Bonus Episode 2 - Linda Ryder Part One: Paul and Shaun Ryder's mum on addiction, the Sex Pistols and being a Monday Mum

The Paul Ryder Tapes - Sex, Drugs, the Mondays and Me

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"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…

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Due to popular demand we have a special bonus episode this week featuring part one of an exclusive interview with everyone's favorite guest, Rock n Roll mum Linda Ryder - the mum of Paul and Shaun Ryder, giving her perspective on her sons' fame and notoriety. She's charming, witty, down to earth and has a wicked sense of humour! Hear about how she coped with Paul's struggles with addiction, how her husband Derek used to be fashion forward, her attitude to the lies peddled in the press, meeting the Sex Pistols, and how the they all coped when the band first broke up. Next week is the grande finale of the main series with the final interview with Paul - recorded just 12 days before he passed away.

Check out Angela's other podcast, Accidentally Milf - Online Dating Adventures After 50 - the podcast that inspired this one!

Please support The Paul Ryder Tapes by becoming a patron at Patreon.com/thepaulrydertapes

If you'd like to rent Paul's Normandy chateau that's featured in the series, (where he recorded the Big Arm album), email chateaudelavallee@gmail.com for a big discount on the airbnb price! Check it out on airbnb at www.francechateauforrent.com

Visit the main website at paulryder.tv for links to our socials and please give us a review if you've not already done so!

Thanks so much for being a part of the series!

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Bonus Episode 2 - Linda Ryder Part One: Paul and Shaun Ryder's mum on addiction, the Sex Pistols and being a Monday Mum

The Paul Ryder Tapes - Sex, Drugs, the Mondays and Me

published about a year ago

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Check out Angela's other podcast, Accidentally Milf - Online Dating Adventures After 50 - the podcast that inspired this one!

Please support The Paul Ryder Tapes by becoming a patron at Patreon.com/thepaulrydertapes

Visit the main website at paulryder.tv for links to our socials and please give us a review if you've not already done so!

Thanks so much for being a part of the series!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

57 episodes

#Glistening Productions #Music #Happy Monday #Indie #Bass #Addiction #Infidelity #Biography #Breakdown #Indie Dance #Paul Ryder

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