Best Plosive Podcasts (2025)

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159. How Can I Reduce Plosives? | Podcasting Tips for Editing 4:26

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16d ago4:26

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FAQ Friday answering the podcasting question of "How Can I Reduce Plosives?" Take Your Next Step: Podcast Startup Academy: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/academy Podcast Growth Collective: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/collective A free consultation: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/consult This episode was produced by me, The Podcast Teacher! Contact me at Hello@…

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163. What Should I Say in Episode 1? | Podcasting Tips for Beginners 3:42

1d ago3:42

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FAQ Friday answering the podcasting question of "What Should I Say in Episode 1?" Take Your Next Step: Podcast Startup Academy: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/academy Podcast Growth Collective: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/collective A free consultation: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/consult This episode was produced by me, The Podcast Teacher! Contact me at H…

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The three types of compatibility and listener ghost(ing) stories with Bella Hull 1:00:52

1d ago1:00:52

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This week Harriet and Amy are joined by brilliant comedian Bella Hull, who answers questions like: What are the different kinds of compatibility? How do you avoid attracting shallow people? And is yogurt an acceptable answer to “what do you enjoy cooking?”? Follow Bella on Instagram @bellabellahull We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at s…

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Scare Us Silly 39:35

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Listen if you dare. Lucy and Sam receive some extremely disturbing messages from listeners. Thanks to listeners who sent in things to scare us silly: Roslyn, Matthew, Sunny, Lucas, Jules, Archie, Zoë, Adam?, Christian, Georgia, Robbie, Marty, Ruby, James, Molly and Daisy. If you want to send a message or voice note to the podcast, email it to lucya…

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A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem 58:51

2d ago58:51

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This week's book guest is A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem. Sara and Cariad are joined by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka award-winning singer Self Esteem to discuss her debut book. In this episode they discuss creativity, surviving capitalism, success, burnout and Blackadder. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with yo…

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Havoc has been wreaked! (with guest correspondent Urooj Ashfaq) 55:14

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Happy Halloween (Eve)! To celebrate scary season, comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith find the spookiest news from up north, and are joined by guest correspondent Urooj Ashfaq! Headlines this week include a woman's haunted dolls wreaking havoc, and the abandoned village of Wharram Percy might have a zombie problem. Urooj will be at London's Soho T…

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97 - Public Enema #1 1:40:41

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This week the boys take a trip to Mel Brooks' Transylvania and see if the rumors are true, is "Dracula Dead and Loving it"? Movie suggestions!? Text us! Support the show Derek's Letterboxd Isaac's Letterboxd Youtube Facebook Instagram Twitter

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162. Feel Like No One's Listening? Fix These 5 Podcasting Promotion Mistakes 12:37

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Feel like your podcasting efforts are falling flat, even when your content is amazing? In this episode, I'm sharing 5 podcasting promotion mistakes that might be holding you back from getting more listeners, engagement, and downloads. You’ll learn why your “new episode out now!” posts aren’t converting, how to make the most of the crucial 72-hour w…

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Storm Aieiemee 2:51

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This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews. (Storm) Amy's been kicking off so this week, Amy and Ian look at the new …

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161. Podcasting Error Message: “This Episode Can’t Be Played On This Device” 3:01

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FAQ Friday answering the podcasting question of "What does the 'This Episode Can’t Be Played On This Device' error message mean?" Take Your Next Step: Podcast Startup Academy: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/academy Podcast Growth Collective: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/collective A free consultation: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/consult This episode was prod…

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Murals - Dean Zeus Colman and Gill Adams 25:16

9d ago25:16

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Lucy and Sam go off the wall with on the wall artist, Dean Zeus Colman. Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Funny women, learned confidence and the scam of casual sex with Elouise Eftos 46:43

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Amy and Harriet are joined by the incredible Elouise Eftos, who answers questions like: how do you learn to be confident? Is casual sex a scam? And does saying thank you to the bus driver count as flirting? For all the latest updates on live shows follow Elouise on Instagram @weezasqueeza We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at singleladie…

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Book-street's Back Alright! 21:54

10d ago21:54

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Sara and Cariad are back with another series of weird and wonderful reads! In this episode they welcome you back in to discuss what they've been reading, pencil cases, what's coming up this series, Cariad has some exciting literary news and we want your listener suggestions. Remember, you don't even have to have read the books to join in! Thank you…

