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Property Developer Show - The Podcast
How to Price a Refurb in 2025 | Why Price per Square Metre Doesn’t Work | Episode 56: Tony Walker
In this episode, we sit down with Tony Walker, Founder and Director of Help Build Ltd, to uncover how to confidently budget and manage a property refurb. With over 17 years of experience managing everything from small refurbs to £1million builds, Tony shares practical advice on how to create a schedule of works, understand construction costs, and why you can’’y rely on square meter rates to budget effectively.We explore the biggest mistakes developers make when pricing refurbs, how to build a reliable team, and the key differences between contractors and subcontractors, plus why doing your own due d...
2025-06-13
40 min
Classic Ghost Stories Podcast
The Withered Heart by G G Pendarves
Beneath the brooding skies of Braun Fell, the Dewle family grapples with a dark inheritance, and John, a boyhood friend, is urgently summoned to help them navigate their dilemma. A lust for wealth consumes beautiful Jonquil, driving her to urge the use of questionable methods, while her husband, who would do anything to please her, is wary about such a path. So what will John advise? Join me as we unravel this tale of greed, forbidden knowledge, and the shadows that linger in the human heart. I am, Tony Walker, narrator of The Classic Ghost Stories Podcast and this...
2025-05-21
1h 32
Classic Ghost Stories
The Open Door by Margaret Oliphant
What price, a parent's love? A Scottish family, seeking a quiet life, rents Brentwood House – a grand, Georgian mansion standing in wooded grounds beside a ruined keep and a deep glen – only to find themselves in a terrifying ordeal. As their son plunges further into despair, can they, as a family, keep a hold of reality? Is there a happy solution? "The Open Door" by Margaret Oliphant was originally published in 1881 as part of the collection Stories of the Seen and Unseen. Join me, Tony Walker, narrator of The Classic Ghost Stories Podcast, for this week's story.
2025-05-09
2h 24
Classic Ghost Stories Podcast
The Parlour of Lost Futures by Tony Walker
In a dim parlour by the sea, where the waves sigh like old regrets, Madame Lily Floss lays her tarot cards on green silk and dreams of escape. She longs for a life beyond the shore, beyond her mother’s house, beyond her fate. Then, one evening, a stranger arrives — a man who claims they’ve not yet met… but already remembers everything.📚 Buy my books 😊https://tonywalkerbooks.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tonywalker.sub...
2025-04-17
36 min
Classic Ghost Stories
The Parlour of Futures Lost by Tony Walker
In a dim parlour by the sea, where the waves sigh like old regrets, Madame Lily Floss lays her tarot cards on green silk and dreams of escape. She longs for a life beyond the shore, beyond her mother’s house, beyond her fate. Then, one evening, a stranger arrives — a man who claims they’ve not yet met… but already remembers everything.One of my own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-17
38 min
The WorryFree Retirement
WFR Radio 406 Tony, Am I Going To Be OK?
WFR Radio 406 Tony, Am I Going To Be OK? by Tony Walker Financial
2024-12-17
29 min
Fabric of Folklore
Ep 67: Christmas Ghost Stories: Exploring the Lost Holiday Tradition with Tony Walker
In Episode 67, Tony Walker—author, narrator, and host of the popular YouTube channel Classic Ghost Stories—delves into the fascinating tradition of Christmas ghost stories. Known for his weekly podcast where he reads ghost stories, horror tales, and weird fiction, Tony takes us on a journey through the cultural significance and evolution of this unique holiday custom.In this episode, we examine three iconic Christmas ghost stories: A Christmas Carol, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and A Disappearance and an Appearance. Together, we uncover the roots of this chilling tradition and explore why these tales remain so c...
2024-12-06
1h 20
Classic Ghost Stories
A Haunted House by Tony Walker
In a dimly lit room on Curwen Street, an old wooden table bears the stains of countless encounters. A mysterious woman offers a strange drink, and memories begin to blur.What starts as a simple recollection of childhood fears spirals into a haunting journey of self-discovery.As the lines between past and present, memory and reality fade, one question emerges: who really sits at this table, and what awaits in the small, windowless room at the top of the stairs? This chilling tale explores the inevitability of fate and the secrets we keep, even from...
2024-10-12
19 min
Classic Ghost Stories
The Stranger of the Night by Edgar Wallace
Prepare to be enthralled by Tony Walker's gripping narration of Edgar Wallace's "The Stranger of the Night," a well-crafted supernatural thriller first published on 15 October 1910. Follow the tale of George Thomas, a troubled man armed with a hidden knife, as he encounters a mysterious stranger who seems to understand his deepest fears and desires. This stranger, a seemingly benevolent spirit, guides George through a night of profound psychological and moral turmoil, leading to an unexpected and thought-provoking conclusion. Let Tony Walker's evocative storytelling immerse you in Wallace's world, where the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur in this...
2024-07-05
45 min
Classic Ghost Stories Podcast
A Rose For Emily by William Faulkner
Immerse yourself in the hauntingly evocative world of William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily," narrated by Tony Walker. This Southern Gothic tale unravels the life of Emily Grierson, a reclusive woman shrouded in mystery and steeped in tradition. As the layers of her existence are peeled back, the listener is drawn into a web of intrigue, secrecy, and the macabre. Walker's compelling narration breathes life into Faulkner's rich prose, making this timeless story of love, loss, and the passage of time an unforgettable auditory experience. Enter "Poor Emily's" enigmatic world and discover the chilling secrets that lie...
2024-06-11
25 min
Classic Short Stories
A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner
Immerse yourself in the hauntingly evocative world of William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily," masterfully narrated by Tony Walker. This Southern Gothic tale unravels the life of Emily Grierson, a reclusive woman shrouded in mystery and steeped in tradition. As the layers of her existence are peeled back, the listener is drawn into a web of intrigue, secrecy, and the macabre. Walker's compelling narration breathes life into Faulkner's rich prose, making this timeless story of love, loss, and the passage of time an unforgettable auditory experience. Enter "Poor Emily's" enigmatic world and discover the chilling secrets that lie within.
2024-06-11
26 min
The Food Professor
Florida Bans Lab Meat, Fake China Cooking Oil, Starbucks Troubles and Guest Dr. Tony Walker, Dalhousie University
In this episode, we are thrilled to have Professor Tony Walker, a distinguished environmental scientist from Dalhousie University, as our guest. Professor Walker shared profound insights from his recent groundbreaking study on plastics in the food industry, a study that has been widely recognized and published in the prestigious journal Science. This episode delved into the crucial environmental impacts of plastics in the food chain, providing a comprehensive understanding of his findings, which were previously touched upon in an earlier episode.We provided an update on the bird flu outbreak affecting U.S. dairy, a situation that...
