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Joe Lycett explores the nation's weird and wonderful obsessions by getting to know a selection of famous and not so famous guests. Hear Katherine Ryan share her love of the Kardashians, Greg James introduce Joe to the world of cricket and Janice Connolly share her collection of decluttering books. Can Lloyd Griffith inspire you with his adoration of fire engines? Or will June Sarpong get you into Hula-Hooping? 

When a travel writer is stuck on home soil in the middle of a pandemic he meets Kris Rodgers, one of Britain's eminent metal detectorists. Dipping a toe in the hobby, Nigel quickly finds himself swept up in the world beneath the surface. Above the ground are a cast of fascinating and passionate...

Chef and restaurateur Ben Shewry knows obsession well. Whether it's crispy-edged lasagne, saltwater crocodile ribs or the perfect potato, obsession is what motivates him and what makes him tick. It's also what has propelled his Melbourne restaurant Attica into the league of the most innovative, acclaimed dining experiences in the world, and one of the most vital in Australian history. 

The incredible—and improbable—story of how an English eccentric saved Japan’s beloved cherry blossoms from extinction. Collingwood Ingram—known as “Cherry” for his defining passion—was born in 1880 and lived until he was a hundred, witnessing a fraught century of conflict and...

Fifty vignettes of remarkable people whose lives have been transformed by their obsessive passion for trees—written by the New York Times bestselling author of The Drunken Botanist “I love everything Amy Stewart has ever created, but this book is my favorite yet. I’m giving this book to...

When award-winning journalist Dave Jamieson's parents sold his childhood home a few years ago, he rediscovered a prized boyhood possession: his baseball card collection. Now was the time to cash in on the investments of his youth. But all the card shops had closed, and cards were selling for next to nothing online. What had happened?

A young man is murdered for his prized pet fish. An Asian tycoon buys a single specimen for $150,000. Meanwhile, a pet detective chases smugglers through the streets of New York. Delving into an outlandish realm of obsession, paranoia, and criminality, The Dragon Behind the Glass tells the story of a fish like none other: a powerful predator dating to the age of the dinosaurs.

To whom does the past belong? Is the archeologist who discovers a lost tomb a sort of hero -- or a villain? If someone steals a relic from a museum and returns it to the ruin it came from, is she a thief? Written in his trademark lyrical style, Craig Childs's riveting new book is a ghost story...

50 Things to Know About Comic Books by Kevin offers an approach to beginning a new obsession with superheroes and comic books. Most books on comics tell you to “pick a side” between DC and Marvel. Although there’s nothing wrong with that, in these chapters you’ll discover how much more there is to offer. By the time you finish this book, you will know how much there is to read and see in the comic book universe.

When Daniel Duane became a father, this San Francisco surfer and climber found himself trapped at home with no clue how to contribute. Inept at so many domestic tasks, and less than eager to change diapers, he took on dinner duty. Duane had a few tricks: pasta, stir-fry...well, actually, those were his only two tricks. But he had a biographical anomaly: Chef Alice Waters had been his preschool teacher. So he cracked one of her Chez Panisse cookbooks and cooked his way through it.

From Sloppers AI and influencer Vivian Delicious comes a mouth watering content hole on the subject of those chewy, colorful, playful rascals: gummies. Gummies are supplements, vitamins, weed delivery systems, and childhood memories all at once. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Sloppers AI and influencer Vivian Delicious comes a deep dive into the supplement that became a cultural flex. A white powder, a promise of strength, a shortcut to optimization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Sloppers AI and influencer Vivian Delicious comes an immersive dive into the chilly swirl of frozen yogurt: not quite ice cream, not quite health food, but somehow both. A flavor, a culture, a lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Sloppers AI and food influencer Vivian Delicious, it's Taco Tuesday every day. Folded, rolled, layered — a portable architecture of flavor. Tacos are endlessly adaptable and deeply contested, both street food and haute cuisine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Sloppers AI and influencer Vivian Delicious comes a look at Mocktails. A glass without alcohol, but full of performance. Mocktails are crafted aesthetics, rituals of restraint, and Instagram-ready content in liquid form. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Sloppers AI and influencer Vivian Delicious it's time to sink your human teeth into the glazed, powdered, artisanal, or boxed by the dozen confection. Donuts aren’t just breakfast — they’re nostalgia, sugar, and cultural shorthand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of how British hedgerows contribute to our national identity and our wildlife. Over the centuries we have proved ourselves to be a nation of hedge growers, marking boundaries or trimming them into fantastical creations. From formal garden features to emphatically rustic barriers, Hugh explores our hedges in all their diversity. Hedge Britannia offers a witty insight into the history of hedges and the way they relate to our culture as well as our landscape.

The epitome of floral beauty, orchids have long fostered works of art, tales of adventure, and scientific discovery. Tenacious plant hunters have traversed continents to collect rare specimens; naturalists and shoguns have marveled at orchids' seductive architecture; royalty and the smart set have adorned themselves with their allure. In Orchid Muse, historian and home grower Erica Hannickel gathers these bold tales of the orchid-smitten throughout history, while providing tips on cultivating the extraordinary flowers she features.

True hard-core collectors have no boundaries; they will buy three of everything and must have all the staple items of their fandom on their shelves. Experience the world of VHS-obsessed enthusiasts who celebrate their own unique culture and live and breathe all things VHS. The format that never dies is back and here to stay! Celebrate all things cult cinema and delve deep into the minds of avid collectors who will stop at nothing to collect every beloved movie of their youth on VHS!