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EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADSPaul JenkinsIn this edition of the Dogsthorpe School podcast, Eddie and Cap'n Dave talk to the author and poet, Paul Jenkins.
10 years of teaching, 7 poetry books and 1 novel have all perfectly prepared Paul for a life dedicated to educating kids through fun and creativity. He loves nothing more than taking his workshops from school to school, making smallish humans giggle for a day and giving them the confidence to work together to create their own brand new written pieces.
Whilst he's playful on stage he's serious in intent and is regularly called upon to write teaching...2025-07-0332 min
Waffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 89 - George WilsonThis week Paul talks to Grange Hill actor George Wilson about those early days as a working child actor and the longer terms ramifications. He talks openly about his struggles with mental health which have lead to his autobiography, From Grange Hill to Bioplar, to Back Again.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 01.07.2021
Enhance your podcast experience with George's musical selections:
Lynard Skynard - Sweet Home Alabama
The Beatles - Norwegian Wood
U2 - Angel of Harlem
2021-07-2920 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 88 - Ian EagletonThis week Paul talks to previous guest Ian Eagleton about how the Reading Realm has developed since their first interview a year ago and about his amazing new children's book, Nen and the Lonely Fisherman, all about acceptance and representation.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 23.05.2021
Enhance your podcast experience with Ian's musical selections:
Morcheeba - The Sea
Tori Amos - Silent All These Years
Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
2021-07-2827 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 87 - Spencer LeighThis week ahead of bob Dylan's 80th birthday, Paul talks to biographer Spencer Leigh and his previous works on the likes of Simon and Garfunkle and Pete Best and his latest book, Bob Dylan: Outlaw Blues.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 09-05-2021
Enhance your podcast experience with Spencer's musical choices:
Bob Dylan - Blowin' In The Wind
Bob Dylan - Make You Feel My Love
Bob Dylan - Like A Rolling Stone
2021-07-2822 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 86 - Henry NormalThis week Paul talks to writer, producer and poet Henry Normal about his huge influence on the British TV comedy scene with his work with the likes of Steve Coogan and Caroline Ahern. They also discuss his upcoming interview series for Flapjack Press and he reads a piece of his own brilliant poetry.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 22-07-2021
Enhance your podcast experience with Henry's musical selections:
I Am Kloot - Northern Skies
Bob Marley - Three Little Birds
Talking Heads - And She Was
2021-07-2826 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 85 - Justin CoeThis week, ahead of Fathers' Day, Paul chats to writer and performance-poet Justin Coe about his collection, 'The Dictionary of Dads', fatherhood and performing.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 17.06.21
Enhance your podcast experience with Justin's music choices:
Suzanne Vega - The World Before Columbus
Billy Bragg - Tank Park Salute
Tom Gray - You and Me
2021-07-1432 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 84 - Jeffrey WeissmanThis week Paul fulfills a life long dream and interviews a member of the Back to the Future team. Jeffrey Weissman, Marty McFly in BTTF II & III regales us with stories from the set, his work training other actors and life as an alum from one of the world's most beloved movie franchises.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on 10.06.21
Enhance your podcast experience by listening to Jeffrey's musical choices:
Snakefinger - The Model
Heaven 17 - Temptation
Brian Eno - Deep Blue Day
2021-07-1229 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 83 - Barbara C. MordenThis week Paul learns all about the work and life of 20th Century Artist Laura Knight by speaking to biographer, Dr. Barbara C. Morden
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 30.05.21
Enhance your podcast experience by listening to Barbara's musical choices:
Mary Poppins Cast - Let's Go Fly A Kite
Boris Giltburg - Schuman's Carnaval, op.9
Frank Sinatra - Send In The Clowns
