IT'S HAAAAAALLOWEEN!!

SPOOKY, CREEPY... GLOOPY!?!

Hello beasties!

Just a quick post today for Halloween... I've not written anything new - but I do have a new Halloween-themed podcast to share with you! Here it is!! PS No apologies for how cute Deeley looks in the photo below! (ie: super cute!)

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 202: REBELLIOUS SPOOKS AND ROBOT SEANCES!! (2018 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL)

Here we are for episode 202! Mr Yeti presents his Halloween show for 2018 - only it would appear that there is a spook strike on the go and so ghosts are hard to come by! All the same Paul does his very best to put something together - recording on location in a familiar location and attempting a seance using Cuthbert the Robot as a Medium! Thank you to everyone who helped out with this episode - especially Toppie Smellie and Jay The Hauntcub. Our next episode, number 203 is a music special featuring the return of special guest, Nick Goodman - this time we are talking about the music of 1989! Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it on the show. The music is by Shy Yeti and Luca. Sound effects by Paul Chandler. All content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2018. Episode 202 was recorded between 7th April and 17th October 2018, with clips from ep 200 of SUTTON PARK - recorded in Autumn 1993.

This episode can be downloaded on iTunes, Acast, Podbean and also from Soundcloud at the following link:

202: https://soundcloud.com/shyyeti/the-shy-life-podcast-202-rebellious-spooks-and-robot-seances-2018-halloween-episode

By the way, if you'd like to catch our other Halloween episodes then here are the links:

2016:

30: SAY HELLO TO HALLOWEEN

http://shyyeti.libsyn.com/the-shy-life-podcast-30-say-hello-to-halloween

2017:

118: SHY YETI'S HORRIBLE HOUSE OF GHOUL

http://shyyeti.libsyn.com/the-shy-life-podcast-118-shy-yetis-horrible-house-of-ghoul-2017-halloween-special

119: HOME ALONE AT HALLOWEEN

http://shyyeti.libsyn.com/the-shy-life-podcast-119-home-alone-at-halloween

We have another episode of the podcast to share with you - this one is about the music of 1989...

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 203: SHY YETI GETS "THE LOOK" (OF 1989!!)

Here we are for episode 203! This time Mr Yeti catches up with Nick Goodman to discuss the big hits of 1989, on both sides of the pond! We also get a few comments from the regulars about what they were up to back at then! Happy 50th birthday to Nick around the time this show is first released! Our next episode, number 204 is a podcasting response to a recent Smellcast episode (#476) which concerned Ear-worms!! Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it on the show. The music is by Shy Yeti and Luca. Sound effects by Paul Chandler. All content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2018. Episode 203 was recorded between 15th - 17th September 2018.

This episode can be downloaded on iTunes, Acast, Podbean and also from Soundcloud at the following link:

203: https://soundcloud.com/shyyeti/the-shy-life-podcast-203-shy-yeti-gets-the-look-of-1989

HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY, NICK!!

I don't have much else to say this post - but there are one or two photos that I've taken in the lead up to Halloween - or cute photos that Toby has taken involving Deeley... (He took the next one - although I took the one at the head of the post!)

I'm not sure that this counts as Halloween-y - it's just me pulling faces in the library podcasting studios during the recording of a future episode of the podcast; there are plenty more shows to come!

These last few are slightly more autumn-y and perhaps a little more spooky... A path through some woods - some mysterious feathers and an abandoned boot! Yiiikes!

 

Well, that's all for now - except for another of Toby's photos of Deeley - something spooky but silly that I saw in a supermarket and an old photo of Nick and I from about Christmas 2003! Oh, and there's an update on what podcast episodes to expect over the next few weeks...

HAPPY SPOOKY HALLOWEEN!!

Take care - more soon,

Yeti hugs,

Paul (aka Shy Yeti) xx

SHY LIFE PODCAST SHOWS - COMING SOON!!

Here we are - on the brink of November and there are plenty of episodes in store and we're constantly recording new shows for you! Our schedule list does tend to change every time I post, but this is a good guide! 

Anyway, here is our current schedule!

