Life's too short to a be a Pat, Shula or Adam. Let’s not take anything, least of all BBC "The Archers" , too seriously. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Matthew Weir Podcasts
Hosted by Jeff Umbro and Kyle Craner, this project began as a way for the two of them to get over their own fears of writing, and slowly morphed into an inspiring multi-year project to tell the stories others find difficult. Each episode brings a well-known creative into the studio to discuss his or her career, their newest projects, and one story they’ve always struggled to tell. Guests include Andy Weir, Lev Grossman, Stephanie Danler, The McElroys, Claire Messud, Mark Manson & Tim Urban, ...
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Listen in as a host of well-known guests open up and share their experiences of grief and death in a therapeutic conversation with Marie Curie bereavement expert, Jason Davidson. On the Marie Curie Couch is a monthly podcast that aims to open up conversations about death, break down the taboo and encourage people to share their end of life plans. This podcast is made by Marie Curie – the UK’s leading end of life charity. For more information about the vital work we do, head to mariecurie.org ...
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Matthew rose to fame as the winner of the BBC’s Survivor UK in 2023. Since then, he’s built a loyal following on TikTok, garnering more than 4.3 million likes. Based in the Lake District, Matthew enjoys watersports, football and running. He’s also passionate about raising awareness around mental health and homelessness. In this conversation, Matthe…
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A big thank you and welcome to new members : Holly, Jean and Ian and a huge shoutout to Amanda 'Ketchup' Kitely for upgrading. Slighter later than usual, bit of disruption over at the Portugal branch of TCS, massive Tony style apologies for that. Produced by Matthew Weir Become a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free episodes…
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A big thank you and welcome to new Patrons : Alison, Karen and Jo. A wider thank you to all of you for supporting the pod, it means a lot. Did you survive WW3? (Warburton Week) We did, just. First over the top: Illuminateeth : Who are the shadowy elite behind Amber's smile. Dogwalk Like an Egyptian : We're team Cleo all the way. Wally Get Your Bun …
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Hello you lovely bunch. Normal service has resumed and the Cider Shed is back. A massive thanks and warmest of welcomes to our eleven new Patrons : Sophie, Stella, Sharon, Shirley, Debra, Robert, Bronnie, Jonathan, Mark, Tilly and Teona. Join us this week as we apply the best pest repellent Ambridge has to offer, we proudly don our Home Farm merch …
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Our 4th Holiday Special is here. All the way back to November 2006 and Ruth's on her way to Oxford to meet Sam, David's cooking up a wild Italian storm in the kitchen and Adam is being funny, apparently. You can hear this and all our other midweek/holiday specials in full by becoming a Patreon member here for as little as £3 a month : https://www.p…
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Hello you lot! It's time to see what we made of midsummer 2014. You can hear this and all our specials in full by signing up here for as little as £3 a month : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed Sure, Roy and Elizabeth have still got their Greenbury Fields wristbands on, but have they showered the fetid festival filth off completely? David does h…
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Milo is a comedian, actor and presenter. He is best known to millions across social media for his character Troy Hawke, where he interacts with and greets high street shoppers and members of the public. A stand up comic with over 10 years’ experience, Milo has appeared on many TV shows including the BBC’s Live at the Apollo. You can watch a subtitl…
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Hello fair folk of The Cider Shed listenership. Our second review of June 1986 is here. You too could come back to 1986 with us by clicking here : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed The Howards have gone (cries) but it hasn't dampened Brian's ire towards folk staying on his land. We open the file on Elizabeth investigating Nelson's recent visitor…
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A little taster of our first holiday special for you. You can listen in full by signing up at https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed It's late May 1986, Jethro, David, Neil and Phil are getting the hay in at Brookfield. Brian and Jenny have converted The Rookeries into holiday cottages although their first family may be arriving a LITTLE early. Peggy…
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Hello all. We'll be taking a two week break after this week's episode but don't worry, there will be four time-travel holiday specials going out on both the Wednesdays and Saturdays that we're off. If you fancy trips back to 1986 and beyond, you can sign up here : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed Thanks and welcome to new members Amanda and Cum…
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Welcome one, welcome all. Your teeth look FANTASTIC! Huge thanks and welcome to new members : Matt, Sue, Joshua and a returning Nollaig. Wider thanks to all of you for supporting the podcast. Tugging at our heartstrings this week : Field of Schemes : Ruth and Stella combine against the grain. Dental as Anything : Is Amber planning a Turkish delight…
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A massive thank you and welcome to Clare and Dan for becoming Patreon members this week and further thanks to all of those who support the podcast. Join Keri and Matthew this week as we track down an ensemble from the Borsetshire underground, we give Akram his plumbing flowers and we have a second look at Rosseran-in-The Vale. On our best man to-do…
