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The Mackem and the Manc: Space: 1999 watch-throughEpisode 30: All That Glisters (Space: 1999) Meet the Parents special!It's very exciting for us in Mackem and the Manc land as we have a Meet the Parents special! Not only did we record this episode with Katie's parents (who also don't really have much of a clue about the world of Space: 1999 and they were there at the time) we also recorded it actually in Sunderland, home of the Mackems. If anything, it's notable for Terry (dad of Katie) coming up with the alternate title for the episode: Tony of the Dead.
So if you've enjoyed the show because it's someone experiencing this...2025-01-111h 10
The Mackem and the Manc: Space: 1999 watch-throughEpisode 28: The Taybor (Space: 1999) Christmas Special!Welcome to the Christmas Special* Space: 1999 Mackem and the Manc Podcast.
Now, we at TMATM love a spurious link and this is a doozy. For some reason Yorkshire TV in the UK, in 1977, the announced the Year 2 episode The Taybor as a Christmas special - despite the fact that apart from them being a big lad with a beard giving gifts, on the surface this has nothing to do with the big day.
Not one to shirk a challenge, we try to see if we can feel the St...2024-12-251h 27The Mackem and the Manc: Space: 1999 watch-throughEpisode 24: The Testament of Arkadia (Space: 1999)It's the last episode of Season One, and it ends and a gentle meander through well trodden Sci-Fi territory. All the good and not so good shows have a "life on Earth began out there" panspermia episode and Space: 1999 is no exception. But the Mackem and the Manc not being your average podcast, we go one stage further and discuss the MUF - the thing that does (or doesn't) tie all the Season One episodes together. Is there an over-arching entity looking after the inhabitants of Moonbase Alpha, or was it just coincidence? Listen to the pod to find out...2024-11-221h 10The Mackem and the Manc: Space: 1999 watch-throughEpisode 17: War Games (Space: 1999)It's a pod from a pod! The Manc and Mackem are on holiday, but that doesn't stop them recording a special episode of the pod(cast) from a pod(glamping) in sunny Scotland.
The most expensive episode of British TV ever made - even though it wasn't even the most expensive episode of Space: 1999. Colin's going with this one regardless of things like facts. Back to the episode it's a real two-parter. The first half sees Moonbase Alpha and half the cast blown up, the second half sees alien coneheads in boxes, shreiking Helena, John being the...2024-10-061h 03
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Danger Gang Part 11 | Tom Fletcher | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesThe electrifying new adventure from bestselling author of The Christmasaurus and The Creakers, Tom Fletcher!Franky can't wait to move to his new town - although he wishes he didn't have to leave his best friend Dani behind.But everything changes after the storm, when strange green lightning and powerful thunder crash down on the town. From that night on, the kids who live on Franky's street start to change. One by one, they become a little odd. A little unusual. A little... magical.2024-08-0409 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Danger Gang Part 10 | Tom Fletcher | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesThe electrifying new adventure from bestselling author of The Christmasaurus and The Creakers, Tom Fletcher!Franky can't wait to move to his new town - although he wishes he didn't have to leave his best friend Dani behind.But everything changes after the storm, when strange green lightning and powerful thunder crash down on the town. From that night on, the kids who live on Franky's street start to change. One by one, they become a little odd. A little unusual. A little... magical.2024-08-0309 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Danger Gang Part 9 | Tom Fletcher | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesThe electrifying new adventure from bestselling author of The Christmasaurus and The Creakers, Tom Fletcher!Franky can't wait to move to his new town - although he wishes he didn't have to leave his best friend Dani behind.But everything changes after the storm, when strange green lightning and powerful thunder crash down on the town. From that night on, the kids who live on Franky's street start to change. One by one, they become a little odd. A little unusual. A little... magical.2024-07-2706 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Danger Gang Part 8 | Tom Fletcher | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesThe electrifying new adventure from bestselling author of The Christmasaurus and The Creakers, Tom Fletcher!Franky can't wait to move to his new town - although he wishes he didn't have to leave his best friend Dani behind.But everything changes after the storm, when strange green lightning and powerful thunder crash down on the town. From that night on, the kids who live on Franky's street start to change. One by one, they become a little odd. A little unusual. A little... magical.2024-07-2108 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Danger Gang Part 7 | Tom Fletcher | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesThe electrifying new adventure from bestselling author of The Christmasaurus and The Creakers, Tom Fletcher!Franky can't wait to move to his new town - although he wishes he didn't have to leave his best friend Dani behind.But everything changes after the storm, when strange green lightning and powerful thunder crash down on the town. From that night on, the kids who live on Franky's street start to change. One by one, they become a little odd. A little unusual. A little... magical.2024-07-2006 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Danger Gang Part 6 | Tom Fletcher | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesThe electrifying new adventure from bestselling author of The Christmasaurus and The Creakers, Tom Fletcher!Franky can't wait to move to his new town - although he wishes he didn't have to leave his best friend Dani behind.But everything changes after the storm, when strange green lightning and powerful thunder crash down on the town. From that night on, the kids who live on Franky's street start to change. One by one, they become a little odd. A little unusual. A little... magical.2024-07-1410 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Danger Gang Part 5 | Tom Fletcher | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesThe electrifying new adventure from bestselling author of The Christmasaurus and The Creakers, Tom Fletcher!Franky can't wait to move to his new town - although he wishes he didn't have to leave his best friend Dani behind.But everything changes after the storm, when strange green lightning and powerful thunder crash down on the town. From that night on, the kids who live on Franky's street start to change. One by one, they become a little odd. A little unusual. A little... magical.2024-07-1309 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Danger Gang Part 4 | Tom Fletcher | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesThe electrifying new adventure from bestselling author of The Christmasaurus and The Creakers, Tom Fletcher!Franky can't wait to move to his new town - although he wishes he didn't have to leave his best friend Dani behind.But everything changes after the storm, when strange green lightning and powerful thunder crash down on the town. From that night on, the kids who live on Franky's street start to change. One by one, they become a little odd. A little unusual. A little... magical.2024-07-0708 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Danger Gang - Part 3 | Tom Fletcher | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesThe electrifying new adventure from bestselling author of The Christmasaurus and The Creakers, Tom Fletcher!Franky can't wait to move to his new town - although he wishes he didn't have to leave his best friend Dani behind.But everything changes after the storm, when strange green lightning and powerful thunder crash down on the town. From that night on, the kids who live on Franky's street start to change. One by one, they become a little odd. A little unusual. A little... magical.2024-07-0607 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Danger Gang – Part 2 | Tom Fletcher | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesThe electrifying new adventure from bestselling author of The Christmasaurus and The Creakers, Tom Fletcher!Franky can't wait to move to his new town - although he wishes he didn't have to leave his best friend Dani behind.But everything changes after the storm, when strange green lightning and powerful thunder crash down on the town. From that night on, the kids who live on Franky's street start to change. One by one, they become a little odd. A little unusual. A little... magical.2024-06-3010 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Danger Gang - Prologue | Tom Fletcher | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesThe electrifying new adventure from bestselling author of The Christmasaurus and The Creakers, Tom Fletcher!Franky can't wait to move to his new town - although he wishes he didn't have to leave his best friend Dani behind.But everything changes after the storm, when strange green lightning and powerful thunder crash down on the town. From that night on, the kids who live on Franky's street start to change. One by one, they become a little odd. A little unusual. A little... magical.2024-06-2408 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Baddies | Julia Donaldson | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesWhen a little girl moves into a nearby cottage, the Baddies can't wait to scare her out of her wits. But the little girl quickly shows them that you don't have to be big to be brave, and baddies don't always win. Julia and Axel are the team that have created picture book favourites such as The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zog.2024-06-2305 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeCave Baby | Julia Donaldson | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesA hairy mammoth takes a cheeky little baby on a thrilling ride through a moonlit landscape populated by a sabre-toothed tiger, a leaping hare, a laughing hyena and even, just maybe, by a big brown bear . . . But where are they going? And what has it to do with the baby's scribblings on the cave wall?2024-06-1704 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeOne Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish | Dr Seuss | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesOne Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish is a simple rhyming book for beginning readers, with a freewheeling plot about a boy and a girl named Jay and Kay and the many amazing creatures they have for friends and pets.2024-06-1508 minThe Mackem and the Manc: Space: 1999 watch-throughEpisode 11: The Last Sunset (Space: 1999)Well Colin described this as a fun episode! What's not the like about Paul the Moustache getting a Jesus complex and being off his tits on magic mushrooms, whilst an eagle's worth of people face starvation and dying of thirst? To his defence, there is at least badminton and Alan in a vest. A planet finds it really easy to put off the men and women of Moonbase Alpha by teasing them with gas-spewing giant blue shuttlecocks. Gotcha!
What happens when someone who's never seen classic 70s sci-fi watches it with their other half who's a total...2024-06-141h 05
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeHorton Hears a Who | Dr Seuss | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesThe wonderful Seuss classic now in a beautiful picture book format. Horton the kindly elephant has his work cut out saving the tiny Whos who live on a speck of dust – no one else believes they are there! But Horton eventually convinces everyone that, 'a person's a person, no matter how small'!2024-06-0913 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Butter Battle Book | Dr Seuss | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesThe Yooks and Zooks share a love of buttered bread, but animosity brews between the two groups because they prefer to enjoy the tasty treat differently. The timeless and topical rhyming text is an ideal way to teach young children about the issues of tolerance and respect.2024-06-0809 minThe Mackem and the Manc: Space: 1999 watch-throughEpisode 10: Alpha Child (Space: 1999)Well what does this episode not have? It has incest, a story line ripped off by Star Trek, a quasi-Omen young boy, a bad guy who nearly got the better of James Bond and Indiana Jones (to name but a few) and the most amazing silver shorts for our leading man. There's not only a collasal guest star™ in this episode, but our now regular foxy posh brunettes. We get a few spaceships, a twist ending, and Uncle Victor being utterly utterly lovely. Aww.
