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Joe Chambers hosts a show built around curiosity, asking the big questions about who we are, how we got here and what our real place in the universe might be. He travels to far-flung corners of the world to meet the people who live there and hear their stories first-hand. Along the way he chases the answers most of us never stop to ask for. New episodes appear regularly, and listeners are invited to send in their own questions and share what they love.
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Is this who's behind crop circles? | Karen Alexander, Temporary Temples 02.10.2026 53Min.Karen Alexander has spent thirty-five years documenting crop circles. In this episode we talk about what they might be saying: the geometry, the mathematics, and what these formations do to the people who go and stand inside them.We talk about the Chilbolton formation of 2001, which appeared beside a radio telescope in Hampshire laid out in the same 73 x 23 grid we used to send the Arecibo message into space in 1974, and why Karen thinks it has never been taken as seriously as it should be.We also talk about The Call, her essay on why people feel drawn into this subject, and what happens to them once they answer it.KAREN ALEXANDER AND TEMPORARY TEMPLESWebsite and crop circle archive: https://temporarytemples.co.ukYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/temporarytemplesTHE AUTUMN CROP CIRCLE LECTURES 2026Karen hosts the Autumn Crop Circle Lectures, running 3 October to 1 November 2026. Five consecutive weekends, entirely online via Zoom, Saturday and Sunday evenings UK time. Speakers include Bert Janssen, Dan Vidler and Gary King. Free live access is included when you pre-order the 2027 Crop Circle Calendar from the Temporary Temples shop, and recordings are available afterwards.Details and sign up: https://temporarytemples.co.uk/event/summer-lectures-crop-circle-conference-2025-6Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/EjdX9P86ggwCrop circle photography by Steve and Karen Alexander, Temporary Temples. -
Are We Ready for Disclosure? | Neil Nixon 25.09.2026 1Std. 13Min.Is society ready for disclosure? In this episode I sit down with writer, journalist, and academic Neil Nixon — a longtime Fortean Times contributor who's spent over 40 years investigating UFOs and the paranormal — to talk about where official disclosure actually stands, why he's skeptical of cases like Roswell, and his own theory that we're heading toward discovery, not disclosure.We get into the economics of disclosure, how AI is changing the evidentiary bar for UFO claims, disinformation in the UFO community, crop circles, USOs, and the movie Disclosure Day. We also touch on ideas raised by Jesse Michels and Grant Cameron on American Alchemy around the origins of the modern disclosure movement.Neil Nixon: www.neilnixon.com -
The Chambers That Could Rewrite History | Gunung Padang | Danny Hilman Natawidjaja 18.09.2026 56Min.Under a hill in West Java, geophysical scans show hollow spaces — chambers, twenty and fifty metres down. Nobody has ever been inside one. Before the end of the last ice age, Java, Sumatra and Borneo were joined into a single landmass. Geologists call it Sundaland. Then the ice melted, the sea rose more than a hundred metres, and most of it disappeared. Danny Hilman Natawidjaja is an Indonesian geologist who thinks something survived — and that a hill in West Java called Gunung Padang is hiding construction from the Ice Age beneath it. If he's right, it would be the oldest structure anyone has ever built. In this episode we talk about the excavation that restarted in 2025, the chambers under the hill that nobody has ever entered, a sunken harbour sixty metres below the Sunda Strait, megalithic statues in Sulawesi, a trident pulled from the Java Sea, and why he thinks Sundaland is a serious candidate for Atlantis.MORE ON DANNY'S WORKSundalandia Discovery Society — https://www.sundalandia-discovery.org/Google Scholar — https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=B4LeOOAAAAAJ REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODEGeo-archaeological prospecting of Gunung Padang (2023) — https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/arp.1912Retraction notice (March 2024) — https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/arp.1932Betel nut use in Sulawesi 25,000 years ago, Griffith University — https://discover.swns.com/2026/09/humans-were-taking-mind-altering-drugs-25000-years-ago-study-suggests/ Watch the video version on YouTube — https://youtu.be/1ITua46noe8 Ask questions, share what you love, and love each other. -
