Best John Dredge Podcasts (2025)

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022: The Beano Summer Special 41:04

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2M ago41:04

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It's the summer holidays, which means it's time for The Beano Summer Special from 1979, featuring Dennis The Menace, Minnie The Minx, The Fix-It Twins and, unfortunately, Biffo The Bear. Only 25p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the…

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021: Best Of Seasons 1-2 42:40

3M ago42:40

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It's time to enjoy all your old favourites in a fun-filled wander down memory lane in this super best of episode. Featuring The Leopard From Lime Street, Luncheon Vulture, Popeye and lots lots more. Free! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see image…

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020: The Phoenix 38:58

4M ago38:58

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In our sensational second season finale Mark and John read a recent issue of The Phoenix. Featuring Evil Emperor Penguin, Bunny VS Monkey, Thingamajigs, Donut Squad, and a heated discussion about educational content. Only 349p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular u…

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019: Oink 40:01

5M ago40:01

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In our Naughty Nineteenth issue Mark and John read a 1988 issue of Oink. Featuring Frank Sidebottom, Pete and his Pimple, Charlie Brooker, and a lot of pig puns. Only 30p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking abo…

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018: Sparky 41:31

5M ago41:31

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In our Exciting Eighteenth issue Mark and John read a 1972 issue of Sparky. Featuring Klanky, Mr Bubbles, Captain Cutler & His Butler, Keyhole Kate, Terry Bave's creative process, a reader's letter and the ancient art of trouser-measuring. Only 2.5p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or B…

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017:Wow! 40:10

6M ago40:10

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In our Scene-stealing Seventeenth issue Mark and John read a 1983 issue of Wow. Featuring synchronised turtles, sports personalities, jumble wagons, grundle cakes and the inspiration behind Barney's Badges. Only 16p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and …

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016: Hoot 34:14

6M ago34:14

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In our Zeitgeist-surfing Sixteenth issue Mark and John read a 1986 issue of Hoot. Featuring Cuddles, more movie pitches, L Plated Ella, Piggles, plonkers and pie-faces. Only 20p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talk…

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015: Knockout 39:36

7M ago39:36

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In our Fruity Fifteenth issue Mark and John read a 1972 issue of Knockout. Featuring The Super Seven, "all colour" coal holes, Cresta, My Bruvver and institutional corruption. Only 2.5p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we…

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014: Marvel Madhouse 34:48

7M ago34:48

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In our Fantastic Fourteenth issue Mark and John read a 1981 issue of Marvel Madhouse. Featuring Charlie America, The Incredible Bulk, Earth 33 1/3 and a lot of topical cultural references from 1967 that made no sense at all in 1981, let alone now. Only 35p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitt…

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013: Buster 40:21

8M ago40:21

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In our Lucky Thirteenth issue Mark and John read a 1981 issue of Buster. Featuring The Leopard From Lime Street, Master Mind, Faceache, moon crawlers, annoying Sidneys and radioactive leopards. Only 14p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images…

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012: Plug 48:04

8M ago48:04

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In our Goonish and Gankly Twelfth issue Mark and John read a 1978 issue of Plug. Featuring Antchester United, Luncheon Vulture, Chunky Monkey, mumpers, and a Hegelian analysis of history. Only 9p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the…

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011: Cheeky Weekly 38:10

9M ago38:10

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In our Elegant Eleventh issue Mark and John read a 1978 issue of Cheeky Weekly. Featuring Six Million Dollar Gran, Calculator Kid, the dangers of winding yourself, and more jokes than all other comics put together. Only 8p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updat…

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010: The Beano Annual 2025 43:39

9M ago43:39

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In our Festive Season Finale Mark and John read this year's Beano Annual. Featuring Dennis & Gnasher, Minnie The Minx, Rubi's Screwtop Science and a heated debate about storytelling in Angel Face Investigates. Available now to actually buy! In shops! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or B…

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009: Dandy 51:04

10M ago51:04

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In our Nifty Ninth issue Mark and John read a 1981 issue of The Dandy. Featuring Desperate Dan, Korky The Cat, Black Bob, diddles, violence and Mark and John's debut as Fashion Influencers. Only 9p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of t…

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008: Whizzer and Chips 42:45

