Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
A comedy audio drama following an ageing heroine as she navigates senior moments, family relationships, and adventures. The story evolves from a slice-of-life tale to one where ancient Greek deities choose her to 'save the planet' in later seasons. Written, performed, and produced by Flloyd Kennedy, with guest performers across three continents. The podcast blends gentle humour with sharp observations, and listeners can support it via Patreon.
Episodes
Imperfection Rocks My World
Helen and Janey are back, teasing each other as they do. Janey's father Philip has been visiting her, and Philip and Helen meet up to discuss a whole range of things and... well, you might as well just listen.Oh, by the way! I've set up a short (I promise you, very short) survey which would mean the world to me if you could spare a few minutes to fill in. https://amIoldyet.com/surveyYou h
Where's Helen, and Who Wants to Know?
Helen has been missing in action, as far as her family is concerned, and they are concerned, so they decide to hunt her down in her lair, so to speak. This week's episode features guest artists John Warner as Jonathan, Christopher McDougal as Charlie and Erica Sanderson as Susie. Just a wee reminder: we are totally unfunded by external sources, so I'm only able to paythese actors a pitta
The Art of Wittering
Helen hasn't been all that productive since her accident (Season 12), and her oldest friend and ex publisher/boss Joey (from college days in the 1960s) challenges her to try something different. Instead of writing life affirming poems about the natural world, why not create a horror story? Everybody else is doing it, after all...Episode 4 of Season 13, "The Art of Wittering". I admit, I
The Elephant in the Room
Episode 3 explores a bit of a controversial topic, as one of Susie's writing students proudly presents some of her work and someone gets very cross. Strong language is applied.The cast is Erika Sanderson as Susie, Catherine Pip as Melody, Andrea Richardson as Angela, Christopher McDougall as AndyFlloyd Kennedy as Helen, Janey and Jess.The music is from "In the Labyrinth" by John T Labarbe
Something to Say
Helen needs to start going out again, picking up the threads of her life, so she has signed up to one of her granddaughter Susie's writing workshops. This results in a bit of soul searching, a smidgeon of philosophising, and a dash of ponderings on the writing process.The cast isErika Sanderson as SusieAndrea Richardson as AngelaTed Gray as the janitorFlloyd Kennedy as Helen.The music is
Another Day
Season 13 kicks off with a brand new chapter in Helen's life. Is she old old? She certainly is, in her opinion. We pick up the story a couple of months after the end of Season 12. Her daughter Janey has moved with husband Jon to Edinburgh. Her next door neighbours have put their flat on the market. And Helen has discovered that she is not fully recovered from the accident, when her head c
Game, Set and Match
Episode 6, the finale. Helen, our elderly heroine, is still unconscious after her collision with the pavement. Jon and Janey and Susie are still anxiously awaiting the results of the scan, and the medical staff in the Accident and Emergency Department are just about keeping their heads above water with the weekend rush as well as random relatives - or are they?You heard, in alphabetical o
Waiting Game
This is Episode 5 of Season 12. It's very late at night, several hours after our elderly protagonist, Helen, was brought in unconscious after an unfortunate collision. The hospital staff at A&E (that's Accident and Emergency for our non UK listeners) are now exhausted as they come to the end of a very long shift. While our elderly protagonist, Helen, is still drifting in her mind betw
Purgatory
This is Episode 4 of Season 12. Helen is still unconscious, as far as the medical profession can detect, but she's keeping herself amused in her head. And getting very bored. Her daughter Janey and son-in-law Jonathan are also trying to keep their spirits up, while the medical staff have problems of their own to contend with. You heard Roy R Carruthers as Philip, Patricia Gray as the Cafe
Am I Dead Yet?
Helen, as you've probably worked out for yourselves, has had an accident and is presently in a coma in the Accident and Emergency Dept, where the staff are trying to figure out who she is. Helen, in her head, is desperate to know where she is, while her daughter Janey is also desperate to find her mother, helped by Helen's neighbour, Jennifer. The cast is:Frances Broudie Oldridge as Nurse
Where Am I?
