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Lay It All Out ThereYou Didn't Play Team Sports Did Ya? w/ Ian LockwoodThe incredibly funny comedian, director, performer Ian Lockwood joins me for 93 minutes of fun this week. We chat team sports, Zohran's pinky ring, skipping leg day and much, much more. Tune in every Monday for a new episode of Lay It All Out There with McKenna Moore.SUBSCRIBE TO THE EMAIL LIST FOR UPDATES ON THE POD AND MCKENNA'S COMEDY: http://layitalloutthere.eo.page/FIND IAN HERE:Instagram: @mrianlockwoodFIND McKENNA HERE:Instagram: @hahamckennaTikTok: @hahamckenna
2026-02-021h 33
Everybody Wants To Be My Friend"Okay Sarah, Plain and Tall!" with Ian LockwoodMusician and comedian Ian Lockwood joins Ái Vy in studio fresh off a successful year of performing "Ian Lockwood: The Farewell Tour." Ian won the Best Newcomer, Comedians' Choice Award at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and performed his FINAL SHOW EVER in at Red Eye NY in June 2025. Sucks for you if you missed it!!Ian has been featured in TimeOut New York, Vulture, and Paste Magazine. You can find his music wherever you streeaaammm and watch his music videos on YouTube. Follow him on IG @mrianlockwood . You can also see him as a p...
2026-01-2054 min
Sad Girl Survival GuideIan Lockwood is Thick ElsaOn today's episode Ian Lockwood @mrianlockwood joins as our official first boy guest! Make no mistake, being a sad girl isn't about gender, it's a vibe. It's a mentality. We get into his experience with ketamine therapy, seasonal affective disorder, and doctors who listen for once (spoiler: the doctor...was a woman!)Subscribe to Substacktheglennisshow.substack.comFollow Glennisglennislaroe.comchirp.me/theglennisshowinstagram.com/theglennisshowtiktok.com/@theglennisshowthreads.com/@theglennisshowFollow Sad Girl Survival...
2025-12-3129 min
Good Areas PodcastTen drunks, a parson and Ian Lockwood | Red Inker- Get NordVPN with a special discount - https://www.nordvpn.com/goodareas- Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code 'goodareas' at checkout. Download Saily app or go to:https://saily.com/goodareas-This episode of Red Inker is about Ted Peate, the last man out in the Test that started the Ashes. For that we get on the world’s leading Peate expert, Ian Lockwood. We talk about drunks, professionals, amateurs, Lord Hawke, 1800s cricket, myths, and WG Grace’s sneaky run out.-
2025-10-2247 min
Out of Breath with Zach Schiffman"Treat My Apartment Like a Nordstrom" with Ian LockwoodSki accident survivor and comedian Ian Lockwood joins for an extremely challenging episode that goes beyond just running with plenty of first-name/last-name gossip. LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND FOLLOW OOB ON INSTAGRAMTheme Music by Rovey
2025-05-0537 min
Cole Steele: Private EyeGotcha! Feat. Esther Fallick & Ian LockwoodWe're back from a holiday hiatus with two more tales of trials and tribulations! Our first guest, Esther Fallick, tells a story of a family reunion gone awry and a friendship shattered due to a case of mistaken identity. Then Ian Lockwood tells us about the biggest crime of all...an age gap relationship? (It's not problematic, we promise!)Our Gotcha! audio episodes will be moving to biweekly in 2025, but don't worry Cole Steele Cadets! A whole brand new season of Cole Steele adventures and some very special extras will be coming very soon!
2025-01-0619 min
The Amber & Lacey, Lacey & Amber Show!Soft Pitching A Second Family w/ Ian LockwoodThis week, Amber and Lacey are joined by their new favorite friend Ian Lockwood! They do karaoke, Lacey’s DMs, Sister Court, Rank the best summer jams, and more! Want advice answered on the show? Write to Amber&Lacey: AmberAndLaceyAdvice@gmail.com Subscribe to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podcasts to get this episode ad-free: https://apple.co/amberandlacey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-07-1752 min
On the MicEpisode 61: Ian Lockwood's Origin StoryIan is a Brooklyn-based comedian and pop musician. He recently released his second studio EP, 'Not Like Other Girls', comprising five tracks in the comedy-pop style that has become his signature in the Brooklyn alternative scene.
This is his origin story.
He also chats about his 2024 Edinburgh show, 'Ian Lockwood: The Farewell Tour'.
Image by JT Anderson. Presented by Martin Walker.