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I'm normal, are you? (with guest correspondent Kieran Hodgson) 50:07

9d ago50:07

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Ian and Amy catch up on news from up t'North, and are joined by guest correspondent Kieran Hodgson! Headlines this week include the happiest workplace in the UK, and a woman in Australia with Foreign Accent Syndrome. Kieran will be going around the UK for just a few more weeks with his latest show 'Kieran Hodgson: Voice of America'. For tickets hea…

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160. Podcasting Productivity: Finding a Workflow That Fits You 11:02

12d ago11:02

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Not sure how to structure your podcasting workflow? You’re not alone! And the good news is that there’s more than one way to do it. In this episode, I’m breaking down two different podcasting workflows: one built around scripting every word, and one based on using simple outlines. You’ll learn how to match your workflow to your creative style, why …

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Series 4 Trailer - Sara and Cariad's Weirdos Book Club 0:58

12d ago0:58

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Sara and Cariad are back for another series of weird and wonderful reads! Send us your listener suggestions and remember you don't even have to have read the book to join in! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! For bonus content, access to BTS photos and videos, messages AND to support the pod 💖 sign up to our Patreon at patreo…

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Ep. 294 - Crazy Anthony and VO Trends 24:48

12d ago24:48

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Send us a text Crazy Anthony and VO Trends In this episode, Anthony is a bit crazy because he drank too much coffee and we discuss where we think the VO trends are and where to double down for your voice over business. 50% Off First MONTH FOR VO JOURNEY ACADEMY HERE: https://www.avosjourney.com Join Academy Voices Talent Roster Here: https://www.ac…

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Cumbria Mermaid School 3:48

12d ago3:48

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This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews. In this week's bonus episode, Amy and Ian learn about a real life Lake Di…

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Still Panicking: How to Make Dinner For One with Kate Young 41:39

16d ago41:39

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Still Panicking: From dining out to eating in, food with friends or dinner alone, this week we look back at Stevie and Tessa's top mealtime tips. Foodie, chef, author of the Little Library cookbooks, Kate comes on to discuss how to make dinners for one joyful, varied and ultimately EASY. Tessa discovers that her Philadelphia cheese and pasta dish (…

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Friends of Weirdos - Pod Save the UK 50:04

16d ago50:04

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Sara and Cariad are back with a brand new series next week but while you eagerly await our return, why not take a listen to friend of the podcast and nicest man in comedy Nish Kumar on his incredible show, co-hosted with Coco Khan - Pod Save the UK. Nish joined us for the very first episode of Weirdos - you can also go back and listen to him chatti…

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Sexual Health 101: STIs, contraception, smear tests and more with Doctor Amber 1:03:10

16d ago1:03:10

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Harriet and Amy are joined this week by Doctor Amber who gives us a sexual health masterclass, answering questions like: how can you get tested for an STI? Which is the “best” contraception? And does anyone really use femidoms? Follow @doc.ambs and @tabootopicpod on Instagram for even more sexual health information and advice. We want to hear your …

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Perfect Outfits 28:01

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Fit check. OOTD. GRWM. Lucy and Sam choose their perfect outfit. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Still Panicking: How to Cook 2.0 with MOB Kitchen 35:12

17d ago35:12

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Still Panicking: From dining out to eating in, food with friends or dinner alone, this week we look back at Stevie and Tessa's top mealtime tips. Terrible in the kitchen? MOB Kitchen’s Head of Food Sophie Wyburd teaches Stevie and Tessa how long it takes to cook onions, what kitchen equipment you absolutely do NOT need to waste money on and many mo…

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I've fly-tipped myself again (with guest correspondent George Lewis) 48:50

16d ago48:50

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Amy and Ian share news from the north, and are joined by guest correspondent George Lewis! Headlines this week include a mysterious pigeon poo problem, and the introduction of some x-rated entertainment in care homes. George is heading out on the final few weeks of his tour 'The Best Thing You'll Ever Do'. For tickets head to georgelewiscomedian.co…

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Still Panicking: How to Have a Wet Lunch 24:00

