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Friends old and new join me in Derry and Toms roof gardens to discuss the work and influence of prolific British fantasist Michael Moorcock, as well as other bits of 60s and 70s genre fiction that came to me via my Grandad in the 80s and informed my world view. Books, music, role-playing games, wrestling in Featherstone Library and many other digressions await.
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Jonny Grossmark on why he's misunderstood on Twitter, a look at Trade on Sports automated alerts, HT Overs, QR and the new SVA. Stay listening to hear about Jonny's Betfair and bookie episodes and how my grandad almost got divorced before he got married, all over a bet....SCENES!
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Dedicated to Dad. A podcast for guests to speak about their losses, experiences with grief, and to share stories of their loved ones. It is hoped that by sharing our stories and journeys with grief that it may help others with their own situations.
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Whisky Legends

Andy Maxwell

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Welcome to the whisky legends podcast, where I’ll be speaking to one legend in particular, my Grandad Tim Morrison, whose been working in whisky for over 60 years helping to develop the industry, following his Grandad in the early 1900s. Throughout this series we hear about how things have evolved from someone with unique first-hand experience, from cleaning the Kiln and malting Barley in the 60s, buying Islay’s Bowmore distillery and pioneering the Single malt whisky category with his broth ...
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The Bent Sack Variety Hour

The Bent Sack Variety Hour

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Contrary to the name, The Bent Sack Variety Hour has very little variety. Listen in as your hosts, Mo Bent and Ryland Sack, hand over the podcasting reigns to the show-within-a-show called "The Les & Phil Radio Drive Time Forum Live On Line" (or L&P RDTFLOL for short). Join your geriatric hosts, Les Johnson and Phil Ip, as they present their AM radio style talkback show that they have presented for several decades. Including popular segments such as Secret Sound, Plotline Bling, and even the ...
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Ordinary men talking stuff! For lads & dads and everyone in-between. From jokes to facts, stories to chat with both a serious and comedic side to it all. For all fathers & sons - Men’s issues & more - Come on Dads & lads! We've got this! Hosted by Iain John
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TGR Podcast

The Gaming Rig

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TGR Podcasts A weekly podcast from the team and fans from TGR - www.thegamingrig.co.uk If you ever wish to join in the fun hit us up at thegamingriguk@gmail.com all gamers welcome. - TGR
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Hello, I am Neil Baxter. Here you'll find my "Comedy Rambles" series, where I go for a walk and either tell jokes or talk nonsense... hopefully it's both exercise and humour combined... but if it's raining out, then you can forget it! All recorded 'in-the-field' with the finest mobile-phone audio known to Wigan.
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Bless My Bacon!

Steve McKenzie

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"Bless My Bacon!" is the world's only podcast entirely devoted to bacon. Every episode revolves around bacon. No matter what happens on the show, it always comes back to bacon. Enjoy bacon adventures, trivia, interviews, recipes, and humor. If you love bacon, you'll love it here!
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Created for expectant parents, new mums, new grandparents and for anyone wanting to know more about becoming a parent. Cath Curtin shares over four decades of experience, guiding you through the highs and lows of being pregnant, giving birth and the complexities of parenting. In the latest season Midwife Cath is refocussing her attention onto new dads and dads-to-be. Together with new dad Chris Taylor she unpacks everything men need to know about the highs and lows of pregnancy, giving birth ...
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Are you tired of reciting the same old nursery rhymes to your little ones night after night? If so, then it's time to spice things up with a brand new collection of poems that will reignite the joy and wonder of childhood. Introducing "Roger’s Rhymes" - a fresh and exciting series of poems that will stimulate your child's imagination and leave them begging for more. "Roger's Rhymes" is a collection of poems written by Roger Hickson, a grandfather from Ireland who wanted to create something s ...
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This series looks at the thoughts, feelings and experiences of participants involved in The Pathhead Choir Songwriting Project HERE WE ARE, a project in collaboration with creative ageing organisation Autumn Voices, funded by Creative Scotland and a grant from The Hope Scott Trust. Singer and songwriter Sophie Bancroft guided a group of The Pathhead Choir members aged 60+ to write original songs for The Pathhead Choir to perform. These songs were then arranged and notated for the choir by Pa ...
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Smack My Pitch Up