2021-07-1227 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 82 - Cath Howe on Empathy DayThis week Paul talks with amazing children's author Cath Howe and the pupils of Golden Grove Primary School in Pembroke. They ask her some insightful questions on how to write and they discuss in detail Empathy Day.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 06.06.21
Enhance your podcast experience with the pupils' musical choices
The Beatles - Help
Miley Cyrus - Midnight Sky
Julie Andrews - My Favourite Things
2021-06-1031 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 81 - Melanie SouthworthThis week, ahead of Paul's Virtual Climb up Everest he talks to Melanie Southworth about her amazing personal Everest stories. From failed attempts, through illness at base camp to success, she retells the events that are leading to her first book. 'Breathe'
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 25.04.21
Enhance you podcast experience with Melanie's music choices:
David Lee Roth - Just Like Paradise
AC/DC - It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)
Kool and the Gang - Celebration
2021-05-2122 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 80 - Matt GoodfellowThis week, Paul talks to to poet, Matt Goodfellow about his transition from would be rock star to teacher to poet and he reads form his latest collection: "Bright Bursts of Colour"
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 18.04.21
Enhance your podcast experience with Matt's music choices:
Doves - Carousels
The Charlatans - Here Comes a Soul Saver
Frightened Rabbit - Head Rolls Off
2021-05-2124 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 79 - Sara KedgeThis week Paul talks to Sara Kedge, co-editor of "Neurodiverse Entrepreneurial Awesomeness: An Anthology Of Stories From Brilliant Entrepreneurs With Amazingly Different Brains Who Are Forging Their Own Way"
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on 04.04.21
Enhance your podcast experience with Sara's music choices:
George Harrison (The Beatles) - Here Comes the Sun
Michael Jackson - Come Together
Amos Lee - Sweetpea
2021-05-2027 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 78 - Alan DapréThis week, Paul talks to writer of radio, TV and BRUM legend, Alan Dapré about writing for children's television.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 28.03.21
Enhance your podcast experience with Alan's music selections:
The Monkees - Theme Song
E.L.O. - Mr. Blue Sky
Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop the Feeling
2021-05-2025 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 77 - Tony CurryThis week Paul talks to poet Tony Curry about his brand new collection We Kid Ourselves as well as his open mic night, Word Central.
Enhance your podcast experience with Tony's music choices:
BADBADNOTGOOD - Time Moves Slowly
The Smiths - William, It Was Really Nothing
Bill Wells & Adam Moffat - The Copper Top
2021-04-0623 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 76 - Richard HaydenThis week Paul talks to Stoke based writer, Richard Hayden about his his new book, Folly on the Hill; the first part of a fantasy trilogy.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 14.03.21
Enhance your podcast experience with Richard's music selections:
Ed Sheeran - Castle on a Hill
Zac Efron & Hugh Jackman - The Other Side
Shakira - Try Everything
2021-04-0625 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 75 - Abigail CollinsThis week Paul talks to first time author Abigail Collins about her hilarious debut novel Everybody's Doing It centered around the modern dating scene as well as her other life as a cabaret and circus performer.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 07.03.21
Enhance your podcast experience with Abi's music selections:
Wham! - Club Tropicana
Jim Gipson - Johnny Rotten in LA
Shirley Bassey - I Am What I Am
2021-04-0630 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 74 - Laura HadlandThis week Paul talks to writer Laura Hadland about her latest book 50 Years of CAMRA: Celebrating 50 years of the Campaign for Real Ale. They talk about how she came to write such a book and they do a live beer tasting.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 28.02.21
Enhance your podcast experience with Laura's music selections:
Sham 69 - Hurry Up Harry
They Might Be Giants - The Beer Song
George Thorogood - 1 Bourbon 1 Scotch 1 Beer
2021-03-1930 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 73 - Keith Miles & Jackie LeesThis week Paul talks to Keith Miles and Jackie Lees about their shared passion for the music of Bob Dylan and how it led to them co-writing a book; Bob Dylan In London: Troubadour Tales.
