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DaysStar Wars DayIt's Star Wars Day, and Ian and Amanda are back in the studio after a 3-year hiatus, ready to geek out. Ian unleashes his inner nerd, while Amanda gamely dons Princess Leia buns. The duo welcomes special guest Quizmaster 3000, a Star Wars trivia bot, who puts their knowledge to the test. May the Fourth be with them!Episode LinksOur previous episode from June 2021: International Day of YogaStar Wars DayQuizMaster 3000, available for you to use if you subscribe to ChatGPT PlusThe Star Wars Saga: Introducing Machete OrderPhineas and Ferb Star Wars episode, including my favourite number...
2024-05-0433 min
DaysInternational Day of YogaAfter some initial confusion on Ian’s part, the crew gets together with Yoga teacher and all-round awesome person Marie Burns to celebrate the UN’s International Day of Yoga. Marie explains how anyone who can breathe can do yoga, Amanda explains why she used to like playing Sleeping Lions, and Ian makes some rash promises.Episode LinksYoga with Marie, where you can sign up for her amazing classes - remote or local!UN International Day of YogaYoga music by Ian, with special guest vocals from George, and inspiration from the Ilkley train.
2021-06-2141 min
DaysNational Walking MonthLinksSwastika stone"Tell them of us"iPhone Ordnance Survey appGolf balls at RAF Menwith Hill
2021-05-0129 min
DaysMole Day - 23rd October 2020It’s Mole Day, and Ian & Amanda have to figure out which of the many meanings of the word “mole” they are supposed to be celebrating. Fortunately, scientist Dr Anna Watson from CHEM Trust is there to help. The resulting conversation contains almost no moles, but does have some top tips for keeping Bad Chemicals at bay.LinksCHEM Trust, where Anna works.The weight of a mole of water, a mole of alcohol, and of the animal.Links to more information on the harmful chemicals and substances mentioned in the episode:New investigation finds...
2020-10-2325 min
DaysWorld Postcard Day – 1st October 2020It's World Postcard Day, and Ian and Amanda talk to John Sheehan from Ghost Postcards, who tells some great stories about old postcards, and shares how he has been able to reunite some of them with the relatives of their original senders and recipients. So have a listen, send a postcard for World Postcard Day, and if you haven't received one for a while then... well we have that covered too! Listen to find out more.The World Postcard Day website, and their Official Postcard.Links for Ghost Postcards:John's first postcard, from his Ghost Postcards Origin Story...
2020-10-0137 min
DaysInternational Talk Like A Pirate Day - 19th September 2020Arrrr me hearties, it's International Talk Like A Pirate Day. Ian and Amanda get a whole new perspective on pirates from special guest Alex Barker from Be More Pirate. They talk about causing good trouble, challenging the status quo, and why we think pirates sound like that. Arrrr.Be More Pirate by Sam ConniffHow To: Be More Pirate by Alex Barker and Sam ConniffBe More Pirate website.Robert Newton on IMDB and playing Long John Silver in the 1950 movie version of Treasure Island.
2020-09-1941 min
DaysRoald Dahl Day - 13th September 2020It’s Roald Dahl Day, and Ian and Amanda are celebrating in the Grove Bookshop in Ilkley, with manager Mike Sansbury. Amanda shows off her vintage book collection, Ian explains why he spends so much time in the loo, and Mike tells us which Charlie and the Chocolate Factory film is the best.Links1970s cover for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as owned by Amanda.Episode of Jackanory from 1974 featuring Kenneth WilliamsFind The Grove Bookshop on the web, and like and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
2020-09-1335 min
DaysInternational Bacon Day - 5th September 2020Ian & Amanda celebrate International Bacon Day, and are joined once again by Farmer Jan from Muckleton Meats who schools them in how to cook a full English breakfast.LinksPershore Plum FestivalMasticationHomeground Podcast - KendalMuckleton Meats
2020-09-0523 min
DaysNational Banana Split Day - 25th August 2020In this mini-episode, Ian and Amanda's banana splits are judged and found wanting.LinksBanana splitSilly time lapse video of Amanda and Ian making banana splits
2020-08-2513 min
DaysWorld Photography Day - 19th August 2020In this bumper episode, Amanda and Ian have a wide ranging conversation with photographer Mark Waddington, who picks just one of his shots to share for World Photography Day, where we are all encouraged to share a single photo with a simple purpose: to share our world with the world. LinksWorld Photography DayFlickr - almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the worldMark Waddington on FlickrIan on FlickrMamiya C330 Twin Lens Reflex CameraFive Times Bigger Than Full Frame at a Fraction of the Cost: The Mamiya RB67H...