Ian's Profile and Social Media HERE
2024-06-1307 min
Never Seen It with Kyle AyersIan Lockwood Has Never Seen EragonIan Lockwood has never seen Eragon, but he rewrote it and we read his script! Incredible. Wonderful. Hilarious. All-time script. Hear his full take, and enjoy our romp through comedy and life and Never Seen It games!Kyle and Ian are joined by Jono Zalay!Check out Ian's new show if you're in Los Angeles on June 15! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-06-121h 08
You're Making It WorseIan LockwoodAmazingly talented comedian and pop musician Ian Lockwood joins us to talk about his unique twist on pop music. But first, some straight Glee actor named Darren Criss says he's "culturally queer," is that weird?! Are we offended? Or no? And finally, the guys unpack the whole Barbra Streisand/Melissa McCarthy Ozempic debacle during which Brent takes a hard anti-Barbra stand and Alan ain't having it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-05-0957 min
IMMPEARTH II (1971 TV movie)Way back in 1971, when the Apollo program was still cool, a TV pilot imagined a techno-utopia in orbit.
Governed by D&D.
It's EARTH II.Support IMMPLinks:Earth II - WikipediaGary Lockwood - WikipediaPreviously on IMMP: DR. STRANGE (1978)Previously on IMMP: SPACE: 1999Previously on IMMP: We Kept Watching SPACE: 1999O'Neill cylinder - WikipediaPreviously on IMMP: THE STARLOST starring Keir DulleaGUNDAM.INFO | The official Gundam news and video portalValerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) - IMDbThe $21,000,000,000 hole in Texas (Superconducting Supercollider)- YouTube
2024-04-2957 min
The Dork ForestIan Lockwood and Modern Pop Icons – EP 760Ian Lockwood (@mrianlockwood) is a comic, musical comic and has this really cool intro video to his work called. ORBO! Link on thedorkforest.com. WE TALK MODERN POP MUSIC ICONS! I learn things. You will love. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq31rst7cE0&t=8sDonate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or www.jackiekashian.comTHERE IS NEW MERCH: BEES TSHIRT and BEANIES. I’m Made of BEES...
2024-02-131h 02
The Dork ForestIan Lockwood and Modern Pop Icons – EP 760Ian Lockwood (@mrianlockwood) is a comic, musical comic and has this really cool intro video to his work called. ORBO! Link on thedorkforest.com. WE TALK MODERN POP MUSIC ICONS! I learn things. You will love. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq31rst7cE0&t=8sDonate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or www.jackiekashian.comTHERE IS NEW MERCH: BEES TSHIRT and BEANIES. I’m Made of BEES...
2024-02-131h 02
Service From Hell127 ~ Ian Lockwood Is Dating Your DadMusician, actor, comic, and fellow justice-seeker Ian Lockwood is with us to start out the year on such a solid note. Ian resides in NYC and is a Jack of all Trades. His EP is out NOW and you can hear it all here!
He wins the award for having the least amount of customer service jobs - one! But, he sees how hard that all is and why it is only something a select few humans can survive. Also, we discuss tipping culture and why even $35/hr isn't enough in major cities. It just isn't enough. ...
2024-01-081h 27
The Brett Allan ShowIan Lockwood Comedian Interview | The ALT Comedy Scene and MoreIan Lockwood Comedian Interview | The ALT Comedy Scene and More Connect with us on our website for more amazing conversations! www.brettallanshow.com Got some feedback? Let us know!openmicguest@gmail.com Follow us on social media!IG https://www.instagram.com/brettallanshow/FB https://www.facebook.com/thebrettallanshow/Twitter https://twitter.com/brettallanshowConsider giving us...
2024-01-0720 min
Keith and The Girl comedy talk show3753: Reality Check w/ Ian LockwoodNew guest Ian Lockwood shares his life and music and joins KATG to discuss Family Feud’s Richard Dawson making contestants take mouth herpes tests prior to recording and Jersey Shore’s Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino’s new book.
2023-12-0500 min
The Inclusion Bites PodcastAwakening Leadership Dreams to Leave the World a Better Place Awakening Leadership Dreams to Leave the World a Better Place
Awakening Dreams explores the power of conscious leadership, bridging cultural gaps, and embracing diversity to create inclusive environments that enable individuals to awaken their true potential.
In this episode, our host Joanne Lockwood is joined by the insightful Ian Hatton as they delve into the topic of Awakening Dreams.
Ian Hatton kicks off the conversation by discussing the deeply ingrained automatic thinking that often keeps people stuck in their beliefs and traditions. He shares a personal experience of being the first white person that some...
2023-08-2457 min
The Strong Towns PodcastIan Lockwood: Thoughts From an EngineerHow should engineers be thinking about building wealth in communities?
That’s just one of the questions Chuck Marohn asks of Ian Lockwood, a recognized national leader in sustainable transportation policy and urban design. Lockwood is currently a livable transportation engineer for Toole Design, an engineering firm which works to build safer and more walkable streets. On this Strong Towns Podcast, join Marohn and Lockwood as they talk about the work of Toole Design, complete streets, and more.