First broadcast on 104.7 Rossendale Radio on 21.02.21
Enhance your podcast experience with Keith and Jackie's musical choices and Paul's intro choice:
David Bowie - Song for Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan - Tomorrow Is A Long Time
Bob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick Blues
Bob Dylan - Changing of the Guards
2021-02-2229 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 72 - Sharon BrownThis week Paul talks to local first time published writer Sharon Brown about her transition from classroom to poet and she reads from her debut collection, 'If It's Making You Smile, It's Doing You Good'
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 07.02.21
Enhance your podcast experience with Sharon's musical choices:
Vanessa Williams - Colors of the Wind
Bradley Cooper & Lady Gaga - Shallow
Angela Lansbury - Everything's Coming Up Roses
2021-02-1226 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 71 - Claire BalkindIn this week's episode, Paul talks to Claire Balkind, founder of the Facebook group, 'Family Lockdown Tips and Ideas' which went viral during 2020 and how that has lead to her publishing her first book.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 31.01.21
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Enhance your podcast experience with Claire's musical choices:
Walk The Moon - Shut Up And Dance
Earth Wind and Fire - September
2021-02-1228 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 70 - Keith HutsonThis week Paul talks to writer for stage, screen and television, Keith Hutson about his writing for soaps, working with Carol Ann Duffy and returning to his poetry roots with his new book.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on 24.01.21
Enhance your podcast experience with Keith's musical choices:
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising
Edvard Grieg - Morning
Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now
2021-02-1226 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 69 - Paul NeadsThis week, Paul talks to editor of Manchester based publishers Flapjack Press Paul Neads about how they have adapted and retained book launches throughout lock down, the range of writers on their books and their open mic night Word Central.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 17.01.21
Enhance your podcast experience with Paul's music selections:
Carter the Unstoppable Sex-Machine - Lean On Me
Siouxsie and the Banshees - Christine
Teardrop Explodes - Reward
2021-01-2627 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 68 - Andy WestThis week Paul talks to Andy West, broadcast journalist, Big Brother contestant and now author about his upcoming book, 'The Spirit Engineer'
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on 10.01.21
Enhance your podcast experience with Andy's music selections:
Thea Gilmore - This Is How You Find The Way
Shirley Bassey - As Long As He Needs Me
Katherine McPhee & Megan Hilty - Let Me Be Your Star
2021-01-2230 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 67 - Ebony Errington-BeechThis week Paul talks to amazing young poet Ebony Errington-Beech about her debut collection, Poems I Grew In My Garden. They talk about her route to publishing, working with an illustrator and about how sales of the book are funding her Plant a Tree With Ebony Campaign.
First Broadcast on Rossendale Radio 03.01.21
Enhance your podcast experience with Ebony's music selections:
Micheal Jackson - Billy Jean
Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
The Beatles - Penny Lane
2021-01-1321 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 66 - John HegleyThis week Paul has the privilege of talking to one of his poetry heroes, John Hegley. They talk about his work, his love of music and his belief in both being great aids to better mental health.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 27.12.20
Enhance you podcast experience with John' musical choices:
Kirsty MacColl - A New England
Rudresh Mahanthappa - Ring Of Fire
Richard Strauss - Der Rosenkavalier
2020-12-3132 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 65 - WilsonThis week Paul has the pleasure of talking to singer-songwriter Wilson about his song writing inspirations, performing live and we hear his brand new track, Broken Soul.