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Still Panicking: From dining out to eating in, food with friends or dinner alone, this week we look back at Stevie and Tessa's top mealtime tips. Stevie recently went on a wet lunch (WL) and it changed her perspective on friendship, alcohol, time and space. Don’t know what a wet lunch is? Join in and get educated. A week after recording this Stevie…

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96 - Of Wolves and Mice and Men (w/ AleksSuks) 1:55:38

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This week Derek and Isaac are joined by their Horror friend and self-proclaimed Wolf Man freak Aleks to discuss the howling horrors lurking about the trains of the UK with Howl (2015) Alekssuks Movie suggestions!? Text us! Support the show Derek's Letterboxd Isaac's Letterboxd Youtube Facebook Instagram Twitter…

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158. Podcasting Through the Holidays: Stay Consistent Without Burnout 11:14

19d ago11:14

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Want a real break this holiday season without pausing your podcast? In this episode, I’ll show you how to stay consistent with your podcasting through the holidays by planning ahead, using quick-win episode formats, and batching like a pro. It’s all about keeping your show running without burning out. Take Your Next Step: Podcast Startup Academy: w…

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Still Panicking: How to Host a Dinner Party with Monica Heisey 30:40

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Still Panicking: From dining out to eating in, food with friends or dinner alone, this week we look back at Stevie and Tessa's top mealtime tips. Author of the Sunday Times bestseller, and frankly brilliant book, 'Really Good Actually', Monica Heisey joins Stevie and Tessa to talk them through her passion for hosting a really good dinner party. Lon…

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Still Panicking: How to Decide What to Have for Breakfast 30:37

20d ago30:37

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Still Panicking: From dining out to eating in, food with friends or dinner alone, this week we look back at Stevie and Tessa's top mealtime tips. Morning! Bored of toast? Stuck in a cereal rut? Constantly getting overwhelmed and eating one single mini egg (this may or may not be Tessa’s experience)? Stevie introduces Tessa to the concept of an egg …

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Do you want an iconic tree? 2:29

20d ago2:29

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This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews. Ian and Amy look at a story sent in by a listener, about a mysterious pat…

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157. What Is a Good Consumption Rate? | Podcasting Tips for Online Marketing 4:34

23d ago4:34

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FAQ Friday answering the podcasting question of "What Is a Good Consumption Rate?" Take Your Next Step: Podcast Startup Academy: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/academy Podcast Growth Collective: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/collective A free consultation: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/consult This episode was produced by me, The Podcast Teacher! Contact me at …

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Spin the Bottle - Tim Key and Gill Adams 33:52

23d ago33:52

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Lucy, Sam and their favourite celebrity guests are beholden to the power of the bottle. If it lands on you, your fate is sealed. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Cheating. 40:57

23d ago40:57

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This week Amy and Harriet tackle the thorny subject of cheating. Is there a healthy way to get past an incident of cheating in a relationship? How do you build trust back? And should we write to our MPs to make lying illegal? We want to hear your dating stories! Email in at [email protected]. Follow Single Ladies In Your Area on Inst…

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We got got-got by the bot-bot 39:20

24d ago39:20

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Ian amd Amy bring you news from the North. Headlines this week include Hull's first sumo wrestler, and we uncover the truth about Blankets for Baby Rhinos. And Ian's going on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty. For tickets and information head to iansmithcomedian.co.uk. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patre…

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156. The Truth About Podcasting Reviews (And Why They Don’t Help Your Visibility) 19:59

26d ago19:59

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Spoiler alert: podcast reviews don’t help your show get discovered. But they do matter. In this episode, I'm sharing what reviews actually do for your podcast, how they influence listener trust, and five creative strategies to get more of them without sounding desperate. You'll learn why reviews don’t impact your visibility, how to turn casual list…

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BONUS Live at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 2:07

26d ago2:07

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This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews. In this week's bonus episode, enjoy some exclusive, otherwise un-broadcas…

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Theme Song Reveal - Mike Wozniak 4:13

27d ago4:13

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So long to the boys from above, as we enter the Secret Garden of Babylon. Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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155. What Should a Podcast Season Look Like? | Podcasting Tips for Online Marketing 5:24

