Best Simon Sheppard Podcasts (2024)

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Sausage On A Fork with Simon O'Brien 34:15

4h ago34:15

34:15

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Simon O'Brien aka Mr Wally Scott. Simon tells us how being a fan of Grange Hill helped him get his first acting job on Brookside; who his character in Grange Hill was named after and why working with Muppets was his most dangerous acting job ever!…

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Sausage On A Fork with Sian Welsh 1:20:33

19h ago1:20:33

1:20:33

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Sian Welsh aka Laurie Watson. Sian tells us how being given the part of Laurie came as a massive surprise to her; why she never acted in anything again after appearing in her first ever film and why Laurie disappeared after going on the school skiing trip!…

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Sausage On A Fork with Rachel Bell 1:31:25

15d ago1:31:25

1:31:25

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Rachel Bell aka Mrs Margaret Holmes. Rachel tells us how she was involved in the early days of Hull Truck Theatre Company; how she was able to get a storyline into Grange Hill and why she wished she had been given a far less risqué catchphrase in Dear John!…

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Using Adversity to Fuel Your Creativity with Sheppard 36:23

2M ago36:23

36:23

"We always want to leave people feeling hopeful." How do you stay passionate and persistent in the face of hardship? How do you keep from feeling discouraged when the universe seems to be throwing obstacle after obstacle in your path? How do you hold onto positivity when negativity seems to be everywhere? Australian natives Sheppard might have the …

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Sausage On A Fork with Bradley Sheppard 1:37:22

2M ago1:37:22

1:37:22

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Bradley Sheppard aka Hollo Holloway. Bradley tells us about his first starring role in a BAFTA-winning short film; why he was mentioned in the autobiography of one of Grange Hill's most loved actors and why Hollo didn't return after his third year at Grange Hill!…

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Sausage On A Fork with Wayne 'Pickles' Norman 1:13:33

2M ago1:13:33

1:13:33

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Wayne 'Pickles' Norman aka Rod the Caretaker. Pickles tells us how before getting the part of Rod, he had already appeared in Grange Hill with Todd Carty and Terry Sue-Patt; how his work with the Graeae Theatre Company led to him appearing at the 2012 Paralympics Opening Ceremony and how a…

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Sausage On A Fork with Dena Davis 55:43

3M ago55:43

55:43

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Dena Davis aka Miss Martha Jordan. Dena tells us how, despite coming from the USA, her acting career never started until she was living in the UK; which co-star of Grange Hill she shared a flat with and how Grange Hill was not the only iconic British children's television programme she wor…

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Sausage On A Fork with Charlotte McDonagh 1:34:25

3M ago1:34:25

1:34:25

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Charlotte McDonagh aka Lisa West. Charlotte tells us how she accidentally got her first acting job; why her time as a member of a girl band was cut short and what it was like being part of one of Grange Hill's most famous group of friends!

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Sausage On A Fork with Terri Dwyer 1:06:58

4M ago1:06:58

1:06:58

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Terri Dwyer aka Miss Adams. Terri tells us how she got her very first television job despite having no previous acting experience; how her work in the industry has led to her producing award-winning movies and why Miss Adams left Grange Hill in such a hurry!…

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Sausage On A Fork with René Alperstein 1:15:15

4M ago1:15:15

1:15:15

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by René Alperstein aka Pamela Cartwright. René tells us what it was like playing a character who always spurned the advances of Grange Hill's first heart-throb; how her singing and dancing career saw her travelling around the world and what it was like to be in the music video for one of the …

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Using Your Voice to Honor Your Heroes with Lisa Nobumoto 1:16:20

4M ago1:16:20

1:16:20

"I'm just so grateful." That's what legendary jazz vocalist Lisa Nobumoto says over and over to Emmeline in this episode as she talks about her life as a touring vocalist, her time with masters like Teddy Edwards, and the creation of her nonprofit organization, The Jazz Masters Series. In this episode, Lisa discusses her brand new album, A Tribute …

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Creating a Concept Album with John Flinchbaugh 1:13:06

5M ago1:13:06

1:13:06

Songwriters are storytellers. We're emotional photographers who capture the essence of a feeling in a multi-dimensional combination of words and music. We take a clever turn of phrase and pair it with an irresistible melody to create a memory--but what happens when one snapshot isn't enough? Enter the concept album. In this episode, Emmeline sits d…

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Sausage On A Fork with Kim Benson 53:56

