

Northern News
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 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.
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Nov 14, 2024 • 48min
Eeeee Liquid (with guest correspondent Daliso Chaponda)
A comedy news podcast hosted by Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, two Northerners living in London who find the funniest news stories from up north.Headlines this week include a police raid of illegal fake vapes in Goole, and a shocking price rise of bus fares in Yorkshire.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Daliso ChapondaDaliso is on tour with his show Feed This Black Man Again. For tickets and information head to dalisochaponda.com/tour.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 Daliso on Twitter and Instagram @dalisochapondaRecorded 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 11, 2024 • 2min
EWE Wrestling Debrief (Patreon Teaser)
Amy and Ian aka The Gravy Boat and The Bean Chunker tell us about their night at professional wrestling. To listen to the full episode and for WEEKLY bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded 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 7, 2024 • 51min
Me Floaty Ring! (with guest correspondent Sara Barron)
Ian and Amy are two Northerners in London, desperately trying to keep up with what's going on up North.Headlines this week include a woman restoring people's beloved teddy bears, and Peaky Blinders stars Cillian Murphy and Tom Hardy make a surprise appearance in Goole.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Sara Barron.Sara's podcast They Like To Watch, with Succession show runner Jesse Armstrong is available to listen 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 Sara on Instagram @sarabarron1000000Recorded 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 31, 2024 • 48min
You're Haunted 24/7 (with guest correspondent Rhys James)
This Halloween, Amy and Ian find the spookiest news stories from the North.Headlines this week include spilt drinks in a haunted pub, and a team of ghost hunters get spooked by a photo.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Rhys James.Rhys' stand up special 'Spilt Milk' is available to pre-order now at rhysjames.co.ukWant Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Rhys on Twitter and Instagram @rhyjamesyRecorded 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 28, 2024 • 3min
Comment Section Binfire (Patreon Teaser)
Lincolnshire is bracing itself for its annual Swingathon.To listen to the full episode and for WEEKLY bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded 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 24, 2024 • 46min
Quadruple Decker Bus (with guest correspondent Dr Benji Waterhouse)
Amy and Ian find the silliest news from up t'North. Headlines this week include an exciting new bus service in North Yorkshire, and a traffic warden in Cheshire being a total jobsworth.Featuring guest correspondent, NHS Psychiatrist and writer, Dr Benji Waterhouse.Benji's book You Don't Have to Be Mad to Work Here is available to buy now.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Benji on Twitter @doctor_benji and Instagram @doctor_benjisRecorded 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 21, 2024 • 3min
Northern News Q&A Special 3 (Patreon Teaser)
Ian and Amy answer your questions in yet another Q&A special.To listen to the full episode and for WEEKLY bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.Submit your questions for the next Q&A by emailing northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded 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 17, 2024 • 47min
Barnsley Playboy Bungalow (with guest correspondent Sophie Duker)
Ian and Amy find the silliest stories from the North of England.Headlines this week include a woman whose dream job will take her from Barnsley to LA, and Amy and Ian find out how oysters are born.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Sophie Duker.Sophie is touring around the UK with her new stand-up show 'But Daddy, I Love Her!'. For tickets and information head to sophieduker.com.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Sophie on Instagram @sophiedukebox and Twitter @sophiedukebox.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.

Oct 14, 2024 • 3min
David O'Doherty Bonus (Patreon Teaser)
To listen to the full bonus episode and for WEEKLY bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded 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 10, 2024 • 47min
You Can't Burn Wet (with guest correspondent Stephen Bailey)
Ian and Amy find the weirdest news from up t'north. Headlines this week include a cat owner who gets a shocking surprise, and a 1p coin that could make you a pretty penny.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Stephen Bailey.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Stephen on Instagram @stephencomedyRecorded 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.