Geeks Under the Influence Network

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Hobbit and Thandi pitch ideas for Movie/TV reboots, remakes, reimaginings, sequels, sidequels, and adaptations. Subscribe to Smack My Pitch UP! https://link.chtbl.com/smpu_gui_subscribe My Handle is Jonathan Blade Podcast Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Johnathanblade Apple: https://apple.co/2DEgoDT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gFHxEX Youtube: https://t.co/c70qsTS08p?amp=1 Check out tons of merch for the GUI Network on TeePublic: http://bit.ly/teepublicGUI GUI Network Hotline: (804) 505-4G ...
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Sam joins us to remember his Papaw and Grandfather Gary. He passed away from lung cancer in 2023 in his 80s. Sam discusses how he dealt with his Grandad's passing as someone living with autism. He aims to make him proud by living his best life and honoring him that way. Sam also discusses in our Patreon chat how music helped and we discuss his podc…
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Our fave shitposting, podcast hosts, Therapist couple from Utah re-join us, but this time Brittany is in the spotlight talking about her Grandfather Harold. We discuss their lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Brittany shares her stories and memories of Harold and recounts his unforgettable hugs. Support us through Patreon: https://patreon.com…
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From the North he came, to seek knowledge and fortune. Cast out by his tribe for offending Ulfr, God of the Wastes, he is driven by mirth, restrained by melancholy. One day he will return to make offerings to the Bear Druids, particularly Mewler the Claw. She thinks he’s an idiot but owes him a debt. Memories of Krangg, The Iron Bear Clarky is back…
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One of more entertaining chats with a guest, Gallo joins us to remember his Mother. Manuela passed away from cancer - leukemia, aged 37, as far as Gallo knew she'd gone into remission 7ish years prior. Gallo remembers her as a strong, independent woman, who through her line of work, did not take any nonsense from anybody. Support us through Patreon…
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Mike's Mom Catherine was diagnosed with brain cancer around 1995 and passed away in 2006. She was approximately aged 54. Even though she lived 11 years, her condition deteriorated over the years and was an invalid for much of that time. Mike shares stories and memories of Catherina and his learnings from the way he dealt with the grief immediately …
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New traveller Liam Jones drops by Derry & Toms to discuss one of his favourite things... Victorian Invasion literature... as we tackle the Moorcock-edited anthology Before Armageddon, a collection of Victorian and Edwardian imaginative fiction. Liam also teaches me about the Parisian dandy criminals, the Apaches! (Who I must now write into my next …
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Quinn's Dad passed in 2014 due to heart failure. He was 74. He was a smoker and not in the best overall health, but was on the mend. He'd been sober from alcohol for almost Quinn's entire life, overcoming years of binge drinking and mood swings. Quinn's Dad was also, unfortunately, homeless and living in his car at the time he died. Quinn talks abo…
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Triple threat Ben Gibson joins us to discuss the important work he does in the community. Not only is he a Celebrant, he is also a End-of-Life Doula and Funeral Director. Ben is often invited into a family space at one of their most vulnerable times, and it's often a space which is unfamiliar for them and something they haven't had to be involved i…
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Dave is back in Derry & Toms to talk about some stories that were as formative for him as they were for me back in our teens... The Robert E Howard Conan stories, The Phoenix on the Sword and The Scarlet Citadel. Dave also gives us an update on the latest SÖNUS news and we delve into some of the murkier aspects of the pulp of the time. But mostly w…
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Pig-bombs, priests in daisy dukes, dressing down the Theocrat of Pan Tang and getting torn apart by dogs are just some of the highlights as I’m joined in D&Ts once again by Steve Round to talk Stormbringer gaming and this time he’s brought the whole damn party. The wandering beer table returns and, as a reward to the gang, we debut an all-new lazil…
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We respectfully remember our good friend Jorgie Skeen and thank his wonderful wife Shaneen for allowing us to continue to use his Acknowledgement to Country in the podcast. Rest in Peace our dear friend. We will be on break for a few weeks while Mark is in Nottingham, England representing Australia at the Touch Football World Cup! Support us throug…
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Heather's Mother died of a bleeding heart, literally. Heather describes her Mom as the most kind, giving, self sacrificing person she has EVER met. She was 52 years old when she passed. She had severe diabetes and multiple conditions associated. Heather discusses how the feeling is so surreal because she is currently 50 and life feels like it's jus…
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Allister Thompson returns to Derry and Toms as we hurtle back to 1918 and brave the cold waters of the Atlantic to take a look at The Land That Time Forgot by Edgar Rice Burroughs, subject of Michael Moorcock's sole filmed movie script (along with James Cawthron of course). Expect discussions about mysterious island tropes, personal propensities to…
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Dalene's Father passed first very quickly after a fall that then revealed heart failure and possible bladder cancer at the age of 89. He was the caretaker at the time for her Mother who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. As a family, they took over that caretaker role for 14 months until she passed at the age of 88. After Dalene's Mother passed, …