10M ago42:45

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In our Exciting Eighth issue Mark and John read a 1979 issue of Whizzer and Chips with Krazy Comic. Featuring Sid's Snake, The Champ, Shiner, Fuss Pot, and that wonderful old saying, "If it's not bulionk it's plonk!" Only 9p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular upd…

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007: The Topper and Sparky 40:51

11M ago40:51

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In our Super-Marvellous Seventh issue Mark and John read a 1977 issue of The Topper and Sparky. Featuring Danny's Tranny, Send For Kelly, Beryl The Peril and a sew-on consolation badge for everyone. Only 7p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see im…

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006: TV Comic 49:51

11M ago49:51

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In our Supersonic Sixth issue Mark and John read a 1970 issue of TV Comic. Featuring The Avengers (not those ones), Doctor Who, Basil Brush, and the long-awaited revival of ventriloquism on the radio. Only 9 old pence! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates an…

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005: Krazy Comic 53:01

12M ago53:01

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In our Frantic Fifth Issue Mark and John read a 1977 issue of Krazy Comic. Featuring Cheeky, Pongo Snodgrass, Birdman and Chicken, and John's inside scoop on life as a competition winner. Only 8p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the…

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004: The Beano 48:08

12M ago48:08

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In our Fabulous Fourth Issue Mark and John read a 1984 issue of The Beano. Featuring Dennis The Menace, Minnie The Minx, a smart club wallet and two badges. Please enclose a 45p postal order - no stamps accepted. Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to s…

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003: Whoopee 36:14

1y ago36:14

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In our Thrilling Third Issue Mark and John read a 1978 issue of Whoopee! Featuring Sweeny Toddler, Super Mum, Scared Stiff Sam and an examination of Umberto Eco's theory of the Oneiric Climate. Only 8p! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images …

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002: Nutty 43:35

1y ago43:35

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In our Sensational Second Issue Mark and John read a 1983 issue of Nutty. Featuring Bananaman, Nip and Rrip, Sports Fan and a surprising amount of crocodiles. Only 16p!By Mark Hibbett and John Dredge

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001: Jackpot 41:23

1y ago41:23

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In our Funtastic First Issue Mark and John read a 1979 issue of Jackpot. Featuring The Incredible Sulk, Angel's Proper Charlies, the chance to win your own weight in crisps and much much more. Only 10p!By Mark Hibbett and John Dredge

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000: The Trailer 2:13

1y ago2:13

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Mark and John try their best to explain what on earth The Funny Comics Fan Club is all about! Get in touch by email at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.By Mark Hibbett and John Dredge

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Series 6, Episode 6 43:00

1+ y ago43:00

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With the light fading, this long-awaited series comes to its long-awaited end. We hope it has brought some fun and frivolity to your otherwise dank existence but, if it hasn't, may we suggest you complain to the BBC, as they've much more time on their hands than we have right now. While you dip your nib in green ink, why not listen with your lughol…

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Series 6, Episode 5 32:00

1+ y ago32:00

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Put on your boogie shoes and listen to this week's collection of lunatic skits and whatnot, or vice versa. Trilby hats are well to the fore, along with a giant aubergine and a cucumber sandwich or two, but all is not as it seems - or is it? Or, indeed, isn't it? Become a hit at parties simply by tuning in, identify the cast members and what sordid …

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Series 6, Episode 4 30:00

1+ y ago30:00

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Believe it or not, someone who purports to be 80s pop star Nik Kershaw makes a guest appearance in this week's fun-filled show, in which a jingle is played backwards. But what does he - or anyone else, for that matter - know about crockery belonging to Nobel prize winners? And can The Actor Greg Haiste complete his own joke before it's too late? Li…

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Series 6, Episode 3 34:00

1+ y ago34:00

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Why not walk around your garden while listening to this week's episode, part of which comes to you from a cupboard on the back lot at Universal Studios? If you don't have a garden of your own, why not walk around someone else's garden, such as the President of the United States. His security detail will be very happy to see you. Whilst you're peram…

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Series 6, Episode 2 33:00

1+ y ago33:00

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In this week's jam-packed episode, which was constructed with the aid of a complex arrangement of ropes and pulleys, we take a sideways look at the week's biscuits. A Jammie Dodger from Tinseltown tells some tall tales and, due to circumstances beyond our Fig Roll, more of your letters and emails are given an airing in Dear Dredge, although sometim…