For more of Wilson's music, check out his Bandcamp page
Enhance your podcast by listening to Wilson's Music selections below:
Pearl Jam - Given To Fly
Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun
The Doors - Riders On The Storm
2020-12-1426 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 64 - Bróccán Tyzack-CarlinThis week Paul chats to Bróccán Tyzack-Carlin, poet, actor and comedian. They talk about missing the thrill of live performance during lock down, his award winning stand up shows and we hear from his latest book, Tiny Badger.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 29.11.20
Enhance you podcast experience with Bróccán's music choices:
Daði Freyr - Think About Things
Teach-In - Ding-A-Dong
Dick Gaughan - Tom Paine's Bones
2020-12-0728 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 63 - Sarah BartonThis week Paul talks to Sarah Barton and ex teacher who now works for the Pupil Referral Unit with excluded children. They talk about her teaching past and how a boat trip away with her won children has inspired her to publish her first children's book, Bobby Bitmore.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 22.11.20
Enhance your podcast experience with Sarah music choices:
Take That - The Flood
Calvin Harris - Summer
Haley Westenra - Heaven
2020-12-0719 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 62 - Dorothy MitchellThis week Paul talks to local Rossendale legend Dorothy Mitchell. She is well known in the valley for her tireless work for Rossedale Hospice and its fundraising and for her long history of nursing which she has now written a book a bout entitles "Old Nursing Times"
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 15.11.20
Enhance your podcast experience with her music choices below:
Wings - Mull of Kintyre
Michael Ball - Love Changes Everything
Nana Mouskouri - My Friend the Sea
2020-12-0623 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 61 - Rosie GarlandThis week Paul talks to novelist, poet, suffragette and all round creative wunderkind, Rosie Garland. They talk about her novels, her position as Writer in Residence of the Rylands Library and we hear experts from hr beautiful new poetry collection, "What Girls Do In The Dark".
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 08.11.20
Enhance your podcast experience with Rosie's musical choices:
The Chicks - Long Way Round
Cocteau Twins - Pearly Dewdrops' Drops
Motorhead - Ace of Spades
and check out Rosie's band, the March Violets here
2020-11-1531 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 60 - Lucardo RawtenstallThis week Paul talks to Simon and Molly from Lucardo Escape Rooms in Rawtenstall. They discuss how modern Role Playing Games have become the new form of storytelling, how the business has had to adapt during the Covid crisis and they launch an brand new competition on Rossendale Radio. Follow this link throughout November for a chance to win.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 01.11.20
Enhance your podcast with our guests' musical choices:
Urban Cookie Collective - The Key The Secret
The Killers - Mr Brightside
Whitney Houston - I...2020-11-0920 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 59 - Thick RichardThis week Paul chats to irreverent poet Thick Richard about his new collection, Read 'Em and Weep. He talks about the change in performance styles during the lock-down period, his work with the likes of Kate Tempest and Radio 6 Music and he reads his work in his own inimitable style.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 25.10.20
Enhance your podcast experience with his musical choices:
The Maytals - Just Tell Me
Delaney Davidson - Lackie's Men
Go! Team - Cookie Scene
2020-11-0127 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 58 - Book Talk Special - Kids OnlyThis week, Paul hosts another Book Talk Special, but this time, it's Kids Only! He speaks to three little book-worms about their favourite book and they chat about why reading is important to them.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 18.10.20
Enhance your podcast experience with our guests's musical choices:
Esther - Katy Perry - Firework
Evan - Shotgun - George Ezra
Edward - Gold - Spandau Ballet
Daniel - Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
2020-10-2720 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 57 - Simon HuntThis week Paul chats to teacher and first time author Simon Hunt about his brand new book Delilah Rose the Bogey Princess He talks about his inspiration (his daughter) and the instigators behind getting it published (his class) as well as the difficulties of teaching during the Covid crisis.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 11.10.20
Enhance your podcast experience with Simon's musical choices below:
Smashing Pumpkins - Tonight Tonight
The Who - Baba O'Riley
M83 - Interstellar Outro
2020-10-2225 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 56 - Richard EastonThis week Paul talks to Richard Easton about his debut, but long time coming poetry collection, "Words, Thoughts and Observations". He talks about his love of the environment and his long service in the Police force and how it has shaped his work. He also reads from the collection.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 104.7 FM 04.10.20
Enhance your podcast experience with Richard's musical choices here:
Madonna - Live to Tell
U2 - One Tree Hill
Gary Numan - I Die, You Die
2020-10-1130 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 55 - Jack Forrest, Bury Youth TheatreIn this week's episode, Paul chats to Bury Youth Theatre leader, Jack Forrest about how they have adapted their sessions to comply with COVID guidelines and about how the pandemic has affected theatre in general. They also bond over a shared love of a certain movie.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 27.09.20
Enhance your listening experience with Jack's musical selections:
McFly - No Worries
The Proclaimers - Sunshine On Leith
Huey Lewis and the News - The Power of Love
2020-10-0721 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 54 - Zoë Sîobhan Howarth-LoweThis week, Paul is joined on the phone by poet Zoë Sîobhan Howarth-Lowe who talks about her second collection 'I Have Grown Two Hearts', all about motherhood.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 104.7FM 20.09.20
Enhance your listening experience with her music choices.