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Natalie's Mom died of a sudden heart attack at age 54. Natalie joins us to discuss the profound impact her Mother had on not just her life but her family as a whole. Natalie discusses how her experiences with loss have helped her in her line of work and how she has used it to strengthen the bond in her family. Support us through Patreon: https://pa…
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Friend of the Podcast Tamara Fox comes back for a 3rd time. But this time sharing her learning as a professional working in the grief space. Specifically the work she does with Workplaces and how she works with businesses in how to support employees dealing with grief. Support us through Patreon: https://patreon.com/RememberingThemPodcast?utm_mediu…
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Ebegeezer Stooge, a cranky old chiropractor is visited by three Christmas spirits on Christmas Eve. Stooge embarks on a journey of self-redemption to mend his miserable hip mobility and stiff rotator cuffs. A wonderful reimagining of the classic Charles Dickens' novel, that is not to be missed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…
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Twitch of Fun springs back to life for its 99th episode and it's a heartfelt tribute to the fallen of D Day, amongst other things. There's no pressure to be funny luckily and this is just a conversation between two old mates that encompasses Rupert Murdoch's ventriloquist dummy face, the escalation in the chocolate button war, the two words the Que…
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FINALLY! After all this dancing around the subject of Michael Moorcock writing for the iconic Doctor Who IP and talking Alien and Quatermass and Blake's 7, Miles joins me in the Cloister Room as we just about get to The Coming of the Terraphiles... Just about... But with our tendency to go off on tangents AND 61 years of Doctor Who to consider perh…
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Mercedes' Grandfather made it to 90 with every common health disease you can think of. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, blindness, heart failure, etc. On paper, it is detrimental; in reality, he was strong. After 7 years of his passing, the emotional charge has lessened for Mercedes and she admits she can logically understand how hi…
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Tywanah's Mother Lorraine passed from renal failure just shy of her 59th birthday. Tywanah joins the podcast to discuss their close relationship and how she has managed to stay close post her Mum passing away and the recent news that has changed her feelings toward the anniversary date of her passing. Tywanah's website: www.blackbutterflygoddess.co…
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Heather's Dad died suddenly, sort of, at the age of 57. Shortly after she moved across the country, he develop severe pain in his back and legs. It progressively got worst until he was bedridden. Heather's Dad had a sudden decline in health when she returned home to visit and when admitted to hospital had a massive stroke. He was admitted into a lo…
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An unexpected Wednesday Twitch of Fun from an overly tired Richard Herring, but those are usually the worst and thus the best ones. Ally and Herring discuss walking in Noel Edmonds' shoes, whether the Queen has a furry muff, why blood is like a butterfly, whether there's room for a Baby Reindeer character on the show, Terry's work with various Davi…
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Join my co-conspirator John and me as we board the Civil Administration ship London where our brutally oppressive crew sets the speed to Time Distort 5 and makes for Cygnus Alpha where we will all suffer for our crimes! En route, we'll have plenty of time (between beatings and summary executions) to discuss Trevor Hoyle's novelisation of the first …
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Friend of the podcast from last year, Cheryl Parker, rejoins the podcast to discuss her advocacy work inspired by the loss of her daughter Rachel verbalizing her willingness to donate her organs. After Rachel passed, Cheryl was given an opportunities to talk about her experience publicly and inspire those to work through their grief and being open …
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Special thank you to all the performers in Barto’s Band: Barto - Percussion & vocals Roger - Vocals Jonas - Vocals Nova - Vocals Rick - Vocals and coaching Barto’s Band My name is Barto. I live in the old town, High up on the hill With my mummy and daddy In a land called Portugal. There are lots of kids On our street. We like to be outside Playing …
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Suzy's Son died when he was 5 years old. He had a Mitochondrial disease and ultimately succumbed to Pneumonia. In 2020, Suzy's eldest Daughter Cameron’s body was found in a hotel in Portland, Oregon under very suspicious circumstances. Suzy joins us to share both heartbreaking stories and how she managed and is still working her way through the gri…
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Rosemary Birds sing in the trees above me. Bees and butterflies hover among the flowers. In the warm summer air, I could sit here for hours. Alone with my book, I'm in a world of my own. I've been here all day. The time has flown. Suddenly something lands on my hand. A beautiful creature, a child-like thing. She has curly hair and a pretty face. On…
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Kadin is an autistic college student, writer, and activist who is on a mission to spread awareness about autism throughout various platforms. He joins us to talk about a tennis great and person he considers a good friend although they never met in person, Lenny Simpson. Kadin was preparing to interview the tennis great but unfortunately passed away…
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Andy Darby is back in Derry and Toms to talk about his all-new novel, The Blade in the Angel's Shadow! Enochian madness, brutal sieges, swordplay and the machinations of the Elizabethan court all combine to give our heroine a hard time, some gnarly powers and a profound ethical dilemma. It's available from all good stockists now...…
