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Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Waiting Game
This is Episode 5 of Season 12. It's very late at night, several hours after our elderly protagonist, Helen, was brought in unconscious after an unfortunate collision. The hospital staff at A&E (that's Accident and Emergency for our non UK listeners) are now exhausted as they come to the end of a very long shift. While our elderly protagonist, Helen, is still drifting in her mind between trying to get to grips with her current situation, and having flashback memories of events from her earlier life. You heard Roy R Carruthers as Philip, Patricia Gray as the Cafe...
2025-12-26
16 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Return of the Bread
"Return of the Bread" is a bonus episode which marks a departure for TMT, in that it is our first attempt at a crossover episode. Characters from our two podcasts, "Am I Old Yet?" and "Baked Off! Live Laugh Loaves!" meet up in Helen's favourite Cheese Shop Cafe in south London, where cafe owner Ilse is getting ready for the lunch time trade. It's been a quiet morning so far, but things are about to hot up when the participants of Caroline's online cookery class arrive from various parts of the United Kingdom to meet up with their tutor...
2025-11-21
19 min
Baked Off!
Return of the Bread
Thunder's Mouth Theatre presents "Return of the Bread", a crossover episode in which characters from our two podcast, "Am I Old Yet?" and "Baked Off! Live Laugh Loaves" meet up in Helen's favourite Cheese Shop Cafe in south London, where cafe owner Ilse is getting ready for the lunch time trade. It's been a quiet morning so far, but things are about to hot up when the participants of Caroline's online cookery class arrive from various parts of the United Kingdom to meet up with their tutor Margot, who is about to fly in from Australia for a visit.
2025-11-21
19 min
Baked Off!
Breaded Bliss
Thunder’s Mouth Theatre presents: “Breaded Bliss” Episode 8, the finale to this audio fiction podcast “Baked Off! Live laugh loaves”. In Brisbane, Margot continues to play detective in her efforts to save Arthur’s medical practice. In Liverpool, Angelica enjoys some of Julianna’s baking and finally reveals to just what her new job in Edinburgh involves, and how Julianna is implicated in it. In Edinburgh, Duncan provides the ‘sannies’ (that’s Scots for sandwiches) for a picnic with Malcy and Heather. And on Zoom, Caroline hosts the graduation party, with a surprise ending. The cast, in order of appearance, wa...
2025-08-06
27 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Bonus 01 Baked Off
This week, as a bonus, we introduce you to a brand new podcast. I’ve been working on it for around 18 months now, it’s an 8 episode limited series, fully scripted and fully cast audio fiction called “Baked Off! Live, laugh, loaves”. Written and produced by me, with a cast of 10 fabulous voice actors, and new music by John T La Barbera. It has its own feed, and its own website, and it is totally independently available in your podcasting apps. From next week, you’ll need to seek it out either at bakedoffpodcast.com, or in your podcasting app. And n...
2025-05-02
34 min
Baked Off!
Loaves Actually
Welcome to Baked Off! a brand new audio comedy from Thunder's Mouth Theatre and the team who bring you Am I Old Yet?. In this first episode you are introduced Duncan, a young Scots IT consultant in Scotland, Julianna, a middle-aged wife, mother and ex-dancer in England, and Margot, the retired chef in Australia, as well as some of their friends and family members. In future episodes we'll follow their progress as they try to learn how to make sourdough bread, while dealing with all the challenges that life throws in their way. There are musical themes...
2025-05-02
33 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Only Welcomes in the Building
Helen is at home, listening to her favourite folk music programme on the radio when there is a rude interruption downstairs. She and her neighbour Jennifer decide to take action.As usual, this episode deals with everyday challenges rather than world affairs. Although of course, world affairs have their effect.The performers are Christopher McDougall and Flloyd Kennedy.Editing and sound design by Flloyd Kennedy.Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one off tip of $1 or £1 (or more) or take out a monthly subscription.Transcript is a...
2025-01-31
14 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
What Would Helen Do?
Thunder's Mouth Theatre Presents... Am I Old Yet, Welcome back. Here's an extended episode to get us started on Season 11. Helen has been out shopping, and would like nothing better than to put her feet up and relax with a nice hot coffee. Friends and family, however, are in need of her very specific help and advice. You know how it is... EnjoyThe cast was as followsHelen, Janey, Susan were played by Flloyd KennedyPopsy the kitten miaowing, and Apate the Trickster Goddess were played by Frances Broudie OldridgePo...
2025-01-17
25 min
Baked Off!
Baked Off! the Trailer
Introducing some of the characters who occupy the world of 'Baked Off!'. Duncan is a young IT freelancer in Edinburgh, Heather is his landlady. Julianna is a middle-aged ex-dancer who lives in Liverpool with her husband Ade, and son Sammy. Caroline runs an online cookery class, and she has invited her husband's Australian godmother, an elderly, reluctantly retired Michelin Starred chef, to teach the class. Duncan, Julianna and Margot prepare for the first class!Cast:Duncan - Christopher McDougallHeather - Wendy LapAde - Tayo AlukoSammy...
2025-01-08
03 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Introducing Baked Off!
"Am I Old Yet?" is enjoying a hiatus as you've probably noticed. But while Season 11 is being slowly cooked up in the background, we are also working on a brand new podcast. It's called "Baked Off! - Live Laugh Loaves" and the aim is to release it early in 2025. Here's the trailer - you may recognise most of the voices, but the characters are all new!We are also running a crowdfunding campaign to help pay the voice actors, musician, sound designer etc, and we'd be enormously grateful for your support. https://crowdfundr.com/bakedoffthepodcast. There are...
2024-11-21
05 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Power to the Plants
This is the final episode in Season 10. Helen has returned home from her jaunt with Hera to reports that Mr Parks & Gardens is snooping around homeless ex-solder Mike's spot near the bus stop, possibly interfering with the plants in which Demeter has provided some salad and fruit plants at Helen's request in Episode 3 of Season 10. Well! We can't have that, can we? So, it's Helen and granddaughter Susie to the rescue!Cast:Christopher McDougall - CharlieWendy Lap - AnnieSarah Golding - BettyEdward Donnelly - James
2024-09-13
11 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
The Return - Sep 06, 2024
Susie and Janey are still angsting about Helen's disappearance, while Susie's boyfriend Charlie attempts to inject a smidgeon of common sense - brave man! And then Janey and Helen seems to be vieing for the honour of most tech avoidance in the family.Christopher McDougall - Charlie, ReneFlloyd Kennedy - Janey, Susie, Ilse, HelenSFXMessage Bank beep, buttons clicking and phone ringing, courtesy of Flloyd’s iPhone.Cafe ambience - recorded by Flloyd at the Sweet Pea Cafe, West Kirby on the Wirral.Please Support th...
