Shackbaggerly

Here we are again in a loose disorderly manner. In a word it's Shackbaggerly. This week Katie and Howard look at curtains, nuns and drink, ladies and perfume, Americans and fruit cake. There's time to look a some recipes too, which is a good thing, as that's what the podcast was originally about! Please feel free to get in touch. We love hearing from you, we read all the messages, and hopefully yo...

This week on Shackbaggerly food, for once, is at the forefront of Katie Johnson and Howard Middleton's conversation. From fish and chips to Cypriot Meze it's all here along with jet lag and doorbells. Howard and Katie also have a time for a geography lesson as another country joins the listener list. Keep up to date with Shackbaggerly via Facebook, Instagram and get in touch by email podcast@thesh...

This week Katie and Howard start and end the podcast in darkened rooms, not before time some would say! Katie remembers the 80s with a TV favourite. Howard is still waiting for a delivery. Hints and tips on looking after your kitchen utensils in true Shackbaggerly style. If there's time you could hear about some vintage recipes too. If you're new to Shackbaggerly it features Great British Bake Off...

If you're a regular listener you'll know Shackbaggerly means in a loose disorderly manner. This week for Howard Middleton and Katie Johnson is no exception. For example: Howard doesn't seem to know what a hand dryer is. Katie's visit to the hairdresser takes an unexpected turn. Food and old recipes do get a mention with Beef Wellington, at a cost, Fanny Craddock behind the scenes gossip and Howard...

Welcome to episode 54 of Shackbaggerly. As ever Howard and Katie begin with every intention of talking about food and old recipe books, but as usual, it's not too long before they go off piste! This week, for example, the saga of the bar stool, Katie's pond extension and Howard's mum consumer testing of toilet roll. It could only be Shackbaggerly. Please remember to click the subscribe button wher...

This week Howard and his mum do a spot of people watching in the A&E department. Katie wonders why people can be so noisey in the cinema. Old recipes do make the final edit with 'Split Peas' and 'The Web Footed Cookbook' As ever Shackbaggerly rarely disappoints! Episode 54 will be available next Friday 11th March from 9am UK time.    

Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday Shack...bagger...ly, Happy birthday to you. One year on Katie and Howard are still going...   ...on! This week: Cake, cake and more cake. Is Howard carbon nautral? Katie's online shopping substitutions. Where is the most unusual place to fall asleep? Oh yes and old recipes do get a mention too. Once again Katie Johnson and Howa...

As ever with Shackbaggerly Katie Johnson and Howard Middleton go off on one. They start chatting about a cookery demonstration and end up talking T-Shirts. Stormy weather is predicted in the UK this week so Howard and Katie talk about Dudley a town in the UK... if you can follow their thoughts and can keep up, this week's episode is for you. Also does Katie keep a record of what's been featured in...

Whoop whoop we've reached 50! Who would have thought a podcast about things in a loose disorderly manner could reach its half century? This week Howard Middleton (The Great British Bake Off) and Katie Johnson (Wot's Cooking) chat about Greys Anatomy, Chicago Fire, Superbowl 56, Coronation Chicken and Finland. Whilst, some how, sounding like they know what they're talking about! We'd love to hear f...

Welcome to episode 49 of Shackbaggerly. In a packed edition this week Katie Johnson and Howard Middleton chat about... Deep breath: The Great British Menu, a moose, a walnut tree, a trampoline, Dutch Ovens, Pears Soap, first aid, onion rings, Ice Airport Alaska and life models. We may have missed something out so we may have to listen again just in case! Join Howard and Katie next Friday when they...

Join Howard Middleton (Great British Bake Off - Season Four) and Katie Johnson (Often Vulgar) for another trip down memory lane in this week's Shackbaggerly Podcast. Is Howard a look-a-like for Michael Gove or Rosemary Shrager? Katie's still struggling with moles in the garden, but help could be on the way, and when did 'Gas Regulo' fall from use and become simply 'Mark'? As usually Katie and Howa...

Seven days on and Howard is still educating Katie about bras! Will this week be the time to burn one? Katie has a problem with moles, the little creature not the blemish on your skin, what suggestions will Howard come up with to get rid of the little critters? Food wise Katie thinks she's found the first cookbook to mention calories. Howard is praised for his cooking ability and how he's tackled a...

Last week during episode 45 Katie Johnson and Howard Middleton had a 'Beep Beep Beep' this week it's 'Bum Bum Bum' Howard goes online to buy a bra. Katie discovers a rare cookbook by Mary Dickerson Donahey and they both fondly remember the Fondant Fancy? Plus trousers with a difference, rude recipes and a new Doctor Who character. Once again only on Shackbaggerly. All new episode next Friday avail...