204. An Ear-worm Named Todd

Inspired by a recent episode of Toppie Smellie's Smellcast Paul finds that he has his own "ear-worm", but it is only when Ikk and Cromitty attempt to assist that the truth is revealed...

205. A Trip To Vienna

Paul takes Cromitty and Toby to Vienna to revisit old haunts, although Cromitty soon becomes concerned that something strange may have happened to Paul on his first visit, 9 years before.

206/207. Shy Yeti's Birthday 2018 - Part 1 and 2

I am planning 2-3 episodes around the time of my birthday - although I am recording them on my actual birthday so they probably won't be out until mid-November; watch this space!

208. Live Pride48 Show - November 2018

Paul presents his live show for November - with more loopy extra material for those who download!

209. Catching Up With Cuthbert Computer!

Paul takes time out to catch up with Cuthbert - to find out about his favourite TV, music, food, books etc.

210. The Truth About The Murder Mystery Weekend!

It has taken a while but now we finally seem to have some answers about what ACTUALLY happened at the Murder Mystery Weekend back in October 2018 and the answers are REALLY going to shock you!

211. Music From 1979

Nick and I discuss the big hits from 1979 on both sides of the pond; as recorded on 15/09/18.

212. The Dragon And The Cacti!

Paul and Yeti Uncle John check in on Dragon Albert to see how he is getting on with Bert and Gert; John presumes that it will be a bit of a rescue mission - but they are both shocked by all that they find!!

### Additionally:

There will - most probably - be live shows every month; maybe even more than one closer to Christmas; but we also have plenty of other episodes either in planning or partially recorded.

### The Big Films Of 1972

Just for a change Nick and Paul discuss films - this time looking at the year 1972; also Aly (Nick's wife) chats to Paul about some of her favourite films and stage-plays.

### The New Caretaker / "Where's Me Booook!?"

What with Yeti Uncle John often being up in space - Bettina gives Paul the details of a caretaker who used to work on her Estate... It seems like a good idea until it becomes evident that this gentleman swings from being extremely lazy to shovelling every last thing into a bin bag... What ever will happen when he reaches the basement and finds all the tat in Cromitty's laboratory; what will happen to all those priceless Sutton Park tapes? For that matter will Cuthbert make it through the night!?!

### The Return Of Dameus The Interviewer

Dameus interviews all manner of podcasting celebrities as part of his return to the chat-show circuit.

### Re-connecting With The Past

Paul catches up with Cromitty and Martin and is excited to learn that Cuthbert has a few added advances that makes it possible to re-connect with the past via old episodes of SUTTON PARK... Ikk is slightly doubtful about it all - but he and Paul soon get to experience the process first-hand.

### Whatever Happened To Dusty The Scone-Eating Dandelion!?

Paul and the team receive a tip-off about an elusive acquaintance of theirs - Dusty The Scone-Eating Dandelion who went missing under mysterious circumstances some time ago... Will they be able to find him with the help of Martin and his detective pals!?

### Bettina and the robot butler

This episode sees Paul visiting Bettina only to find out that the house has recently become robotically automated; also Wifey Jo play a card game with Cuthbert.

### The Great Bingo Scam

Someone is rigging the bingo so that they win - is it one of the regulars or someone more sinister?

### The Continuing Mystery Of Long Lost Cousin Algernon

A number of episodes that involve Martin's investigation into Long Lost Cousin Algernon. What will he find?

### Tales Of Deadiegrams

The regulars share their memories of times when they have encountered Deadiegrams in odd situations.

### Brocante Saves The Day?

Bettina needs to sell some of her treasures and Brocante The Antique Dealer is called in - but can he save the day?

### Gordon The Crypt-keeper In Need!

Gordon is back - but he has recently lost his job! Mr Yeti does his best to try and help him out...

### More About The Alien Book

We learn a little more about The Alien Book which made Ikk so unwell at the start of the year - but, of course - things are never simple.

### Charlie Grrr and The Pie With The Pastry Plummage!

If all goes to plan with a trip to Venice in May then I plan to a record a pie-related giallo spoof with Charlie Grrr and some of the other regulars! I can promise that it'll be super silly...