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2023-05-0156 min
SciFiPulse RadioSFP-NOW TV Reviews Show Looks At Lockwood & Co and Wolf PackWelcome to SFP-NOW and our new TV reviews show that we'll be looking to roll out every two weeks. For this series, Ian Cullen is joined by Marx Pyle of GenreTainment to discuss episodes of various genre television shows.
This week's episode takes a look at episode three of The Last Of Us, which seemed to stir up mixed reviews from fans of the game versus those fans that have just tuned in for the series. Get our views on the Bob and Frank storyline.
Also, we have a look at the new Netflix Series Lo...
2023-02-0930 min
BingewatchShrinking | Lockwood & Co | Extraordinary | Deep Fake Neighbour WarsThis week on Bingewatch, we cover everything from therapists gone wrong to deep fakes gone wild!(01:39) Harrison Ford and Jason Segel team up in Shrinking - a new a-list comedy from Apple TV about a shrink who should probably sort his own head out before trying to help others.(06:36) Netflix love their tween sci-fi adventure series, and Lockwood & Co is the latest. Starring Ruby Stokes and Morven Christie, the first season is available now.(11:14) What if everyone in the world had a superpower except you? Disney Plus' latest comedy Extraordinary has the look...
2023-01-2621 minBingewatchShrinking | Lockwood & Co | Extraordinary | Deep Fake Neighbour WarsThis week on Bingewatch, we cover everything from therapists gone wrong to deep fakes gone wild!(01:39) Harrison Ford and Jason Segel team up in Shrinking - a new a-list comedy from Apple TV about a shrink who should probably sort his own head out before trying to help others.(06:36) Netflix love their tween sci-fi adventure series, and Lockwood & Co is the latest. Starring Ruby Stokes and Morven Christie, the first season is available now.(11:14) What if everyone in the world had a superpower except you? Disney Plus' latest comedy Extraordinary has the look...
2023-01-2621 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 71 - Dorothy Levitt (bonus episode)Based upon a feature in the BBC History Magazine, this episode delves more deeply into the life of Edwardian playgirl Dorothy Levitt - the first person to be charged in Skipton with a motoring offence. She was a regular in the gossip columns between 1903 and 1908 and wrote a book on motoring for women (advises carrying a revolver at all times) but met a sad end. She's one of the more colourful characters to feature in the book History of Skipton.
2022-07-2516 min
GloverscastGlovers Past #7 - Adam LockwoodOn this episode of the Glovers Past, Ian and Dave welcome Adam Lockwood to the Gloverscast to talk about his time at Huish Park, his departure and what happened afterwards. He also tells us about helping start up a football club in his hometown of Wakefield and if he's recovered from the Legend's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-0156 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 70 - Tory trials and triumphsIn this the last episode of the History of Skipton, we relate the story of a dramatic by-election in the Skipton constituency and how an absentee MP nearly paid the price for neglecting his seat.
2022-04-0525 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 69 - Liberals and Tories in the courtsThis episode tells us how the Skipton Parliamentary constituency moved from a Liberal stronghold to a safe Conservative seat with a major libel trial and a few embezzlement scandals along the way. Picture shows William Clough MP.
2022-03-2326 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 68 - The Liberal StrongholdWhich Skipton MP was murdered? Why was Skipton a Liberal stronghold for decades? And why was the statue in Skipton High Street ridiculed when it was installed? All is revealed in the latest episode of the History of Skipton
2022-03-1725 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 67 - Boxers, skaters and football failuresConcluding the look at sport in Skipton with tales of bare knuckle boxing, hundreds watching roller skating races in a purpose-built building which was the biggest in town and why golf was verboten on Sundays, this episode also explains why Skipton has never, ever had a decent football team.
2022-03-0431 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 66 - Skipton and the AshesThis episode tracks the story of cricket in Skipton and tells the sad tale of the Skipton cricketer who played a key role in the start of the Ashes cricket series between England and Australia.
2022-02-2426 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 65 - This Sporting LifeOne of Yorkshire's oldest rugby clubs is Skipton, formed in 1874. It has had a turbulent time, once having 13 of its 15 players banned for life after a tempestuous Yorkshire Cup final. The rocky path from nearly converting to soccer to off the pitch stability today is charted in this episode
2022-02-1631 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 64 - Methodists and their LegacyMethodists in Skipton built two schools, owned the town's biggest employer and played an important role in local government. This episode looks at how and why Methodists became the number one religion in Skipton in the 1800s.
