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Loremen PodcastThe Man They Hanged ThriceJames tells the true story of a man who escaped the hangman's noose, not once, not twice and not four times either.The life of John "Babbacombe" Lee was made into a silent film in 1912. Smash-cut to 2025, and James is retelling the tale with his usual cinematic panache. Yes, this is a James Shakeshaft Joint starring your two favourite Loreboys.This episode was edited by Joseph Burrows - Audio EditorJoin the LoreFolk at patreon.com/loremenpodko-fi.com...2025-03-2032 min
Who Knew It with Matt Stewart115 - Alasdair Beckett-King, James Shakeshaft and Dave WarnekeWho Knew It with Matt Stewart is a comedy game show podcast hosted by Australian comedian Matt Stewart. This episode features Alasdair Beckett-King and James Shakeshaft (Loremen Podcast) and Dave Warneke (Do Go On)!This episode was recorded live in London!Check out Matt's stand up special: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhESupport the show via http://patreon.com/dogoonpod and you can submit questions for the show!See the podcast/Matt live: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/Check out Matt's podcast network: https://dogoonpod.com/2024-11-251h 18
The Three Ravens PodcastLocal Legends #11: The LoremenOn this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin gathers round the campfire to talk about the folklore of Middlesex with the hosts of The Loremen Podcast James Shakeshaft and Alasdair Beckett-King.Over seven years ago, when they were fairly early in their careers as stand-up comedians, James and Alasdair found themselves chatting about folklore on a road trip to the South West. After amusing one another in the car, they wondered if the world might like to be in on the joke. So The Loremen was born. Ever since, and across five series...2024-07-061h 17
FandomentalsBack to the Future with James Shakeshaft (Loremen Podcast)Loremen PodcastApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/loremen-podcast/id1327939954?ls=1&mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4PWw4MEKqzwHeoVEGbsja4?si=afbde263be564c3bGoogle - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzUwMzg1OTkucnNzYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/loremenpodcastWebsite - http://www.loremenpodcast.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/LoremenPodInstagram - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzUwMzg1OTkucnNzJames...2023-08-071h 44
Do Go On385 - The World Cup Trophy HeistThe Jules Rimet Trophy, awarded to the winner of the football World Cup, was stolen prior to the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England... what led to this was a fair bit of incompetence which didn't end with the theft! Joined by James Shakeshaft (Loremen Podcast) we hear this wild tale, enjoy!This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 07:50 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodLive show tickets: https://dogoonpod...2023-03-081h 47
Book Cheat86 - Much Ado About Nothing (with Alasdair Beckett-King and James Shakeshaft)On this episode of Book Cheat Dave has read Much Ado About Nothing. Hearing all about this classic Shakespeare play is Alasdair Beckett-King and James Shakeshaft from the fantastic Loremen podcast.See Book Cheat live: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ See Dave at the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne Comedy Festival: https://linktr.ee/davewarneke Support Book Cheat and Do Go On on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DoGoOnPodSuggest a book for Dave to cheat: https://goo.gl/jxMdiW Listen to James and Alasdair on Loremen: ht...2023-02-211h 28
Eerie EssexAnimal, vegetable....spiritual? Animal folklore with James ShakeshaftSend us a textWe are joined this month by Loremen's James Shakeshaft in our hunt for the county's strangest animal ghosts/folklore. We have headless chickens, frozen chickens, big cats and dangerous deers. Take a walk on the wild side with us...James Shakeshaft is co-host of The Loremen Podcast with Alasdair Beckett-King and a jolly lovely chap. Loremen is a funny podcast about local legends and forgotten folklore:http://www.loremenpodcast.com If you have any more information about these stories or want to share y...2023-01-111h 27
Who Knew It with Matt Stewart12 - James Shakeshaft, Dave Warneke and Holly LeonardWho Knew It with Matt Stewart is a comedy game show podcast hosted by Australian comedian Matt Stewart. This week's episode features James Shakeshaft (Loremen Podcast), Dave Warneke (Do Go On and Book Cheat podcasts) and Holly Leonard (Pointless Reinvention podcast) recorded live at the Comedy Box in Bristol, UK!Check out Matt's stand up special FREE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cWStRpI-BhESupport the show via http://patreon.com/dogoonpod and you can submit questions for the show!See the show live, get tickets via: https://www.mattstewartcomedy.com/2022-11-281h 04
Loremen PodcastLoremen S4 Ep20 - Do Go On UK TourWell, it's something a little different this week! Matt Stewart and Dave Warneke of Do Go On join James for a whistle stop tour of British folklore.
These hilarious Australian podcasters are embarking on their own UK tour (dates are here: dogoonpod.com/live-shows) and James kindly shares the snippets of folklore, history and Telly Savalas trivia that every visitor simply must know.
Our very own James is actually going to be joining Matt for a live recording of Who Knew It with Matt Stewart in Bristol on the 17th November. "Come along! It should be...2022-11-0342 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S4 Ep 14 - The Simonside DuergarBeware traveller! For Northumberland's Simonside Hills are the setting for this week's tale. Those rugged crags are thick with evil, evil creatures who want nothing more than to lure you to your doom. Fear not! Alasdair Beckett-King is here to warn of of their tricksy ways, while James Shakeshaft looks on, scornfully.
Hear how a Shakeshaft-type spent a miserable night in a horrible little cottage, while an ABK-esque sceptic came a cropper in a bog. It's all the work of the nastiest faerie-folk in the Unseelie Court.
Loreboys nether say die!
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Loremen PodcastLoremen S4 Ep8 - Rushton Triangular Lodge, Northamptonshire
In the smoking room of the Loregentleman’s Club, Mr James Shakeshaft puffed on his pipe with a look of consternation. He found the silence intolerable.
“D— it, man,” he said at last, “what the devil did you mean by your message? ‘I saw a house that wasn’t quite right,’ what a load of old rot.”
Mr Alasdair Beckett-King, seated in the chair opposite, peered at Shakeshaft through a yellowish haze and his drooping eyes sparkled in the firelight...