2024-09-06
16 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Breakfast with the Gods
Hera has brought Helen to her home on Mt Olympus, after their short visit to the Amazon rain forest. Zeus is so happy to see her that he just can't help singing about it. And so it came about, that this episode has turned into a musical. You're welcome...Hera - Wendy LapHelen - Flloyd KennedyZeus - Ira SeidensteinMusic - "In the Labyrinth", Song of the Goddess Diana" and "Song of the Minatour", composed and performed by John T La BarberaPlease Support the Show. You...
2024-08-30
15 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Helen's Hellenic Stopover
And now, to return to regular transmission! Hera, the Queen of the Gods, drops by in south London to whisk Helen off to her homeland for a well-deserved mini-break. These two women of way over 'a certain age' have more in common than meets the eye.Cast:Hera - Wendy LapZeus - Ira SeidensteinHelen, American tourist - Flloyd KennedyMusic - "In the Labyrinth" and "Song of the Minotaur" composed and performed by John T La BarberaSFX (freesound.org)75526__robinhood76__01153-great-wings-in-motion
2024-08-23
17 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Interruption to Service
Special Announcement: Please excuse this break in transmission - Episode 6 was going to take us to Greece, where Helen is enjoying the scenery and the sunshine. But in view of the terrible tragedy of the wildfires presently affecting large parts of Greece, including Athens itself, I'd decided to postpone that episode till next week. In the meantime, here is news regarding the development of the new podcast, "Baked Off!" which I hope to be able to bring to you later this year.Voices: Ed Donnelly, John Warner, Andrew Durning, Matthew Field, Wendy Lap, Bernadette Pryde, Andrea Richardson...
2024-08-16
09 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Never Mind Wally! Where's Helen?
Helen has gone missing, so daughter Janey and granddaughter Susie team up to track her down. This episode is an experiment, in that it takes the form of a series of telephone calls. A bit like the old 'epistolatory' genre, only using message bank rather than the post office. Let me know if you think it works - drop your response at https://amIoldyet.com/reviews - just a few words would be great.Helen, Janey, Susie and Jennifer are all played by me, Flloyd Kennedy.The music is from John T La Barbera's album, "...
2024-08-09
17 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Going Potty over Plants
Helen's idea of providing pot plants to people living on the streets has caught the attention of the authorities, and they are not happy about it. But Susie has a plan and Demeter drops by for coffee and a chat, so perhaps it will all work out? Do stick around for the epilogue - and a behind the scenes chat between Ed and Flloyd.Cast:Edward Donnelly - Dafydd the newsreaderFrances Broudie Oldridge - Josie Harkins, roving reporterWayne Stuart-Cole - Parks and Gardens officialFlloyd Kennedy...
2024-08-02
18 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Nana's Question
Helen has received a note from Jennifer, her neighbour who lives in the flat across the corridor with her husband Harry, and her 103 year old grandmother Nana Madeleine. Helen and Madeleine have always enjoyed sharing their thoughts on life, death, mortality and immortality without fear or favour. And this time is no exception, although with a heightened sense of immediacy. Nana Madeleine tries to sleep, but someone needs to speak to her, and the result is - much laughter. Don't forget to stick around for the Epilogue.Cast:Flloyd Kennedy - Helen, Jennifer, Madeleine
2024-07-19
17 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Celebration!
Season 10 kicks off with lots of new beginnings. I'm so happy to be part of the Fable & Folly network, such an honour to be in the company of all the best audio fiction on the airwaves. Here in Am I Old Yet?'s world, it's Helen's 80th birthday, and her friends and family step up to help her to celebrate. Including Hera, Queen of the Greek Gods, and Seffi - otherwise known as Persephone, the Goddess of Spring. Zeus can't be there in person, but he has found a way of making his presence known. There will be feasting...
2024-07-12
16 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
When a Good Plan Comes Together
Episode 10, the grand finale of Season 9, and don't you just love it when a beloved quote from The A Team fits the bill? Helen's plan is actioned by Demeter, Goddess of Nature and Harvests, and by the way, just in case you think those 3D printed houses made out of plastic waste is all made up, here is a link to just one construction company who is doing it already. https://youtu.be/hLQMoKDCo7U?si=DkGIFosl4VY3jdw4The cast isWendy Lap - as Moira McGintyFlloyd Kennedy - as Demeter, H...
2024-04-19
17 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Trees for Houses
Episode 9, the penultimate episode of Season 9 and Helen's plan to turn trees into homes for the homeless is starting to take shape. How does she do it? Listen on..This week's cast is Frankii Phoenix (as Serena Narain), and Flloyd Kennedy as everybody else. The music is by John T La Barbera (listen to more on Spotify).SFX - Freesound.orgCar Horn - 547667__duranburrus__car-hornTunepocket.comTunePocket-Ticking-Smiles-Mischievous-Intro^TunePocket-Office-Desk-Phone-Ring-1-48K-24B^Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one off tip of...
2024-04-12
17 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Saving Mina
Episode 8 continues on with Susie, Charlie and the goddess/nymph Cyllene at Helen's place, coming up with a plan and finding out what Susie and Charlie are up to. Zeus and Hera settle into the homeless shelter, and carry on arguing about who's entitled to help whom.I'm so proud to have been included in the AIRMedia AMPLIFY New Voices programme this year. The workshops are helping enormously with upgrading our marketing and promotional skills. The rest of the cohort are all creating stunning podcasts and I encourage you to try them all. Here's a handy link. h...
2024-04-05
16 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
A Rescue and a Plan
Episode 7 finds Helen enjoying the sunshine in the garden with her neighbour, 103 year old Nana Madeleine. Zeus and Hera have no idea that they've become famous again, René is working part time as a barista in between acting jobs, and Helen calls on Susie and Charlie to help her to put her plan into action, with Cyllene tagging along.Do let me know if you prefer the longer episode! And do you enjoy my little meta digs?Cast:Ira Seidenstein as ZeusWendy Lap as HeraChristopher McDougall as H...