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Michael is a comedian, actor, writer and TV presenter. Best known as a member of the legendary comedy troupe Monty Python, Michael has made numerous travel documentaries and is a prolific author. In 2013, he was awarded the BAFTA Fellowship and received a Knighthood in 2019. You can watch a subtitled version of the conversation on YouTube. On the M…
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A big thank you and welcome to new Cider Shed Patreon members : Bronwyn, Angie, Liz and EJ. Join us this week as we take a sauna-fied tour of Borsetshire's finest villages. On our cocktail menu: Pryor Commitment : Mum's the word. Just not for our Stella. Scratch That : Markie's got the key. He's got the secret. Bully Beef : Amber doesn't want to go…
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A big thank you and welcome to new Patreon members: Lakey Bill and Rachael Stevens and further lovin' shoutouts to Kath and Rachel for their gorgeous upgrades. We plan something 'traditional' in the Ambridge summer calendar, we check out neighbouring village Mitton Rise and Brian has an alternative to 'Vertical Farming'. Well, it was a Warburton we…
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While Keri and Matthew may be disappointed at the break up of Dross (again), they didn't let that stop them plugging in and turning themselves up to eleven this week. A huge thank you and welcome to new Patrons: David, Imogen, Julie and a mystery supporter, Massive props to John for his upgrade too. As always, a wider thank you to ALL of you who ma…
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A huge thank you and welcome to new TCS Patreon members ; Clare, Dan, Christine and Sally. We weren't all that taken with the first half of the week in Ambridge but oh my, how that changed! See if you can spot the moment we completely turned our tractors around. We also got to hear Clarrie going gritty in the canteen, Netherbourne and Waterley Cros…
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The latest Cider Shed is here to boom and shake your room. A big thank you and welcome to new Patreon members Margaret and Anne and their generous gifters. Dating in prison, an all-new festival for Ambridge and Underwood's Local targets its audience. On our comback setlist: Back at The Crease : A returning Harrison puts the 'L' in Franchester. No S…
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Tom is a British rower who competes with the GB Rowing Team. Since joining the team in 2021, he has won Gold in the men’s eight at two World Championships and at three European Championships, before claiming Gold with his teammates at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the men’s eight. You can watch a subtitled version of the conversation on YouTube. …
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A big thank you and welcome to new Patreon members : Kat, Holly and Lou. Much respect. Join Keri and Matthew on the pod this week as David swears badgery revenge, we discover a hidden corner of Albania and we get the latest feedback regarding the village shop. Now, on our agenda today: Tirana Sore-Arse : Albania is becoming a pain in Kate's backsid…
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Hi everyone. Come join Keri and Matthew as we open our farm gates wide open for you this weekend. A warm welcome and big cider hugs to our new Patreon members : Ros, Chloe, Siobhan and Nicola. Further TCS props/love to Paul Newman for his membership upgrade. The order of service is as follows: You Give Me Phoeber : The return of Matthew's favourite…
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A big cidery welcome to new Patrons : Kathryn, Alison, Colin and Kath. Join Keri and Matthew this week as they discuss where you can go to get away from it all for 7-9 minutes when Ambridge life gets too much. David has a spoken word event coming up and Susan's got a book in her, apparently. We've got a decent selection of absolute bangers for you:…
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Hello all! A huge thank you and welcome to new Cider Shed Patreon members : Paul, Maria, Rohan and Alison. We can see you're all done with The Archers this week and seem to have dropped your napkin. Do you need a lift home to normality? Join Keri and Matthew this week as we check out the latest liquifying options at the EV charging station, we laun…
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Comedian and content creator Victoria Emes sits down with bereavement expert Jason Davidson. In this conversation, Victoria and Jason talk about the death of her dad, visual artist Ian Emes, grieving during motherhood, ‘fusty’ funeral homes, and figuring out 'sadmin'. You can also watch a subtitled version of the conversation on YouTube. On the Mar…
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Ask for Angela : https://askforangela.co.uk/ Refuge : https://refuge.org.uk/ Women's Aid : https://www.womensaid.org.uk/ NCDV : https://www.ncdv.org.uk/ From The BBC : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3wwkk6e5vo We'll sidestep the levity in the description this week. Peace and love. Produced by Matthew Weir Become a beautiful patron of The Cider…
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Join Keri and Matthew this week as they hear from Borsetshire's most trustworthy investment capital firm, tour Felpersham's renewed luxury cat home and then make you uncannily fancy a radish. Huge cidery hugs and thanks to new Patreon members : Michael, Tamsin, Carol, Joker TV, Lee and Rachel. To our listeners, we leave the following: Will and Test…
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Welcome one, welcome all. Keri and Matthew are here with the latest Cider Shed episode. A big thank you and welcome to our six new Patreon members: Alison, Claire, Gill, Lee, Phillipa and Zizi. And of course, a broader thank you to all of you supporting the pod via Patreon. It means so much and helps enormously. In the slide projector this week : S…