Pharrell - Happy
The Huckleberries - Tipsy Goblin
AC/DC - Thunderstruck
2020-09-2723 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 53 - Marissa MooreThis week Paul chats to entertainment entrepreneur Marissa Moore about her sister projects, Tailspin Theatre and her children's party company Wish Upon A Star which offers special appearances from Disney Princesses.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 13.09.20
Enhance your enjoyment of the podcast with Marissa's music choices:
Charles and Eddie - Would I Lie To You?
Eagle Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
Meghan Trainor - Better When I'm Dancin'
2020-09-2016 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 52 - Rossendale PlayersThis week, Paul chats to the chair of local theatre company, the Rossendale Players, David West. He talks about their growth from the early days as a small ensemble to buying their own theatre, his thoughts on the future of local entertainment groups and how putting on a production really is a team effort.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 06.09.20
Enhance your enjoyment of the podcast by listening to David's music choices here:
Toto - Africa
Neil Young - Four Strong Winds
Simon and Garfunkel - Homeward Bound
2020-09-1424 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 51 - Punk In DrublicThis week's episode was recorded at Salford's Punk In Drublic, with excerpts of live comedy from Harriet Dyer and Ash Preston and poetry from Rebecca Roy, Thick Richard and Reece Williams.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on 30.08.20
Enhance the podcast with our guests' musical choices.
The Bluebells - Young At Heart
Kojey Radical - Water
The Chicks - March
2020-09-0728 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 50 - Rosa WrightThis week, Waffle celebrates its first birthday by catching up with its very first guest, poet Rosa Wright. She tells us how she has spent the last 12 months and how the COVID restrictions have impacted on her own but celebrates the launch of her new collection, For All My Mothers
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 23.08.20
Enhance your podcast experience with Rosa's 3 music choices.
The Beatles - From Me To You
The Spice Girls - Mama
Altered Images - Happy Birthday
2020-08-3019 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 49 - Tahira RehmanThis week Paul chats to young poet Tahira Rehman. She talks about the difficulties of first time self-publishing, her own podcast and we hear excerpts from her poetry collection, Mirages to Reality.
First broadcast on Rossendale Rdio 16.08.20
Enhance you listening experience with Tahira's music choices:
Coldplay - Yellow
Coldplay - The Scientist
Coldplay - Viva La Vida
2020-08-2327 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 48 - Geneviève WalshThis week Paul chats to Yorkshire based poet Geneviève Walsh about their two open mic nights, Spoken Weird and Spoken Queered, how music suffuses into their poetry and we hear about their upcoming collection.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 09.08.20
Enhance this week's podcast with Geneviève's music choices.
The Manic Street Preachers - Faster
Joy Division - Dead Souls
Placebo - Without You I'm Nothing
2020-08-1629 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 47 - Graeme HawleyThis week Paul talks to actor Graeme Hawley about his many roles including his villainous role in Coronation Street and they talk learning lines and the future of British Theatre.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 104.7 FM
Listen to Graeme's music choices here:
Beach Boys - God Only Knows
Nicola Benedetti (Vaughn Williams) - A Lark Ascending
Badly Drawn Boy - Once Around the Block
2020-08-0930 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 46 - Haili HughesThis week, Paul chats to teacher and author Haili Hughes about her fascinating new book, Preserving Positity: Choosing to stay in the classroom and banishing a negative mindset. They talk about what it is to be a teacher in modern times and her long history as a journalist.
