This Foul Earth https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com An oral history of Wales, as recorded by the Welsh Life Institute. Sun, 19 Dec 2021 06:37:00 +0000 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright John Tucker 2021 All rights reserved. Comedy 1440 episodic John Tucker John Tucker No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4846697/tfw.jpg This Foul Earth https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com 144 144 O Rest Beside The Weary Road (Christmas Special) O Rest Beside The Weary Road (Christmas Special) https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/o-rest-beside-the-weary-road-christmas-special/ https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/o-rest-beside-the-weary-road-christmas-special/#comments Sun, 19 Dec 2021 06:37:00 +0000 thisfoulearth.podbean.com/07cd7902-6745-3acc-a5fa-fe92528b0100 December 25th, 2018 - Prior to the extended commission received by the Welsh Life Institute in 2019, a small number of test interviews were conducted in South Wales in the winter of 2018. On Christmas night of that year, Rhys Morris (65, Wenvoe) was interviewed about his role in a centuries-old local tradition. 

Introduction by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker.

]]> December 25th, 2018 - Prior to the extended commission received by the Welsh Life Institute in 2019, a small number of test interviews were conducted in South Wales in the winter of 2018. On Christmas night of that year, Rhys Morris (65, Wenvoe) was interviewed about his role in a centuries-old local tradition. 

Introduction by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker.

]]> John Tucker false No 1319 full 2.6 - The Past 2.6 - The Past https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/26-the-past/ https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/26-the-past/#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100 thisfoulearth.podbean.com/d32983b3-57aa-3c2a-ab81-2f6868d0ce52 The interview subjects were encouraged to speak freely about their life experiences, so that the country's contemporary voice could be preserved for future generations. However, at the end of each interview, the hundreds of contributors were all asked a series of standard questions. Whereas last series' questionnaire responses focused on the future, in this episode we focus on the past, as we hear from a selection of participants about their biggest regret.

This episode concludes series two of This Foul Earth. Thank you for listening.

Title introduction by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker.

]]> The interview subjects were encouraged to speak freely about their life experiences, so that the country's contemporary voice could be preserved for future generations. However, at the end of each interview, the hundreds of contributors were all asked a series of standard questions. Whereas last series' questionnaire responses focused on the future, in this episode we focus on the past, as we hear from a selection of participants about their biggest regret.

This episode concludes series two of This Foul Earth. Thank you for listening.

Title introduction by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker.

]]> John Tucker true No 859 2 6 full 2.5 - The Frozen Woman 2.5 - The Frozen Woman https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/25-the-frozen-woman/ https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/25-the-frozen-woman/#comments Sun, 11 Jul 2021 06:40:00 +0100 thisfoulearth.podbean.com/d047bfe8-b663-37e5-97f1-c6e7ff60a93d August 23rd, 2019 - Natalie, a university lecturer and museum worker currently living in Newport, speaks about her arrival in Wales.

Title announcement by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker.

The Welsh Life Institute would like to thank Samantha Alice Jones for her work on this recording.

]]> August 23rd, 2019 - Natalie, a university lecturer and museum worker currently living in Newport, speaks about her arrival in Wales.

Title announcement by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker.

The Welsh Life Institute would like to thank Samantha Alice Jones for her work on this recording.

]]> John Tucker true No 932 2 5 full 2.4 - The Wonder Horse 2.4 - The Wonder Horse https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/24-the-wonder-horse/ https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/24-the-wonder-horse/#comments Sun, 04 Jul 2021 06:29:00 +0100 thisfoulearth.podbean.com/8ece2bcf-5e1e-3eba-ae80-fee91e80985f June 1st, 2019 - Peter Powell (39, Tonyrefail), a fourth generation horse trainer, speaks about his visionary mother's new approach to showjumping, and the tragic downfall of horse sports in Wales in the mid-90s.

Title announcement by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker.

]]> June 1st, 2019 - Peter Powell (39, Tonyrefail), a fourth generation horse trainer, speaks about his visionary mother's new approach to showjumping, and the tragic downfall of horse sports in Wales in the mid-90s.