What happens when someone who's never seen classic 70s sci-fi wa...2024-06-071h 04
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Snail on the Whale | Julia Donaldson | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesOne little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a bay, it's the tiny snail's big plan that saves the day!2024-06-0205 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeTabby McTat | Julia Donaldson | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesTabby McTat is purr-fectly happy, singing along all day with Fred the busker. But when Fred gives chase to a thief, the two are separated. Will they ever find each other again?2024-06-0106 minThe Mackem and the Manc: Space: 1999 watch-throughEpisode 9: Force of LifeBefore we get to the colossal™ guest star and the famous Solarium scene, Colin spends 10 minutes telling the audience all about the crazyness of ITV television scheduling during the 1970's. So fast forward to 10:25 if you want to just hear about this mad episode.
Ian McShane wanders through MoonBase Alpha, killing people with either amazing beards or being a foxy posh brunette. There's no technobabble as we are straight into the action - and that's just the bikinis in the solarium. There's a posh alarm clock, the season's first married couple, Katie never having se...2024-05-311h 11The Mackem and the Manc: Space: 1999 watch-throughEpisode 8: Guardian of Piri (Space: 1999)It's Katie's first sexy episode, as Catherine Schell walks around in amazing shoes and next to nothing teasing Koenig. John, on the other hand, takes joy in walking around an abandoned Moonbase Alpha for the second episode. There's fembots, too-much male chest hair and Computer Kano getting plugged into the mainframe. Hope someone remembers the USB-C cable. And there's the joy that is the wacko chessboard and polystyrene balls combo that makes up the planet Piri.
What happens when someone who's never seen classic 70s sci-fi watches it with their other half who's a...2024-05-2759 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeDr Seuss's Sleep Book | Dr Seuss | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesDr. Seuss spins a sleep-tastic tale about a very small bug and a very big yawn that spreads and spreads. Meanwhile, the Audio-Telly-o-Tally-o Count adds up every sleeping creature from the country of Keck to the Castle of Krupp. First one, then seven, all the way to the billions and zillions, the Who's-Asleep-Count just keeps growing and growing! This book is a perfect bedtime story that will have the most reluctant readers laughing, and the most reluctant sleepers snoring!2024-05-2611 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeZog & The Flying Doctors | Julia Donaldson | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesPrincess Pearl, Sir Gadabout and their trusty 'air ambulance', Zog the dragon fly around tending a sunburnt mermaid, a distressed unicorn and a sneezy lion.
But should princesses really be doctors?
Pearl's uncle, the King, doesn't think so - until he himself falls ill, and only Pearl knows how to cure him.2024-05-2505 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeMore Peas, Please! | Tom McLaughlin | Mackem Magic Bedtime Stories“I can't eat peas!" exclaimed Milo.“They're too GREEN!Greener than a stinky, swampy pond,greener than a giant dragon,greener than a fleet of space-sick aliens."It's fair to say that Milo doesn't like peas! Is it possible that his sister could help him change his mind by showing them how cool they can be? A fun, fantastical picture book which might just encourage little ones to give peas a chance!2024-05-2403 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeMy Bum Is So Noisy! | Dawn McMillan | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesWhat would you do if your bum was SO NOISY? Would you try to hide the noise, or would you be proud of your parps? For this little boy, a noisy bum is just the start of an ENORMOUS adventure. And there's only one question for you to answer before you read ALL about it: are you ready to have some FUN?2024-05-1903 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeI've Broken My Bum | Dawn McMillan | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesThe inventive young hero from the bestselling I Need a New Bum! is back!
And this time he has accidentally glued a serving tray to his behind - and he's tickled pink!
See, it's great for sliding down hill, surfing big waves, and other booty-full fun and games.
Now all his friends wants one too!2024-05-1804 minThe Mackem and the Manc: Space: 1999 watch-throughEpisode 7: Missing Link (Space: 1999)It's a colossal guest star™ episode as the other famous one from Hammer Horror wears a terrible wig and turban. It's Koenig's turn to get the spotlight, and he and his manhood are the only thing that will save the day. There's the story of prosecco, soft focus land, the death button, ceefax, hitchhiking on the moon, Cushing getting a spray tan and the joys of peach melbas. Only in the world of Space: 1999 would you find everything in a 50-minute episode. Oh, and scare-kids-to-death monsters. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
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Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Bug Who Wanted A Hug | Russell Punter | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesBob the water beetle lives all alone. So how can he get a hug? He sets off to make friends. But getting a hug isn't as easy as he'd hoped. Find out if Bob succeeds in this heart-warming addition to the new Bug Tales series.2024-05-1704 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeA Squash and a Squeeze | Julia Donaldson | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesA little old lady lives all by herself but she's not happy – her house is just too small, even for one. Whatever can she do? The wise old man knows: bring in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When she pushes them all out again, she'll be amazed at how big her house feels!2024-05-1103 minThe Mackem and the Manc: Space: 1999 watch-throughEpisode 6: Another Time, Another Place (Space: 1999)Paul has a beard. Victor is a Jedi. Regina goes batshit, has rice krispies on her face, and then dies. Helena is both dead and not dead. But she at least has a loom. One of the more ethereal (i.e. crackers) episode of '99 sees the crew finds their doppelganger on a future, buggered-up earth. Still, at least Medical comes with free paint and canvases.
