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Bletchley ParkE130 – Action This DayOctober 2021
On the 21st of October 1941, four of Bletchley Park’s Codebreakers sent a plea for more staff and resources in a now notorious letter to the Prime Minister. Demand for Bletchley Park’s work was increasing, and the organisation was facing a crisis.
Churchill was won over, adding the note ‘Action This Day’ to the document. But perhaps the changes that followed weren’t just the result of the Prime Minister’s influence.
In this ‘It Happened Here’ episode, Dr Thomas Cheetham explores the problems the Codebreakers were facing and how this letter was only part of the wider story...
2021-10-211h 26
SuccotashCelebratin’ TEN YEARS of Soundcasting! Welcome to this milestone episode of our little soundcast, which is – this week – celebrating TEN YEARS of doing whatever it is that we do. It made only be Episode 248 (maybe we didn’t drop installments quite as regularly as we should have for a big chunk of the past decade…), but it is still 10 friggin’ years of churning out that sweet, sweet soundcast magic. In honor of that, and the fact that we seem to be solidly on the downward side of the bell-shaped curve coming out of the coronavirus pandemic, the staff and management of this show have...
2021-04-131h 24
Bletchley ParkIntelligence Insight No. 003April 2020
Over the years we have been very fortunate to welcome the families of some of our more famous Codebreakers for a visit to Bletchley Park. The families always have such an immense pride in their ancestors and the work they did for GC&CS and it’s always an honour for the podcast to sit down with them for our listeners.
Following on from our last podcast, Invasion Norway, where we looked at the vital work Harry Hinsley carried out in the Naval Section, we go back to 2017 when two of his children, Clarissa & Hugo paid a visit with 3 gener...
2020-04-1757 min
StarShipSofaStarShipSofa No 580 Floris M. Kleijne and Holly SchofieldMy Go FundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/new-polytunnel Flash Fiction: "Frog Soup" by Floris M. KleijneThis story originally appeared at Daily Science Fiction (August 2, 2016). Floris M. Kleijne is the author of over two dozen short stories in Daily Science Fiction, Galaxy's Edge, Factor Four, and numerous other publications, He lives in a 200 year old house in the Dutch river district, but does most of his writing on trains. Floris was the first Dutchman to win the prestigious Writers of the Future contest, as well as the first Dutchman to quali...
2019-03-201h 03
audiowrangler#AudioMo 2018 - Day 11 - Geoffrey WelchmanI thought I would finish of this week’s AudioMo’s with another interview from The Bletchley Park Podcast.
I’ve been producing the show for nearly 6 years now and during that time I’ve interviewed so many people. Lots of those interviews stand out for me especially the ones with Veterans, but this one has a very special place for me.
During WW2 Gordon Welchman was one of the most important members of staff at Bletchley Park working directly with Alan Turing to design The Bombe Machine but maybe more importantly for Geoffrey’s, he was his...
2018-06-1510 min
Far Fetched FablesFarFetchedFables No 184 Russell Hemmell“M” by Russell Hemmell(Originally published in Not One of Us.)We look like them, Christian thought, admiring the fresco in the charnel house and its ghastly figures, scary and eerily beautiful. He adjusted the heavy cloak over his shoulders. The evening was damp and cold, and he was tired after a whole day on the move. But he could not avoid that feeling of elation. He had followed her for too long, and days had become months. Years. Winters, summers, clear starry nights of patient stalking. Across desolate land...
2017-11-2800 min
Bletchley ParkE50 - The Welchman ConnectionSeptember 2016
Action This Day! In our historic anniversary-based series, It Happened Here, we look at a paper-based act of daring which changed the course of history.
Seventy five years ago Winston Churchill visited Bletchley Park, amid the utmost secrecy. He understood how important the intelligence being produced was, and valued it highly. He gave a morale-boosting speech to the Codebreakers, and we hear from Sir Arthur Bonsall, who stumbled across the PM on his way to lunch.
Once the euphoria of the VIP visit had worn off, a group of young men who...