5M ago53:56

53:56

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Kim Benson aka Mary Johnson. Kim tells us the unique way that the initial cast of Grange Hill were told what parts they would have; what it was like working with some of the cream of British comedy actors and how one of her Grange Hill co-stars ended up in hospital during filming!…

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Sausage On A Fork - A Tribute to Stuart Organ 33:11

5M ago33:11

33:11

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we pay tribute to Stuart Organ who played Mr Peter Robson and who sadly passed away on 15th February 2024. We're joined by several of Stuart's fellow cast members who talk about working with him and what he was like away from the cameras. We hope you enjoy this small tribute to the man many people have re…

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Sausage On A Fork with Michael Obiora 1:38:43

5M ago1:38:43

1:38:43

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Michael Obiora aka Max Abassi. Michael tells us how he was inspired to be a performer from a very early age; what it was like to be the youngest ever actor to be given the part of a pupil in Grange Hill and just how well he could play the tuba!…

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Creating Exciting Events and Spaces that Celebrate Art with Simon Pruitt 56:41

6M ago56:41

56:41

Being productive as a creative isn't about being perfect or being perfectly in control; it's about taking action. In this first episode of 2024, Emmeline sits down with Simon Pruitt--a 20-year-old writer, venue manager, and live music event curator--to talk about the value of starting before you're ready. The Founder of OTO Experience, Simon booked…

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Finding Your Unique Voice as an Artist with Carly Carroll 1:05:58

5M ago1:05:58

1:05:58

When do you take the leap out of your comfort zone to invest in yourself? When do you give yourself permission to sound like you, and not like the people you've admired? What is the process by which your differences become your strengths? In this episode, Emmeline tackles these questions and more with singer-songwriter and voice coach Carly Carroll…

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Sausage On A Fork with Danny Cunningham 1:11:32

6M ago1:11:32

1:11:32

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Danny Cunningham aka Liam Brady. Danny tells us what it was like to work on a huge movie very early on in his career; what it was like playing the boyfriend of one of Grange Hill's most popular characters and what it was like playing one of the most controversial singers of the Madchester …

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Sausage On A Fork with Josh Brown 2:09:38

6M ago2:09:38

2:09:38

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Josh Brown aka Alex Pickering. Josh tells us how during his Grange Hill audition, he inadvertently picked which female actor would play one of his best friends; how difficult it was to film the bullying scenes and suicide attempt and what it was like filming one of the first full CGI featu…

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Sausage On A Fork with Jamie Golding 51:25

7M ago51:25

51:25

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Jamie Golding aka Grimbo Pike. Jamie tells us how an acting performance at an early age led to being picked up by agent; what it was like being part of Grange Hill's 'Smoking Gang' when he wasn't actually a smoker and how a performance in Starlight Express led to a trip to hospital in full…

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Sausage On A Fork with Neil Rogers 49:13

7M ago49:13

49:13

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Neil Rogers aka Robo Robertson. Neil tells us how he became the third actor to play Robo; why his screams in a fight scene sounded too real and how one of his interests away from acting led to him going to the Athens Olympics!

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Sausage On A Fork with Celyn Jones 1:16:11

8M ago1:16:11

1:16:11

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Celyn Jones aka Mr Steve Green. Celyn tells us about the extreme conditions he worked in on his first television job; why Mr Green was only in one series and how heavily involved Celyn is with the new Grange Hill movie!

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Sausage On A Fork with Amanda Mealing 1:08:26

8M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Amanda Mealing aka Tracy Edwards. Amanda tells us how she became a student at Italia Conti at a very young age, why she left Grange Hill after only one series and how she used her character of Holby City's Connie Beauchamp when walking through a field of cows!…

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Creating Whatever Your Heart Desires with Matthew Broyles of The Matthew Show 1:01:32

9M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

"There's only going to be a certain portion in any given room of people who are broadcasting on the frequency I'm broadcasting on." - Matthew Broyles How important is a niche in the creative arts? What should you do if you're inspired to create something outside your comfort zone or your normal area of operations? Matthew Broyles says, "Go for it!"…

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Sausage On A Fork with Julie Buckfield 1:15:33

9M ago1:15:33

1:15:33

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Julie Buckfield aka Natalie Stevens. Julie tells us what it was like joining the show that she had watched for years; what it was like when her twin sister, Clare, joined after two years and how she landed a role on one of the U.K.'s biggest programmes about youth culture, despite telling …

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Sausage On A Fork with Lee Cornes 1:32:38