Episode 2 of Season 12 continues with the mystery of whatever happened to Helen. Her neighbour Jennifer offers to help look for her, while Helen seems to be looking for herself.Ferdie was played by Chris Roust, Charmian by Catherine Pip, Roy Carruthers was Tom the Paramedic. Wendy Lap played Lou the Paramedic, as well as Nurse Cassy and Mrs McMillan. Christopher McDougall played Dr Harold
What's up, Helen?
"Am I Old Yet?" Instead of our usual format of short stand-alone episodes in the life of Helen Docherty, Season 12 kicks off in the form of a 6-episode serial, so make sure you subscribe to receive each new episode as it drops. And if you'd like to support the production, you can do that at buymeacoffee.com/amIoldyet. Helen is 81 years old, and she's fed up with lots of things, especially
Preview for Season 12
Hey there! Just to let you know I am beavering away recording, editing and creating the sound design for Season 12 "Am I Dead Yet?" (actually, that really a working title, haven't made any final decision yet...)
This season features the glorious vocal talents of some of your favourite AIOY actors, Christopher McDougall, Wendy Lap, Frances Broudie Oldridge, Roy R Carruthers, with newcome
Return of the Bread
"Return of the Bread" is a bonus episode which marks a departure for TMT, in that it is our first attempt at a crossover episode. Characters from our two podcasts, "Am I Old Yet?" and "Baked Off! Live Laugh Loaves!" meet up in Helen's favourite Cheese Shop Cafe in south London, where cafe owner Ilse is getting ready for the lunch time trade. It's been a quiet morning so far, but things ar
Horrible Futures
My contribution to the Halloween madness that's all around us. A story old as time and still about to come true. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
The image is courtesy of the Australian Academy of Science, and you'll find further information at their website https://www.science.org.au/news-and-events/news-and-media-releases/australian-bushfires-why-they-are-unprecedented. Learn more about your
An Origin Story
I'm now half way through production of Season 12, which I hope to begin releasing to you by the end of November. In the meantime, here is a bonus for you. It's a recording of a poem I wrote a couple of years ago, inspired by a painting by my then 14 year old granddaughter, Natalie Kennedy. It was performed earlier this year at an event in Liverpool involving poets and jazz musicians impro
Bonus : The Perfect Sentence
"Am I Old Yet?" is on hiatus at the moment, while I refresh myself and come up with some more adventures to send Helen on. Meantime, here is an audio fiction I think you will enjoy. "The Perfect Sentence" is a concept album, by Jeff Van Dreason, co-creator of "Greater Boston", and it's available on Bandcamp, Spotify and Apple Music or wherever you stream your music. It's part narrated, p
Oh Susie!
Thunder's Mouth Theatre presents: "Oh
Susie!" Episode 11 of Season 11. And yes, it does feel weird concluding a
season on an odd number. But, as I'm fond of telling my students and clients, 'weird' is a great word, it means 'something I'm not used to, so I'm expanding my universe'. We pick up where we left off at the end of Episode 10, when Susie offers herself to take up Preshanni's
job
Secrets and... more secrets
This is Part 1 of Episode 10, or you can just call it Episode 10, because Megaphone will call the next one Episode 11, no matter what I call it. Never mind. Helen and Susie are still on a mission to find out what is going on with Preshanni, the young woman who went messing a couple of episodes ago. They know where she is - back with her family in South Africa, but they still don’t know w
Searching for Preshanni
Thunder’s Mouth Theatre presents... “In Search of Preshanni” Episode 9 of Season 11. Helen and Susie are still concerned that Preshanni went missing just after Ciara went off to France, so they on their way to Mary’s house to see if Ciara left any information behind, indicating where Preshanni might have gone. I wonder if I can manage to wrap up the mystery in the next episode, in whic
Of Friends & Neighbours
Episode 8 of Season 11 and Jennifer gives Helen a hand to bring her shopping upstairs, as the lift is STILL out of order. Really! Someone should report it to the Body Corporate. Helen’s old friend Joey from her days at college in New York, who now lives in Sydney Australia, calls up for a catch up, and a new friend phones in to ask for Helen's help.