### Digging Into Unheard Of Places

Paul digs through the archives to find a few interesting conversations that never made it onto shows. This episode has been postponed due to technical difficulties during summer 2018 and was replaced with another episode, but will be rescheduled once more material has been set aside.

This post and all contents are Copyright Paul Chandler, 2018

HAPPY 200TH SHY LIFE PODCAST!!

BIRTHDAYS AND "HOT STUFF"!!

Hello beasties!

This time we're celebrating 200 episode of THE SHY LIFE PODCAST and we also have some more information about my latest book release - HOT STUFF - SEASON 3!!

First up though - our two most recent episodes of the little show...

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 200: MURDER, HE GROWLED!!

Here we are for episode 200 and it's time for that long planned murder mystery weekend that we've all been talking about for ages now! All the regulars are here, along with special guests - Toppie Smellie and Aunt Tappie; not to mention a number of familiar callers with some anniversary wishes. It is time to celebrate and yet... darkness lurks in the shadows and somebody will not make it out alive... Thank you to everyone who contributed to this show or sent in messages; especially to our extra special guests, Toppie Smellie and Big Fatty! Our next episode, number 201 is our live show for October 2018 and there is gossip in the air after the events of episode 200! All that and recently recorded extra material. Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it on the show. The music is by Shy Yeti and Luca. Sound effect by Paul Chandler and Soundbible. All content of Episode 200 is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2018 and was recorded between the 9th June and the 15th October 2018.

This episode can be downloaded on iTunes, Acast, Podbean and also from Soundcloud at the following link:

200: https://soundcloud.com/shyyeti/the-shy-life-podcast-200-murder-he-growled

Next up it's our live episode for October 2018 and Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John are full of gossip about The Murder Mystery Weekend. 

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 201: LIVE PRIDE48 SHOW - OCTOBER 2018

Here we are for episode 201! Mr Yeti presents his live show for October 2018 - and Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John are full of gossip and about recent events at The Murder Mystery Weekend. Meanwhile Paul catches up with the listeners - and presents some fun extra material recorded recently with Toppie Smellie and some visiting American folk. Our next show, number 202 is our Halloween episode for 2018 - but apparently some of the local spooks are on strike! Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it on the show. The music is by Shy Yeti and Luca. Sound effects by Paul Chandler. All content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2018. Episode 201 was recorded live on Sunday 21st October 2018; with extra material recorded on 9th June and 28th September 2018.

This episode can be downloaded on iTunes, Acast, Podbean and also from Soundcloud at the following link:

201: https://soundcloud.com/shyyeti/the-shy-life-podcast-201-live-pride48-show-october-2018

Next up - here is an updated list of podcast episodes which are due to be released over the next few months.

SHY LIFE PODCAST SHOWS - COMING SOON!!

Here we are at the end of October and there are plenty of episodes in store and we're constantly recording new shows for you! Our schedule list does tend to change every time I post, but as you can see our next one is a biggie - our 200th edition of the show! 

Anyway, here is our current schedule!

202. Rebellious Spooks and Robot Seances! (Halloween 2018)

Paul and the gang find that celebrating Halloween is harder than usual in 2018.

203. Music From 1989

Nick and I discuss the big hits from 1989 on both sides of the pond; as recorded on 15/09/18.

204. An Ear-worm Named Todd

Inspired by a recent episode of Toppie Smellie's Smellcast Paul finds that he has his own "ear-worm", but it is only when Ikk and Cromitty attempt to assist that the truth is revealed...

205. A Trip To Vienna

Paul takes Cromitty and Toby to Vienna to revisit old haunts, although Cromitty soon becomes concerned that something strange may have happened to Paul on his first visit, 9 years before.

206/207. Shy Yeti's Birthday 2018 - Part 1 and 2

I am planning 2-3 episodes around the time of my birthday - although I am recording them on my actual birthday so they probably won't be out until mid-November; watch this space!

208. Live Pride48 Show - November 2018

Paul presents his live show for November - with more loopy extra material for those who download!

209. Catching Up With Cuthbert Computer!

Paul takes time out to catch up with Cuthbert - to find out about his favourite TV, music, food, books etc.

