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Plosive
Comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill – two Northerners living in London – are on a mission to find the juiciest stories from their hometowns and beyond. Join them each week as they scour the local rags of the North to find the stories you didn’t know you needed to know. Do you have news from the North? Found a story in your local paper? Email it to Ian and Amy at [email protected] Want extra episodes? Bonus content? Videos? Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/NorthernNews Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast Produced by Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spanner Dog (with guest correspondent Fatiha El-Ghorri)
Amy and Ian bring you the funniest stories from up t'north.Making headlines this week are some outrageous requests at a hotel in Hull, and a very fishy salesman in Whitby.Featuring guest correspondent Fatiha El-Ghorri.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected] Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Fatiha El-Ghorri on Twitter @fatihaelghorri and Instagram @fatiha.elghorriRecorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33:3420/04/2023
The Naughty Party (with guest correspondent Jessica Fostekew)
Ian and Amy trawl through the newspapers of the North to bring you all the juiciest stories. Top news this week is the return of the World Gravy Wrestling Championships, and a judge who is desperately trying to find the mute button on Zoom. Featuring guest correspondent Jessica Fostekew.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected] Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Jessica Fostekew on Twitter and Instagram @jessicafostekewRecorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41:3913/04/2023
Chunked Out Yer Bean (with guest correspondent Chris Cantrill)
Amy and Ian have duly sifted through the news in the North to bring you even more weird and wonderful stories.This week they've got the scoop on discontinued cereals in Hull, policing based menopause vest controversies and pizza cones.Featuring guest correspondent Chris Cantrill.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected] Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Chis Cantrill on Twitter: @callmecantrill and Instagram: @chris_cantrillRecorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32:2706/04/2023
The Heartwarming Assassin (with guest correspondent Maisie Adam)
Amy and Ian bring you the best, worst and weirdest stories from up Naaarth. Headlines this week include a Carlisle woman who's found glitch in the Matrix and a sporty grandma in Hull. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected] follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded by Ben Williams and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
40:3630/03/2023
Get Over It (with guest correspondent Phil Wang)
Wondering what the bloody hell's been going on up North? Ian and Amy have got you covered.This week's stories include an unusual restaurant menu in Leyland, and a Hull drugs operation that may or may not be exactly like an episode of Miami Vice.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected] follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45:1323/03/2023
Trapped in a Bath Mat (with guest correspondent Tim Key)
Read all about it! Amy and Ian scour the papers for the best stories from up North. Headlines this week include the story of a questionable PhD thesis, and a beloved pet returns in the strangest place. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected] follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
43:1416/03/2023
Smurf Blue (with guest correspondent Rosie Jones)
Welcome to episode one of Northern News! A brand new comedy podcast hosted by Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill. Top stories this week include a not-so-strange object found in some crisps and a very expensive sheep. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected]. And follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Photography by Jonathan Birch. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42:4809/03/2023