2016-09-1154 min
The Reigning Lunatic PodcastRoyal Episode the Nine: Visit the SmithyHuzzah, listener-heretic! The NINTH and FINAL episode of our medieval miniseries is upon us!
The Reigning Lunatic must endure the return of his accountant, and is cajoled into a public-relations-inspired Royal Visit.
There is much discussion and even some bonding between our sovereign and the humble Smithy, and a distinct lack of success in magical endeavors.
With:
Aaron Henkin (Royal Announcer)
Grant Markham (Tin)
Davian Dent (Smithy)
Tina Rogers (Circe)
James Hatfield (Balar)
Written and produced by Geoffrey Welchman,
with help from Executive Comedy Consultant Betty Welchman.
Thanks for listening, and thanks to all of our Guest Actors!
2016-04-1416 min
The Reigning Lunatic PodcastRoyal Episode the 8: The MOATHuzzah, listener-heretic! The EIGHTH episode is upon us!
The Reigning Lunatic meets a young scribe and makes light conversation until a CERTAIN SUBJECT is broached, whence the scribe is encouraged to a room in the dungeon.
Whereupon the sovereign is encouraged NOT to walk around the moat, and a magical solution to the vexing security problem is accomplished!
Finally, the fair Griselda re-appears, and is rewarded for her diligence.
With:
Aaron Henkin (Royal Announcer)
Christina Nicholls (Scribe)
Kate Davidson (Griselda)
Written and produced by Geoffrey Welchman,
with help from Executive Comedy Consultant Betty Welchman.
This is a production of Poison...
2016-02-2913 min
The Reigning Lunatic PodcastRoyal Episode 7: Obscure MatterOur ornithological Reigning Lunatic turns his gaze to the heavens!
Yes, listener-peasant, the Royal Astronomer is called upon
to discuss the feasibility of certain space-weapons. And clearly, technology is at the center of it, as brief visits from Tech Support and a Foole attest.
But it is the discovery of "Obscure Matter" that really gets a response, although it wasn't the response the Royal Astronomer hoped for.
Thence it is left to the Wizard of the Day to Say the Sooth.
With our special guests:
Aaron Henkin as the Royal Announcer
Kate Davidson as Morgana
Marc Hershon as the Royal...
2016-02-1713 min
The Reigning Lunatic PodcastRoyal Episode the 6: Pillows!The Reigning Lunatic demands an explanation of the original title, which was to be "The Case of the Exploding Pillow," but was changed to "Pillows" due to concerns about undercurrents of regicide.
(and because it was too long)
The Royal Scriptwriters are forced to explain themselves, and in so doing, weave a dramatic scene with their winsome words.
Then comes more news of trouble for the Grand Border Wall!
Rebels attack the Eastern Border, leaving the Reigning Lunatic in a slough of despond, which is only lifted after a visit from the Learned Professor prompts a new and brilliant idea!
...
2016-02-0112 min
The Reigning Lunatic PodcastRoyal Episode 5: Assassining!There's danger afoot for the Reigning Lunatic when his dreams are darkened by a fatherly warning. After a visit from famed prophet Nostradamus proves unobliging, the Captain of the Guards arrives with frightful news: the Royal Taste Tester is DEAD! Who is behind this fiendish duplicity? Is it Aesthethys, the monarch's brother? Or is it some other culinary culprit?
With:
* Aaron Henkin as the Royal Announcer
* Jud Niven as Nostradamus
Written and produced by Geoffrey Welchman, with help from Executive Humor Consultant Betty Welchman.
This is a production of Poison Dart Studios, Baltimore.
2016-01-1915 min
The Reigning Lunatic PodcastRoyal Episode the Four: The Royal BloggerWelcome listener-peasant!
Our Reigning Lunatic has returned to his castle
and immediately vents some spleen at the Royal Blogger!
Then, a Saying of the Sooth session with the Enchantress Morgana bogs down in a fearsome debate about gender politics in the world of sorcery.
Finally, the Foole is given his last chance to amuse.