Crop Circles, Falling Lights, and the Limits of the Scientific Method | Klaas van Egmond 04.09.2026 1Std. 7Min.He spent nearly thirty years bringing instruments into a phenomenon that wouldn't hold still for science — magnetometers, thermal cameras, time-lapse rigs. Almost all of them came back with nothing.Klaas van Egmond is an emeritus professor of Environmental Science and Sustainability at Utrecht University. He ran environmental research at the RIVM (the Dutch national institute for public health and the environment) from 1988, directed the government's Environmental and Nature Planning Bureau from 2004 to 2008, and has spent nearly three decades investigating crop circles in the fields of Wiltshire.We get into the day in 1997 that pulled him into this research: a fractal crop formation that appeared in a Wiltshire field within three hours of him sitting in it. We talk about what actually happened when he brought real instruments back year after year — and why almost everything he measured came up empty, except once, when his magnetometer inexplicably dropped to zero. He describes watching five glowing, metallic spheres float low over the wheat near Adam's Grave, and the night in 2001 a light came down over Milk Hill two weeks before the largest crop formation ever recorded appeared on that exact spot. And we get into his real argument: not that crop circles are proven, but that the phenomenon seems to resist being studied at all — cameras fail, instruments read nothing, and the moment you go looking for it with real scientific rigor, it disappears. Along the way: squaring the circle, Jung's collective unconscious, and why Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man keeps turning up in fields in Wiltshire.Guest: Prof. Klaas van Egmond - https://www.klaasvanegmond.nl/Subscribe for more conversations from the heart of Wiltshire. -
Stonehenge Wasn't Built to Be Seen - It Was Built to Be Heard | Greg Moffitt 24.08.2026 1Std. 1Min.What if our ancient ancestors experienced the world through sound as much as sight? In this episode I'm joined by Greg Moffitt - writer, broadcaster and host of the long-running Legalise Freedom podcast - to talk about archaeoacoustics: the study of how ancient sites were built to sound, not just to look.We get into why stone circles like Stonehenge and Avebury may have been deliberately shaped to reflect and focus sound, the "stone tape theory" and its roots in 1970s British TV, why cathedrals function almost like instruments, and the bicameral mind theory of consciousness. From there we go further out - sound as a weapon, the pyramids as a possible power source, and a run through the competing theories on where (and whether) Atlantis actually existed, including catastrophism and the idea that human history may include a forgotten global reset.Greg has spent over a decade interviewing researchers on the edges of mainstream thought through Legalise Freedom, and this conversation ranges from hard acoustics to speculative history.Find Greg: legalise-freedom.com -
Russia warns ‘consequences’ | Inside Swindon's Drone Boom: Jobs, Weapons and War | Will Stone MP 17.08.2026 44Min.Drone warfare isn't a niche part of modern conflict anymore — it's becoming the main way wars are fought. And Britain's chosen my hometown, Swindon, as one of the places to build for it.In this episode I sit down with Will Stone, Labour MP for Swindon North, to talk about how a town with no defence industry two years ago now has five drone companies setting up, a Ministry of Defence testing centre going up on the old Honda site that's being called the largest of its kind in Europe, and the Prime Minister visiting twice.We get into what this actually means for jobs and apprenticeships in Swindon, how warfare itself is changing, and — because "drones built in Swindon" isn't as simple as it sounds — who these companies actually are: German, Portuguese, Norwegian and American firms alongside one genuinely British one, backed by everyone from Peter Thiel's Founders Fund to the CIA's own venture arm. We ask where the money really comes from, who these weapons are ultimately for, and whether the UK carries any responsibility for how they're used.We also cover the wider picture: Britain's new PM Andy Burnham, the defence spending row that helped bring him to power, the war in Iran, the Chinese-components scandal that hit Royal Navy hardware, and the new Gulf defence pact being read as a hedge against relying on America. And yes — since Will's a jiu-jitsu black belt — I had to ask him who in Parliament he reckons he could take in a fight.Guest: Will Stone MP, Labour MP for Swindon NorthSubscribe for more conversations from the heart of Wiltshire. -
