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Talking with the Hippies

Talking with the Hippies

Written by: Tom Widdicombe
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Hi, my name is Tom Widdicombe and this is my podcast about hippies and anything and everything to do with the Hippy era. I'm hoping to put together a collection of interviews with a few of us that were there, or as some people say, were not there, at the time. If you would like to chat about pretty much anything to do with this subject, please do get in touch at talkingwiththehippies@gmail.com.Tom Widdicombe World
Episodes
  • Direct Action - 27 Days in a Tunnel
    Oct 12 2025

    This is Episode 2 of my chat with Doctor Larch Maxey. In the first episode we talked about Larch's prison experiences. In this episode we look more closely at the philosophy of Direct Action, and also look into the actual reality of living for 27 days in a tunnel.

    We recorded this episode Live, at the wonderful 'Buckfastleigh mic' on September 27th - apologies for the delay in putting it out there.

    It was a joy talking with Larch, and thank you to the lovely audience who helped make this such an enjoyable evening.

    Please share with anyone that you think may enjoy the podcast. Also, to be certain not to miss an episode please do remember to Follow .

    Thanks to you all for your support and never forget that the true joy in this life comes from the love within.

    Love and Peace

    Tom

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    49 mins
  • So tell me about being in gaol
    Aug 19 2025

    In this episode I talk to Doctor Larch Maxey.

    I met Larch just after he had been released from gaol. He was sentenced to three years for taking part in a Just Stop Oil protest.

    We had great chat. It went on a long time, and even then there was clearly more that needed to be said. Part two is scheduled to be recorded 'Live' at Buckfastleigh MIC on September 27th. You are of course very welcome to come along to meet Larch and to join in the discussion.

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Whole Earth, Brown Rice and More.
    Jun 17 2025

    Fifty or so years ago, on the London whole food scene, I heard the name Greg Sams. Two weeks ago up he pops on my FB page. And then he agrees to chat with me for Talking with the Hippies.

    What a lovely bloke, and what a great chat. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

    To read Greg's essay, 'Could Flower Power Have Saved the World', and to check out his books, go to https://www.gregorysams.com/greg-MAPS.pdf


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    51 mins
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