THE SHY LIFE PODCAST

Here we are for episode 182 - in which we hear all about Charlie Grrr's current dating situation before learning about another occasion where Charlie got extra close to a pie named Charisma - an association which ended in heartbreak. We hear from the regulars - there are also poems and a 1995 Sutton Park clip. Our n ext episode, number 183 sees us heading back onto the airwaves for July's OFFICIAL...

Here we are for episode 181 - and in a change from the advertised programme we have an impromptu LIVE show on Pride48! We have guests - my niece, Alena - over from the States and also top fashionista, Anastaaaaasia Anastasia who Yeti Uncle John attempts to interview and Cromitty regresses back to a past life. Pretty normal stuff - but do please take a listen anyway! Our n ext show, #182 sees us re...

Here we are for episode 180 - in which we head for Denmark, to holiday in the city of Copenhagen. We visit galleries and museums - take a boat trip and spend lazy afternoons in public parks! It's all good. Only it would appear that there is slightly more going behind the scenes than we ever realised - as Cromitty points out at the end of the show. Our n ext episode, number 181 sees us catching up...

Here we are for episode 179 - in which we meet my old friend. Leigh Robertson, from the podcast Chewing The Cud. We discuss a recent cinema trip - musing how many dinosaurs we have seen on the streets recently and then we move onto music and beyond. We hear from the regulars - there are also poems - only old enemy of the show, Zap is on hand to cause as much trouble as possible. Of course we soldi...

Here we are for episode 178 of THE SHY LIFE PODCAST and in a change to the scheduled episode we hear from Yeti Uncle John who has recorded a diary during recent training for his new job as a tour guide in space. We hear from Paul, Cromitty, Martin, Bettina and Dameus - not to forget Ikk who plays a big part in events. There are also poems and SUTTON PARK clips - but it's all a tad different to the...

Here we are for episode 177 - which was our show for the Pride48 Live Summer Streaming Event 2018! It's a busy show and Nick joins me in the studio to help me out! We discuss the event so far - hear from Ikk and Martin and also Dameus and Bettina and keep up with comments in the chat-room. Not only that but we revive The Vinyl Vault with some of Nick's retro single choices and Cuthbert The Robot a...

Here we are for episode 176 - which  sees the return of two previous guests of the show - Beverley From Work and Toppie Smellie from The Smellcast. Beverley and I discuss some of her favourite music whilst enjoying the sunny weather - whilst Toppie and I get up early to chat about coffee and thinking back to a fictional summer picnic that they once didn't have. There are also poems and we catch up...

Here we are for episode 175 - it's the first of two live shows this month... There are also some poems from Paul's book SHY YETI'S INCREDIBLE PIE-CRUST COLLECTION which has just celebrated its 10th anniversary! Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John make an appearance - there is chatter about the forthcoming June Live Pride48 Streaming Event and also some familiar faces in the chat-room; thanks to all of yo...

Here we are for episode 174 -  Paul and Nick discuss the music of 1987 and compare what was big in the UK with what was big at the same time in the US! All that and there is chat with the regulars, a poem or two and clips from SUTTON PARK from 1993.   Our next episode, number 175 sees Mr Yeti embarking on the first of two live shows that he is doing in June... Do join us, won't you?! Please email...

Here we are for episode 173 - which sees the welcome return of Wifey Jo! We discuss what she's been up to and compare notes on the recent Royal Wedding, forthcoming holidays and new music. We also have listeners questions this time around - from Jay The Hauntcub and also from Andrew and Lisa of the Round The Archives podcast. We hear from all of the regulars throughout the episode and there is als...

Here we are for episode 172 - in which Mr Yeti heads back to Radio Wey - not once but THREE TIMES!! Paul catches up with Tim and Nathan for poetry, stories and chat and we even meet Nathan's mum and hear from her. Yeti Uncle John is a guest in the studio and we also hear from some of the other regulars. This is a compilation of our last three visits to The Virtual Pub in February, March and May 20...

In a change to our scheduled episode we have a true SHY LIFE PODCAST exclusive in which  we meet Paul work-mate - Beverley - who we have wanted to interview since episode 1! We discuss work, issues in soaps and studying for degrees in the evening whilst juggling a busy family! We had great fun - she will definitely be back soon; we hope you enjoy our conversation! There are also a couple of poems...