Written, performed and produced by Fl
Introducing: Alpha8
This week, while I wrap up the final episodes of "Baked Off!", I'm excited to share another delicious audio drama from the award winning writer, Stephanie Elie. Alpha8 is a sci-fi adventure fiction that imagines what might happen when a desperate alien swaps places with a regular working mother and has to deal with three stroppy teenagers, while dad is kept incommunicado at his terribly
Bonus 01 Baked Off
This week, as a bonus, we introduce you to a brand new podcast. I’ve been working on it for around 18 months now, it’s an 8 episode limited series, fully scripted and fully cast audio fiction called “Baked Off! Live, laugh, loaves”. Written and produced by me, with a cast of 10 fabulous voice actors, and new music by John T La Barbera. It has its own feed, and its own website, and it is t
Nana Goes Gently Into That Good Night
Helen finds herself on the receiving end of some rather disturbing news, and some sad, but not unexpected news. This episodes includes discussions of missing persons, and grief. And now for a quote from the makers of my favourite sci fi podcast, Midnight Burger - "it’s free to listen to a podcast, but it’s not free to make", so if you’d care to make a donation towards our production expen
Too Hot to Handle
Episode 6 finds Helen at her favourite cafe, chatting with Ilse about playing card games on her iPad. But before we go there, I thought you might like to know why we call ourselves Thunder’s Mouth Theatre. Back in the day, I played Queen Eleanor in a production of Shakespeare’s play “The Life and Death of King John”. It was produced by John Warner’s production company in Brisbane, and per
Who's the Radical Here?
Helen attended the 'gathering' Susie invited her to, where she met up with the mother of Kiara, the charismatic climate change evangelist. They've taken Susie off to the nearest cafe to enjoy something to drink and a heart to heart. With special guest voice actor Lushika Preetrajh as Preshanni and Mrs Patel.Now, you may have noticed that these episodes are arriving at roughly fortnightly
Cult-ivating Diligence
Thunder’s Mouth Theatre presents: yet another mini adventure in the life of our aged heroine Helen. Her granddaughter Susie phones up to apologise for standing her up last week, and after a chat with daughter Janey, Helen decides to attend a ‘gathering’ headed up by Susie’s latest bestie, to see what the fuss is all about.You heard Flloyd Kennedy as Susie, Helen, Janey, Kiara and the stra
Busted
Helen is waiting patiently at her favourite Cheese Shop Cafe for her granddaughter Susie and daughter Janey to join her for lunch. Until they are half an hour late, and then—not so patiently. Meanwhile, there's a young American guy, who seems to think he's Sam Spade. Or is it Philip Marlowe?Cast: AJ Fidalgo as Special Agent Sam Marlow; Tayo Aluko as Detective Inspector Frank Ensign (there
Only Welcomes in the Building
Helen is at home, listening to her favourite folk music programme on the radio when there is a rude interruption downstairs. She and her neighbour Jennifer decide to take action.As usual, this episode deals with everyday challenges rather than world affairs. Although of course, world affairs have their effect.The performers are Christopher McDougall and Flloyd Kennedy.Editing and sound de
What Would Helen Do?
Thunder's Mouth Theatre Presents... Am I Old Yet, Welcome back. Here's an extended episode to get us started on Season 11. Helen has been out shopping, and would like nothing better than to put her feet up and relax with a nice hot coffee. Friends and family, however, are in need of her very specific help and advice. You know how it is... EnjoyThe cast was as followsHelen, Janey, Susan we
Introducing Baked Off!