What Do We Get Wrong About Britain's Indian History? | Shrabani Basu 09.08.2026 37Min.What really happened when an Indian-Muslim princess became a British spy in WWII — and paid for it with her life?In this episode, Joe Chambers interviews Shrabani Basu, an award-winning journalist, author and historian who has spent decades uncovering overlooked Indian stories at the heart of British history.Her books include 'Spy Princess: The Life of Noor Inayat Khan', 'Victoria & Abdul', and 'For King and Another Country: Indian Soldiers on the Western Front'.Find her work here: http://shrabanibasu.co.uk/The conversation covers Noor Inayat Khan, the Indian-Muslim princess turned British special agent who was captured and executed at Dachau; the real story behind Victoria and Abdul, Queen Victoria's close relationship with her Indian teacher Abdul Karim; and the contribution — and long erasure — of over a million Indian soldiers who fought for Britain in the First and Second World Wars.Takeaways- Noor Inayat Khan and the Special Operations Executive- Victoria and Abdul Karim's relationship- Indian soldiers in the World Wars- Uncovering hidden Indian history within Britain#BritishHistory #IndianHistory #NoorInayatKhan #VictoriaAndAbdul #BritishEmpire -
Crop Circles Are Lining Up With Ones That Vanished Two Years Ago | Dan Vidler 02.08.2026 1Std. 6Min.2026 has been an extraordinary year for crop circles. More formations, more complexity, and more people asking questions that do not have easy answers.Dan Vidler has spent 23 years researching these formations at ground level, and he means that literally. While most of us are looking at drone footage, Dan is on his hands and knees studying the details almost everybody walks straight past. His book, Crop Circles: Layers of Mystery, has become the field guide to what is actually going on inside them.The part I had not heard before is the alignments. Dan's argument is that formations line up with each other and with the landscape at a precision he does not think chance explains, including lining up on the centre of circles that are not there any more because they appeared two years earlier and were harvested long ago.We also get into a formation that had a section added to it in broad daylight, beside two public roads, visible from both, with photographs taken before and after. Why Dan believes the stems are laid down gently rather than crushed, and why they recover afterwards and grow back towards the sun. The ley line question and why so much of this happens in one small part of England. And his thoughts on consciousness, including the idea that if human interest in the phenomenon fades, the formations may fade with it.Dan Vidler: https://ukcropcircles.co.ukCrop Circles: Layers of Mystery, Ground Level PressSubscribe for more conversations from the heart of Wiltshire.#CropCircles #DanVidler #Wiltshire #Avebury #ancientmysteries #unexplained #consciousness #JoeQuestions -
What's Happened to Britain? | Alan Mardghum & 140 Years of the Durham Miners' Gala 19.06.2026 59Min.In 2017 I went to the Durham Miners' Gala for the first time. Jeremy Corbyn was Labour leader, socialism felt like it was breathing again, and tens of thousands of people packed into Durham with something that looked a lot like hope. Seven years later, more people voted for Corbyn in defeat than voted for Keir Starmer in victory — and Britain feels more divided than at any point in living memory.On the eve of the 140th Durham Miners' Gala, I sat down with Alan Mardghum — General Secretary of the Durham Miners' Association, and probably the last person to hold that position who actually worked down a pit. He went underground at Wearmouth Colliery in 1977, lived through the great strike of 1984, and was made redundant when they closed it in 1993. He's spent the years since fighting for what's left: the communities, the Miners' Hall at Redhills, and the Gala itself.We talk about what it was like to go down the pit, what the strike did to people, and what the closures took that has never come back. We talk about Labour, Reform, Burnham, Brexit, and whether working-class politics has a future in this country. We talk about Sunderland — a city rebuilding on top of its own ruins, with a football stadium sitting on the site of his pit. And we ask the question that the Gala has been asking for 140 years: in an ever less united kingdom, how do we hold together?🎙️ Alan Mardghum | General Secretary, Durham Miners' Association📍 On the eve of the 140th Durham Miners' Gala — July 2026 -