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Lisa's Dad Bob passed peacefully away late last year and she is on a mission to spread some hope and positivity about dementia. Lisa published a book in September 2023 about their family's journey with his dementia and some of the lessons they have learnt about life as we have gone through it together as a family. Lisa's FB page: https://www.facebo…
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Our first Chat To A Professional episode for the year talking to the enigmatic Robina Courtin originally from Melbourne but has travelled all over the world and currently in New York City. Her life experience and decades of Buddhist learning makes for such an amazing chat. Support us through Patreon: https://patreon.com/RememberingThemPodcast?utm_m…
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Andrew Nette returns to Derry and Toms as we continue to muse over some formative telly, novelisations and other stuff but on this occasion to talk about Nigel Kneale's enduring and iconic character Professor Bernard Quatermass (and a load of other digressions, naturally, including brief musings on a favourite mercenary war flick). We roam around t…
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We're back for 2024 after a long break. Mark and Ryan are really looking forward to talking to some wonderful guests and listening to their stories and memories of their loved ones and share how they've navigated through grief. Support us through Patreon: https://patreon.com/RememberingThemPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaig…
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In our continued deliberations about tackling Michael Moorcock's Doctor Who novel The Coming of the Terraphiles, several questions about the pitfalls of writing for established IPs have arisen, and a pressing one is: What happens when Trumpton and British politics intrude upon the Alien universe? We investigated so you don't have to, so join Miles …
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Loz returns to Derry & Toms to talk about the remaining tales we haven't covered that complete Michael Moorcock's The Weird of the White Wolf. Elric tests some early chat-up lines in While the Gods Laugh, Moonglum finally shows up in The Singing Citadel and Loz bares all (though not his nipple) in a grievance-filled tirade against neopolitan ice cr…
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Oliver Brackenbury returns to Derry & Toms to talk about the next phase of his excellent mag New Edge Sword and Sorcery. Moorcock talk, uncovering and unleashing a golden age hero anew and copious amounts of caffeine and lemsip dominate. JOIN US. Be sure to check out the Backerkit link for New Edge Sword and Sorcery issues 3 and 4 and Oliver's podc…
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Derek AKA Imrryr returns to Derry and Toms to talk about fellow New Yorker Robert Sheckley, the late master of SF satire and absurdist parables, and his rather unusual and wigged-out 1975 opus... Options. Spoiler... it's out there... AND I LOVE IT! All of the Imrryr catalogue is available via Bandcamp, including merch, and when I get the links for …
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Richard has had a gig cancelled due to flooding but Bedford's loss is your probably loss as well as you spend nearly an hour of your life in the company of him and a piece of Victorian papier mache. Ally and Herring discuss inserting batteries where the sun don't shine, the end of sex (not a problem for my viewers), a very old tortoise and Noel Edm…
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You thought we'd gone away, but we're getting to 100 if it kills us and then 1000 and won't stop until everyone on the planet earth is watching. Plus God. In this extended tribute to our King, like all other news outlets we speculate on the tiny amount we know about the issue for hours on end. What will be the best cancer for the King to have? Is i…
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So it turns out there's a 'Britain is Fucked' novel about Hawkwind tonning around in a van fighting ghosts and squares with guns that shoot their music AND that happens to feature Moorcock as a tertiary character with a saucy house computer. WHO KNEW??? Well, some of you did obviously... but I didn't until my mate Yarks sent me a copy for my birthd…
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Twitch of Fun is back for 2024 and Rich doesn't seem very happy about it. Has this really been going for four flicking years? God. The team chat about Rwanda, double fisting, dental improvement, various Royal lies and liars, a Chinese wang and Ronnie O'Sullivan stealing Ally's already stolen catchphrase. Plus a creepy visit from a largely silent Vi…
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Clarky the Cruel returns to Derry and Toms to revive the One-Shit Book (books that could potentially be read on one visit to the throne) format as we look at SNOWCASTLES by Duncan McGeary. We consider wizard contracting standards, when barbarians aren't barbarians and just what the hell is under Greylock's fur...? We don't read the sequel but we do…
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Thank you everyone for your support and for listening to our first ever season of the podcast. Thank you to all our wonderful guests, we've loved hearing all the stories and memories of your loved ones. May they rest in peace and may we remember them fondly during this holiday period. Safe and happy holidays to all of new friends from around the wo…
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In this Birthday Special double-bill of salutations, Joe Monti (editorial Director at SAGA Press) drops by D&Ts to engage in day-drinking, Moorcock talk and chew the fat about editing amazing fantasy and various other bits n' bobs. Also, Joe gets Crabs. Then Phil and Loz join me for a serious* roundtable. Whilst we drink mucky booze and engage in a…
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