

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith
Plosive
Hosted by comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith – two Northerners living in London –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? Write in to northernnewspod@gmail.com Want even more Northern News? 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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May 22, 2025 • 52min
Don't Feed the Nanas! (with guest correspondent Abi Clarke)
Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith share weird tales from the North.Headlines this week include a look at Manchester United's new stadium design, and a group of nanas knitting blankets for *checks notes* ...baby rhinos.Featuring guest correspondent, Abi Clarke!Abi is on tour with her debut stand-up hour Role Model. For tickets and information head to www.livenation.co.uk.And follow her on Instagram @abiclarkecomedy and TikTok @abiclarkecomedy.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 Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastDollRecorded 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.

May 15, 2025 • 51min
You're Beef, If Anything (Live at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024)
This week's episode is a special live edition of the podcast, recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024.Headlines this week include a owl that causes havoc at a wedding, and a man who's chuffed after finding a massive chip.Catch Ian's brand new show Foot Spa Half Empty live at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. For tickets and information head to edfringe.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 Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Photo by Paul Gilbey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 2025 • 46min
Weasels that have Wronged Me (with guest correspondent Red Richardson)
Ian and Amy sift through the local rags to catch up on news from THE NORTH.Headlines this week include what you should be eating for breakfast, and a punch up at a local council meeting.Featuring guest correspondent, Red Richardson!Follow him on Instagram @redrichardsoncomedy and never miss a video.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 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.

May 1, 2025 • 49min
Phantom Gnome Snatcher (with guest correspondent Sara Pascoe)
Your two favourite Northerners are BACK with a brand new series of ridiculous news from up t'north. Headlines this week include a phantom gnome-snatcher coming clean and, the one you've all been waiting for, the result's of Britain's Best Fish & Chip Awards.Featuring guest correspondent, Sara Pascoe!You can hear Sara's own podcast Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club wherever you get your podcasts. And Sara is going on tour with her brand new show I Am A Strange Gloop from June 2025. For tickets and information head to plosive.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 Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Sara on Instagram @sara.pascoeRecorded 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.

Apr 24, 2025 • 1min
Series 4 Trailer - Northern News
Get your gravy boat ready, Northern News is BACK with a brand new series starting next Thursday 1st May 2025.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastWant Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus content.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 9, 2025 • 53min
Be'ave Yourself with them Wings (with guest correspondent Ross Noble)
For the series finale, comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill are joined live in the studio by northern icon, Ross Noble!Headlines this week include an unexpected surprise in a Yorkshire charity shop, and the rolling hills of Northumberlandia being desecrated by walkers.Ross is going on tour around the UK with his brand new show Cranium of Curiosities from October 2025. Tickets are on sale now at rossnoble.com.To enjoy weekly Northern News content until the next series begins, sign up to our Patreon.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Ross on Twitter @realrossnoble and Instagram @mrrossnobleRecorded 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.

Jan 2, 2025 • 50min
You’re so 2000 and Hives (with guest correspondent Scott Bennett)
Comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, ring in the new year with the weirdest news stories from up north.Headlines this week include an alligator snapping turtle found very far from home, and a look through New Year's traditions from around the UK.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Scott BennettScott is on tour this year with his shows Blood Sugar Baby and Stuff throughout 2025. For tickets and information head over to scottbennettcomedy.co.uk.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or 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 Scott on Instagram @scottbcomedyukRecorded 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.

Dec 26, 2024 • 46min
Sexy Fisherman Calendar (with guest correspondent Chloe Petts)
Comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, two Northerners living in London find the weirdest news stories from up north.Headlines this week include a look at Flamborough and Scarborough's unusual Boxing Day traditions, and Hull's KCOM dad goes to find his massive head.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Chloe Petts.Chloe is on tour with her new show How You See Me, How You Don't from January 2025. For tickets and information head to chloepetts.org.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or 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 Chloe on Instagram @chloepettsRecorded 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.

Dec 19, 2024 • 54min
Look what the Reindeers Have Done (with guest correspondent Andy Zaltzman)
Comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, two Northerners living in London find the weirdest news stories from up north.Headlines this week include the unusual casting of Nigella Lawson in the Greggs festive advert, and the residents of Goole are disappointed by the town Christmas tree (again).Featuring guest correspondent, Andy Zaltzman.Catch Andy on tour with his new show The Zaltgeist from January 2025. For tickets and information head to www.andyzaltzman.co.uk.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or 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 Andy on Twitter @ZaltzCricket and The Bugle's Instagram @buglepodcastRecorded 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.

Dec 12, 2024 • 46min
Gingerbread Man's Eaten Himself (with guest correspondent Huge Davies)
A comedy 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 an accidental peep show at a church in Hornsey, and the residents of Howden kick off about new plans for a solar farm.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Huge Davies.Huge will be on tour with his show Album 4 My Ancestors (dead) from Feb 2025, for tickets and information head to www.hugedavies.com.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 Huge on Instagram @hugedaviesRecorded 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.