This evening’s podcast begins with Alasdair telling James a tale about the Midlands. A land that is neith...2022-07-2831 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S4 Ep3 - Lower SwellJoin. Us...
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James leads you by the hand to Lower Swell, surely one of the rudest regions in the Cotswolds. If you were worried season (series) 4 had become too historically accurate - worry no more!
This episode will tickle not only your ribs, but your spine. (That's a 2 for 1 offer on torso stimulation.) Lower Swell offers ghosts that will make you go "ooh" as well as double entendres that will make you go "oo-er missus." Plus an immovable stone that...
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Loremen PodcastLoremen S4 Ep 2 - The Stone of DestinyThe Stone of Destiny, AKA the Stone of Scone, has been stolen more times than Alasdair has had cold Scottish dinners. In this episode we uncover a daring Scottish heist and a Scotsman's unexplained demise.
That's right, unable to compete with James's recent two-parter, ABK has frantically squeezed a couple of tales into a single episode. Learn how to pronounce Scone correctly(ish) and how to pronounce a lot of other words incorrectly.
Hear Ian Hamilton's account of the theft of the Stone of Destiny in his own words here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...2022-06-0935 min
The Drunken Storyteller’s PodcastS2E7: A loreman in a taxiIn this episode, I have another special guest. This time I am talking to one half of the amazing Loremen, the one and only James Shakeshaft. I take him on a spooky taxi ride and we talk about concrete children and whether Blue John is just Little John but has had too much to drink.
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Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep85 - The Blue Girl of Nettlestone PrioryPop on your spine warmers, because you're gonna need 'em! James Shakeshaft takes Alasdair Beckett-King on a school trip to the Isle of Wight. Will Little Jimmy Shakes win the approval of the bigger boys when he spends the night in a haunted hotel?
This episode began as our Halloween live-scream, viewable in full here:
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James's costume has to be seen to be believed!
Oh ps that RPG with James playing (not for kids - it's sweary and gory) is based on Alien and can found thusly...
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Worst Foot ForwardEp 183: James Shakeshaft - World's Worst Village IdiotWe're clowning around this week, acting the giddy goat and generally just fooling as we are joined by one half of The Loremen podcast, James Shakeshaft, to uncover the World's Worst Village Idiot. James brings tales of moon-raking and church-fertilising, Ben scours the continent in search of holy fools, and Barry outlines why geese get a particularly hard deal from idiots. Follow us on Twitter: @worstfoot @bazmcstay @benvandervelde @JamesShakeshaft @LoremenPod Visit www.worstfootforwardpodcast.com for all previous episodes and you can donate to us on Patreon if you’d like to support the show during thi...2020-10-0555 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep36 - Eleanor Morton - Major Weir, EdinburghEdinburgh's roll-call of villains is long, crooked and rotten. Like the worst banana. And Major Weir is one of the nastiest. Thomas Weir aka "Angelic Thomas" did not live up to that nickname, as you will soon discover.
Eleanor Morton, Edinburgh native, comedian and mystery enthusiast, joined the Loremen livestream to get to the bottom of this devil of a fellow. Stay tuned after the credits to hear a horror story from James's real life. It is in the top three most disgusting stories he's told on the pod.
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Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep35 - Sunil Patel - The Garrick's Head, BathThe Garrick's Head pub is home to many Bath-based legends, so we called up our Bath area Deputy Loreperson - Sunil Patel (BBC Asian Network).
The Loreboys cover a fair amount of genuine history in this one, from pneumatic wigs to the MC of Bath's extravagant balls. And before you ask - YES! We do describe several 1970s photos of 1970s men pointing towards places ghosts were once seen.
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK | @SunilDPatel2020-08-2739 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep34 - The Legend of Hampden PyeFaringdon in Oxfordshire is a peculiar town. The folly comes with a health warning and the doves are painted neon colours. The most unsurprising thing about the place is that the graveyard has a ghost: the headless spectre of poor Hampden Pye.
James spills the beans on how Hampden lost his head, when all about were keeping theirs.
Also, it was very, very hot when we recorded and we are very, very English. So we moan about it. A lot.
(Contains mild references to violence and suicide.)
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Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep33 - The Chanctonbury RingThis tale has it all; Romans, bikers, buried treasure, UFOs, the devil, a woman, trees. You name it! If anything, Chanctonbury Ring in the South Downs has too much folklore.This ep also features two of Alasdair's 'best' voices and will leave you questioning whether James understands how hills work...
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2020-08-1335 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep32 - The Ghosts of Clopton HouseIt's only the most haunted house in the bloomin' Midlands!
James tells us about Stratford-upon-Avon's star-crossed Clopton Family, who met some truly tragic fates - in one case a LITERALLY sticky end. But their untimely deaths may have inspired Shakespeare and Edgar Allen Poe. So that's... good?
Maybe?
We also reveal which historic building Alasdair has been kicked out of and (as a post-credits bonus) James has prepared some Shakespeare puns.
Niche? Us? Yes, very!
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2020-08-0631 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep31 - The Magic Ointment of NetherwittonAh, the fae folk, they seem so carefree and jolly. But theirs is a society full of arbitrary rules and harsh punishments even for the most unintentional infractions. Also they're very small and get upset when you look directly at them. Sounds like working with Tom Cruise.
In this episode, Alasdair takes us into the realm of the faeries (Northumberland) as your bold Loremen face a second wave of Lockdown Fever... May Pob have mercy on our souls.Loreboys nether say die!
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2020-07-3042 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep30 - Ross Brierley - The Plague Village of EyamThe award winning Ross Brierley (of The Not So Late Show) takes the Loremen on a (virtual) tour of the village of Eyam. Fans of nominative determinism will be both pleased and annoyed by this tale, like someone whose name was Jolly Upset. This Derbyshire tragedy features ghosts, noble sacrifices and 1 (one) magical pudding-boy. No explanation needed or given.(To the listeners writing in about our lax scoring: you win all right... or do you?)