210. The Truth About The Murder Mystery Weekend!

It has taken a while but now we finally seem to have some answers about what ACTUALLY happened at the Murder Mystery Weekend back in October 2018 and the answers are REALLY going to shock you!

211. Music From 1979

Nick and I discuss the big hits from 1979 on both sides of the pond; as recorded on 15/09/18.

212. The Dragon And The Cacti!

Paul and Yeti Uncle John check in on Dragon Albert to see how he is getting on with Bert and Gert; John presumes that it will be a bit of a rescue mission - but they are both shocked by all that they find!!

### Additionally:

There will - most probably - be live shows every month; maybe even more than one closer to Christmas; but we also have plenty of other episodes either in planning or partially recorded.

### Getting To Know Aly G

We chat in more detail with Aly, wife of Nick Goodman - about her favourite TV, films, books, food, music, travel destinations and much much more!

### The New Caretaker / "Where's Me Booook!?"

What with Yeti Uncle John often being up in space - Bettina gives Paul the details of a caretaker who used to work on her Estate... It seems like a good idea until it becomes evident that this gentleman swings from being extremely lazy to shovelling every last thing into a bin bag... What ever will happen when he reaches the basement and finds all the tat in Cromitty's laboratory; what will happen to all those priceless Sutton Park tapes? For that matter will Cuthbert make it through the night!?!

### The Return Of Dameus The Interviewer

Dameus interviews all manner of podcasting celebrities as part of his return to the chat-show circuit.

### Re-connecting With The Past

Paul catches up with Cromitty and Martin and is excited to learn that Cuthbert has a few added advances that makes it possible to re-connect with the past via old episodes of SUTTON PARK... Ikk is slightly doubtful about it all - but he and Paul soon get to experience the process first-hand.

### Whatever Happened To Dusty The Scone-Eating Dandelion!?

Paul and the team receive a tip-off about an elusive acquaintance of theirs - Dusty The Scone-Eating Dandelion who went missing under mysterious circumstances some time ago... Will they be able to find him with the help of Martin and his detective pals!?

### Bettina and the robot butler

This episode sees Paul visiting Bettina only to find out that the house has recently become robotically automated; also Wifey Jo play a card game with Cuthbert.

### The Great Bingo Scam

Someone is rigging the bingo so that they win - is it one of the regulars or someone more sinister?

### The Continuing Mystery Of Long Lost Cousin Algernon

A number of episodes that involve Martin's investigation into Long Lost Cousin Algernon. What will he find?

### Tales Of Deadiegrams

The regulars share their memories of times when they have encountered Deadiegrams in odd situations.

### Brocante Saves The Day?

Bettina needs to sell some of her treasures and Brocante The Antique Dealer is called in - but can he save the day?

### Gordon The Crypt-keeper In Need!

Gordon is back - but he has recently lost his job! Mr Yeti does his best to try and help him out...

### More About The Alien Book

We learn a little more about The Alien Book which made Ikk so unwell at the start of the year - but, of course - things are never simple.

### Charlie Grrr and The Pie With The Pastry Plummage!

If all goes to plan with a trip to Venice in May then I plan to a record a pie-related giallo spoof with Charlie Grrr and some of the other regulars! I can promise that it'll be super silly...

### Digging Into Unheard Of Places

Paul digs through the archives to find a few interesting conversations that never made it onto shows. This episode has been postponed due to technical difficulties during summer 2018 and was replaced with another episode, but will be rescheduled once more material has been set aside.

Next... Here is a bit more about my recent book - the third season of HOT STUFF!!

HOT STUFF!! - SEASON THREE

Here we present season three of HOT STUFF!! In which Horner returns from holiday to find that Spectrum Library has changed dramatically in the short time that he has been away... It appears to be something to do with a mysterious gent known as D.J. Tom who has recently begun working in the library. But who is he and what is he up to?

Here are the covers - followed by further details and links:

The book is available in both hardback and paperback - it is 144 pages long and contains 8 scripts which make up the new season.

