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THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 779: PAUL AND NICK GET RANDOM... YET AGAIN!Here we are for episode 779! In which Paul and Nick record one last random episode for 2024; and it finally gets released on some random date many months later... not that it matters because random words have no expiry date! This time some of the words include: BELT, COMPROMISE, FLU, SUIT and EAR - not to mention PIPE, ROOM, DYNAMIC, RETREAT, KNIT, FANTASY, TERRIFY, CHERRY, RABBIT and PRIZE... We also hear some chitter-chat from Nick's recent family holiday! Thanks to Aly and Jenny for their contributions! Our next episode, #780 sees YUJ and Hubert finally getting to move into their new, improved Mag...
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THE SHY LIFE PODCASTPAUL AND NICK GET RANDOM... YET AGAIN! (#779) Here we are for episode 779! In which Paul and Nick record one last random episode for 2024; and it finally gets released on some random date many months later... not that it matters because random words have no expiry date! This time some of the words include: BELT, COMPROMISE, FLU, SUIT and EAR - not to mention PIPE, ROOM, DYNAMIC, RETREAT, KNIT, FANTASY, TERRIFY, CHERRY, RABBIT and PRIZE... We also hear some chitter-chat from Nick's recent family holiday! Thanks to Aly and Jenny for their contributions! Our next episode, #780 sees YUJ and Hubert finally getting to move into their new, improved Mag...
2025-07-301h 52THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 769: PAUL AND NICK'S BUSY 1990S!Here we are for episode 769! Paul and Nick attempt to bottle their own experiences of the 1990s into a little over an hour of conversation - can these two self-confessed chatter-boxes manage it!? Our next episode, #770 sees Hubert's interest in Paul video archives deepens as we share more exciting tales from Sutton Park from the 1990s! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have comments - you can even send a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Luca and Udio. Sound effects by Paul C, Freesound Community from Pixabay and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O...
2025-06-081h 24THE SHY LIFE PODCASTPAUL AND NICK'S BUSY 1990S! (#769) Here we are for episode 769! Paul and Nick attempt to bottle their own experiences of the 1990s into a little over an hour of conversation - can these two self-confessed chatter-boxes manage it!? Our next episode, #770 sees Hubert's interest in Paul video archives deepens as we share more exciting tales from Sutton Park from the 1990s! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have comments - you can even send a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Luca and Udio. Sound effects by Paul C, Freesound Community from Pixabay and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O...
2025-06-081h 24THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 722: PAUL AND MARTIN'S 1978 MUSIC CHATTER-FEST!Here we are for episode 722; in which Paul and Martin discuss the music stars of 1978! This time we discuss such acts as Kate Bush, Brian And Michael, The Bee Gees, Boney M, 10CC, The Boomtown Rats and Olivia Newton John - not to mention one or two more! We also join Paul on another occasion as he prepares to celebrate Harry's 50th birthday! Our next episode, #723 sees the return of Baby Grizzly... no, we're not being rude... but wait until you see how Grizzly ends up infant-sized this time! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you h...
2024-06-221h 49THE SHY LIFE PODCASTPAUL AND MARTIN'S 1978 MUSIC CHATTER-FEST! (#722) Here we are for episode 722; in which Paul and Martin discuss the music stars of 1978! This time we discuss such acts as Kate Bush, Brian And Michael, The Bee Gees, Boney M, 10CC, The Boomtown Rats and Olivia Newton John - not to mention one or two more! We also join Paul on another occasion as he prepares to celebrate Harry's 50th birthday! Our next episode, #723 sees the return of Baby Grizzly... no, we're not being rude... but wait until you see how Grizzly ends up infant-sized this time! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you h...
2024-06-221h 49THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 718: WHEN GRIZZLY CAME TO PAINT THE TOWN RED!Here we are for episode 718! This time we take an alternate look at Grizzly's recent visit as he spends a few days touring London with Paul, this time accompanied by the regulars - what will they all get up to? Thanks to Harry F - our special guest this time! This episode also includes the songs - LUCA THE TIME TRAVELLINF BEAR, SUTTON PARK (A VERY STRANGE PLACE) and BEST BET (2024 VERSION) which were created using Udio, with lyrics by Paul Chandler. On our next episode, #719, Paul is visiting his parent's and having a relaxing time speaking with some guests - b...
2024-06-032h 06THE SHY LIFE PODCASTWHEN GRIZZLY CAME TO PAINT THE TOWN RED! (#718) Here we are for episode 718! This time we take an alternate look at Grizzly's recent visit as he spends a few days touring London with Paul, this time accompanied by the regulars - what will they all get up to? Thanks to Harry F - our special guest this time! This episode also includes the songs - LUCA THE TIME TRAVELLINF BEAR, SUTTON PARK (A VERY STRANGE PLACE) and BEST BET (2024 VERSION) which were created using Udio, with lyrics by Paul Chandler. On our next episode, #719, Paul is visiting his parent's and having a relaxing time speaking with some guests - b...
2024-06-032h 06THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 681: PAUL AND TOPPIE’S INCREDIBLE BODY-SWAP DEBACLE!Here we are for episode 681! In which Paul and Toppie end up swapping bodies during an accident in Cromitty's lab; however will they reverse it!?! This episode we also have further Sutton Park adventures which continue from those shared during episode #679. Thanks so much to Toppie Smellie for being our special guest and also thanks to Jay The Hauntcub and Muffleyontour for their help. Our next episode, #682 sees the return of Andy Birthday Twin as the guys discuss their imminent 50th birthday! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even s...
2023-11-021h 47THE SHY LIFE PODCASTPAUL AND TOPPIE'S INCREDIBLE BODY-SWAP DEBACLE! (#681) Here we are for episode 681! In which Paul and Toppie end up swapping bodies during an accident in Cromitty's lab; however will they reverse it!?! This episode we also have further Sutton Park adventures which continue from those shared during episode #679. Thanks so much to Toppie Smellie for being our special guest and also thanks to Jay The Hauntcub and Muffleyontour for their help. Our next episode, #682 sees the return of Andy Birthday Twin as the guys discuss their imminent 50th birthday! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even s...
2023-11-021h 47THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 677: PAUL, MARTIN AND THE 4TH 70S MUSIC CHATTERFEST!Here we are for episode 677! In which Paul and Martin discuss more of the big and little stars of 1977! It's a chatter-fest and we cover stars such as David Soul, Kenny Rogers, Hot Chocolate, Donna Summer and The Jacksons amongst others! Our next show, #678 sees Yeti Uncle John becoming both writer and director of a film about his life! This can't end well! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Harry F, Muffleyontour and Luca. ...
2023-10-201h 34THE SHY LIFE PODCASTPAUL, MARTIN AND THE 4TH 70S MUSIC CHATTERFEST! (#677)Here we are for episode 677! In which Paul and Martin discuss more of the big and little stars of 1977! It's a chatter-fest and we cover stars such as David Soul, Kenny Rogers, Hot Chocolate, Donna Summer and The Jacksons amongst others! Our next show, #678 sees Yeti Uncle John becoming both writer and director of a film about his life! This can't end well! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Harry F, Muffleyontour and Lu...