If you'd care to spare a sou or two...
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Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep29 - Rollright Stones LIVEThe 50th episode sees the Lorefolks tackle the Rollright Stones in a special livestream edition! The past and the future collide, as predicted by the film Stargate and to a lesser extent the TV series of the same name. Discover standing stones, a witch's curse and the dreaded Dix Pit. You can also watch the full livestream here: www.loremenpodcast.com/episode-29-s3
Thanks to all our loyal listeners, here's to 50 more! (50 more episodes, not 50 more listeners. We'd settle for 25.)
Bonus Content: James attempting to make a Serial-esque podcast phenomenon out of the Snuffling Beast of Lidstone. It lasts ten min...2020-07-1640 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep28 - The Three GhostsAlasdair invites you into his 'psychomanteum' to hear a triptych of ghostly tales.
You want a ghost to get bullied by schoolboys? You got it!
You want a ghost who steals hats? No problem!You want a ghost on skates chatting to a hip vicar? Weirdly specific. But yes, we have that too.Do we need to mention we've come up with a new detective series concept? Because we blooming well have.
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2020-07-0933 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep27 - Chipping NortonAh, Chipping Norton! A town that sounds like a minced oath from the 19th century, like "Flaming Nora!" Or "Odds Bodkins!"
Also the town that produced a podcast presenter utterly determined to get to the bottom of local legends, obscure curiosities and whatnot. (It's James. We're talking about James.) Please enjoy this love letter to the market town of "Chippy" that could have been James' debut Edinburgh Festival Fringe show if circumstances were different.*
*Audience's expectations were much lower.
Wang us some sweet, sweet dough via here if you'd be so kind...
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Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep26 - Yorkshire's Atlantis"Get in the sea" has been in common parlance since 2015 but it is by no means a modern concept. Towns, cities and fabled islands have been doing just that for thousands of years. Alasdair takes us on a deep dive (PUN) into Yorkshire's own submerged towns, one of which was populated exclusively by pirates. Well, they must have had non-pirates to do the normal stuff like take the bins out, but you get the idea.
Pop a couple o coffers here would ya guv?
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2020-06-2530 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep25 - Rachel Fairburn - The Gump, CornwallJoined by Rachel Fairburn (off of the All Killa No Filla podcast), the Loremen return to the Wild West Country for a poke around a magical and mysterious area known as 'The Gump'.
With hooting stones, partying pixies and wrestling demons, this tale has something for everyone. Giants? Yes, mate.
Plus Alasdair remembers an encounter with the ghost of Yorkshire's Gary Coleman.
Wap us a few pennies here would you guv??
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK | @RachelFairburn2020-06-1843 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep24 - The Vegetable Lamb of TartaryJames Shakeshaft plays against type by offering up a story that's very nearly historically accurate.
The legend of the Vegetable Lamb of Tartary or 'Barometz' seemed so plausible. It was a grazing lamb that grew on a bush; it seemed like it HAD to be real. The stories were so convincing a series of extraordinarily named men launched expeditions to find it. They didn't find it. It's not a real thing. Come one, a vegetable lamb? What next, strawberry crackling? Beef tomatoes? BLOOD ORANGES?!
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Loremen Podcast#BlackLivesMatterWe've decided not to put out an episode of Loremen this week.
Half our listeners come from the USA, and the black lives matter protests should matter to everyone, everywhere.
Stay safe. Love people.
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Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep23 - Evelyn Mok - Swedish NymphsSwedish comedian Evelyn Mok brings us a selection of Scandinavian stories about nymphs.
This episode is like a delicious selection of small, tasty treats. If only there were an appropriate Swedish word for that...
Nope, can't think of one.
Prepare for an abundance of naked nymphs and some phallus-y fallacies, all from Sweden's SECOND best city - Gothenburg.2020-05-2835 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep22 - Jenny Collier - The Three PlaguesJenny Collier returns! Again!This episode answers the age-old question, "how many is too many plagues?" We discover that finding the dead centre of Britain is surprisingly controversial. And we ask hard-hitting questions about 1980s TV star and evil puppet, Pob. Questions such as, "you don't remember Pob?" and, "how can you not remember Pob?!" We also dive into the Welsh myth of Lludd and Llefelys and learn that London was founded by a Welshman. Who knew?
The Welsh knew.
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK | @JenJenCollier2020-05-2133 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep21 - The Fraternity of VagabondsThe 16th century was a dangerous place, kids. Con artists, knaves and robbers roamed the land, causing mischief. If the pamphlets Alasdair has uncovered are to be believed, there was a vast underground crime network with its own secret language. It was a lot a lot like the John Wick franchise. And, like the John Wick franchise, it's a load of old nonsense.
Still, bit of fun, innit?
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2020-05-1434 min
Ashley Haden's Political BreakdownAHPB Ep 46 People Lie**ASHLEY HADEN'S POLITICAL BREAKDOWN***
London-based Comedian Ashley Haden invites guests to discuss the ridiculousness of current affairs and the hypocrisy of weekly 'news' events. This weeks guest is James Shakeshaft
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Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep20 - The Ghosts of Sherborne HouseThe Loremen meet old Mister Crump in this listener-suggested tale of Gloucestershire oddities. (Thanks for sending it in, Emily!)
What begins as an exploration of spectral phenomena quickly devolves into a cabin fever-dream. We discuss of bees, bones, back doors and boozy ghosts. It's another lockdown episode and things are getting weird...
Enjoy!
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2020-05-0734 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep19 - 1816: The Year Without A SummerAlasdair takes a deep dive into an epic, extraordinary year!1816 was a real shocker, by all accounts. The world seemed to have been turned upside down. Holidays were ruined. Worst of all, people moped around indoors writing POETRY.Maybe life two centuries ago wasn't so different after all... Hmmm?(Puts on sunglasses.)(Takes sunglasses off because of the lack of summer.)
