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Motley Matters

Motley Matters

Ben Oliphant-Thompson

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Hi I’m Ben, I make up one part of the “Motley Cru” team. We’re a family on an amazing adventure, bringing a vineyard and passion to life in our own slightly unorthodox style here in Devon, England. Coming from no experience, this has been a steep learning curve for us all but a hell of an adventure!That’s what this podcast is all about, life as an adventure. Join me as I talk to an array of people with fascinating stories, amusing tales and advice on how to succeed. We’ll also keep up to date with the ongoing projects on the vineyard, there’s always a funny story to tell, whether it be escaping sheep, cheeky goats, cocktail disasters or pigs on vineyard tours to name a few. I hope you enjoy listening to these conversations as much as I did recording them!
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Motley Matters - Ep.1. "A Motley Cru" Indeed
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04/22/20 • 56 min

In this episode, the boys introduce themselves and the podcast. We talk about how our life on an English Vineyard and farm came about, chasing dreams and the adventures of having our very first sheep. Other topics include the Instagram challenges doing the rounds at the moment, the dangers of a zoom pub quiz and getting back in shape for rugby with the feared deck of cards workout. To round things off we finish with the Motley Mishaps and highlights of the week. 

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Motley Matters - Ep.5. Welcome to Miami
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05/20/20 • 70 min

in this episode, the boys chat through this week's news from the Estate including an unexpected accident with the pigs, work in the vineyard and how they're feeling 1 week into pre-season training. They also discuss veganism, looking at, is the vegan diet healthier? Can you take a life humanely? etc...
Find out what the boys got up to on World Whisky Day and there's an in-depth look at how you can become a bartender and why you should definitely learn how to make cocktails as Ben recalls his trip to Miami on a 4-week bartending course. There's plenty of stories in this jam-packed episode as well as another lockdown quiz and of course the 'Motley mishap' and highlights of the week. Enjoy!

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Motley Matters - Ep.3. A new addition to the "Cru"
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05/05/20 • 77 min

A bumper episode this week! The boys chat about the birth of another ram lamb, "Hoagy", another infamous "Gundog Escape" and some of the incredible achievements coming out of the lockdown period. They also discuss a potential return to boxing for "Iron Mike" as well as taking a deeper dive into this week's Motley review... focusing on the story of Kenton Park Estate's cider and how to use what you have at your disposal to maximise profit. The lockdown quiz also makes a return this week and the boys answer your most burning questions! Enjoy...

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Motley Matters - Ep.2. The Golden Hour

Ep.2. The Golden Hour

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04/29/20 • 60 min

In this episode, the boys discuss Trump's moment of madness, what were we supposed to do for Earth Day? Who'd be better on Love Island? The return of celebrity SAS who dares wins as well as having a go at putting together their ultimate rugby XV. They also dive into this week's topic focus on how to handle pigs as beginners, sharing their experiences as novice's with funny stories along the way. They also answer your questions and round-up with the "Motley Mishap" and Highlights of the week. 

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Motley Matters - Ep.6. 105 Miles and 1 sore arse
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05/26/20 • 79 min

The boys are back with another jam-packed episode! It's been a busy week with Ben hosting his first online cocktail making class as well as running a half marathon in aid of the NHS. After watching the I-land on Netflix, they talk about whether prisoners on death row deserve a second chance at life and whether a simulation to create that would be socially acceptable in today's society. Also in discussion is what the boys would do if they were stranded on a desert island and they take a closer look at one of Ben's toughest endurance challenges to date, a 105-mile slog from coast to coast across the Scottish highlands and he shares his memories and tips. They also answer some brilliant questions from the public like what the expectations are of running a vineyard vs reality, another great round of the lockdown quiz, the motley mishap and highlights of the week and so much more... enjoy!

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Motley Matters - Ep.4. Candice the Camper
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05/13/20 • 81 min

In this episode, the boys chat about some of the more crazy news stories from the week, the state of their haircuts with no barbers opening until July, why in this day in age we can't seem to get a decent photo of a supposed UFO sighting? As well as looking at some of the more bizarre events you'll be missing due to the lockdown extension. They also take a trip down memory lane, recounting some of the best stories and adventures from their time travelling the likes of France, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. The Lockdown quiz is back again with the scores being tied at 1-1 and they round it out with a particularly 'piggy' motley mishap of the week. 

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Motley Matters - Ep.9. "Snowflakes"

Ep.9. "Snowflakes"

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06/16/20 • 59 min

In this rollercoaster of an episode the boys discuss a busy week in the vineyard, shops re-opening and whether or not easing lockdown is the right thing to do. They also take a deeper look into the race riots that have been happening recently and debate whether it's a shame that the use of blackface in today's T.V is so offensive, is it all part of the so called "snowflake"generation where nothing can be taken with a pinch of salt? They debate the pressures of choosing a 'Social bubble' and on a completely different note, they also discuss where they would go if they could time travel and whether or not they'd want to see their future.  Ben talk's about his upcoming triathlon in support of the Black Lives Matter campaign, Josh is back as quiz master in this week's lockdown quiz and the boys round off the podcast with the 'Motley Mishap and highlights of the week'. Enjoy!

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Motley Matters - Ep.10. "Fries in your Milkshake"
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06/25/20 • 62 min

In this episode the boys chat about how Ben's feeling after completing his olympic triathlon in aid of the Black Lives Matter campaign. They talk about which NFL players would make it in rugby after a claim from one NFL player that he could "dominate rugby". We pick out 3 positive news stories to come out of the lockdown saga. 
In this weeks Motley Review we attempt to settle some household arguments, pineapple on pizza, fries in your milkshake, should chocolate be kept in the fridge or the cupboard, milk or cereal first and many more, it was a lot of fun recording this one! 
Ben's back as quizmaster for this week's lockdown quiz and the boys round out the podcast with this week's Motley Mishap and Highlight. Enjoy!

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Motley Matters - Season 2 Trailer...

Season 2 Trailer...

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02/24/21 • 1 min

We’re back for a new season, this time with me (Ben) as the sole host. In this season we’re going to be focusing on talking to people with fascinating stories, people that inspire me and will definitely leave you with something to take away. There’s going to be plenty of funny stories, life lessons and much more. We’re also going to keep up to date with the antics of my team and family the Motley Cru here on the vineyard as we attempt to bring a dream to life.

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In this episode Ben chats to Rob Kalisiak, founder of Wolds Wine Estate in the first live interview of the podcast. Rob has recently finished planting the vineyard culminating a fantastic story. After being made redundant, Rob and his wife Louise decided to go travelling, doing a lot of volunteering in South East Asia, landscaping for schools and re-forestation. It's here that their passion for the outdoors and a career using their own 2 hands to build something really started to blossom and so upon returning to the U.K when a nearby piece of land came up for sale, the opportunity was too good to miss. And so the came the conception of Wolds Wine Estate. It's been a whirlwind of a first few months, starting up a new business with twins on the way and all in the thick of the Covid-19 pandemic. We hear the challenges they've faced in the first few months, with late spring frosts and ant infestations alike as well as looking forward to the future of the Estate. This is a fantastic story and shows how perseverance through tough times can pay off in the most extraordinary ways... Enjoy!

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The episode title 'Ep.1. "A Motley Cru" Indeed' is the most popular.

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