2023-10-201h 34THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 654: PAUL AND MARTIN’S 3RD 1970S MUSICAL CHATTERFEST!
Here we are for episode 654! In which Paul and Martin discuss more of the big and little musical stars of 1975 and 1976! It's a natter-fest! Our next show, #655 sees us investigating more fortune cookies and Bettina relates a very odd tale from her past! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Harry F and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 654 was recorded on the 18th January 2023. Please note: This e...
2023-07-191h 35THE SHY LIFE PODCASTPAUL AND MARTIN'S 3RD 1970S MUSICAL CHATTERFEST! (#654) Here we are for episode 654! In which Paul and Martin discuss more of the big and little musical stars of 1975 and 1976! It's a natter-fest! Our next show, #655 sees us investigating more fortune cookies and Bettina relates a very odd tale from her past! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Harry F and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 654 was recorded on the 18th January 2023. Please note: This e...
2023-07-191h 35THE SHY LIFE PODCASTPAUL AND MARTIN'S MID-70S MUSICAL CHITTER-CHAT! (#606) Here we are for episode 606! In which Paul and Martin discuss some of the big stars of 1975 and what their careers held in store! This time we cover the bands Mud, The Bay City Rollers, David Essex - Elvis in his mid-70s phase and maybe also one or two lesser-remembered acts of this time. (Hello, Kenny!) Ikk also joins us briefly - but can we convince him to sing? Our next show, #607 sees us diving into the Chandler tape archives to hear all manner of lost voices from 30+ years ago! Do please join us if you can! Email us at...
2023-01-161h 30THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 606: PAUL AND MARTIN’S MID-70S MUSICAL CHITTER-CHAT!
Here we are for episode 606! In which Paul and Martin discuss some of the big stars of 1975 and what their careers held in store! This time we cover the bands Mud, The Bay City Rollers, David Essex - Elvis in his mid-70s phase and maybe also one or two lesser-remembered acts of this time. (Hello, Kenny!) Ikk also joins us briefly - but can we convince him to sing? Our next show, #607 sees us diving into the Chandler tape archives to hear all manner of lost voices from 30+ years ago! Do please join us if you can! Email us at...
2023-01-161h 30THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 563: ON TOUR WITH MUFFLEY VS. PAUL’S DREAM HOLIDAY!
Here we are for episode 563! This time the gang are excited to receive a series of messages from Muffleyontour as he and his wife head - first to France and then to Singapore and Phuket. Meanwhile Cromitty is concerned that Paul is missing out on travel due to being unwell and so sends him on a dream holiday to one of his favourite destinations... but trouble is brewing! Many thanks to our guest stars Muffley and A! Our next show, #564 sees Warren being called in to sort out problems between the two rival factions of his fan-club! Email us at shyy...
2022-08-181h 26THE SHY LIFE PODCASTON TOUR WITH MUFFLEY VS. PAUL'S DREAM HOLIDAY! (#563) Here we are for episode 563! This time the gang are excited to receive a series of messages from Muffleyontour as he and his wife head - first to France and then to Singapore and Phuket. Meanwhile Cromitty is concerned that Paul is missing out on travel due to being unwell and so sends him on a dream holiday to one of his favourite destinations... but trouble is brewing! Many thanks to our guest stars Muffley and A! Our next show, #564 sees Warren being called in to sort out problems between the two rival factions of his fan-club! Email us at shyy...
2022-08-181h 26THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 558: PAUL AND TOPPIE ARE GYM BUNNIES!
Here we are for episode 558! This time on the show, Cromitty encourages Toppie to get Paul down to the gym - despite Toppie's recent win at the legendary Pickle Hollow Boppitty Hop Race all does not go quite to plan... We also have some quizzing with Paul and Calum recorded in the summer of 2022. Our next episode #559 sees Paul and Martin Holmes discussing more music from the 1950s - this time they look at the years 1956 and 1957! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it...
2022-08-021h 26THE SHY LIFE PODCASTPAUL AND TOPPIE ARE GYM BUNNIES! (#558) Here we are for episode 558! This time on the show, Cromitty encourages Toppie to get Paul down to the gym - despite Toppie's recent win at the legendary Pickle Hollow Boppitty Hop Race all does not go quite to plan... We also have some quizzing with Paul and Calum recorded in the summer of 2022. Our next episode #559 sees Paul and Martin Holmes discussing more music from the 1950s - this time they look at the years 1956 and 1957! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it...
2022-08-021h 26THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 544: PAUL AND NICK’S TREMENDOUS TV TIPPLE!
Here we are for episode 544! This time Paul and Nick discuss some films and TV shows over a glass or two... or three... of white wine! It's quite a mixed bag thematically too - avoiding the main-stream; from the late 70s Australian eco-thriller Long Weekend to the early 80s Italian attempt at an Alien sequel, Alien 2 - both Mr Yeti's choices! Following that we turn to TV and begin with Season 2 episode of Doomwatch (The Islanders from 1971), before moving on to the first episode of a 2010's sitcom called Spy, then Quest Of Eagles (Episode 1 - Sailor, 1979) and finally a s...
2022-06-141h 27THE SHY LIFE PODCASTPAUL AND NICK'S TREMENDOUS TV TIPPLE! (#544) Here we are for episode 544! This time Paul and Nick discuss some films and TV shows over a glass or two... or three... of white wine! It's quite a mixed bag thematically too - avoiding the main-stream; from the late 70s Australian eco-thriller Long Weekend to the early 80s Italian attempt at an Alien sequel, Alien 2 - both Mr Yeti's choices! Following that we turn to TV and begin with Season 2 episode of Doomwatch (The Islanders from 1971), before moving on to the first episode of a 2010's sitcom called Spy, then Quest Of Eagles (Episode 1 - Sailor, 1979) and finally a s...
2022-06-141h 27THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 532: MEANWHILE... BEHIND THE SCENES, BACK IN THE DAY!
Here we are for episode 532! This time Paul and Nick catchup to discuss some of the films that they worked on during the 1990s and how sometimes the behind-the-scenes activities became plotlines for Sutton Park; a case of fiction growing out of fiction, if you will... Our next show, #533 sees us catching up with Bettina as she tells us about one of her favourite films that she was involved in during the late 1960s: The Fiend In Flared Jeans!! Please join us if you can! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can ev...
2022-05-041h 58THE SHY LIFE PODCASTMEANWHILE... BEHIND THE SCENES, BACK IN THE DAY! (#532) Here we are for episode 532! This time Paul and Nick catchup to discuss some of the films that they worked on during the 1990s and how sometimes the behind-the-scenes activities became plotlines for Sutton Park; a case of fiction growing out of fiction, if you will... Our next show, #533 sees us catching up with Bettina as she tells us about one of her favourite films that she was involved in during the late 1960s: The Fiend In Flared Jeans!! Please join us if you can! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even...
2022-05-041h 58THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 529: UH OH... PAUL, NICK AND TOPPIE HAVE WORDS!
