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Kent Showstoppers: Honk!CastKent Showstoppers: Honk! It's Drake!The tables are turned. The Ducklings (Sarah, Jayden and Teresa) return to the podcast to become the interviewers for Andy. The dive in to what it's like to be Co-Director, what hacks he has when everything's getting a bit much and what life may look like once the show is over. You can grab your tickets to see Honk! from Kent Showstoppers at The Central Theatre in Chatham on August 1st and 2nd by heading to https://www.medwayticketslive.co.uk/event/Honk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-2537 minKent Showstoppers: Honk!CastKent Showstoppers: It's the Ducklings!Duck! Chaos incoming! The Ducklings (Sarah, Teresa and Jayden) join their Dad, Drake (Andy) for a family chat around the kitchen table. They chat all about how to bring a Duckling to life on stage, their ability to become a little family unit and just how horrible Teresa's feral duckling is. Grab your tickets for Kent Showstoppers production of Honk! at The Central Theatre in Chatham on August 1st and 2nd at https://www.medwayticketslive.co.uk/event/Honk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-2447 minKent Showstoppers: Honk!CastKent Showstoppers: Honk! It's The Choreographer!Andy (Drake) sits down with Alice, the shows Choreographer to talk about her experience, her journey to becoming a choreographer and just what it's like to be quacked at. You can buy your tickets to see Honk! at The Central Theatre in Chatham at https://www.medwayticketslive.co.uk/event/Honk on August 1st and 2nd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-2234 minKent Showstoppers: Honk!CastKent Showstoppers: Honk! It's The Uglies!The one we've all been waiting for. Andy (Drake) sits down with Luke and Miles who both play Ugly in Kent Showstoppers production of Honk! at The Central Theatre in Chatham. They chat about the best methods for producing a world class HONK, Luke falling off someones leg (probably Andy's) and what they hope the audience will take away from the show. You can grab your tickets at https://www.medwayticketslive.co.uk/event/Honk for performances on Friday August 1st at 7:30pm and Saturday August 2nd at 2:00pm and 7:30pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2025-07-1434 minKent Showstoppers: Honk!CastKent Showstoppers: Honk! It's Queenie and Lowbutt!This time, Andy (Drake) is joined by Bev and Lindsey who play Lowbutt and Queenie. They chat about the terror of auditions, what course of therapy the character of Ugly might need and mastering times for military personnel. You can grab your tickets for Honk! at The Central Theatre in Chatham on August 1st and 2nd by heading to https://www.medwayticketslive.co.uk/event/Honk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-0745 minKent Showstoppers: Honk!CastKent Showstoppers: Honk! It's Maureen, Henrietta and Grace!It's a PUBCAST! Andy (Drake) heads off to the pub with Ashlee (Maureen), Natasha (Grace) and Mel (Henrietta) to chat all things Honk! There's a deep dive in to the intricacies of comedy, the sheer amount of standout moments in the show and the introduction of Auntie Moo Moo. To grab your tickets to see Honk! at The Central Theatre in Chatham on August 1st and 2nd, head over to https://www.medwayticketslive.co.uk/event/Honk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-0342 minKent Showstoppers: Honk!CastKent Showstoppers: Honk! It's Turkey and Maggie Pie!This episode, Andy (Drake) is joined by Emma (Turkey) and Hayley (Maggie Pie/Barnacles) to chat about innuendo, gobbling and taking on some extra responsibilities to bring Kent Showstoppers production of Honk! at The Central Theatre in Chatham to life. Grab your tickets for Friday 1st August at 7:30pm and Saturday 2nd August at 2:30pm and 7:30pm at https://www.medwayticketslive.co.uk/event/Honk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-3043 minKent Showstoppers: Honk!CastKent Showstoppers: Honk! It's Greylag and Bullfrog!This episode, Andy who plays Drake, is joined by Ben (Bullfrog) and Jordan (Greylag) from Kent Showstoppers production of Honk! They chat costumes, their favourite moments of the show and how mental health crops up in the show too! Grab your tickets for the show at The Central Theatre in Chatham on August 1st and 2nd at https://www.medwayticketslive.co.uk/event/Honk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-2340 minKent Showstoppers: Honk!CastKent Showstoppers: Honk! It's The SwansAndy (Drake) sits round the kitchen table with Paul (Father Swan) and Lindsey (Mother Swan) to chat about Kent Showstoppers latest production of Honk! at The