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Clive, Nat and Liv present their own unique take on the world according to their own generations. Clive is a "Baby Boomer" who was a teenager in the late 1960s and early 1970s and Liv and Nat are "Millennials" so teenagers in the 21st Century. Each week they try to identify the differences and similarities of being a young adult now and in the past. Plus they introduce each other to the music of their youth and all the time in between.
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Looking for a comprehensive guide to bifold doors in Hertfordshire? Tune in to the Hertfordshire BiFold Doors podcast! Our expert hosts cover everything you need to know about these stylish and functional doors, including installation, maintenance, and design. Whether you're a homeowner, architect, or builder, our podcast provides valuable insights and practical tips for anyone interested in bifold doors in and around Hertfordshire. Join us as we explore the latest trends and innovations in ...
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Welcome to the first episode of Hertfordshire BiFold Doors podcast. In the first episode of Hertfordshire BiFold Doors, we will be exploring the various options available for bifold doors in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire. Our hosts will discuss the different styles, materials, and configurations that are most popular in the area, and provide insigh…
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In this Podcast Clive and Anna consider the issues raised by the Everyday Sexism website set up by writer Laura Bates. Despite many changes in our society over the years there are still many instances of sexism in everyday life. In particular they discuss sexism at universities which is a concern for Anna who will be starting at university this yea…
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Clive talks with his daughter Sarah about the Eurovision Song Contest and how all generations seem to enjoy it. Clive has watched it since the 1970s and Sarah since 2005. Both have listened to all 40 songs in this year’s Contest and have chosen the ones they like themselves and which they think are likely to do well or not. See if you agree with th…
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Anna has been offered a place at a university in Paris. In this Podcast she tells Clive about her recent trip to Paris to visit the university and the city and Clive shares some of his experiences of working there in the past.Av Mix 92.6
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This time Clive and Anna talk about Robots and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with specific examples of manufacturing, healthcare and driverless cars. How clever are such technologies and how much do we or should we trust them? The one thing we both definitely agree is that we can’t stop such developments!…
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In this podcast Anna takes the lead in explaining to Clive about Dating Apps. Clive is sceptical about these and thinks the old fashioned ways of meeting people are still better. Plus once you have found someone online or offline how do you prepare for that first date?Av Mix 92.6
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It is often suggested that Gen Z young people who have grown up with Social Media are not particularly concerned about their Privacy but maybe they just don’t realise how much about themselves they are giving away on the various platforms? In this PodCast Clive discusses with Gen Z Anna what she understands about Privacy on the Internet and if some…
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In anticipation of Christmas, Clive and Anna discuss how celebrations of the Big Day have changed since Clive was young. They talk about singing carols in church, Christmas trees, opening presents, Christmas songs, TV programmes, food and drink and some of the different traditions from other countries.…
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Anna turned 18 earlier this year so she discusses with Clive some of the things that are different now she is officially an adult. They consider role models for 18 year olds and some of the things she can do and is looking forward to in future.Av Mix 92.6
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Clive and his daughter Sarah reveal how they won the 2020 BBC Children in Need competition with prizes including having an online chat with Dr Who herself - Jodie Whittaker - and got to visit the real Tardis in Cardiff. Oh and also got to meet a Dalek!Av Mix 92.6
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Clive talks to local music technology student and club DJ Hannah about the development of music technology from vinyl records through CDs to downloads and streaming. Plus the development of pop and rock music into rap and electronic dance music enjoyed by Gen Z young people like Hannah.Av Mix 92.6
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Young people born in this century - Generation Z - are understandably concerned about the implications of Climate Change. Following the recent publication of the latest IPCC report on Climate Change Clive talks to Gen Z Anna about the implications for her and her generation and what she thinks they and everyone else should be doing about them.…
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Anna recently visited Bristol Zoo which made her think about the morality of keeping animals in zoos. In this podcast Clive discusses with her the pros and cons of zoos and whether animals of all types have feelings and emotions. If so are we are treating them appropriately?Av Mix 92.6
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Clive and Hannah discuss the future of cars. From 2030 - less than 9 years away - you will no longer be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car. So electric cars will be dominant but will everyone want to own their own car in future or will they be mainly rented or perhaps shared with neighbours? And, will we trust the future "autonomous" self drivi…
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Do young people listen to radio or do they prefer PodCasts? That is the question Clive put to Anna who is perhaps unusual for her generation as she does listen to radio programmes but also to PodCasts.Av Mix 92.6
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Anna has started working at an Independent coffee shop in St Albans and so is learning everything about coffee. She talks to Clive about the environmental issues surrounding the production of coffee, Fair Trade, the history of coffee shops (which go back 400 years!) and the differences between Independent coffee shops and the big international chai…
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As in previous years Clive gets together with fellow Eurovision fan - and Millennial - Amy to discuss the entries for this year's Song Contest being held in Rotterdam on 22 May. Having both listened to all of this year's 39 entries they feel qualified to rate them into ones they like and don't plus which ones they think will do well this year. And …
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Clive and Honor discuss how clever dogs are with particular reference to Honor's dog Max as an example. Developers of Artificial Intelligence systems say that they have now reached a level equivalent to the intelligence of a two year old dog or perhaps a human toddler. But what does this actually mean? The discussion also takes in cats, gerbils and…
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Clive talks to guest Millennial Hannah about her ideas of what a holiday is and shares some of his own holiday experiences from his childhood onwards. They discuss holidaying in the UK, which is likely to be the most probable option for most families this year, so including the delights of the A303 to Cornwall and he also tries to convince Hannah o…
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Honor is a local PodCaster and radio broadcaster who started her career at Radio Verulam while still at school. She tells Clive about her about her Low Season Travel PodCasts and her Morning Cuppa podcasts about new music. Honor also talks about her John O’Groats to Lands End charity cycle ride last Summer which raised over £50,000 in memory of her…