Here we are for episode 529! Paul, Nick and Toppie catch up to compare words from across the pond - they also have an appointment with the therapist! Let's just hope that everything runs smoothly; but it can't be guaranteed! Our next show, #530 sees us all heading out to see Dragon Albert at The Phoenix Sanctuary; with lots of familiar faces and one or two surprises! Do please join us if you can! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by S...
2022-04-281h 37THE SHY LIFE PODCASTUH OH... PAUL, NICK AND TOPPIE HAVE WORDS! (#529) Here we are for episode 529! Paul, Nick and Toppie catch up to compare words from across the pond - they also have an appointment with the therapist! Let's just hope that everything runs smoothly; but it can't be guaranteed! Our next show, #530 sees us all heading out to see Dragon Albert at The Phoenix Sanctuary; with lots of familiar faces and one or two surprises! Do please join us if you can! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by S...
2022-04-281h 37THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 528: PAUL AND LEIGH AND THE BIG HITS OF 1997!
Here we are for episode 528! This time Paul and Leigh catch up again to discuss the big music hits of 1997 on both sides of the pond; not to mention sharing some of Ikk's exciting renditions of his favourites! Our next show, #529 sees Paul, Nick and Toppie Smellie having words; what EVER will occur! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Pa...
2022-04-251h 26THE SHY LIFE PODCASTPAUL AND LEIGH AND THE BIG HITS OF 1997! (#528) Here we are for episode 528! This time Paul and Leigh catch up again to discuss the big music hits of 1997 on both sides of the pond; not to mention sharing some of Ikk's exciting renditions of his favourites! Our next show, #529 sees Paul, Nick and Toppie Smellie having words; what EVER will occur! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Pa...
2022-04-251h 26THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 524: PAUL AND WARREN ARE FULL OF HORROR!
Here we are for episode 524! This time Paul and Warren discuss some of their favourite horror films! We begin with the Amicus movies from the 1960s and 1970s and not just the horror ones! Following that Paul focuses on three of his favourite Italian horror directors of the 60s-80s. Yeti Uncle John also features when he learns that Warren is in the studio and we have a new composition by Muffley which reminds us of the scary Italian films that Paul mentions during the show! Our next episode, #525 sees the gang heading out again in search of the Yoga Va...
2022-04-121h 45THE SHY LIFE PODCASTPAUL AND WARREN ARE FULL OF HORROR! (#524) Here we are for episode 524! This time Paul and Warren discuss some of their favourite horror films! We begin with the Amicus movies from the 1960s and 1970s and not just the horror ones! Following that Paul focuses on three of his favourite Italian horror directors of the 60s-80s. Yeti Uncle John also features when he learns that Warren is in the studio and we have a new composition by Muffley which reminds us of the scary Italian films that Paul mentions during the show! Our next episode, #525 sees the gang heading out again in search of the Yoga Va...
2022-04-121h 45THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 497: PAUL AND JAY’S NEW YEAR’S DAY SPECTACULAR!!
Here we are for episode 497! We thought we'd start 2022 with a very special guest and quite a lot of silliness - and so that is what we have done! Jay The Hauntcub is back with us - not to mention our regulars and appearance from another big friend of the show; but you'll have to listen to find out exactly whom! Jay gets put through quite a lot of daft goings on with Yeti Uncle John and Cromitty, but we do also have some TV chat toward the end of the show; quite a bit about the most recent season...
2022-01-011h 51THE SHY LIFE PODCASTPAUL AND JAY'S NEW YEAR'S DAY SPECTACULAR!! (#497) Here we are for episode 497! We thought we'd start 2022 with a very special guest and quite a lot of silliness - and so that is what we have done! Jay The Hauntcub is back with us - not to mention our regulars and appearance from another big friend of the show; but you'll have to listen to find out exactly whom! Jay gets put through quite a lot of daft goings on with Yeti Uncle John and Cromitty, but we do also have some TV chat toward the end of the show; quite a bit about the most recent season...
2022-01-011h 51THE SHY LIFE PODCASTMILESTONES IN HISTORY WITH PAUL AND NICK! (#459) Here we are for show number 459! Paul and Nick discuss some of the big events that have occurred during their lifetimes and what they remember (if anything) about them! Our next episode, #460 sees us celebrating the 10th anniversary of one of Paul's favourite self-penned poetry collections; with special guest, Toppie Smellie! Do join us! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file to include. The music is by Shy Yeti and Luca. All content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2021. Episode 459 was recorded on the 11th Nov...
2021-08-101h 30THE SHY LIFE PODCASTYOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MUCH JUICY GOSSIP! (#448) Here we are for episode 448! This time on the show Mr Yeti catches up with all the regulars in the hope that he'll hear more juicy gossip to impart to the listeners. Paul also shares a conversation that he had with Toppie Smellie recently where he hoped that Toppie would help get Yeti Uncle John back on the straight and narrow; will it work!? We also have some clips from Sutton Park from episodes 165-168 which were recorded in late Summer 1993! It's pretty dramatic stuff this time! (There is even shouting!) Our next episode, #449 sees Paul and Nick discussing some o...
2021-07-071h 55THE SHY LIFE PODCASTELEMENTARY, DEAR LISTENERS! (READING THE DETECTIVES!) (#441) Here we are for episode 441! This time Paul and Martin discuss many of their favourite fictional detectives and the books from whence they first emerged! Paul also has to do a little basic real-life sleuthing himself when the regulars have left the house untidy... who can be to blame!? Please Note: Deeley shows up towards the end of this edition with lots of opinions of his own - I have allowed him to speak, even though he didn't wait his turn... Many of my listeners would be very cross had I edited him out! Our next episode, #442 sees Nick rejoining us...
2021-06-131h 28THE SHY LIFE PODCASTYETI UNCLE JOHN - MAGPIE-FANCIER!! (#425) Here we are for episode 425! This time we join Paul and the gang as they face-up to Yeti Uncle John's latest craze... Magpie-fancying! It's like pigeon-fancying only far more dangerous - not to mention much flappier and squarkier! It has to be said that there is definitely some doubt, based on previous experience, that this new venture is going to end very badly... but we'll just have to listen and see, I guess! This episode we also have some Sutton Park clips from June 1996 (#1422-1424) which feature Trowby getting extremely cross with Paul... It does seem that Paul probably deserves...
2021-04-131h 22THE SHY LIFE PODCASTLOOKING IN ON "LOOK-IN" WITH PAUL AND NICK! (#423) Here we are for episode 423! This time on the show we head back to 2020 to share with a show that we saved from one of our mega recording sessions during the summer. Nick is back and we're discussing a magazine that was part of many of our youths here in the UK... it was called Look-In and it was about TV, music and all sorts of goings on! Listen as we share our memories of it during the 70s and early 80s. Our next edition will be episode #424... and we're still not completely sure what we're hoping to release next! Yo...
2021-04-051h 11THE SHY LIFE PODCASTSHY YETI: KING OF LIBRARIES 2021!?! (#422) Here we are for episode 422! This time around - an April Fools prank to make Mr Yeti think that he's been crowned King Of Libraries back-fires on everyone when Paul's unruly groupies show up! Who ARE they and who EVER can save the day? We have an extra special guest from overseas but we can't tell you who; I'm sorry you'll just have to listen! One thing that we can tell you is to expect an appearance from Isaac and Declan - our Shame Inspectors from That's A Shame podcast. This can only mean one thing... Yeti Uncle John is go...