2024-03-29
20 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Talking, Walking, Sorting
The word is out, there are gods amongst us - on the bus even! And Helen manages to get Susie talking about what's going on with her and Charlie. - and to come to a decision!This week's episode is performed by:Roy Caruthers - as Kyrane and Mr Eric FrogshomeWendy Lap - as Sachelle Tayo Aluko - as Tunde, the camera operatorFlloyd Kennedy - as Helen, Susie and CatrionaThe Brekky Show theme music is from Tunepocket.comThe E...
2024-03-22
17 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Feathered Friends
Episode 3 finds Zeus and Hera visiting London for the first time (that we know of). Helen arrives home from her holiday and Suzie is up to something.This week's cast is:Wendy Lap - Hera, Moira McGinty, Child 2, Mina the homeless ladyIra Seidenstein - ZeusSarah Golding - Darlene the lady on the bus, Child 1, Flloyd Kennedy - Helen, Jennifer, SusieMusic is from John T La Barbera's album, "In the Labyrinth".SFX - Freesound.org75526__robinhood76__01153-great-wings-in-motion539954__douglasbrucelookca__roll-aboard-suitcase-rolling-on-hard-surface
2024-03-01
14 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
100 Percent Fool Proof! (Really?)
Helen takes the goddess Demeter to task for providing her with superpowers without any idea how to use them, and the goddess/nymph Cyllene seems to support her. Helen's on a mission to get it right next time. Please take a look at our crowdfunding campaign, to pay the actors (because they're worth it) and buy new equipment. https://fnd.us/AmIOldYet?ref=sh_1DCqMfCast:Cyllene - Sarah GoldingDr Calumn Shrodinger - Christopher McDougallHelen, Demeter, Janey, Susie - Flloyd KennedyMusic - from "In the...
2024-02-23
16 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Somewhere in London
Season 9 already! And Helen is getting back to 'normal' life, performing a poem live at a meeting of the Good and Deadly Poetry Society of South London. But those pesky Greek Gods can't leave her alone for long.The cast is:Henry - Tayo AlukoRaven - Frances Broudie OldridgeHelen - Flloyd KennedyCyllene - Sarah Golding.Music courtesy of John T La Barbera, from his album "In the Labyrinth".Editing, sound design and production by Flloyd Kennedy.
2024-02-16
14 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Are You Old Yet? Dancing into Elderhood with Linda Wilton
BONUS EPISODE: Linda Wilton, Argentine Tango specialist, has been dancing and teaching dance for most of her life. She trained in Argentine Tango with Juan Carlos Copez. Linda shares some of her story with Flloyd Kennedy, and also her thoughts about the process of ageing, and how she is adapting so that she may continue dancing for many years to come. In the cover image, Linda (centre) is being honoured at the 2023 La Feria festival in Liverpool, by Francisco Carrasco (right), Director of Luma Creations, for her work, including bringing the wonderful Argentine Tango singer Martin Alvarado (on the left...
2023-10-08
38 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Family Feud and a Friendly Catchup
There's trouble on Mt Olympus, when Zeus (Ira Seidenstein) arrives home to find out what his favourite child Hermes (Christopher McDonald) has been up to. Rene (also Christopher McDonald) gets the result from his audition for "Kidnapped", and Helen (Flloyd Kennedy) is called to a meeting in the park with Demeter and Seffi (also Flloyd). Lots going on as the adventure continues...Freesound.org:191814__denis-chapon__big-wooden-door-open-close519447__softdistortionfx__wood-footsteps-1 364903__tieswijnen__cooking-boiling 380828__axiologus__pot-of-water-boilingAll other sound fx recorded by me.Please Support the Show. You can either leave...
2023-08-11
16 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Are You Old Yet? Singing into Elderhood with Frankie Armstrong
BONUS EPISODE: Second in this occasional series of interviews/conversations. My guest is singer and activist Frankie Armstrong, still singing and demonstrating in her 80s. Frankie was part of the British Folk Song Revival in the 1960s, has performed with the National Theatre, runs workshops for RCCSD graduate students and she is the founder of the Natural Voice Network. We've been friends since 1967, and our conversations ranges from reminiscences, and the ageing process to singing styles and back again. Full transcript is available here: https://flloydkennedy.com/are-you-old-yet/An extended version of this interview was pu...
2023-07-07
34 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Season 7 Bumper Edition
Here are all the episodes of Season 7 (or Part 2 of Helen's adventures as The Chosen One). Binge to your heart's content, or just hit the pause button whenever you feel like it. CastFrances Broudie Oldridge - Marta Polensky, Josie HarkinsChristopher McDougall - Hermes, ReneIra Seidenstein - Mischa Georgie - Allana NoyesLord Peter Grey - Mike RimmerJonathan - John WarnerDeja Gomez - Tayo AlukoFlloyd Kennedy - everybody else.Please Support the Show. You can...
2023-06-23
1h 35
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
A Bit of a Kerfuffle - Part II
At last, the big finale. Helen finds herself the centre of attention, so she has to take advantage of the situation and see if she can get some real changes happening. The Greek Gods are there to make sure she's safe, Team Helen also in support. Pity it's all a fiction, that's all I can say.Cast: John Warner - JonathanTayo Aluko - DejiChristopher McDougall - HermesFlloyd Kennedy - everybody elseThis is the end of Season 7. I'm about to launch into the world o...
2023-04-07
19 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Who's Got the Power?
Helen's oldest friend, Joey, has some thoughts on the subject. That Gala Dinner is getting closer all the time. At least, now we have some idea what it's in aid of - and litter bins have little to do with it.Cast:Mike Rimmer - Lord Peter CageFlloyd Kennedy - Joey, Helen, Heather Smith (BBC WS Presenter)Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one of tip, or take out a monthly subscription.Transcripts are available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/s10e2 ...
2023-03-24
14 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Can You Keep a Secret?
...because I'm not sure Helen can. When her niece Georgina calls up from Sydney, Australia to find out what's with the strange dog who stopped by for a few days, Helen struggles to keep shtum. But then, Georgie may have some helpful ideas. You can support the programme by sharing it with your friends, clicking like, follow, or subscribe in your podcasting app, by leaving a comment or making a small donation via the website www.amIoldyet.com/reviews or /donate. Thank you for listening. Stay safe.Cast:Allana Noyes - GeorginaFlloyd Kenn...