2024-05-09
44 min
Get Top Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Paranormal
Cumbrian Ghost Stories by Tony Walker
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/774265to listen full audiobooks. Title: Cumbrian Ghost Stories Author: Tony Walker Narrator: Tony Walker Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 43 minutes Release date: April 12, 2024 Genres: Paranormal Publisher's Summary: Sixteen supernatural stories set in the county of Cumbria. The collection includes classic ghost stories such as A West Cumberland Coalmine, modern horror stories such as The Derwentwater Haunting and The Highest Inn in England, stories based on local legends such as The Mallerstang Boggle and The Little Man of Carlisle, and some folk-horror themed stories such as The Grizedale Forest Wedding. Tony Walker is the narrator...
2024-04-12
8h 43
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Horror
Cumbrian Ghost Stories by Tony Walker
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/774265 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Cumbrian Ghost Stories Author: Tony Walker Narrator: Tony Walker Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 43 minutes Release date: April 12, 2024 Genres: Horror Publisher's Summary: Sixteen supernatural stories set in the county of Cumbria. The collection includes classic ghost stories such as A West Cumberland Coalmine, modern horror stories such as The Derwentwater Haunting and The Highest Inn in England, stories based on local legends such as The Mallerstang Boggle and The Little Man of Carlisle, and some folk-horror themed stories such as The Grizedale Forest Wedding. Tony Walker is the...
2024-04-12
05 min
The WorryFree Retirement
Interview with Tony Walker, Hosted by Diane Williams
Interview with Tony Walker, Hosted by Diane Williams by Tony Walker Financial
2023-11-30
29 min
Perched On The Top Rope
E172: AEW Full Gear Media Call With AEW CEO Tony Khan Ronda Rousey ROH Debut & Full Gear Predictions
Welcome everyone to Perched On The Top Rope! Former Dirt Sheet Writer Lee Walker sits on AEW Full Gear Media Call with Tony Khan!Highlights includeAEW's Tony Khan "has a bone to pick with The Devil" ahead of Full Gear PPVTony Khan Explains Why He Likes To Tease Announcements For AEWTony Khan Comments On AEW Future Of Darby Allin Following Sting's Retirement Why AEW's Tony Khan Won't Speak For Bryan Danielson On WrestleCade Withdrawal Will AEW Work With Adam Copeland's Percy Jackson, MJF's The Iron Claw...
2023-11-18
2h 30
Leaders Lead with Tony Taylor
Valor with Johnny Walker: A 9/11 Hero's Journey into Becoming a Tech CEO
In this episode of Leaders Lead" podcast, we sit down with the remarkable John (Johnny) P. Walker II, the CEO and Chairman of Holo Sail Technologies, Inc. Walker's journey is nothing short of inspiring, marked by his service in the United States Marine Corps and his role as a 9/11 First Responder. He's also a seasoned logistics professional with diverse expertise that ranges from Stevedoring operations to Route Logistics, Warehouse Shipping, and Exporting. In this episode, we delve into Walker's experiences, his dedication to community service, and the unique ethos of Holo Sail Technologies, Inc. Episode Highlights: Johnny...
2023-10-18
1h 19
Leaders Lead with Tony Taylor
Valor with Johnny Walker: A 9/11 Hero's Journey into Becoming a Tech CEO
In this episode of Leaders Lead" podcast, we sit down with the remarkable John (Johnny) P. Walker II, the CEO and Chairman of Holo Sail Technologies, Inc. Walker's journey is nothing short of inspiring, marked by his service in the United States Marine Corps and his role as a 9/11 First Responder. He's also a seasoned logistics professional with diverse expertise that ranges from Stevedoring operations to Route Logistics, Warehouse Shipping, and Exporting. In this episode, we delve into Walker's experiences, his dedication to community service, and the unique ethos of Holo Sail Technologies, Inc.
2023-10-18
1h 19
Classic Ghost Stories
The Struwwelpeter by Tony Walker
People have been asking for more of my own stories, so here's one. However, I have to warn you that I use the f-word in it and it is rather dark. It's possibly as dark as my Whitehaven Bodysnatcher, plus it has swearing (though it is necessary for the character I feel). So, if you prefer my sweeter stories, or don't like that word being used, I would avoid this one.It all starts with a man going walking in the Black Forest in Germany...New Patreon RequestBuzzsprout - Let's get your...
2023-09-22
1h 02
Classic Ghost Stories
The Room In The Tower by E F Benson (2023 Recording)
I've done this terrifying story by E F Benson before, but that was in 2019 and the sound wasn't great. Thanks to my supporters, I have much better sound equpiment now and I hope I'm a better narrator. I hope you like itIn this edge-of-your-seat episode, Tony Walker plunges into the sinister world of E.F. Benson's haunting story. Our protagonist, an unnamed young man, is plagued by an eerie recurring nightmare. In his dream, he visits a friend's foreboding home, inhabited by an ever-changing roster of silent and grim figures. Foremost among them is the unsettling...
2023-06-24
45 min
EMS One-Stop
Funding models down under with Tony Walker
This episode of EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence is brought to you by Lexipol, the experts in policy, training, wellness support and grants assistance for first responders and government leaders. To learn more, visit lexipol.com. In this EMS One-Stop international edition, this month, Rob Lawrence talks with Professor Tony Walker, immediate past chief executive officer of Ambulance Victoria, a professor with the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and Bachelor Paramedic Studies at Monash University. While in charge of Ambulance Victoria, Tony led significant transformation to improve the health and well-being of their workforce and th...
2023-03-14
33 min
EMS One-Stop
Funding models down under with Tony Walker
This episode of EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence is brought to you by Lexipol, the experts in policy, training, wellness support and grants assistance for first responders and government leaders. To learn more, visit lexipol.com. In this EMS One-Stop international edition, this month, Rob Lawrence talks with Professor Tony Walker, immediate past chief executive officer of Ambulance Victoria, a professor with the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and Bachelor Paramedic Studies at Monash University. While in charge of Ambulance Victoria, Tony led significant transformation to improve the health and well-being of their workforce and th...
2023-03-14
33 min
Classic Ghost Stories
The House and the Brain by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Join Tony as we explore Edward Bulwer-Lytton's classic short story, 'The House & The Brain'. This captivating tale, first published in 1859, follows a narrator as he investigates the strange occurrences in a haunted house. The story is notable for its suspenseful atmosphere, its examination of the power of the human mind, and its timeless themes. This is an engaging listen for those interested in the Gothic horror genre."New Patreon RequestBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the showVisit us here: www.ghostpod.org
2023-02-24
1h 37
Rick Walker Podcast
Tony Buzbee Interview - S1E3 - Famed Attorney
Tony Buzbee is one of the most successful and well-known lawyers in the country. Tony talks about being homeless for a night, partying with Snoop Dogg, and his high-profile cases. Tony Buzbee - the most intriguing man in the world - joins Rick Walker for this special edition of Conversations at The Mansion (actually taped at Tony's 73rd story office due to over a dozen d*ath threats that week). Tony comments on the Deshaun Watson (#deshaunwatson Houston Texas QB #houstontexans) matter, and tells stories of the time he hired Snoop Dogg to help Houston (and why...
