Best Flloyd Podcasts (2024)

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About the New Podcast 3:40

17h ago3:40

3:40

So new, that I haven't finished writing it yet. But I'm excited enough to want to share with you something about it. Once I've finished writing, there will be a full cast readthrough, then recording and all the production work begins. But in the meantime, there will be the odd glimpse into whatever Helen is getting up to, in preparation for Season …

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When a Good Plan Comes Together 14:36

8d ago14:36

14:36

Episode 10, the grand finale of Season 9, and don't you just love it when a beloved quote from The A Team fits the bill? Helen's plan is actioned by Demeter, Goddess of Nature and Harvests, and by the way, just in case you think those 3D printed houses made out of plastic waste is all made up, here is a link to just one construction company who is …

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Trees for Houses 15:27

15d ago15:27

15:27

Episode 9, the penultimate episode of Season 9 and Helen's plan to turn trees into homes for the homeless is starting to take shape. How does she do it? Listen on.. This week's cast is Frankii Phoenix (as Serena Narain), and Flloyd Kennedy as everybody else. The music is by John T La Barbera (listen to more on Spotify). SFX - Freesound.org Car Horn…

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Saving Mina 13:48

22d ago13:48

13:48

Episode 8 continues on with Susie, Charlie and the goddess/nymph Cyllene at Helen's place, coming up with a plan and finding out what Susie and Charlie are up to. Zeus and Hera settle into the homeless shelter, and carry on arguing about who's entitled to help whom. I'm so proud to have been included in the AIRMedia AMPLIFY New Voices programme thi…

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A Rescue and a Plan 17:50

29d ago17:50

17:50

Episode 7 finds Helen enjoying the sunshine in the garden with her neighbour, 103 year old Nana Madeleine. Zeus and Hera have no idea that they've become famous again, René is working part time as a barista in between acting jobs, and Helen calls on Susie and Charlie to help her to put her plan into action, with Cyllene tagging along. Do let me kno…

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Talking, Walking, Sorting 14:50

1M ago14:50

14:50

The word is out, there are gods amongst us - on the bus even! And Helen manages to get Susie talking about what's going on with her and Charlie. - and to come to a decision! This week's episode is performed by: Roy Caruthers - as Kyrane and Mr Eric Frogshome Wendy Lap - as Sachelle Tayo Aluko - as Tunde, the camera operator Flloyd Kennedy - as Hele…

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We've Got Bagels! 14:55

1M ago14:55

14:55

Episode 5 and Helen finds dealing with Greek royalty to be a challenge. She seems to be able to manage her great age rather better than they do. Hashtag Not All Old People...fill in your own cliche. And Nana Madeleine is concerned about the welfare of Mina, the homeless lady. This weeks episode features Wendy Lap as Hera, Ira Seidenstein as Zeus, R…

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Divine Dilemma and a Rooftop Parley 9:56

2M ago9:56

9:56

Picking up from where we left off at the end of Episode 3, Helen enjoys a catchup coffee with her neighbours Jennifer, Harry and Nana Madeleine, while Hera and the children try find the 'buzzard' that flew off. Zeus thinks he's so clever, but he's not the only one who can transform in the wink of an eye. Thank you so much for your support. Please r…

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Feathered Friends 12:27

2M ago12:27

12:27

Episode 3 finds Zeus and Hera visiting London for the first time (that we know of). Helen arrives home from her holiday and Suzie is up to something. This week's cast is: Wendy Lap - Hera, Moira McGinty, Child 2. Ira Seidenstein - Zeus Sarah Golding - Darlene the lady on the bus, Child 1, Mina the homeless lady Flloyd Kennedy - Helen, Jennifer, Sus…

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100 Percent Fool Proof! (Really?) 14:07

2M ago14:07

14:07

Helen takes the goddess Demeter to task for providing her with superpowers without any idea how to use them, and the goddess/nymph Cyllene seems to support her. Helen's on a mission to get it right next time. Please take a look at our crowdfunding campaign, to pay the actors (because they're worth it) and buy new equipment. https://fnd.us/AmIOldYet…

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Somewhere in London 12:09

2M ago12:09

12:09

Season 9 already! And Helen is getting back to 'normal' life, performing a poem live at a meeting of the Good and Deadly Poetry Society of South London. But those pesky Greek Gods can't leave her alone for long. The cast is: Henry - Tayo Aluko Raven - Frances Broudie Oldridge Helen - Flloyd Kennedy Cyllene - Sarah Golding. Music courtesy of John T …

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Old People Do Listen to Podcasts! 3:43

3M ago3:43

3:43

Well, Helen certainly does. Here she is, taking no prisoners when the dental receptionist seems to question her ability to keep up with modern technology. The podcast Helen is following "Somewhere On Earth Podcast" is an actual podcast (just like this one) only it focuses on developments in modern technology, and how they affect communities literal…

