THE SHY LIFE PODCAST

Here we are for episode 157 and  Paul turns to his friend Brocante The Antiques Dealer to ask his advice, but things soon spiral out of control. Are Mr Yeti's plans nothing more than a big April Fool's joke or are they in fact his latest plan for the future of THE SHY LIFE PODCAST?? Big thanks to my special guests in this episode, Nick Goodman and Mr Brocante The Antique Dealer - much appreciation...

Here we are for episode 156 and we're full of dramas - not only has Zap stolen Ikk's precious community of Peepers - but he's demanding payment of one million pounds for their return. Can Cromitty and Martin help? Meanwhile, Dameus and Bettina face a new hiccup in their relationship - can they overcome it? It's April 1st for o ur next episode, number 157 and we find Paul making a decision that cou...

Here we are for episode 155 - and this time we are off on our travels... Well, actually - NO - we're not - but we are here to talk about holidays; not just Mr Yeti, but also a number of the regulars. There are also poems and clips from a December 1998 episode of SUTTON PARK recorded in France.   Our next episode, number 156 sees us adventuring forth to investigate the mysteries of the legendary Br...

Here we are for episode 154 - our live Pride48 show for March 2018 in which  Ikk shares an anecdote of the time he first met an alien - Bettina shares a recipe and Yeti Uncle John has a surprising piece of news for everyone... In extra material Cromitty and Martin disagree as to which old SUTTON PARK clip should be shared!   Our next episode, number 155 sees Paul and the regulars discussing travel...

Here we are for episode 153 - which finds  Paul  house-sitting for his friend Nick, whilst not feeling especially well after dental work! He is also thinking about the old days of SUTTON PARK after re-watching episodes from Summer 1996 - a period when he was going through a lot change. He was starting a new job and moving to a new area of the country - something that continues to influence his lif...

Here we are for episode 152 - which  sees the return of show regular Nick Goodman and we discuss a number of things that we really don't like... Plus a few things we do.   There is also some chatter from the regulars - who have some rather odd dislikes... (What did Flying fish ever do to you!?!) There are also some more clips from SUTTON PARK.  Our next episode, number 153 sees Paul house-sitting...

Here we are for episode 151 in which Mr Yeti  invites Ikk to investigate the snow that has fallen upon London - Ikk is very excited about this as it is his first real live experience of snow! Yeti Uncle John and Cromitty are even sweeping the paths in readiness!! But Zap is also lurking in the Park intent to cause trouble. We also have an exclusive interview with Pride48's Adam Burns who was passi...

Here we are for episode 150 and we've got a post-script for you to the previous two Hunt For Nessie episodes! Sure, we spoke to Nessie last episode - but there is still a little more left to the story. It is November 2017 and we return to Verona, Italy and specifically to nearby Lake Garda - but it's Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John who lead events this time around as they search for Paul, who is miss...

Here we are for episode 149 - where this time we take our hunt for Nessie up to The Lake District... Will we have more luck this time? We also learn how Ikk got over his fear of water! There are also poems, messages and cameos from both Toby and Crazy Niece Alena! Our next episode, number 150 - sees Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John heading for Italy - are they looking for Mr Yeti or is Cromitty actual...

Here we are for episode 148 in which Ikk ropes Paul into helping him hunt for Nessie - The Loch Ness Monster... Things do not quite go to plan and they end up separated with Paul doing some research for Ikk in the Scottish town of Dunbar, also visiting Edinburgh and Holy Island! He is also accompanied by Flatmate Calum and his mum, Sheila. There are also poems, messages from the regulars and some...

Here we are for episode 147 and this month Paul himself is full of cold for the live show - but never fear, he has edited out all the coughing and snuffling bits to save you having to listen to that! Thankfully he also has some pre-recorded scenes to share where Ikk explores his ability to mind-read Paul, John and Cromitty. He truly is a talented little alien!! Bettina and Dameus phone in a messag...

Here we are for episode 146 and Nick and I are discussing the music of 1986 on both sides of the pond! Meanwhile, Ikk ropes Toppie Smellie into judging an alien beauty contest and Scotty The Aussie Battler calls in to leave a message! All this and there are poems, voices, Sutton Park clips and Nick also gets to chat to some of the regulars. Our next episode, number 147 is our LIVE episode for Febr...

