

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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Oct 3, 2024 • 46min
No Slutty Fonts Please (with guest correspondent Hayley Ellis)
The weirdest news stories from the Naaaaarth.Headlines this week include a bread throwing festival, and a puppy who his day in court.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Hayley Ellis.Hayley is touring around the UK with her show 'Hayley's Comic'. For tickets and information head to hayleyellis.comWant 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 Hayley on Twitter and Instagram @hayles_ellisRecorded 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.

Sep 26, 2024 • 45min
There's a Dog in the Playground! (with guest correspondent Janice Connolly)
Amy and Ian find the silliest news from the North of England.Headlines this week include a disgruntled holiday-maker from York, and a Newcastle man who get wrongly arrested.Featuring guest correspondent, Janice Connolly aka Barbara Nice.Janice is touring around the UK with her new show 'FUN! with Barbara Nice'. For tickets and information head to www.mrsbarbaranice.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 Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Janice on Twitter @BarbaraNice and Instagram @barbaranice42Recorded 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.

Sep 19, 2024 • 47min
100% Gutter Ball (with guest correspondent David O'Doherty)
Amy and Ian are back with a brand new series, sifting through the papers to find you the weirdest news stories from up North. Headlines this week include a mystery smell wafting across Leeds, and a mystery gel found across the Yorkshire moors.Featuring guest correspondent, David O'Doherty.David's new podcast What Did You Do Yesterday? is available to listen wherever you get your podcasts. 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 David on Twitter and Instagram @phlaimeauxRecorded 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 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 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 18, 2024 • 47min
Never Drink and Dog (with guest correspondent Chloe Radcliffe)
Two northerners living down south catch up on the weirdest new stories from the north. Headlines this week include the most romantic spots in Yorkshire, and a cafe in Sheffield with a dogging problem.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Chloe Radcliffe.Chloe will be heading to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival from 31July to 13 August with her show Proud Raccoon. 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 Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Chloe on Twitter and Instagram @chloebadcliffeRecorded 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.

Jul 11, 2024 • 46min
Huffin' and Puffin' for Puffins (with guest correspondent Larry Dean)
Amy and Ian find silly news from the north. Headlines this week include a Puffin festival in Yorkshire, and an unusual competitive sport in Barnsley.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Larry Dean.Larry will be taking his new show 'Dodger' to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August and around the UK from September. For tickets and information head to larrydean.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 Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Larry on Twitter and Instagram @larrydeancomedyRecorded 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 4, 2024 • 49min
What an Apostrophe Sounds Like (with guest correspondent Stuart Laws)
Amy and Ian bring you bizarre news from the North. Headlines this week include a northern train line introducing AI, and some missing punctuation that's got locals fuming.Featuring guest correspondent, Stuart Laws.Stuart will be taking his brand new show 'Stuart Laws Has to Be Joking?' to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. For tickets and information head to tickets.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 Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Stuart on Twitter @thisstuartlaws and Instagram @stuartlawscomedyRecorded 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.