Pbk link: http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/hot-stuff-season-three/23379529  £7.99

Hbk link: http://www.lulu.com/content/hardcover-book/hot-stuff-season-three/23410548  £14.99

Here is a bit more about each of the season 3 episodes of HOT STUFF!!

HOT STUFF!! – SEASON THREE

So Far: Spectrum City Library is home to two phoenixes, Nixon (a female) and Inferno (a male). Horner ran the library for a while after the previous librarian died, but the new librarian is his old friend – Tula. The library has experienced a number of supernatural events lately; but things now seem to be calming down…

SCRIPT 1:  THE DAWNING

Tula says goodbye to Arthur and Fatima – Horner also feels restless. Back at the library things are getting back to normal, but Sebastian senses changes ahead…

SCRIPT 2:  THE CHANGES

Six weeks pass and Horner returns from his travels to find that much has changed. Many of the staff appear to be influenced by a mysterious and sinister D.J. named Tom… How did they meet him and what is he even doing working in the library!?!

SCRIPT 3:  THE D.J.

Horner meets Tom Peacock whilst, later, Jo describes the night that they first met the eccentric D.J. Elsewhere Edie and Mavis hoover up as much gossip as they can find and Horner is shown a scandalous project that Tula has been working on…

SCRIPT 4:  THE INFLUENCE

Horner and Jo continue to resist the changes that have occurred at the library – they have an ally in Sebastian, but he seems depressed – is he prepared to help?

SCRIPT 5:  THE CLEANER

Horner feels forced to line up a reinforcement who can help him fight against DJ Tom… Sebastian begins to rally – but soon finds new dangers hidden in the library.

SCRIPT 6:  THE IMPS

Horner and company are concerned over Tom’s plans with his box of Shelving Imps, but Tula refuses to believe a bad word about him. Meanwhile, Ashley and Sebastian have a plan – but will they be able to carry it out before the D.J. strikes.

SCRIPT 7:  THE TURN-ABOUT

Ashley recognises Tom’s photo, whilst the staff rally together – Tom’s powers over the others are diminishing, but he will not depart without a fight to the death...

SCRIPT 8:  THE DISCO

D.J. Tom throws a leaving party which few will forget – the library staff fight back, but even if they succeed in getting Tom out, this may not be the end of the story…

Next time we'll be celebrating Halloween with a special episode of the podcast - we started recording it back in April - but it's finally ready to be released...

That's almost it for now - although we do have a transcript of the original script written for Big Fatty for episode 200...

Take care - more soon,

Yeti hugs,

Paul (aka Shy Yeti) xx

BIG FATTY IS THE VOICE OF IKK'S FATHER...

This will probably appear as the pre-titles scene of episode 200 of THE SHY LIFE PODCAST.

IKK: (talking to the listeners)

Goodness - it's been a long day listeners... We've got episode 200 ahead of us - in fact it's about to start any minute now - but I'm going to try and slip in 40 winks during the title music... You're going to like this, I promise you - there's a lot going on! We have a Murder Mystery Weekend to take part in - but I'm never going to get through it if I don't have a little nap. So, that's what I'm planning on doing until I'm called for. I'm all curled up on the sofa nice and snug, drinking one of those HOT-CHOC-O-LATE drinks with some of those delicious March mallows whilst I watch pop-vid-e-os on the tubes. Right now I'm feeling very sleepy now, listeners... Ever so sleepy... Sleepy... Sleepy....

Sleepy...

Within seconds Ikk is asleep; snoring even! We hear the word "sleepy" echoing - but then hear a voice.

IKK'S DAD: (a little mysterious)

IKK! IKKKKK! DO YOU HEAR ME?

IKK: (nervously)

Ohh... Oh! Who is this? You're voice sounds familiar - but I can't place it... I'm trying to sleep, you know - I have a busy time coming up... I have to fly all the way to America from the UKKK in my space ship...

IKK'S DAD: (enthusiastically)

But Ikk - you ARE sleeping... I am speaking to you in your dream...

IKK: (surprised)

Goodness! How ever did you manage that!?

IKK'S DAD: (almost losing his temper)

Look, I don't have time to tell you that - I have a gentleman caller due any minute and I need to polish the special chair first...