"Am I Old Yet?" is enjoying a hiatus as you've probably noticed. But while Season 11 is being slowly cooked up in the background, we are also working on a brand new podcast. It's called "Baked Off! - Live Laugh Loaves" and the aim is to release it early in 2025. Here's the trailer - you may recognise most of the voices, but the characters are all new!We are also running a crowdfunding cam
The Return - Sep 06, 2024
Susie and Janey are still angsting about Helen's disappearance, while Susie's boyfriend Charlie attempts to inject a smidgeon of common sense - brave man! And then Janey and Helen seems to be vieing for the honour of most tech avoidance in the family.Christopher McDougall - Charlie, ReneFlloyd Kennedy - Janey, Susie, Ilse, HelenSFXMessage Bank beep, buttons clicking and phone ringing, cou
Breakfast with the Gods
Hera has brought Helen to her home on Mt Olympus, after their short visit to the Amazon rain forest. Zeus is so happy to see her that he just can't help singing about it. And so it came about, that this episode has turned into a musical. You're welcome...Hera - Wendy LapHelen - Flloyd KennedyZeus - Ira SeidensteinMusic - "In the Labyrinth", Song of the Goddess Diana" and "Song of the Mina
Helen's Hellenic Stopover
And now, to return to regular transmission! Hera, the Queen of the Gods, drops by in south London to whisk Helen off to her homeland for a well-deserved mini-break. These two women of way over 'a certain age' have more in common than meets the eye.Cast:Hera - Wendy LapZeus - Ira SeidensteinHelen, American tourist - Flloyd KennedyMusic - "In the Labyrinth" and "Song of the Minotaur" compos
Interruption to Service
Special Announcement: Please excuse this break in transmission - Episode 6 was going to take us to Greece, where Helen is enjoying the scenery and the sunshine. But in view of the terrible tragedy of the wildfires presently affecting large parts of Greece, including Athens itself, I'd decided to postpone that episode till next week. In the meantime, here is news regarding the development
Never Mind Wally! Where's Helen?
Helen has gone missing, so daughter Janey and granddaughter Susie team up to track her down. This episode is an experiment, in that it takes the form of a series of telephone calls. A bit like the old 'epistolatory' genre, only using message bank rather than the post office. Let me know if you think it works - drop your response at https://amIoldyet.com/reviews - just a few words would be
Going Potty over Plants
Helen's idea of providing pot plants to people living on the streets has caught the attention of the authorities, and they are not happy about it. But Susie has a plan and Demeter drops by for coffee and a chat, so perhaps it will all work out? Do stick around for the epilogue - and a behind the scenes chat between Ed and Flloyd.Cast:Edward Donnelly - Dafydd the newsreaderFrances Broudie
Redemption Song
Someone new has take up residence on the pavement near the bus stop. Mike might be homeless, but he's got a ukulele, so Helen challenges him to join her in a sing song. This Episode's guest is Roy J Carruthers (who also plays Harry from across the corridor, Dimitri (Season 1) Loki Season 8), Eric Frogsholme, and Kyrane (Season 9).If you, or someone you know, is homeless, you can get suppo
Nana's Question
Helen has received a note from Jennifer, her neighbour who lives in the flat across the corridor with her husband Harry, and her 103 year old grandmother Nana Madeleine. Helen and Madeleine have always enjoyed sharing their thoughts on life, death, mortality and immortality without fear or favour. And this time is no exception, although with a heightened sense of immediacy. Nana Madeleine
Celebration!
