The Shrewsbury Biscuit Podcast

From wine salesman to acting on "The Crown" - Shane, Luke and Alex Yousefi take some time to learn about their guest Edward Tidy's journey.  Ed is one of the cast members that will be taking part in Luke and Alex's project "Reduced To Clear" Appalling network issues do not dampen the spirits throughout this episode. What did you think of Paddington 2?

Coming to you from the Sabrina Boat as she cruises up and down the Severn, AL speaks to owner Dilwyn Jones. As they sit comfortably, drinking great coffee AL and Dilwyn talk about where the Sabrina Boat came from? What work had to be done to make her look as good as she does now? And what it's like to work with what is considered to be a true moving Shrewsbury landmark? This is such a stunning epi...

A couple of weeks ago AL interviewed Ed Ryder and Sean Horgan from the stunning short film, "Country Lines" However, AL forgot to turn his mic on! SO...Here we are with the second attempt at making this interview. AL and Shane are joined by Ed and Sean to discuss what went into make this film, what the influences were and the important ingredients to make a good mocumentary. Internet gremlins trie...

Coming to you from the stunning Community Garden in Castelfields, AL is joined by Clare from Lovely Land. When it comes to community wellbeing, Clare has her ear well and truly close to the ground. Her and the great team behind Lovely Land bring a real sense of purpose when it comes to bringing their local community together. Whether its embracing and nurturing nature in the green spaces around th...

In the 4th instalment of Reduced To Clear: Biscuits Shane sits down with writer/directors Luke Allen and Alex Yousefi to find out how things have progressed since that last time they spoke. Luke and Alex are putting together a film called Reduced To Clear, which features an all star cast. We have had the privilege of following the progress from the beginning. Find out what developments have occurr...

Join AL as he speaks to the amazing Niall McCann. The National Geographic explorer discusses where his life of adventure began. From Shrewsbury, to travelling around the world, how does this happen? Niall is also the conservation director for National Park Rescue who has done sensational work in protecting the dangerously over poached African national parks. Niall tells us the breath-taking result...

AL sits down with June Meagher to talk about meditation, holistic therapy and wellbeing. For many years June has offered so much to the community of holistic therapists, clients and well...anyone that needs her help really. Working closely with the UGC in Shrewsbury (Universal God Centre) June is very well adept in offering people solutions, as well as being connected with the who's who of Shropsh...

AL and Shane sit down with Kimberley from Swoon Worthy. What is Swoon Worthy? Well the guys ask all the right questions to find out, as well as a bit about Kimberley and her journey from America, to the UK and then falling hard in love with Shrewsbury. The guys have fun with this episode, trying to understand how an interior designer maintains a sense of continuity, does it add pressure of does it...

AL and Shane are joined by 2 exciting guests. Popular, local musician and man of many talents Andy O'Brien and Malcolm Evans from Deliv 2, a brand new delivery service that uses e-bikes to remain green. The guys ask all of the important questions to try and find out the how's, whys and when's. Malcolm explains how Deliv 2 was created and what they can offer. Andy, well he's just good at everything...

AL sits down with Trevor Wilkins from Stage and Studio Services or SASS. AL wants to find out how Trevor got to where he is today. How does young Trevor translate to the guy we see today? What lessons did he learn during his days out on the road?  How has COVID effected SASS? How does Trevor approach making a robot?!! This is the perfect opportunity for AL to geek out over microphones and equipmen...

Joining AL today from the wonderful D&D room at Nerdy Café (thanks Tom!) are Amanda Murray and Ian Ross McNamee from Ghost Dog Films. They are here to talk about their new videogame release "I Saw Black Clouds" The game is at type of game called a FMV which stands for Full Motion Videogames, which is an interactive movie that was filmed in many locations in Shropshire.  We have many questions abou...

Welcome to the 3rd instalment of Reduced To Clear: Biscuits. Today Shane, Luke and Alex Yousefi speak to Winter Foenander who is a brilliant comic/actor. He has a part in the upcoming film, Reduced To Clear. In this fun episode the guys discuss Winter's backstory, take part in some cool improv, discuss picking up coffee from the canoe drive-thru and what life has been like for a grounded stand-up...

