The So SO Show - Southampton's Podcast

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - light up your social life   It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This week its a special edition celebrating 40 years of Southamptons family theme park.  Thanks for listening and if you have a moment to leave a quick review we would really appreciate it! Zoe and Simon xx

  Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - light up your social life   It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This week we take a fresh look at the Leonardo Royal Grand Harbour Hotel and prepare for Peoples Pride Southampton, a fully inclusive 2 day event returning to Southampton.  Plus Simon learns something new about the cities sporting history and Zoe...

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - Light up your social life! We are THE podcast for Southampton, talking about all the happenings in the city and up-coming events. This week - the cutest show for the young and the young at heart, we talk to actor and puppeteer, Laura Bacon about her role on stage in Winnie the Pooh, coming to Mayflower Theatre. And a new JD Sports store opening in...

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - light up your social life   It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This week Zoe gets her sea legs with the UKSA and we the tails of Southamptons dogs will be wagging for Dogstival.  PLUS - it’s our third birthday !!  Thank you so much for listening and if you have a moment to leave a review we’d really appreciate...

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - light up your social life   It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This week we discover The Summer Festival Street Food Circus and meet the people behind The Bulb, a well known Southampton building with an exciting new look! Plus we prepare for the Coronation and Zoe goes on a bat walk.  Thanks for listening and...

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - light up your social life   It’s a look at what's happening in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This week we celebrate the long weekend with cocktails at Revolution in Bedford Place and discover more about training for a life in the maritime industry with UKSA.  Plus we've been to see a very emotional performance of Annie...

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - paint the town purple! It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke.   This week we meet the team behind one of Southamptons most intimate music venues and discover more about street dance. Plus a change in the rules for dogs at the Parkrun on the common and lots of new entertainment incoming! Thanks for listening and if...

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - paint the town purple. It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This week we discover a new pre-school activity club, The Tutu Club and tickets go on sale for one of the highlights of Southamptons social calendar, Dine with Davina. Plus we've got lots of dates for your diary and Simon has a new distraction in his li...

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - light up your social life It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. Lots to celebrate this week including last weekends marathon runners and recognition for a long standing city restaurant. Plus find out why the city is turning purple and meet the producer of a new musical which celebrates a significant event in the...

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - light up your social life It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This week its an Easter Holiday Westquay special. We visit an Indian Gastropub, discover somewhere new for retail therapy and have good news for the sweet toothed. Plus lots of ideas on what to do and places to visit.  Thanks for listening and if you...

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - light up your social life It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This week its a Bedford Place special. We’ve got a food challenge, a shoe history lesson and the chance to reward someone with a pamper. Plus the Lepe Beach shark and your chance to have a say in how one of the cities historic buildings should look....

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - light up your social life It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This week we explore a new place to sample local produce and a chance to push yourself out of your comfort zone for a good cause. Plus we take the Hot Chip Challenge.  Thanks for listening and if you’ve enjoyed our chat please tell a friend and...

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - light up your social life It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This week we’re excited for a new place for talent to get heard and a new telling of an old familiar story, coming to the stage at The Mast. Plus a top tip for parents when it snows and the cafe where you get something unexpected on your coffee. Than...

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - light up your social life It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This week we catch up with the man behind Southamptons very own coffee house brand and it’s almost time to fill the streets again. Plus goodbye Cityred Buses and more from BP Sholing - the best petrol station IN THE WORLD! Thanks for listening and if...

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - light up your social life It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This week we meet a property agent with a difference and the creator of a new show about one of the nations best love children’s characters. Plus Zoe takes a trip across Solent Water on the Hythe Ferry and everyone has a favourite petrol station, rig...

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - light up your social life It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This week we discover a new place to party in the city and there’s more to taking part in park run than actually running. Plus The Saints, The Lord Mayors Ball and an amazing place for anyone with a sweet tooth. Thanks for listening and if you’ve enj...

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - light up your social life It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This week its a Westquay special looking at what’s happening for Valentines and half term. Plus style tips for the spring, an Ex Amnesty and never mind Valentines, how about Galentines! Thanks for listening and if you’ve enjoyed our chat please tell...

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - light up your social life It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This week we talk about winter skin care and building on the legacy of Southamptons City Of Culture Bid. Plus a hot new place to enjoy comedy, Southamptons oldest toilet and why the teachers strikes are giving Zoe PTSD Thanks for listening and if you...

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - light up your social life It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This week we’ve got a taste of Italy and introduce you to a local music therapy charity. Plus the Lunar New Year celebrations, an international music star visits the city and we are relieved to discover we’re not the only ones who struggle to spell B...

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - light up your social life It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This week we’ve got Veganuary treats and a place to stay fit and healthy you might not know existed. Plus floods, fireworks, flights and good fortune at the tip! Thanks for listening and if you’ve enjoyed our chat please tell a friend and leave a rev...

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - light up your social life It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. Everyone wants something to look forward to in January so we see what’s in store at the Mayflower Theatre in 2023 with Chief Exec Michael Ockwell. And there are exciting times ahed for women’s football in the city. Plus if you have too much clutter i...

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - light up your social life! It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This week - improve your health and well being in just 3 minutes and the lead of our city council looks ahead to 2023 Plus queuing in Sholing for the latest must have drink and we’ll sort out your social life with our first Whats On Guide of the new...

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - so this is Christmas in Southampton. It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. Just a quick one this week to which you a Happy New Year and say thanks for all your support.  Thanks for listening and we'll see you in 2023!  Zoe and Simon xx

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - so this is Christmas in Southampton. It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This week we discover how singing can improve your life and pick up some tips on how to help your K9 cope with Christmas gatherings. Plus we talk Christmas parties and Zoe attends an accidental carol concert. Thanks for listening and have...

Welcome to The So SO Show with Visit Southampton - so this is Christmas in Southampton. It’s a look at life in the SO postcode with Zoe Hanson and Simon Clarke. This week we catch up with Southamptons cheekiest artist and experience a hidden gem in Bedford Place. Plus we review this years Mayflower pantomime and tell you about the 2 tonne tourist spotted enjoying the beach. Thanks for listening an...