Central Theatre in Chatham on August 1st and 2nd 2025. Expect such diverse topics as fun with Broccoli, Andy's early pants experience at The Central and what one woman show Lindsey should be in. Grab your tickets for the show at https://www.medwayticketslive.co.uk/event/Honk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-1936 minKent Showstoppers: Honk!CastKent Showstoppers: Honk! It's The CatEvery good story needs an even better villain! This episode, Andy (Drake) chats to Chris (The Cat) about Kent Showstoppers latest production, Honk! On Friday August 1st and Saturday August 2nd at The Central Theatre in Chatham, Chris will embody the constantly hungry Cat and shares his new version of the character with Andy, chats about the pros and cons of taking on such a physical role and how to settle the debate of whether cats are better than dogs. Grab your tickets for all three performances this summer at https://www.medwayticketslive.co.uk/event/Honk Hosted on...2025-06-1232 minKent Showstoppers: Honk!CastKent Showstoppers: Honk! It's Mary and CharlieAndy (Drake) sits down round the kitchen table with Mary (Ensemble) and Charlie (Gosling, Soloist and Ensemble) to chat all things Honk! They cover confidence building, why the story of the show is more relevant today than it's ever been and why on earth Mary thinks she's a Mallard! You can grab your tickets for Honk! at The Central Theatre in Chatham on Friday August 1st at 7:30pm and Saturday August 2nd at 2:00pm and 7:30pm by following this link https://www.medwayticketslive.co.uk/event/Honk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-0938 minKent Showstoppers: Honk!CastKent Showstoppers: Honk!Cast with the Ensemble Kids!Andy (who plays Drake) is back with another Kent Showstoppers podcast all about the 2025 production of Honk! For the first episode, he's joined by Maddie, Charlie and Amelia who take us through what their auditions were like, why they wanted to be involved, what the audience should be excited to see in the show and who can Honk the loudest with no breath left in their body. Grab your tickets to see Honk! at The Central Theatre in Chatham on Friday August 1st at 7:30pm and on Saturday August 2nd at 2:00pm and 7:30pm https://www.medwayticketslive.co.uk/event...2025-06-0529 min
Kent Showstoppers: OMIPOD!Kent Showstoppers: OMIPOD! It's EMMETT FOREST!Jo takes over the podcast and turns the tables on Andy and quizzes him about how he got involved in Kent Showstoppers and what led him back in to Musical Theatre. Things also get deep when the cast send in their questions for Andy. Grab your tickets at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on?q=Kent%20show%20stoppers for TONIGHTS (Friday 20th September) performance at 7:30pm and TOMORROWS (Saturday 21st September) performances at 2:00pm and 7:30pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-2057 minKent Showstoppers: OMIPOD!Kent Showstoppers: OMIPOD! It's the DIRECTOR!Finally! It's time to grill Jo, the Director of Kent Showstoppers production of Legally Blonde. Andy (who plays Emmett) sits down in her kitchen to chat through the casting, the organisation, the highs and the lows of putting on a complex production like this. We also find out what goes in to a Directors Survival Kit. Grab your tickets at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on?q=Kent%20show%20stoppers for TONIGHTS (Friday 20th September) performance at 7:30pm and TOMORROWS (Saturday 21st September) performances at 2:00pm and 7:30pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-2050 minKent Showstoppers: OMIPOD!Kent Showstoppers: OMIPOD! It's Professor Callahan!It's the 13th episode which means it's time for the real villain of the show. Andy (who plays Emmett) is joined by Chris who plays Professor Callahan. Backstage again at The Queens Hall Theatre, they chat through the intricacies of crafting a darker Callahan, what Andy learnt from watching Chris perform and he even teaches Andy some Welsh! Get your tickets right now at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on?q=Kent%20show%20stoppers for the Friday 20th September 7:30pm performance and the Saturday 21st September 2pm and 7:30pm performances at The Queens Hall Theatre in Cranbrook. Hosted...2024-09-1825 minKent Showstoppers: OMIPOD!Kent Showstoppers: OMIPOD! It's Brooke Wyndham!As they get closer to opening night, Andy (who plays Emmett) is joined by Grace (who plays Brooke Wyndham) backstage at The Queens Hall Theatre. They talk through creating the character of Brooke, the science of skipping ropes and why Andy can't avoid staring at Grace's bum! If you want to see what all this fuss is about, get your tickets