IKK: (confused)

Oh my! Really? Hmm... You definitely DO sound familiar, father...

IKK'S DAD: (normal, then with more authority)

Shhh now... I have an important announcement to make... Okay... I hearby declare that there will be no more SHY LIFE PODCAST little shows ever again...

IKK: (over-the-top)

WHAT? NO! SURELY NOT... PLEASE NO, FATHER - HAVE PITY ON ME - ON MY FRIENDS - ON THE LISTENERS...

IKK'S DAD: (giving in, slightly dismissive)

Oh, alright then... I simply can't bear to hear a grown alien cry... You can keep going until episode 3000 and then you must stop...

IKK: (slightly more relaxed)

3000!! But that mean that there is only two thousand, eight hundred to go... Hmmm... Okay... Well... I guess that will be enough to deal with for at least a year or two... Mr Yeti is very prolific, you know...

IKK'S DAD: (reassuring)

So I've heard... I'm glad you've made yourself some nice friends on Planet Earth, little Ikk... It makes me and your Auntie Poodle very happy to hear it...

IKK: (enthused/concerned)

Thank you, Father... That's all I've ever wanted to do - make you both proud of me... You ARE proud of me, aren't you Father? FATHER? Are you still there?

IKK'S DAD: (distracted)

Oh yes? What? I was just clipping my toe-nails and got distracted... Yes, we're both very proud of you, Little Ikk... Now, listen... I've got to go now and it's time for you to wake up?

IKK: (taken aback)

Wake up!?! What? ALREADY!?!

IKK'S DAD: (taking control)

Yes... yes... Of course... Didn't you know? A very special episode of THE SHY LIFE PODCAST is about to begin - and you're needed... So wake up... Wake up Ikk...

IKK: (in protest)

But FATHER...

IKK'S DAD: (insistent)

Goodbye for now... Just wake up... Wake up, Ikk... Wake up...

PAUL'S VOICE: (insistent)

Wake up Ikk...

IKK: (surprised)

Oh, Paul! It's you!

PAUL: (apologetic)

What's up? Had you dropped off? Sorry - did I disturb you?

IKK: (still a little sleepy)

I think I had, yes... Sorry... What's up?

PAUL: (excited)

It's time for episode 200, Ikk... Time for you to wake up... Time for us to run the theme music and get ourselves moving... It's all going to be terribly exciting...

IKK: (excited too)

Ooooooh!

This little script was written between 14th and 16th August 2018, with some slight revisions after this date...

This post and all contents are Copyright Paul Chandler, 2018.

SHY YETI VERSUS THE BEARGRRRIAN GAZETTE!!

WHAT'S WITH ALL THE QUESTIONS!?!

Hello beasties!

This week we've got another update on yeti writing as first published in THE BEARGRRRIAN GAZETTE some weeks ago...

First up though - two of our most recent podcasts... The first of these sees Mr Yeti and Cromitty going on an adventure to a place that seems so very familiar and yet is so far away...

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 198: SO CLOSE AND YET SO FAR AWAY...

Here we are for episode 198 in which Paul is lured into making a journey to a far off place where he encounters a very familiar nemesis... or maybe more! Cromitty is there to assist him - but will he be able to get them both home!? There are also music, poems and SUTTON PARK clips from 1994 which follow on from those used in episode 197. Our next episode, number 199 sees Paul taking the regulars from a tour around his library; only to learn that there are a few unwanted guests skulking about the book shelves! Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it on the show. The music is by Shy Yeti and Luca. All content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2018. Episode 198 was recorded between 9th and 12th April 2018, with an extra note recorded 12th September 2018.

This episode can be downloaded on iTunes, Acast, Podbean and also from Soundcloud at the following link:

198: https://soundcloud.com/shyyeti/the-shy-life-podcast-198-so-close-and-yet-so-far-away

Next up - our final show before 200 is all about a horde of shelving imps that are causing Paul problems in his library...

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 199: AN INVASION OF SHELVING IMPS!