2022-02-0538 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 63 - Persecuting Quakers and the Salvation ArmyToday Quakers and the Salvation Army are highly respected and much admired religions. But when both first arrived in Skipton they were met with hostility from the authorities and violence from the residents. This latest episode tells how they became tolerated and finally welcomed.
2022-01-2529 min
MikeyPodMikeyPod 339 | Comedian and Musician Ian LockwoodIan Lockwood joins me this week to chat about his latest EP, Not Like Other Girls, his brilliant videos, the idea of building art through community, and just so much more. Ian provides some great insight here about the way he creates his work and I can’t wait for you hear it!
Ian Lockwood is a Brooklyn-based comedian and pop musician originally from Los Angeles. He is the co-host of the stand-up show ‘Hot Teens’ at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective and has had recurring appearances on the Earwolf podcast Earwolf Presents. The Nasty EP released in 2020 introdu...
2022-01-2442 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 62 - The Roman CatholicsSt Stephens church in Skipton opened five years after it was built because of a dispute between the family who paid for it and the Catholic bishop. But once opened the church proved a focal point for the growing and robust community of Skipton Catholics - although robbers breaking into the tomb of their figurehead cast a pall over its early years.
2022-01-1426 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 61 - The Church of EnglandThe Christian churches played a huge role in the social fabric of Skipton. This episode traces the story of the two Anglican churches in the town. It includes mad vicars, crooked clerics and noxious fumes from the dead poisoning the congregation.
2022-01-0628 minThe History of SkiptonEpisode 60 - The Architects' CrimesWhy are modern buildings rubbish? All concrete blocks and glass. Our Victorian forebears constructed buildings with towers, cornices, balustrades, decorative ironwork and carved stonework. Yet architects in the 20th century used words like 'exciting', 'sympathetic' and 'stunning' as they put up some of their monstrosities. This episode contrasts the Victorian and more modern buildings which adorn Skipton.
2021-12-1527 minThe History of SkiptonEpisode 59 - New homes for old slumsAs the old slums of Skipton were knocked down, three new council housing estates sprung up. This episode traces the development of Burnside, Shortbank and Greatwood areas of Skipton but not everyone was happy when their home was officially designated as "unfit for human habitation".
2021-12-0729 minIMMP2001: A SPACE ODYSSEYIn the year 1968, Stanley Kubrick offered a vision of what life would be like in the year 2001. And that vision was "very bright, very glossy, very high tech, very trippy." This week the IMMP addresses 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY.Support IMMPLinks:2001: A Space Odyssey (film) - WikipediaStanley Kubrick - WikipediaArthur C. Clarke - WikipediaKeir Dullea - WikipediaGary Lockwood - WikipediaDouglas Rain - WikipediaMothership RPGTacoma [video game] - FullbrightObservation [video game] by NoCodeThe Expanse (novel series) - WikipediaDestination Moon (film) - WikipediaPreviously on IMMP: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KINDPreviously on IMMP: Frank Herbert’s DU...
2021-11-2958 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 58 - The World's Worst SlumsIn 1926 a national newspaper article said Skipton had the "world's worst slums". Skipton's medical officer seemed to agree. This episode looks at the way the town's overcrowded yards forced the council to embark upon a slum clearance programme - and how those slums which survived are now holiday cottages.
2021-11-2922 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 57 - Post and poolsIn December 1909 Skipton's postmaster apologised as he could only guarantee one delivery on Christmas Day. Anything posted on Christmas morning may not be delivered on Christmas afternoon. Things have changed as this episode traces the rise and fall of Skipton's postal services. Also included is the story of a swimming pool in Skipton, from an outdoor muddy reservoir to a purpose built building.
2021-11-1827 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 56 - Call the fire brigadeSkipton fire brigade was riddled with incompetence and drunkeness in its early days. Slowly though its fortunes and efficiency was improved. Also the story of Skipton's first telephones and televisions as the story of the emergence of modern Skipton continues
2021-11-0530 minThe History of SkiptonEpisode 55 - Let there be lightWhen mains electricity came to Skipton, many households kept their lights on all day to show off their new utility. They got a huge shock when the first bills arrived. This episode tells how gas and electricity came to Skipton, starting as private enterprises before being taken over by the council and run as valuable sources of revenue. Then along came nationalisation.
2021-10-2825 minHot Comedy Scene Star Ian Lockwood is in the House with His NEW EP!Brooklyn underground comedy scene staple Ian Lockwood is our guest! We will be talking about his brand new EP Not Like Other Girls ... which features leading singles ‘Not Like Other Girls’ , ‘No Homo’, and ‘Your Dad’ , each with accompanying videos.
