Best Scunthorpe Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 12 - The only Nigerian in Dublin & astronauts in Scunthorpe 26:03

5d ago26:03

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This weeks episode recorded hours before the Euro's final between Spain & England, where he might get the total of "Ive got to say's" from Ally McCoist! Cultural differences between Dublin and London, Bono's apparition from God on a remote mountain in County Wicklow & and astronauts in Scunthorpe! Michael this week talks about the infamous & mesmer…

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Episode 293: You Can't Spell Scunthorpe Without… 1:38:22

1d ago1:38:22

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The PTID guys catch up with the Scunthorpe Yobs guys. The band includes familiar characters like Mick Bladder (Bladder Bladder Bladder), Neale Fishback (Oil), Noah Olmstead (The Randumbs) as well as PTID regular Jason Richardson (Garage Rock Records). (Richie was MIA this time around.) And we pull back the curtain a little with some informal ball b…

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Stoppage Time for Scunthorpe 28:36

9d ago28:36

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When Bury FC was expelled from the Football League after 125 years, the government commissioned a fan-led review of football's financial stability. Centring the importance of football clubs to hundreds of local communities, it recommended tough new rules about governance and ownership of football clubs. Five years on and with both Labour and the Co…

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Searching for Butterflies 28:52

2h ago28:52

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In the mountains of Latakia, Syria, Mudar Salimeh devotes much of his time to searching for butterflies. A geologist, artist, and nature lover, Mudar's fascination with butterflies began in the spring of 2018 when a great number of caterpillars appeared in his art studio. Over time, the caterpillars transformed into a cloud of white butterflies, sp…

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Episode 294: Another Yob talks about Punk Rock Bowling 2024 2:06:23

5h ago2:06:23

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The PTID guys check in with their southern California correspondent Jason Richardson. Richie goes over the highlights of Punk Rock Bowling, and what's new with his Garage Rock Records. They also get into how he became the newest Scunthorp Yob. With music from Cosmic Psychos, Mistress 77, Instant Ruin, Brazen Bull, Cran, Bullshit Detector, and The H…

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14th July 2024 - A Wee Natter - Ep. 082 30:08

20m ago30:08

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Join us for A Wee Natter, the radio show about the not so important issues of the day. This week we kick off by looking at the things you're glad you didn't buy. Off the back of the news surrounding a water company, we then dig into getting rewarded for failure. We then take a look at a couple of things where we're still behind the times. Firstly w…

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Shifting Soundscapes 29:03

1d ago29:03

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“Sound is the barometer of the health of the planet.” It's almost 60 years since 11-year-old Martyn Stewart made his first recording near his house in Birmingham using a reel-to-reel machine borrowed from his older brother. From that day forward, he set out to capture all the natural sounds of the world, amassing nearly one hundred thousand recordi…

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Brood X 28:21

4d ago28:21

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Every 17 years in the eastern United States, a roaring mass of millions of black-bodied, red-eyed, thumb-length insects erupt from the ground. For a few glorious weeks the periodical cicadas cover the trees and the air vibrates with their chorus of come-hither calls. Then they leave a billion eggs to hatch and burrow into the dirt, beginning the se…

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7th July 2024 - A Wee Natter - Ep. 081 35:59

6d ago35:59

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Join us for A Wee Natter, the radio show about the not so important issues of the day. This week we kick off looking at the foods you've never tried. Turns out none of us are seafood fans! We then go on to explore those things you totally wanted but are glad you never pulled the trigger on purchasing. We also explore why advertising turns us into c…

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Episode 292: Logansport Roundup. 2:11:19

7d ago2:11:19

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The PTID guys talk all about the big Supersuckers shindig in Indiana, but go down plenty of rabbit holes along the way. There's conversation about losing a beloved pet, going to weird gigs, dive bars, dildos in the claw machine and even a little politics. With songs from Ramones, Joe Jackson, Flamingo Nosebleed, Rezillos, King Kurt, Shattered Faith…

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Would you try one? - A Wee Natter - Ep. 080 41:05

13d ago41:05

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Join us for A Wee Natter, the radio show about the not so important issues of the day. This week we kick off by realising about all those normal foods we've never tried. Turns out Marc has never had a Big Mac in his life! The revelations continue as we find out a cat has the skills to request a song on the radio. In this week's Covers vs Originals …

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Episode 11 - Moving statues of the virgin Mary and a Belgian Jesus 48:56

13d ago48:56

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This week Michael challenges his son Jamie on his controversial views on fig rolls. Jamie's recent trip to Germany supporting Scotland in the Euros. How moving statues of the virgin Mary impacted badly on his career and a new section where he discusses his favourite comedians starting this week with legendary geordie comedian Gavin Webster.…

