The Podclarkes

In which we hear about houses, houses and more houses! It's houses all the way down... and they go all the way to the top! Why is it spelled houses but pronounced howziz? Don't listen if you want to find out, we don't answer that question here. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guess who's back, back again? No, not him, but us! After an unplanned holiday, we return to discuss, well, holidays. We hear about childhood trips from the parents, the original spark (or lack thereof) of their international move, and when I had to make a nail biting choice between being cold and peaceful, or warm and disturbed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We delve deeper into Shtee's experience at the Presidential Prayer Breakfast, how simplicity is often the answer, and some genial chat about the early internet. No spoilers, but we discuss the dial up tone at one point and I promised to insert it at the end of the episode, which I did. The particular recording I yoinked was recorded by William Termini on his iMac G3, and I found the recording from...

It's not Bertie, it's just episode thirty. We get a live reading of an historic document, learn about the dangers of being available around movers and shakers, and a couple of presidentially-adjacent stories... yowzer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling fine at episode twenty-nine. We hear about yet another mid-air drama and discuss our family holiday to South Africa. Show note: the wing-walker Shtee mentions is Gladys Ingle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 28 a speech is written but not read, a peanut allergy is mentioned but not heeded, and Shtee feels the allure of power... dangerous times in The Podclarkes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the twenty seventh episode, Shtee tells us about some precious cargo he dumped in his car boot, something surprising hidden up a sleeve, and a why launches are good, but in one case, less so. Also Mutts sounds like she's down a well for no particular reason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time it's all about a secret spy spilling secret spy secrets! Or something. Also we hear more detail about the project that took up 15 years of Shtee's working life, Education Saves Lives. You can learn more about them and what they're up to now on their website: https://educationsaveslives.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are promised one great story, but we get a couple of bonuses too! We hear about all Shtee's hopes being pinned on one international logistics operation, an unfortunate case of mistaken pedal identity, and a hitchhiker who answered a prayer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Clarke siblings demonstrate by their mere existence, good things come in twos. So here's another episode feat. Mutts! This time we hear about Shtee quitting his job and learning something about himself, Mutt's ability to balance the scales of life, and Shtee's once in a lifetime trip that he wouldn't want to make again anyway thank you very much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Sound the horn! The horn of triumph and of a new Podclarkes episode feat. special guest Mutts! This time we hear some snippets of life from when we were young'uns - including a gruesome tale (with a skip warning), an American choir, more cars (of course), and yet another mid-air drama (when will they end?!). See you next time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we hear about an enthusiastic tea-spiller, a food related problem, and a bonus mid-air drama. We also touch on the Climate Change topic which we want to do more of. So keep us honest, and tune in today. Actually don't because we aren't on the radio. But do listen on Spotify! Or wherever you get podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 21 of The Podclarkes, Shtee reads some excerpts of letters sent between him and Mutts, we talk about some of his best wheels 'n' deals, and an unexpected amount of horror chat for a family podcast. And to round it off, a surprise tear! (and not the ripping paper kind, either...) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Double-double-digits calls for enthusiasm! We talk about obeying rules, the silliness of some fears, and hear about Shtee making an impromptu visit to remote Pakistan, and the balance of being in power vs our perception of those in power. Big stuff! There's also a rabbid cat. Or is there?? Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 is un neuf! We chat indistinctly about primary school memories, then we hear a sobering witness account of the aftermath of the battle of Barentu, and round it off with an oversubscribed plane with one lucky upgradee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month you're getting a nose-bleed life-hack you didn't know you needed to know, an unsolicited philosophical observation about power, and memories of Elizabeth the chef who is, in fact, not a person... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we hear about Mutts 'n' Shtee being very nice to border control, followed by a trip to the unfamous Egyptian Perfume Factory, and finally Shtee's visit to Buckingham Palace for a tea party. What more could you want in a 17th episode?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crumbs on a stick, it's sweet, sweet episode 16! We hear about Shtee & Mutt's moving into their first home, their first career moves in the new area, and two opposing outcomes to two similar situations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shtevie takes a break from the chronological order of things and we discuss that most transportable of things, cars! We hear how Shtee was nearly zapped by an electric car, his ingenious early-adoption of the car phone concept, and... oh yes, that time he cut a car in half. Same old same old. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wotcher. Super special guest star (Auntie) Rosie Clarke features, and we hear stories about Shtee's attempts to do eight border crossings without his passport, an aviation industry secret NO-ONE wants you to KNOW, and a photo that... well you've read the title. And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The luckiest episode! In that it is not unlucky, yet is episode 13. That's lucky right?! Feat. some tangential chat about Tommy's annual running habits (we thankfully skip over his date of birth this time), a barrel is scraped and in it a treasure is found, Shtee talks about setting up a refugee camp in Sudan, and his favourite airport landings, amongst other adventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

We had a COVID induced break but we're back with a new episode! Hip-hip, yahoo! This time we hear more about Shtee's parents, a controversial orphanage rescue mission, and a few more details of the Shtee & Mutts Origin Story (including a nail biting ring purchase). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two tall men, episode eleven! Shtee wends his way back to home soil eventually, but not without event! Re-appearing meals is an unfortunate recurrent theme this month, but there is also a heartening message or two hidden amongst the chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this double-digit episode we get some excellent bee keeping tips, hear about the surprising generosity of a stranger, and get regaled about Shtee's chaotically epic departure from Zambia, featuring a bus journey to remember... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You'd never guess it at this time of year, but it's a CHRISTMAS themed episode. We hear about Shtee's childhood traditions, some unexpected yuletide tears, and how he ended up in the Philippines for his most memorable Christmas Eve to date. For anyone listening with kids, this episode contains spoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.