Season 10 kicks off with lots of new beginnings. I'm so happy to be part of the Fable & Folly network, such an honour to be in the company of all the best audio fiction on the airwaves. Here in Am I Old Yet?'s world, it's Helen's 80th birthday, and her friends and family step up to help her to celebrate. Including Hera, Queen of the Greek Gods, and Seffi - otherwise known as Persephon
Trailer
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Cleaning Up, One Way or Another
Remember how Helen discovered in Season 6 that she could blow litter up into the outer atmosphere, with a single puff of her magic breath? Well, apparently the Institude for Digitised Research in Atlanta, Georgia, is still working on the project to collect it into capsules and shoot it all into the sun. This Bonus episode introduces Australian actress and director, Suzanne Little, to the
About the Voice and other Thoughts
A glorious spring day, plus the need to keep moving, so I took my phone for a walk and recorded some thoughts. High on my agenda at the moment is the need to keep promoting "Am I Old Yet?", the will to start recording "Baked Off!" and the long held desire to raise the profile of the human voice—what it is, what it means, and what we stand to lose if we fail to respect it. Also, stick arou
About the New Podcast
So new, that I haven't finished writing it yet. But I'm excited enough to want to share with you something about it. Once I've finished writing, there will be a full cast readthrough, then recording and all the production work begins. But in the meantime, there will be the odd glimpse into whatever Helen is getting up to, in preparation for Season 10. If you have clicked on 'subscribe' or
When a Good Plan Comes Together
Episode 10, the grand finale of Season 9, and don't you just love it when a beloved quote from The A Team fits the bill? Helen's plan is actioned by Demeter, Goddess of Nature and Harvests, and by the way, just in case you think those 3D printed houses made out of plastic waste is all made up, here is a link to just one construction company who is doing it already. https://youtu.be/hLQMoK
Trees for Houses
Episode 9, the penultimate episode of Season 9 and Helen's plan to turn trees into homes for the homeless is starting to take shape. How does she do it? Listen on..This week's cast is Frankii Phoenix (as Serena Narain), and Flloyd Kennedy as everybody else. The music is by John T La Barbera (listen to more on Spotify).SFX - Freesound.orgCar Horn - 547667__duranburrus__car-hornTunepocket.c
Saving Mina
Episode 8 continues on with Susie, Charlie and the goddess/nymph Cyllene at Helen's place, coming up with a plan and finding out what Susie and Charlie are up to. Zeus and Hera settle into the homeless shelter, and carry on arguing about who's entitled to help whom.I'm so proud to have been included in the AIRMedia AMPLIFY New Voices programme this year. The workshops are helping enormous
A Rescue and a Plan``
Episode 7 finds Helen enjoying the sunshine in the garden with her neighbour, 103 year old Nana Madeleine. Zeus and Hera have no idea that they've become famous again, René is working part time as a barista in between acting jobs, and Helen calls on Susie and Charlie to help her to put her plan into action, with Cyllene tagging along.Do let me know if you prefer the longer episode! And do
Talking, Walking, Sorting
The word is out, there are gods amongst us - on the bus even! And Helen manages to get Susie talking about what's going on with her and Charlie. - and to come to a decision!This week's episode is performed by:Roy Caruthers - as Kyrane and Mr Eric FrogshomeWendy Lap - as Sachelle Tayo Aluko - as Tunde, the camera operatorFlloyd Kennedy - as Helen, Susie and CatrionaThe Brekky Show theme mu
We've Got Bagels!
Episode 5 and Helen finds dealing with Greek royalty to be a challenge. She seems to be able to manage her great age rather better than they do. Hashtag Not All Old People...fill in your own cliche. And Nana Madeleine is concerned about the welfare of Mina, the homeless lady.This weeks episode features:Wendy Lap as Hera, Ira Seidenstein as Zeus, Roy J Carruthers as Harry (from next door)
Divine Dilemma and a Rooftop Parley
Picking up from where we left off at the end of Episode 3, Helen enjoys a catchup coffee with her neighbours Jennifer, Harry and Nana Madeleine, while Hera and the children try find the 'buzzard' that flew off. Zeus thinks he's so clever, but he's not the only one who can transform in the wink of an eye.Cast:Ira Seidenstein - ZeusWendy Lap - HeraRoy J Carruthers - HarrySarah Golding - Cyl
Feathered Friends
Episode 3 finds Zeus and Hera visiting London for the first time (that we know of). Helen arrives home from her holiday and Suzie is up to something.This week's cast is:Wendy Lap - Hera, Moira McGinty, Child 2, Mina the homeless ladyIra Seidenstein - ZeusSarah Golding - Darlene the lady on the bus, Child 1, Flloyd Kennedy - Helen, Jennifer, SusieMusic is from John T La Barbera's album, "I
