Best Plosive Podcasts (2026)

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Bonus Kiell Smith-Bynoe 0:45

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This is a preview of this week's Patreon video 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. Exclusively for Patreon, enjoy more from our Christmas special gues…

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A Year of Creative Thinking by Jessica Swale with Jessica Swale 43:23

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Happy New Year! This week's Christmas book guest is A Year of Creative Thinking by Jessica Swale. Sara and Cariad are joined by Jessica Swale - Jessica is an Olivier Award-winning playwright, screenwriter and director. She's known for such works as Blue Stockings, Nell Gwynn and the current hit Paddington: The Musical. In this episode they discuss …

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Taste testing Yorkshire Pudding Beer 2:48

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This is a preview of this week's Patreon video 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. To ring in the new year (in a few days time), Ian and Amy have a sw…

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Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris with Rachel Parris 45:19

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This week's Christmas book guest is Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris. Sara and Cariad are joined for a special festive episode by the award winning, BAFTA nominated comedian, writer, improvisor, actor and star of Mock the Week and The Mash Report - Rachel Parris herself. In this episode they discuss the Napoleonic Wars, marriage, Janeites, …

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Big Donko 1:16

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This is a preview of this week's Patreon video 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. Merry Christmas! This week on Patreon, Amy and Ian go Christmas cra…

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Christmas Special: Refusing to settle and not putting yourself on THAT timeline with Helen Bauer 1:01:43

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Ho ho ho! Amy and Harriet are back for one final episode this year to celebrate the festive season. They’re joined in the studio by friend and colleague Helen Bauer, who answers questions like: How do you avoid the urge to just settle in your thirties? Is single life easier when your heart is already full? And isn’t it better to just let the fart o…

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Christmas Letterbox Ham (with guest correspondent Kiell Smith-Bynoe) 56:22

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It's Christmas Special time, and Amy and Ian ring in the festive season with special guest Kiell Smith-Bynoe in the studio! Enjoy the full video episode over on our Patreon. Ian's on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty. For tickets and information head to iansmithcomedian.co.uk. And we'll be heading up t'North to…

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Christmas Book Conundrums 34:33

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This week is a special Christmas Book Conundrums episode. We asked our listeners for their festive book gifting conundrums and tried to come up with some helpful suggestions and inspirations! Thank you for reading with us this Christmas. We like reading with you! Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub a…

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Northern News: Unheard Bits #4 1:15

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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. This week on Patreon, enjoy some exclusive unheard content from Series 5.…

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BONUS: Festival hook-ups, tent sex and literal clowns with Alana Jackson (Live at Latitude Festival) 51:04

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As a festive gift to you, this week enjoy a cheeky bonus episode recorded live from Latitude Festival 2025, with special guest - comedian Alana Jackson. Follow Alana on Instagram @alanajacksoncomedy Harriet is going on tour with her brand new show 'Floozy' in autumn 2026. For tickets and information head to plosive.co.uk. Enjoy extra content on Pat…

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Ep. 296: What Is A Money Voice 25:33

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Send us a text In this episode, Gabby and I talk about the "Money Voice" for voice actors and what it means for booking more voice over jobs. Your money voice is critical to booking consistent work and getting the most out of your business. Also, I will be posting the follow up to this episode tomorrow. 50% Off First MONTH FOR VO JOURNEY ACADEMY HE…

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My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh with Jodie Harsh 55:10

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This week's book guest is My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh. Sara and Cariad are joined by legendary DJ and music producer Jodie Harsh who recently published her own memoir, You Had To Be There: An Odyssey Through Noughties London, One Night at a Time. In this episode they discuss Crossrail, nostalgia, Amy Winehouse, the twelve ste…

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Amy and Ian’s Off Menu menus FIGHT 3:06

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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. This week on Patreon, Amy and Ian look back at their Off Menu menus, and …

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Meeting people IRL, paying on dates and being a one-night stand baby with Thor Stenhaug 1:03:05

