Two Strings & Paint Tins

Artist Melinda Gebbie in conversation with Joanna Neary.    In this episode, Melinda talks about both funny and deeply touching memories surrounding books, from childhood experiences, fiery friendships and a nurturing art teacher to surviving trauma, fights and bans.   Books discussed include: The Little Princess by Frances Hodgkin Burnett, Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis, The Female...

Environmental Scientist and poet Carly Riley takes nature novice Joanna Neary on a splashy pond dip at Trelusback wildlife in the late winter months, when the little creatures were emerging.    With Keith Wilson of Trelusback Foundation for Wildlife Conservation. The second part of the show is a magazine show with poetry, book extracts and a draw-a-long based on a lesson on plankton at B...

Host comedian Joanna Neary chats with film-maker Iain Neary about a true story yet to be told. In 2001, aged 24, Joanna’s brother Iain, encouraged by his then girlfriend, replied to an advert to join a ship’s crew for the adventure of a lifetime. ’30 Crew Members Wanted…’ In spite of everything that came next, Iain kept a diary during the voyage. This is it.    Contains swears. With musi...

In this eclectic podcast about creativity and finding a way through, host Joanna Neary chats with fellow artist, comedian and writer Anna Keirle about a handful of their common interests. It was meant to be a book review podcast on ‘Don’t Look Now and Other Stories’ by Daphne Du Maurier but they both forgot. The resulting conversation is rather more diverse. From the joy and ease of starting to cr...

A quirky, alternative documentary on Mousehole in Cornwall, ‘the loveliest village in England’ (Dylan Thomas), based around a conversation between host Joanna Neary and writer Jane Harvey. Starting with a book Jane loves, the episode flows with the stories that appear... A swear free episode but does contain sound recordings of ghost activity.   Parody song by Jane Harvey based on an original...

A conversation with artist Martin Rowson about his process, comedy, Ronald Searle, why we draw and the benefits of not rehearsing and podcast host Joanna Neary. An episode about letting go of control and learning, aptly, preparation consisted solely of studying some Ronald Searle drawings and finding a Martin Rowson one. ‘WE DO THIS FOR THE SAME REASON WE TELL STORIES…’ with some grade A swears an...

A conversation with writer, naturalist and artist Catherine Beazley about birdies, flora, living in Cornwall, neurodiversity and the comedy and seriousness of being a pedantic man horticulturist. From the story in a ghostly seed to finding a way to make things work when the systems in place just don’t fit. This experimental podcast episode is an eclectic celebration of difference and the power of...

Psychiatric nurse and musician Paul talks to Joanna Neary about making music for its own sake.  It’s another day in 1989. Sick of counting cars and avoiding gainful employment, two feckless teenagers come up with a plan. This is the origin story of ‘Two Strings & Paint Tins’. We talk about judgement too: what happens when people tell you that you shouldn’t be expressing yourself in that g...

Writer, comedian and broadcaster Robin Ince talks to Joanna Neary about creative process, making connections and challenging convention. From being kind to audiences and finding inspiration to how a disastrous show led to Robin's favourite production yet, this episode champions finding your own way. Recorded at The Lamb Inn in Eastbourne, home of Joanna’s monthly alternative comedy night, which is...

A note re: Adam Ivy's transcript. This isn’t Joanne O’Neary and at 00.33, Catherine is saying ‘grape hyacinths’ rather than ‘great pouisants’. Adam Ivy is Joanne O’Neary’s name for A.I. He’s a big eejit. Trailer for a mini series; stories, sketches and conversations around creativity. Hosted by Joanna Neary (Wife On Earth Podcast). Supported using public funding by Arts Council England Hosted on A...