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2020-04-3029 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep18 - Francisco González - Robert the DollFLORIDA MAN RECORDS PODCAST! The Loremen are joined by indie game auteur Francisco González - a genuine American! He gives us the lowdown on Florida's creepiest life-size, melty-faced, doll-boy, Robert the Doll.
This bumper episode also investigates Florida's OTHER claim to paranormal fame: the Skunk Ape of the everglades. (He's basically a stinky bigfoot.) Plus, if you enjoyed the world's oldest paperboy in last week's episode, you'll go crazy for America's smallest post office. (It's impractically small!)
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK | @GrundislavGames2020-04-2344 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep17 - Harriet Braine - The Goat Boy of SurbitonAward-winning comedian Harriet Braine steps up to the Loremen plate and tries to convince us that Surbiton is an interesting place, actually. We meet modern folk legends in the form of a goat-headed cheesemaker, a dead giant and the world's oldest paper boy. However, we do end up talking about the train station a lot. Such is the overwhelming blandness of Surbiton: "The city suburb that always sleeps".
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK | @HarrietBraine2020-04-1628 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep16 - Chris Cantrill - The Bradford BoarEdinburgh Comedy Award nominee Chris Cantrill (The Delightful Sausage) gives us the lowdown on Yorkshire's biggest pigs.This boy knows his pork and porcine lore! Meanwhile, James embarrasses himself and insults the North. (Neither for the first time.) We also learn why a Bradfordian should always carry a tongue and how Chris is handling lockdown with his in-laws.
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK | @ToplessCantrill2020-04-0936 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep15 - The Manchester MummyA Mancunian tale of the macabre. Two hauntings, one terrible clock, several pronunciations of M. Night Shyamalan and a twist we're sure you won't see coming. (The twist isn't that there is no twist. Come on.) This episode is another coronavirus lockdown edition, so please listen from a safe distance of 2 metres (6' 6").
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2020-04-0229 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep14 - Sunil Patel - King Bladud of BathBath comedian Sunil Patel ( BBC Asian Network) dons the mantle of Deputy Loreperson in this Covid-19 Lockdown Special. Sequestered in our separate garrets, sheds and jazz lounges, we learn the story of King Bladud. Bladud was a daredevil, a leper, an assistant pig farmer and founder of the city of Bath. Now that's a portfolio career.
Who petrified the Keynsham snakes?
Is it possible to fly from Bath to London, Icarus-style?
Does Sunil Patel's mum know he's on TV?
Find out in Episode 14.
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK | @SunilDPatel2020-03-2633 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep13 - Amy Gledhill - The Hull WerewolfThe Loremen are joined by the delightful half of award-winning double-act The Delightful Sausage - Amy Gledhill. We chat about the Hull Werewolf, also known as "Old Stinker". With bonus coverage of an underwater witch, a beheaded boy and, of course, the Pig-man. Plus we hear some of the funniest place names in all of Yorkshire.Warning - This episode may cause you to question the very nature of reality / Hull.
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK | @ThatGledhill2020-03-1939 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep12 - Sooz Kempner - The GremlinsAward winning comedian Sooz Kempner (Mystery On The Rocks Podcast) joins the Loremen with stories of airborne gremlins. Not to be confused with the film Gremlins (1984), these impish critters* outfoxed RAF pilots in World War 2. As always**, the Loremen shine the searing light of scrutiny on our guest's tall tales. But will we finish recording the episode before the gremlins attack?
*not to be confused with the film Critters (1986).
**not to be confused with the film Always (1989).
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK | @SoozUK2020-03-1240 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep11 - The Devil and Jeremiah StoneJames brings in an extraordinary tale of betrayal, backstabbing and the Devil himself. He also lobs a bunch of civil war stories directly into your ears.Which musical instruments can Satan play?Why does Warwick market stink?How big is TOO big for a shoe?
Please write in to tell us your favourite devilish pseudonyms. Old Scratch? Old Nick? Old Scratchy Nick? Let us know on the socials.
Ayoade Warning: James does a Richard Ayoade impression for about the ninth time this series.
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2020-03-0535 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep10 - Michael Legge - Finn McCoolComedian and podcaster Michael Legge (you know - off Do The Right Thing) joins the Loremen to tell us about the Irish legend of Fionn mac Cumhail - aka - Finn McCool.
We learn why it is big and clever to act like a massive baby, which is useful. Plus who was the more famous 7Up logo, Fido Dido or Cool Spot? AND which character from the extended Back To The Future universe James's wife thinks he is the most like.
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK | @michaellegge2020-02-2738 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep9 - The Roaring Bull of BagburyLike all great tales, this episode begins with a riddle and ends with a warning...
The Roaring Bull of Bagbury is certainly a unique story that sparks off some sinister memories from James' past. And poses a few of life's bigger questions - What are the Mooies? What size is a small pineapple? How big is too big a bull?
MOOIE WARNING - contains talk of Mooies.
Should have warned you earlier, soz.
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2020-02-2024 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep8 - Valentine's Special - Jenny Collier with The MabinogionJenny Collier returns! After last year's Welsh Valentine's hilarity (pimp out of pimp across the board) we brought our favourite Welsh comedian back into the studio to give us the lowdown on an actual epic.
We cover book two of The Mabinogion (Mabinogion 2: The Legend of Curly's Gold). The Mabinogion is a 12th Century text recounting ancient Welsh myths and legends. As you can imagine, it scores highly in Naming.
Content Warnings: Two non-Welsh people doing their "best" Welsh accents, horse mutilation, references to Love Island.
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK | @JenJenCollier2020-02-1352 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep7 - The Third EyeAlasdair brings an "account" of how to open your third eye. And it's squirm-inducing stuff! Meanwhile, James can't get over the fact that Tibetan lama sounds a lot like Tibetan llama. For a whole episode.
There's also a man whose name is Tuesday Lobsang Rampa. Really what more could you want...
A portentous owl? You got it.
A Yeti cameo? You got that too.