2021-03-311h 09THE SHY LIFE PODCASTWHAT *WILL* PEOPLE THINK!?! (#419) Here we are for episode 419! This time we get a rare insight into what some of the regulars are thinking! Paul and Aunt Tappie discuss their growing friendship, Calum and Paul do some quizzes and we have a Sutton Park clip from 1995 (#1006-#1007) featuring old friend, Nick Goodman! Many thanks to Nick, Calum and also to Toppie Smellie for his help with this edition! Our next episode, #420 sees us catching up with the Chatterbox Gang for our March 2021 episode! There will be trivia galore and we'll be focusing on the skies once again! Do join us, won't you?! Please email me...
2021-03-191h 15THE SHY LIFE PODCASTPAUL AND MARTIN VS THE BIG HITS OF 1966! (#415) Here we are for episode 415! This time Paul and Martin tackle some of the big hits on both sides of the pond from the year 1966! Ikk also joins us to share some of his renditions of the tunes of the moment! Please Note: Towards the end of the episode Yeti Uncle John began crashing about in the kitchen; we apologise for this interruption but assure you that once John finished making his Pot Noodle his noisiness subsides! Our next episode, #416 sees Mr Yeti having a lazy morning - but his aim is to keep us all entertained; but HOW exactly?!? Do...
2021-03-031h 37THE SHY LIFE PODCASTOUR FABULOUS CORRESPONDENTS IN BERLIN! (#413) Here we are for episode 413! Paul calls his friend Pen-pal Andrew and his daughter Hannah in Berlin to talk about everything from exhausting hikes, the scariness of sheep and whether Marmite is nice or not! We also have a 1994 Sutton Park clip starring Paul and Andrew. Our next show, #414 is our Chatterbox Edition for February 2021! Who will be our guests? Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti and Luca. Sound effects are...
2021-02-231h 27THE SHY LIFE PODCASTMOVIE-TIME! A TRIO OF YEARS IN FILM! (#412) Here we are for episode 412! This time Paul, Nick and Cromitty join together to talk about the films of three random years between the 1960s and 1980s - on this occasion these include 1967, 1975 and 1983 - although not in that order. We discuss the big hits, but also some of the lesser-known titles from these years which we come across along the way. We also have a Sutton Park clip from Summer 1995 which follows on from our last one and also a little more mystery concerning Bettina's ex-husband, Max! Our next episode, #413 sees us meeting two new voices to the show...
2021-02-191h 38THE SHY LIFE PODCASTPAUL AND CALUM'S CAVALCADE OF QUIZZES! (#389) Here we are for episode 389! This time Cuthbert is our host as we head back to late Summer 2020 for more chatter via Zoom between Paul and Calum. We share more stories of lockdown adventures and also some more trivia quizzes, not to mention a couple of vintage 90s Sutton Park moments. (Thank you to all those who feature in those clips - not to mention extra special thanks to Calum and Cuthbert!) Our next episode, #390 sees Yeti Uncle John back on the magic trail - seeking advice from our old friend Toppie Smellie! Do join us, won't you?! Please email me...
2020-11-101h 32THE SHY LIFE PODCASTPAUL AND NICK'S PERFECT DAY! (#385) Here we are for episode 385 - our 81st episode of 2020, so far! This time - Paul and Nick consider some of the activities that would make up a perfect day together: where to eat, where to shop, where to go for a recording session, what films or TV to watch in the evening! Cuthbert also has a few Sutton Park clips to share with us throughout the show! Thanks to Nick and all those who feature in the clips. Our next edition, #386 sees Paul receiving a lost tape message from an old friend 25 years late! Do join us, won't you?! Ple...
2020-10-251h 11THE SHY LIFE PODCASTPETTY FEUDS AND ADVENTURES IN VIRTUAL REALITY! (#381) Here we are for episode 381! This time Paul and Cuthbert dig through the archives to locate scenes from two episodes which were never completed - the longest of which relates to Virtual Reality, while the other involves a petty feud between the regulars after the winning of a prestigious award! We also have a behind-the-scenes chat with Toppie Smellie about archive TV which has remained squirreled away for several months. All this and we catchup with the regulars and get a phone-call from Dusty The Scone-eating Dandelion! Poems which appear this time include: GOING DOWN THE SHOPS WITH MY CYCLOPS...
2020-10-101h 29THE SHY LIFE PODCASTSHY YETI'S POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE EVENING! (#376) Here we are for episode 376! This time we join Paul as he chats with Nick and Jo about some Doctor Who stories (Creature From The Pit and Nightmare Of Eden) which were first screened over 40 years ago! Meanwhile down in the laboratory the regulars are having a Scrabble tournament - but little do they know that Cuthbert is only minutes from presenting them with an explosive surprise! Our next episode, #377 sees us bringing you our "almost-live" show for September 2020; but who will join us as our special guests this month?! Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@ya...
2020-09-201h 14THE SHY LIFE PODCASTSHY YETI'S LIBRARY PODCASTING STUDIOS PROTEST! (#350) Here we are for episode 350! In this ALL NEW episode we head back to just before lock-down for a dramatic encounter... Paul and the gang are staging a protest in Library Podcasting Studios as their new bosses Control Incorporated try and move them out of their precious store-room. Will they make their point or are their days numbered? We also have some yeti verse and clips from a 1990s episode of Sutton Park. Our next episode, #351 sees us heading LIVE onto the Pride48 stream for their annual podcasting event! Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co...
2020-06-261h 02THE SHY LIFE PODCASTHIS NAME IS SHY YETI - BUT YOU CAN CALL HIM BOB! (#326) Here we are for episode 326! This time we find ourselves in a time before social distancing - when we were still allowed to hang out in cafes! Paul gets anxious about getting called by the wrong name in a coffee shop and the regulars chat about a number of pressing subjects - most notably whether or not they are any closer to learning what happened to Dameus after The Wedding Of The Year! We also hear from Bettina and Tallulah Twinklehorn - share some yeti verse and also delve into the Sutton Park archives once again! Our next episode, #327 see...
2020-04-0658 minTHE SHY LIFE PODCASTSHY YETI'S VALENTINE'S DAY HUG - 2020 (#314) Here we are for episode 314! It's a tricky time of year and Mr Yeti is never certain quite how to celebrate it... well, this our attempt for 2020!! All thoughts are on old friends - who should have been experiencing their first Valentine's Day as a married couple. Where IS Dameus? Cromitty, Yeti Uncle John and Martin consider how to find him - whilst Paul and Ikk go to visit Bettina and find her dealing with single life in her own unique way! Thank you to all the regulars for their help - to Jay The Hauntcub and Martin Holmes f...