2023-02-04
1h 25
Classic Ghost Stories Podcast
The House and The Brain
Join Tony as we explore Edward Bulwer-Lytton's classic short story, 'The House & The Brain'. This captivating tale, first published in 1859, follows a narrator as he investigates the strange occurrences in a haunted house. The story is notable for its suspenseful atmosphere, its examination of the power of the human mind, and its timeless themes. This is an engaging listen for those interested in the Gothic horror genre."Classic Ghost Stories Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
2023-02-03
1h 35
Classic Ghost Stories
The Ghosts of Christmas Past by Tony Walker
One of my own stories, specially written for Christmas 2022. It’s a very personal story, and you may find it a little sentimental, but it is my Christmas present to those listeners who are happy to receive it from me.New Patreon RequestBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the showVisit us here: www.ghostpod.orgBuy me a coffee if you're glad I do this: https://ko-fi.com/tonywalkerIf you really want to help me, become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...
2022-12-24
32 min
Classic Ghost Stories
The Dead by James Joyce
The Dead is is the last story, and the longest from James Joyce's 1914 short stories collection: Dubliners. It is longer than the rest, being more like a novella. It is considered one of the classics of Irish literature, and possibly the best literary short fiction in the English language.Dubliners is a rich and generous story and though Joyce was considered a pioneer of modernist literature, with his 1922 novel Ulysses and especially with Finnegans Wake in 1939.Joyce left Ireland in 1904 and lived abroad in Trieste, Switzerland and Paris and never really lived in Dublin again...
2022-11-18
1h 59
Classic Ghost Stories Podcast
The Dead
The Dead is is the last story, and the longest from James Joyce's 1914 short stories collection: Dubliners. It is longer than the rest, being more like a novella. It is considered one of the classics of Irish literature, and possibly the best literary short fiction in the English language.Dubliners is a rich and generous story and though Joyce was considered a pioneer of modernist literature, with his 1922 novel Ulysses and especially with Finnegans Wake in 1939.Joyce left Ireland in 1904 and lived abroad in Trieste, Switzerland and Paris and never really lived in...
2022-11-06
1h 58
The Tony Michaels Podcast
Lindsey Graham DEFENDS Herschel Walker after New BOMSHELL
Send us a textWelcome to Bonehead of the Week! Every Friday, Tony Michaels and Gabe Sanchez break down the three boneheads that you voted on.This week, it was revealed that Herschel Walker paid for another abortion; Paul Gosar is caught on camera seeming to advocate the shooting of migrants coming across the border; and Lindsey Graham is out campaigning for Herschel Walker after it is found out that he has paid for more than one woman’s abortion... Who do you think will win?From Episode #259Did Elon TRUMP Twitter Aga...
2022-10-30
1h 00
Classic Ghost Stories
The Whitehaven Bodysnatcher by Tony Walker
Happy Halloween! A disturbing and scary tale that will be performed live in Whitehaven this Halloween as part of our Eerie Cumbria programme.I hope you will be suitably disturbed by it, even it you don't live in Whitehaven.You can listen to my version of Dracula free on Bandcamp (you get to play each chapter 3 x before you have to pay a cent) if you need more Halloween vibes.https://theclassicghoststoriespodcast.bandcamp.com/album/dracula-by-bram-stokerNew Patreon RequestBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for F...
2022-10-28
32 min
The Tony Michaels Podcast
Herschel Walker PAYS for More Abortions? | The Tony Michaels Podcast #258
Send us a textHerschel Walker PAYS for More Abortions?The Tony Michaels PodcastWATCH TONY LIVEhttps://tonymichaels.live/DARK BRANDON T-SHIRThttps://store.thetonymichaels.com/listing/dark-brandon-shirtSUPPORT PRO-DEMOCRACY SPEECH TODAY!https://tonymichaels.live/tipThe Tony Michaels Podcast ClipsThe Tony Michaels Podcast FULL EPISODESSubscribe to The Tony Michaels PodcastFollow The Tony Michael Podcast on Twitter @TonyMichaelsPod
2022-10-27
2h 02
The Tony Michaels Podcast
Herschel Walker wins BONEHEAD OF THE WEEK
Send us a textWelcome to Bonehead of the Week! Every Friday, Tony Michaels and Gabe Sanchez break down the three boneheads that you voted on.This week, Herschel Walker gets in a family feud with his son, Christian Walker, about an alleged abortion the former football star paid for. This could possibly hurt his chances in the Georgia Senate race; Kanye West wears a shirt with the words ‘WHITE LIVES MATTER’ to a fashion show with far right talker, Candice Owens; and right wing talk show host, Matt Walsh, comes under fire for seemingly supp...
2022-10-09
42 min
The Tony Michaels Podcast
Trouble in the Herschel Walker Home | The Tony Michaels Podcast #241
Send us a textTrouble in the Herschel Walker HomeThe Tony Michaels PodcastWATCH TONY LIVEhttps://tonymichaels.live/DARK BRANDON T-SHIRThttps://store.thetonymichaels.com/listing/dark-brandon-shirtSUPPORT PRO-DEMOCRACY SPEECH TODAY!https://tonymichaels.live/tipThe Tony Michaels Podcast ClipsThe Tony Michaels Podcast FULL EPISODESSubscribe to The Tony Michaels PodcastFollow The Tony Michael Podcast on Twitter @TonyMichaelsPod
2022-10-04
2h 04
Classic Ghost Stories
The Birds By Daphne Du Maurier Audiobook
The Birds by Daphne du Maurier was adapted into the 1963 horror thriller movie The Birds by Alfred Hitchcock. Daphne du Maurier wrote horror and mystery and crime stories and the birds can be considered science fiction. She was a master of storytelling and character building in English literature. The Birds concerns a bird attack in a horror story version of the near future when nature has been twisted by humankind – a kind of pandemic. Her two other most famous stories which were made into films were Rebecca (also directed by Alfred Hitchcock) and Don't Look Now by Nic...
2022-09-23
1h 42
Classic Ghost Stories
The Outcast by E F Benson
The Outcast by E F BensonFirst we are introduced to Mrs Bertha Acres through the eyes of Tony and his wife Madge. The initial incident is her husband shooting himself due to detesting her. That is the first sign we have that this lady is to be the subject of the story and it is enough to make us prick up our ears and raise questions about her. (If You Appreciate The Work I’ve Put In Here - You could buy me a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/tonywalker or join as a Pat...