Ian is known for creating comedy pop earworms that are equal parts hilarious and catchy, and his hybrid approach to comedy music has brought him recognition as both a comedian and a musician. His debut, the Nasty EP was called a “tantalizing display of talent” (Comedy Cake) and “sheer curatorial dedication” (Brooklyn Reader). The Not Like Other Girls EP promises to build on this foundati...
2021-10-2259 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 54 - WaterDespite Skipton's posiition in the notoriously wet Pennines, drought was a common problem until just before the First World War - that and a drinking supply contaminated with sewage. This episode explains how the new Skipton Urban Council solved the problem.
2021-10-1928 minThe History of SkiptonEpisode 53 - Building the modern SkiptonThis episode looks at how the town entered the 20th century with modern utilities provided. It also provides explains why women got the vote a few years before Mrs Pankhurst came along and why large crowds gathered for the delights of 'Rat Week'
2021-10-0626 min
We Stan TogetherNot Like Other Girls with Ian LockwoodIan Lockwood (Hot Teens) joins the classroom to discuss the concept of Not Like Other Girls, which is the name of his new single! Caitlin thinks Stassi Shroeder is the ultimate reality Not Like Other Girls, Lauren thinks Bring It On breaks the NLOG/basic binary and Ian creates the NLOG Hall of Fame/Walk of Shame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-051h 13
The Sewers of ParisSexy But Secret (Ep 355 - Twilight/Ian Lockwood)My guest on the Sewers of Paris podcast this week would like you to see him at his worst. Ian Lockwood is a New York based pop music comedian who makes goofy music videos in which he plays his messiest self. It’s a style inspired in part by his relationship with the Twilight novels — which he started reading as a joke, and was then startled to discover that he unironically loved.We’ll have that conversation in a minute. And don’t forget to check out my YouTube where I post videos about queer pop culture history...
2021-09-3046 min
SHOOCASTShoocast Series 2 - The Post-Covid 19 Digital Revolution with Ian LockwoodShoo's Chief Vision officer Chris is joined by academy member Katie and special guest Ian Lockwood, discussing how the pandemic has shifted the ways in which we communicate within a business. Are these changes limiting relationships between business and client? Or, are we opening doors to a vast world of opportunities via something as simple as being able to form team relationships with anyone from anywhere via Zoom? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-09-2846 minThe History of SkiptonEpisode 52 - The modern castleWhen Skipton Castle was inherited by the Earls of Tufton, based in Kent, they showed little interest in the town. The castle was becoming a ruin. Today however it is said to be one of the best preserved medieval castles in the country. This episode explains how its fortunes were reversed and tells how the battle to grant access to the beautiful castle woods was finally won.
2021-09-2722 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 51 - Lady Anne Clifford. Hero or VillainShe's usually portrayed as a saviour of Skkipton and feminist icon. But was she, as her descendant Lady Sackville-West described her, a tyrant. This podcast examines her legacy and concludes that you wouldn't have liked to have been living in Skipton when she ran the castle.
2021-09-1528 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 50 - The Civil WarSkipton Castle was the last stronghold in the north to hold out for the Royalist cause in the Civil War. It was under siege for 40 months before an honourable surrender in December 1645. This episode tells the story of Skipton's resistance to the Parliamentary armies and how Oliver Cromwell ordered the castle's defences to be weakened to prevent further opposition to his forces.
2021-09-0935 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 49 - The Pirate of the CaribbeanGeorge Clifford was a playboy at the court of Queen Elizabeth 1. He ran up huge debts and so turned to piracy to turn his fortunes round. Hear the story of this flamboyant lord of Skipton who was also a commander against the Spanish Armada, witness to the trial and execution of Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth's official jousting champion. You'll find his elaborate tomb in Holy Trinity Church Skipton and his gorgeous suit of armour in the Metropolitan Museum, New York.
2021-08-3135 minThe History of SkiptonEpisode 48 - The Pilgrimage of GraceIn 1536 around 10,000 armed rebels were outside the gates of Skipton Castle demanding that Henry Clifford, the 2nd earl of Cumberland, join them in attempting to overthrow Henry VIII. Also inside the castle was Clifford's steward (the man who managed his estates) Christopher Aske, whose brother was the leader of the rebels. The decision of Clifford was a turning point in the most serious challenge to the authority of Henry VIII that he ever faced. And Christoper Aske was to prove a key witness against his brother as Henry took bloody revenge against the rebels in what was known as 'The...
2021-08-2041 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 47 - The Shepherd LordThe death of the lord of Skipton, King Richard III at the battle of Bosworth paved the way for the Clifford family to recover their lost lands. Henry Clifford was restored to the Skipton lordship. But why was he known as the Shepherd Lord? This episode debunks the myth and reveals a man whose business acumen greatly enriched the family but who ended his days embroiled in a sex scandal and obsessed with alchemy.