2020-02-111h 07THE SHY LIFE PODCASTSHY YETI'S EXTRA-SPECIAL FESTIVE SHINDIG - 2019!! (#303)Here we are for episode 303! Mr Yeti presents his extra-special festive shindig... It has to be said that Christmas is far from his favourite time - but he does his very best, with help from the regulars - to share some Christmas memories. We also have some special guests - Harry and Nick among them and also a flashback to Christmas appearance on Radio Wey with Tim M from back in 2011. Our next episode, #304 sees us heading back out there live on Pride48 for our second of three live shows during December 2019; this time on Christmas Day itself! What...
2019-12-231h 25THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE ONE AFTER THE WEDDING OF THE YEAR! (#301) Here we are for episode 301! The Wedding Of The Year was problematic to say the very least - but what happened next!? Paul and the gang try to unpick the details despite all the confusion surrounding the events of the big day! Thank you to our special guests Toppie Smellie and Jay The Hauntcub for their help putting this edition together. Our next episode, #302 sees us heading out live onto Pride48 for the first of three live shows for December 2019! Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - yo...
2019-12-171h 11THE SHY LIFE PODCASTGETTING READY FOR THE BIG DAY! (#299)Here we are for episode 299! Paul and the team prepare for the "wedding of the year"! Paul catches up with the regulars as the date of the big wedding draws closer - all seems quite normal until Ikk uncovers a sinister hidden message... We also catch up with Nick... In a phone-box... As you do. Our next episode, #300 sees us - surprisingly enough - celebrating the 300th episode of the show with the wedding of Bettina Du Pres and Dameus Twinklehorn - we've very excited about this and we're sure you are too! Don't you dare miss it, will you...
2019-12-061h 03THE SHY LIFE PODCASTLIVE PRIDE48 SHOW - NOVEMBER 2019 (#296)Here we are for episode 296! Paul and the regulars are back in the studio for their ever-unpredictable live show for November! Paul talks with the chat-room, launches a quiz, encounters a potentially psychic cast-member and receives some shocking revelations via a fortune cookie or three! It's also the last time we'll be LIVE on the stream before episode 300! Our extras this time are mainly clips from episodes of Big Fatty Online released around Halloween 2019 and two clips from Tastes Like Burning (episodes 278/282); we also have a piece of Halloween prose and a brief unused conversation from this year's Shy Li...
2019-11-231h 57THE SHY LIFE PODCASTADAM MONKEY AND THE THINGUMMYJIG DEBACLE! (#295)Here we are for episode 295! This time around Paul chats with Adam from fellow Pride48 podcast Foul Monkeys only Cromitty has forgotten that Paul is recording and has scheduled an upgrade to the systems which weakens the signal somewhat. Can Cuthbert or Ikk help fix things in time so Paul can still talk with Adam or will Martin have to arrange a mammoth Sutton Park clip session instead? You'll have to wait a week or so for our next episode as Mr Yeti is away recording for a few days for his birthday; but he'll also probably start work e...
2019-11-091h 13THE SHY LIFE PODCASTSHY YETI GETS HIS FREAK ON... AGAIN! (#289)Here we are for episode 289! Paul catches up with Freakquincy from The Gay Wasteland podcast to find out what he's been up to since they last chatted back in Autumn 2018. We also have verse - chat with the regulars and some Sutton Park clips from back in the 1990s! Our next episode, #290 sees us receiving two party invites which clash, as they occur on the same night; Dameus's Stag-do and Bettina's Hen Night! Don't worry - there will be time to go to both if you come along with us; so do join us, won't you?! Please email me at...
2019-10-121h 00THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE MEN WITH THE GOLDEN TUNES! (#288)Here we are for episode 288! Paul and Martin H from Round The Archives discuss writing and poetry - before moving on to music of a James Bond- kind; with quite a few big hits - on both sides of the pond! Our next episode, #289 sees us catching up with Freakquincy from The Gay Wasteland; we also catch up with the regulars! Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it on the show. The music is by Shy Yeti...
2019-10-081h 30THE SHY LIFE PODCASTSHY YETI AND THE VENICE EXPERIMENT (#287)Here we are for episode 287! This time we finally learn what else occurred during Paul's trip to Venice back in March 2019... We heard the travelogue version of this trip back in episode 242, but this time we hear about Cromitty's experiment - he has invented a doodah and it can fly! Paul and Yeti Uncle John are out in Venice with Bettina and Dameus to trial it, whilst Cromitty is back in London giving instructions to Toppie Smellie and Aunt Tappie over in America! It truly is an international venture! No only that but Mr Trowbridge's scientific advice is called u...
2019-10-031h 08THE SHY LIFE PODCASTWHEN NICK BROUGHT 1983 TO VISIT! (#285)Here we are for episode 285! Paul and Deeley have a guest - it's old friend Nick Goodman; we go to lunch first though and complete a chat about the big musical hits of 1983 that we begun two years ago! Our next episode, #286 sees us facing a rather snooty Shy Yeti who has - quite frankly - gotten far too big for his boots; but why!? Thank you to Nick for all his help with this show! Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a so...
2019-09-281h 29THE SHY LIFE PODCASTSHY YETI AND THE FORTUNE TELLER... (#284)Here we are for episode 284! Paul reflects on a previously unheard adventure with the regulars involving a fortune teller and a vision of a possible future! Paul introduces us to his new co-hosts - and goodness me - they really are a very odd bunch! Our next episode, #285 sees Nick paying a visit and the two friends discussing some of 1983's big hits! Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it on the show. The music is by Sh...
2019-09-241h 10THE SHY LIFE PODCASTSHY YETI'S SUMMER RETREAT! (#279)Here we are for episode 279! In this feature-length edition of the show, Mr Yeti heads back down to one of his favourite locations in Kent for a week of creativity! We follow Paul through his week away and we also hear some chats with other podcasters and even get a little singing from Harry! Thank you to all our special guests this time - you'll be hearing more from them again soon! Our next episode, #280 sees us sharing a much longer chat with George In Atlanta as we have a quick catch up! Do join us, won't you?! Please ema...
2019-09-052h 35THE SHY LIFE PODCASTINVESTIGATING "CONTROL INCORPORATED"! (#273)Here we are for episode 273! Paul and the gang begin to investigate the murky world of Control Incorporated - the management company which Paul mistakenly got involved with some months ago; it would appear that there are worrying links back to the past... We also have poems and a bumper-crop of clips from both the 90s and early 2010s! Keep listening right until the end for an exclusive advert for the event of Autumn 2019! Our next episode, #274 sees us heading back onto the Pride48 live stream for August 2019 - a day or two early! Do join us, won't you?! Pleas...
2019-08-1057 minTHE SHY LIFE PODCASTSHY YETI AND THE GRANDE DAME OF PODCASTING! (#266)Here we are for episode 266! Paul and Toppie Smellie are back together for another edition of The Shy Life Podcast - but thanks to interference from Paul's new management team, Control Inc. they have to keep stopping to do live adverts for the ridiculous sponsors they've been set up with! All this and there is rivalry with Aunt Tappie and her new podcast, "Aunt Tappie's Coffee Morning" which is shooting up the download charts! I would also like to thank both Toppie Smellie and Aunt Tappie for all their help with putting together this edition of the show. Our ne...