1M ago5:24

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FAQ Friday answering the podcasting question of "What Should a Podcast Season Look Like?" Take Your Next Step: Podcast Startup Academy: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/academy Podcast Growth Collective: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/collective A free consultation: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/consult This episode was produced by me, The Podcast Teacher! Contact…

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The Madonna/whore complex, sex parties and being 70% lover but 30% f*cker 1:06:55

1M ago1:06:55

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Our single ladies are joined this week by comedian and friend Kemah Bob. They answer questions like: Can you ever do yourself justice on the apps? Is the best thing about single life the growing and learning? And is it EVER safe to eat the buffet at the sex party? Listen to Icebergs with Kemah Bob wherever you listen to podcasts, and follow Kemah o…

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Still Panicking: How to Have a Massage 34:00

1M ago34:00

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Still Panicking: Why not carve out a bit of you time, as this week, we look back on Tessa and Stevie's best self-care How Tos. Stevie got a massage and loved it. Tessa gets them all the time for her stressed body. Together they offer advice if you’re thinking about going for the first time and, quite frankly, get far too worried about how to tell i…

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Planning Session Unbrained - Perfect Brians and James Acaster 49:07

1M ago49:07

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Perfect Brains is coming back. Ahead of its return, Lucy and Sam hold a very important planning session so that they can both emotionally, physically and spiritually prepare for weekly podcasting. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams, Naomi Parnell and Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Paul Williams and Sam Campbell. Hos…

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Still Panicking: How to Have a Wax 35:49

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Still Panicking: Why not carve out a bit of you time, as this week, we look back on Tessa and Stevie's best self-care How Tos. That's it, just pop, pop your butt over here, it's wax time baby! Stevie has recently discovered waxing, is bald as a coot from head to toe and has a lot she would like to discuss. This episode was first released on 30 May …

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I'm Too Bumbastic (Live at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025) 38:43

1M ago38:43

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This week's Northern News is a special live recording from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025! Headlines this week include a gimp-mask wearing lurker (see our recent Patreon episode for more on this), and a man living out his train driving dreams. And Ian's going on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty. For ticket…

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Still Panicking: How to Journal 33:12

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Still Panicking: Why not carve out a bit of you time, as this week, we look back on Tessa and Stevie's best self-care How Tos. Dear Diary, today Stevie and Tessa did an amazing podcast on journalling. It was inspired by a listener suggestion, and the aforementioned listener wrote several detailed questions which they worked through in order and fou…

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154. Podcasting With a Script: How to Sound Confident, Not Robotic! 11:40

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Nothing turns a podcast listener away faster than a robotic, scripted delivery. However, scripting can be incredibly helpful for you as a host to organize your thoughts and stay on track. In fact, I script most of my episodes! Today, I’m sharing tips and tricks for reading from a script while still sounding natural and engaging, so you can strike t…

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Still Panicking: How to Go to the Hairdressers 33:42

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Still Panicking: Why not carve out a bit of you time, as this week, we look back on Tessa and Stevie's best self-care How Tos. While this is for everyone, Stevie and Tessa have never met a cis man who doesn’t freak out before the hairdressers then leave looking like an embarrassed military general – so this is also very much for you. Here’s how to …

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Series 2 Trailer - Lucy & Sam's Perfect Brains 1:34

1M ago1:34

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Lucy & Sam's Perfect Brains returns this Friday 3 October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bonus Alex Horne 2:36

1M ago2:36

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This is a preview of this week's Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy weekly bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews. Amy and Ian had SO much fun with Alex that it was just too much to fit in…

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Still Panicking: How to Get a Manicure 33:40

1M ago33:40

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Still Panicking: Why not carve out a bit of you time, as this week, we look back on Tessa and Stevie's best self-care How Tos. Oooooh look at these fancy people with their fancy manicures! Oh la de dah! Stevie and Tessa have got into manicures. Sure, this episode gets off to a rocky start when they spend the first twenty minutes Googling 'what is S…

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153. Should I Put My Podcast Transcript on My Website? | Podcasting Tips for Online Marketing 5:28

1M ago5:28

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FAQ Friday answering the podcasting question of "Should I Put My Podcast Transcript on My Website?" Take Your Next Step: Podcast Startup Academy: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/academy Podcast Growth Collective: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/collective A free consultation: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/consult This episode was produced by me, The Podcast Teache…