Here we are for episode 145 and it's time to (slightly belatedly!) celebrate Valentine's Day and it's time for a very important date... On the eve of a big Valentine's date we hear from Bettina who shares a couple of anecdotes about how she and Dameus grew closer! There are also poems and a number of messages from our regulars, not to mention a clip from episode 1800 of SUTTON PARK from 1997. Our...

Here we are for episode 144 in which Mr Yeti takes the opportunity to head back to the library where he worked between 1996 and 1998 for a Christmas Party - this gives Cromitty the chance to share a number of clips from Sutton Park which were recorded during these years; from episodes between #1612 and #2096. There are also poems - cameos by the regulars and a brief hello from one of our favourite...

Here we are for episode 143 in which Mr Yeti gets a chance to catch up with his good friend and fellow podcaster, Mr Toppie Smellie from The Smellcast. There are questions! Many questions! From Paul, Yeti Uncle John and Cromitty and also appearances from Bettina, Ikk, Martin, Charlie Grrr, Cuthbert, ThatOtherRobot and even Dragon Albert! Not only are there questions - but Paul shows Toppie a Shelv...

Here we are for episode 142 in which Mr Yeti turns to an expert to help with finding a cure for Ikk the Alien's illness! Yes! Andrew and Lisa from the Round The Archives podcast are here to assist and whilst they're about Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John get to ask them some ridiculous questions! There are also poems and some recordings from last summer that include additional guests, Harry F and Nick...

Here we are for episode 141 in which Mr Yeti does his first live show of 2018 and catches up with the chatroom whilst checking in on Ikk who is still not feeling well after last episode's dramas; thankfully Yeti Uncle John and Cromitty are there to help out. There is also extra material - a couple of clips from BFO, some slightly sad poems / prose and a little chat recorded at New Year between Aun...

Here we are for episode 140 in which poor little Ikk falls ill whilst helping Paul Spring-clean the Library Podcasting Studios - basically he eats something that doesn't agree with him! We also have some poems for you and Cromitty unearths clips from the first four Sutton Park episodes from 1992! We also hear from Bettina, Charlie, Martin and even Aunt Tappie and Nathan!! Thank you to Toppie Smell...

Here we are for episode 139 in which Mr Yeti unearths some alien-related material that he recorded last year but which was never released. In the first segment Yeti Uncle John uncovers a mysterious song and in the second segment we hear what Ikk and his friends thought of us earthlings when first they met our team. There are also poems and archive clips from The Smellcast, LOTSL, Big Fatty, Vera S...

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Here we are for episode 138 in which Mr Yeti remains in Salisbury to talk with friends and family about cats - yes, CATS! Guests this episode include Nick Goodman, Andrew and Lisa from the Round The Archives podcast and also The Yeti Mother! (i.e.: mum! Not to mention more briefly - my dad, brother and niece!) Thank you guests!! There are also some cat poems  - the regulars give their informed opi...

Here we are for episode 137 in which Mr Yeti returns to Salisbury where he chats with Nick Goodman and their mutual friend Andy C; Andy and Paul started off as pen-pals in the late 80s, but that's just the beginning of the story... There are also some clips from early Sutton Park episodes that Andy appeared in - as well as a previously unreleased comedy sketch recorded back in 2000!  Our next epis...

Here we are for episode 136 and we look back into the past with Bettina and Cromitty - reflect on current matters with Ikk and Paul and consider the future with Yeti Uncle John and Dameus Twinklehorn. Thank you to Toppie Smellie for allowing me to include a near-complete version of episode 450 of The Smellcast as part of this episode.  Our next edition, number 137 sees Paul back in Salisbury talki...

Here we are for episode 135 as Mr Yeti says his goodbyes to 2017 with help from Yeti Uncle John, Cromitty and The Chat-room. Ikk is also on hand - but it soon becomes evident that the evening may not be as much of a celebration as everyone was hoping! We also have extra material - a behind the scenes segment, a creepy Christmas story and an out-take from The Radio Wey Christmas Special with Tim an...

Here we are for episode 134 as Toppie Smellie joins me to review the year's output of SHY LIFE PODCAST episodes! Ikk is also on hand to help out!! There is lots of natter and lots of clips! What more could one want for an episode? Thank you to Toppie for all his help during this episode and also to everyone who has appeared on the show or helped out during 2017! Thank you also to all our listeners...