2023-03-17
14 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Park Bench Chatting
Helen is alone again, as the dog Hermes has gone off to Australia to visit her granddaughter Susie, and to enlist the stray dogs there to join in the litter cleaning campaign. She's enjoying a quiet early morning moment on her favourite park bench when she is joined by a handsome stranger.Cast:Christopher McDougall - HermesFlloyd Kennedy - Helen, JanetSupport the Show. You could leave a one-off tip, or take out a monthly subscription!Transcripts are available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/s7e5
2023-03-10
15 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
That Dog Sure Gets Around
Helen's new friends, a couple of Ancient Greek Gods, are at least attempting to be helpful. Hermes in the form of a dog is staying with Helen in her London flat. Helen's neighbour Jennifer offers help out, and Susie, Helen's granddaughter calls up from Sydney with some exciting news and gets a dose of Gran-advice in return.Cast:Christopher McDougall - Hermes the dogFlloyd Kennedy - Helen, SusieSupport the Show.Transcripts are available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/s7e4 AIR New Voices Amplify Sp...
2023-03-03
15 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Home Again, Jiggety Jig
Helen's mathematician friend Misha has a plan to tidy up the sky littering problem started by Helen and the stray dogs, and Helen has been befriended by a couple of Greek Gods. As you do. Janey agrees to take her home at last, and the BBC World Service has some surprising updates on the side effects of the new strain of poppy seeds that Helen brought into being. Cast:Ira Seidenstein - MishaChristopher McDougall - Hermes the dogFlloyd Kennedy - everybody elseSupport the Show. You can ei...
2023-02-24
15 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Beware the Greeks Bearing Gifts
Helen's friendly walking companion is not a stray dog after all. And she has a name. And those pesky Greek women just cannot leave her alone. But there does seem to be some clarity emerging at last.Cast: Flloyd Kennedy - Helen, ArtemisChristopher McDougall - the dog, Hermes.Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of which this is one! Please leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The theme music featured from Season 6 is from "...
2023-02-17
16 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Blown Away
And we're back! Season 7 finds Helen still in her 'safe house' in a parallel universe, trying to come to terms with her new founds 'super power' for blowing stuff into the air. She has been befriended by a local dog, and a walk through the woods leads to a surprising encounter. Meantime, the dog's owner is unhappy about something...With Frances Brodie Oldridge as Marta and Christopher McDougall as the dog. Everybody else played by Flloyd Kennedy.Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from...
2023-02-10
16 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
The Bumper Edition - Season 6
Here it is, Season 6. All 8 episodes in one file for your binging pleasure. Shortly before Helen's 80th birthday, she suddenly develops a mysterious superpower that could save the planet. What will her family say? Can nice old ladies do such things? Isn't it usually teenagers who are The Chosen One? Helen is in for a whole new adventure. Enjoy—at your own pace! Cast:Christopher McDougall - René, Charlie, Prof Callum Shrodinger, street kid, Detective ZeeEdward Donnelly - Dr LesPenser, Martin the Newsreader, Joe PublicFrances Broudie Oldridge - Josie Harki...
2022-12-23
1h 29
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
It's a Start
Send us a Text Message.Final episode for Season 6, and some of Helen's wishes come home to roost. As she suspected, there are always unintended consequences.Cast:Christopher McDougall - Charlie, Detective ZeeTed Grey - Dr EdelsteinPatricia Grey - NurseFrances Broudie Oldridge - Dr Marta PolenskyMike Rimmer - Lord Peter CageFlloyd Kennedy - Kirsteen Walkman, Susie, Police Chief DilkoFind out about the wonderful performers who have contributed to this Season on the website https://www...
2022-12-09
16 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Wishful Thinking
Helen needs to control her thoughts, not easy after a lifetime of advocating free thinking. But there must be some way to make use of this newfound ability. Charlie has some encouraging words to say. Cast:Christopher McDougall - CharlieSusie, Helen - Flloyd KennedySupport the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of which this is one! Please leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The theme music featured from Season 6 is from "In The Labyrinth" comp...
2022-12-02
13 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Safe as Houses
Helen's son-in-law Jonathon is whisking her away to a safe house in the country. The Greek woman who introduced Helen to her role as the Chosen One is on a bus in Liverpool, talking to her daughter who seems to be connected to the French professor. So who is pulling the strings?Cast:Jonathon - John WarnerDemeter, Persephone (Seffi) - Flloyd KennedySupport the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of which this is one! Please leave a comment or re...
2022-11-25
12 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Tricky Times
Susie's university professor is behaving suspiciously, Helen enjoys a chat with her neighbour Jennifer, and the international scientific community doesn't seem to be helping much. Helen and the dogs carry on cleaning up the streets, but - look out!Cast:Edward Donnelly - Dr Les Penser, Martin the Newsreader Ira Seidenstein - Professor Larry SteinbeckHelen, Susie, Ilse - Flloyd Kennedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-18
15 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
News Spreads
S6E4 It seems that Helen's interest in the natural world is having strange effects, and Misha thinks there may be more than meets the eye. Meantime, even in Scotland, where young Rene is back in school, news of the dogs' activities has not gone unnoticed.Cast:Martin the Newsreader - Edward DonnellyJosie Harkins the reporter - Frances Broudie OldridgeRené - Christopher McDougallDr Misha Nicholaev - Ira SeidensteinHelen - Flloyd KennedySupport the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist fe...
2022-11-11
14 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Hotting Up
S6E3 Team Helen have come up with a plan to shield Helen's identity, while she discovers a fresh way to spread her powers. But the press are hard on her heels. Cast: Frances Broudie Oldridge - Josie HarkinsChristopher McDougall - the kidIra Seidenstein - Freddie the stray dogFlloyd Kennedy - Helen, Janey, SusieSupport the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of which this is one! Please leave a comment or review at ww...
2022-11-04
15 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Team Helen
S6E2 Helen's granddaughter Susie and Charlie the boyfriend try to enlist some expert help to promote Helen's newfound superpower. Jonathan, Helen's son-in-law doesn't think it's such a good idea...Cast: Edward Donnelly - Dr Les Penser, News Announcer Christopher McDougall - Charlie, Prof Shrodinger Ira Seidenstein - Dr Mischa Zachariev Frances Broudie Oldridge - Josie Harkins John Warner - Jonathon Flloyd Kennedy - Susie, JaneyI do hope you will take a moment to rate, review, or comment on Social Media about this new...
