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Make Me A Nerd with Mandy KaplanThrough the Farscape Wormhole with Audrey KearnsMandy embarks on a journey into the weird and wonderful world of Farscape with none other than the "geek girl authority" herself, Audrey Kearns. The two reminisce about their comedy days at Acme before diving headfirst into the uncharted territories of science fiction fandom.Audrey, a self-proclaimed shy daydreamer, reveals how her childhood overseas and love of escapism led her to become a champion of all things sci-fi and fantasy. When pressed to name her desert island picks, she struggles to choose between heavyweights like Battlestar Galactica, Lord of the Rings, and Star Trek. But the true...2024-08-1257 min
Dales Radio Community PodcastsThe 165th Great Yorkshire ShowIt's been a fantastic show this year and hear is a chance to listen again to some of the people we talked with at the show.
Here's a guide to the podcast - and you can jump through to your favourite interview too:
01.21 Maurice Walton - Cheese judge from Appleby
04.14 Edward Sexton - Yorkshire Wool - Glencroft at Clapham
07.25 Edward Devanny - The Yorkshire Sea Salt Company
12.44 Bruce Cutts - The Countryside Code
16.07 Alex Bennett - the Mishmash Man
21.07 The Battle of the Butchers - Drake and Macefield
23.36 Fiona...2024-07-181h 10
Talking With StrangersTalking with StefaniaOur guest today is Stefania who creates the magic behind Jack Savoretti Romania on Instagram.In this episode of Talking With Strangers we discuss:- Discovering Jack Savoretti- The creation of Jack Savoretti Romania on Instagram- Life in Romania before and after the revolution- Splitting time between Romania/London- Musical grandparents- Michael Jackson- Music influences/the love of Italian music- Jack's new tracklist We hope you enjoyed this episode of Talking with Strangers.Talking with Strangers i...2024-04-1556 minTalking With StrangersTalking with Emma BloomfieldOur guest today is Emma Bloomfield who lives on the Isle of Wight.In this episode of Talking With Strangers we discuss:- Discovering Jack Savoretti- Isle of Wight- Croatia- Festivals- Caterham cars- Caterham racing- Music influences- The Cat Empire! We hope you enjoyed this episode of Talking with Strangers.Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Ja...2024-02-201h 00Talking With StrangersTalking with Caroline RichardsOur guest today is Caroline Richards who uprooted from Manchester to Puglia over 10 years ago.Caroline is a self confessed 'Italophile' and is really living the Italian dream.In this episode of Talking With Strangers we discuss:- Discovering Jack Savoretti- Cafe Nero- Shopping for a property in Italy with a list in hand- Moving from Manchester- Ending up in Puglia- Talking and singing Italian- Eros Ramazzotti- Gianna Nannini- Tastes in music...2023-12-1858 min
The Juiciest BitsWeird Victorian Humbugs: The Muppet Christmas Carol (Henson, 1992)In this second week of TJB Christmas episodes, we're lightening up the mood a bit and bringing you a conversation about The Muppet Christmas Carol, starring Michael Caine as Scrooge and the Muppets as almost everyone else. We talk about capitalism, ghosts, Christmas (obviously), and we both try to say "Moycal Kaiyne" as best we can (listener, it's not great, but we try our best).
Don't forget that you can email us with opinions or requests for transcripts at thejuiciestbitspodcast@gmail.com!2023-12-091h 29Talking With StrangersTalking with Jane and Bob AshtonOur guests today are a wonderful married couple Jane and Bob Ashton.Jane and Bob met in 1977 in the old Gaumont Theatre in Southampton. Jane was an Usherette (as it was known back then) and Bob was moonlighting (from his day job as a Police Officer) in security and stagehand work at the theatre. Jane thought Bob was a firefighter! Was she disappointed? Was it love at first sight? Is Bob the love of her life? All will be revealed!!In this episode of Talking With Strangers we discuss:- how it all began for J...2023-10-091h 05Talking With StrangersTalking with Arvena DedaOur guest today is Arvena Deda from Albania.Albania is a very small country and shares the Adriatic Sea with Italy, influencing Arvena's love of Italy and Italian music. Arvena made a road trip with two of her friends to Sibenik in Croatia to her first Jack Savoretti live gig, which is where we met and the rest is history!In this episode of Talking With Strangers we discuss:- discovering Jack Savoretti- road trip to Croatia- a concert can only be enjoyed for real by knowing the lyrics and singing y...2023-09-2559 minTalking With StrangersTalking with Rich Clarke from WarChildOur guest today is Richard Clarke from Warchild who in 2016 became Music Manager then Head of Music for a while. Rich is totally committed and passionate about his work with Warchild and is a true advocate and ambassador for them.In this episode of Talking With Strangers we talk:- fundraisers- the work of Warchild- Syria, Turkey, Ukraine- Ambassadors- How Rich ended up at Warchild- Jack