The Shrewsbury Biscuit Podcast

Join AL as he chats to "Karen" cast members Orla Jones, Steph Jerrard and Dean Raymond about how much they value the art of improv. Now we know that Improv is a bit like Marmite, some people see it as a valuable skill some find it a little silly. Regardless, we thought we would give it a go, let the hilarity pursue!  The guys discuss the new dynamic for the crowdfund. This ambitious project needs...

Throughout the pandemic there have been many changes to our lifestyles. One of the biggest changes was to the way we work. A lot of people got furloughed and a lot got sent to work at home. Going from the office to working at home has caused some positive and some negative effects. AL and new Biscuit co-host Amy are joined by Alex Ashton, social media manager for the Ryminster Group and Dr Joe Pea...

You may remember a while back when AL spoke to Kevin and Suzie Guerin from Shropshire Floats in Myddle, Shropshire. Well on this episode we speak to their daughter Abi Guerin, who is currently working in the North Sea, training to be a ship captain.  Joining us from her cabin, Abi talks about her reactions to the first steps out onto her new adventure. A huge ship that is used to install wind turb...

When it comes to raising money for charity AL knows a little bit, but when it comes to running marathons for charity, this is when things get a little hazy for him. So he has brought on an expert to talk him through the process. Enter Alan Lewis founder of Adrenaline Sporting Events.  Whether it's cycling or running, Adrenaline Sports Events build events that can cater for everyone. Midnight Ride,...

AL's good friend Stuart Goodwin joins the show to talk about podcasting. Having worked at Shrewsbury Prison for a few years acting, AL and Stuart have learned how to push each other to the limits and they really enjoy what they do. Stuart is a very talented actor who used to play the part of the "Thin Controller" at Thomas Land. He is also a tour guide of the Scottish Highlands. Stuart has become...

AL speaks to Salopian community champion Nick Jones. Since making such a huge contribution to Pod Aid Nick has been a top priority as a guest for the Biscuit. Who is Nick? What is his role at Throgmorton Associates and what is it he does? AL asks all of the important questions, including how he deals with the huge responsibility of handling other peoples money? We find out so much about this guy,...

Coming to you from Open Space, Oswestry we bring you episode 3 of Horses & Biscuits, the companion podcast for the production of "Karen" a TV pilot being brought to life by the Rocking Horse Media crew. Before we get the auditions for "Wesley" underway we bring you a podcast recorded in front of the 20 something cast and crew in the room. In 30 minutes we bring you 9 guests. The topic of the day?...

Tat Effby & Cherie Jerrard have both featured in some memorable episodes of the Biscuit. Now AL has them both together in an absolute dream of a show. AL chats to both Tat and Cherie about the Drawn Illustrator Fair which is taking place on 27th & 28th November at Shrewsbury Museum. AL asks how the last Drawn event went in June, what changes have been made and what visitors can look forward to. Th...

At Shrewsbury Food Festival AL met the guys from Cheer Unleashed. They put on an amazing performance and he was impressed with how passionate they were about cheer leading and community values. Coming to you from Pure Gym in Telford AL is chatting to Gabby, founder of Cheer Unleashed, a place where kids can learn how to become cheer leaders. We are also joined by young Jess, a patron of Cheer Unle...

Ron Morgan joins AL on the Biscuit for a second time to talk about his new book "Morgan The Travel". Covering Ron's life. Through his dances with cancer and his fascinating  career in the world of travel, an industry that has continuously evolved since Ron started way back when. Featuring  many walks down memory lane, "Morgan The Travel" offers the reader pages full of nostalgia and adventure, thr...

In the first episode of our coverage of Rocking Horse Media's production "Karen" we meet Rocking Horse boss Gareth Thomas, Steph Jerrard who is playing "Karen" and promising young actress Orla Jones who will be playing "Izzy". Karen is a pilot for a TV show that Rocking Horse are making and we are covering the production from the auditions, right up to the release. This episode is a great start to...

Episode 2 of Horses and Biscuits brings you reactions from the auditions that were held on the previous weekend to try and find the right actor for the role of Aled for the production of "Karen" We catch up with Gareth Thomas, Rocking Horse Media boss and Orla Jones aka "Izzy" We give you a brief run down of all of the participants of the auditions, building up to the reveal of who will be playing...