9M ago1:32:38

1:32:38

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Lee Cornes aka Mr Jeff Hankin. Lee tells us what it was like to have appeared in some of Britain's best-loved comedy programmes; what it was like filming Mr Hankin's most intense storyline and how some pupils had trouble telling real-life from fiction when he turned up at their school as a…

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Sausage On A Fork with Nigel Miles-Thomas 50:49

10M ago50:49

50:49

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Nigel Miles-Thomas aka Mr Ray Davies. Nigel tells us how some visitors to his Comprehensive School paved the way for his acting career; how the Grange Hill cast gave his character his first name and why - despite the increase of danger - he always feels more relaxed on stage than on screen…

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Sausage On A Fork with Brian Capron 1:16:20

10M ago1:16:20

1:16:20

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Brian Capron aka Mr Stuart 'Hoppy' Hopwood. Brian tells us how he was suitably qualified to play a woodwork teacher; how he felt when one of Grange Hill's most popular characters was written out and what it was like playing one of British Soap's most evil characters!…

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Sausage On A Fork with David Schaal 1:08:05

11M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by David Schaal aka Mr Tom Hargreaves. David tells us how his own epiphany led him to becoming an actor; how difficult it was playing a character in Grange Hill with completely different beliefs to his own and what it was like appearing in two of the biggest sitcoms ever to come out of the U.…

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Sausage On A Fork with Thomas Carey 1:17:41

11M ago1:17:41

1:17:41

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Thomas Carey aka Alec Jones. Thomas tells us how he pestered his parents to let him go to drama classes just so he could be like his big brother; why the scenes he filmed in the boxing gym were completely natural to him and just exactly whose idea it was for Alec to wear an earring!…

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Persistence in Publication and Having Fun Creatively with Adam D. Jones 1:17:09

11M ago1:17:09

1:17:09

"Clarity is important." Do you feel like there is a story inside of you that desperately needs to be told? Have you always wanted to publish a book, but felt discouraged by the difficulties of the publishing industry? In this episode, Emmeline sits down with independent author and anthologist Adam D. Jones to talk about developing one's creative ca…

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Sausage On A Fork with Lee MacDonald 1:21:44

12M ago1:21:44

1:21:44

It's the 50th episode of Sausage On A Fork! In this episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Lee MacDonald aka Zammo McGuire. Lee tells us how joining a drama club to help with his mental health after a family tragedy led to him becoming a child actor; what it was like being involved with Grange Hill's most famous storyline and how - during re…

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Sausage On A Fork with Steven Hammett 1:09:01

1y ago1:09:01

1:09:01

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Steven Hammett aka Dudley Wesker. Steven tells us how a part that was only supposed to last four episodes lasted for six series; what it was like filming a scene with a cat and who was responsible for Dudley's hairstyles!

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Sausage On A Fork - A Tribute to George Armstrong 1:06:38

1y ago1:06:38

1:06:38

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we pay tribute to George Armstrong who played Alan Humphries who sadly passed away on 11th July 2023. I'm joined by several of George's fellow cast members who talk about working with him and what he was like off screen. We hope you enjoy this small tribute to Grange Hill's gentle giant.…

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Sausage On A Fork with Helena Meagher 51:09

1y ago51:09

51:09

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Helena Meagher aka Diane Richmond. Helena tells us how her line in a famous advert was actually her idea; why Diane was only in one series of Grange Hill and why a scene she was in involving some wildlife was not exactly what it seemed!

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Sausage On A Fork with Paula Ann Bland 1:06:20

1y ago1:06:20

1:06:20

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Paula Ann Bland aka Claire Scott. Paula tells us how her family moved the length of the country in order for her to attend Italia Conti; what it was like filming the stationery cupboard scene and why she can be seen in the background of an episode of Top of the Pops wearing her Grange Hill…

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Sausage On A Fork with Sara Sugarman 55:51

1y ago55:51

55:51

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Sara Sugarman aka Jessica Samuels. Sara tells us how her character led to one of the first times Phil Redmond and Grange Hill got into trouble with the BBC; how a cleaner from her local school helped her to win her first BAFTA and how Jessica Samuels has now gone full circle with the Grang…

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Writing Your Own Creative Journey with Amy Andrews 1:01:35

1y ago1:01:35

1:01:35

"It is my responsibility to be in control of the narrative of my own life." Calling all women in entertainment! We all need the reminder that we're not alone in the messiness and imperfections of our creative pursuits. In this episode, Emmeline sits down with writer, dramaturg, and librettist Amy Andrews for a heartfelt, honest, candid interview ab…

