• Kevin’s got two eyes!
    Nov 3 2025

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    In this week's bonus story, someone's left something despicable in the toilet.


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    Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

    Artwork by Welcome Studio.

    Photography by Jonathan Birch.

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    2 mins
  • Havoc has been wreaked! (with guest correspondent Urooj Ashfaq)
    Oct 30 2025

    Happy Halloween (Eve)! To celebrate scary season, comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith find the spookiest news from up north, and are joined by guest correspondent Urooj Ashfaq!


    Headlines this week include a woman's haunted dolls wreaking havoc, and the abandoned village of Wharram Percy might have a zombie problem.


    Urooj will be at London's Soho Theatre with her brilliant stand-up show 'How To Be A Baddie' from 3-15 Nov, and is then touring around the UK. For tickets and information head to sohotheatre.com.


    And Ian's going on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty. For tickets and information head to iansmithcomedian.co.uk.


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    Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

    Artwork by Welcome Studio.

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    55 mins
  • Storm Aieiemee
    Oct 27 2025

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    (Storm) Amy's been kicking off so this week, Amy and Ian look at the new storm names for 2025/26. W is our favourite.


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    Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

    Artwork by Welcome Studio.

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    3 mins
  • I'm normal, are you? (with guest correspondent Kieran Hodgson)
    Oct 23 2025

    Ian and Amy catch up on news from up t'North, and are joined by guest correspondent Kieran Hodgson!


    Headlines this week include the happiest workplace in the UK, and a woman in Australia with Foreign Accent Syndrome.


    Kieran will be going around the UK for just a few more weeks with his latest show 'Kieran Hodgson: Voice of America'. For tickets head to www.berksnest.com/kieran. Follow him on Instagram @kieranchodgson


    And Ian's going on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty. For tickets and information head to iansmithcomedian.co.uk.


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    50 mins
  • Cumbria Mermaid School
    Oct 20 2025

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    In this week's bonus episode, Amy and Ian learn about a real life Lake District Mermaid.


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    Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

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    4 mins
  • I've fly-tipped myself again (with guest correspondent George Lewis)
    Oct 16 2025

    Amy and Ian share news from the north, and are joined by guest correspondent George Lewis!


    Headlines this week include a mysterious pigeon poo problem, and the introduction of some x-rated entertainment in care homes.


    George is heading out on the final few weeks of his tour 'The Best Thing You'll Ever Do'. For tickets head to georgelewiscomedian.com.


    And Ian's going on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty. For tickets and information head to iansmithcomedian.co.uk.


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    Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

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    49 mins
  • Do you want an iconic tree?
    Oct 13 2025

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    Ian and Amy look at a story sent in by a listener, about a mysterious patio discovery.


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    2 mins
  • We got got-got by the bot-bot
    Oct 9 2025

    Ian amd Amy bring you news from the North.


    Headlines this week include Hull's first sumo wrestler, and we uncover the truth about Blankets for Baby Rhinos.


    And Ian's going on tour with his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty. For tickets and information head to iansmithcomedian.co.uk.


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    Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.


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    Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

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    39 mins