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Allana Noyes - a tribute 38:07

4M ago38:07

38:07

Bonus episode: Welcome to this personal tribute to my very dear friend Allana Noyes, who sadly passed away recently after a short illness. This is a compilation of the episodes in which Allana played Helen's Great Niece Georgie, and Georgie's mother Flora. For those of you who knew Allana, I hope you enjoy hearing her again, and for those who didn'…

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A Gaelic Encounter 10:18

7M ago10:18

10:18

Bonus Ep: Helen gets a lesson in Scots Gaelic over a cup of tea and a piece of Ilse's wonderful chocolate at the Cheese Shop Cafe. This bonus episode features my sister-in-law, Mabel Macarthur as the Gaelic lady, and was recorded on her dining table on the Isle of Tiree, in the Inner Hebrides during my recent mini break. Support the show AIR New Vo…

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Are You Old Yet? Dancing into Elderhood with Linda Wilton 36:03

7M ago36:03

36:03

BONUS EPISODE: Linda Wilton, Argentine Tango specialist, has been dancing and teaching dance for most of her life. She trained in Argentine Tango with Juan Carlos Copez. Linda shares some of her story with Flloyd Kennedy, and also her thoughts about the process of ageing, and how she is adapting so that she may continue dancing for many years to co…

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Epilogue - and now for something completely different 13:34

8M ago13:34

13:34

Episode 8 brings Season 8 to a conclusion with the Epilogue. Zeus reads the riot act to his disobedient children Artemis and Hermes, and his granddaughter Persephone. Helen gets good news on the political front from Serena (Jonas Scillily's secretary) and Rene's acting career is launched. Featuring Ira Seidenstein as Zeus, Christopher McDougall as …

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Devil in the Detail 17:26

8M ago17:26

17:26

Ep 7 and Helen finds herself delivered to wherever it is that the Trickster Gods (Anansi, Loki and Hermes) have arranged to meet up with the Minister for Talking Garbage to 'do a deal'. Now the tricky business really kicks off. With Christopher McDougall as Hermes, Roy J Carruthers as Loki, Tayo Aluko as Anansi and Matthew Field as silly Jonas. Mus…

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Destiny Calls 12:19

8M ago12:19

12:19

Ep 6 finds René's acting career taking off, while Artemis and Persephone persuade Helen that her super hero journey is in need of a lift, and they are just the beings to give it to her. Christopher McDougall plays René, Matthew Field plays Tom Maximan. I do the others. SFX - free sound.org 75526__robinhood76__01153-great-wings-in-motion Music - Joh…

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Tricky Question... 12:03

8M ago12:03

12:03

Helen's granddaughter Susie is impatient for some action on cleaning up the planet, but Helen is still reluctant to use her 'super' powers. Meanwhile, the Trickster Gods of the world are holding a gathering, which could be a bit dodgy. With Roy Carruthers as Loki, Tayo Aluko as Anansi and Christopher McDougall as Hermes. Also featuring a cameo appe…

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Family Feud and a Friendly Catchup 11:51

9M ago11:51

11:51

There's trouble on Mt Olympus, when Zeus (Ira Seidenstein) arrives home to find out what his favourite child Hermes (Christopher McDonald) has been up to. Rene (also Christopher McDonald) gets the result from his audition for "Kidnapped", and Helen is called to a meeting in the park with Demeter and Seffi. Lots going on as the adventure continues..…

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Comfort in Friendship 12:07

9M ago12:07

12:07

S8 Ep3 brings Helen some comfort from her friend Joey, but it comes with a challenge to up her game. Meantime the dastardly Minister for the Environment and Food Production (played by the wonderful Mr Matthew Field) is definitely up to something. His new secretary (the gorgeous Ms Frankii Phoenix) is quick to spot it. You can support the production…

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Friends in High Places 12:26

9M ago12:26

12:26

Helen's young friend Rene, played by Christopher McDougall, is lodging with her at the moment, and offers to treat her to lunch at her favourite Cheese Shop Cafe, where there's fresh wait staff (Lucy Wareing). Demeter and her daughter Persephone enjoy a nice flight and some privacy to discuss developments in Helen's campaign to get political change…

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Prologue to Season 8 12:56

9M ago12:56

12:56

Helen is trying to figure out who, what, where and why, talking to herself out loud, as usual. But how to deal with acquiring superpowers in her late 70s? Isn't the Chosen One supposed to be a teenager? Can one old woman save the planet? Her daughter Janey is worrie about her, but there's nothing new in that. Granddaughter Susie thinks Gran should …

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Are You Old Yet? Life and Poetry with Colin Watts 33:10