2021-08-1327 minThe History of SkiptonEpisode 46 - Life in medieval SkiptonThe ordinary folk have left us little record of their lives. But there are tantalising glimpses of what life was like outside the castle. This episode sheds some light on those hints and rubbishes talk of the Red Lion pub once being a leper hospital.
2021-08-0127 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 45 - Black Hearted Clifford, the Butcher of SkiptonHe is one of the most loathsome villains in Shakespeare - Black Hearted John Clifford. Yet he really existed, the Butcher of Skipton, accused of the cold-blooded murder of the young Earl of Rutland. This episode continues the story of the Clifford family of Skipton Castle and examines the legend of the Butcher. It culminates in John Clifford's grisly death at Towton, the bloodiest battle ever fought on British soil.
2021-07-2532 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 44 - The fighting CliffordsThe Cliffords were lords of Skipton Castle for almost400 years. They tended to die young, often in battle. The first Clifford of Skipton was second in command of the English army at Bannockburn and died there. This episode traces the history of the first Cliffords and their often grisly fates.
2021-07-0831 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 43 - The castle and its buildersIn 1086 all the Domesday Book had to say about Skipton was "here is waste". Within a few years a Norman knight had built a castle which was to become a key defensive fortress on the route between York and Scotland. This episode traces of why a castle was built in Skipton, and how it was traded by kings of England and Scotland. The episode ends with the humiliation of King Edward II and the arrival of a family which was to dominate Skipton and play a key role in English history for the next 400 years - the Cliffords.
2021-07-0239 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 42 - Educating AdultsConcluding the segment on education, this episode looks at how attempts to provide working class males a means to improve their standing through movements such as Mechanics' Institutes and Workers' Education Association led to today's Craven College.
2021-06-2328 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 41 - The Primary Schools Part 2This concludes the story of Skipton's primary schools to the present day including the desperate measures teachers took to get pupils to attend and how the county council took over education from the churches.
2021-06-1436 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 40 - Elementary educationSkipton's primary schools have their roots in church congregations which funded schools which taught their particular brand of Christianity and imposed their beliefs on staff and pupils alike. This episode traces the history of these schools, examines how effective they were and relates how the churches turned down government grants in order to retain control. That meant they struggled financially. The picture shows the first of these church schools, Parish Church School on Rectory Lane.
2021-06-0344 minThe History of SkiptonEpisode 39 - Educating girlsIt was only towards the end of the Victorian era that a secondary education for girls was provided in Skipton. Even then, its introduction was controversial as bequests intended to improve the lives of the Skipton poor was used to create a fee paying school which was only for the middle classes. And a blunder by the governors enabled the first headmistress to be the highest paid person in Skipton, earning five times as much as the chief of police. This episode traces the story of Skipton Girls grammmar school.
2021-05-2432 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 38 - A modern grammar schoolGovernment reforms ended the free-for-all that made Ermysted's a "nice little earner". There were still scandal - sexual, financial and even death - at Erymsted's but once it moved to its current location on Gargrave Road in 1877 its fortunes and reputation were to change for the better.
2021-05-1240 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 37 - A School for ScandalErmysted's school for boys in Skipton is more than 500 years old. Yet for many of those years it was mired in corruptiion, greed and bribery. Rival headmasters battled each other (sometimes literally) for possession of the school and with it access to the lucrative rents from land given to the school by its wealthy founders. Even John Wesley, founder of the Methodist religion was caught up in the scandal.
2021-04-2832 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 36 - Skipton in WW2 part 2Why was Joseph Stalin, the Russian leader a member of the Skipton Co-op. This second episode looking at Skipton in World War Two explains all. Other topics include the Skipton Home Guard, the incredible sums of money raised to fund tanks, ships and bomber aircraft and why women needed Goverment permission to leave their job. It ends with a lament for the meagre commemoration for men who died in the war - especially when compared to the fallen of World War One
2021-04-2137 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 35 - Skipton in WW2 Part 1No bomb fell on Skipton during World War Two, but that didn't mean the townsfolk were spared the restrictions, fears and deprivations of city dwellers. This episode turns the spotlight on World War Two in Skipton and covers familiar topics such as gas masks, rationing, evacuees and air raid drills but from a local angle, revealing how a small office off the High Street controlled food rationing for the district and how tanks and artillery were stored in Skipton to the delight of local schoolchildren. Plus the truth about the war time rumour that the King's Crown Jewels were removed...
2021-04-1135 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 34 - Skipton's Prisoner of War campsIn 1918 the barracks in the Raikeswood area of Skipton was turned into a prisoner of war camp. Populated mainly by German officers, this episode tells the story of their arrival and departure, how they viewed the locals and how the locals viewed them. We also cover how, in World War Two, on the opposite side of town, a camp for Italian prisoners of war was opened.
