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A show with weekly features from the world of Money, Health, Tech, Life and Travel!

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Talking Tech - The Future of Robotics

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2025/08/26

In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy explains how robots are transforming the UK - patrolling streets, building homes, and assisting in surgery - showing they’re already reshaping everyday life.

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Talking Health - Smartphone Test for Type 2 Diabetes

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2025/08/25

In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses new smartphone technology to help diagnose type 2 diabetes at home, PocDoc, that CEO Steve Roest says is a ‘game changer’ for preventative healthcare.

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Talking Money - The Digital Pound

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2025/08/22

In this week’s Talking Money, Etholle explores the Bank of England’s plans for a potential ‘Digital Pound’ – a new form of money that could transform how we use the pound in everyday life.

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Talking Travel – Duty-free Airport Shops

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2025/08/21

In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about all things duty-free - why are they allowed to sell things tax-free and how have they become these long lines of perfume, alcohol and chocolate shops that we know them as today.

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Talking Life - National Cupcake Day

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2025/08/20

In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by Sukh Chamdal, the CEO of Egg Free Cake Box, to discuss National Cupcake Day, trends, and how you can enjoy cupcakes at home!

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Talking Tech - Women in STEM Inspiring Girls to...

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2025/08/19

In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy is joined by Munique Martins, COO and Women in Tech Mentor at Le Wagon. They discus why it’s important to remind young people that university isn’t the only path to success. Research from Le Wagon reveals that 1 in 5 school leavers are interested in joining the tech industry. However, the sector still faces a significant gender gap, making role models like Munique all the more vital.

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Talking Health - Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

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2025/08/18

In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses how three-quarters of UK adults take supplements, the NHS advice on what supplements to take, and the importance of taking the right dose.

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Talking Money - Tulip Mania

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2025/08/15

In this week's Talking Money, Etholle discusses a 400 year old phenomenon that would go down in financial history as the world’s first speculative bubble: Tulip Mania.

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Talking Travel - Czechia's Bone Church

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2025/08/14

In this week's Talking Travel Rory McGowan shares the hidden secrets and stories behind The Sedlec Ossuary in the Czech Republic, infamously known as 'The Bone Church'.

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Talking Life - BBQ Season and Summer Wines

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2025/08/13

In this week's Talking Life, Etholle is joined by RJ Botha, Winemaker and Cellar Master for South Africa’s Kleine Zalze wines, to discuss all things summer BBQ's and which wines to bring with you!

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Talking Tech - Is it real, or is it AI?

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2025/08/12

In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy highlights how AI is blurring the line between real and fake content, from news stories to realistic images and videos. She shares tips for spotting fakes, urges using trusted sources, and warns that with AI influencing 80% of major elections in 2024, critical thinking is essential as technology outpaces regulation.

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Talking Health - What is brain freeze?

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2025/08/11

In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses brain freeze and the science behind why we experience those chilled headaches when consuming something cold.

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Talking Money - Do We Properly Teach Kids About Money?

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2025/08/08

In this week's Talking Money, Etholle discusses if British children are being adequately taught financial literacy in schools, and the importance of building a solid financial understanding.

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Talking Travel – Why we love Beautiful Views

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2025/08/07

In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory explores why we always stop to admire the view when we’re on our travels and where that fascination with landscapes comes from.

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Talking Life - Supermarket Psychology

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2025/08/06

In this week's Talking Life, Jessica discusses supermarket psychology, the science behind how supermarkets are set up to maximise profits based on consumers' behaviours.

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Talking Tech - Are Meta Glasses A Glimpse Into the...

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2025/08/05

In this week’s Talking Tech, Poppy discusses the significance of Meta’s latest smart glasses, developed with Ray-Ban, and what they signal for the future of technology. She highlights that these glasses go beyond being just a stylish gadget, they integrate cameras, microphones, spatial audio, and voice controls into a wearable, everyday design.

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Talking Health - Micro-workouts

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2025/08/04

In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses micro-workouts, what they are, and why they may help you.

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Talking Money - Sci-Fi's Obsession With 'Credits'

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2025/08/01

In this week's Talking Money, Etholle talks us through the recurring habit of sci-fi writers and directors to use the overarching term 'credits', instead of creating a brand-new currency.

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Talking Travel – Food Imports

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2025/07/31

In this week’s Talking Travel, Rory talks about how much of our food travels great distances to get to our supermarket shelves, the damage it can do to the environment and the challenges behind supporting locally grown food.

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Talking Life - Alcohol Free Trends

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2025/07/30

In this week's Talking Life, Jessica is joined by wine expert and strategist, Dan Harwood, from Eisberg Wine, to discuss mindful drinking and the rise of sober curiosity.

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