2020-08-2131 min
DaysNational Prosecco Day - 13th August 2020Welcome to our first mini-episode, in which Amanda and Ian celebrate National Prosecco Day by opening a bottle, and accidentally pouring some into their shoes.LinksWine Folly - Champagne vs ProseccoDecanter - What’s the difference between Champagne and ProseccoGoogle Trends: Champagne, Prosecco & CavaChampagne O’Clock
2020-08-1312 min
DaysNational Lollipop Day - 20th July 2020Ian Smith and Amanda Danells-Bewley get together to celebrate National Lollipop Day, but is the looming spectre of the Child Catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang holding Amanda back? They are joined by Ian from Panda Sweets, an amazing retro online sweetshop, who reveals some of the unusual lollipop flavours that he has offered in the past. Amanda worries about Kojak’s dental bills, Ian is astonished to discover that cake pops are a thing, and they both wonder if they attended the same Marillion gig at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1988.LinksThe Child Ca...
2020-07-2023 min
DaysNational Hot Dog Day - 15th July 2020We’re celebrating National Hotdog Day in the wrong country on the wrong day. Listen in to hear Amanda and Ian talk to Farmer Jan from Muckleton Meats. Jan explains how sausages are made, Amanda learns why they are called “bangers”, and Ian recycles an old sitcom joke.LinksIs Today National Hot Dog Day? A Look at the Hot Dog Day MysteryNational Hot Dog and Sausage Council“Veally good”Bangers & MashLeft Bank Two by the NoveltonesMuckleton MeatsAnd finally...Let us know your thoughts on this episode by getting in...
2020-07-1536 min
DaysNational Don’t Step on a Bee Day - 10th July 2020It's National Don't Step on a Bee Day, and your hosts Ian Smith and Amanda Danells-Bewley are proceeding undeterred by the absence of a bee expert. Listen in as Ian is defeated in the bee quiz, Amanda gets excited about the Chocolate Mining Bee, and they both debate whether bee hotels should be more like the Ritz or more down-market.LinksBee QuizBee Saver KitsBuilding a Bee HotelDon't Feed Sugar Water to Exhausted BeesChocolate Mining BeesAnd finally...Let us know your thoughts on this episode by getting in...
2020-07-1023 min
DaysWorld Chocolate Day - 7th July 2020World Chocolate Day is here, and so is our first episode! Get the gourmet chocolate in, and join us, Amanda Danells-Bewley and Ian Smith, for our debut episode where we talk to very special guest Frank Laws. Frank is the proprietor of Frankly Delicious, and operates his own ethical chocolate factory in his flat in Leeds. Listen in as Frank shares how he makes chocolate, Amanda learns something about chocolate buttons, and Ian discovers his New Favourite Thing.Links to some of the things discussedWorld Chocolate DayMaillard EffectTony's ChocolonelyLinks to...
2020-07-0735 min
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2020-06-1802 min
Ilkley Lockdown PodcastEp8 - Ian SmithIn this episode the tables are turned and the spotlight is put onto Ian. Amanda Danells-Bewley returns to the podcast, and takes over the driving seat for an episode. She gets Ian to share some of his own lockdown experiences, and they cover everything from tech through to birdsong, and Ian’s nocturnal exercise walks through the town. Links Ian’s freelance business, craftscale Ltd One of Ian’s circular walking routes on Ilkley Moor MIND: How nature benefits mental health Ilkley Lockdown Episode 4: Duncan Cooper - reinforcing your immune system
2020-05-2212 minIlkley Lockdown PodcastEp5 - Amanda Danells-BewleyIn this episode, I talk to Amanda Danells-Bewley, whose day job is as a consultant helping charities to get their message out and raise funds. Since COVID-19, she‘s been doing something rather different! She speaks to me from the most unusual office environment that I’ve encountered so far while making this podcast, and shares what she’s been up to! Links Ilkley Scrubs Sewing Team Danells and Bewley Consultants Ilkley Coronavirus Response contact form Clark Foley Centre Community Action Bradford & District (CABAD) Ilkley & District Good Neighbours
2020-05-1115 min