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Episode 291: Burntmill Ghosts. 1:52:41

21d ago1:52:41

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Four years after his first appearance, Pete Vincelli is back to talk about his new band, Burntmill Ghosts. He raps with the PTID guys about their excellent new album, Old Records, and explains the historical inspirations for the songs. They also get into the demise of his previous band The Fullers, and the fate of our old pals at ProRawk Records. W…

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The City That Stayed at Home 28:29

21d ago28:29

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At the last general election, three of the four seats with the lowest turnout, where the lowest number of eligible people came out to vote, were in Hull. Alex Forsyth sits down with people who stay at home on election day to find out why. She begins in Hull East, the seat which had the lowest turnout in the UK at the last general election, visiting…

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Living Without My Smartphone 28:45

22d ago28:45

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A group of teenagers agree to give up their smartphones for 5 school days. The phones are locked in a box, and our subjects pick up their old style “brick” phone instead. What’s the best and worst of their smartphone free days? Can they cope, and what, if anything, do they, their parents and teachers notice? Rachel Burden has teenagers, and knows a…

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Episode 290: O Canaduh. 1:47:32

27d ago1:47:32

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Tom heads to the great white north for a weekend of romance, culture and Daygo Abortions. Also, long-time PTID pal Jake Pope visits small town Michigan, and Neil plans a trip to Vegas to see Morrissey. No Values Fest did not go well for a lot of folks, and the guys were once again underwhelmed with the Riot Fest lineup. With songs from Baby Chaos, …

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I Really Screwed Up This Time - A Wee Natter - Ep. 079 34:20

20d ago34:20

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Join us for A Wee Natter, the radio show about the not so important issues of the day. This week we kick off by building the soundtrack to your life. What songs should be playing in both the important and not-so-important moments we encounter every day? You come up with some interesting suggestions. After getting you to pick the best version of I W…

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The Beauty of Everyday Things 28:38

22d ago28:38

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Poet Ian McMillan has a gift for the art of small pleasures; the joy of close observation; revelling in everyday things, places and encounters; describing and re-describing them endlessly. In the company of fellow poets Helen Mort, Steve Ely and Dave Green he takes us to ordinary places that fascinate him: a railway platform with a striking red ben…

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Conflict on Campus 29:02

27d ago29:02

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Examining how the Israel-Gaza war is affecting students here in the UK. Anwar Akhtar is a director at the Samosa Project, a media and arts charity working to create understanding across cultures. He heads to Leeds, and gets a close-up view of the tensions bubbling over at the university. This programme was first broadcast on 12 May, 2024.…

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He's NOT Football Crazy - A Wee Natter - Ep. 078 29:39

26d ago29:39

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Join us for A Wee Natter, the radio show about the not so important issues of the day. This week we kick off being deeply affected by the Prime Minister not having Sky TV when he was a kid. That then prompts Marc to ask what was your "back in the day" story? With the european football stuff happening at the moment, Marc plays some cheeky song choic…

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Episode 289: Matt Swisher 1:43:40

1M ago1:43:40

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The PTID guys' pal Matt Swisher (of Failure Records & Tapes, The Record Farm, Bonus Pints and now the Vibrant Event Center,) continues to do awesome things in rural Indiana! Tom and Neil are just glad to come along for the ride. Among the normal ball breaking, they talk about the huge upcoming free Supersuckers show, and the even bigger new Sloppy …

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Episode 10 - Heckling Orchestra conductors and eating fig rolls 27:35

27d ago27:35

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This week Micheal talks about why is it only stand up comedians that are heckled and not opera singers or Orchestra conductors? he also talks about how cheeky his son's Jamies views are on fig rolls!By Michael Redmond

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The Switch 28:14

1M ago28:14

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Three people from three different eras reveal what it's like to live with multiple personalities, or Dissociative Identity Disorder. A retired librarian who lived through the disorder's most controversial time and has found peace as several parts; an early YouTuber who fought stigma about DID and now lives as one person; and a young TikToker naviga…

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Episode 288: The Effigies. 1:39:35

1M ago1:39:35

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On this episode the PTID guys catch up with Paul Z, founding bassist of criminally underrated Chicago punks The Effigies. They talk about the band's history and the '80s Chicago scene. They also get into more recent years and potential upcoming reissues. They even venture into what the future might hold for The Effigies without recently deceased si…

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You stole what?!? - A Wee Natter - Ep. 077 44:22

1M ago44:22

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Join us for A Wee Natter, the radio show about the not so important issues of the day. We start by noting that putting the monarch on the new bank notes is the obvious and boring thing to do. So who or what would you put on the new notes instead? After you choose the music in Covers vs Originals, Jenny shares some of her cultural experience after e…