What happens when someone who's never seen classic 70s sci-fi watches it with their other half who's a total geek for it? Will they love it, hate it...2024-05-101h 08
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeStick Man | Julia Donaldson | Mackem Magic Bedtime StoriesStick Man lives in the family tree With his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three." But it's dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Will he ever get back to the family tree?2024-05-0505 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeAliens in Underpants Save the World | Claire Freedman | Mackem MagicAliens in underpants are back - and this time they are on a mission to save the world! A gigantic meteorite is heading for planet earth and the aliens' pants supply is under threat. Can our crazy aliens save planet earth and secure their pants supply forever more?2024-05-0402 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThere's a Wocket in My Pocket | Dr Seuss | Mackem Magic - Episode 44There's a Wocket in My Pocket is a short children's book by Dr.Seuss. It features a little boy talking about what strange creatures live in his house, such as the yeps on the steps, the nooth grush standing on the toothbrush, the yottle in the bottle and a Nureau in a bureau.2024-04-2802 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Slightly Annoying Elephant | David Walliams | Mackem Magic - Episode 43One day Sam gets a very big surprise as a tired, hungry, antique-loving, cycling enthusiast elephant turns up on his doorstep. Adopting an elephant at the zoo turned out to be a lot more than he bargained for as he didn't realise the elephant would actually come to live with him – silly boy!2024-04-2705 minThe Mackem and the Manc: Space: 1999 watch-throughEpisode 4: Ring around the Moon (Space: 1999)So it's an eyeball planet this week, as poor Ted Clifford gets his brain taken over by a sound effect. Helena does ABBA before ABBA, Alan shows off his chest hair and people don't type really fast on letterless keyboards. Colin can't remember much about this episode apart from the scary sound effect.
What happens when someone who's never seen classic 70s sci-fi watches it with their other half who's a total geek for it? Will they love it, hate it, or ask for a divorce on the spot? The Mackem (Katie) and the...2024-04-271h 07
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Smartest Giant in Town | Julia Donaldson | Mackem Magic - Episode 40George wished he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it's time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he's the smartest giant in town . . . until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help – and his clothes!2024-04-2007 minThe Mackem and the Manc: Space: 1999 watch-throughSeason 1 Episode 3: A Matter of Life and Death (Space 1999)It's a tomato planet. Or is it? It's Helena's husband. Or is it? There's a parrot... you get the idea. The first "bad science" episode of the pod sees one of the main character's husbands turn up. The only problem is that he is made of anti-matter. Tut. Why he didn't own up and just he had been on a session and lost 5 years, that would have been more believable. Katie tells us about guernies, theirs a water bottle with an anntenna, the hilarious discovery of an Autopsy Room and many many more treats abound.
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Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeMonkey's Sandwich | Michelle Robinson | Mackem Magic - Episode 42Monkey is hungry and he's sure his animal friends won't mind if he borrows some of their food to make a sandwich. But each friend has such tempting fillings to choose from, that Monkey's snack soon grows taller and taller until it is a 'super sandwich'! Will Monkey be able to stay awake to take a bite?2024-04-1903 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeGiraffes Can't Dance | Giles Andreae | Mackem Magic - Episode 41Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend.2024-04-1304 minThe Mackem and the Manc: Space: 1999 watch-throughEpisode 2: Black Sun (Space: 1999)Katie has survived one episode. Trouble is that she doesn't think it's pompous so far. Little does she know that Black Sun is probably the most pompous of the lot. And it isn't even episode 2 - Colin's memory isn't what it used to be. Still, the joy of '99 is you can watch it in any order. What will Katie think of Paul Jones, 70's working man's club/disco gods and the world's most boring game of strip poker?
What happens when someone who's never seen classic 70s sci-fi watches it with their other...2024-04-121h 00
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeMina and the Big Bite | Louis Growell | Mackem Magic - Episode 39Mina, like all little monsters, has LOTS of sharp teeth! And sometimes, when she's really stressed, she uses them on her friends! Join Mina, as she learns that biting can hurt and that there are LOTS of other ways to cope with difficult situations.2024-04-1205 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeTen Apples Up on Top | Dr Suess | Mackem Magic | Episode 38Ten Apples Up on Top is the story of three rollerskating friends, a lion, a dog and a tiger and their competition to see who can balance to most apples up on top. As they add more apples their rollerskating adventures become sillier and more extreme, highlighting the absurdity of balancing apples on one's head.2024-04-0503 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Scarecrow's Wedding | Julia Donaldson | Mackem Magic | Episode 37Two scarecrows, Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay, are planning the perfect wedding. But wicked scarecrow, Reginald Rake, has other ideas and almost ruins their special day. Harry must become a hero before he and Betty can have the wedding of their dreams.2024-03-3006 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifePirates Love Underpants | Claire Freedman | Mackem Magic | Episode 36This hilarious title in the Underpants series is full of pirates, sharks and treasure. You'll be yo-ho-ho-ing until the sails come down!