100 Percent Fool Proof! (Really?)
Helen takes the goddess Demeter to task for providing her with superpowers without any idea how to use them, and the goddess/nymph Cyllene seems to support her. Helen's on a mission to get it right next time. Please take a look at our crowdfunding campaign, to pay the actors (because they're worth it) and buy new equipment. https://fnd.us/AmIOldYet?ref=sh_1DCqMfCast:Cyllene - Sarah Goldin
Somewhere in London
Season 9 already! And Helen is getting back to 'normal' life, performing a poem live at a meeting of the Good and Deadly Poetry Society of South London. But those pesky Greek Gods can't leave her alone for long.The cast is:Henry - Tayo AlukoRaven - Frances Broudie OldridgeHelen - Flloyd KennedyCyllene - Sarah Golding.Music courtesy of John T La Barbera, from his album "In the Labyrinth".E
Old People Do Listen to Podcasts!
Send us a Text Message.Well, Helen certainly does. Here she is, taking no prisoners when the dental receptionist seems to question her ability to keep up with modern technology. The podcast Helen is following "Somewhere On Earth Podcast" is an actual podcast (just like this one) only it focuses on developments in modern technology, and how they affect communities literally all over the wo
Allana Noyes - a tribute
Bonus episode: Welcome to this personal tribute to my very dear friend Allana Noyes, who sadly passed away recently after a short illness. This is a compilation of the episodes in which Allana played Helen's Great Niece Georgie, and Georgie's mother Flora. For those of you who knew Allana, I hope you enjoy hearing her again, and for those who didn't, I trust you will enjoy her remarkable
A Gaelic Encounter
Bonus Ep: Helen gets a lesson in Scots Gaelic over a cup of tea and a piece of Ilse's wonderful chocolate at the Cheese Shop Cafe. This bonus episode features my sister-in-law, Mabel Macarthur as the Gaelic lady, and was recorded on her dining table on the Isle of Tiree, in the Inner Hebrides during my recent mini break.Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one off tip of $1 or
Are You Old Yet? Dancing into Elderhood with Linda Wilton
BONUS EPISODE: Linda Wilton, Argentine Tango specialist, has been dancing and teaching dance for most of her life. She trained in Argentine Tango with Juan Carlos Copez. Linda shares some of her story with Flloyd Kennedy, and also her thoughts about the process of ageing, and how she is adapting so that she may continue dancing for many years to come. In the cover image, Linda (centre) is
Epilogue - and now for something completely different
Episode 8 brings Season 8 to a conclusion with the Epilogue. Zeus reads the riot act to his disobedient children Artemis and Hermes, and his granddaughter Persephone. Helen gets good news on the political front from Serena (Jonas Scillily's secretary) and Rene's acting career is launched. Featuring Ira Seidenstein as Zeus, Christopher McDougall as Hermes, Rene, and as Rene playing David B
Devil in the Detail
Ep 7 and Helen finds herself delivered to wherever it is that the Trickster Gods (Anansi, Loki and Hermes) have arranged to meet up with the Minister for Talking Garbage to 'do a deal'. Now the tricky business really kicks off.Cast: Christopher McDougall as Hermes, Roy J Carruthers as Loki, Tayo Aluko as Anansi and Matthew Field as silly Jonas Scillilly.Music: John T LaBarberaIn the Labyr
Destiny Calls
Ep 6 finds René's acting career taking off, while Artemis and Persephone persuade Helen that her super hero journey is in need of a lift, and they are just the beings to give it to her. Christopher McDougall plays René, Matthew Field plays Tom Maximan. I do the others.SFX - free sound.org75526__robinhood76__01153-great-wings-in-motion Music - John T LabarberaIn the LabyrinthSong of the Go
Tricky Question...