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Series 6, Episode 1 33:00

1+ y ago33:00

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Well, if it isn't the long-awaited return of our long-awaited show. If it isn't, we don't know what it is. If you happen to know, write to the usual address and you could win a clock radio. That's right, we've somehow managed to re-engage our cast of several to bring you a fresh set of Smurftastic sketches and sounds from the very epicentre of some…

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The DredgeLand Review of 2022 and / or Hove Twinning Spectacular 41:39

2+ y ago41:39

41:39

Good year to you! It is the final day of 2022 the year of our Llama. Welcome to the last DredgeLandLIVE of 2022.2. Join DredgeLand (John M&M Dredge and Andy … Continue reading "The DredgeLand Review of 2022 and / or Hove Twinning Spectacular"By DredgeLand

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The DredgeLand Christmas Spectacular 2022. 38:19

3y ago38:19

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Good King Father Christmas, born on Christmas Eve. That’s right O Holy Night, pray silence please for about 40 ish minutes and / or. John F Kennedy Dredge and Andy … Continue reading "The DredgeLand Christmas Spectacular 2022."By DredgeLand

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The DredgeLand Conversation Local News and Medium Magazine Spectacular 33:47

3y ago33:47

33:47

John Rogers and / or Hammerstein Dredge and Andy The Cast of HairSpray Harland have spent this week’s allocated podcast time to gather their thoughts for the relevant generation. In … Continue reading "The DredgeLand Conversation Local News and Medium Magazine Spectacular"By DredgeLand

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The DredgeLand Podcast Innovation Award Nominated Spectacular 30:21

3y ago30:21

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Dearest listener, Welcome back to another week’s audio dispatches from John JJ Dredge Esq. & Andy PP Harland OBOE. This week, your intrepid podcasters travel deep into new realms, conquer … Continue reading "The DredgeLand Podcast Innovation Award Nominated Spectacular"By DredgeLand

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The DredgeLand Celebrity Shoes and / or All New Quiz Feature Spectacular 32:51

3y ago32:51

32:51

Gordon Angus Deayton: (/ˈdiːtən/; born 6 January 1956)[1] is an English actor, writer, musician, comedian, and broadcaster. He was the original presenter of the satirical panel game Have I Got News for You and … Continue reading "The DredgeLand Celebrity Shoes and / or All New Quiz Feature Spectacular"…

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The DredgeLand Tribute to Steve Fourth on Friday at Five 32:00

3y ago32:00

32:00

Dearest listener, He has gone! Steve Fourth has finally left HoveFM after 45 years of consistent output. Join John FM Dredge and Andy AM Harland as they pay tribute to … Continue reading "The DredgeLand Tribute to Steve Fourth on Friday at Five"By DredgeLand

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The DredgeLand Failed Interview and a Focus Group Spectacular 32:49

3y ago32:49

32:49

It is without doubt that Andy Hornby Trains Harland has had hundreds and hundreds of job interviews, nearly all completely unsuccessful. In this episode, John Tomy Toys Dredge takes his … Continue reading "The DredgeLand Failed Interview and a Focus Group Spectacular"By DredgeLand

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The DredgeLand Potential Second Home and or Old Fashioned Spectacular 33:04

3y ago33:04

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Ye olde podcaste listener! HARK at thy chatter via the audio forme. Your loyal subjects John Frank Butcher Dredge and Andrew Ian Beale Harland have returneth forthwith. Continue to listen … Continue reading "The DredgeLand Potential Second Home and or Old Fashioned Spectacular"By DredgeLand

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The DredgeLand Great British GiftShop Spectacular 30:01

3y ago30:01

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Well-wishers! Welcome to what as been described by two newspapers and a TV broadcaster this week as “Simple audio for the simple minded.” DredgeLand (Andy Hamilton the Musical Harland and … Continue reading "The DredgeLand Great British GiftShop Spectacular"By DredgeLand

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The DredgeLand Skips Carrying Solution and Eye Test Certificate Spectacular

3y ago

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Good day to you the listener from John Yamaha Keyboard Dredge and Andy Yamaha Drums Harland. We apologies for the lack of a podcast last week, but sadly (very sad … Continue reading "The DredgeLand Skips Carrying Solution and Eye Test Certificate Spectacular"By DredgeLand