First broadcast in Rossendale Radio 26.07.20
Haili's song choices are here for you to enhance your experience.
Prince - Let's Go Crazy
Kate Bush - This Woman's Work
Jeff Buckley - Last Goodbye
2020-08-0226 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 45 - Book Talk, with Laura, Aimee & RobertThis week Paul hosts a special Book Talk episode and talks to three very different readers about their current book choices; from Laura delving into the minds of villains, Robert waxing lyrical about the history of vinyl records and 10 year old Aimee charms us with her current favourites.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 104.7FM 19.07.20
If you would like to listen to their music choices, you can find them here.
Laura: 'Bittersweet Symphony' by the Verve
Aimee: 'Just Got Paid' by Sigala, Ella Eyre & Meghan Trainor
Robert: 'Tusk' b...2020-07-2324 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 44 - Gabby Hutchinson-CrouchThis week Paul talks to author and comedy writer, Gabby Hutchinson-Crouch about coming up through the ranks of television comedy writing and the new installment of her fantasy fiction Darkwood Trilogy.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 12.07.20
If you’ve enjoyed the chat about the music today, you can find links to our guest’s chosen tracks here:
‘Run with Us’ - Lisa Lougheed
‘Clouds and Starlight’ - Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture
‘Xanadu’ - ELO
2020-07-1930 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 43 - Andrew Knight-Hill PhDThis week Paul has a fascinating chat about where sound ends and music begins with Andrew Knight-Hill PhD, Senior Lecturer in Sound Design and Music Technology at the University of Greenwich, about his new book, Sound & Image: Audiovisual Practice and Aesthetics.
Samples used with kind permission: Incandescence, Andrew Knight-Hill and Mmabolela, Nikki Sheth
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 05.07.20
2020-07-1231 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 42 - Robert SteventonThis week, Paul chats to poet Robert Steventon about his open-mic might Punk in Drublic, how writing helps his mental health and we hear some of his new works.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on 28.06.20
2020-07-0529 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 41 - Coral RumbleThis week Paul talks with award winning children's poet Coral Rumble about her transition from teacher to poet and hear excerpts from her new collection.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on 21.06.20
2020-06-2826 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 40 - James FrithThis week, Paul chats to political campaigner James Frith about speech-writing for parliament, his books about his time as a novice Member of Parliament and the joys of getting to perform at Glastonbury with his band.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 14.06.20
2020-06-2124 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 39 - Amy Willoughby on Empathy DayThis week, ahead of Empathy Day on June 9th, Paul chats to assistant head and English teacher Amy Willoughby about working with Empathy Lab and the hows and whys of teaching empathy in schools.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 07.05.20
2020-06-0820 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 38 - Sadie DavidsonThis week Paul talks with poet Sadie Davidson about how she found her way to poetry as a new mother, her work to promote the work of the less privileged and her award-winning project Life Behind Bards.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 31.05.20
2020-06-0730 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 37 - Tiernan DouiebThis week, Paul gets the chance to chat to old friend and comedy king Tiernan Douieb about writing stand up, working along side some of TV's favourite comedians and encouraging kids to get up and be funny.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 25.05.20
2020-05-3131 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 36 - Valerie DewhurstThis week, Paul chats with school librarian and disco lover, Valerie Dewhurst.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 17.05.20
2020-05-2423 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 35 - Rose CondoIn this week's episode, Paul chats to Canadian performance poet Rose Condo about her work, being nominated for awards and her love of all thing Joss Whedon.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 10.05.20
2020-05-1726 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 34 - Poems For A PandemicThis week Paul talks to young writers whose work has been selected to part of a new anthology, Poems For A Pandemic, along with the book's curator, Angela Marston.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 03.05.20
2020-05-0522 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 33 - Neal ZetterThis week Paul talks to poet Neal Zetter about his children's poetry his love of punk and creating new superheroes and villains.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 26.04.20