2022-10-28
13 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
The Chosen One
Season 6 kicks off with a brand new look, new musical theme, and an amazing adventure for Helen and the crew. This is a screwball comedy serial, in which there are super powers and superior beings handing them out, possibly for the good of the planet. It all remains to be seen. Rene is played by Christopher McDougall, while Helen, Demeter, Persephone, Janey and Susan are playing by Flloyd Kennedy.The episode theme music is "In the Labyrinth", and the music introducing the two Greek people is "`Song of the Goddess Diana", both written and performed b...
2022-10-21
15 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Incorrigibly Old
Helen enjoys a walk in the park with her granddaughter Susie, who is soon heading off to Australia for a 'gap year'. I think we can agree, they are both going to miss each other terribly... Flloyd plays both Helen and Susie.Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of which this is one! Please leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The theme music featured in Season 1 is by Joan Melton, in Seasons 2-5 is by Flloyd Kennedy, arranged and performed by Ma...
2022-09-23
12 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Keep Calm, Carry On
Episode 6, and there is a lot of sadness around, which is not necessarily the same as depression. Helen and her neighbour Jennifer share some thoughts on the subject over a coffee.Flloyd voices Helen and Jennifer.Thanks for listening, and supporting the programme. Please Rate and Review in your podcasting app, or on the website www.amIoldyet.com/reviewsSupport the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of which this is one! Please leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/review...
2022-09-16
13 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
The Welsh One
Ep 5, and Helen is beginning to find fonts getting paler and smaller, and background noise getting louder. Her cafe friend, Evan from Wales (played by Edward Donnelly) comes to the rescue.Flloyd plays Helen and Ilse.Getting uniform sound quality is always a challenge without a professional studio to work in, but I'm doing the best I can! The more you lovely listeners can help out with a small donation, the more I'll be able to upgrade all our equipment to bring you a more comfortable listening experience. Thank you so much for chipping in!...
2022-09-09
12 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Not An Expert
Episode 4 of Season 5. Helen's oldest friend, Joey, from her college days in New York, calls up for a chat from Sydney, Australia. They talk a lot of nonsense about Quantum Science, and the nature of time. Well, somebody has to!Helen and Joey are voiced by Flloyd Kennedy.Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of which this is one! Please leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The theme music featured in Season 1 is by Joan Melton, in Seasons 2-5 i...
2022-09-02
13 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
And There Is No Going Back!
Episode 2, and Helen's granddaughter Susie is feeling very unsettled, and not at all sure why. She's sure her super confident gran won't know the feeling, but perhaps a chat might help.Flloyd plays Helen and Susie.It would be wonderful if you would rate and review the podcast. Here is a site that provides links to most podcast apps that accept reviews. https://lovethepodcast.com/AmIOldYet. Or you can leave your comments at the website, https://amIoldyet.com/reviewsSupport the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ colle...
2022-08-19
14 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Not All Old Women...
Ep 1 of Season 5 kicks off with Helen receiving a phone call at 11.30 pm from her friend Louise who is in a care home near Lancaster. And she is reminded that not all old women are the same. There are certainly many ways that the word 'old' could be defined, and Helen and Louise would be two of them.Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of which this is one! Please leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The theme music featured in Se...
2022-08-12
16 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Lost & Found
Well, here it is. Episode 12, the final one for Season 4. It's a bit longer than usual, but if you don't need the introduction, start at around 1 min 16 seconds. It concerns Helen's 103 year old neighbour, Nana Madeleine, and something that was lost many, many years ago. All the voices are played by me.I'm now taking a break for a few weeks to write up Season 5, help out with my new grandson, and take a holiday with the American branch of my family. In Europe. Hopefully. See you on the other side. Meantime, I still need your...
2022-07-01
20 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Car Talk
Episode 11 and Helen is invited to join her daughter Janey, Aussie son-in-law Jonathon and granddaughter Susie for a car trip to a country house near London. The chat veers from the correct medical term for elderly sniffles to possibly premature preparations for turning 60.Cast: John Warner - Jonathon Helen, Janey, Susie - Flloyd KennedyThis week's episode features Australian actor John Warner as Jonathon, with car sound effects provided by Tokyoshowdown and Nachtmahr RV via Freesound.org under Creative Commons licence.Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist f...
2022-06-24
13 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
New Beginnings
Episode 10 and Helen is meeting up with her old college friend, Rozzie, who is not keen to move into a retirement village on her own. Then there is René, the student actor from Scotland now working part time at the Cheese Shop Cafe, about to move back to a new school in Scotland. Meantime, Helen has some irritating emails to deal with...You will find lots of information about this week's guest actors, Frances Broudie oldridge and Christopher McDougall, on the website www.amIoldyet.com/guests. Please support our work with a donation at BuyMeaCoffee.com/amIoldyet, or...
2022-06-17
15 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Don't Forget to Remember
Episode 9, and Helen has been invited to join her American friend Essie in Edinburgh for a couple of days. Janey's not too happy about it, but the two old pals are happy to catch up and natter about how times have changed, and what they can remember—or not...Cast: Joanna Cazden as Essie Flloyd Kennedy as Helen and JaneySupport the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of which this is one! Please leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/re...
2022-06-10
14 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Grumpy Gran
Episode 8 and Helen is having a bad day. Someone she doesn't recognise keeps ringing her up as she heads for the Royal Mail Delivery Office to collect the parcels they refuse to leave where she asks them to, she gets caught in the rain, and as for the bus...Cast: Flloyd Kennedy as... Helen, Barista, Jennifer and CatrionaPlease share this with your friends and family members. But only if you're enjoying it!Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of which...
2022-06-03
13 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Some Women...
Episode 7 and Helen is trying to phone her elder sister Marian in Australia for a chat. Her daughter Janey drops by with the bagels, and the three women reminisce about growing up in Australia, and why some women don't relate to small children...Cast: Flloyd Kennedy as Helen, Marian and JaneyIf you enjoy this podcast, and would like it to continue, please rate and review it, which helps to spread the word to other potential listeners, or kindly make a small donation towards production costs at BuyMeACoffee.com. Thank you for your support!
2022-05-27
15 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
What Are We Like?