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In this podcast Clive and Anna discuss how they use Digital Personal Assistants like Alexa, Google and Siri. Clive feels embarrassed talking to his phone but is that second nature to young people like Anna?Av Mix 92.6
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In this Generation Gap PodCast Clive and Anna consider some major changes in the way we communicate over the past couple of decades. Firstly Clive asks Anna if she ever writes letters such as to thank people for Christmas or birthday presents as he was encouraged to do when he was young.Av Mix 92.6
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Clive is joined by Anna who is a local student studying History at A level. The subject is taught in small pieces, about events and people but without embedding a good idea of overall time lines so students often get confused about what came before or after other things. And beyond the "recent" history of the past few millennia it is very difficult…
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Hannah is a second year student at a university in London. She recently moved from her long term home in the village of Kimpton to live in London. In this podcast she talks to Clive about the challenges of such a move and the pros and cons of living in a big city instead of a small village in Hertfordshire.…
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Chloe takes the lead in this discussion as she explains the realities of dating in the 21st Century. This certainly includes online dating which Clive has doubts about but he is also reassured that the old fashioned ways of meeting people still seem as valid today as in the past. Plus how do you prepare for that first date once you have met someone…
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Millennials like Chloe can realistically expect to live until near the end of this century. Positive predictions of the future envisage amazing developments in science and technology over that period including further medical advances such as being able to live for ever or downloading your memories to a computer. And maybe thousands of people will …
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Clive talks to professional singer and Radio Verulam presenter Natasha about how the past few months have affected her work as a live performer and how she and others in her position have been coping. They discuss how things depend on who you know and who you meet to give you that big break in the music business. Not a career for the faint-hearted!…
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Unfortunately there won't be a Meraki Festival this year so we have looked into our archives and found this programme where Clive and Sarah Glover talked about Meraki 2019 and interviewed some of the participants and visitors. We hope it will bring back memories if you were there and help you look forward to Meraki 2021!…
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Clive asks St Albans Generation Z student Anna about her attitude the Environment as her generation - people born in the 21st Century - have a reputation of being more environmentally aware than other generations. They talk about Climate Change and its effects on farming - and particularly animal farming - on the environment plus vegetarianism and …
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Anna is a Year 12 student going into Year 13 in September so her last year at school when she will be taking her all important A Levels. But she, like literally millions of school age children, has missed nearly four months of schooling due to Coronavirus. Clive asks her about her experience of online and home based schooling and whether she thinks…
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Millennial Chloe is passionate about the Arts and worried that we may loose many venues and practitioners of the Arts as a consequence of the Pandemic.Av Mix 92.6
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Hannah is a volunteer at Radio Verulam and a university student studying music technology and other aspects of the music business.Av Mix 92.6
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Clive and Chloe celebrate the re-opening of zoos this week. In particular the re-opening of our nearest and favourite zoo, Whipsnade.Av Mix 92.6
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In this Podcast Clive and Chloe consider what may happen to the world of work after the Covid-19 pandemic. Things will be different for sure. But how?Av Mix 92.6
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In this latest Generation Gap Lockdown Podcast Clive talks to his Millennial daughter Sarah about "testing" for Covid-19.Av Mix 92.6
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Although practically everything has been cancelled this year the cancellation of the 2020 EuroVision Song Contest (due to be broadcast this Saturday 16th May) was a particular shock and disappointment to its many millions of fans. Including Clive and Amy. So they decided to listen to all 41 songs entered for this year's Contest and discuss which th…
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Seven weeks into Lockdown and how are you coping? In this Podcast Clive and Chloe discuss their own experiences of Lockdown and that of friends and families.Av Mix 92.6
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In this Podcast Clive is joined by Faye in a discussion about how fashion has changed and been regarded over the past few decades.Av Mix 92.6
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Recorded on St George's Day, 23rd April 2020 - exactly five years since the first Generation Gap programme was broadcast - Clive and Klaudia talk about some of the subjects they have covered in over 150 programmesAv Mix 92.6
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In this first Lockdown Generation Gap podcast Clive discusses with guest Millennial Chloe the degree to which we have become a Surveillance Society and whether young people are as concerned about this as older generations are.Av Mix 92.6
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In this PodCast Clive discusses with Klaudia her personal journey from a young child arriving in the UK from Poland not speaking any English through schools and university - and of course radio - to becoming a British Citizen.Av Mix 92.6
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What do you know about sleep? How important is it to your physical and mental health? Clive discusses some aspects of sleep with his guest Millennial and self confessed early riser (so a "Lark") ChloeAv Mix 92.6
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Millennials have created the term #Adulting to describe those moments when young people suddenly realise they are acting like their parents - so like adults! This usually happens after they have officially become adults in legal terms on their 18th birthday.Av Mix 92.6
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In this PodCast Clive discusses with Guest Millennial Laura the Humble Toothbrush. They have been around for thousands of years in some form with the modern version being a simple and familiar plastic brush. But why is it that 23 million people in the UK now use electric toothbrushes?Av Mix 92.6
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Clive and Klaudia discuss the so called Mandela Effect where some people have different memories of events and people. It is so named because it was discovered many people seem to remember different things about Nelson Mandela with many believing he died in prison in the 1980s rather than him being released in 1990 and going on to become the Presid…
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Clive and Liv discuss famous predictions of the future including those by Nostradamus and journalist Simon Reeve. They are also fascinated by the story of someone who claimed to have travelled back in time from the 2030's to the early 2000's retrieve a computer code which was causing chaos in his own time.…
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In this PodCast Clive talks to Gabrielle who is a Journalism student from the University of Hertfordshire doing work experience at Radio Verulam.Av Mix 92.6
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