Helen's granddaughter Susie is impatient for some action on cleaning up the planet, but Helen is still reluctant to use her 'super' powers. Meanwhile, the Trickster Gods of the world are holding a gathering, which could be a bit dodgy. With Roy Carruthers as Loki, Tayo Aluko as Anansi and Christopher McDougall as Hermes. Also featuring a cameo appearance from Chloe the purring cat.If you'
Family Feud and a Friendly Catchup
There's trouble on Mt Olympus, when Zeus (Ira Seidenstein) arrives home to find out what his favourite child Hermes (Christopher McDonald) has been up to. Rene (also Christopher McDonald) gets the result from his audition for "Kidnapped", and Helen (Flloyd Kennedy) is called to a meeting in the park with Demeter and Seffi (also Flloyd). Lots going on as the adventure continues...Freesound
Comfort in Friendship
S8 Ep3 brings Helen some comfort from her friend Joey, but it comes with a challenge to up her game. Meantime the dastardly Minister for the Environment and Food Production (played by the wonderful Mr Matthew Field) is definitely up to something. His new secretary (the gorgeous Ms Frankii Phoenix) is quick to spot it. Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one-off tip, or take ou
Friends in High Places
Helen's young friend Rene, played by Christopher McDougall, is lodging with her at the moment, and offers to treat her to lunch at her favourite Cheese Shop Cafe, where there's fresh wait staff (Lucy Wareing). Demeter and her daughter Persephone enjoy a nice flight and some privacy to discuss developments in Helen's campaign to get political change with regard to cleaning up the planet. M
Prologue to Season 8
Helen is trying to figure out who, what, where and why, by talking to herself out loud, as usual. But how to deal with acquiring of superpowers in her late 70s? Isn't the Chosen One supposed to be a teenager? Can one old woman save the planet? Her daughter Janey is worried about her, but there's nothing new in that. Granddaughter Susie thinks Gran should be allowed to go out without her p
Are You Old Yet? Life and Poetry with Colin Watts
BONUS EPISODE: This week, I invited Liverpool based poet Colin Watts to chat about his background, and experience of helping to set up the Dead Good Poets Society of Liverpool. The Dead Goods meet on the third Wednesday of the month (except for August) in the Quaker House, LiverpoolThe theme music for this episode is my song "Where the Old Folk Go", my version and Mark Bunyan's orchestrat
Are You Old Yet? Singing into Elderhood with Frankie Armstrong
BONUS EPISODE: Second in this occasional series of interviews/conversations. My guest is singer and activist Frankie Armstrong, still singing and demonstrating in her 80s. Frankie was part of the British Folk Song Revival in the 1960s, has performed with the National Theatre, runs workshops for RCCSD graduate students and she is the founder of the Natural Voice Network. We've been friends
Are You Old Yet? Transitioning into Elderhood with Margi Brown Ash.
First in a series of interviews/conversations with some friends and colleagues, all of whom have experienced their 70th birthdays. This one features Australian theatre-maker, performer, writer, collaborative mentor and arts supervisor, Margi Brown Ash. We share some memories, ideas, thoughts on politics, elderhood and teaching pedagogies - among other things. Full TRANSCRIPT is available
Season 7 Bumper Edition
Here are all the episodes of Season 7 (or Part 2 of Helen's adventures as The Chosen One). Binge to your heart's content, or just hit the pause button whenever you feel like it. CastFrances Broudie Oldridge - Marta Polensky, Josie HarkinsChristopher McDougall - Hermes, ReneIra Seidenstein - Mischa Georgie - Allana NoyesLord Peter Grey - Mike RimmerJonathan - John WarnerDeja Gomez - Tayo A
Bonus- so close...