Why Serious Researchers Won't Let the Crop Circle Mystery Die | Andy Thomas 15.06.2026 59Min.Andy Thomas has spent 35 years reading the evidence on crop circles, and he still does not think all of them are man-made.He is one of Britain's most prolific authors on unexplained phenomena: Vital Signs, the standard reference on crop circles, along with The Truth Agenda, The New Heretics, and most recently Strange: Paranormal Realities in the Everyday World. He has organised the Glastonbury Symposium since 1990 and lectured thousands of times across the UK, the United States and the rest of the world. His approach, in his own words, is unpolarised. He reads the evidence, presents both sides, and lets the audience decide.In this conversation we get into what 35 years of lecture audience accounts have actually revealed about ghosts, UFOs, premonitions, out of body experiences and crop circles. We dig into the through line connecting his work: from the case for not all crop circles being man made, through The Truth Agenda's argument that unexplained phenomena and conspiracy questions form a connected picture, to The New Heretics, where he criticises both the mainstream gatekeepers and the conspiracy thinkers. We talk about the AI chapter of Strange and what it might surface that human researchers have missed. And we cover the new crop circle book he has in the pipeline.Guest: Andy ThomasWebsite: https://truthagenda.orgCrop Circle Research Archive: https://circleresearcharchive.comGlastonbury Symposium 2026 (24 to 26 July, Glastonbury Town Hall): https://glastonburysymposium.co.ukSubscribe for more conversations from the heart of Wiltshire.#AndyThomas #CropCircles #Paranormal #TheTruthAgenda #Wiltshire #JoeQuestions -
He Films Unexplained Orbs Over Wiltshire - Watch and Decide | Simon Young 12.06.2026 55Min.While the rest of the culture argues about whether the lights in the sky are real, Simon Young has spent years pointing a camera at them and pressing record.He films over the crop circles of Wiltshire: glowing orbs, plasma-like objects moving in formation, lights interacting with the formations themselves. He calls them plasmoid orbs. Sentient plasmoids. Words that until recently you would only hear in the fringe corners of YouTube, and that now sit on mainstream news tickers.This week Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day arrived in cinemas. The same week, UFO whistleblower David Grusch returned to Capitol Hill demanding the United States release files he says prove the government has retrieved non-human craft, with whistleblowers speaking of sentient plasmoid orbs. The word everyone is suddenly reaching for is disclosure.In this conversation we get into Simon's plasmoid orb theory, the canonical footage cases (Milk Hill 1990, Oliver's Castle 1996, Golden Ball Hill, and Klaas van Egmond filming around the 2004 Mayan formation), the 2026 crop circle season so far, and why this might be the moment when the disclosure on the news and the disclosure in the field finally meet.Subscribe for more conversations from the heart of Wiltshire.#CropCircles #Orbs #Wiltshire #Disclosure #JoeQuestionsGuest: Simon Young - https://www.youtube.com/@cropcircleseyeinthesky -
The Geometry Inside Crop Circles Is Too Precise to Dismiss | Bert Janssen 01.06.2026 1Std. 3Min.The same geometric pattern turns up in the Great Pyramid of Giza, in the crop circles of Wiltshire, in the Vatican, in Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man, and in paintings made by Carl Jung's patients who had never seen any of it.Bert Janssen is a Dutch researcher who has spent decades studying crop circles and sacred geometry. In this conversation he makes the case that there is an organising principle behind it all, and that if we learn to look at the world through the eyes of a geometer, we can begin to see, and even hear, the language of the universe.We get into squaring the circle and why it obsessed the ancient mathematicians and Leonardo da Vinci; the two crop formations Bert thinks everyone should know about, Crooked Soley in 2002 and the Barbury Castle pi formation in 2008; Carl Jung, synchronicity, and the difference between synchronicity and manifestation; premonition, precognition, remote viewing, and what Bert calls absolute knowledge; why Wiltshire keeps showing up in this story; and Bert's most provocative idea of all, that the future can reach back and shape the present.A deep dive into the universe, and into the mind.Guest: Bert Janssen - https://www.bertjanssen.nl/Crop Circles and more: https://www.cropcirclesandmore.com/Subscribe for more conversations from the heart of Wiltshire.#BertJanssen #CropCircles #SacredGeometry #CarlJung #Synchronicity #Wiltshire #JoeQuestions -