2022-09-16
1h 06
Classic Ghost Stories Podcast
The Birds
The Birds by Daphne du Maurier was adapted into the 1963 horror thriller movie The Birds by Alfred Hitchcock. Daphne du Maurier wrote horror and mystery and crime stories and the birds can be considered science fiction. She was a master of storytelling and character building in English literature. The Birds concerns a bird attack in a horror story version of the near future when nature has been twisted by humankind – a kind of pandemic. Her two other most famous stories which were made into films were Rebecca (also directed by Alfred Hitchcock) and Don't Look Now by Ni...
2022-09-15
1h 40
Classic Ghost Stories Podcast
The Outcast by E F Benson
The Outcast by E F BensonFirst we are introduced to Mrs Bertha Acres through the eyes of Tony and his wife Madge. The initial incident is her husband shooting himself due to detesting her. That is the first sign we have that this lady is to be the subject of the story and it is enough to make us prick up our ears and raise questions about her.(If You Appreciate The Work I’ve Put In Here - You could buy me a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/tonywalker or join as a Pa...
2022-08-27
1h 04
Classic Ghost Stories
The Milk White Child of Ravenglass by Tony Walker
The Milk-White Child of Ravenglass by Tony Walker, is one of mine. As I explain in the notes, this is one of my More Cumbrian Ghost Stories book. You can purchase the full book or audiobook (just saying, if you were so inclined, and you liked this one, well maybe you'd like the rest?)Check out the Ko-Fi link. I think it's there. I'm giving you this because I'm off on my hols soon so I will schedule this to come out while I'm away.Yes, there's a Romantic theme to it. Yes it includes the good people. So I'd...
2022-08-05
39 min
Classic Ghost Stories Podcast
The Milk-White Child of Ravenglass by Tony Walker
The Milk-White Child of Ravenglass by Tony Walker, is one of mine. As I explain in the notes, this is one of my More Cumbrian Ghost Stories book. You can purchase the full book or audiobook (just saying, if you were so inclined, and you liked this one, well maybe you'd like the rest?)Check out the Ko-Fi link. I think it's there. I'm giving you this because I'm off on my hols soon so I will schedule this to come out while I'm away.Yes, there's a Romantic theme to it. Yes...
2022-07-19
39 min
The Tony Michaels Podcast
Herschel Walker • Bonehead of the Week | REACT
Send us a textHerschel Walker • Bonehead of the Week | REACTWho's the Bonehead of the Week?Contestants:Devin NunesHerschel WalkerElon MuskDishonorable Mention: Justice Brett KavanaughAlpha Cuck: Seth AbramsonVote on Twitter @TonyMichaelsPodhttps://twitter.com/TonyMichaelsPod/status/1519839864694452224?s=20&t=FSS07W9rYKY_3Tqj5XipGwWanna add your favorite idiot to the list? boneheadoftheweek.comThe Tony Michaels PodcastIn your face commentary of current events and political news.No rules and no...
2022-07-11
39 min
Classic Ghost Stories
They Bite by Anthony Boucher
Anthony BoucherAnthony Boucher known as was the pen name of William Anthony Parker White and he was known at Tony. He was born in 1911 in Oakland California and died aged only 56 in Oakland of lung cancer. I guess he liked it there. He graduated from Pasadena High in 1928 and went to the University of Southern California and did his masters at University of California, Berkely. Boucher is to rhyme with Voucher rather than the French bouche. Boucher was close to his grandfather who had been a steel worker in Glasgow and got free passage to America after signing up to fi...
2022-05-20
45 min
Classic Ghost Stories Podcast
They Bite by Anthony Boucher
Anthony BoucherAnthony Boucher known as was the pen name of William Anthony Parker White and he was known at Tony. He was born in 1911 in Oakland California and died aged only 56 in Oakland of lung cancer. I guess he liked it there.He graduated from Pasadena High in 1928 and went to the University of Southern California and did his masters at University of California, Berkely. Boucher is to rhyme with Voucher rather than the French bouche.Boucher was close to his grandfather who had been a steel worker in Glasgow and got...
2022-05-15
43 min
Classic Ghost Stories
S0301 The Fair Family by Tony Walker
A timid man and his worried wife take a trip through Wales. The weather is awful and they worry they will be late for a Christening. That is the least of their worries. A story of the fairy folk and the Welsh gods and the Welsh weather. One of my own. In the afterword I reveal that this whole podcast was a trojan horse to get you to buy my stories. But hang on.... this one's free. My plan failed! Never mind.Support the showVisit us here: www.ghostpod.orgBuy me a coffee if you're glad...
2022-01-07
48 min
Classic Ghost Stories
S02E61 The Piano by Tony Walker
A short Christmas Ghost story. A couple move into an old house, a house whose foundations go back centuries. Once in there they begin to suspect it's haunted. A short, sweet ghost story for Christmas where a couple get an opportunity to remember things that have been forgotten.If You Appreciate The Work I’ve Put In HereIf You Appreciate The Work I’ve Put In HereYou could buy me a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tonywalker (https://ko-fi.com/tonywalker)Become a Patronhttps://www.patreon.com/barcud (https://www.patreon.com/barcud)And you can join my mailing list and get a...
2021-12-25
09 min
Classic Ghost Stories
S02E60 Surprise View by Tony Walker
A man who has lost everything goes to a remote part of the country for Christmas. In that beautiful landscape it seems the air is full of spirits: both of nature and of those long gone. A heart-warming ghost story for Christmas.If You Appreciate The Work I’ve Put In HereIf You Appreciate The Work I’ve Put In HereYou could buy me a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tonywalker (https://ko-fi.com/tonywalker)Become a Patronhttps://www.patreon.com/barcud (https://www.patreon.com/barcud)And you can join my mailing list and get a free audiobook: https://bit.ly/dals...
2021-12-24
27 min
Engage with David Walker
#10: Tony Newton | $1,000 Per Day With Google Adsense and Other Marketing Stories
Tony Newton began his online journey the same time I did, way back in 1998. His early days online were very lucrative. While working as a SEO apprentice, he quickly learned how to develop and rank simple websites. They were monetised by Google Adsense and earned the company he worked for multiple thousands of dollars each month. Tony's inventiveness went unrewarded. However, at the same time, he also built websites of his own... Making between $500 to $1,000 per day himself. So, he quit his job... ...
2021-12-20
51 min
Classic Ghost Stories Podcast
The Piano (A Christmas Story)
Very short and unsophisticated. Only 8 minutes listenThe PianoBy Tony Walker“Rain at Christmas,” Amanda said.The letting agent turned her head. “It’s not quite Christmas; maybe we’ll get snow yet.”The woman stood at the top of a flight of worn sandstone steps that led to the front door of the old house in Abbey Street.As we climbed, the cathedral bells pealed out.“Practising for the Christmas service, I suppose,” I said, following them up.We first viewed the...