A cat with a surname? You got that three. That's one per eye.
We, like the ambassador who hosted that reception that time, are really spoiling you. Enjoy!
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Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep6 - The Ghost of Cuthbert ShieldsThis is a spooky one! Get a toasty body warmer on because your spine is about to be chilled. You'll need a gilet at least.
We'd love to hear your 'Cuthbert Shields' names! When you've listened to the episode, leave your new name as a comment on iTunes and we'll read out our favourites on the show.
Did you ever make a time capsule? What on earth did you put in it? Tell us on Twitter and we will judge you accordingly!
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2020-01-3024 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep5 - Captain ThicknesseWho starts flame wars wherever he goes?
Who clearly has a problem with male midwives?
Who won't let it lie? Even beyond the grave, with his own son, no less?
Thicknesse.
You're damn right.
We delve deep into the peculiar life of Captain Thicknesse, 1719-1792, an English author, eccentric and piece of work.
The Thicknesse first showed up in series 2 episode 10 The London Monster
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2020-01-2324 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep4 - Mother Ludlam's CauldronA triptych of stories about an actual thing in a church this week. Be it the work of human, faerie or (as usual) the devil?
Thanks to listener Simon Martin for suggesting these nuggets of Surrey lore.
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2020-01-1622 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep3 - The Quacks of LondonThis episode is very much a Strong Five. Alasdair takes us back to Victorian London where phoney doctors (faux-sicians) sold cures for all known ills... and plenty of unknown ones too.
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2020-01-1028 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep2 - A Christmas MiscellanyHo, ho, etcetera!
A very special festive edition of Loremen featuring exclusively Xmas-themed lore.
What BEES do of a Christmas eve?How can YOU use a sheep to find your way home?ARE mummers plays definitely racist?All these questions and more* will be answered in this Christmas Loremen.
*Only one more answer, actually. About why an old gag is actually quite funny. Actually.
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2019-12-2719 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S3 Ep1 - Pierre Novellie - Gef the Talking MongooseThe Loremen ride again. Again!
Series 3 kicks off with a bang as Pierre Novellie joins the Loremen to impart his Manx wisdom. Pierre's home, the Isle of Man, once played host to Gef the Talking Mongoose. In the 1930s, Gef was an infamous mischief-maker and an extremely cocky mammal. His tale is as perplexing as Manx cats' tails are non-existent, and Alasdair and James are left bamboozled by what must be the Irish sea's most masculine island*.
*Second only to Manly Beach, Australia, in the macho location stakes.
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2019-12-2044 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S2 Ep13 - The Hexham Heads and The Mickleton HooterIn this final episode of series two we come bang up to date (to the 1970s) with a North Eastern tale of Celtic effigies. Then we narrowly avoid Royal slander to chat about the incomparably named "Mickleton Hooter".
In a way, this episode ties a lot of threads together - Parcy Reed (S1 E1) gets a shout out, the Screetonizer (S2 E6) shows up again, there's a Dun Cow (S1 E6) and even the Mickleton Hooter lurks in the shadow of Meon Hill (S2 E7). We are terribly sorry there is no mention of Chekhov's Gun in this episode. It's...2019-03-1434 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S2 Ep12 - Athena Kugblenu - Anansi the Spider and The Longridge BoggartComedian Athena Kugblenu joins the Loremen with a fable about a Ghanaian trickster. Meanwhile, James takes Alasdair boggart-bowling in historic Lancashire.
Featured image: A garden spider, shown in the centre of its web. Chromolithograph, 1870. Credit: Wellcome Collection. (CC BY 4.0)
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK | @athenakugblenu2019-03-0742 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S2 Ep11 - The Cheshire Prophet and Hayfield MermaidsTwo extraordinary tales from North West England. An ill-fated prophet predicts the wholesale destruction of Northwich. Meanwhile, a lost story from Series 1 re-emerges from the depths to drag you under (because it is about mermaids).
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2019-02-2835 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S2 Ep10 - The London MonsterA flesh and blood monster stalks the streets of London, causing bloodshed, outrage and mass hysteria. James and Alasdair meet innocent victims, scurrilous liars and the 18th Century’s greatest prankster.
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Featured image: “The monster disappointed of his afternoons luncheon-or porridge-potts preferable to cork-rumps.” etching by J. Gillray, 1790. Credit: British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)2019-02-2142 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S2 Ep9 - Jenny Collier - Santes Dwynwen and GelertJenny Collier joins the Loremen in a Valentine’s Day Special: tales of star-crossed lovers from Wales. Also featuring the world’s biggest lovespoon.Content Warning: This episode isn’t very rude, but some of the subject matter is more adult than our usual family-friendly fare of ghosts, devils and murderers.
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK | @jenjencollier2019-02-1439 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S2 Ep8 - Sindhu Vee - Everything Happens For The Best and The Pickled ParsonGuest LorePerson Sindhu Vee (Edinburgh Best Newcomer 2018 Nominated) explains exactly why Everything Happens For The Best via the medium of Indian folklore that involves some mild torture. Alasdair recounts a Durham tale that is basically a religious Weekend At Bernies.
Find the show notes here: www.loremenpodcast.com/episode-8-s2
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK | @SindhuVFunny2019-02-0740 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S2 Ep7 - The Witches of Caithness and Costwolds DogsWitches, Black Dogs, Crabs, Happy Whales and Toads. This pair of compendium stories has it ALL.
Also what passes for a piece of Folklore in Banbury and why you should make consistent fashion decisions when dealing with packs of hounds.
Find the show notes here: www.loremenpodcast.com/episode-7-s2
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Featured image from: A narwhal and large sperm whale. Engraving. Credit: Wellcome Collection. (CC BY 4.0)2019-01-3145 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S2 Ep6 - The Trials of Jan Tregeagle and The Hartlepool MonkeyAlasdair tells a tragic monkey's tale and James turns private dick, on the trail of a Cornish Bluebeard. Who fled the headless hounds? Who hung the monkey? Both these questions answered for the low price of zero pounds.(Seriously, if you haven't visited Trago Mills - you should. It's quite the thing.)