Egypt's Forgotten Revolution: Akhenaten & Tutankhamun | Professor Aidan Dodson 17.05.2026 59Min.Uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt through the lens of one of the world's leading Egyptologists. Professor Aidan Dodson takes us on a captivating journey from the grandeur of the Grand Egyptian Museum to the intriguing stories behind Tutankhamun, Akhenaten, and even Imhotep. Discover how Egypt's history spans over 3,000 years of unchanging religion, revolutionary art, and shifting dynasties — and why one discovery can rewrite history overnight.For more of his published work, you can find at this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Aidan-Dodson/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3AAidan%2BDodsonYou'll learn about the significance of Egypt's most iconic figures, from the legendary Tutankhamun, whose untouched tomb revealed a wealth of royal secrets, to Akhenaten, the revolutionary pharaoh who tried to change Egyptian religious beliefs forever. Professor Dodson explains the fascinating religious and artistic transformations during the Amarna period, including how artistic shock value was used to signal radical new ideas, and how those ideas vanished almost as quickly as they appeared.We break down the latest debates surrounding Egyptology, from the recent scans revealing structural voids inside the Great Pyramid to the enduring mysteries about royal lineage, religious revolution, and the fascinating evolution of Egyptian art and language. How do modern sciences like radiocarbon dating and geology complement traditional Egyptological research? And what do recent discoveries tell us about the long-standing continuity and change in Egypt's civilization?This episode is perfect for history buffs, archaeology enthusiasts, or anyone curious about one of the world's most captivating ancient cultures. If you've ever wondered how Egypt's iconic monuments and stories are pieced together from fragile, often incomplete evidence—and how just one new discovery could alter the entire narrative—this is a must-listen. Dive into the depths of Egypt's past, and learn why Egyptology is an ever-evolving puzzle, shaped by both meticulous scholarship and exciting new technologies.Join Professor Dodson as he shares incredible insights from decades of research, unraveling the myths and mysteries of ancient Egypt's royal family, religious upheavals, and monumental architecture. Whether you're a devoted scholar or a curious newcomer, you'll come away with a new appreciation for Egypt's enduring legacy and the ongoing quest to unlock its secrets. -
Changing Lives in Kenya: Cyndy B Waters and the Orbit Village Project 14.03.2026 47Min.In this episode, I speak with Cyndy Waters, founder of the Orbit Village Project, a humanitarian initiative serving vulnerable children and families near Nairobi, Kenya. 🇰🇪Cyndy’s journey began in 1995 when she first visited a small quarry village outside Nairobi and was confronted with the difficult realities facing many children in the community. What started as a calling eventually became the Orbit Village Project—an organization dedicated to helping families survive the effects of poverty, disease, and social disruption through education, healthcare, food programs, and long-term support for children. Today, the project supports hundreds of children through initiatives such as the Orbit School of the Cross, which educates students from kindergarten through high school and provides daily meals so that hunger is never a barrier to learning. The organization also runs medical programs, children’s homes, and community initiatives that help families rebuild stability and hope. Cyndy’s work is deeply shaped by her faith and her lifelong desire to serve others. From early missionary aspirations as a teenager to decades of humanitarian work in Kenya, her story reflects a journey of conviction, sacrifice, and commitment to helping children build better futures. In this conversation we discuss: • How Cyndy first arrived in Kenya and the experiences that changed her life • The challenges facing vulnerable children and families in the communities she serves • The founding and growth of the Orbit Village Project • The role of faith in guiding her work • Stories of resilience and transformation from the children and communities she supportsThis episode explores both the difficult realities facing many children in Kenya and the hope that comes from people committed to making a difference.If you’d like to learn more about the project or support their work, visit:https://orbitvillage.org🇰🇪🇺🇸 -