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Episode 9 - Gavin Mitchell (pt2) & The origins of Riverdance 29:43

1M ago29:43

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In this weeks episode, Michael talks about Chubby Checker, the concluding part of his interview with Gavin Mitchell and the Origins of Riverdance Looking to hear from you let us know what you think of the episodes so far and if you have any feedback or suggestions get in touch X: @waydimg whatareyoudoinginmygarden@gmail.com…

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The Beaches 28:30

1M ago28:30

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A top secret little-known mission that changed the outcome of World War II. Not Alan Turing's Enigma code-breaking mission but a daring foray, conducted behind enemy lines on the shores of Normandy. Harrison Lewis and wetland scientist Christian Dunn re-enact one of the most remarkable feats of the Second World War and discover the intricate detail…

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Episode 287: Drinking, Dictated and Damned. 1:57:18

2M ago1:57:18

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Live from Neil's kitchenette! Tom heads to Chicago to meet up with Neil. They talk about pregaming in the city before heading to see The Damned and The Dictators. They talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of the show and the "Sex Pistols" reunion shows. With songs from The Dictators, The Damned, Bad Nerves, Bad Idea, Bazooka Sharkz, and Big Bl…

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Broken Politicians, Broken Politics 28:41

2M ago28:41

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Are British politicians at breaking point? In this new digital age with its high level of public scrutiny, the sheer amount of abuse, disdain and direct threat politicians get is causing their mental health to take a real hit. And this matters. Broken politicians equal broken politics and that’s bad news for us all. Few can dispute that in the wake…

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Episode 8 - Gavin Mitchell Interview (pt1) & the second time i met Dame Helen Mirren 55:08

1M ago55:08

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This week Micheal chats to legendary stage and tv star and iconic barman Boaby also known as Gavin Mitchell who puts Micheal's impression of Humphrey Bogart to shame! and a friendship spanning 25 years. Micheal discusses the second time he met Dame Helen Mirren. And as always finishes up with a nice cocktail this weeks cocktail is a French Martini…

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Episode 286: Typhoid Rosie. 1:43:02

2M ago1:43:02

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The PTID guys take a wild ride with Rosie Rebel, comedian and front woman of the Brooklyn based Typhoid Rosie. It's occasionally funny, occasionally confusing, and occasionally insightful. Hold on! With music, including a brand new exclusive song, from Typhoid Rosie.By Punk Till I Die

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End of season round up 41:11

2M ago41:11

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We reflect on the season just gone, discuss the 'Stoppage time for Scunthorpe' documentary and the released and retained list ahead of another season in the National League North. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 7 - Trains, No planes, ferries and shuttle buses 29:06

2M ago29:06

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In this weeks episode Michael talks about his epic 4 day trip from Dublin to Torremolinos using any form of transport instead of airplanes. Another encounter with Eamon the butcher and some interesting phobias!By Michael Redmond

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Episode 285: Gatekeeping 101 2:20:42

2M ago2:20:42

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Tom and Neil separately go see THE big punk tour of the spring, and they have thoughts. They had a good time overall, but they've got a lot of problems with you people! With bonus coverage of Neil rubbing elbows with Chicago punk luminaries at a Stiff Little Fingers show, and Tom's weekend of bar hopping in Detroit. With music from Cock Sparrer, St…

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Portugal’s Carnation Revolution 28:13

2M ago28:13

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25th April 2024 marked the 50th anniversary of Portugal's 'Carnation Revolution', which overthrew the authoritarian dictatorship of the Estado Novo ('New State') which had governed Portugal since the 1920s. A largely bloodless revolution, marked by the carnations that were placed in the rifles of the soldiers, it led to the successful establishment…

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Episode 6 - Pole Vaulting Geriatrics and a great prank on Piers Morgan! 16:44

2M ago16:44

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In this episode Micheal talks about his thoughts on his new found fame in Baden-Württemberg, ageing, Okinawans and playing a brilliant prank on Piers Morgan! His first ever stand up comedy gig in London in the 1980's and his ever present cocktail of the week.By Michael Redmond

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Episode 284: Supersuckers. 1:05:10

2M ago1:05:10

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The PTID guys finally caught up with Rock Guy Eddie Spaghetti. They discussed the band's rise and fall over the years, and how they ultimately found success as a boutique rock and roll band. They got into rubbing elbows with greatness in the form of Willie Nelson, Ramones and Motorhead. Overall, it's a really fun listen, with music by, of course, S…

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Night Train 57:24

2M ago57:24

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In literature and film, night trains are the setting for intrigue and romance, espionage and sudden death. And in real life too they’re places of possibility and the expectation of new adventures. Writer Horatio Clare boards a train to Vienna for a night-time journey across Europe… and into the archive, aboard night trains of decades past. His jour…

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