10M ago33:10

33:10

BONUS EPISODE: This week, I invited Liverpool based poet Colin Watts to chat about his background, and experience of helping to set up the Dead Good Poets Society of Liverpool. The Dead Goods meet on the third Thursday of the month (except for August) in the MerseyMade Cafe, Paradise Street. The theme music for this episode is my song "Where the Ol…

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Are You Old Yet? Singing into Elderhood with Frankie Armstrong 31:59

10M ago31:59

31:59

BONUS EPISODE: Second in this occasional series of interviews/conversations. My guest is singer and activist Frankie Armstrong, still singing and demonstrating in her 80s. Frankie was part of the British Folk Song Revival in the 1960s, has performed with the National Theatre, runs workshops for RCCSD graduate students and she is the founder of the …

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Are You Old Yet? Transitioning into Elderhood with Margi Brown Ash. 32:32

10M ago32:32

32:32

First in a series of interviews/conversations with some friends and colleagues, all of whom have experienced their 70th birthdays. This one features Australian theatre-maker, performer, writer, collaborative mentor and arts supervisor, Margi Brown Ash. We share some memories, ideas, thoughts on politics, elderhood and teaching pedagogies - among ot…

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Season 7 Bumper Edition 1:32:31

10M ago1:32:31

1:32:31

Here are all the episodes of Season 7 (or Part 2 of Helen's adventures as The Chosen One). Binge to your heart's content, or just hit the pause button whenever you feel like it. Cast Frances Broudie Oldridge - Marta Polensky, Josie Harkins Christopher McDougall - Hermes, Rene Ira Seidenstein - Mischa Georgie - Allana Noyes Lord Peter Grey - Mike Ri…

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Bonus- so close... 4:47

11M ago4:47

4:47

Flloyd with another update. The script is complete, and I've managed to meet some other podcasters not a 100 miles away. And by the way, do check out Carousel Radio, "a show and a podcast that is planned and presented by our learning disabled DJs and radio presenters. It’s one of the only places on the radio where you can hear spoken word exclusive…

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Bonus: "The Day After the Big Kerfuffle" 6:02

11M ago6:02

6:02

Update on my halting progress, writing new episodes, a mini bonus episode featuring Christopher McDonald and myself improvising a scene that takes place the day after S7 Ep9 "What a Kerfuffle", and a shoutout to Matthew Dempsey's excellent horror fantasy podcast "The Stygian Chronicles". Enjoy. Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playl…

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Bonus: Lunch with Chris 7:41

11M ago7:41

7:41

The podcast is still on hiatus, working on the script for Season/Series 8. I was in London for the Podcast Show London 2023, and met up with actor Christopher McDougall for lunch. The traffic sirened around us, and the cafe door squeaked endlessly, yet we managed to record a snippet of conversation to share with you. Enjoy! Support the Show. AIR Ne…

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A Bit of a Kerfuffle - Part II 16:58

1y ago16:58

16:58

At last, the big finale. Helen finds herself the centre of attention, so she has to take advantage of the situation and see if she can get some real changes happening. The Greek Gods are there to make sure she's safe, Team Helen also in support. Pity it's all a fiction, that's all I can say. This is the end of Season 7. I'm about to launch into the…

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A Bit of a Kerfuffle (Part I) 11:55

1y ago11:55

11:55

At last, the big day has arrived, and Helen in a bit of a flap, getting ready to attend the 2023 UK Philanthropist of the Year Awards ceremony. She's wearing the fabulous one-off designer ball gown provided by the goddess Artemis, and Hermes is 'getting a lift'. What could possibly go wrong? I am joined by Frances Broudie Oldridge (Josie), John War…

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Who's Got the Power? 12:05

1y ago12:05

12:05

Helen's oldest friend, Joey, has some thoughts on the subject. That Gala Dinner is getting closer all the time. At least, now we have some idea what it's in aid of - and litter bins have little to do with it. Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Tra…

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Can You Keep a Secret? 11:31

1y ago11:31

11:31

...because I'm not sure Helen can. When her niece Georgina calls up from Sydney, Australia to find out what's with the strange dog who stopped by for a few days, Helen struggles to keep shtum. But then, Georgie may have some helpful ideas. You can support the programme by sharing it with your friends, clicking like, follow, or subscribe in your pod…

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Park Bench Chatting 13:04

1y ago13:04

13:04

Helen is alone again, as the dog Hermes has gone off to Australia to visit her granddaughter Susie, and to enlist the stray dogs there to join in the litter cleaning campaign. She's enjoying a quiet early morning moment on her favourite park bench when she is joined by a handsome stranger. Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist f…

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That Dog Sure Gets Around 12:39