These pirates SO love underpants, They're on a special quest, To find the fabled Pants of Gold, For the Captain's Treasure chest2024-03-2202 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeSpinderella | Julia Donaldson | Mackem Magic | Episode 35Spinderella is a spider who lives with her spider mum and her spider brothers and sisters on top of a ceiling light at a school. Every day, Spinderella and her brothers and sisters watch the children in class, and, one day, decide to start playing football themselves. The spiders love football, but they hate numbe2024-03-1608 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeCharlie Cook's Favourite Book | Julia Donaldson | Mackem Magic | Episode 34Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate captain, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog . . . From kings and queens to aliens and ghosts, there's something for everyone in Charlie's amazing book! Entertaining and original another winner from the best picture book team in the world.2024-03-1503 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Bear Who Went BOO! | David Walliams | Mackem Magic | Episode 33At the top of the world, surrounded by snow and ice, lives a very cheeky polar bear cub who loves to go... BOO! But this little bear cub doesn't always know when to stop... Presenting a mischievous new picture book packed with snow and surprises, from two standout talents!2024-03-0805 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeWhat the Ladybird Heard | Julia Donaldson | Mackem Magic | Episode 32The animals on the farm are always noisy, all except for the ladybird who never says a word. But when burglars plot to steal the farmer's fine prize cow, it's the quiet ladybird who comes up with the perfect way to stop their dastardly plan!2024-03-0404 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeRoom on the Broom | Julia Donaldson | Mackem Magic | Episode 31The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there room on the broom for so many friends?2024-03-0105 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Places You'll Go - Dr Seuss - Mackem Magic - Episode 30Oh, The Places You'll Go is the classic Dr Seuss tale of one man's journey through a bizarre land. The book takes you on a trip into the imagination of an author who was never shy of the bizarre. You will sail high into the sky in a hot air balloon and walk through strange forests with trees that you have never seen. One thing is for sure, this will not be a dull outing and if you are new to Dr Seuss, one you may never forget.2024-02-2807 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Gruffalo's Child - Julia Donaldson - Mackem Magic - Episode 29One dark night the Gruffalo's child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist . . . does he? The Gruffalo's Child is the much-loved sequel to Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's bestselling phenomenon, The Gruffalo.2024-02-2305 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Lorax - Dr Seuss - Mackem Magic - Episode 28In this cautionary rhyming tale, we learn of the Once-ler, who came across a valley of Truffula Trees and Brown Bar-ba-loots (“frisking about in their Bar-ba-loot suits as they played in the shade and ate Truffula Fruits”), and how his harvesting of the tufted trees changed the landscape forever.2024-02-1512 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeDiggory Digger and the Dinosaurs - Peter Bentley and Guy Parker-Rees - Mackem Magic - Episode 27An unforgettable picture book from Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner Peter Bently (Cats Ahoy) and illustrator of Guy Parker-Rees (Giraffes Can't Dance). Diggory and his faithful friend Morris the Mole have found a very mysterious tunnel and are itching to investigate.2024-02-0805 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeTell Me a Dragon - Jackie Morris - Mackem Magic - Episode 26Everyone has their very own dragon, and this book describes many different varieties of the beast, showing in words and stunning pictures exactly why their owners find them so entrancing. They range from a dragon as big as a village to a tiny dragon with whisper-thin wings, from a snaggle-toothed dragon to a sea-dragon which races dolphins on the waves - ending in a page inhabited by every dragon in the book!2024-02-0502 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Dinosaur That Pooped the Past - Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter - Mackem Magic - Episode 25When they accidentally go back through history on a time-travelling swing, Danny and Dinosaur meet some new dino friends. But soon there's a rumbling noise; it's a volcano about to erupt! Can Dinosaur save the day by pooping them back to the future?2024-02-0305 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeMy Bum's On the Run - Dawn McMillan - Mackem Magic - Episode 24Today is race day! I’m here at the start. I so want to win – I have hope in my heart. I’m ready… I’m steady… And off I go! The hero of the New Bum! series is back and he needs to run fast but his bum is slowing him down! Will some balloons help? Or maybe a rocket bum BLAST ?2024-01-3103 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Dinosaur That Pooped a Planet - Tom Fletch & Dougie Poynter - Mackem Magic - Episode 23In this laugh-out-loud rhyming picture book, Danny and Dinosaur are off on an adventure in space!But when Danny realises he's forgotten Dino's lunch box, the very hungry dinosaur eats everything in sight, including their only way back home: the rocket!How will Dino get them back down to earth?