2020-05-0328 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 32 - Jo CotterillThis week Paul has the immense pleasure of talking with award winning children's writer Jo Cotterill about her early days in drama, why she loves writing for younger readers and the pleasures and pitfalls of writing new work for a beloved franchise.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 19.04.20
2020-04-2429 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 31 - Joshua SeigalThis week, whilst still maintaining social distancing, Paul talks award-winning professional poet, performer and educator Joshua Seigal
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 12.04.20
2020-04-2028 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 30 - Laura ChepnerThis week on Waffle, Paul chats to teacher, writer and vegan restaurateur Laura Chepner
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 05.04.20
2020-04-1228 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 29 - Richard O'NeillThis week, still interviewing via phone lines due to the Corona virus lock-down, Paul chats with Richard O'Neill about his writing, his love of music and being an advocate for Men's Health.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 104.7 FM on 29.03.20
2020-04-0627 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 28 - Dominic BerryThis week Paul has the absolute pleasure of talking to fellow poet Dominic Berry about his work with children, being a Glastonbury poet in residence and how music and lyrics are some of his greatest inspirations.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 22.03.20
2020-03-2928 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 27 - Benjamin GuilfoyleThis week, Paul circumnavigates lockdown with a telephone interview with the Woolly Hat Poet and primary school teacher, Benjamin Guilfoyle. They discuss World Book Day, being creative whilst working in education and we hear some of his wonderful poetry.
First broadcast 15.03.20 on Rossendale Radio.
2020-03-2219 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 26 - World Book Day with Old Hall Primary SchoolThis week Paul celebrates world book day with the students and teachers of Old Hall Primary School in Bury and gets their feelings and opinions on what the day means to them and why they want to celebrate.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 08.03.20
2020-03-1516 min
Waffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 25 - Paul Davies of UkePunkThis week Paul chats with Paul Davis of Uke Punk about his influences as a song writer and punk ukelele performer and he performs some of his original work.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 23.02.20
2020-03-0127 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 24 - Booktalk Phone InThis week Paul chats to fellow Rossendale Radio presenters about their reading habits and their favourite books.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 16.02.20
2020-02-2322 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 23 - Long Lee Primary SchoolThis week Paul has the pleasure of working with Long Lee Primary School in Keighley doing poetry workshops. We hear from the teachers and the children themselves about how the workshops work and integrate the curriculum and what skills they are secretly learning underneath all the fun.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 09.02.20
2020-02-1618 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 22 - Empathy LabThis week Paul is back out on the road talking about fascinating new work from the Empathy Lab who are working with schools to encourage reading for not just literacy but also social awareness and empathy.
He talks to teachers in Wales who are integrating the programme into their curriculum and the team behind the project.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 02.02.20.
2020-02-0924 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 21 - Adam ChaseThis week Paul talks to teacher Adams Chase about how to engage children with literacy and encourage them to with their own writing.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 26.01.20
2020-02-0222 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 20 - Emma SpeedThis week Paul talks to Emma Speed about her long career working in radio, tv and the time she got to interview Princess Leia.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 12.01.20
2020-01-1925 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 19 - Rowan Ardill 202020This week Paul chats to Rowan Ardill about his serious fundraising endeavor of 202020 running 20 marathons in 20 days in 20 different cities in the hopes of raising £20,000 fin aid of homelessness, as well as his work with Parkrun and Ramsbottom Running Club.
Paul also reads some of his own running inspired poetry.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 05.01.20
2020-01-1221 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 18 - Best of 2019To mark the end of 2019 Paul has hand selected some highlights from the Waffle interviews from the past year.
Highlights include live music, a young grime artist and moving remembrance poetry from th'owd chap.