Find the show notes here: www.loremenpodcast.com/episode-6-s2
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2019-01-2436 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S2 Ep5 - The Unfortunate Farmer's Daughter and The Spanish ChestA knight errant lobs a baby in a stream and twins are struck deaf by a sinister wooden chest. Curious tales of the macabre and absurd from your friendly neighbourhood Loremen.Alasdair relates what is potentially the most problematic rom-com premise ever. James tells us about a spooky storage solution. (Does feature guns).Find the show notes here: www.loremenpodcast.com/episode-5-s2
(Includes THAT picture)
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2019-01-1743 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S2 Ep4 - The Campden Wonder and Scarborough PierA true crime in Restoration England? A bizarre ritual on Scarborough Pier? It's episode 4 of Loremen Series 2.
Find the show notes here: www.loremenpodcast.com/episode-4-s2
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2019-01-1034 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S2 Ep3 - Jon Long - The Lincoln Imp and The Red Book of AppinThe Loremen discover that Lincoln Green is people, and ride to windswept Argyll on an "entire" horse.In Episode 3, James and Alasdair are joined by another Deputy Loreman: award-having comedian and troubadour Jon Long.
Find the show notes here: www.loremenpodcast.com/episode-3-s2
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Here’s the Lincoln Echo video Jon tells us about. (We were clearly joking about this guy. Do not sue us, please.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12AEvoeNaJ0
A quick correction: It turns out St Mary’s unique porch in Chipping N...2019-01-0344 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S2 Ep2 - Shelley's Ghost and Malmesbury AbbeySeries 2 continues, as James and Alasdair unravel two tales of death and hubris: a romantic poet packing heat, and the Buzz Lightyear of the 11th century.
Find the show notes here: www.loremenpodcast.com/episode-2-s2
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@JamesShakeshaft | @MisterABK2018-12-2743 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S2 Ep1 - Yuriko Kotani - Jinmenken and Twelve ParsonsIn Series 2 of Loremen, James and Alasdair shudder at the phantom jinmenken and witness the ministrations of TOO MANY parsons. This episode also features a Deputy Lorewoman, in the form of award-winning comedian Yuriko Kotani. The Loremen ride again!
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PPS Proof That Is / Isn't A Great Andy Parsons Impression2018-12-2042 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S1 Ep8 - The Lambton Worm and Saint KenelmIn the final episode of Loremen Series 1, our intrepid hosts tackle the Lambton Worm and uncover murder on the mean streets... of Winchcombe.2018-02-0853 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S1 Ep7 - Baa and The Wilnecker ParadoxThe Loremen "solve" a sheep-themed murder mystery and discover the greatest writer in Wessex (allegedly).2018-02-0141 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S1 Ep6 - Durham Cathedral and Yubberton YawniesThere's a range of "miracles" associated with Durham Cathedral and Alasdair and James really get to the bottom of them. Plus a bunch of idiots. And that's putting it nicely.2018-01-2538 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S1 Ep5 - Minster Lovell and SilkyOne tale definitely features dust, maybe skeletons, certainly dust - the other has silk and an awful, awful piggy bank...2018-01-1838 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S1 Ep4 - Bad Lord Soulis and Freeman's GangJames and Alasdair meet a 'Terrible William' and a band of Highwaymen burning the candle at both ends.2018-01-1137 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S1 Ep3 - Pelton Brag and Long ComptonJames and Alasdair encounter the most dangerous animal of all, and discover how many witches it takes to pull a hay wagon.2018-01-0438 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S1 Ep2 - Tom, Dick and Harry and Blue CapWe meet the original Tom, Dick and Harry (well, not exactly), and a gritty northern poltergeist.2017-12-2833 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen S1 Ep1 - Parcy Reed and Poppa BaylissIn this episode, Alasdair and James meet a band of border reivers and a dubious cotswolds ghost.2017-12-2138 min
Loremen PodcastLoremen Trailer - Ghost DuckJoin the Loremen (James Shakeshaft and Alasdair Beckett-King) as they "investigate" local legends and forgotten folklore.
This time, a particularly terrifying duck.2017-12-2002 min
Leeds Student Radio - Catch UpVinyl Revival - Episode 7 - Year 3 - James ShakeshaftAs we approach the season of over indulgence and obscene consumption of all things edible on episode 7 of the Vinyl Revival I showcase the finest selection of records en keeping with this theme. Sandwiched (pun intended) in between the usual fixtures which are the Charity Shop 7 Inch of the Week, the Wind Down Record and of course we conclude by selecting yet another Classic LP for our virtual collection this week under the letter G. Through doing this we have music from, Reverend Gary Davis, The Supremes, Tommy James & The Shondells, The Ramones, New Order, Handsome Family and more.
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Leeds Student Radio - Catch UpVinyl Revival - Episode 6 - Year 3 - James ShakeshaftIn episode 6 of the Vinyl Revival we explore all things melancholic and pensive with songs of this theme alongside this of course the show includes the usual fixtures which are the Charity Shop 7 Inch of the Week, we also select a Wind Down Record and a Classic LP under the letter 'F'.
Through doing this we have music from, Toots & The Maytals, Santo & Johnny, The Ventures, John Grant, Riley Puckett and more.
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Leeds Student Radio - Catch UpVinyl Revival - Episode 4 - Year 3 - James Shakeshaft- Episode 4 -
Bonfire night is for spending with family so for episode 4 of the Vinyl Revival we will be celebrating this event by warming the cockles with records of this nature complete with our very own firework display. As well as this of course the usual features will occur which are the charity shop 7 inch of the week, the wind down record and of course the show is concluded by selecting another classic LP for our virtual collection.