to Legally Blonde at The Queens Hall Theatre in Cranbrook on Friday 20th September (at 7:30pm) and Saturday 21st September (at 2pm and 7:30pm) by heading to https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on?q=Kent%20show%20stoppers...2024-09-1827 minKent Showstoppers: OMIPOD!Kent Showstoppers: OMIPOD! It's more Delta Nu's!Squeezed in to his car, Andy (who plays Emmett) is joined by more Delta Nu girls! Shannon, Becky, Nicola and Laura tell Andy all about how they got involved, how to craft a character with just one line and how emotionally damaging dressing up as a sperm can be! You can grab your tickets for Legally Blonde at The Queens Hall Theatre in Cranbrook at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/cranbrook/the-queens-hall-theatre/legally-blonde/2024-09-21/d-pvemmwhygzylkDon't forget, there's the 7:30pm show on Friday September 20th and a 2:00pm and 7:30pm show on Saturday 21st September...2024-09-1039 minKent Showstoppers: OMIPOD!Kent Showstoppers: OMIPOD! It's the Musical Director, Esther!Back at the Pub, Andy (Emmett) is joined by Esther, our Musical Director for Legally Blonde! They chat through the joys of combining dyslexia with 6 part harmonies, Anxiety and how humour combats it, the MANY innuendos and Esther's dog Annie joining the cast! You can grab your tickets for Legally Blonde at The Queens Hall Theatre on Friday 20th September at 7:30pm and Saturday 21st September at 2:00pm and 7:30pm at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/cranbrook/the-queens-hall-theatre/legally-blonde/2024-09-21/d-pvemmwhygzylk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-0648 minKent Showstoppers: OMIPOD!Kent Showstoppers: OMIPOD! It's the Harvard Gang! (Part 2)Picking up where we left off (with Andy being rudely interrupted), Sam (Aaron Shultz), Jordan (Dimitri Samaras), Millie (Enid Hoopes) and Paul (Pforzheimer and many more) continue their chat about how injuries have forced them to reassess how to portray their characters, why you should come and see the show and how Dimitri wants invade Belgium by Hovercraft! Tickets for Legally Blonde at The Queens Hall Theatre can be found at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/cranbrook/the-queens-hall-theatre/legally-blonde/2024-09-21/d-pvemmwhygzylk and you're welcome to come along to all three shows taking place on Friday September 20th at 7:30...2024-09-0333 minKent Showstoppers: OMIPOD!Kent Showstoppers: OMIPOD! It's the Harvard Gang! (Part 1)Andy (Emmett) is joined once again in his garden but this time with the gang from Harvard. Sam (Aaron Shultz), Jordan (Dimitri Samaras), Millie (Enid Hoopes) and Paul (Pforzheimer and many others) talk through auditions, what their characters are really thinking and highlight Andy's inability to plug a laptop in. Tickets to see Legally Blonde at The Queens Hall Theatre can be found at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/cranbrook/the-queens-hall-theatre/legally-blonde/2024-09-21/d-pvemmwhygzylk for the shows on Friday September 20th at 7:30pm and Saturday September 21st at 2:00pm and 7:30pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast...2024-09-0236 minKent Showstoppers: OMIPOD!Kent Showstoppers: OMIPOD! It's the Delta Nu's! (Part 2)The Holy Trinity are still in Andy's (Emmett) garden. Laura, Belle and Millie chat about the joy of being inappropriate, juggling rehearsals with full time jobs, other halves, planning weddings and being Mums. There's also a suggestion for how Andy can have the tables turned on him! Brought to you with the additional help of background bird song! Tickets for the show are on https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/cranbrook/the-queens-hall-theatre/legally-blonde/2024-09-21/d-pvemmwhygzylk with shows on Friday September 20th at 7:30pm and Saturday September 21st at 2:00pm and 7:30pm! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2024-08-3040 minKent Showstoppers: OMIPOD!Kent Showstoppers: OMIPOD! It's the Delta Nu's! (Part 1)Chaos reigns as Andy (Emmett) is joined by the three Delta Nu's (Elle's besties). Laura (Margot), Belle (Serena) and Millie (Pilar Rice) relax in Andy's garden with a G&T (or tea if you're Laura) and chat about their characters, creating the choreography and how best to use a handheld fan! Tickets for Legally Blonde at The Queens Hall Theatre in Cranbrook can be found at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/cranbrook/the-queens-hall-theatre/legally-blonde/2024-09-21/d-pvemmwhygzylk with shows on Friday September 20th at 7:30pm and Saturday 21st September at 2:00pm and 7:30pm. Hosted on Acast. See...2024-08-2942 minKent Showstoppers: OMIPOD!Kent Showstoppers: OMIPOD! It's ELLE WOODS!The one we've all been waiting for! Andy (Emmett) is joined by our leading lady, Izzy who plays the ever so fabulous Elle Woods. They chat all things costumes, on stage kissing and the important message of a seemingly silly, big, pink musical. Tickets for the shows on the 20th and 21st of September can be found at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/cranbrook/the-queens-hall-theatre/legally-blonde/2024-09-21/d-pvemmwhygzylkIf you've been affected by any of the issues raised, help and support can be found at https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/help-after-rape-and-sexual-assault/2024-08-2853 minKent Showstoppers: OMIPOD!Kent Showstoppers: OMIPOD! It's Paulette and KyleBack on Nans bed and munching on Celebrations, Andy (Emmett) is joined by Bobby (Kyle) and Sarah (Paulette) to chat about finding your confidence, Andy's woeful visit to the gym and spectacular spoilers! Make sure to grab your tickets to Legally Blonde at The Queens Hall Theatre on September 20th at 7:30pm and September 21st at 2:00pm and 7:30pm by heading to https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/cranbrook/the-queens-hall-theatre/legally-blonde/2024-09-21/d-pvemmwhygzylk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-2741 minKent Showstoppers: OMIPOD!Kent Showstoppers: OMIPOD! It's more Ensemble (Teresa and Joe)Andy (Emmett) is joined by Ensemble members Joe and Teresa to chat through their many characters and it gets a little Kinky. Grab your tickets for Legally Blonde at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/cranbrook/the-queens-hall-theatre/legally-blonde/2024-09-21/d-pvemmwhygzylk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-2438 minKent Showstoppers: OMIPOD!Kent Showstoppers: OMIPOD! It's some of the Ensemble (Ben, Natasha and Ashlee)It's a PUBCAST! Andy (Emmett) is joined in the pub garden by three members of the Ensemble of Kent Showstoppers production of Legally Blonde, namely Ben, Natasha and Ashlee. Innuendo aplenty, the twins become a bra and much more. Grab your tickets for the show at The Queens Hall Theatre in Cranbrook on Friday 20th September at 7:30pm and Saturday 21st September at 2:00pm and 7:30pm by heading to https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/cranbrook/the-queens-hall-theatre/legally-blonde/2024-09-21/d-pvemmwhygzylk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-2238 minKent Showstoppers: OMIPOD!Kent Showstoppers: OMIPOD! It's Vivienne and WarnerAndy (Emmett) sits down on his Nans bed with Ivan (Warner) and Maddie (Vivienne) to talk about how they ended up with the roles of the villains of the show and demonstrate just how bad they are at keeping spoilers a secret. You can grab your ticket for Kent Showstoppers production of Legally Blonde on the 20th and 21st of September 2024 at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on?q=Kent%20show%20stoppers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-1740 min
Maidstone Radios Breakfast Show: The ChatsThe Chats with James HallRanked 8th in the world, James Hall won an epic silver medal at this years Commonwealth Games in the Mens individual all-round competition, even with an ankle injury. He chatted to Andy about how to power through, a perfect chill out spot in Maidstone and those big steps gymnasts have to take to get to the corner of the mat in a floor routine. Listen to the show live every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at wearemaidstone.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-1117 minMaidstone Radios Breakfast Show: The ChatsThe Chats about With Love and Peace from UkrainePeter Colmer sat down in the studio with Andy to talk about the joys and the difficulties of getting two members of the Ukrainian Philharmonic Orchestra to the UK (with their accordions) all ready to tour the UK raising money for Hippokrat, a charity in Ukraine helping those affected by the Chernobyl disaster and those affected by the current war. You can listen live to the Breakfast Show every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7am at wearemaidstone.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-0415 minMaidstone Radios Breakfast Show: The ChatsThe Chats with Jenny EclairThe first woman to ever win the Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Jenny Eclair chats to Andy about turning 60, enjoying the menopause, the unfortunate taste of tinned Salmon and she plays Punchline. You can find tickets for Jenny tour at https://jennyeclair.com and as always, listen to the Maidstone Radio Breakfast Show every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7am at wearemaidstone.