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Sausage On A Fork with Chris Perry-Metcalf 1:21:49

1y ago1:21:49

1:21:49

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Chris Perry-Metcalf aka Patrick 'Togger' Johnson. Chris tells us how misbehaving in a Chinese restaurant led to his first ever audition; how it felt working with a genuine Grange Hill legend and how Togger and Tanya's antics of winding each other up on screen mirrored what was happening in…

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Sausage On A Fork with Amy Phillips 1:14:37

1y ago1:14:37

1:14:37

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Amy Phillips aka Jessica Arnold. Amy tells us how she got herself an agent without her parents' knowledge; how - despite having any previous experience - she got the part of Jessica and the real reason why Jessica was given the M.E. storyline!…

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Sausage On A Fork with Chris Jury 1:08:02

1+ y ago1:08:02

1:08:02

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Chris Jury aka Mr Lawrence Knowles. Chris tells us why attending an all boys Grammar School inadvertently became the reason he started acting; how he spent all of his expenses in one night whilst filming Grange Hill on location and where the famous Mr Knowles walk came from!…

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Sausage On A Fork with Ian Rushmere 1:17:02

1+ y ago1:17:02

1:17:02

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Ian Rushmere aka Brian Shaw. Ian tells us how an open audition for a very famous TV advert led to him becoming a child actor; what it was like being given a really serious and sensitive storyline and how years later, he ended up working with one of his best friends and co-stars from Grange…

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Sausage On A Fork with Vincent Matthews 1:07:15

1+ y ago1:07:15

1:07:15

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Vincent Matthews aka Jeremy Irvine. Vincent tells us what it was like being asked to return to Grange Hill when he didn't really want to; the pain he suffered filming his most famous scene and how it felt hearing the name of his character mentioned in an episode of Spaced!…

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Sausage On A Fork with Desmond Askew 1:04:22

1+ y ago1:04:22

1:04:22

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Desmond Askew aka Richard Hare. Desmond tells us how acting from a very early age led to him working with some legends of rock and pop music; how being in Grange Hill had been an ambition of his from when he'd first started acting and how life after Grange Hill saw him move to Los Angeles …

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Sausage On A Fork Live at the Grange Hill 45th Anniversary Cast Reunion 1:08:22

1+ y ago1:08:22

1:08:22

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're live at the Grange Hill 45th Anniversary Cast Reunion at the Tabernacle in Notting Hill. This episode features interviews with many of the cast members who tell us why they've come along to this event and who they've enjoyed meeting up with. We also hear from Mark Baxter aka Duane Orpington who, alo…

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Sausage On A Fork with Karen Lewis 40:37

1+ y ago40:37

40:37

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Karen Lewis aka Miss Roz Partridge. Karen tells us how she was offered the part by a future oscar winner; how she was given a storyline which was a huge scandal at the time and why in her second and final series, she wanted comments to be made about how much weight she had put on!…

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Sausage On A Fork with Clare Buckfield 1:10:40

1+ y ago1:10:40

1:10:40

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Clare Buckfield aka Natasha Stevens. Clare tells us how her character was introduced with an 'Eastenders duff duff' style cliffhanger; what it was like working with her sister, Julie, as 'professional twins' and how, despite having no previous training, she recorded the biggest first round…

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Sausage On A Fork with Tim Polley 1:29:08

1+ y ago1:29:08

1:29:08

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Tim Polley aka Steven 'Banksie' Banks. Tim tells us how a last minute change in the audition process saw him get the role of Banksie, how he felt missing out on the trip to the White House and how Banksie's moustache was even more ridiculous in real life than it was on the programme!…

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Building a Creative Nonprofit with Jacob Niemeier 55:18

1+ y ago55:18

55:18

"I just felt this itch..." Jacob Niemeier had a great, stable life. He had a job in his field that earned him a comfortable wage, a satisfying living situation, and lots of friends with whom he could hang out on the weekends. Deep down, though, something was calling him to do more. To do something scary. To take a risk. Jacob was positive that God …

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Making Music Professionally with Brad Thompson 1:04:10

1+ y ago1:04:10

1:04:10

How do you make a living doing what you love in the creative arts? Can music really make full-time money? Brad Thompson has the answer. In this episode, Emmeline sits down with professional musician Brad Thompson of Brad Thompson and the Undulating Band to talk about their reunion show on January 12th, 2023 at The Bartonville Store, how life impact…

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