Through doing this there are going to be records from, Trojan rocksteady group The Rulers, Patsy Cline, David Bowie, Crosby Stills & Nash...2015-11-031h 02
Leeds Student Radio - Catch UpVinyl Revival - Episode 1 - Year 3 - James Shakeshaft- Episode 1 -
Back on air once more for the third year running and I couldn't be happier. To kick of the proceedings we have a brief journey to Paris playing a couple of Parisian numbers I acquired during my time there this summer, we also celebrate National Poetry Day with a reading and piece from Ivor Cutler combined with some seasonal warmers as the dark evenings draw in.
As well as this we do of course have the Charity Shop 7 Inch, Wind Down Record and Classic LP. Music from, Memphis Minnie, The Walker Brothers, Pink Peg Slax, Department S, Bill...2015-10-131h 02
Film FeudsFilm Feuds - Best Non Comic Book Superhero movieThis weeks Film Feuds - Best NON COMIC BOOK SUPERHERO MOVIE
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Rik Carranza - with his pick "The Incredibles"
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James Shakeshaft- with his pick "Chronicle"
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Andrew Roper- with his pick "Darkman"
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James Nokise- with his pick "Dark City"
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Can I be Funny?Ep 28: James ShakeshaftThis week I talk to another very funny James, Mr James Shakeshaft. We discuss names, advice for new comedians, what not to do at competitions and so much more!
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404 FunnyThe John Dredge Nothing to Do with Anything Show: Series 2, Programme 6Lo, we find ourselves at the end of another season of nutty audio raves from John Dredge and his heavily-coerced team of Richard Cray, Anna Emerson, Greg Haiste, and James Shakeshaft until such a time as they are prepared to go “boing” in the same room as each other again. But never fear, odd listener, for they go out in fine style with an appearance from the latest in extra-terrestrial specimens – and all for the price of a single Green Shield stamp. Now, there's value, value fans! Plus David Lynch makes a surprise appearance. (Oh, damn – I've ruined it.)2013-01-0715 min404 FunnyThe John Dredge Nothing to Do with Anything Show: Series 2, Programme 5John Dredge says goodbye to 2012, also known as the Chinese Year of the Accoutrement, with yet another one of those crazy end-of-year round-ups of the year’s most shocking household implements. There will also be odd noises of all shapes and sizes, plus an argy-bargy of aquatic goodies including the sound of a very large splash, courtesy of our friends at Thames Water. All this, plus Leighton Buzzard in Color - whoopee! With Richard Cray, Anna Emerson, Greg Haiste, and James Shakeshaft.2012-12-3115 min404 FunnyThe John Dredge Nothing to Do with Anything Show: Series 2, Programme 4The omnipresent John Dredge returns – or does he? Some say he’s never been away - but tune in to find out anyway. Listeners in New Malden should take note that our roadshow team of one is also in the area, so please stand well back and allow her to pass along Coombe Road unhindered. Also this week: Who's behind the cartoon door? Is it Lord Hailsham? Or is it Richard Cray, Mark Davison, Anna Emerson, Greg Haiste, and James Shakeshaft? It's difficult to tell in this light.2012-12-2414 min404 FunnyThe John Dredge Nothing to Do with Anything Show: Series 2, Programme 3In the thrid of six new podcasts, John Dredge invites our crack team of announcers to announce what's in this week's announcer-packed programme, with each and every single announcement lovingly frosted with audio glucose. We welcome back agricultural song stylist Farmer Collins for some reason, and there's other things both here and there. If you'd like to swap this podcast for a game of Ker-plunk with half the accessories missing, give Noel a call on 01-811-8055. Otherwise: biscuits! With Richard Cray, Anna Emerson, Greg Haiste, and James Shakeshaft.2012-12-1715 min404 FunnyThe John Dredge Nothing to Do with Anything Show: Series 2, Programme 2In this week's edition, sideboards rule the roost and there's cubes a-plenty when Reigate comes into the picture - yet all is not as it seems (observe the conundrum as our theme tune is marched straight out of the studio). Pop personalities and phone-ins galore are also very much in short supply tonight, so grab your armchairs and await further instructions / know-how. Plus Trip Advisor's Peter Pilbeam tells you where to go...but not why, sadly. With John Dredge, Richard Cray, Anna Emerson, Greg Haiste, and James Shakeshaft.
"Outlandish, surreal comedy following in the hallowed footsteps of...2012-12-1015 min404 FunnyThe John Dredge Nothing to Do with Anything Show: Series 2, Programme 1NEW!! Raise your holdalls once more, as the time has come for John Dredge to invoke the spirit of plinths, cagoules and vestibules and unveil a second series of Nothing to Do with Anything Shows. In this first act of audio audacity, we highlight the achievements of man, woman and shrew with not only the sounds of tomorrow today but also the sounds of today tomorrow. Come one, come all: our Frinton studios await you! And why not join Richard Cray, Anna Emerson, Greg Haiste and James Shakeshaft in signing our logbook afterwards?2012-12-0315 min404 FunnyComedy 365 at Edinburgh 2008Another chance to hear some excerpts from Comedy 365's two trips to the Edinburgh Fringe, including a performance from from Show Me the Funny contender Alfie Moore. Also featured are Doug Faulkner, Jon Brittain, Tom Wateracre, Rosie Wilby, and James Shakeshaft & David LE Davis. Recorded in August 2008 at Dragonfly, West Port, as part of Sex Tips for Pandas, which was hosted by and co-produced with Sowerby & Luff.2011-07-1535 min404 FunnyThe Liar News Hour - Series 2A specially-edited compilation of the best bits from series 2 of Liar News, first aired at the turn of 2009-10. Show originally conceived by Richard Cray and Brian Luff. Hosted and produced by Richard Cray, and featuring the voices of Simon Beale, Eirlys Bellin, Holly Burn, Rob Clyne, David LE Davis, Jeremy Deverall, John