Title announcement by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker.

]]> John Tucker false No 889 2 4 full 2.3 - The Contest 2.3 - The Contest https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/23-the-contest/ https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/23-the-contest/#comments Sun, 27 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100 thisfoulearth.podbean.com/2034424f-4ace-30bf-9d64-b0c0602b78b6 September 2nd, 2019 - The Welsh Life Institute interviews warehouse supervisor and gymnasium proprietor Colin Jones (53, Pentyrch). A former fixer in South Wales' illegal rave scene, Jones tells the story of his once-in-a-lifetime epiphany, and how his life has changed as a result.

Title announcement by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker.

]]> September 2nd, 2019 - The Welsh Life Institute interviews warehouse supervisor and gymnasium proprietor Colin Jones (53, Pentyrch). A former fixer in South Wales' illegal rave scene, Jones tells the story of his once-in-a-lifetime epiphany, and how his life has changed as a result.

Title announcement by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker.

]]> thisfoulearth true No 840 2 3 full 2.2 - The Electrician 2.2 - The Electrician https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/22-the-electrician/ https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/22-the-electrician/#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2021 05:20:00 +0100 thisfoulearth.podbean.com/0b127788-f1bc-35c8-bd89-39541fe7baf3 May 1st, 2019 - Independent electrician Lloyd Barton (36, Prestatyn) recalls his most memorable callout; a plug installation at a shipping container on a hillside in North Wales.

Title announcement by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker.

]]> May 1st, 2019 - Independent electrician Lloyd Barton (36, Prestatyn) recalls his most memorable callout; a plug installation at a shipping container on a hillside in North Wales.

Title announcement by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker.

]]> thisfoulearth true No 793 2 2 full 2.1 - The Forecourt 2.1 - The Forecourt https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/21-the-forecourt/ https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/21-the-forecourt/#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2021 02:40:04 +0100 thisfoulearth.podbean.com/f1312474-2af2-36ce-8a5b-2110beffe781 June 6th, 2019 - Veteran car dealer Stewart Cleary (54, Abergavenny) details the little-known challenges of operating a used car business.

Title introduction by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker.

]]> June 6th, 2019 - Veteran car dealer Stewart Cleary (54, Abergavenny) details the little-known challenges of operating a used car business.

Title introduction by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker.

]]> thisfoulearth false No 1158 2 1 full 1.6 - The Future 1.6 - The Future https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/16-the-future/ https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/16-the-future/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2021 07:14:01 +0000 thisfoulearth.podbean.com/d33ddd68-fe17-37a7-a462-053c09a4b9e7 Over the course of the project, the interview subjects were given free reign to speak about whatever they wished. However, all subjects were asked - at the end of their interviews - the same question; what are your hopes, fears, or ideas for the future of Wales?

This episode is the last in the current series, This Foul Earth will return later this year. Thank you for listening.

Title introduction by Cliff Cumber. Music written/performed by John Tucker. 

]]> Over the course of the project, the interview subjects were given free reign to speak about whatever they wished. However, all subjects were asked - at the end of their interviews - the same question; what are your hopes, fears, or ideas for the future of Wales?

This episode is the last in the current series, This Foul Earth will return later this year. Thank you for listening.

Title introduction by Cliff Cumber. Music written/performed by John Tucker. 

]]> thisfoulearth true No 590 1 6 full 1.5 - The Dead Man 1.5 - The Dead Man https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/15-the-dead-man/ https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/15-the-dead-man/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2021 04:37:10 +0000 thisfoulearth.podbean.com/0f7f5a38-1856-3e7d-8375-5842aa734a8b July 3rd, 2019 - Gravedigger Owen Morgan (58, Hendy) gives a brief history of grave digging in west Wales, and recounts the unusual case of Bryn Johnston.

 

Title introduction by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker.

]]> July 3rd, 2019 - Gravedigger Owen Morgan (58, Hendy) gives a brief history of grave digging in west Wales, and recounts the unusual case of Bryn Johnston.

 

Title introduction by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker.