Getting inside the head of an artist is one of our favourite thing to do here at the Biscuit. When is comes to artistic minds we bring you a fine specimen in Matt Sewell..."The Bird Guy"  You can see Matt's work dotted around town. Opposite "Monty's", in The Market Hall, up-high in Petit-Glou even in the Rea Brook. You can pick up one of Matt's books or even give him a google and you will see for...

An episode that has been coming as long as The Biscuit has existed. AL is speaking to Mike Hale owner of Wrekin Whiskies.  Mike is a guy who had a "grown up job" in the world of project management, computers and spreadsheets until one day he decided to do something he enjoyed. That turned out to be creating his very own Whisky store, situated just on top of Wyle Cop. AL finds out about Mike's jour...

AL sits down with Kaye Gunner who has spent years working with her family to create a network of businesses that all work in connection with one another. AL is in awe of how Kaye and her family have turned businesses into something admirably successful. A cleaning business that offers both commercial and domestic services, a Lavender Hamper & Gifts shop on Butcher Row and an inspiration work ethic...

2 Years ago and event came to Shrewsbury that blew up in a Krazy big way. What was then called Shrewsbury Wacky Races was such a well received event that it went on to win The Best New Event of the Year by NOEA. The event attracted around 17,000 people to The Quarry and raised over £20,000 for a variety of charities. Then Covid happened... AL is joined by event organiser Sarah Belcher and head of...

Recorded at Shrewsbury Abbey, Alex Whiteley speaks to Nigel and Isla about the exciting conclusion to an 18 month restoration for the Organ "Hillie" that is 110 years in the making. When I think of a church organ, I think of a piano looking instrument that is surrounded by big tubes. That was my basic and only understanding. That was before this day, when I was invited INSIDE "Hillie" the organ. O...

When is the last time you visited The Soldiers Of Shropshire Museum situated inside Shrewsbury Castle? The museum holds one of the finest military collections in the country, with some very important and even controversial pieces that are definite conversation starters. During this interview, coming from the Mayor's Parlour inside the Castle, AL speaks to Collections Assistant, Lauren and Director...

Here is Part Two of our coverage of Shrewsbury Food Festival. AL walked the whole festival for 2 days gathering interviews with some of the fine people you are about to hear. There are too many to name but the podcast features interviews with: Emma Glyn (Shropshire Distillery) Darren Atkins (Gindifferent) Lajina Leal (Lajina Masala) Stu Woodings and his BarBus Kay Gunner (Lavender Hampers) Graham...

Here is part one of our coverage of Shrewsbury Food Festival. AL, armed with a mic, Caz armed with a camera and Timmy armed with youthful joy, the guys set off to speak to as many people as possible. The good feels of the festival can be heard through this episode. Gosh it felt good to get out! This episode includes the voices of: High Impact Sam Way (Harper Adams) Julia Dean Richards Brendan Hawt...

AL sits down with the wonderful Kerry Jones from Bloom Studios for a relaxed chat about what has been a very turbulent couple of years. Many have suffered, some more than most. The residents in Coleham have endured terrible flooding repeatedly, that on top of Covid makes for just...misery. We discuss the strength and resilience shown by the Coleham community. Kerry is such a positive person, despi...

Dan Thornhill (or as he is affectionately known as by many, "Green Day Dan") joins AL for a chat. In the first ever "in person" interview at AL's new place we find out all about this local budding musician. Dan's band "Someone Else" actually supplied the music for the first few episodes of the Shrewsbury Biscuit in the beginning of this thing we do, fun fact for you. Dan's Dad is a very well know...

Shrewsbury Folk Festival was back with a bang this year and Alex Whiteley had the privilege of walking around with a mic for the day. The aim was to try and sample the festival via a podcast. AL got so many great interviews with so many amazing people we feel he didn't do too bad at all. A huge thank you to everyone who spoke to AL on the day. This episode features: - Iron Men Severn Gilders - The...

AL chats to Beth Heath from Shropshire Festivals to find out everything we need to know about Shrewsbury Food Festival 2021. Last year, everything was cancelled, it was awful. Apart from a good little bit of respite for us locals brought by Beth & the team at Shropshire Festivals, when they thought of the Drive-in festivals last summer.  What we really need though is a full scale party featuring t...

Coming to you from Daily Brews in Shrewsbury, AL is speaking to the lovely Cherie Jerrard. Cherie is a local artist who you may have seen painting a giant tiger onto on of the BT boxes in Shrewsbury. Having spoken to Cherie for only a short period of time at DRAWN Illustrators fair, it was easy to see that there was more to Cherie, so here we are. Cherie talks us through her career and the path sh...