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It’s the series finale, and to celebrate, this week we welcome the podcast’s first EVER straight, single man - comedian Thor Stenhaug! He answers questions like: how do you approach someone you fancy in real life? Who should pay on a date? And where is the top kissing spot of South London? Thor is going on tour around the UK with his brilliant show…

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Perfect Saints - Rachel Robinson 34:57

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It’s the series finale, and Lucy and Sam name their all-time favourite saints. Amen. If you want to send a message or voice note to the podcast, email it to [email protected] or WhatsApp to +447541967499 Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam …

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Father Figure by Emma Forrest with Emma Forrest 52:42

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This week's book guest is Father Figure by Emma Forrest. Sara and Cariad are joined by writer and director Emma Forrest. Emma has published five novels and two critically acclaimed memoirs and was named as one of Variety's 'Top 10 Screenwriters to Watch’. In this episode they discuss Watching people from busses, fantasies, ear-worms, obsession and …

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Creaky Bow, Mr Dongle-Dongle and Thwack (with guest correspondent Maisie Adam) 59:21

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It's the series finale, and Ian and Amy are joined in the studio by guest correspondent Maisie Adam! To celebrate, you can enjoy the full video episode over on our Patreon. Headlines this week include: a couple devastated as their favourite Pizza Hut shuts down, and a sheep is absolutely "asking for it" in Yorkshire. Maisie is going on tour with he…

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Yorkshire News of the Week Quiz 2:12

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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. This week on Patreon, Ian and Amy do the BBC's Yorkshire News of the Week…

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Botox, wanking, and British vs. American crushes with Amy Annette 1:08:25

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This week Single Ladies are joined by comedian and wing-womanner Amy Annette. She answers questions like: what on earth is face-tuning? Is the American approach to dating better than British? And should you warn the person you’re wing-wommaning before making a move on their behalf? Amy Annette is performing her brilliantly funny show ‘Busy Body’ at…

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Body Parts 39:19

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Professors Beaumont and Campbell examine the human body. If you want to send a message or voice note to the podcast, email it to [email protected] or WhatsApp to +447541967499 Recorded and edited Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acas…

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Honky Tonk and a Winky Wonk (with guest correspondent Josie Long) 51:59

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Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith find the silliest news from up north, and are joined by guest correspondent Josie Long! Headlines this week include: a honky-tonk bar with a shushy-shush policu, and a retiring greengrocer with too many mates to mention. Josie is on tour with her incredible stand-up show 'Now Is The Time Of Monsters'. For tickets and info…

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White Male Stand-Up by Alan Davies (Live from the London Podcast Festival, Kings Place) 1:01:51

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This week's book guest is White Male Stand-Up by Alan Davies. In a very special episode recorded live at the London Podcast Festival Sara and Cariad are joined by the incredible comedian, writer and actor Alan Davies. Best known for starring in the hit BBC series Jonathan Creek and for his regular appearances as a panellist on QI, they discuss his …

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Ep. 295: The End-of-Year Sprint: My Biggest November VO Wins (and Losses) 23:53

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Send us a text I’m back! And today I’m diving into the end of the year… the big wins, the momentum, and yeah—some of the stuff giving me major heartburn right now. A lot of voice actors don’t realize this, but the holiday stretch is prime time for scooping up extra VO work. Tons of actors check out for the season, and they let opportunities fly rig…

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Bonus Admiral Fallow 5:24

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Lily Allen’s album and Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now? 39:13

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This week Amy and Harriet discuss Lily Allen’s incredible tell-all album West End Girl, as well as the viral article by Chanté Joseph: Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now? (Spoiler: it is) Harriet is going on tour with her brand new show 'Floozy' in autumn 2026. For tickets and information head to plosive.co.uk. Enjoy extra content on Patreon at…

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Teenage Apologies 30:56

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Sincerest apologies. Lucy and Sam say sorry to everyone they’ve wronged. If you want to send a message or voice note to the podcast, email it to [email protected] or WhatsApp to +447541967499 Recorded and edited Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hosted on…

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You've gone noodle doodle (with guest correspondent Admiral Fallow) 57:36