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-2918 minMaidstone Radios Breakfast Show: The ChatsThe Chats with Conservative Sally-Ann MarksSally-Ann Marks is the Chairman of the Maidstone and The Weald Conservative Association and she answered some of Andy's questions. Does she feel let down by her party's leadership? Who should replace Boris Johnson? Where do we stand on taxes? Listen to the show live every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7am at wearemaidstone.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-1519 minMaidstone Radios Breakfast Show: The ChatsThe Chats with Labour Cllr Maureen CleatorLabour Cllr Maureen Cleator came in to the studio earlier as part of the Breakfast Show's week of political interviews. Where have the Conservatives been going wrong? How do we solve public transport? And does Maidstone really have an MP that works for them? Listen to the show live every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7am at wearemaidstone.com. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-1519 minMaidstone Radios Breakfast Show: The ChatsThe Chats with Green Cllr Stuart JefferyHow possible is it to get a Green MP for Maidstone? Are there any candidates running in the Conservative leadership race that would help the Green party's aims? Andy sat down with Stuart Jeffery, Maidstone's only Green Councillor to discuss all this and more. To listen to the show live, catch everything from 7am at wearemaidstone.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-1419 minMaidstone Radios Breakfast Show: The ChatsThe Chats with Liberal Democrat Cllr Clive EnglishAll week, Maidstone Radio Breakfast plays host to different representatives of the main political parties and this morning (Wednesday July 13th), Andy spoke with Maidstone Liberal Democrat Councillor, Clive English about the latest goings on in Number 10, the response (or lack of) from Maidstone MP, Helen Grant and the potential future of politics with some local issues chatted about too. Tomorrow we'll be joined by the Green Party. Listen to the show live from 7am at wearemaidstone.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-1317 minMaidstone Radios Breakfast Show: The ChatsThe Chats about No Such Thing As A FishThis episode, Andy has a formal complaint to raise with local Maidstone MP, Helen Grant. He also digs in to the archives to chat to James Harkin, QI Elf and one of the hosts of the podcast, No Such Thing As A Fish. Listen to the show every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7am at wearemaidstone.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-0822 minMaidstone Radios Breakfast Show: The ChatsThe Chats about Foodies FestivalEmma Rule from Foodies Festival chats to Andy about the massive Food, Drink and Music Festival coming to Mote Park in Maidstone on June 24th, 25th and 26th. Don't forget to listen to the show live every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7am at wearemaidstone.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-2416 minMaidstone Radios Breakfast Show: The ChatsThe Chats about Basil BrushWe head back in time to May 2022 when Andy caught up with Basil on his 'Basil Brush: Unleashed' tour and talked knighthoods, dog training, comedy and he even played Punchline. Can Basil get enough punchlines to jokes in 60 seconds? Listen and find out. You can always listen to the Maidstone Radio Breakfast Show live from 7am on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at wearemaidstone.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-1915 minMaidstone Radios Breakfast Show: The ChatsThe Chats about Not A Phase: LiveOn the first episode of The Chats, Andy sits down with Amy Riley from the Hazlitt Institute in Maidstone to talk about Not A Phase: Live, an oral history of LGBTQIA+ people in Maidstone and the surrounding villages. You can always listen live to the Breakfast Show every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7am-10am at wearemaidstone.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-1712 min
Excuse Me, I Have Something To SayHow to train your Dog - with Andy SchooledgeThis week Shaun is joined by Andy Schooledge the founder of Bella Amica Dog Training. Andy is here to help us better understand the inner workings of the minds of our four legged furry friends and to share with us how he works with dog owners to show them that owning a dog is about creating a partnership rather than the old defunct 'I’m the Alpha boss' mentality. Follow Andy and Bella Amica dog training here:Dog Training | Bella Amica Dog Training | MaidstoneBella Amica Dog Training | Facebook@bellaamicadogs • Inst...2021-11-0955 min