Welcome to 2022 and another episode of Shackbaggerly with Howard Middleton and Katie Johnson. This week Cornish Pasties from Spain... Howard remembers entering a chilli eating competition, how could he forget?...  Katie enjoys a late night... Plus a cheese cake recipe with a difference - it's adults only. Yes another typical week in the world of The Shackbaggerly Podcast. Please subscribe to...

As 2021 comes to an end Howard Middleton and Katie Johnson muse over New Year traditions, Christmas mishaps, the ongoing crochet challenge and some hangover cures. Vicki's trifle update... did Howard's advice help?  Katie and Howard return with a new episode on Friday 7th January 2022 available from 9am (UK time) Please feel free to get in touch via Instagram, Facebook or email podcast@thesha...

Seasons Greetings from Katie Johnson and Howard Middleton. This week, as the big day draws closer, Howard has a problem with the front door. Katie turns to alcohol. Papa's Pancakes from 1964, Snickerdoodle's cira 1972 and the obligatory Sprouts. Join Howard and Katie next Friday, New Year's Eve, for the last episode of 2021.   

This week on Shackbaggerly Katie Johnson and Howard Middleton prepare for the festive season. As ever Howard and Katie go off at a tangent so expect baking, recipes and ladies fingers. As it's Christmas Time they burst into song... well more of a pop really with a rendition of Sleigh Ride. Only on Shackbaggerly. Back next Friday 24th just in time for the big day. Seasons Greetings from the UK.

This week Howard Middleton and Katie Johnson discuss, amongst other things, Crochet, Christmas Carols and Puddings. Howard's mum is thrilled that he's bought her some Brussel Sprouts. Katie introduces Howard to a 'Reserved Vicar' It's a typical week in the world of Shackbaggerly. Join Katie and Howard next Friday for episode 42 when you can hear if they're in good voice for a Christmas Sing-a-long...

Well they've made it to episode forty. Katie Johnson along with Howard Middleton are still living in a loose and disorderly manner. This week Howard's bedtime habits, Pomegranate Bark, a listener has a snooze during the podcast and are they chestnuts or pieces of sweet and sour chicken? All will become clear in the next 25 minutes. See you next week for episode 41. Available from Friday 10th Decem...

This week... Big breath... Bette Davis, Cher, Audrey Hepburn, a visit to the vet, mug shopping, snow boarding and the Great British Bake Off Final 2021. Katie and Howard cover a lot of subjects but is there any time for old recipes? Listen to episode 39 to find out. If you'd like to get in touch with Howard Middleton and Katie Johnson it's easy email podcast@theshackbaggerly.co.uk  Episode 40...

Seven days on and what's happened in the world of Shackbaggerly with Katie Johnson and Howard Middleton? Well Howard's been doing some decorating but not cakes. Katie invented a new cocktail, by accident, and it isn't likely to be on sale anywhere. "Would you like some Victoria Sponge for lunch" asks Howard and there's a holiday season treat for Katie.  Please follow us on social media for mo...

This week on Shackbaggerly Episode 13 revisited. For whatever reason after only a few weeks this podcast vanished overnight. Katie and Howard covered many subjects and we can only guess if it was Katie's prostitute story, Howard wondering what grows 10 inches at night or maybe 'bosom' is a censored word on the internet... unlikely we know but Episode 13 disappeared without a trace. So in its full...

Another week has passed and also a sell by date which means Howard's mum wants him to complain on her behalf. Katie mistakes a teapot for a dog. Howard is planning for Christmas by making snowmen and Katie recounts the tale of a fire during a cookery demonstration and no it wasn't Fanny Craddock. Episode 38 will be available next Friday from 9am (UK Time) Join Katie Johnson and Howard Middleton fo...

As ever on the Shackbaggerly Podcast Katie Johnson and Howard Middleton start off with good intentions to deal with one topic in a comprehensive manner... but this is Shackbaggerly after all therefore it's not long before they go off on one! This week Butter Eating, Critical Birds, a Russian Cookery Book and Fanny Craddock on tour.  If you haven't already please subscribe to Shackbaggerly so...

This week Katie Johnson and Howard Middleton muse over lockdown underwear, functional food and the C word makes an appearance. There's drinks confusion for Howard's mum and it seems Katie and 'H' could be secret Fanny Craddock fans but it comes at a price! We love hearing from you. To get in touch either email podcast@theshackbaggerly.co.uk or find us on Instagram and Facebook.