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Amy and Ian find the weirdest news from up t'north, and are joined by guest correspondents Sarah Hayes and Louis Abbott from the band Admiral Fallow! Headlines this week include: an impressive delay-repay scam, and some (Yorkshire) pudding on (black) pudding action. Admiral Fallow's brand new album First Of The Birds is out now! Available online, o…

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Audiobooks with Juliet Stevenson 55:41

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This week Sara and Cariad are joined for a very special episode all about audiobooks by the queen of audio narration - BAFTA nominated and Olivier award winning actress, Juliet Stevenson. In this episode they discuss Elizabeth Gaskell, kids books, bully directors, José Saramago, acting and Geordie accents. The Speakies British Audio Awards take pla…

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The A-Z of Evil Storm Names 3:26

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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. This week on Patreon, Ian and Amy make up new storm names from A-Z. Got a…

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The WORST excuse to get out of a date and finding things hot when you shouldn’t (Live at the London Podcast Festival 2025) 52:12

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This week’s Single Ladies is a special LIVE edition of the podcast, recorded at the London Podcast Festival! Harriet and Amy ask the audience for their own dating horror stories, and share some of their own... To hear everything that was too spicy for the main episode, sign up to our Patreon at patreon.com/SingleLadiesInYourArea And check out datin…

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Perfect Brian 1 30:35

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Lucy and Sam welcome back a Perfect Brian to Perfect Brains. Groovy baby. If you want to send a message or voice note to the podcast, email it to [email protected] or WhatsApp to +447541967499 Recorded and edited Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam Campbell. Hoste…

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By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept by Elizabeth Smart 43:22

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This week's book guest is By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept by Elizabeth Smart. In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss romance, T. S. Eliot, obsessive love and sniffing glue. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss people who have taken their own lives. By Grand Central Statio…

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Anything can be a piss cloth (with guest correspondent Molly McGuinness) 45:45

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Amy and Ian find the weirdest news from up t'north, and are joined by guest correspondent Molly McGuinness! Headlines this week include: a garden centre with a dog-piss problem, and the soul of a man is trapped in a fish. Molly will be performing her award-winning show 'Slob' at London's Soho Theatre. For tickets and information head to sohotheatre…

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Couple a mow-the-lawns on't ken 1:23

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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. This week on Patreon, Ian and Amy challenge Hollywood A-lister Jacob Elor…

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Cafés 30:11

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Sausage, chips ’n' beans please. Lucy and Sam place an order at their perfect caff. If you want to send a message or voice note to the podcast, email it to [email protected] or WhatsApp to +447541967499 Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Sam Campbell. Theme music by Charlie Pelling, Lucy Beaumont and Sam C…

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Saying no to your type, man whispering and leaning into the unhinged with Urooj Ashfaq 1:03:19

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Single Ladies are joined this week by wonderful comedian Urooj Ashfaq! She asks questions like: How do you avoid going for your usual type? Is it helpful to get in the middle of your friends’ relationships? And how can you tell if a man is flirting …or he’s just trying to rob you? Urooj is in the UK for the rest of November with her brilliant show …

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Why is she a triangle? (with guest correspondent Suzi Ruffell) 48:20

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Amy and Ian find the weirdest news from up t'north, and are joined by guest correspondent Suzi Ruffell! Headlines this week include : The world's stinkiest fruit causes chaos in Lytham, and a hot naked man is on the loose. Catch Suzi on tour around the UK with her brilliant stand-up show 'The Juggle'. For tickets and information head to suziruffell…

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A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews with Miriam Toews 54:49

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This week's book guest is A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews. Sara and Cariad are joined by Miriam Toews the internationally acclaimed and award-winning author of such works as A Complicated Kindness, Fight Night, All My Puny Sorrows and Women Talking on which the Oscar-winning film was based. In this episode they discuss writing conferences…

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Kevin’s got two eyes! 1:46

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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 story, someone's left something despicable in the to…

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

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

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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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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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Murals - Dean Zeus Colman and Gill Adams 25:16

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

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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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Book-street's Back Alright! 21:54

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

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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

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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…