Why Reform Took Durham | A Labour Councillor on the Ground, Rob Crute 10.02.2026 58Min.In this episode, Joe Chambers speaks with Councillor Rob Crute about the challenges facing the County Durham community, including housing instability, the impact of political changes, and the rise of Reform UK. They discuss the importance of local governance, the role of social media in shaping political narratives, and the future of the Labour Party. The conversation also highlights the significance of the Durham Miners' Gala as a symbol of community pride and resilience, emphasizing the need for grassroots engagement and the revival of socialist values in contemporary politics.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Community Sentiment03:14 Impact of Pit Closures on Community Cohesion05:47 Housing Issues and Private Sector Challenges09:00 Political Landscape and Labour's Decline11:52 Reform's Rise and Local Governance Challenges15:08 Government Policies and Public Perception18:00 Future of Reform and Political Alliances27:32 Political Turmoil and Its Implications33:16 Understanding Socialism and Community Values37:11 The Future of the Labour Party43:57 Pride and Legacy in the Working-Class Movement51:02 The Importance of Community and Resilience -
There Were Multiple Arks of the Covenant? Professor Yigal Levin Explains 27.01.2026 58Min.In this episode, Joe Chambers interviews Yigal Levin, a professor specializing in biblical history and teaches at the Israel and Golda Koschitzky Department of Jewish History and Contemporary Jewry at Bar-Ilan University in Israel. He is currently working on a three-volume commentary on the Book of Chronicles. Levin discusses his journey into the study of the Book of Chronicles, highlighting its historical significance and the challenges of interpreting biblical texts. He explains how the Book of Chronicles, written during the Second Temple period, provides a unique perspective on Israel's history, tracing events from its beginnings to the Babylonian exile. Levin emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context in which the Chronicles were written, as well as the various sources—biblical, archaeological, and external writings—that inform our understanding of this period.His most recent book 'The Chronicles of David and Solomon' can be found here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/chronicles-of-david-and-solomon-9780567674302/The conversation covers the use of biblical text in academic discourse, the challenges of translation, historical background and literary analysis, the Ark of the Covenant, and perspectives on the Book of Chronicles. The discussion delves into the complexities of interpreting and understanding biblical texts in an academic context.Takeaways- Historical analysis of the Bible- Challenges of biblical history Biblical Text in Academic Discourse- Translation ChallengesChapters- 00:00 The Chronicles of David and Solomon- 05:05 Cross-Referencing Historical Materials- 09:53 Conflicting Accounts and Historical Context- 19:02 Challenges of Describing Biblical Events- 28:46 The Use of Biblical Text in Academic Discourse- 35:15 Historical Background and Literary Analysis- 45:29 The Ark of the Covenant- 54:39 Perspectives on the Book of Chronicles -
What is the lasting impact of German Colonialism? With Henning Melber 26.12.2025 1Std. 7Min.The conversation delves into the forgotten history of German colonialism, the genocide in German South West Africa, comparative colonial atrocities, acknowledgment and reparations, personal experience and legacy, economic motives and impact, and German influence and land ownership in Namibia. The conversation delves into the lasting impact of German colonialism in Namibia, highlighting the appropriation of land and the occupation of ancestral lands by descendants of indigenous communities. It also explores the shadow of German colonialism in other territories, the comparison of mass violence in German colonies, and the divide and rule strategy employed by the German Empire. The discussion further addresses ethnic classification and identity, public perception of German colonialism, awareness and attitudes towards the German Empire, and the impact of colonial history on identity. It concludes with insights on historic responsibility vs. guilt and the importance of learning from history.Takeaways: Germany's colonial history remains largely unknown and unacknowledged in public discourse. The impact of German colonialism in Namibia continues to shape the country's social, economic, and political landscape. Legacy of German colonialism in Namibia. Impact of colonial history on identity.Chapters: 00:00 Uncovering Germany's Forgotten Colonial History; 06:27 The Genocide in German South West Africa; 18:26 Acknowledgment and Reparations; 24:33 Personal Experience and Legacy; 30:34 German Influence and Land Ownership in Namibia; 36:39 German Colonialism in Other Territories; 42:07 Comparison of Mass Violence in German Colonies; 49:06 Public Perception of German Colonialism; 54:39 Awareness and Attitudes Towards German Empire; 01:00:03 Impact of Colonial History on Identity.You can find this book here: https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/the-long-shadow-of-german-colonialism/ -