AL and Jules are at Shropshire Floats in Myddle. Having tried the floatation tank and Sun Room for the first time, AL gets behind the mic with Jules and owners Kevin and Susie to discuss his experiences. Most importantly the discussion moves to a business that had only been open for 8 weeks before the pandemic hit. Not only had Shropshire Floats not had enough time to pick up momentum, but there w...

AL and Jules chat with Connor Bishop who is a PT from Endorph Fitness. We find out Connor's story, how he became a PT, the challenges behind offering Zoom sessions as opposed to being in the gym. Speaking of the gym, what does Connor offer that the gym doesn't? Well find out right here. AL asks the important question of, 'when it comes to training via Zoom how do you perform when you're injured, i...

AL and Deedee sat down with Minola Moss who has a stunning business based in The Parade Shops in Shrewsbury. Minola came in for an interview a year ago to talk about her Eyelash Salon that she was trying to open during the pandemic, such an interesting prospect to think about. Well Minola has had a stop-start-stop situation going since opening last year and hasn't had a fair run of things. Instead...

AL and Jules sit down with Amy Hughes, who is a very talented local baker, who has a fantastic, beautiful looking product. Find out how Amy has put all of this together and what drives her. AL talks about the hurdles he has had to jump over to get the Biscuit to where it needs to be and praises Amy for already beating him to that final position. Give amysapron2020 a follow on Instagram and take a...

AL and Shane speak to Gaynor from Vinterior which is a beautiful store based on Wyle Cop in Shrewsbury. Gaynor was a guest on the second edition of the Virtual Market Showcase, however that show was full of technical difficulties so we invited her back. Vinterior is such a unique store full of wonder, very much like its owner. Shane put it in the best way during his chat with Gaynor "you have such...

What is Flooglebinder? Well AL is speaking to co-founder of Flooglebinder (lets keep saying it it's fun) Ian Taylor.  Imagine being able to travel around the world, to some of the most beautiful, remote places around the world. To go on a holiday that is ethical, offers sustainability and could be life changing.  This is what Flooglebinder offers. AL and Ian talk about what it means to be able to...

Jules and AL speak to owner of Life of Riley Bakery and pet Boutique, Sarah Meredith. Such a wonderful business that is helping pet owners across the country, with carefully developed treats, cakes and essentials. What is the origin of Sarah's business and how has it grown so well known and loved by many? Hear Sarah's story right here on the (dog) Biscuit! :)

Joining AL and Shane is Ben Coates from Moogies Media. We discuss how Ben has been getting on throughout the pandemic and what we are all looking forward to when the world re-opens. The world is going through the largest simultaneous feeling of grief ever. Our way of lives have been effected collectively in some way shape or form. The guys discuss the effect this has had on them individually. Here...

Team Biscuit has grown in numbers. We very proudly present new Biscuiteers James Warman and Phill Morris, these great chaps are our new photographers. James and Phill are 2 very different photographers, with their own styles and are both (respectfully) at different stages of their careers. We are very excited to find out more about how this dynamic is going to work. How better to induct someone in...

AL catches up with Sarah Hopper, who runs the delightful Ferndell B&B. When they last spoke the world was a different place, yet Sarah was still running a very exciting treasure hunt across the town, very much like she is still today. The emphasis may have changed a little, with the B&B closed due to Covid, generating a bit of funding to survive is to be expected, yet a tenner to get the opportuni...

Al and Dee start off the March collection of the Open Studio Sessions with an impromptu podcast. There is nothing better than just being able to just hit record and chat. This is a great sounding general catch up with these 2 Biscuiteers. One of the key topics, the Big Town Plan and the rumours behind the Granada Theatre being messed about with, AL comes up with an alternative solution.

Shane, Luke and Alex Yousefi catch up with actor Simon Fisher-Becker who will be starring in Reduced To Clear. Previously, Simon has starred in Dr Who, Harry Potter and even an Oasis music video. But who is Simon, where did it all begin for him and what he can tell us about his career?

AL sits down with Luke Crump. You may have seen his fantastic artwork on the front cover of the Mar/Apr 2021 edition of My Shrewsbury Magazine. AL and Luke spoke very briefly last year at the stunning Bloom Studios in Coleham (shout out to Kerry Jones) when they sat and discussed the Cartoon festival with the late, great Tim King.  Now though a year or so on and the world has changed a great deal....