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The DredgeLand Celebrity Voyage Business Franchise Concept Spectacular 32:16

3y ago32:16

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HOT DOG! Andrew The Price Is Right Harland has been to Lowestoft this week to launch (in the literal and actual and other sense) his all new business concept business. … Continue reading "The DredgeLand Celebrity Voyage Business Franchise Concept Spectacular"By DredgeLand

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The DredgeLand Elongated Introduction Spectacular 36:26

3y ago36:26

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Good folk of the audioshpere, welcome to another episode of Hove’s 3rd favourite podcast. Joining Andrew Englebert Humperdinck Harland this week is John West Tuna Dredge and believe us, the … Continue reading "The DredgeLand Elongated Introduction Spectacular"By DredgeLand

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The DredgeLand Podcast Spectacular, R Fan has Been in Touch Special 34:57

3y ago34:57

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Greetings audio viewer! R Fan has been in touch (lives in Milton Keynes) with a complaint regarding the state of modern waiting rooms. DredgeLand have been requested to investigate. Andy … Continue reading "The DredgeLand Podcast Spectacular, R Fan has Been in Touch Special"By DredgeLand

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The DredgeLand Memories of ThorpePark Radio and a Gravy Tent Spectacular 30:27

3y ago30:27

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Good morrow! Welcome back to a further chapter in the ever evolving and sometimes revolving times of DredgeLand. In this week’s edition, John ELVIS Dredge and Andrew JAMES BROWN Harland … Continue reading "The DredgeLand Memories of ThorpePark Radio and a Gravy Tent Spectacular"By DredgeLand

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The DredgeLand Sand Storage and or Display Spectacular 31:04

3y ago31:04

31:04

Good people of Hove and its surrounds. WELCOME! In this week’s Podcast shaped chat, John Wrigleys Extra Dredge and Andy KP Nuts Harland bring content far beyond their means. Andy … Continue reading "The DredgeLand Sand Storage and or Display Spectacular"By DredgeLand

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The DredgeLand up an Obelisk and 1980’s Review Spectacular 33:05

3y ago33:05

33:05

Obelisks! The 1980’s! These two gargantuan conversational pieces finally form, untied in one audio based podcast: The DredgeLand Podcast Spectacular. Upon Request, John GGG Dredge and Andy R Whites Harland … Continue reading "The DredgeLand up an Obelisk and 1980’s Review Spectacular"By DredgeLand

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The DredgeLand Ousting of the Mayor of Hove Spectacular 36:07

3y ago36:07

36:07

Are you intended audience? Are you Dancer? DredgeLand have yet to create a full manifesto, especially in the form of a relevant five point plan. .. but wait no further! … Continue reading "The DredgeLand Ousting of the Mayor of Hove Spectacular"By DredgeLand

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The DredgeLand Burden of Responsibility and or World Wide Tour Spectacular 33:20

3+ y ago33:20

33:20

Bunkers and Municipal offices have been visited, toured and established in regions far and / or wide. Yes, listener and / or viewer – fans of Spot The Ledger (and … Continue reading "The DredgeLand Burden of Responsibility and or World Wide Tour Spectacular"By DredgeLand

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The DredgeLand John Dredge Bad Radio Concepts Spectacular 35:58

4y ago35:58

35:58

Good day to you! Yes, it’s the DredgeLand Podcast Spectacular and we’re here for your audio entertainment. This week, we’ve had some listener complaints in the post bag plus a … Continue reading "The DredgeLand John Dredge Bad Radio Concepts Spectacular"By DredgeLand

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The DredgeLand Enormous Ratings Boost Spectacular 36:19

4y ago36:19

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Dearest listener, we’re back with a vengeance. We’re also back with an exclusive competition! Yes, you the Hove listener and / or resident can provide a ‘Slogan for Hove’. More … Continue reading "The DredgeLand Enormous Ratings Boost Spectacular"By DredgeLand

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The DredgeLand Totally Unedited Podcast Spectacular 35:37

4y ago35:37

35:37

It’s live! It’s unedited! It’s in its rawest form! Welcome, human listener to the DredgeLand Podcast Spectacular, live from the Bunker, 100 leagues beneath the Hove Plinth. This week, your … Continue reading "The DredgeLand Totally Unedited Podcast Spectacular"By DredgeLand