2019-07-101h 27THE SHY LIFE PODCASTKEEPING THE CHAT-ROOM CLEAN! (#252) Here we are for episode 252! The Pride48 Chat-room is looking a little shabby and Paul and his gang decide that something needs to be done to get it back into shape; it needs to be a team, effort!! Can Paul rally round some support from other shows on the network? Along the way he also uncovers a box containing unused clips from his own show! Maybe he'll even share them with the listeners!?! (What do you think!?!) Thank you to everyone involved in this edition! (I can't say who, you'll just have to listen!) In our next episode, #253 Mr Ye...
2019-05-191h 26THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE MANY TALL TALES OF DAME DEADIEGRAMS!! (#250) Here we are for episode 250! The regulars share their memories of times when they have encountered DeadieGrams in odd locations around London. Thanks to Tim from Tastes Like Burning for arranging for DeadieGrams to be available for recording this special edition. Our next episode, #251 sees Mr Yeti chatting with his Round The Archives friends about 60s, 70s and 80s robots on TV! Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Harry F and...
2019-05-0659 minTHE SHY LIFE PODCAST"ALMOST" LIVE PRIDE48 SHOW - APRIL 2019 (#246) Here we are for episode 246! It is Easter Sunday and Paul is about to launch his new book, PIECES OF SHY YETI on lulu.com and Amazon, with help from all those in the chat-room! Only there is a hiccup with Pride48 which threatens to cancel the whole show!! But never fear - for Shy Yeti and his friends do NOT give up and instead they jump onto Skype to discuss Easter and all manner of sillinesses instead! Thanks to Andrew and Lisa from Round The Archives and Toppie Smellie from The Smellcast for saving the day! We also h...
2019-04-251h 49THE SHY LIFE PODCASTWHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS... (APRIL FOOL'S DAY 2019) (#241) Here we are for episode 241! Cromitty offers Paul the chance to look into his crystal ball to see what might lie in store 10 years ahead! Things may not be what them seem, of course - but what will Paul say when he finds this out? What might the future hold in store!?! Thank you to all our special guests this time around - I don't want to give their names away as it's all part of the surprise - but they know who they are! Our next episode, #242 sees us heading to Venice for the first of two visits - t...
2019-04-011h 02THE SHY LIFE PODCASTADVENTURES FROM THE YETI ARCHIVES (CIRCA 1998!) (#239)Here we are for episode 239! In a change to our scheduled episode, Cuthbert has questions for Paul about filming his show, "Sutton Park" back in 1998 - and once Paul gets started there is no stopping him! Our next episode, #240 sees us listening in on a fascinating conversation between Nick and his mum recorded back in April 2018. Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it on the show. The music is by Shy Yeti, Harry F and Luca. Sou...
2019-03-241h 12THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTALES OF RANDOMNESS AND NOSTALGIA! (#238) Here we are for episode 238! Paul catches up with Trowby and Lisa from Round The Archives to go through some more random questions before he speaks with Nick about a film they made together back in 1994; there are also poems and clips. Our next episode, #239 sees us celebrating Mother's Day slightly early with a fascinating and moving recording that Nick G made with his mother back in 2018... Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it on the show...
2019-03-221h 37THE SHY LIFE PODCASTIT'S ETHEL CALLING... (FROM 1992!) (#235) Here we are for episode 235! Paul has been contacted by a strange lady called Ethel who claims to be calling from 1992 and thinks that he is about to move in with her when he starts University... But that was all YEARS ago! The regulars step in to offer assistance and try to solve the mystery - what exactly is going on!?! Thank you to Trowby from Round The Archives for his help with this edition! Our next episode, #236 sees Paul turning to Cuthbert for advice as he hunts for something long-lost from the audio archives to share with the lis...
2019-03-051h 11THE SHY LIFE PODCASTSING-A-LONG-A-SHY YETI!! (#233)Here we are for episode 233! This time we're going behind the scenes on what happened when Harry and Paul tried to audition members of The Shy Life Podcast to help sing a tune for him! We also have a mysterious phone-call... Our next episode, #234 sees us discussing the big hits of 1999 with podcaster and friend of the show, Leigh Robertson... Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it on the show. The music is by Shy Yeti and L...
2019-02-221h 05THE SHY LIFE PODCASTLIVE PRIDE48 SHOW - FEBRUARY 2019 (#231) Here we are for episode 231! Paul and the gang are back on Pride48 a day earlier than expected due to some kind of shenanigans involving ghosts! Paul is ready for Cromitty's experiment - but Yeti Uncle John is still upset about what has happened between him and Gladys the piano-player! All that and somebody has left the chat-room in an awful mess; but who!? Our next show, #232 sees us catching up with Ikk - who is missing his friends on earth and so tunes into Paul's latest appearance on the radio... Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at...
2019-02-181h 45THE SHY LIFE PODCASTOH, SO CINEMATIC... (IN 1972!) (#228) Here we are for episode 228! This time Paul and Nick set aside music to discuss films - this time looking at the year 1972; also Aly (Nick's wife) chats to Paul about some of her favourite films and musicals. Our next episode, #229 sees us catching up with DJ Starsage and his hubby Billy to discuss all manner of sci-fi shows (initially Dr Who, but then beyond!) and also to share memories of Sci-fi conventions... Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and...
2019-02-041h 31THE SHY LIFE PODCASTSHY YETI'S BITS AND BOBS! (#227)Here we are for episode 227! This time around Paul is sifting through a number of clips that he has recorded over recent months - many with returning special guests such as Wifey Jo, American Carey, Other Paul and Toppie Smellie... All that and we find some old clips from the early days of the podcast. Our next episode, #228 sees Nick and I discussing the big films of 1972!! Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it on the show...
2019-02-011h 22THE SHY LIFE PODCASTSHY YETI'S ALL-NEW WINTER DIARY!! (#222)Here we are for episode 222! We join Paul as he wanders through his Christmas holidays between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day catching up with friends and family along the way. Please take your seats - it's going to be a fun ride! Thank you to all my special guests this episode! In our next show, number 223 we go behind the scenes as Paul and the gang take over Big Fatty Online on Boxing Day! Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a s...
2019-01-132h 21THE SHY LIFE PODCASTSHY YETI'S FOURTH REVIEW OF 2018 (4 OF 4) (#221)Here we are for episode 221! Paul catches up with podcasting legend, Toppie Smellie from The Smellcast and LOTSL to discuss some of the last few episodes of THE SHY LIFE PODCAST released between September and December 2018. (Ikk and Martin also help!) Listeners, do you remember when Mr Yeti took a trip in a time machine, when long lost Cousin Algernon showed up or when an old nemesis showed up from another dimension? Maybe you'll recall when Shelving Imps invaded Paul's library, when there was big trouble during a murder mystery weekend or when ghosts decided to go on strike a...
2019-01-082h 26THE SHY LIFE PODCASTSHY YETI'S THIRD REVIEW OF 2018 (3 OF 4) (#220)Here we are for episode 220! Paul catches up with podcasting pal, Jay The Hauntcub of the little LOTSL show to discuss 20 more episodes of THE SHY LIFE PODCAST released between June and September 2018. Listeners, do you remember when we tried to catch up with Nessie or when we threw our own Pride48 event and Paul managed to miss it!? What about when Paul went to Denmark and Marseille or when he accidentally trashed his laptop during a trip to Scotland? Maybe you recall when Paul and friends discussed films - for almost three hours - when Ikk considered opening a...
