR8193606654.mp3) ## 361. Discover the secret lives of our forgotten coastal communities with Natasha Carthew _2026-07-28 · The Plodcast_ When we go on holiday to the coast, we tend to overlook the stories of the people who live and work there. Natasha Carthew grew up in a working class community in Cornwall and has travelled around the UK's coast to discover the hidden world of the modern seaside. Plodcast host Fergus Collins meets Natasha for a wander around Bristol Harbour to hear some of these sad, beautiful and sometimes tragic… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR9375789428.mp3) ## Sound Escape 283. Lose track of time gazing into the watery seashore _2026-07-24 · The Plodcast_ It’s a sunny morning on the seashore and the tide is going out. It’s Leaving behind shallow rockpools, perfect mirrors of the crisp, blue sky. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Plodcast Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you relax and transport you somewhere beautiful, wherever you happen to be. Recorded and introduced by Hannah Tribe.Email the Plodcast team – and send… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR6604995509.mp3) ## 360. Celebrate 100 years of Winnie the Pooh with new stories in 100 Acre Wood from Jane Riordan _2026-07-21 · The Plodcast_ Back in 1926, the first Winnie the Pooh book was published – and became one of the most loved children's stories of all time. One hundred years later, Plodcast host Fergus Collins joins Jane Riordan in the land of Pooh – Ashdown Forest in Sussex – to celebrate the work of AA Milne and EH Shepherd and hear about Jane's wonderful new sequels to the original stories.Included in this Plodcast:… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR8601788897.mp3) ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/O74stCb7TsUX) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## Sound Escape 282. Immerse yourself in the manic action of a sand martin colony _2026-07-17 · The Plodcast_ As you crest a little riverside cliff, the air is filled with clicks, trills and buzzes. Squadrons of sand martins career wildly around you from their colony – a series of burrows dug into the sandy cliff face. The air is alive with aerobatic birds, including the first broods of this year's youngsters who are revelling in flight for the first time. BBC Countryfile Magazine's Plodcast Sound Escapes… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR5234217358.mp3) ## [Summer in the Elora & Fergus: Hidden Gems & High-Sun Adventures](https://elorafergus.libsyn.com/summer-in-the-elora-fergus-hidden-gems-high-sun-adventures) _2026-05-12 · Elora Fergus Podcast_ Summer in Elora and Fergus is about more than just the Gorge—it's about the hidden treasures right under our feet (and sometimes in the mud!). In this special roundtable episode, hosts Barbara Evoy and Ryan Joyce are joined by Gracie Klutz and Peter Mohr for a deep dive into making the most of the sunniest months in Centre Wellington. Whether you're looking to keep the kids engaged without the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/elorafergus/Ep-May-2026-FunFreeSummer.mp3?dest-id=2076356) ## [Is Ontario Finally Done With Daylight Saving Time?](https://elorafergus.libsyn.com/is-ontario-finally-done-with-daylight-saving-time) _2026-03-17 · Elora Fergus Podcast_ As British Columbia officially pulls the plug on the twice-yearly clock change, we're asking: why is Ontario still stuck in the past? This week, Ryan joins us from Aruba (where they've already figured it out) to debate why we're still "springing forward" and "falling back" in Centre Wellington. We dig into the health impacts, the historical "farming" myths, and why your sleep schedule is still at… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/elorafergus/Ep-POST-Mar2026-Daylight-Savings-Time.mp3?dest-id=2076356) ## [Snow-mageddon and the March Break Survival Guide](https://elorafergus.libsyn.com/snow-mageddon-and-the-march-break-survival-guide) _2026-03-02 · Elora Fergus Podcast_ With a record-breaking amount of snow in Ontario, Centre Wellington is officially a winter wonderland—whether we like it or not ! This week, Ryan Joyce and Barbara Lustgarten-Evoy talk about keeping sane during the deep freeze and look ahead to an action-packed March . In this episode: The Big Snow: Barb explains why she's a "snow chaser" and how this is the most snow Fergus has seen in 15 years .… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/elorafergus/Ep-March-Break.mp3?dest-id=2076356) ## [Valentine Episode: Stolen Kisses and Roller Coaster Wishes](https://elorafergus.libsyn.com/valentine-episode-stolen-kisses-and-roller-coaster-wishes) _2026-02-10 · Elora Fergus Podcast_ Love is in the air (along with a bit of "Love Boat" nostalgia) as Ryan Joyce and Barbara Lustgarten-Evoy celebrate Valentine's Day on the Elora Fergus Podcast . Whether you're celebrating a 76-year marriage or just trying to survive a first date, Valentine's Day is almost here! In this episode: Sweet Memories: We talk about the "worst candies on the planet"—those chalky conversation hearts—and the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/elorafergus/Ep-ValentinesDay.mp3?dest-id=2076356) ## [Saving the Tooth of Time: The Wild True Story Behind Elora's Most Iconic Landmark](https://elorafergus.libsyn.com/saving-the-tooth-of-time-the-wild-true-story-behind-eloras-most-iconic-landmark) _2026-02-03 · Elora Fergus Podcast_ What if one of Elora's most famous natural landmarks almost disappeared forever—and was saved by an Italian explosives expert who refused to blow it up? In this episode, Pat Mestern returns to unveil the dramatic, little-known history behind the Tooth of Time. What You'll Learn The surprising tale of TWO "Teeth of Time"—one in Fergus and one in Elora (and what happened to each). Why the Elora… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/elorafergus/EFP_-_Pat_Mestern_03_-_Tooth_of_Time.mp3?dest-id=2076356) ## [Medicine, Mystery & Local Lore: The Life of Dr. Groves](https://elorafergus.libsyn.com/medicine-mystery-local-lore-the-life-of-dr-groves) _2026-01-20 · Elora Fergus Podcast_ What if one of Fergus' most respected doctors also had one of its most shocking secrets? In this episode of the Elora Fergus Podcast, Ryan and Barb sit down with beloved local historian Pat Mestern, who brings to life the remarkable — and sometimes unbelievable — story of Dr. Abraham Groves, one of Canada's early medical pioneers and one of Fergus' most unforgettable characters. Join us as Pat… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/elorafergus/EFP_-_Pat_Mestern_01_-_Dr_Groves.mp3?dest-id=2076356) ## [Addie's Legacy: Love, Loss, and the Fight for a Sarcoma Cure](https://elorafergus.libsyn.com/addies-legacy-love-loss-and-the-fight-for-a-sarcoma-cure) _2026-01-08 · Elora Fergus Podcast_ What does it look like to turn unimaginable loss into lasting impact? In this deeply moving episode of the Elora Fergus Podcast, Ryan and Barb sit down with Jessica Hill — mother, community advocate, and founder of Team Addy — to honour the life of her daughter Addison (Addie) and share the powerful journey that followed her diagnosis with a rare childhood cancer. This conversation is filled with… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/elorafergus/Ep-JessicaHill-TeamAddy.mp3?dest-id=2076356) ## [The Lost Mammoth of Fergus: Pat Mestern Unearths a Local Mystery](https://elorafergus.libsyn.com/the-lost-mammoth-of-fergus-pat-mestern-unearths-a-local-mystery) _2025-12-09 · Elora Fergus Podcast_ What if a nearly complete mammoth skeleton was discovered in Fergus… and then deliberately reburied — its location still unknown today? Local historian Pat Mestern joins Ryan and Barb for a jaw-dropping journey into one of the region's most mysterious and fascinating historical tales. In This Episode, You'll Learn: The unbelievable story of the mammoth (or mastodon!) skeleton discovered on the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/elorafergus/EFP_-_Pat_Mestern_02_-_Mammoth_Bones.mp3?dest-id=2076356) ## [Elora & Fergus BIAs Light Up the Towns](https://elorafergus.libsyn.com/elora-fergus-bias-light-up-the-towns) _2025-11-28 · Elora Fergus Podcast_ Elora's 'Star-burst' lights & Fergus's Riverwalk are ready! Get all the holiday event dates, from Sip & Shops to the Santa Claus Parade! Hosts Ryan Joyce and Barb Eveleigh sit down with Melinda from the Fergus BIA and Maclean from the Elora BIA to wrap up the spooky season and jump straight into the magic of the holidays in Centre Wellington. Following the success of "Monster Month" in Elora and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/elorafergus/Ep15-EloraFergus-BIA_1.mp3?dest-id=2076356) ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vxA9Ur6yoBYS) _2025-11-28 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [The Final Curtain: Why Riverfest Is Ending After 15 Years](https://elorafergus.libsyn.com/the-final-curtain-why-riverfest-is-ending-after-15-years) _2025-11-25 · Elora Fergus Podcast_ What really brought 15 years of Riverfest to an end? In this special episode, Ryan and Barb sit down with Spencer Shewan and Mayor Shawn Watters for an open, behind-the-scenes conversation about the sudden and emotional decision to close the chapter on one of Elora's most beloved events. In this episode, you'll learn: The real economic pressures—from rising costs to shifting public spending—made… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/elorafergus/Riverfest_Ending.mp3?dest-id=2076356)