2021-03-3030 minThe History of SkiptonEpisode 33 - Skipton in World War One (part 2)The second part of our look at the impact of World War One on Skiptonians' lives. This episode covers rationing, campaigns to buy war bonds and violence at meetings calling for a negotiated peace settlement. It also takes in the surprisingly bitter row about how to commemorate Skipton's war dead.
2021-03-2341 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 32 - Skipton in World War One (part 1)In World War One Skipton was officially a "garrison" town hosting up to 3,000 soldiers. It was subject to military rules which were harsher than for the general population. This, the first part of episodes looking at everyday life in Skipton in World War One, details the impact they had on everyday life.
2021-03-1532 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 31 - Military SkiptonThis episode looks at how Skipton responded to military events such as the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion of Bonnie Prince Charlie, the war against Napoleon and the Boer War. It traces the story of the militia - local volunteers who practised military skills just in case - the founding of the Territorial Army and the opening of the Drill Hall, a building which once played a big role in the Skipton community.
2021-03-0827 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 30 - Skipton MurdersThe last public execution held in Yorkshire saw huge crowds turn out to see the Skipton father who fed his daughter rat poison to collect the burial insurance. This case is just one of the Skipton murders in this episode which includes the Skipton man who turned himself in six weeks after a death was judged natural, or the farmer attacked in the auction mart toilets - a case which remains open today.
2021-02-2131 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 29 - Wild Women and Cruelty to LionsThis episode looks at the courts in Skipton and tells the story of some of the more unusual cases that passed through. There's the story of the wild women of Union Square, one of whom missed her wedding day because she was sent to jail for fighting. Brothels and cruelty to a lion also feature in this episode.
2021-02-1526 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 28 - ScandalThe court leet, run by the lord of the manor, punished wrongdoers who created a nuisance before it fell out of favour, replaced in the Victorian era by the local courts. This episode looks at Victorian scandals in Skipton as the local papers reported in depth on jilted wives and husbands, broken engagements and crooked bank managers.
2021-02-0732 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 27 - The Guy Fawkes RiotsPitched battles on the streets, police baton charges, 2,000 protestors. Surely not Skipton? Well, yes. In the mid-Victorian era riots in Skipton caused by attempts to ban Guy Fawkes Night fireworks set off riots which made national news. Locals poured scorn on the police chief who had sparked off the troubles and he was quickly removed from his post. This episode remembers a long forgotten but dark chapter of Skipton's past.
2021-01-2532 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 26 - Shopping in SkiptonBack in the Victorian era, Skipton shops closed at midnight. This podcast traces the campaign to reduce shop workers' hours. It also tracks the rise and fall of the Co-op and the arrival of the first supermarket in Skipton. If you think that was a firm called Hillards - well think again!
2021-01-1826 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 25 - Skipton Market [Part Two]How the cattle market moved off the High Street and the stall holders moved in. This episode looks at the legal battles over just who has the right to sell what and when on the High Street and also reveals what the Attorney General - the highest solicitor in the land - had to say about those "ancient rights". We also reveal just how we got where we are now with Skipton's open air market.
2021-01-1136 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 24 - The Market [Part One]Skipton's market attracts thousands of visitors to the town every year. This episode tells the story of the market and takes a closer look at those charters dating back to the reign of King John.
2021-01-0335 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 23 - Prince Charles and the carbuncleA look at Skipton's other major businesses including the Craven Bank and Skipton Building Society - which now employs more than 1,000 people. Plus there's the full story of how Prince Charles took to national televsion to describe a part of Skipton as "a carbuncle"
2020-12-1436 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 22 - Trouble at t'millThis episode charts the story of unions in the Skipton textile and railway industries and looks at some of the major disputes. It also reveals how a national coal strike knocked out not just all domestic fuel for heating and cooking but also Skipton gas works leading to raids on Skipton Woods, where Lord Hothfield employed men to stop desperate Skiptonians from chopping down the trees for firewood.
2020-12-0832 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 21 - The Plug Drawing RiotsIn 1842 a mob of several thousand mill workers from Lancashire descended on the town determined to close down Skipton's three cotton mills. It ended up with a charge by mounted hussars on the protestors on the site now occupied by Morrison's car park. This episode tells the story of one of the most famous days in Skipton's history and its aftermath
2020-11-2926 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 20 - the Rise and Fall of King CottonThere were once 8 cotton mills in Skipton. We've already looked at the Dewhurst Mill and the two Sidgwick mills and now we turn our attention to the other five, tracking how they were founded and what happened to them. We also look at how an industry which once employed 3,000 people in a town of barely 12,000 providing a career for life collapsed so swiftly.