Episode 6, Season 4 finds Helen on the phone with her old pal Joey, who is planning a trip to London with her husband Steve. They share some thoughts on the subject of retirement, and what is it that they have against the idea of long sea voyages surrounded by 'old people'.Cast: Flloyd Kennedy as Helen and JoeySupport the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of which this is one! Please leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The theme music featu...
2022-05-20
14 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Old People Know Stuff
Episode 5 — Helen is astonished to discover that her granddaughter Susie considers her to be an IT expert. Fortunately, she knows enough to be helpful this time. But not before giving vent to her feelings about contemporary website design.cast: Flloyd Kennedy as Helen and SusieSupport the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of which this is one! Please leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The theme music featured in Season 1 is by Joan Melton, in Seasons 2-5 is by Flloyd...
2022-05-12
13 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Collecting People in the Park
Episode 4, Season 4 finds Helen dozing on a park bench on a lovely warm day. A kindly stranger interrupts her, and the ensuing conversation takes some surprising twists and turns. So, what is the difference between a mathematician and a clown? Listen in to find out!Ira Seidenstein joins the ensemble of performers contributing to this little audio drama/comedy. Ira has performed with Cirque du Soleil, and the Slava Snow Show, as well as training many performers all over the world through ISAAC - the International School for Acting And Creativity, of which Flloyd Kennedy is an A...
2022-05-06
15 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Retired? Not Really
Episode 3 sees the return of English actress Jane Vicary in the role of Helen's friend Pattie, old college chum and one-time opera singer. Pattie has retired to a large village in the heart of Hampshire, and finds herself increasingly involved in the local community.. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of which this is one! Please leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The theme music featured in Season 1 is by Joan Melton, in Seasons 2-5 is by Flloyd Kennedy, arranged and performed by Mark Bunyan, and fr...
2022-04-29
15 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Kids eh?
Episode 2 and Helen has received a lovely gift from her friend Sola. Sola's husband Deji answers the phone and a conversation dealing with recalcitrant teenagers ensues. Tayo Aluko reprises his role as Deji, who first appeared in Episode 2 of Season 3, "Pictures at an Exhibition". Read all about Tayo on his guest page at AmIOldYet.com/Guests, or on his website https://www.tayoalukoandfriends.comHere’s a link to help you drop a quick review https://lovethepodcast.com/dwHkyxPlease help to keep the podcast going with a small donation at BuyMeaCoffee.com. AIR New Vo...
2022-04-22
12 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Bringing Up Gran
Episode 12, bring Season 3 to a close. Susie has been delegated to try to find out why Helen, her grandmother, is so unhappy. It's obvious Helen doesn't want her memoir to be published, but no one can understand why, and her family are very worried about her. It seems an over-anxious daughter is nothing compared to an over-anxious mother.cast: Flloyd Kennedy as Susie and Helen.This is the final episode of Season 3. I'm going to take a break, hopefully come up with something bright and shiny new for Season 4. In the meantime, if you can poss...
2022-04-01
14 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
It's About Helen...
Episode 11, Season 3. Helen is in her late 70s, but no-one who knows her would say she's afraid of a challenge. However... Something is deeply troubling her about the possible publication of her memoir, and Joey—her oldest friend and also her publisher—is worried about her mental state. She calls on Helen's daughter Janey to see if they can figure out a way to help and support Helen to make the best decision for herself.cast: Flloyd Kennedy as Janey, and Joey.Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collec...
2022-03-25
14 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
And today's challenge is...
Episode 10. Helen's elder sister, Marian, has dementia, but she still manages to phone up from Rockhampton in Australia for a chat. Helen has a problem with the memoir she was commissioned to write, but which she really doesn't want to have published, although she can't explain why. And Harry next door struggles to accept that he's too frail to climb ladders any more. Ah me, as the poet George Melling says "Don't get old. It puts years on you!"Cast: Flloyd Kennedy as - Helen, Marian, Janey.If you are enjoying these little vignettes, peeks i...
2022-03-18
14 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
What's the Rush?
Episode 9 finds Helen at the Cheese Shop Cafe, meeting up with daughter Janey and Andrea, the extremely glamorous publicist from New York, in town to promote Janey's new book. Or is she? Charlie is back in his old job, but without the fake accent thank goodness. And Helen is not ready for the next big thing.Lyndsay Sweeney Zooms in from her home in Houston Texas to play Andrea, while Christopher McDougall joins us, also via Zoom, from London to play Charlie. Read about them on the website https://amIoldyet.com/guests. Please support the podcast by d...
2022-03-11
14 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
The Next Big Thing
Episode 8: Helen and Sadie are in their late 70s. Is it too late for the next thing in their lives to be a Big Thing? Sadie's memoir has been published, and Helen calls up to congratulate her. Sadie is making a big effort to return to life on the outside, 'post pandemic' (if there is such a thing). And it seems the possibilities are endless. Helen is not sure she's up for it.Judi Lehrhaupt returns to the role of Sadie, zooming in from her home in New Hampshire.Support the Show. AIR New Voi...
2022-03-04
14 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
On Such a Day
Episode 7, and Helen is having a hard time waking up. If only she could figure out what day it is. But Janey isn't far away, although that leads to even more confusion. This week, we welcome guest artist Lyndsay Sweeney from Houston TX in the role of Joey's niece Andrea (from New York).Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of which this is one! Please leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The theme music featured in Season 1 is by Joan Melton...
2022-02-25
13 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Two Households, Alike in Dignity
Episode 6 of Season 3 takes a turn. There are no neighbourhood feuds here, just two small households divided by a corridor coming together for a cuppa, enjoying the social act of community after the isolation of lockdown in the time of the Covid pandemic. Helen's neighbour Jennifer brings Nana Madeleine over, while Janey has arrived with brownies. And there is always room for a surprise guest or two.Cast: Christopher McDougall - CharlieFlloyd Kennedy - Helen, Janey, Susie, Jennifer, Nana Madeleine and HarrySupport the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist fe...
2022-02-18
14 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Good Morning, Mrs D!
Episode 5 and Helen answers the phone, not expecting it to be her young actor friend René (with emphasis on the final syllable). He's just turned 16, and has a lot going on in his life. Helen doesn't pull her punches with him, but then neither does he with her!Cast: Flloyd Kennedy - Helen, and JaneyChristopher McDougall - RenéPlease spare a moment to rate and review the podcast. If your app doesn't allow for it, you can drop your review on the website www.amIoldyet.com/reviews. Thank you so muc...
