
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

Sep 2, 2024 • 5min
Headlines: Live from Social, Hull (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.

Aug 26, 2024 • 6min
Headlines: Live from The Leadmill, Sheffield (Patreon Teaser)
In this week's Patreon episode, Ian and Amy go through some quick headlines LIVE from The Leadmill, Sheffield.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.

Aug 19, 2024 • 4min
John Kearns Bonus (Patreon Teaser)
Amy and Ian had such a laugh with John Kearns, that for this week's bonus episode we've put together some of the best unheard bits - exclusively for Patreon.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.

Aug 15, 2024 • 53min
Distant Trucker Relaxation Tape (with guest correspondent John Kearns)
For the series finale, Ian and Amy are joined in the studio by guest correspondent, John Kearns! Top stories this week include a grandad who's in for a surprise at Karen's Diner, and something's kicking off on Ian's parents' street in Goole. John's stand-up special 'The Varnishing Days' will be available to stream on Now TV from 31 August 2024.For weekly episodes during the series break, join our Patreon for 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 John on Twitter @johnsfurcoatRecorded 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.

Aug 12, 2024 • 2min
How Many Crisps in a Packet? (Video episode available on Patreon)
In Episode 72, Ian discovers he has a little known talent: potato necromancy. In this Patreon video episode, we put Ian's skills to the test and see if he really can guess the number of crisps in a packet.To watch the full episode, head to our Patreon patreon.com/northernnews and sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt tier for WEEKLY bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 8, 2024 • 47min
One Bean, Eight Sausages (with guest correspondent Sarah Keyworth)
Amy and Ian find bizarre stories from up north. Headlines this week include a fake skull on a stick discovered in the woods, and a woman outraged by the number of crisps in a packet. Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Sarah Keyworth. Sarah will be on tour around the UK with their incredible new show 'My Eyes Are Up Here' from September. For tickets and dates head to www.sarahkeyworth.co.uk.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 Sarah on Instagram @sarah_keyworthRecorded 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.

Aug 1, 2024 • 46min
Happy Yorkshire Day! (with guest correspondent Katy Wix)
Amy and Ian celebrate Yorkshire Day by finding the silliest local news stories from God's Own County. Headlines this week include a woman from Rotherham who's terrified of a smooth criminal, and a couple who will NOT be visiting the quaint Yorkshire town of Helmsley again.Featuring guest correspondent, Katy Wix.Katy's book Delicacy: A Memoir About Cake and Death 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 Katy on Twitter @WixKaty and Instagram @really_katywixRecorded 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.

Jul 29, 2024 • 7min
Normal Pork Screwdriver (Patreon Teaser)
This week's bonus episode is about a controversial menu change at Calderdale Council.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.

Jul 25, 2024 • 48min
The Nightmare Vegetables (with guest correspondent Danny Beard)
Ian and Amy scour the local papers of the north to find the weirdest stories. Headlines this week include the discovery of a new health-food, and the nickname Goole is struggling to shrug off.Featuring guest correspondent, Ru Paul's Drag Race UK winner - broadcaster and performer Danny Beard.Danny will be touring their critically acclaimed show with live band 'Straight Expectations' around the UK. For tickets and information head to socomedy.co.uk.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 Danny on Twitter and Instagram @thedannybeardRecorded 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.

Jul 22, 2024 • 6min
She's Got a Brewery Stomach (Patreon Teaser)
For bonus episode 69, Ian and Amy discuss a mystery letter writer in Sheffield who's trying to get some action.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.