It’s the Series One Finale! In this nostalgic send-off, Jack and Kelly celebrate that unforgettable rite of passage: the last day of school. Think end-of-year discos, shirt-signing rituals, and that buzzing feeling of summer stretching out ahead.

But first, we welcome a special guest and proper mate of the pod — Beth — who was born in 2000 and missed the '90s completely. We quiz her on all things retro to find out if she really knows her tamagotchis from her Toploaders, and get her take on what it means to grow up just after the era we all still bang on about.

We wrap up with a few very special listener letters telling us what the pod has meant to them this series (spoiler: we got a bit emotional).

It’s been a mint first run — but don’t worry, we’ll be back in September for Series Two, where we’re diving deep into the pop culture phenomena of the ‘90s and ‘00s: from girl bands and gadgets to teen dramas and clubland CDs.

School’s out for summer — but Growing Up Up North is just getting started!

A huge thank you to all listeners of the pod - you have made the last 7 months amazing!

It’s our penultimate episode and we’re heading straight into nostalgic summer vibes as we chat all things Northern summer fayres!

This week, we take a trip down memory lane (and the A1) to Darrington, where Kelly shares what it’s like going back for her hometown’s annual Feast and Fair, Jack reminisces about Glossop’s Victorian Weekend and we also chat a bit about the magical of funfairs (and their lack of health and safety or animal welfare!).

It’s a slightly shorter ep this week, but hopefully still includes all the usual Northern charm and childhood memories. Make sure you’re following us on Instagram and TikTok for behind-the-scenes laughs, throwback pics and more!

This week on Growing Up Up North, we’re diving into one of the most iconic teen rivalries of the 2000s: Emos vs Chavs. Whether you were skulking around in skinny jeans and eyeliner or strutting in a full Adidas tracksuit with a can of Relentless, we’re unpacking the culture clash that defined a generation.

From Myspace poses and angsty lyrics to sovereign rings and high-street fashion, we explore the music, fashion, and drama that split playgrounds in two. Expect nostalgia, laughter, and more than a few cringe memories.

Plus, our letters from the listeners is back and takes on a confessional theme – this week’s letters are absolute belters.

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In this episode, we remember all the funny times of school discos. From the wet-look hair gel and body glitter roll-ons to the meticulous dance routines to the Spice Girls.

Why did discos go from being the coolest place to be at Primary School to the place where you would not be seen dead at during High School?

We also share a Pokemon story in our letter from the listeners so listen along with us as we talk about what it was like growing up up north!

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In this episode, we talk about what we remember from our holidays growing up. From the fun (but rainy) seaside towns to the excitement of going on an aeroplane for the very first time.

We also include our letters from the listeners and include a new game of 'Beach or Botch" where we have to decipher whether or not the British seaside town is real or fake!

Make sure you're following us on social media and join in with our chat by sending us some DMs. What were your memories of childhood holidays? Did we miss anything out? Let us know!

This week we have our very first in-person episode and we talk about the world of playing out after school and during the weekends. When the days were filled with bike rides and building dens and the only thing we had to worry about was where we were going to have our tea!

Was Jack the only child to never play kerby?

With our usual 'letters from the listeners' segment where we read out some of your memories about growing up up north!

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In a slightly different tone this week, we talk about the little quirks that sets us apart from the south. We talk about the different colloquialisms, catch phrases and our unhealthy love of gravy.

Did we miss anything out? Get involved with our chat by dropping us a message on instagram and join in with our Letters from the Listeners.

This week, we’re diving headfirst into the wild world of childhood and teenage rumours – from the downright ridiculous to the strangely believable. Remember that story about the kid from the Frosties advert? Or the dark tale involving a girl and a bag of Skittles? Yeah… we went there.

We’re also back with Letters from the Listeners, reading out some hilarious stories involving millennial teenagers, alcohol, and questionable decisions.

Please make sure to follow us on Instagram and TikTok and if you’re loving the pod, leave us a cheeky five-star review and don’t forget to slide into our DMs with your own stories – the weirder, the better!