2021-11-22
08 min
Classic Ghost Stories
S02E55 The Haunting of Unit 409 by Tony Walker
The Haunting of Unit 409 is an original horror story by me, Tony Walker and will be part of my forthcoming More Cumbrian Ghost Stories collection. This is a taster, a teaser, an early release. I hope you like it and enjoy your Halloween listening!If You Appreciate The Work I’ve Put In HereHate watching me? Listen to audio only versions of my podcast: https://bit.ly/vurbl (https://bit.ly/vurbl)Get my audiobooks at an insane deal. London Horror Stories https://mailchi.mp/tonywalker/london-horror-stories (https://mailchi.mp/tonywalker/london-horror-stories)If you want to say thank you for all...
2021-10-31
38 min
Classic Ghost Stories
S02E54 The Girl With The Hungry Eyes by Fritz Leiber
The story of a female vampire, a femme fatale, a girl who just one day walks into a photographer's studio and wants to do some modelling.Get my audiobooks at an insane deal. London Horror Stories https://mailchi.mp/tonywalker/london-horror-stories (https://mailchi.mp/tonywalker/london-horror-stories)If you want to say thank you for all the stories please don’t buy me a coffee (I’m wired enough), buy a book! Get an ebook here: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-haunting-of-tullabeg (https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-haunting-of-tullabeg)Get a paperback here: https://www.bookdepository.com/Haunting-Tullabeg-Tony-Walker/9798736978946 (https...
2021-10-25
57 min
Classic Ghost Stories
SO2E52 The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
In the Backwoods, they do Bad Things. or "Be A Sport, Tessie!"My reading and analysis of The Lottery by Shirley JacksonJackson's 1948 masterpiece of naturalistic horror gone bad. Small town America shows its horrific side. Folk Horror before there was folk horror. The Purge before there was The Purge. Listen, enjoy, understand and come along with me on the journey. Meet Jack too.If you want to download my own audiobooks at an insanely discounted price that ensure no cut goes to the big boys (you know who they are) and you support my work, then check out Horror Stories...
2021-10-11
36 min
The WorryFree Retirement
WFR Radio 242: The Process Behind Tony Walker Financial
WFR Radio 242: The Process Behind Tony Walker Financial by Tony Walker Financial
2021-09-02
29 min
The Tony Walker Podcast
Episode 60- The Rejects, Tony Walker, lol
Here is a episode. enjoy.
2021-06-19
24 min
The WorryFree Retirement
WFR Radio 229: Tony's Top TNTs Part 2
WFR Radio 229: Tony's Top TNTs Part 2 by Tony Walker Financial
2021-06-03
29 min
Mindarma
Tony Walker (ASM): Workplace Mental Health, Walking the Talk
Tony Walker ASM is the Chief Executive Officer at Ambulance Victoria. Tony is a Registered Paramedic with over thirty-five years’ experience working in a range of senior clinical, operational and leadership roles within the ambulance sector. Over the past six years he has led significant transformation at Ambulance Victoria to improve the health and wellbeing of their workforce and the response they provide to the community. Tony also holds an adjunct appointment as Associate Professor in the College of Health and Biomedicine at Victoria University and is a Fellow of the Australian College of Paramedicine. Tony is also...
2021-05-24
56 min
The WorryFree Retirement
WFR Radio 228: Tony's Top TNTs Part 1
WFR Radio 228: Tony's Top TNTs Part 1 by Tony Walker Financial
2021-05-20
29 min
Model Club TV
Model Club TV: Episode 22 - Sculptor Tony Cipriano
Episode 23 is here, and it's another long one....we think it's worth it. We have a great chat with sculptor Tony Cipriano, how he got started, his time at Disney and Universal, were things are headed, garage kits, digital sculpting and 3D printing. Tony has two great sculpting classes available online, one for clay and one Zbrush find them here - https://bit.ly/3hk4tNo For info on any of his upcoming kits contact Tony over on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ciprianosculpture To check out an interview with Tony on...
2021-05-14
2h 24
jobTopia with Tony Moore
Episode 46 Brand Evangelism with James Walker SVP Nathan's Famous.
Mr. James Walker, CFE, is a top restaurant industry expert with a specialty in rebranding and repositioning iconic American comfort food brands. Walker is an industry-leading authority in restaurant trends, including, Delivery and off-premises, Ghost Kitchens, Virtual Brands, and leading through macro events like COVID-19. He specializes in mergers & acquisitions, domestic and international development, operations, franchising, and new product development. With more than 30 years of broad-based, senior-level, management experience in the hospitality and retail industries, Walker has served as President, Chief Development Officer, as well as in Senior Operations and New Product Development positions, for brands such a...
2021-04-13
53 min
Classic Ghost Stories
S02E26 Music Hath Charms by L T C Rolt
Music Hath Charms by LTC RoltLionel Thomas Caswall Rolt, was an English writer born in 1910 and who died in 1974, therefore for us, he's a recent writer! He was a prolific writer who had an interest in engineering and that shows in this story in his description of the tunnels and the knowledge of ventilation shafts which are integral to the plot of the story. In keeping with this love of engineering, he wrote biographies of major engineers such as Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Thomas Telford. He had a major enthusiasm for vintage cars, heritage railways and was a pioneer of t...
2021-01-30
53 min
Classic Ghost Stories Podcast
Music Hath Charms By LTC Rolt
Music Hath Charms By LTC RoltLionel Thomas Caswall Rolt, was an English writer born in 1910 and who died in 1974, therefore for us, he's a recent writer! He was a prolific writer who had an interest in engineering and that shows in this story in his description of the tunnels and the knowledge of ventilation shafts which are integral to the plot of the story. In keeping with this love of engineering, he wrote biographies of major engineers such as Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Thomas Telford. He had a major enthusiasm for vintage cars, heritage r...
2021-01-16
53 min
Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan: #1 Podcast for Inspiring Conversations to Live and Lead On Purpose
Teaching Your Kids About Money with Tony Walker
Episode 102 - Teaching Your Kids About Money with Tony Walker Dr. Dan welcomes Tony Walker, financial expert, author, and host of The WorryFree Retirement® to the podcast. Growing up as a lower middle-class kid of divorced parents during the 1960s, Tony Walker had little knowledge or hope of learning about money and how best to manage it. Yet, his unique life experiences, 35 years in the field of finance, and meeting in person with over 15,000 “Savers” formed a unique perspective about money and ways others can better use and enjoy it while they can. A fiduciary, six-time author (Don't Follow the Herd...