Flloyd with another update. The script is complete, and I've managed to meet some other podcasters not a 100 miles away. And by the way, do check out Carousel Radio, "a show and a podcast that is planned and presented by our learning disabled DJs and radio presenters. It’s one of the only places on the radio where you can hear spoken word exclusively by learning disabled artists." Impress
Bonus: "The Day After the Big Kerfuffle"
Update on my halting progress, writing new episodes, a mini bonus episode featuring Christopher McDonald and myself improvising a scene that takes place the day after S7 Ep9 "What a Kerfuffle", and a shoutout to Matthew Dempsey's excellent horror fantasy podcast "The Stygian Chronicles". Enjoy.Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one off tip of $1 or £1 (or more) or take out a
Bonus: Lunch with Chris
The podcast is still on hiatus, working on the script for Season/Series 8. I was in London for the Podcast Show London 2023, and met up with actor Christopher McDougall for lunch. The traffic sirened around us, and the cafe door squeaked endlessly, yet we managed to record a snippet of conversation to share with you. Enjoy!Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one off tip of $1
A Bit of a Kerfuffle - Part II
At last, the big finale. Helen finds herself the centre of attention, so she has to take advantage of the situation and see if she can get some real changes happening. The Greek Gods are there to make sure she's safe, Team Helen also in support. Pity it's all a fiction, that's all I can say.Cast: John Warner - JonathanTayo Aluko - DejiChristopher McDougall - HermesFlloyd Kennedy - everyb
A Bit of a Kerfuffle (Part I)
At last, the big day has arrived, and Helen in a bit of a flap, getting ready to attend the 2023 UK Philanthropist of the Year Awards ceremony. She's wearing the fabulous one-off designer ball gown provided by the goddess Artemis, and Hermes is 'getting a lift'. What could possibly go wrong? I am joined by Frances Broudie Oldridge (Josie), John Warner (Jonathon) and Tayo Aluko (Deji) in t
Who's Got the Power?
Helen's oldest friend, Joey, has some thoughts on the subject. That Gala Dinner is getting closer all the time. At least, now we have some idea what it's in aid of - and litter bins have little to do with it.Cast:Mike Rimmer - Lord Peter CageFlloyd Kennedy - Joey, Helen, Heather Smith (BBC WS Presenter)Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one of tip, or take out a monthly sub
Can You Keep a Secret?
...because I'm not sure Helen can. When her niece Georgina calls up from Sydney, Australia to find out what's with the strange dog who stopped by for a few days, Helen struggles to keep shtum. But then, Georgie may have some helpful ideas. You can support the programme by sharing it with your friends, clicking like, follow, or subscribe in your podcasting app, by leaving a comment or maki
Park Bench Chatting
Helen is alone again, as the dog Hermes has gone off to Australia to visit her granddaughter Susie, and to enlist the stray dogs there to join in the litter cleaning campaign. She's enjoying a quiet early morning moment on her favourite park bench when she is joined by a handsome stranger.Cast:Christopher McDougall - HermesFlloyd Kennedy - Helen, JanetSupport the Show. You could leave a
That Dog Sure Gets Around
Helen's new friends, a couple of Ancient Greek Gods, are at least attempting to be helpful. Hermes in the form of a dog is staying with Helen in her London flat. Helen's neighbour Jennifer offers help out, and Susie, Helen's granddaughter calls up from Sydney with some exciting news and gets a dose of Gran-advice in return.Cast:Christopher McDougall - Hermes the dogFlloyd Kennedy - Helen,
Home Again, Jiggety Jig
Helen's mathematician friend Misha has a plan to tidy up the sky littering problem started by Helen and the stray dogs, and Helen has been befriended by a couple of Greek Gods. As you do. Janey agrees to take her home at last, and the BBC World Service has some surprising updates on the side effects of the new strain of poppy seeds that Helen brought into being. Cast:Ira Seidenstein - Mis
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