2022-02-11
13 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Check Your Rear View Mirror
Episode 4 and Helen is back at the Cheese Shop Cafe for her regular Single Shot Flat White. When she backs into the same customer as last time, she tries to make amends by paying for his coffee.. Welsh actor Edward Donnelly brings the unfortunate Evan to life, as he shares his thoughts for the future with a sympathetic listener.Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of which this is one! Please leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The theme music feat...
2022-02-04
12 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
U-Turns for All
Episode 3 of Season 3 finds Helen enjoying her morning walk while chatting with her granddaughter Susie. She shares her response to the two new films Susie recommended, "Don't Look Up" and "Tick Tick Boom", and Susie reveals that she's at a kind of a crossroad in her life.Written, performed and produced by Flloyd Kennedy. Please spare a moment to rate and review the programme in your favourite podcasting app, or on the website AmIOldYet.com/reviews/. This is the equivalent of audience applause for a live show, and Flloyd needs it to cheer her spirits on the w...
2022-01-28
13 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Pictures at an Exhibition
Episode 2 of Season 3 finds Helen attending the opening of a showing of her friend Jean's watercolours at a local art gallery. She enjoys an elbow bump with Deji, her son-in-law's boss, played by Tayo Aluko). They share some thoughts on parenting teenagers while Deji looks for a painting for his office. Helen's granddaughter Susie is behaving suspiciously when her old school friend Charlie does a disappearing act...Cast:Tayo Aluko - Deji, and the barmanFlloyd Kennedy - Helen, Janey, SusieChristopher McDougall - CharlieAnd please rate and r...
2022-01-21
14 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Secret Crone Business
Season 3 kicks off with Helen and her oldest friend Joey, sharing their thoughts on the phone about lost clichés, odd earrings and stampeding generations.Written, performed and produced by Flloyd Kennedy, independent (as in self-funded) podcaster.Please rate and review the programme in your favourite podcasting app, or on the website AmIOldYet.com/reviews. This is the equivalent of audience applause for a live show, and as a theatre creative from way back, Flloyd needs it to cheer her spirits on the way to creating the next episode!Support the Show. AIR N...
2022-01-14
14 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Three Little Words
Season 2 is brought to a close with Episode 17. Helen and her daughter Janey can rub each other up the wrong way, but they love each other, and hopefully can find a way to reconcile their differences. If only Janey's daughter Susie doesn't put a spanner in the works—so to speak...Written, performed and produced by Flloyd Kennedy. Yes, she plays both Helen and Janey, edits the dialogue and manages the sound design. Please Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one...
2021-12-17
15 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Facebookers Anonymous
In Episode 16, Helen shares her fears about spending too much time on Facebook with her old friend Joey Wilkinson. Is this an unhealthy attachment to social media? If so, what to do about it? Flloyd plays both Helen and Joey, and she is joined by Allana Noyes in a brief cameo as her niece Georgina (Georgie), who also works as a senior editor at Wilkinson Baliol Publishing.You can support this independent podcast production by donating the price of a cup of coffee at BuyMeaCoffee.com/amIoldyet, or by becoming a patron at Patreon.com/am...
2021-12-10
12 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Gran Talk
Episode 15 finds Helen preparing a late luncheon of toasted cheese. Her granddaughter Susie has something on her mind, so she calls her Gran for a chat. What could possibly go wrong?This is an independent podcast, written, performed and produced by Flloyd Kennedy who doesn't actually have a budget! So any support you can offer by way of a donation, or by rating and reviewing, would be greatly appreciated.https://buymeacoffee.com/amIoldyet. https://patreon..com/amIoldyet. Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16...
2021-12-03
13 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Stranger on a Train
Episode 14 of Season 2 finds Helen on a train, returning home after spending a few days in Hampshire with a friend. An elegant elderly lady asks to sit with her, and doesn't seem to know where she is going. Helen is not one to jump to obvious conclusions though.Written, performed and produced by Flloyd Kennedy, the podcast depends upon the donations from generous listeners. Please share with your friends, and you are also invited to rate and review in your favourite app, or by leaving a comment on the website https://amIoldyet.com/reviews.Support th...
2021-11-26
13 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Cafe Encounters
Episode 13 At the Cheese Shop Cafe for her much loved flat white, Helen is introduced to Gary, an IT consultant from Perth, who is in town to visit his teenage nephew René (S1. 14, 15 and 22, and S2.6), and his sister Jean (S1.22). The conversation ranges from Helen's fitness regime to Gary's gift-giving strategies, while René indulges his taste for hot chocolate with marshmallows.Edinburgh-based actor Mark Kydd joins the TMT team to play Uncle Gary, while Perth-born, London-based Christopher McDougall returns to play René. You are invited to join the team as a patron via www.patreon.com/amIol...
2021-11-19
13 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Challenging Changes
In Episode 12, Helen's old friends from her college days have teamed up to check out retirement homes in Dorset. Rozzie, (who claims to be an ex-Secret Service agent) explains about the mysterious phone call from Russia (episode 7 "From Russia with ???") , and then Helen finds herself being challenged to consider her future.Frances Broudie Oldridge returns to the role of Rozzie, having recently completed working on the forthcoming feature film "Morris Men" on location down south. You can help to support our guest artists and the podcast itself by rating and reviewing it, or by donating the price o...
2021-11-12
13 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
A Friend in Need
Episode 11 brings Helen back in conversation with one of her old college friends, Essie, who lives in Texas with her partner BethAnn and Honey the dog. Helen has not been quite her usual cheerful self of late, and Essie has picked up on it. But Essie is the one who's really struggling. Is there such a thing as 'post pandemic blues' that hits us, even though the pandemic isn't actually over yet?This week's guest artist is Joanna Cazden, calling in on Zoom from her home in California to record the episode with Flloyd in Liverpool. Please hel...
2021-11-05
16 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Memory Tricks and Treats
Episode 10 of Season 2 sees Janey annoying Helen by fussing over her, as usual. Helen's elder sister Marian phones up from Rockhampton, in Central Queensland to ask a very special question. The memories this brings up are painful, but there are sweet ones too.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. Like any performance, it takes the audience's reaction to complete the whole process. So you can round it off with your comments and suggestions, Thanks for listening. Stay safe AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellow...
