
Northern News
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 northernnewspod@gmail.com Want extra episodes? Bonus content? Videos? Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/NorthernNews Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast Produced by Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Nov 30, 2023 • 42min
I'm A Traybake (with guest correspondent Shaun Keaveny)
Breaking news! Something ridiculous has happened up north, and Ian and Amy are here to tell you all about it.Headlines this week include a man who made a dramatic escape from Didsbury Village Costa Coffee, and the results are in for Goole's controversial salt and pepper pot debate. Featuring guest correspondent, broadcaster Shaun Keaveny.Listen to Shaun's podcast Shaun Keaveny's Daily Grind wherever you listen. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Shaun on Twitter @shaunwkeaveny and Instagram @shaunkeaveny_ Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 2023 • 45min
A Spider's Intern (with guest correspondent Sam Campbell)
Comedian Sam Campbell joins the hosts to discuss bizarre news from up north, including a Bavarian man on a decades-long holiday in Hull, Goole's compost giveaway, and a German tourist's loyalty to Hull. The episode is filled with humorous anecdotes, discussions about evolution and regional differences, and entertaining tangents.

Nov 16, 2023 • 43min
A Real Tommy Smirker (with guest correspondent Celya AB)
Ian and Amy sift through the papers to find out what's happening up North. Headlines this week include a look at the social-class categories in Wigan, and a man called Storm Denniss who's being trolled on social media.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Celya AB.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Celya on Instagram @abcelyaRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 2023 • 44min
Snake Escape Season (with guest correspondent Josh Jones)
Ian and Amy are two Northerners in London, desperately trying to keep up with what's going on up North.Making headlines this week are an escaped Snake on a Train, and a woman who's received a very fishy delivery.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Josh Jones.Josh will be performing his stand-up show 'Gobsmacked' at London's Leicester Square Theatre on 22 November. For tickets and information head to leicestersquaretheatre.com.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Josh on Instagram @joshyjones92Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 2023 • 43min
What is this Clown World? (Live at the London Podcast Festival 2023)
Live from the London Podcast Festival in Kings Place, Amy and Ian scour the papers to find the silliest news from up north.Top stories this week include a man in Wakefield who has listed his girlfriend on eBay, and an x-rated bottle of ketchup.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded by London Podcast Festival and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 2023 • 42min
Excessive for a Poltergeist (with guest correspondent Phil Ellis)
It's a Halloween special this week, as Amy and Ian find the spookiest stories from up North.Headlines include a woman who has divorced her ghost husband, and the top five most haunted locations in Yorkshire.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Phil Ellis.Phil will be performing his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show 'Phil Ellis's Excellent Comedy Show' at Soho Theatre from 7-11 November. For tickets and information head to sohotheatre.com.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Phil on Instagram @philelliscomedyRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 2023 • 42min
Metal Detector Head (with guest correspondent Catherine Bohart)
Amy and Ian find out what's been going on up t'North recently(ish).Headlines this week include the discovery of a very, very, very old bowl, and a car that's been inadvertently protected from an attack by King Kong.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian and podcaster Catherine Bohart.Listen to Catherine's podcast Trusty Hogs wherever you get your podcasts.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Catherine on Twitter and Instagram @CatherineBohartRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 2023 • 45min
Concrete Mist (with guest correspondent Calum Scott)
Amy and Ian get to the bottom of what's going on up North.Making a splash in the papers this week is a couple in Hull celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary, and a cafe in Doncaster which has used an unusual font for its signage.Featuring guest correspondent, singer-songwriter and fellow Hullite Calum Scott.Calum's latest single At Your Worst is available to listen to now. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Calum on Twitter and Instagram @calumscottRecorded by Ben Williams and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 2023 • 41min
Gippin’ Myself Silly (with guest correspondent Ania Magliano)
Amy and Ian sift through the Northern newspapers to find you the silliest stories. Headlines this week include an X-Rated roundabout in Scarborough, and a dispute between Old and New Goole (which happened over 10 years ago but there's not much going on in Goole at the moment).Featuring guest correspondent Ania Magliano.Ania is heading on tour with her Edinburgh Award nominated stand up show 'I Can't Believe You've Done This'. For tickets and dates head to aniamagliano.com.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Ania on Twitter @AniaMags and Instagram @aniamaglianoRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 2023 • 42min
I Love Asbestos (with guest correspondent Paddy Young)
Ian and Amy find you the weirdest stories from the north this week. Top stories this week include a trial run of VR-style glasses in a hospital in Goole, and a new nightclub in Bury which is set to be top drawer.Featuring guest correspondent, Paddy Young.Paddy is going on tour with his award-nominated stand up show 'Hungry, Horny, Scared'. For tickets and dates head to berksnest.com/paddyWant Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Paddy on Twitter and Instagram @paddyisyoungRecorded by Ben Williams and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.