2019-01-051h 52THE SHY LIFE PODCASTSHY YETI'S SECOND REVIEW OF 2018 (2 OF 4) (#218)Here we are for episode 218! Paul catches up with old friend, Nick Goodman to discuss 20 more episodes of THE SHY LIFE PODCAST released in Spring and early Summer 2018. Listeners, do you remember when Ikk's peepers were peeper-napped? When Shy Yeti played the fool? (Isn't that EVERY episode?) What about when Paul caught up with Gordon The Cryptkeeper, Beverley From Work, Wifey Jo and Wes from LOTSL? All these episodes and more are covered this time - along with anecdotes from Nick and plenty of clips. Our next episode, #219 sees us celebrating New Year's Eve LIVE on Pride48!! Do join us...
2018-12-311h 31THE SHY LIFE PODCASTSHY YETI'S LIVE PRIDE48 XMAS DAY BREAKFAST SHOW - 2018!! (#216)Here we are for episode 216! Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John take over the LIVE Pride48 Christmas Day Breakfast show whilst Paul is still up in space with Ikk. There are some good friends in the chat-room and we do hear from Mr Yeti; but there may be a chance that he won't be back any time soon! In EXTRA material there is singing - another visit to Christmas 1996 Sutton Park and we also hear the 2nd half of Paul's recent visit to Radio Wey with Tim and Nathan, where Yeti Uncle John gets an unpleasant surprise! Thanks to everyone w...
2018-12-271h 59THE SHY LIFE PODCASTDING-DONG-MERRILY ON SHY (YETI!) (2018 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!!) (#215)Here we are for episode 215! Paul is distracted by events from the December live show and is too busy to notice that Ikk is upset! We catch up with some Christmassy guests, make a return to local radio and hear what Paul got up to on Christmas Day 1996! All this and much much MORE!!! Our next episode, number 216 is our LIVE breakfast show broadcast on Christmas Day 2018; our 2nd LIVE episode of December!! Do join us, won't you?! Thank you to everyone involved in the making of this special edition of the show! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.u...
2018-12-231h 54THE SHY LIFE PODCASTPODCASTING KILLED THE RADIO STAR!! (#212)Here we are for episode 212! Nick and Paul discuss the big hits of 1979 on both sides of the pond; some of the regulars (those actually alive back then!) talk about their memories of this year whilst Ikk has a go at singing some of the tunes! Thanks to Nick Goodman for all his help with this episode! Our next show, number 213 sees Paul turning to Cuthbert The Robot for some computer chat! Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll i...
2018-12-121h 29THE SHY LIFE PODCASTSHY YETI'S BIG DINNER DATE! (#210)Here we are for episode 210! Paul catches up with his friend OtherPaul for an early birthday meal at a favourite restaurant, Yeti Uncle John is paranoid that Paul is wining and dining some top podcasting executive and may be planning to get rid of the all... The truth is far more innocent - but the damage is already done! Thanks to P.H. for travelling so far to meet up for a nice early birthday meal with me. Our next episode, number 211 sees us chatting with Freakquincy - the host of the excellent podcast, The Gay Wasteland, available on al...
2018-12-061h 17THE SHY LIFE PODCAST"THEY SAY IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY..." (#207)Here we are for episode 207! Yeti Uncle John has plans with Toppie Smellie and Aunt Tappie to surprise Paul with a birthday dinner - but Paul seems more keen to have a quiet day in the country. Can he be persuaded that a more sociable birthday might actually be the order of the day!? As you might imagine... things do not go to plan! Thank you to all my special guest this edition! Our next episode, number 208 sees Paul inspired to throw a party of his own back in London! Goodness knows what will happen this time! Do join us...
2018-11-211h 19THE SHY LIFE PODCASTLIVE PRIDE48 SHOW - NOVEMBER 2018 (#206)Here we are for episode 206 and it's our LIVE episode for November 2018. This time it's just Paul in the studio - with some help from old friends in the Chat-room and the pending arrival of Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John! Paul has a few clips and out-takes to play - some from recently released shows and some for forthcoming editions! This month our extra material features Paul's recent appearances on episodes of Big Fatty Online and Tastes Like Burning. Thanks to all my special guests this time and to BFO and TLB for allowing me to use clips from...
2018-11-211h 38THE SHY LIFE PODCASTSHY YETI AND THE MYSTERIES OF VIENNA (#205)Here we are for episode 205! Paul and Toby head to Vienna for a holiday - accompanied by Cromitty who has some research to do involving an old painting in one of the galleries. It soon becomes evident that Paul's memory of a previous visit to the city is murky and he maybe deliberately hiding something from himself. Can Cromitty crack the mystery of what went on last time as well as learn some of the secrets of his own past!?! Thank you to Toby and to Big Fatty for their contributions to this episode. Our next show, number 206 is mos...
2018-11-151h 16THE SHY LIFE PODCASTLONG LOST COUSIN ALGERNON (#197) This time on THE SHY LIFE PODCAST we join Mr Yeti as he finally makes contact with his long lost cousin Algernon via Skype. Exciting plans are afoot and Paul is keen to help out however he can - and it appears that some manner of fundraising might be required to get Algernon a ticket to London! All the other regulars are enthusiastic, meanwhile Yeti Uncle John appears jealous; is he being unreasonable or does he have every right to be suspicious!? There are also poems and archive clips during this episode; it's a lot of fun! Thank you...
2018-09-301h 05THE SHY LIFE PODCASTSHY YETI RIDES THE BROMPTON TIME-MACHINE... (#196) Here we are for episode 196! This one has also been brewing for quite some time - in fact I started work on it when we last visited Brompton Cemetery in early 2017 and then recorded scenes with a number of guests throughout the year and into 2018; finally I'm ready to release it! Thank you to all my special guests for this episode - Toby, Alena, Toppie Smellie, Nick Goodman - with additional thanks to Big Fatty for allowing me to use clips from the pilot episode of Big Fatty Online. Special thanks should also go to Paul H and The...
2018-09-261h 20THE SHY LIFE PODCASTLOOK INTO MY EYES... ON THE RADIO! (#192) Here we are for episode 192 - in which Paul seeks hypnotic assistance from Cromitty to relax him before a big radio show - but Zap has plans to turn a night of poetry and prose into a night of complete disaster - LIVE on the airwaves!! Thank you very much to my guests Tim Mitchell and Nathan Jones for their part in this episode and thanks again to Radio Wey for inviting me on. Our next episode, number 193 is all about what happened when Paul and some of the team went to Marseilles earlier in the summer. Do join...
2018-09-061h 21THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE PRINCESS AND THE FILM STAR! (#187) Here we are for episode 187 - a bumper-length - longest EVER edition of the show in which Paul talks about favourite films with special guests DJ Starsage and Princess Mykah from The Faraway Nearby. Paul also catches up with Toppie Smellie from The Smellcast and they discuss some of their favourite actors from back in the day! Our next show, number 188 sees Mr Yeti catching up with his niece during her recent visit to the UK in July 2018. Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even...