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Psssst! Keri and Matthew have snuck you an access-all-areas pass for The Cider Shed this week, just don't forget the fluffy handcuffs, ok? A big thank you and welcome to new patrons : John, Diana, Emily, Stuart and (checks notes) Grundy's Gusset. Join us this week as we hack into the public address system of Felpersham Shopping Centre to expose the…
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Former cricketer and cricket commentator David Gower OBE sits down with bereavement expert Jason Davidson. In this conversation, David discusses the death of his parents, Richard and Sylvia, the joy of giving someone a fitting farewell at their funeral, and the importance of a private legacy over a public one. You can also watch a subtitled version…
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A big thank you and welcome to new Patreon members: Beata, Nikki, Amy, Tim, Kate, Ruth, Naomi and Libby. And a broader thanks to all of you for your support. Join Keri and Matthew this week as they book Saskia in for a consultancy session, go wild at 'Laser Thing' and watch a fully recovered Edgley Morris in all their jingley glory. On the list for…
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3:45Happy Easter everyone. We hope all is good with you. Our Easter Special is now out, exclusively for Patreon members. You can find it here : https://www.patreon.com/posts/cider-shed-127001235?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Join us as we go rampaging though the Magi-Maze all the way …
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Hello you lovely lot, Four years eh? We can barely believe it either. Huge thanks and big welcome to new Patreon members: Anna, Laura, Craig, Mason, Sarah and Kirsty. As always, a wider thank you to all of you who support us and make the pod possible. Thanks for all the birthday messages. Those of you that left audios earlier in the week might just…
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Hello you fine folk. A big thank you and welcome to our new Patreon members: Frosty Fox, Louise Peterkin, Aunty Mary from The Dairy, Terry Cross, Tom Roe, Deborah Shields and Lindorfan. Welcome one, welcome all, and of course, a broader thank you and collective mulled cider hug to all those who support us and make the pod possible. So, on your CV..…
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Hello all, A big thank you and welcome to new Patrons : Emma, M.Squike and Adam L. Join us this week as we attend the slamdown of the century in the Tea Room carpark, offer a helping hand to those in need and Keri gets tough at Bridge Farm. We've memorised the following things for our big interview: Atmosphere : Rochelle pushes Joy. Has she lost co…
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Musician Chris Difford sits down with bereavement expert Jason Davidson. In this conversation, Chris talks about the death of his dad, Sidney, how songwriting has helped his grief and the importance (or unimportance) of visiting the graves of loved ones. You can also watch a subtitled version of Chris' chat with Jason on YouTube. On the Marie Curie…
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Hey there everyone. Welcome to our 8 new Patreon members, Lori, Umm Saavo, Kevin, Heather, Moira, Jennifer's Voice, Julia and Jo. Join Keri and Matthew this week as they leaf through the Borsetshire Echo Sunday supplement looking for the following: Gravelly Voice : Did Akram make Helen's heart skip a beat? Bridge Farm HR : Not so grate tbh. Ding Do…
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A big thank you and welcome to new Patrons: Steve and Carolyn. Join Keri and Matthew this week as they seek out Freddie's latest compilation CD, discover a positive podcast to rival TCS and pick out the perfect hamper for you all. On our protest placards this week: Close to The Bone : Freddie sends The Cider Shed switchboard into meltdown. Tractor …
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Hey there folks. A big thank you and welcome to new Patrons : Daniel and Catherine. This week we delve into Ambridge's premier toilet store, the cold war and a little bit of local radio. Flat Out : Brad tosses his pancake prize away. Look at Estate of Her! : Natasha gets nasty in the house market. Anti Vacs : Brain and Lilian smash it up at The Gil…
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Hi all you lovely folk. A big welcome and thank you to new Patrons: Daniela, Helen and David. Join Keri and Matthew this week as they attempt to get Borsetshire Water on the blower, dream up the ultimate crowd-puller for The Bull and they look into the unknown terror of Ambridge's very own Bermuda (Cheese) Triangle. The toppings this week include: …
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Olympic track sprint cyclist Sophie Capewell sits down with bereavement expert Jason Davidson. In this episode, Sophie talks the death of her dad, Nigel, experiencing grief before he had died, feeling guilty for enjoying herself, and thinking of her dad during her Olympic gold medal win. You can also watch a subtitled version of the episode on YouT…
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A big welcome to new Patrons: Paul, Claudia and Catherine and a big up to long time Patron Helen. Join us this week as we try to pick the right housesitting service, we plan a little cosmetic alteration round the back and we consider a trip down Panama way for one of Wayne's signature pancakes. Now, somewhere on this remote control is the button fo…
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Hey everyone. A big welcome to new patrons: Becky and Molly, thanks to Helen for being patient and a massive Bristol big-up to Louise for the membership upgrade. Further thanks to Mr Snodes for his inspired title idea on Bluesky. Aside from that, we're in serious mode this week, no silly ads or giggles about poop, oh no, absolutely not. I think we'…
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