1y ago12:39

12:39

Helen's new friends, a couple of Ancient Greek Gods, are at least attempting to be helpful. Hermes in the form of a dog is staying with Helen in her London flat. Helen's neighbour Jennifer offers help out, and Susie, Helen's granddaughter calls up from Sydney with some exciting news and gets a dose of Gran-advice in return. Support the Show. AIR Ne…

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Home Again, Jiggety Jig 12:59

1y ago12:59

12:59

Helen's mathematician friend Misha has a plan to tidy up the sky littering problem started by Helen and the stray dogs, and Helen has been befriended by a couple of Greek Gods. As you do. Janey agrees to take her home at last, and the BBC World Service has some surprising updates on the side effects of the new strain of poppy seeds that Helen broug…

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Beware the Greeks Bearing Gifts 13:36

1y ago13:36

13:36

Helen's friendly walking companion is not a stray dog after all. And she has a name. And those pesky Greek women just cannot leave her alone. But there does seem to be some clarity emerging at last. Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Transcripts a…

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Recap - the story so far... 4:28

1y ago4:28

4:28

Before you dive into Season 7 - or if you are new to the podcast, you might like to check out just how our heroine Helen, aged 78, discovered that she is, in fact, a Super heroine. Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Transcripts are available at th…

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Blown Away 13:50

1y ago13:50

13:50

And we're back! Season 7 finds Helen still in her 'safe house' in a parallel universe, trying to come to terms with her new founds 'super power' for blowing stuff into the air. She has been befriended by a local dog, and a walk through the woods leads to a surprising encounter. Meantime, the dog's owner is unhappy about something... With Frances Br…

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Season 7 - Trailer 5:57

1y ago5:57

5:57

And we're off! almost... A few extracts from Episode 1, of Season 7 to whet your appetite. Helen is still in the parallel universe where strange Greek sounding people are involved in her new found power to use her breath to move things (and people?). I look forward to hearing what you think, over at amIoldyet.com/reviews. Enjoy! Thanks for listenin…

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The Bumper Edition - Season 6 1:26:30

1+ y ago1:26:30

1:26:30

Here it is, Season 6. All 8 episodes in one file for your binging pleasure. Shortly before Helen's 80th birthday, she suddenly develops a mysterious superpower that could save the planet. What will her family say? Can nice old ladies do such things? Isn't it usually teenagers who are The Chosen One? Helen is in for a whole new adventure. Enjoy—at y…

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It's a Start 13:32

1+ y ago13:32

13:32

Final episode for Season 6, and some of Helen's wishes come home to roost. As she suspected, there are always unintended consequences. Find out about the wonderful performers who have contributed to this Season on the website https://amIoldyet.com/performers. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contain…

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Wishful Thinking 11:18

1+ y ago11:18

11:18

Helen needs to control her thoughts, not easy after a lifetime of advocating free thinking. But there must be some way to make use of this newfound ability... Thank you for listening and for supporting the podcast via https://amIoldyet.com/donate Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 …

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Safe as Houses 10:12

1+ y ago10:12

10:12

Helen's son-in-law is whisking her away to a safe house in the country. The Greek woman who introduced Helen to her role as the Chosen One is on a bus in Liverpool, talking to her daughter who seems to be connected to the French professor. So who is pulling the strings? Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’…

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Tricky Times 12:48

1+ y ago12:48

12:48

Susie's old professor is behaving suspiciously, Helen enjoys a chat with her neighbour Jennifer, and the international scientific community doesn't seem to be helping. Helen and the dogs carry on cleaning up the streets, but - look out! Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fe…

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News Spreads 12:03

1+ y ago12:03

12:03

S6E4 It seems that Helen's interest in the natural world is having strange effects, and Misha thinks there may be more than meets the eye. Meantime, even in Scotland, where young Rene is back in school, news of the dogs' activities has not gone unnoticed. Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection fro…

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Hotting Up 13:05

1+ y ago13:05

13:05

S6E3 Team Helen have come up with a plan to shield Helen's identity, while she discovers a fresh way to spread her powers. But the press are hard on her heels. Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Transcripts are available at the dedicated podcast w…

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Team Helen 11:26

1+ y ago11:26

11:26

S6E2 Helen's granddaughter Susie and Charlie the boyfriend try to enlist some expert help to promote Helen's newfound superpower. Jonathan, Helen's son-in-law doesn't think it's such a good idea... I do hope you will take a moment to rate, review, or comment on Social Media about this new serialised adventure, to help to spread the word and grow th…

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The Chosen One 12:54

1+ y ago12:54

12:54

Season 6 kicks off with a brand new look, new musical theme, and an amazing adventure for Helen and the crew. This is a screwball comedy serial, in which there are super powers and superior beings handing them out, possibly for the good of the planet. It all remains to be seen. Rene is played by Christopher McDougall, while Helen, Demeter, Persepho…

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