2021-10-29
16 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Uncle James
Episode 9 introduces Jack's Uncle James, retired school teacher. Helen phones Susie, who is visiting Jack in Liverpool, but as is her wont, Susie has gone out without her phone. The result is Helen and Uncle James getting to know each other, sharing thoughts about the educational system and the impending demise of the English vocabulary. Is it possible this is just an 'old people' problem?James is played by Liverpool actor Chris Darwin. You can help to support all the freelance artists who contribute their time and talents to make this podcast by donating the price of a...
2021-10-22
14 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Holding On
In Episode 8, Helen enjoys a catchup chat with her neighbour Jennifer. Jennifer's 102 year old grandmother, Nana Madeleine, suspects that Helen is feeling a bit down, so she invites herself in for a coffee and a natter..Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Please leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The theme music featured in Season 1 is by Joan Melton, in Seasons 2-5 is by Flloyd Kennedy, arranged and performed by Mark Bunyan, and from Season 6 is from...
2021-10-15
15 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
From Russia with ??
Episode 7 (Season 2) sees Helen and her granddaughter Susie about to take a trip to Lancashire to celebrate a birthday party. Helen likes to hand over the receipt to the recipient when she buys a gift, and Susie is not too sure that this is acceptable behaviour. Does this qualify as role reversal? Then a phone call from a stranger brings new complications.This week's guest performer is Liverpool actor, Roy Carruthers, in the role of Dimitri. Please help support our guest artists by donating the price of a drink, or by becoming a patron. And also, it's eno...
2021-10-08
11 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Ask René
In Episode 6, Helen accompanies her daughter Janey to the Cheese Shop cafe to collect the illustrations for Janey’s children’s book. René, the teenager who rescued Helen’s cheese in a previous episode, comes to the rescue again.Scots actor Christopher McDougall returns to the programme for another episode as cheeky young René. He also manages a wee cameo as a customer in the cafe. As you know, there's still not a lot of paid work happening for professional actors, so if you could donate a cuppa. we'd all be most grateful. .Support the Show. ...
2021-09-29
11 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
A Stroll in the Park with a Swing
Helen sets off to a different park for her walk, and finds a 'big kid' swing. As she walks, she ponders the state of the world, human exceptionalism, how trees communicate with each other, and also surprises herself with a few random memories.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast if you can, or leave a comment on the website at https://am-I-old-yet.com. And if you are able to make a small donation, or join up as a patron, we'd be most grateful.Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Sp...
2021-09-24
19 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Nana Surprise
Send us a Text Message.Here's a short bonus episode to keep you going while you wait for Season 2. Two Nanas, Helen and Nanny Louise, get together on the phone to chat about their grandchildren (Susie and Jack, who are dating) and something about the rules of grammar. They manage to surprise each other—as old people often do! Written and performed by Flloyd Kennedy.Check out the website https://amIoldyet.com for background information. And if you are enjoying the programme, please support with a small donation, if you can. You can...
2021-08-13
09 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Cheese Shop Cafe Encounters
Helen makes a new friend who bumps into her (literally) at the Cheese Shop Cafe. Turns out they have a mutual acquaintance in Rene, the young Scot who rescued Helen's cheese in a previous episode (#14). Meanwhile Charlie, Susie's friend from uni, has retired his Polish alter ego Piotr. About time too!Scots actress Morag Stark joins the TMT ensemble to play the role of Auntie Jean. Christopher McDougall reprises his double act of Rene and Charlie, and Flloyd Kennedy is Helen. You can support our team by donating the price of a cup of...
2021-07-30
13 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Rockhampton Daze
Send us a Text Message.Helen's great-niece Georgie is visiting her parents, Flora and Walter, and her grandmother Marian (Helen's sister) in Rockhampton, in Central Queensland. She has booked a Skype call with Helen, who is running late—as usual.Cast: Allana Noyes plays Georgie and FloraRobert (Bob) Ashdown plays WallyFlloyd Kennedy plays Helen, Janey and Marian.This little comedy show is a Home Made production. In other words, I make it in my home. It would be wonderful, if you enjoy it, if you would rate and...
2021-07-22
13 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Neil Gaiman Envy
Helen enjoys a catchup Facetime call with her publisher friend Joey. They swap old lady experiences of diminishing dietary possibilities, and short walks. Helen confesses a desire to be more like Neil Gaiman. And Janey drops by to borrow yet another children's book. Performed and produced by Flloyd Kennedy.The music for this episode is "When the Whole World Opens Up Again" by Joanna Cazden. You can find it on Youtube here.Please support the podcast with a single donation, or by becoming a Patron here. And we'd love it if you could ra...
2021-06-25
17 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
The Problem with Janey
102 year old Nana next door is off for the weekend to visit her pals. Meantime, Susie has been on the phone to Janey about Helen's escapade at the Cheese Shop, and Janey is in a panic. Helen won't take kindly to being scolded. The closing music, "When I Was a Little Girl", is based on a traditional English folk song "Kingston Hill", and is available on Bandcamp.All the voices provided by Flloyd Kennedy.Please support the podcast HERESupport the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘...
2021-06-18
13 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Remembrance of Things Past
Memories can be a comfort, or a cause of distress. And when memories disappear, it's hard to know who feels it the most. Helen's older sister likes to ring up from her home in Rockhampton, Queensland, to check up on some old memories. Helen is still struggling to write down some of hers, worrying that daughter Janey might be upset. But we can always learn something new about our nearest and dearest. Cast: Flloyd Kennedy: Helen, Janey, Marian.The image of Fraser Island is courtesy of Rulz.rishi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons https://creativecommons.o...
2021-05-28
14 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
Has Pattie Got a Secret?
Well, who hasn't? When old friends meet up after many years, it's good to share. And when old people need to share, it's good to have friends who understand what you are going through. Helen and Pattie have a lot of catching up to do. Helen and her daughter Janey seem to be happy enough to keep their own counsel—for the time.Cast: Jane Vicary as Pattie Flloyd Kennedy as Helen and Janey Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I...
2021-05-20
13 min
Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
A Small Insurrection
Janey is nothing like her mother... however, one simple phone call could change all that. Some daughters love to confide in their mothers, but Janey has a secret she really doesn't want Helen to know about. And vice versa. Who will give way first? Could it be that they are actually like two peas in a pod?Cast - Helen, Janey are played by Flloyd Kennedy.Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Please leave a comment or review at www.amI...
2021-04-30
13 min