2020-12-17
51 min
Classic Ghost Stories Podcast
A Christmas Carol Part 1 b
Yes, I didn’t record the whole chapter about Marley’s Ghost last time. An illustration got in the way, and… well, I maffed it up. So here’s the end of Chapter 1: Marley’s Ghost. Sorry!Tony This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tonywalker.substack.com/subscribe
2020-11-30
12 min
Listen and Learn on the Go With Our Captivating Free Audiobook
More Christmas Ghost Stories Audiobook by Tony Walker
Listen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 491328 Title: More Christmas Ghost Stories Author: Tony Walker Narrator: Tony Walker Format: Unabridged Length: 03:38:05 Language: English Release date: 11-29-20 Publisher: Authors Republic Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fiction & Literature, Short Stories, Paranormal Summary: Nine Ghost Stories That Capture The Spirit of Christmas The Christmas tree lights, The carol singers and the shadows that wait out in the snow. Traditional ghost stories written in the true spirit of Christmas. Chilling tales with a twist that will kindle the true spirit of Christmas in your hearts. Ghosts that emerge from...
2020-11-29
3h 38
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Paranormal
More Christmas Ghost Stories by Tony Walker
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/491328to listen full audiobooks. Title: More Christmas Ghost Stories Author: Tony Walker Narrator: Tony Walker Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 38 minutes Release date: November 29, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Paranormal Publisher's Summary: Nine Ghost Stories That Capture The Spirit of Christmas The Christmas tree lights, The carol singers and the shadows that wait out in the snow. Traditional ghost stories written in the true spirit of Christmas. Chilling tales with a twist that will kindle the true spirit of Christmas in your hearts. Ghosts that emerge from...
2020-11-29
3h 38
Classic Ghost Stories Podcast
S02E18 The Ghost of Christmas Eve by J M Barrie
You guys on Substack don’t have to wait. Here’s your episode two weeks early!S02E18 The Ghost Of Christmas Eve By J M BarrieJames Matthew Barrie was born in Kirriemuir in Angus in North East Scotland in 1860. His father was a weaver. He was one of nine children, though two died before he was born and Barrie’s brother David died in an ice-skating accident the day before Barrie’s fourteenth birthday. Barrie tried to comfort his mother by wearing his dead brother’s clothes, whistling as his brother used to and taking...
2020-11-21
23 min
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Paranormal
Horror Stories For Halloween by Tony Walker
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/482575to listen full audiobooks. Title: Horror Stories For Halloween Author: Tony Walker Narrator: Tony Walker Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 41 minutes Release date: October 15, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.75 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Paranormal Publisher's Summary: Fifteen Ways To Die, Then Fifteen Ways To Rise From The Grave Doppelgängers, werewolves and little tiny diamond grubs that eat their way through your shirt. They're all here, and not always looking like you'd expect them to. Fifteen horror stories for Halloween guaranteed to make you look over your shoulder and avoid dark a...
2020-10-15
9h 41
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Horror
Horror Stories For Halloween by Tony Walker
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/482575 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Horror Stories For Halloween Author: Tony Walker Narrator: Tony Walker Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 41 minutes Release date: October 15, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.75 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Horror Publisher's Summary: Fifteen Ways To Die, Then Fifteen Ways To Rise From The Grave Doppelgängers, werewolves and little tiny diamond grubs that eat their way through your shirt. They're all here, and not always looking like you'd expect them to. Fifteen horror stories for Halloween guaranteed to make you look over your shoulder and avoid d...
2020-10-15
05 min
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Horror
Horror Stories For Halloween by Tony Walker
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/482575to listen full audiobooks. Title: Horror Stories For Halloween Author: Tony Walker Narrator: Tony Walker Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 41 minutes Release date: October 15, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.75 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Horror Publisher's Summary: Fifteen Ways To Die, Then Fifteen Ways To Rise From The Grave Doppelgängers, werewolves and little tiny diamond grubs that eat their way through your shirt. They're all here, and not always looking like you'd expect them to. Fifteen horror stories for Halloween guaranteed to make you look over your shoulder and avoid dark a...
2020-10-15
9h 41
Classic Ghost Stories Podcast
The Room In The Tower by E F Benson
I loves this story, but with some caveats. I would have cut some bits out if I’d been his editor, but the nightmare becoming real motif, is a good one. I’ve used it myself after reading this, and a weird thing that was told to me once… The sound is a bit dodgy as it was done on my old microphone. Hope it’s acceptable.Please share on Social Media. Ta. Tony. Tan toc.Edward Frederic Benson was born in 1867 at Wellington College in Berkshire, England and died in...
2020-09-20
28 min
Classic Ghost Stories Podcast
The Twisted Wood with Sound Effects!
Do You Like It? Or not…I am a big fan of Alice Isn’t Dead, the podcast. It’s a fiction Podcast that you may know. They use a lot of sound effects and music under the dialogue, so I wanted to have a play around with the same.Some people (Sheila) have said that they don’t like it with the sound effects as it’s distracting. Let me know if you like it. Or not!Tony This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss th...
2020-09-19
31 min
The Listener Library
Making Tracks with Stephen Wharton
Another easy one. Steve was kind enough to let me have the use of his podcast episode from the 28 Dales Later podcast. You can check out that admirable selection of podcasts about different parts of the North of England here.If you have any audio mumblings or masterly recitations and reminiscences to submit to the Listener Library, they would be gratefully receivedTony Get on the email list at listenerlibrary.substack.com
2020-09-19
12 min
Classic Ghost Stories Podcast
S0203 The Twisted Wood by Tony Walker
The Twisted WoodWell, it's the anniversary of the Podcast! The first episode The Yellow Wallpaper went up a year ago, and what a year it has been. The Podcast has succeeded far more than I ever thought. When I started I just wanted to read the stories I enjoyed. It seems that others enjoy them too.We have also done some stories by living writers, so here's another. It's mine! This is the first story I've ever put up on the Podcast, and I'm doing it because it's the Podcast's first birthday. Happy Birthday...
2020-09-13
41 min
Classic Ghost Stories
S0202 The Twisted Wood by Tony Walker
https://tonywalker.substack.com/ (Subscribe here, support The Classic Ghost Stories Podcast and obtain exclusive content.)The Twisted WoodWell, it's the anniversary of the Podcast! The first episode The Yellow Wallpaper went up a year ago, and what a year it has been. The Podcast has succeeded far more than I ever thought. When I started I just wanted to read the stories I enjoyed. It seems that others enjoy them too.We have also done some stories by living writers, so here's another. It's mine! This is the first story I've ever put up on the Podcast, and I'm...
2020-09-13
41 min
Classic Ghost Stories Podcast
Blind Man's Buff by H R Wakefield
Blind Man's Buff By Herbert Russell WakefieldH R Wakefield was born in 1888 in Sandgate, Kent, England and died 1964. He was the son of the Bishop of Birmingham. He was educated at the prestigious Marlborough College and then went to Oxford University where he studied history and played cricket, golf, hockey and football. He was secretary to Viscount Northcliffe and served with the Royal Scots Fusiliers when the First World War broke out and was promoted to Captain. After 1920 he settled in London and worked as chief editor in a publishing house. His wife was A...