Apologies for the audio quality on this episode - from the next episode we will be back to normal!!2024-01-2105 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeMy Bum is So Cheeky - Dawn McMillan - Mackem Magic - Episode 23When a little boy tries to control his mischievous bottom, he finds it impossible!
Maybe he should just sit still?
He does his best but soon enough he feels a wriggle… and a jiggle… his cheeky bum is on the move again!
Apologies for the audio quality - we tried a different microphone, will be going back to the old one!
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Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Great Big Sleep - Sean Julian - Mackem Magic - Episode 22The bear is ready for his Great Big Sleep but the squirrel is wide awake and not sleepy at all. Beautiful illustrations take us into a snowy forest world where the bear gets slightly cross because the squirrel won't go to bed. Eventually bear gets squirrel to sleep and they both have their Great Big Sleep at last.2023-12-1506 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Unicorns are Coming to Town - Alexandra Robinson - Mackem Magic - Episode 21When they return back to Christmas Town, they make a worrying discovery--their fur is so weighed down with jewels and gems that they can no longer fly! Will Santa be able to find another group of magical, flying creatures who are able to step in and save Christmas?2023-12-1203 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeSanta Comes to Sunderland - Steve Smallman - Mackem Magic - Episode 20It's Christmas Eve. Santa's packed up all the presents and set the Santa-nav to Sunderland. So what could possibly go wrong? Discover how Santa dashes all over Sunderland while you are safely tucked up in bed and fast asleep!2023-12-1009 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeMy Bum is So Christmassy! - Dawn Williams - Mackem Magic - Episode 19Ho, ho ho! It's Christmas eve and one thing is certain: this little boy is feeling SO CHRISTMASSY! But, with his whole family already sporting the most festive and fun Christmas jumpers, how can he make sure his bum looks just as Christmassy as he feels?!2023-12-0803 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeGiraffes Can't Dance - Giles Andreae - Mackem Magic - Episode 18Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend.2023-12-0404 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Christmasaurus - Tom Fletcher - Mackem Magic - Episode 17The Christmasaurus loves his life, his elf friends and the delightfully jolly Santa Claus, but can't help but feel alone. One Christmas, the two are thrown together in a tangle of tinsel as they fight off a dangerous hunter, with help from an unexpected source.2023-12-0406 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeMr Men and Little Miss : The Night Before Christmas - Roger Hargreaves - Mackem Magic - Episode 16It's the night before Christmas and all through the Mr Men houses not a creature is stirring, but in the sky overhead there are some very special visitors on their way. Be enchanted by this magical Christmas story from the world of Mr Men!2023-11-3003 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeTyrannosaurus Drip - Julia Donaldson - Mackem Magic - Episode 15A duckbill dinosaur egg is mistakenly hatched by a fierce, war-loving Tyrannosaurus family. Little Tyrannosaurus Drip is vegetarian and peaceful and can't keep up with his adopted family. He eventually finds salvation in the arms of a Duckbill tribe where he realises he belongs.2023-11-0906 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeYertle the Turtle - Dr Seuss - Mackem Magic Episode 14Yertle the turtle is the ambitious king of the pond who decides he wants to expand his kingdom. Yertle orders the turtles to stand on each other's back to form a tall throne, ignoring the complaints of the turtles at the bottom. He then sits atop this throne and proclaims that he rules over all that he sees.2023-11-0806 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Troll - Julia Donaldson - Mackem Magic - Episode 13A troll who lives under a bridge is fed up of eating fish and on the look out for a tasty goat to cook. Tricked by different animals into going further down the river towards the sea, he sets off with his frying pan and cookery book in search of a goat.2023-11-0510 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeI Need a New Bum - Dawn McMillan - Mackem Magic - Episode 12The boy in this bright and bonkers picture book has a problem – he's just noticed his bum has an almighty crack in it. He's not sure whether he broke his bum whilst riding his bike or whizzing down the bannister, but one thing's for sure – he needs a new one!2023-11-0503 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Detective Dog - Julia Donaldson - Mackem Magic - Episode 10A talented dog named Nell uses her acute sense of smell to solve mysteries in her neighbourhood, including the complete disappearance of a classroom library. Rollicking, rhyming text describes Nell's successes at solving little puzzles and finding missing items for her owner, a 6-year-old boy named Peter.2023-10-2807 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Gruffalo - Julia Donaldson - Mackem Magic - Episode 9In this much-loved picture book, a little mouse walks through the woods and encounters a fox, an owl and a snake. To fend them off, he tells each about the scary Gruffalo - but when the mouse actually encounters the Gruffalo himself, he cleverly invents another tale and manages to escape from danger yet again.2023-10-2806 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeMy Bum is So CHEEKY! - Dawn McMillan - Mackem Magic - Episode 8The noisy bum is back - and more cheeky than ever! When a little boy tries to control his mischievous bottom, he finds it impossible! Maybe he should just sit still? He does his best but soon enough he feels a wriggle... and a jiggle... his cheeky bum is on the move again!2023-10-2604 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Cat in the Hat Comes Back - Dr Seuss - Mackem Magic - Episode 7The Cat in the Hat Comes Back is an entertaining sequel to the original, popular children's tale about a mischievous cat who visits children while their parents are out, promising destruction and lots of mess!
