Happy Talk

HT Podcast 73, Christmas 24, The Legend of Krampus 06.12.2024 13:38 ↓

In this episode Bryan explores the Christmas legend of Krampus

HT 72, Christmas 24 EP5, Jade Leahy Christmas Memory 02.12.2024 3:45 ↓

Bryan chats with children's author and equestrian Jade Leahy about her Christmas recollections

HT 71, Christmas 24 Ep4. Joe Kenyon, a Christmas memory 02.12.2024 21:10 ↓

In this episode Bryan revisits a previous conversation with Joe Kenyon about his Christmas recollections

HT 70, Christmas 24 Ep 3, Matt Panesh meets Santa 02.12.2024 9:54 ↓

Matt Panesh recalls the time he met Santa in this Christmas memory episode.

HT 69, Christmas 24 Ep 2. Peter Wade Christmas memory. 02.12.2024 3:19 ↓

Bryan catches up with local historian Peter Wade and asks him to share a Christmas memory.

HT 68, Christmas 24 Ep 1. An introduction to Christmas memories 02.12.2024 4:29 ↓

In this introductory episode Bryan sets the seen for a series of Christmas recollections from people he has met along the way.

HT 67, It's Poetry in the Bath 26.11.2024 7:55 ↓

In this episode Bryan talks with long time collaborator and Morecambe spoken word guru Matt Panesh who introduces a new, regular poetry night taking place at the Bath Hotel in Morecambe.

HT 66, The Bay Veteran's Association 11.11.2024 22:52 ↓

Working with local armed forces veterans, Bryan finds out more about how the organisation suports local veterans as Armistice Day 2024 events take place locally.

HT 65, A Halloween offering, stories and poetry 28.10.2024 24:54 ↓

In this episode Bryan gets all spooky with some poems and stories for the dead of night!

HT 64, Escape to Make 10.10.2024 28:04 ↓

In this episode Bryan chats with the team at E2M, Escape to Make, and discovers more of the many creative opportunities they offer local 11 to 18 year olds.

HT 63, Rambling the Morecambe way 25.09.2024 25:10 ↓

In this episode Bryan discovers more about a long established rambling group from Morecambe.

HT 62, Lancaster Litfest October 2024 17.09.2024 27:32 ↓

In this episode Bill Swainson from Lancaster Litfest talks to Bryan about the festival which has been running since 1978.

HT 61, A Black Axe Day 05.09.2024 13:49 ↓

Kyle from The Black Axe Throwing Company in Lancaster joins Bryan to chat about the benefits of the hobby

HT 60, Joanna & Pav's JP Bakery 05.09.2024 11:21 ↓

In this episode, join Bryan as he chats with artisan bakers in Morecambe.

HT 59, A murderer's public hanging 19.08.2024 9:22 ↓

In this episode local historian Peter Wade tells the story of public hangings and their popularity in Lancaster through the tale of the Chorley shoemaker convicted of murdering his wife.

HT Podcast 58, 50th anniversary of local government changes 19.08.2024 18:33 ↓

In this episode local historian Peter Wade looks at the changes that took place to local government 50 years ago and what that meant locally.

HT Podcast 57, A Cultural Exchange 21.06.2024 7:04 ↓

In this episode Bryan chats with Izzy Schmier about a German cultural exchange with Morecambe where her 3 students go to local primary schools.

HT Podcast 56, Sam Pritchard, Cards for Fighting Loneliness 21.06.2024 40:33 ↓

Bryan speaks with Sam Pritchard about her Cards for Fighting Loneliness project

HT Podcast 55, Bryan and The Morecambe Fringe Shows 21.06.2024 10:36 ↓

In this episode Bryan has a chat with himself about his two shows coming up at the local Fringe festivals in July 2024

HT Podcast 54, John Metcalfe and The Mizzen Crew 11.06.2024 19:33 ↓

In this episode John Metcalfe speaks with Bryan about all things sea shanty and local group The Mizzen Crew.

HT Podcast 53, An Exciting New Festival In Morecambe 11.06.2024 12:33 ↓

In this episode Bryan hears about the new Martime Festival which takes place in Morecambe in August 2024.

HT Podcast 52, The Gregson Centre, Lancaster 11.06.2024 33:11 ↓

In this episode Bryan chats with Archie and Jack from the Gregson Centre about the centre's 40 years at the heart of the Freehold community and what it offers to local residents today.

HT Podcast 51, Sophie Anderson, children's author 10.05.2024 29:26 ↓

Local author Sophie Anderson chats with Bryan about writing for children.

HT Podcast 50, Anthony Padget & Crowdfunding for local creatives 19.04.2024 27:45 ↓

In this episode local sculptor Anthony talks to Bryan about plans for a celebration of the artistic in July about about a crowdfunding initiative that will recognise and support local creatives.

HT Podcast 49, The origins of LGBT with Peter Wade 11.04.2024 16:50 ↓

Peter Wade talks about the LGBT movement locally in an enlightening chat with Bryan.