Savoretti's involvement with Warchild- Warchild Records- Nick Cave- Ian Wright- what's coming...2023-04-241h 12Talking With StrangersTalking with Eliane RomanzinOur guest today is Eliane Romanzin from Bern in Switzerland.Eliane's father is Italian and her mother is Swiss and she has sweet childhood memories of Italian holidays and growing up in Bern.Her musical taste is much influenced by her parents who listened to Italian/French music of the 50s/60s, hence her love of Jack's music, especially EuropianaIn this episode of Talking With Strangers we discuss:- childhood memories in Italy and Switzerland- her love of the UK- working in the Isles of Scilly- meeting t...2023-04-1949 minTalking With StrangersTalking with Jon MacKayOur guest today is Jon Mackay who is an artist, an illustrator and silk screen printer based near Oxford. In addition to producing his own silk screen prints that are exhibited in galleries, Jon has a string of commissions under his belt from JackSavoretti, Bears Den and The Lumineers to name but a few. Jon met Jack by chance whilst at the local garage getting his tyres changed. After an exchange of emails Jon worked on a Singing to Strangers silk screen print and a couple of tee shirts. Jack's management then reached out to Jon and he produced...2023-03-2744 minTalking With StrangersTalking with Julie HunterWelcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Our guest today is Julie Hunter, whose love of dogs inspired her to become a Dog Groomer and now runs a successful bespoke wedding dog care service, Spotlessly Chic!Julie lives in rural Aberdeenshire with her husband and two dalmation dogs Cielo and Winnie. Moving to the country gave Julie the perfect opportunity to start her career caring for dogs after she was made redundant in 2016 from the Oil Industry. Julie first saw Jack at an intimate gig at The Lemon Tree in Ab...2023-03-0659 minTalking With StrangersTalking with Jo TwistWelcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Our guest today is Jo Twist, who is an outdoor explorer, an artist, a Reiki Practioner and is in the process of running wellness retreats. Jo lives in a cottage in Somerset which she also uses as a makeshift art studio. Jo currently works in the film industry but likes nothing more than 'emerging herself into nature to scrape off the city smog' or simply sitting in her makeshift art studio at home creating beautiful art. Jo loves a challenge and rai...2023-02-2756 minTalking With StrangersTalking with Meredith Hepner ChapmanWelcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Our guest today is Meredith Hepner Chapman, an expert in PR, Podcasting, Name Dropping and Jack Savoretti (especially as Meredith is Jack’s cousin.) Meredith lives in Hertfordshire, with her husband Jeremy, four beautiful children and two dachshunds. Meredith is host of the Diary of a Name Dropper podcast, a podcast littered with anecdotes and name drops. And with interviews with such guests as Scarlet Page, Chris Amoo and Jack Savoretti. Even by Jack’s own admission “Meredith knows everyone!” In this episod...2023-02-201h 12Talking With StrangersTalking with Strangers Christmas SpecialMeet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.It’s Christmas!!!! Mandy is back for...2022-12-1955 minTalking With StrangersTalking with Leeanne BartleyMeet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.Joining Mandy on this episode is L...2022-11-281h 00Talking With StrangersTalking with Anne JahrMeet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.Joining Mandy on this episode is A...2022-11-1836 minTalking With StrangersTalking with Justin KandiahMeet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.Joining Mandy on this episode is J...2022-11-071h 04Talking With StrangersTalking with Ivan Morales SaucedoMeet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.Joining Mandy on this episode is I...2022-10-3152 min
The Saturday Matinée • Movies, News, Games, and Lists!2022-10-29 • Saturday MatinéeTommy Metz III leads Krissy Lenz and Mandy Kaplan on a matinée tour of movies and television magic that ends in a recast-a-thon of movies that definitely should be musicals.But first, the watchlist. Tommy and Mandy finished The Patient and loved it. Smile is middling fare according to Krissy, but she's an island on who's seen it on the panel just yet. We have a significant detour around Don't Worry Darling which you might even classify as "gossip corner."Mandy’s Trailer: The White Lotus — Season 2Tommy’s Trailer: Next ExitKrissy’s Trailer: Poker Face2022-10-291h 01Talking With StrangersTalking with Jayne & Ali BaileyMeet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.Joining Mandy on this episode is J...2022-10-241h 04Talking With StrangersTalking with Jan RixonMeet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.Joining Mandy for this first episode i...2022-10-1746 minTalking With StrangersAn Introduction to Talking with StrangersMeet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them. Joining Mandy for t...2022-10-1025 min