Dredge, Miles Eady, Taylor Glenn, Maggie Gordon Walker, Nick Saalfeld, James Shakeshaft, Liam J. Stratton, Katerina Vrana, Jeremy Wray, and Jake Yapp. Liar News might return; then again, it might not. http://traffic.libsyn.com/funny404/LIARnewshour2_eq.mp32011-05-201h 02404 FunnyThe 404 Funny 1st Birthday Extravaganza!To celebrate 404 Funny's first birthday, here's a fresh compilation of some of the best bits from our first 12 months of shows. Featuring (in order of appearance): Will Franken, John Dredge, Richard Cray, Jake Yapp, James Shakeshaft, Jenni Armstrong & Dr Roberts, Chris Skinner & Friends, David LE Davis, Seamonkey, Nick Saalfeld, Holly Burn, Liam J Stratton, Rob Clyne, Moneyshot Cosmonauts, Pegabovine, Matt Griffo, Katerina Vrana, Eirlys Bellin, Miles Eady, Tom Wateracre, Miriam Turner, and Marn Davies. Seamonkey and Moneyshot Cosmonauts appear by courtesy of Mevio's Music Alley at music.mevio.com.2010-10-011h 04404 FunnyComedy 365 at Edinburgh 2009 - programme 4Our edited highlights of Comedy 365's trip to the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe continue with performances from James Shakeshaft, Caroline Mabey, Richard Brophy, Paul Harry Allen, Rosie Wilby, and Mrs Barbara Nice. All audio featured is from Sowerby & Luff's All Stars, which was recorded at The White Horse, Canongate. Details of where to find these and other fine comedians at this year's Fringe and elsewhere can be found at http://404media.blogspot.com.2010-08-0540 min404 FunnyComedy 365 at Edinburgh 2008 - programme 5Our week of visits back to the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe comes to an end with a bumper extended-length final show from Dragonfly, featuring Paul Ricketts, Tom Wateracre, Jon Brittain, Hayley Jayne Standing (as Vonny Lee Lucas), James Shakeshaft, Jake Yapp, Doug Faulkner, Delete the Banjax, Eric Kirchberger, and Jay Foreman. All audio featured is from Comedy 365's Sex Tips for Pandas, which was originally hosted by and co-produced with Sowerby & Luff, and was part of PBH's Free Fringe. More details at http://404media.blogspot.com. Next week: the difficult second year at The White Horse...2010-07-3052 min404 FunnyComedy 365 at Edinburgh 2008 - programme 4Our edited highlights of Comedy 365's trip to the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe continue with performances from Paul Conneely, Doug Faulkner, Lorcan McGrane, Tom Wateracre, Simon Lilley, James Shakeshaft & David LE Davis, and Chris Martin. All audio featured is from Sex Tips for Pandas, which was originally hosted by and co-produced with Sowerby & Luff, and recorded at Dragonfly, West Port. Details of where to find these and other fine comedians at this year's Fringe can be found at http://404media.blogspot.com.2010-07-2934 min404 FunnyComedy 365 at Edinburgh 2008 - programme 2More from Comedy 365's trip to the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe, with performances from Alfie Moore, Doug Faulkner, Jon Brittain, Tom Wateracre, Rosie Wilby, and James Shakeshaft & David LE Davis. All audio featured is from Sex Tips for Pandas, which was originally hosted by and co-produced with Sowerby & Luff, and recorded at Dragonfly, West Port. Visit http://404media.blogspot.com for news of where you can find our guests from 2008 and 2009 this year.2010-07-2735 min404 FunnyComedy 365 at Edinburgh 2008 - programme 1On the eve of the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe, here's another chance to hear archive clips from acts joined Comedy 365 during its two years at the biggest arts festival on the planet. All this week, we're back at Dragonfly on West Port for the best of the 2008 fringe. Today's show features performances from Ste Porter, Tom Wateracre, Girl & Dean, Jay Foreman, Paul Conneely, James Shakeshaft, Nick Helm, and Jake Yapp. All audio featured is from the live show Sex Tips for Pandas, which was originally hosted by and co-produced with Sowerby & Luff, with the exception of Paul Conneely, who was recorded l...2010-07-2634 min
404 FunnyThe Best of Dr Answers - Series 1A special compilation of some of the stranger calls from the first series of Dr Answers, brought to you by James Shakeshaft and David LE Davis. Those of you in the UK may like to make a note that James and David's sitcom pilot, entitled Hung Out, is finally being shown in Channel Four's Comedy Lab strand this coming Friday night (April 23rd, 2010) at 12.10am. For more information and a preview, go to the 404 Funny blog.2010-04-1833 min404 FunnyThe Best of Dr Answers - Series 1A special compilation of some of the stranger calls from the first series of Dr Answers, brought to you by James Shakeshaft and David LE Davis. Those of you in the UK may like to make a note that James and David's sitcom pilot, entitled Hung Out, is finally being shown in Channel Four's Comedy Lab strand this coming Friday night (April 23rd, 2010) at 12.10am. For more information and a preview, go to the 404 Funny blog.2010-04-1833 min404 FunnyDr Answers - programme 6Dr Answers takes more calls and addresses your e-mails in the last programme of the current series. He will return in 2010, so get your questions in nice and early by e-mailing questions@dranswers.co.uk. Dr Answers is brought to you by James Shakeshaft, David LE Davis, and science. Extra content available at www.dranswers.co.uk. Don't forget to catch James and David's sitcom, Hung Out, on Channel Four in January - for more accurate transmission information as and when it's confirmed, bookmark our Blogger page or become a fan of 404 Funny on Facebook, if you're that way...2009-11-1117 min404 FunnyDr Answers - programme 6Dr Answers takes more calls and addresses your e-mails in the last programme of the current series. He will return in 2010, so get your questions in nice and early by e-mailing questions@dranswers.co.uk. Dr Answers is brought to you by James Shakeshaft, David LE Davis, and science. Extra content available at www.dranswers.co.uk. Don't forget to catch James and David's sitcom, Hung Out, on Channel Four in January - for more accurate transmission information as and when it's confirmed, bookmark our Blogger page or become a fan of 404 Funny on Facebook, if you're that way...2009-11-1117 min