With our special guests:
* Aaron Henkin (Royal Announcer)
* Patrick Flynn (Royal Blogger)
* Kate Davidson (Morgana)
With Betty Welchman as Rhonda.
Written and produced by Geoffrey Welchman,
with help from UnderSecretary of Amusement Betty Welchman.
Produced at Poison Dart Studios, Baltimore.
2016-01-0412 min
The Reigning Lunatic PodcastRoyal Episode the Thrid: Rebels of the Northlands!Welcome listener-peasant! You've joined us in the midst of a painstaking search of the kingdom's northlands, as our Reigning Lunatic tries to ascertain the whereabouts of a rebellious faction: the Rebels of the Northlands!
With our special guests:
* Aaron Henkin (Royal Announcer)
* Kate Davidson (Barbra "Bar" Wench)
* Jud Niven (Frank Rebel)
Written and produced by Geoffrey Welchman, with help from Executive Muse Betty Welchman. Produced at Poison Dart Studios, Baltimore.
2015-12-1015 min
The Reigning Lunatic PodcastRoyal Episode the Second: To the Wall!In which our esteemed Lunatic journeys to the Western Border to check on the aftermath of a fearsome dragon attack. Along the way he undertakes to poll a fair maiden, and ultimately enlists the help of a fearsome wizard!
Written and produced by Geoffrey Welchman, with help from Executive Muse, Betty Welchman.
Featuring:
* Aaron Henkin as the Royal Announcer
* Kate Davison as the fair Ingenue, Griselda
* Stephen Bitzelberger as the Foreman
Huzzah!
2015-11-1817 min
7 Days a GeekDay 11:Sidekicked (An Original Audio Drama)In this episode, Monkey Poo Studios presents "Sidekicked", a super heroic audio drama written by Jason The Angry Ginger.
In what originated as a Batman Parody, quickly became much more. Though in the first episode you'll get a mix between Batman the Comic and the 1966 TV show...but if and when more episodes are produced, you'll see that this will really start to go in a new and twisted direction.
Special Thanks to all of our voice actors
Grant (TK1) Markham-Narrator, Boa Constrictor
Bill (Costanza) Sweeney-Blue Jay, Thug #1
Geoffrey...
2015-11-121h 00
Tales to TerrifyTales to Terrify 190 Solomon ArnoldComing UpGood evening: 00:40H. F. Arnold’s The Night Wire as read by Geoffrey Welchman: 04:44Ben Solomon’s Damfino Plays Host as read by Stephen Kilpatrick: 21:48Pleasant Dreams: 43:59Pertinent LinksMoundsville State Penitentiary: http://www.wvpentours.comGeoffrey Welchman: http://www.geoffreywelchman.com/Stephen Kilpatrick: http://stevenski.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2015-09-1144 minTales to TerrifyTales to Terrify 189 Preston ChapmanComing UpGood evening: 00:39M. J. Preston’s Coutin Paces as read by Geoffrey Welchman: 03:48Jeff Chapman’s Shafts to Hell as ready by Logan Waterman: 22:46Angela Slatter’s Bluebeard as read by Ryan Stahl: 33:02Pleasant Dreams: 57:06Pertinent LinksBarry Yeoman’s Murder on the Mountain: http://barryyeoman.com/1996/11/murder-on-the-mountain/M. J. Preson: http://mjpreston.net/Geoffrey Welchman: http://www.geoffreywelchman.com/Jeff Chapman: http://jeffchapmanwriter.blogspot.comAngela Slatter: http://www.angelaslatter.com
2015-09-0458 min
The Reigning Lunatic PodcastRoyal Episode the First: GobletsIn which we are introduced to the Reigning Lunatic and his staff.
Thanks for listening to our medieval sitcom, written and produced by Geoffrey Welchman, with Executive Muse Betty Welchman.
Featuring:
Aaron Henkin (Announcer)
Kymm Zuckert (LaVerne)
Marc Hershon (Sir Gerald)
Betty Welchman (Rhonda)
Broken crown image by Vu Mai.
Goblet image from the British Museum.