Here we are for episode 170 - and we've gone all poetic on you again... We're celebrating 10 years since I published my book, SHY YETI'S INCREDIBLE PIE-CRUST COLLECTION and a selection of the lesser-read pieces are presented for your entertainment. Yeti Uncle John also helps out and we have messages from Bettina, Dameus, Ikk and Charlie Grrr. Cromitty and Martin also have a somewhat bizarre clip f...

Here we are for episode 169 - in which Paul and Bettina catch-up; Bettina also has questions for him from Jay The Hauntcub. Meanwhile Yeti Uncle John uncovers something weird in the Library Podcasting Studios and Martin has an unfortunate accident whilst presenting old SUTTON PARK clips. There are also poems and many various goings on from the regulars.   Our next episode, number 170 sees Paul cel...

Here we are for episode 168 - our LIVE Pride48 Show for May 2018! After a slight hiccup at the start  we catch up with Toppie Smellie and Trowby and Lisa in the chat-room, hear about Mr Yeti's recent trip and speak briefly with both Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John. All this and we have extra material - some SUTTON PARK clips and further random questions with Nick G and Andy C.  (We'll have more next...

Here we are for our bumper-length bank holiday weekend extra-special episode 167 where Paul catches up with two old friends, Nick G - who we've met many times and also Andy C who we've met just the once; anyway we're here to ask them a number of random questions which will result in a whole lot of chatter. There are also poems and SUTTON PARK clips, not to mention a few words from the regulars.  ...

Here we are for episode 166 - in which Paul catches up with new friend, Gordon The Crypt-keeper who he first met late last year and had promised to invite back to introduce his Christmas Special; only he forgot... Expecting to make his apology, instead Paul finds himself embarking on a rather bizarre podcast recording exercise - we also meet Gordon's boss, Dolly! This episode also includes plenty...

Here we are for episode 165 - in which Paul accompanies Ikk to a special alien hospital in London to ensure that all is well after his recent illness. Along the way there are poems - messages from the regulars and some messages between our cast and Big Fatty; not two mention old SUTTON PARK clips too .  Our next episode, number 166 sees Paul reunited with his friend Gordon The Cryptkeeper for an i...

Here we are for episode 164 in which we chat with Dr Wesley Stone from the L.O.T.S.L. Little Show. Mr Yeti has been looking forward to this for ages and I think you'll agree that it's a fun chitter-chat, well worth the wait! Paul and Wes discuss music, films, TV, travel, food, hobbies, books and exactly how Dr Stone became involved in podcasting in the first place! There is so much to talk about t...

Here we are for episode 163 - which is our live Pride48 show for April 2018! This time we have two of the regulars in the studio keeping an eye on the chat-room - not to mention messages from some ghosts that Paul met in Kent during his recent holiday. The recorded version of this show includes a bit more chat from Kent - SUTTON PARK clips and a short prose piece as EXTRA material.  Our next episo...

Here we are for episode 162 - in which Mr Yeti shares with the listeners exactly what he got up to on Friday The Thirteenth right at the end of his recent holiday. Paul hunts for evil things in the garden - ponders weird names on the map and talks with ladybirds. We also hear chats with Toppie Smellie about current TV favourites, reflections on an imaginary trip to Atlantis - not to mention a reve...

Here we are for episode 161 and  Paul is on vacation - but his idea of fun is recording more episodes of the podcast! So whilst the regulars get an episode off Paul talks about his weeks off so far... This episode is also full of questions... Nick gets to answer some random questions whilst old friends Andrew and Lisa from the Round The Archives podcast have 10 questions for Paul himself. As if th...

Here we are for episode 160 and  Paul catches up with his old friend Nick to discuss the big musical hits of the years that they were born; uncovering a number of favorites and hearing some of the regulars opinions along the way.  O ur next episode, number 161 sees Mr Yeti chilling out on his holiday, answering questions from listeners - but also asking some random questions of returning special g...

Here we are for episode 159 and  Paul catches up with old friend Harry to reflect on filming together back in the 90s and also to try out some new cologne! It's podcasting gold. Paul and Harry also discuss trends in music and TV/film which annoy them or which they wish could somehow evolve! This episode Martin and Cromitty also share some clips of Paul and Harry from May 2000 in Brighton behind-th...

Here we are for episode 158 and   Paul reflects on how things got slightly out of hand over Easter - believe it or not sometimes too much chocolate can be a bad thing; especially if it's alien chocolate!! We also have some very short stories and extracts from SUTTON PARK episodes from early 1993; thank you to Elaine for featuring in these, so many years ago!  O ur next episode, number 159 sees the...