Kidney stones can be tiny—but the pain is unforgettable. In this special Gnome Vault throwback, we revisit one of our earliest episodes to break down everything you need to know about kidney stones, including:

• Common kidney stone symptoms
• What causes them to form
• How to manage the pain
• When to seek medical help
• Tips for prevention and hydration

Whether you're dealing with your first kidney stone or just want to understand what those sharp pains might mean, this episode offers clear, helpful advice—with a touch of gnome wisdom.

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P&O Iona family cruise ! Travel with kids... not your usual UK Travel Podcast

& Isle of Wight Festival at 40

Recent travel adventures, reflecting on the joys and challenges of holidays as 40-something dads while trading dad jokes and first-look experiences.

• Walliams reviews a "bread and butter modern ale" from Vocation Brewery, giving it a 7 out of something
• Mr Hodgkiss recounts his first festival experience as a 40+ year old at Isle of Wight Festival, attending with a group of friends for a stag do
• The festival was geared toward their age group with bands like Sting, Justin Timberlake, and Busted
• Mr Hodgkiss discusses the unexpected creativity of making a poncho out of a bin bag when caught in the rain
• Tips for dads include proper etiquette during aborted plane landings and resisting the urge to comfort strangers
• Updates on Logan's unique animal vocabulary including "yellow up-ups" for giraffes
• Walliams shares his family's first cruise experience aboard P&O Iona to Norwegian fjords
• The cruise included visiting beautiful Norwegian towns and enjoying onboard entertainment with their toddler
• An ice cream afternoon tea featuring multiple desserts per person demonstrated the indulgent nature of cruise dining

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In this episode of First Look Gnomes, we explore the stunning transformation of Battersea Power Station in London and break down the biggest announcements from Google I/O 2025 — including AI, Android 15, and Gemini updates.

• Battersea Power Station redevelopment
• Google I/O 2025 announcements
• AI features from Google
• Things to do near Battersea

Google I/O 2025, Battersea Power Station, London architecture, tech news, AI, Android 15

We explore Battersea Power Station's impressive transformation into a high-end shopping destination with historical features preserved and Google's revolutionary technological advancements at their I/O 2025 keynote.

• Battersea Power Station has been revamped into a luxury shopping mall while preserving original architectural elements
• The Power Station includes over 150 shops, bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues
• One of the chimneys houses a glass viewing deck offering panoramic views of London
• Google Beam creates 3D video calls with multiple camera angles for more immersive conversations
• Google's AI filmmaking tool can generate professional-quality videos from simple prompts and images
• Gemini 2.5 Pro with Deep Think offers enhanced reasoning capabilities for more accurate responses
• Google's smart glasses can provide real-time translation during conversations
• Our podcast mysteriously ranks #2 for "tropical fruits" searches on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

This episode's Pints and First Bites ; https://brewyork.co.uk/product/juice-forsyth/

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