2015-08-0417 minSuccotashSuccotash Epi87: Deconstructin' with Geoffrey WelchmanHowdy hey there, friends and neighbors! You're reading the companion blog entry for Epi87 of Succotash, the Comedy Podcast Podcast. (Just 12 episodes left until we hit 100, which will mark the end of Season 1. What can I say? Long seasons. Kind of like the winters in Game of Thrones…)
In addition to a barrelful of podcast clips this episode, I had a fascinating chat with Geoffrey Welchman. I announced last week that GW was folding up the tent on Inverse Delirium, his 4-year-old podcast, which he has done. So then I thought it might be insightful to find ou...
2014-05-161h 36
Podcasting 101Inverse Delirium 101In today's episode I sit down with Geoffrey Welchman, host of The Inverse Delirium. If you're a fan of podcasts such as We're Alive or Welcome to Night Vale, other radio play type podcasts, then I suggest you give this show a listen. It's NPR with a dry but very witty sense of humor!
Geoffrey will admit that he's not the most savvy marketer, and not all of us podcasters are. But he does give great tips on keeping to a schedule. How he keeps things fresh in his podcast, and how he's brought in guests such...
2014-02-1958 minSuccotashSuccotash Epi74: Metacastin' with Andrew JohnstoneCan it be?! Yes! This is Epi74 of Succotash, The Comedy Podcast Podcast, and our “thing” is playing clips of comedy podcasts both known and not-so-well known across the internet and we also feature interviews with podcasters, comedians, podcast-comedians and other folks from the entertainment biz.
Our special guest this week is my doppleganger in Podcastland, if you will: Andrew Johnstone, the host of the Podcast Squared podcast, which was initially known for reviewing podcasts, comedy and otherwise. He’s been spreading his parameters of late and we sat down to discuss that and mo...
2013-11-091h 17SuccotashSuccotash Epi72: Spitballin' with Shawn MarekIt’s your ol’ pal, Marc Hershon, once again and I’ve got Epi72 of Succotash, the Comedy Podcast Podcast right here for you. I don't spend a whole lot of time jabberin’ because — as usual —I’m WAY behind getting the episodes out.
And I have a healthy backlog of interviews from the 2nd Annual Podcast Festival from about 3 weeks ago now, which I can really only put these out one an episode AND still play clips from podcasts that were featured at PodFest.
In addition, I’m now running into a pipeline problem in that the pipeli...
2013-10-231h 35SuccotashSuccotash Epi62: Laryngitisin' With MyselfBack from the dead. Or the nearly dead. Or at least the severely Laryngytised. Is that a thing? Anyway, my throat and voicebox were down for the count with a nasty virus. Still playing a little hurt, but I’m ready to muscle through with Epi62 of Succotash, the Comedy Podcast Podcast!
We’re diving heavy into clips this episode. Some new shows. Some old favorites. Got a new Henderson’s Pants ad. Have an unprecedented TRIPLE shot of Burst O’ Durst because we got so far behind. And we actually had someone FINALLY click the Donate button o...
2013-07-011h 08
Proudly Resents: Interviews“Birdemic” Book, “Carrie” and Best Baseball MoviesA compilation show with Bonnie & Maude, Sully Baseball, Justin Stolle and The Inverse Delirium. Bonnie & Maude Podcast talk about the movie Carrie. Director Paul Sullivan gives his favorite baseball movies, Justin Stolle reviews the “Birdemic” memoir and Geoffrey Welchman takes the piss out of bad movie podcasts.
2013-04-0231 minSuccotashSuccotash Epi43: Time Jumpin' With Chris BonnoHappy holiday season to you! Hope yours is shaping up well. I normally don't plug our wares in the blog too much BUT in case you feel like passing the Succotash for the holidays, now would be a good time to hop up to our Succotashery and get friends, loved ones, or just yourself some nifty Succotash t-shirts, mugs, and other assorted stuff.
Commercial mode off.
This epi brings us a special guest, Chris Bonno, in a special two-part interview but in a single show. See, I started the interview live...
2012-12-141h 19