2020-01-0536 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 17 - Ian McMillanThis week Paul was privileged enough to meet up with poet, journalist and BBC broadcaster, Ian McMillan at the 'unfurling' of a new poetry exhibit focusing on Dementia awareness.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 22.12.19
2019-12-2926 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 16 - Ian EagletonThis week sees Paul chat to Ian Eagleton, teacher and creator of The Reading Realm, a new literacy app for younger readers, about books, apps and Mariah Carey.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on 15.12.19
2019-12-2233 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 15 - Tony HorneThis week Paul chats to fellow Rossendale Radio presenter Tony Horne about his other life as a ghost writer and what it means to be anonymous in the publishing world.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 08.12.19
2019-12-1530 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 14 - Elke Lowe & Sean SmithThis week Paul speaks with young vocalists and songwriters Elke Lowe and Sean Smith who have very different styles but share a common bond; they were both students of Paul's from his teaching days.
First Broadcast on Rossendale Radio 01.12.19
2019-12-0828 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 13 - Sir John Thursby Community CollegeThis week Paul squeezes 3 people into the studio to chat to Stephanie Byatt from Sir John Thursby Community College and her students Waleeja & Eshan about their experiences with the Shakespeare Schools Festival.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 24.11.19
2019-12-0119 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 12 - Andy N and Amanda SteelThis week's Episode sees Paul joined by writing couple Andy N and Amanda Steel about their individual and divergent writing styles and how they come together to write joint pieces.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on 17.11.19
2019-11-2422 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 11 - George MellingThis Remembrance week Paul talks to "Th' Owd Chap", poet George Melling about his unique journey into writing and his touching reminiscences of his family.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on 10.11.19
2019-11-1827 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 10 - Helen NugentThis week Paul talks to Helen Nugent about how she got in to journalism, writing for publications such as the Guardian and her online magazine, Northern Soul.
First Broadcast on Rossendale Radio 03/11/19
2019-11-1022 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 9 - Matt RynnThis episode Paul talks to singer songwriter Matt Rynn about his influences and what inspires him to write.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 27.10.19
2019-11-0223 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 8 - Steven Taylor (+ bonus feature)This week Paul talks to fellow poet Steven Taylor about how he approaches his poetry and the performance elements.
Bonus feature is a never before heard segment on Zambian teacher and inspirational singer songwriter Milz.
Interview with Steven Taylor first broadcast on Rossendale Radio 20/10/19.
Song by Milz used with kind permission.
2019-10-2728 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 7 - Jo WatsonThis week Paul chats with Jo Watson about writing for other people as a copywriter and the every day applications of writing that we might take for granted.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on 13/10/19
2019-10-2023 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 6 - Zoe Siobhan Howarth-LoweThis week Paul chats to fellow poet Zoe Siobhan Howarth-Lowe about the highs and lows of getting published and the what it's like to be a performance poet when you're an introvert.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 6/10/2019
2019-10-1324 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 5- Simon HuntWaffle Episode 5 - This week Paul talks to school teacher Simon Hunt about writing poetry with children and the international effects it can have.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on September 29th 2019.
2019-10-0628 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 4 - Christopher MoriartyThis week Paul talks to Christopher Moriarty about re-working some Dr Seuss, his time in education and setting up portals for other poets.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 15th September 2019.
2019-09-2224 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 3 - Sharon LoweThis week Paul chats with Sharon Lowe about her writing, performance and her work on the Wigan Diggers Festivals.
First Broadcast on Rossendale Radio 08.09.19
2019-09-1529 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 2 - Chris BainbridgeThis week's Waffle sees Paul chatting to the Bard of Bury, Chris Bainbridge featuring works from his new book, Driftwords.
First Broadcast on Rossendale Radio 01.09.19
2019-09-0828 minWaffle the bite sized podcastWaffle Ep 1 - Rosa WrightToday Paul is joined by poet and self proclaimed professional weirdo, Rosa Wright.
They chat about her route into performance poetry and her acting roles.
For more info on Rosa, check out her website
First Broadcast on Rossendale Radio 25.08.19
2019-09-0117 min