2020-09-04
1h 19
Classic Ghost Stories
Episode 64 Blind Man's Buff by H R Wakefield
Blind Man's Buff by Herbert Russell WakefieldH R Wakefield was born in 1888 in Sandgate, Kent, England and died 1964. He was the son of the Bishop of Birmingham. He was educated at the prestigious Marlborough College and then went to Oxford University where he studied history and played cricket, golf, hockey and football. He was secretary to Viscount Northcliffe and served with the Royal Scots Fusiliers when the First World War broke out and was promoted to Captain. After 1920 he settled in London and worked as chief editor in a publishing house. His wife was American, Barbara Standish Waldo, and he m...
2020-08-29
27 min
Classic Ghost Stories
Episode 63 Elias And The Draug by Jonas Lie
Elias And The DraugI got this tale from https://amzn.to/31BmIUU (Roald Dahls' Book of Ghost Stories)which is a very well-curated collection. Often, ghost stories collections are just a rehash of the same old tired stories, but Roald Dahl put some goodies in this one. Of course, Dahl was of Norwegian descent, so it is perhaps natural he should include a Norwegian writer.This story Elias And The Draug was published in 1870. Of course, the 19th Century was a time of a revival in traditional folk stories, often Germanic such as Hans Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, and oft...
2020-08-22
34 min
The Artist Matters
Tony Walker - Actor, Performer, Writer, Director
Welcome to Episode 61. Today we have yet another incredible guest referred to me by the one and only, Laurie Ann Davis. He’s an actor, performer, writer, director and just one talented guy, Tony Walker. He’s been acting since his days at Hicksville High School, class of 88. He’s also performed for Clare Rose Playhouse, Plaza Theatre, Broadhollow Theatre, as well as some independent films.In the mid 90’s, Tony started working with Murder 4 U - a dinner theatre troupe and stayed with them until they closed in the early 2000’s.From 1998-2002 , he also worked with V.O.I...
2020-07-13
1h 33
Classic Ghost Stories
Episode 57: The Mezzotint by M R James
M R JamesThis is the third story we've done by M R James, previous ones being https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a39d795e-df46-4123-a0bb-a12dec71069f (The Experiment) and Episode 3: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a39d795e-df46-4123-a0bb-a12dec71069f (Whistle and I'll Come to You).We talked about James the man there. In a nutshell, he was an academic who had jobs at Eton College and Cambridge University. The heroes of his stories tend to be dusty old academics like himself. He is considered the godfather of the English ghost story, credited for mov...
2020-07-11
33 min
Listen and Learn on the Go With Our Captivating Free Audiobook
London Horror Stories Audiobook by Tony Walker
Listen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 443007 Title: London Horror Stories Author: Tony Walker Narrator: Tony Walker Format: Unabridged Length: 04:20:04 Language: English Release date: 06-21-20 Publisher: Authors Republic Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Paranormal Summary: Twelve new horror and ghost stories set in London by Tony Walker, producer of the Classic Ghost Stories Podcast. New horrors in familiar places! Stories include The Highgate Vampire, The Shadow of the Ripper, Bad Times in Little Venice and Noises from the Attic. These all new stories will bring shivers to your spine as you walk the fog-bound London...
2020-06-22
4h 20
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Paranormal
London Horror Stories by Tony Walker
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/443007to listen full audiobooks. Title: London Horror Stories Author: Tony Walker Narrator: Tony Walker Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 20 minutes Release date: June 21, 2020 Genres: Paranormal Publisher's Summary: Twelve new horror and ghost stories set in London by Tony Walker, producer of the Classic Ghost Stories Podcast. New horrors in familiar places! Stories include The Highgate Vampire, The Shadow of the Ripper, Bad Times in Little Venice and Noises from the Attic. These all new stories will bring shivers to your spine as you walk the fog-bound London streets and wander by the lonely River...
2020-06-21
4h 20
Classic Ghost Stories
Episode 54: The Bridal Party by S Mukerji
The Bridal Party by S MukerjeeS Mukerji, whose name appears in various transliterations, including S Mukherjee, published his book of Indian Ghost Stories in 1917. I can find no biographical information on him, or even what his first name was. I wondered if he were related to the Mukherjee family who pioneered Indian cinema in the early 20th Century. I have no evidence that he is!At the time of writing the first edition he lived in Calcutta (Kolkata) and his stories show his familiarity and residence in Bengal, but he later lived in Allahbad (Prayagraj) in Uttar Pradesh. The name Muk...
2020-06-20
29 min
Classic Ghost Stories
Episode 53: Little Heart by Georgina Bruce
Georgina BruceGeorgina Bruce is a British writer, born in the West Midlands of England but who has taught English in different parts of the world, not least in sub-tropical Okinawa in Japan before spending the last ten years or so teaching in less sub-tropical Edinburgh, Scotland.Little HeartLittle Heart is a dark tale that explores a woman's confused memories of her childhood and her conflicted relationships with her mother, once a film star, and her father who smells of ink and paper and at times is indistinguishable from a dark-beaked crow.Full of luscious imagery, the story reminded me of...
2020-06-13
1h 03
The Tony Walker Podcast
Episode 28- Tony Danza, Hairless Kiwi, Scuba Gear Waitress
Little Dick is dead!
2020-05-18
19 min
Classic Ghost Stories
Episode 48: The Dining Room Ghost by Megan Taylor
Megan TaylorMegan is a British author, who has four novels, the latest being https://amzn.to/2z94akj (We Wait) UK link and https://amzn.to/2XQOFI1 (We Wait) USA LinkMegan lives in Nottingham, England. She teaches Creative Writing workshops has published four novels: We Wait (the latest, which is a haunted house story), The Woman Under the Ground which is a collection of short stories, The Lives of Ghosts and **The Dawning. They are all very well reviewed and there is great praise for the writing.In the interview we talked about a love for the short story form and for gho...
2020-05-09
29 min
Classic Ghost Stories
Episode 45 The Men in the Snow by Alex Boast
Alex BoastAlex Boast is a young British writer, born in Ipswich, raised in Surrey and living in London. He has an MA in Creative Writing and is constantly improving his skills by writing on https://medium.com/@boastalex (Medium) and https://www.quora.com/profile/Alexander-M-Boast (Quora) as well as doing Master Class courses and attending writing courses by the British writing school The https://www.arvon.org/ (Arvon Foundation).He has a love of ghost stories and references H P Lovecraft and Stephen King as influences as well as J R R Tolkein.Alex had been working in health marke...