2018-08-122h 49THE SHY LIFE PODCASTCATCHING UP WITH NESSIE (#185) Here we are for episode 185 - in which we follow Paul on his recent trip to Scotland (along with flat-mate Calum and his mum!) We learn about Paul's latest writing projects - hear some poems and the regulars also chip in with a comment or two! Our next show, number 186 has all the gossip on Ikk's new venture - a dating agency! Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it on the show. The music is by Sh...
2018-08-041h 29THE SHY LIFE PODCASTWHAT'S UP WITH SHY YETI? (#184) Here we are for episode 184 - and in yet another change from the advertised programme we find Mr Yeti deep in the doldrums and unwilling to edit another edition of the show. All the regulars - led by Yeti Uncle John are extremely concerned and together they try their very best to find out what is wrong... Something clearly happened during a recent trip away - but WHAT!?! Which of the regulars can solve the mystery and will Paul be persuaded to continue THE SHY LIFE PODCAST!?! Our next show, #185 reveals more of what went on during Paul's recent...
2018-07-291h 04THE SHY LIFE PODCASTINVADING THE AIRWAVES AGAIN... AND AGAIN... AND AGAIN!! (#172)Here we are for episode 172 - in which Mr Yeti heads back to Radio Wey - not once but THREE TIMES!! Paul catches up with Tim and Nathan for poetry, stories and chat and we even meet Nathan's mum and hear from her. Yeti Uncle John is a guest in the studio and we also hear from some of the other regulars. This is a compilation of our last three visits to The Virtual Pub in February, March and May 2018. Thanks to Nathan and Patricia for allowing us to use clips of their work and for Tim for inviting...
2018-06-072h 17THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE THING FROM ANOTHER... WHIRLED!! (#169) Here we are for episode 169 - in which Paul and Bettina catch-up; Bettina also has questions for him from Jay The Hauntcub. Meanwhile Yeti Uncle John uncovers something weird in the Library Podcasting Studios and Martin has an unfortunate accident whilst presenting old SUTTON PARK clips. There are also poems and many various goings on from the regulars. Our next episode, number 170 sees Paul celebrating the 10th anniversary of his book SHY YETI'S INCREDIBLE PIE-CRUST COLLECTION by reading some of his favourite pieces from it. Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you...
2018-05-191h 28THE SHY LIFE PODCASTGORDON THE CRYPT-KEEPER'S BELATED CHRISTMAS... (#166)Here we are for episode 166 - in which Paul catches up with new friend, Gordon The Crypt-keeper who he first met late last year and had promised to invite back to introduce his Christmas Special; only he forgot... Expecting to make his apology, instead Paul finds himself embarking on a rather bizarre podcast recording exercise - we also meet Gordon's boss, Dolly! This episode also includes plenty of interaction with the regulars, some yeti verse and clips from episodes of SUTTON PARK from Christmas Day 1995!! (They're weird and involve a zombie Santa!) Thanks to Andrew T and Lisa P...
2018-05-021h 11THE SHY LIFE PODCASTIKK GETS A CHECK-UP!! (#165)Here we are for episode 165 - in which Paul accompanies Ikk to a special alien hospital in London to ensure that all is well after his recent illness. Along the way there are poems - messages from the regulars and some messages between our cast and Big Fatty; not two mention old SUTTON PARK clips too. Our next episode, number 166 sees Paul reunited with his friend Gordon The Cryptkeeper for an impromptu belated Christmas Special!! Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a s...
2018-04-271h 07THE SHY LIFE PODCASTLIVE PRIDE48 SHOW - APRIL 2018 (#163) Here we are for episode 163 - which is our live Pride48 show for April 2018! This time we have two of the regulars in the studio keeping an eye on the chat-room - not to mention messages from some ghosts that Paul met in Kent during his recent holiday. The recorded version of this show includes a bit more chat from Kent - SUTTON PARK clips and a short prose piece as EXTRA material. Our next episode, number 164 sees Paul chatting with an extra-special guest from one of Pride48's finest shows... but you'll have to wait until nearer the t...
2018-04-191h 33THE SHY LIFE PODCASTSHY YETI PLAYS THE FOOL!! (#157) Here we are for episode 157 and Paul turns to his friend Brocante The Antiques Dealer to ask his advice, but things soon spiral out of control. Are Mr Yeti's plans nothing more than a big April Fool's joke or are they in fact his latest plan for the future of THE SHY LIFE PODCAST?? Big thanks to my special guests in this episode, Nick Goodman and Mr Brocante The Antique Dealer - much appreciation to ThatPeterG for putting Brocante and I back in contact. Next time on the show we reach episode number 158 and we are all suffering slightly af...
2018-03-311h 11THE SHY LIFE PODCASTALONE... WITH HOME MOVIES AND TINNED GIN!! (#153) Here we are for episode 153 - which finds Paul house-sitting for his friend Nick, whilst not feeling especially well after dental work! He is also thinking about the old days of SUTTON PARK after re-watching episodes from Summer 1996 - a period when he was going through a lot change. He was starting a new job and moving to a new area of the country - something that continues to influence his life in 2018. Paul shares clips from these episodes, reads a verse or two and chats about his weekend - but is he really as alone as he first th...
2018-03-171h 29THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE HUNT FOR NESSIE - SCOTTISH EDITION (1 OF 3) (#148) Here we are for episode 148 in which Ikk ropes Paul into helping him hunt for Nessie - The Loch Ness Monster... Things do not quite go to plan and they end up separated with Paul doing some research for Ikk in the Scottish town of Dunbar, also visiting Edinburgh and Holy Island! He is also accompanied by Flatmate Calum and his mum, Sheila. There are also poems, messages from the regulars and some communication with Big Fatty from a couple of 2017 Vintage episode of the BFO. All that and there is a special appearance by my niece, Alena...
2018-02-241h 45THE SHY LIFE PODCASTLIVE PRIDE48 SHOW - FEBRUARY 2018 (#147) Here we are for episode 147 and this month Paul himself is full of cold for the live show - but never fear, he has edited out all the coughing and snuffling bits to save you having to listen to that! Thankfully he also has some pre-recorded scenes to share where Ikk explores his ability to mind-read Paul, John and Cromitty. He truly is a talented little alien!! Bettina and Dameus phone in a message and there is extra material from an episode of 1998 Sutton Park and a chat with Nick G. Our next episode, number 148 sees us heading off...
2018-02-201h 29THE SHY LIFE PODCASTTHE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 68: FURTHER ADVENTURES ON THE OTHER SIDE... (2 OF 2) Here we are for episode SIXTY EIGHT - where Paul remains trapped on The Other Side and Yeti Uncle John only notices that he is missing when he doesn't show up for Dameus Twinklehorn's big debut in the play, Art. Whilst Paul meets a few odd characters - John and Toppie do their best to him home - but failing that they have some pre-recorded footage of Mr Yeti reading his poems to keep the audience distracted. Special Guest Stars this time include Toppie Smellie (The Smellcast and LOTSL) TLB Tim, (Tastes Like Burning) and Jay The Hauntcub (LOTSL...
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