In this story, a boy is at home alone while his mother is out, and has been asked to shovel the driveway. 2023-10-1610 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeCones and Building Bridges - Chris Madeley - Mackem Magic - Episode 6Conestance, Conerad, Cone-Vera and Conen went to sleep very late last night.
New Moon was making her way across the sky. Wise Owl was perched on a van, watching carefully.
They found themselves in a most interesting place. Although it was dark, there were lots of things happening. Big lights meant they could watch what was going on.2023-10-0415 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Fox in Socks - Dr Seuss - Episode 5 - Mackem MagicThe story focuses on two characters, a Fox and a yellow creature called Knox, while using a variety of wacky words. The former brings out all sorts of tongue twisters throughout the poem and tries to challenge Knox into saying them. He isn’t up to the task and continually complains about how hard they are. By the end of the poem, Knox sticks Fox in a bottle and comes up with a rhyme of his own.2023-09-2906 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeNot Now, Bernard - David McKee - Episode 4 - Mackem MagicThis is the classic story of Bernard, whose distracted parents fail to notice he has been eaten and replaced by a monster. We follow Bernard as he does his best to attract his mum and dad's attention to the monster in the garden who wants to eat him - only to hear the repeated refrain of 'Not now, Bernard. '2023-09-2803 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Dinosaur That Pooped a Princess - Dougie Poynter & Tom Fletcher - Episode 3 - Mackem MagicDanny and Dinosaur are convinced that a damsel in distress needs their help... the only problem is, they aren't sure where she actually is. So they set off through Fairy Tale Land to track her down, but things don't go exactly to plan... Can Dinosaur make it through Fairy Tale Land without eating everything in sight?2023-09-2606 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeGreen Eggs & Ham - Dr Seuss - Episode 2 - Mackem MagicSam wants his friend to try green eggs and ham, and after much convincing, he tries them and likes them.
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If you have suggestions for future episodes, please drop us an email at paul@javelincontent.com2023-09-2405 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeThe Cat in the Hat | Dr Seuss | Mackem Magic - Episode 1When Sally and her brother are left alone on a rainy day, they think they are in for a dull time - but then the Cat in the Hat steps onto the mat, bringing with him madness and mayhem. 2023-09-2209 min
Mackem Magic: Bedtime Stories That Come to LifeSeries Trailer - Why Did We Make This Show?A Short intro to the Mackem Dad series.
You can contact us at Paul@JavelinContent.com.2023-09-2202 min
The Mackem Football Showours to loseWelcome to The Mackem Football Show, the ultimate podcast for football enthusiasts, particularly Sunderland AFC fans! Our knowledgeable and lively hosts keep you updated on the latest news, fixtures, and results from the world of football, covering everything from the Championship to the most talked-about teams. We offer insightful opinions, in-depth analysis, and engaging debates to keep you informed and entertained. Don't miss our weekly show, where we discuss the final two games of the season and provide comprehensive coverage of all the football action. Join us as we delve into the world of football together!2023-04-281h 07
The Mackem Football Showthree to goHey there! Welcome to The Mackem Football Show - the go-to podcast for all you football enthusiasts out there, especially Sunderland AFC fans! Our lively and knowledgeable hosts are here to bring you the latest news, fixtures, and results from the world of football, covering everything from the Championship to the teams making headlines. We've got you covered with insightful opinions, in-depth analysis, and lively debates. Don't miss out on our weekly show, where we keep you up-to-date with all the football action, including our thoughts on the final three games of the season. So, join us, and let's dive...2023-04-2251 min
The Mackem Football Showeaster treat Welcome to The Mackem Football Show - the ultimate podcast for football enthusiasts and Sunderland AFC fans alike. Our passionate and, dare we say, somewhat knowledgeable hosts delve into all the latest news, fixtures, and results from the world of football. From the Championship to teams making headlines, we've got you covered with in-depth analysis, lively debates, and insightful opinions. Join us each week to stay up-to-date with everything football-related, including our discussions on the two games over the Easter weekend. We invite you to join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #hawaythelads.2023-04-1556 min
The Mackem Football Showmarch-in onThe Mackem Football Show is the ultimate podcast for fans of Sunderland AFC and football in general. Join our knowledgeable (questionably) and passionate fans as they discuss all the latest news, fixtures, and results from the world of football. We not only chat about team mainly in the Championship, but other teams in the news. We've got you covered with analysis, opinions, and lively debates. Whether you're a die-hard Sunderland supporter or simply love the beautiful game, this podcast is a must-listen. So tune in each week to stay up to date with everything football-related, and join the conversation on...2023-04-041h 01