2020-04-25
37 min
Classic Ghost Stories
Episode 44 Bosworth Summit Lock by L T C Rolt
L T C RoltLionel Thomas Caswall Rolt, was an English writer born in 1910 and who died in 1974, therefore for us, he's a recent writer! He was a prolific writer who had an interest in engineering and that shows in this story in his description of the tunnels and the knowledge of ventilation shafts which are integral to the plot of the story. In keeping with this love of engineering, he wrote biographies of major engineers such as Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Thomas Telford. He had a major enthusiasm for vintage cars, heritage railways and was a pioneer of the canal c...
2020-04-18
29 min
Classic Ghost Stories
Episode 43: A Strange Goldfield by Guy Boothby
Guy BoothbyGuy Boothby was born in Adelaide, Australia in 1867 and died in Bournemouth, England in 1905. At the time of his birth South Australia was a recently established British colony and his father's family were important administrators and legislators of the colony. Boothby's mother was English and she separated from his father when he was only seven, and took him back to England where he was educated at Salisbury.He returned to Australia aged sixteen and entered the colonial administration where he was secretary to the mayor of Adelaide, but he didn't like the work. He began writing lyrics for light...
2020-04-12
23 min
Classic Ghost Stories
Episode 40: The Hound by H P Lovecraft
Howard Phillips LovecraftHP Lovecraft was perhaps the most influential writer of horror and weird tales of his generation. That may not have been evident during his life or even for a while after his death, but his work continues to be made into movies The Colour Out of Space was recently released, starring Nicholas Cage which is a based on Lovecraft’s weird tale of the same name.Lovecraft was born in 1890 in Providence, Rhode Island and died in the same city in 1937 aged only 46 of untreated stomach cancer.His family was originally wealthy but the fortune was tied to hi...
2020-03-21
30 min
Classic Ghost Stories
Episode 39: The Taipan by W Somerset Maugham
William Somerset MaughamW. Somerset Maugham was born in 1873 in Paris and died in Nice in 1965, was despite his brith and death places, English.He was a fantastically successful writer, being the highest paid author of the 1930s. His parents died when Maugham was only 10 and he was brought up by his uncle, a clergyman, and sent to King’s School, Canterbury. Many men in his family were lawyers, including his elder brother who was a viscount, but Maugham didn’t want that. He hated his school in Canterbury and finally his uncle let him to go to study German literature at the...
2020-03-14
27 min
Classic Ghost Stories
Episode 38: Between Sunset and Moonrise by R H Malden
Richard Henry MaldenR H Malden was born in 1879 in England and died in August 1951. He was brought up in East Anglia. He was educated at Eton and King’s College Cambridge and was a long-standing friend of M R James.He spent his career as a churchman, working across England from Salford to Cambridge then Leeds and Ripon and then Wells in Somerset. He married a Yorkshirewoman, the daughter of a clergyman. He was president of the Somerset Archeological Society. It is said he was a well-known sight in Wells as he wandered round in his top hat and from co...
2020-03-07
34 min
The Tony Walker Podcast
Episode 5- Yelp, Tom Petty, Shania Twain can be cunty
Tony Walker Talkin’ smack., kicking ass and taking names fool.
2020-03-02
14 min
The Tony Walker Podcast
Episode 3- Kobe, Home Made Beer, and Titty Tattoos
Tony Walker wasting your time and his
2020-03-01
11 min
The Tony Walker Podcast
The Tony Walker Podcast (Trailer)
2020-02-26
00 min
Classic Ghost Stories
Episode 36: The Cigarette Case by Oliver Onions
Oliver OnionsOliver Onions was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, England in 1873 and died in Aberystwyth in Wales in 1961, His father was a bank cashier. When he was a young man he was an amateur boxer. He didn’t like the surname Onions and changed it legally to George Oliver but still published his stories under the name Oliver Onions. Onions is in fact a Welsh name, being from the Welsh Ab Einion.Onions trained as an artist and worked as an illustrator. His most famous ghost story is The Beckoning Fair One. He is reckoned as one of the best writers of...
2020-02-22
35 min
Classic Ghost Stories
Episode 31: Back Along The Old Track by Sam Hicks
Sam HicksSam Hicks is an English writer based in London. She caught my eye when I read the splendid anthology https://amzn.to/2NwI8MN (Fiends In The Furrows) by Nosetouch Press. The story was then lifted to the https://amzn.to/3abxnsY (The Best Horror of the Year Vol. 11). These anthologies are stuffed with good stories, but Back Along The Old Track was one of the best.It’s strange that I don’t begin these show notes with Writer was born in 1800 and died in 1900 or suchlike because Sam is still very much alive and sounds in the pink...
2020-01-23
53 min
DJ Joolz Collins Presents That's Fantastik Podcasts
#14 TONY WALKER - LOVE 2 BE
SPECIAL SELECTION: An EXCLUSIVE 4hr Mix... DJ JOOLZ COLLINS PRESENTS.. THAT'S FANTASTIK PODCASTS #14 TONY WALKER In the two decades that have passed since Tony Walker discovered dance music and spent his entire student grant on decks, his illustrious DJ career has spanned five continents and seen him work alongside some of the worlds most revered DJs, producers and promoters. Since his first ever gig (after a Carl Cox main set at a Leeds rave no less) the self confessed vinyl obsessive has maintained a permanent presence on the northern dance scene making his name synonymous with house music and...
2020-01-17
4h 00
Classic Ghost Stories
Episode 24: Smee by A M Burrage
Alfred McLelland BurrageBackgroundAlfred McClelland Burrage was an English writer who was born in London in 1889. Both his father and his uncle were professional writers and a relatively young age Burrage began to write fiction to support his family.As well as being a writer , Burrage was a soldier in the First World War. He served in the First World War as a member of the Artists Rifles which was originally founded as a volunteer light infantry regiments. As a point of interest, after Burrage’s time the Artist Rifles became 21 Special Air service regiment one of Britain's elite forces.Burrage wro...
2019-12-24
23 min
Classic Ghost Stories
Episode 8: The Phantom Coach by Amelia Edwards
Amelia Edwards was born in 1831 in London, England. As such she is one of the oldest writers we’ve read so far in this podcast. She died aged only 60 in Weston Supermare, a seaside resort in the west of England.She came from a wealthy background and didn’t have to work, but she was a very successful writer based on her own talents.She was in fact a very talented woman and had the potential to be a professional artist though her father, a banker, frowned on that as a career. She also made home with a woman, long befo...
2019-10-12
36 min
Clarity on Fire
Losing 100 pounds in 9 months with Tony Weaver
After 40 years of obesity, Tony Weaver decided it was time to make a drastic life change. Despite having many previous failed attempts at living a healthier life, he committed to losing 100 pounds in a year. Not only did he achieve his goal (and then some! He lost 131 pounds in total), he also went on to run two half-marathons, start a blog, and write a book. Maybe most importantly, he found his voice, gained a new sense of confidence and purpose in the world, and learned to genuinely like himself, just as he is. ...
2019-05-10
1h 03