2020-11-1934 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 19 - Dewhurst's millMore than a million bobbins of Sylko cotton thread were produced very week at the Belle Vue Mill in Skipton. This episode traces the rise and fall of the Dewhurst family's mill which employed around 1,000 Skiptonians at its peak
2020-11-1027 minThe History of SkiptonEpisode 18 - Cotton comes to SkiptonThe first cotton mill opened in Skipton in 1784 in the shadow of Skipton Castle. This episode tracks the background to High Mill and the men behind it. We also look at conditions in the mill, including evidence given by the mill owners to a Parliamentary Committee and why they thought they were being kind when they administered corporal punishment to children in their employ.
2020-11-0326 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 17 - Last OrdersThis episode tells the story of how the temperance movement and the licensed trade fought out their battles in the court . It traces some lost Skipton pubs and shows how some fought a spirited rearguard action to survive
2020-10-2735 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 16 - The Temperance LobbyThis episode focuses on the Temperance Movement which sought to stop, or at least reduce, the sale of alcohol in Skipton. It takes in the opening of three coffee bars in Skipton, the biggest of which was the Globe, pictured here. It operated as a "pub" but sold tea and coffee until late at night from 1881 to 1937. Oddly enough, it is once agan a coffee bar run by Costa
2020-10-1929 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 15 - Skipton's pubsThis episode looks at the story of Skipton's pubs, the key role they played in the community and how the Duke of Wellington's Beer Act sparked a huge growth in the numbers of alehouses. We'll trace the story of some of these well-known landmarks, point out a few others which are long forgotten and also have a look at the Skipton Brewery which thrived for several decades until it was swallowed up and closed as big breweries began to monopolise the industry.
2020-10-1030 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 14 - Stage and ScreenThe film All About Eve starred famous Hollywood star Bette Davis. It won six Oscars and Davis was nominated for best actress. Yet the first time she saw the film was at the Regal Cinema in Skipton. Find out why in this latest episode which concentrates on the town's fascination with the film industry. We'll also be looking at a long forgotten wooden theatre situated on the Canal Basin
2020-09-2732 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 13 - Skipton At PlayCircuses, galas, Wild West shows, agricultural shows and travelling fairs feature in this episode as we start a new theme of leisure in this episode. Among the features are the woman who threatened to set her lions on the police and a world heavyweight boxing champion who fought locals in the town hall car park!
2020-09-1534 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 12 - Skipton's HospitalsHere, in the final podcast about the health of the town, we trace the origins of Skipton's hospitals and what became of them. The accompanying picture shows the old "cottage hospital" on Granville Street.
2020-09-0831 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 11 - Disease, death and doctorsChild death rates in Skipton were once worse than those in Bradford. This episode looks at how being a child in Skipton was once a dangerous proposition and at the doctors who dealt with the town's health. Plus there's the story of how anti-vaccination campaigners fought to prevent children being protected against smallpox, scarlet fever and measles - a topic which has returned to challenge public health more than a century later.
2020-08-3141 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 10 - Filthy SkiptonToday the yards and alleys of Skipton are pristine and attractive with many properties now holiday lets. But once they used to be plagued by cesspits and debris and were deathtraps for residents - particularly children. This episode looks at their condition and the formation of the Board of Health which started the improvement.
2020-08-2334 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 9 - Poverty in SkiptonIn this episode I argue that Skipton has far more in common with the mill towns of Lancashire than the genteel spa towns of nearby Ilkley and Harrogate as I discuss poverty in Skipton and both official and unofficial attempts to alleviate it.
2020-08-0432 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 8 - Scandals at the Skipton WorkhouseIn the last years of the Victorian era the Skipton Workhouse was hit with a series of scandals. The most notable of these was the amount of beer, wines and spirits given to inmates for medical reasons. Residents in Skipton were consuming more booze than any other workhouse.
2020-07-2835 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 7 - The WorkhouseHow did Skipton look after its poor, sick and aged? This episode looks at the poor law and the establishment of the Skipton Workhouse on Gargrave Road.
2020-07-1433 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 6 - Traffic TraumaFrom the arrival of the very first car in Skipton, there were problems for residents. This episode looks at the ways the authorities tried to cope with the consequences of several major through routes meeting in the town. Some of the solutions they came up - mostly involving damaging the environment - are discussed..
2020-07-0229 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 5 - The RoadsHow a road system developed linking several different major routes at Skipton. We also look at the arrival of the motor car and its impact upon the town
2020-06-1729 min
The History of SkiptonEpisode 3 - The CanalIn this episode, author Ian Lockwood tracks the rise and fall and rise again of Skipton's Canal. He relates why a canal was built and the dramatic effect it has had for the town.
2020-06-0626 min