The Mackem Football Showoh come on ladsThe Mackem Football Show is the ultimate podcast for fans of Sunderland AFC and football in general. Join our knowledgeable (questionably) and passionate fans as they discuss all the latest news, fixtures, and results from the world of football. We not only chat about team mainly in the Championship, but other teams in the news. We've got you covered with analysis, opinions, and lively debates. Whether you're a die-hard Sunderland supporter or simply love the beautiful game, this podcast is a must-listen. So tune in each week to stay up to date with everything football-related, and join the conversation on...2023-03-2046 min
The Mackem Football Showmanaging poor formThe Mackem Football Show is the ultimate podcast for fans of Sunderland AFC and football in general. Join our knowledgeable (questionably) and passionate fans as they discuss all the latest news, fixtures, and results from the world of football. We not only chat about team mainly in the Championship, but other teams in the news. We've got you covered with analysis, opinions, and lively debates. Whether you're a die-hard Sunderland supporter or simply love the beautiful game, this podcast is a must-listen. So tune in each week to stay up to date with everything football-related, and join the conversation...2023-03-111h 05
The Mackem Football Showmottys momentsAttention all Sunderland fans! "The Mackem Football Show" is back with another episode, and this time we're diving deep into the team's recent form. It's been a rollercoaster ride for the Black Cats, with a draw and a loss in their past two games, but our panel of passionate fans is here to make sense of it all. We'll discuss the players who have been standing out (and those who need to step up), analyse the tactics being used by the manager, and offer our thoughts on what the team needs to do to get back on track. We'll...2023-02-2758 min
The Mackem Football Showrunning through clubsWelcome to The Mackem Football Show, the ultimate destination for all things Sunderland AFC! Join us each week as we bring you the latest news and analysis on the Black Cats, covering upcoming fixtures, player and managerial performance, transfer news and all the latest developments from within the club. We'll also provide in-depth discussions on the wider context of Sunderland AFC within their league, exploring the competition and assessing the club's prospects for success. And that's not all - we'll take a trip down memory lane with historical analysis and insights into fan culture, sharing stories of the club's...2023-02-201h 04
The Mackem Football Showthe window is openFriday Night Football - The Mackem Football Show Welcoming in 2023... with a draw against Blackpool. Losing Ellis Simms to his parent club Everton .... and talking about the transfer window. Today was @AnthTheMackem and @yorkshiremackem1433 and @darvlar2023-01-0954 min
The Mackem Football Showending 2022 with a bangFriday Night Football - The Mackem Football Show We are going to be talking about the past few games, a little about the experience of watching the game in abroad. The return of Ross Stewart to full fitness. The upcoming transfer window.2022-12-3157 min
The Mackem Football Showthe world cup is doneFriday Night Football - The Mackem Football Show.Chatting about the World Cup and the the past few games upon returning to league action. A little about the experience of watching the game in abroad. The return of Ross Stewart to full fitness. The upcoming transfer window.On today's episode, @AnthTheMackem @darvlar @yorkshiremackem1433 and @DJEARTHSAFC .2022-12-241h 39
The Mackem Football Showremembrance Watching the Birmingham v Sunderland game and keeping an eye out on the rest of the scores up and down the Championship. #hawaythelads @Yorkshire Mackem @Darvlar @DJ EARTH SUNDERLAND AFC We are watching the game and reacting to it live, chatting with you about the moments that happen. Giving our thoughts about the quality on display, and of course our predictions! For those of you watching the game back and discussion, feel free to comment and we can go over them in the next live stream!2022-11-122h 18
The Mackem Football Showhuddersfield highSunderland Fans ShowWe are going to be talking about the past few games. The EFL Championship, results and predicitions.This episodey will be @Anth the Mackem @Yorkshire Mackem and @DJ EARTH SUNDERLAND AFC talking about all things Sunderland, catching up on the past weeks action and talking points, any news, dramas, etc, etc. Get involved in the comments section, hit the like button if you did, and subscribe to keep up to date with the notification bell on for any upcoming shows, streams and videos.2022-11-0558 min
The Mackem Football Showburnout and hypeSunderland Fans ShowFriday Night Football - The Mackem Football Show We are going to be talking about the past few games, the striker situation, etc. We're talking about all things Sunderland, catching up on the past weeks action and talking points, any news, dramas, etc, etc. Get involved in the comments section, hit the like button if you did, and subscribe to keep up to date with the notification bell on for any upcoming shows, streams and videos.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyQtUEvXFzE2022-10-281h 01
The Mackem Football Showa new sunderland podcastWe are going to be talking about the past few games, the striker situation, etc. Anth the Mackem and Yorkshire Mackem and DJ EARTH about all things Sunderland, catching up on the past weeks action and talking points, any news, dramas, etc, etc. Get involved in the comments section, hit the like button if you did, and subscribe to keep up to date with the notification bell on for any upcoming shows, streams and videos.2022-10-2756 min