We Sent a Message Into Space. The Reply Appeared in a Field in England | Simon Young 08.12.2025 52Min.In November 1974 we transmitted the Arecibo message from Puerto Rico towards a star cluster 25,000 light years away. Numbers, the atomic elements of life, a strand of DNA, a human figure, our solar system, and a diagram of the telescope that sent it.In August 2001 a formation appeared in a field directly beside the Chilbolton radio telescope in Hampshire. Its structure mirrored the Arecibo message almost exactly, but the contents had been changed. A different figure. A different strand of DNA. A different solar system.My guest is Simon Young, who films crop formations from the air and has spent years documenting them. In this conversation we go through the Chilbolton response line by line and ask what those alterations actually say if you take them seriously. We also look at the other formations that appeared around that period, including the face that arrived alongside it, and why 2001 is the year the phenomenon is hardest to wave away.Whatever you conclude about who or what made it, the formation existed, it was documented at the time, and no one has satisfactorily explained it.Guest: Simon Young - https://www.youtube.com/@cropcircleseyeintheskySubscribe for more conversations from the heart of Wiltshire. #Arecibo #Chilbolton #CropCircles #SETI #Wiltshire #JoeQuestions -
The British Empire's Enduring Impact: What the Evidence Actually Shows | Professor Corinne Fowler 02.12.2025 1Std.🌍 Have you ever considered how your favorite countryside walks are intertwined with Britain's colonial past? 🇬🇧In our latest episode, Professor Corinne Fowler uncovers the surprising connections between English landscapes and the history of the British Empire. We discuss the contents of her latest book ‘Our Island Stories: Country Walks Through Colonial Britain’https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/448060/our-island-stories-by-fowler-corinne/9780141999838Let's explore this together! How has your perception of history changed as you learn more about its complexities 🇬🇧 -
Thatcher's Legacy on Britain’s Broken Communities with Professor Stephen Farrall 14.11.2025 1Std. 22Min.In this episode, I speak with Professor Stephen Farrall, one of the UK’s leading experts on the long-term social and political impact of Margaret Thatcher’s government. Farrall, Professor of Criminology at The University of Nottingham, has spent decades researching how the policies of the 1980s reshaped British life — from housing and employment to crime, punishment, and deprivation.Together, we explore how Thatcher’s drive for self-reliance and economic reform transformed the nation’s social fabric, and how its effects are still felt today. The conversation covers: • The impact of Thatcher’s housing policies on ownership, opportunity, and inequality • How deindustrialisation reshaped communities and contributed to rising crime rates • The shift in attitudes toward welfare, poverty, and personal responsibility • How Britain’s prisons and justice system reflect Thatcher-era political values • Whether the UK has ever truly moved beyond ThatcherismAn acknowledgement to Dr Philip Jones for producing the graphic relating to prisons and mines over time!Professor Farrall’s work has also inspired several acclaimed short films, including Gen Right and Politics, Society and Change (featuring Emily Gray), both of which explore the social consequences of Thatcherism and can be viewed here:🎬 https://vimeo.com/thatcherlegacyA related project, Lives Transformed, examines changes in homicide rates since 1977 and offers a broader reflection on social change in Britain.👉 Watch, question, and join the conversation.Subscribe for more interviews exploring history, politics, and the forces that shape modern Britain.🎧 Guest: Professor Stephen Farrall – University of Nottingham📚 Author of The Legacy of Thatcherism and Exploring the Long-Term Impact of Thatcherism on Crime and Social Policy
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