]]> thisfoulearth false No 616 1 5 full 1.4 - The Liar 1.4 - The Liar https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/14-the-liar/ https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/14-the-liar/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:07:13 +0000 thisfoulearth.podbean.com/9491d7ac-e972-3d88-a73d-e48f5239030b August 15th, 2019 - Pub regular “Trevor” (location withheld at subject request) shares the story of how he came by his peculiar career. 

Title introduction by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker. 

]]> August 15th, 2019 - Pub regular “Trevor” (location withheld at subject request) shares the story of how he came by his peculiar career. 

Title introduction by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker. 

]]> thisfoulearth false No 858 1 4 full 1.3 - The Forgotten Town 1.3 - The Forgotten Town https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/13-the-forgotten-town/ https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/13-the-forgotten-town/#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2021 06:45:57 +0000 thisfoulearth.podbean.com/15abb474-31cd-3129-9af4-db17288b68b7 June 24th, 2019 - Unemployed former mail sorter Jim Morton (50, location withheld by request) shows the Welsh Life Institute around his formerly vibrant town, which was gutted in 1995 due to a well-meaning but ill-fated rejuvenation effort.

Title introduction by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker.

]]> June 24th, 2019 - Unemployed former mail sorter Jim Morton (50, location withheld by request) shows the Welsh Life Institute around his formerly vibrant town, which was gutted in 1995 due to a well-meaning but ill-fated rejuvenation effort.

Title introduction by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker.

]]> thisfoulearth true No 652 1 3 full 1.2 - The Great Beyond 1.2 - The Great Beyond https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/12-the-great-beyond-1612690578/ https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/12-the-great-beyond-1612690578/#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2021 09:36:18 +0000 thisfoulearth.podbean.com/8208cd78-67d2-3849-9d5a-f9ae6a7c21d2 September 5th, 2019 - Account manager Rhys Valence (29, Cwmbran) recounts his near death experience on the roads of Manchester. 

Title introduction by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker.

]]> September 5th, 2019 - Account manager Rhys Valence (29, Cwmbran) recounts his near death experience on the roads of Manchester. 

Title introduction by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker.

]]> thisfoulearth false No 604 1 2 full 1.1 - The Newspaper 1.1 - The Newspaper https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/11-the-newspaper/ https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/11-the-newspaper/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:18:01 +0000 thisfoulearth.podbean.com/ba9c8ba6-38c6-32f7-b685-94d589347636 August 18th, 2019 - Retired bin loader Clive Collins (78, Llanelli) tells the story of his time as one of Wales' most popular entertainers, and the newspaper that changed his life.

Title introduction by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker. 

]]> August 18th, 2019 - Retired bin loader Clive Collins (78, Llanelli) tells the story of his time as one of Wales' most popular entertainers, and the newspaper that changed his life.

Title introduction by Cliff Cumber. Music written and performed by John Tucker. 

]]> thisfoulearth false No 862 1 1 full 1.0 - Introduction 1.0 - Introduction https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/10-introduction/ https://thisfoulearth.podbean.com/e/10-introduction/#comments Sun, 17 Jan 2021 22:13:08 +0000 thisfoulearth.podbean.com/1be5132a-45b3-3924-9ec5-84289ea0d355 In the summer of 2019, the Welsh Life Institute went out into Wales and interviewed hundreds of the nation's residents about their lives, in an attempt to capture the country's contemporary voice and preserve it for future generations. After the project was scrapped in 2020, the interviews were interred in the National Archives, however a Freedom Of Information request led to the recovery of two hours of audio.

This Foul Earth begins February 1st.

Title introduction by Cliff Cumber.

]]> In the summer of 2019, the Welsh Life Institute went out into Wales and interviewed hundreds of the nation's residents about their lives, in an attempt to capture the country's contemporary voice and preserve it for future generations. After the project was scrapped in 2020, the interviews were interred in the National Archives, however a Freedom Of Information request led to the recovery of two hours of audio.

This Foul Earth begins February 1st.

Title introduction by Cliff Cumber.

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