Here we are for episode 199 - in which Paul shows the gang around the library during the college summer holidays - only to realise that the Shelving Imp problem may well be getting out of hand...  The regulars have plenty of advice - but it might be Cuthbert who holds the key! Thank you to Toppie Smellie and his team for their help with this episode and to Jay The Hauntcub for all his questions, as featured on the show. Our next episode is a big one - number 200! Not only do we have a new theme tune for you but it is finally time for the big Murder Mystery Weekend - with returning guest star Toppie Smellie and many others... Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it on the show. The music is by Shy Yeti and Luca. Sound effects by Paul Chandler and Soundbible. All content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2018.  Episode 199 was recorded between 15th August and 7th October 2018 - with some additional conversations recorded on 27th January 2018 and Sutton Park clips from 1994.

This episode can be downloaded on iTunes, Acast, Podbean and also from Soundcloud at the following link:

199: https://soundcloud.com/shyyeti/the-shy-life-podcast-199-an-invasion-of-shelving-imps

Next up - some other new episodes that are coming along soon...

SHY LIFE PODCAST SHOWS - COMING SOON!!

As we head ever deeper into October there are plenty of episodes in store and we're constantly recording new shows for you! Our schedule list does tend to change every time I post, but as you can see our next one is a biggie - our 200th edition of the show! 

Anyway, here is our current schedule!

200. Murder, He Growled!

It's episode 200 and we celebrate with a very special murder mystery weekend! All the regulars are there and a number of special guests - including Toppie Smellie and The Smellcast team. It is time to celebrate and yet... darkness lurks in the shadows and somebody will not make it out alive...

201. Live Pride48 Show - October 2018

Paul presents his live show for October - hopefully with fun extra material for those who download!

202. Rebellious Spooks and Robot Seances! (Halloween Episode - 2018)

Paul and the gang find that celebrating Halloween is harder than usual in 2018.

203. An Ear-worm Named Todd

Inspired by a recent episode of Toppie Smellie's Smellcast Paul finds that he has his own "ear-worm", but it is only when Ikk and Cromitty attempt to assist that the truth is revealed...

204. A Trip To Vienna

Paul takes Cromitty and Toby to Vienna to revisit old haunts, although Cromitty soon becomes concerned that something strange may have happened to Paul on his first visit, 9 years before.

205. Music From 1989

Nick and I discuss the big hits from 1989 on both sides of the pond; as recorded on 15/09/18.

206/207. Shy Yeti's Birthday 2018 - Part 1 and 2

I am planning 2-3 episodes around the time of my birthday - although I am recording them on my actual birthday so they probably won't be out until mid-November; watch this space!

208. Live Pride48 Show - November 2018

Paul presents his live show for November - with more loopy extra material for those who download!

209. The Truth About The Murder Mystery Weekend!

It has taken a while but now we finally seem to have some answers about what ACTUALLY happened at the Murder Mystery Weekend back in October 2018 and the answers are REALLY going to shock you!

TBC. Music From 1979

Nick and I discuss the big hits from 1979 on both sides of the pond; as recorded on 15/09/18.

TBC. The Dragon And The Cacti!

Paul and Yeti Uncle John check in on Dragon Albert to see how he is getting on with Bert and Gert; John presumes that it will be a bit of a rescue mission - but they are both shocked by all that they find!!

### Additionally:

There will - most probably - be live shows every month; maybe even more than one closer to Christmas; but we also have plenty of other episodes either in planning or partially recorded.

### The Return Of Dameus The Interviewer

Dameus interviews all manner of podcasting celebrities as part of his return to the chat-show circuit.

### Re-connecting With The Past

Paul catches up with Cromitty and Martin and is excited to learn that Cuthbert has a few added advances that makes it possible to re-connect with the past via old episodes of SUTTON PARK... Ikk is slightly doubtful about it all - but he and Paul soon get to experience the process first-hand.

### Whatever Happened To Dusty The Scone-Eating Dandelion!?

Paul and the team receive a tip-off about an elusive acquaintance of theirs - Dusty The Scone-Eating Dandelion who went missing under mysterious circumstances some time ago... Will they be able to find him with the help of Martin and his detective pals!?

### Bettina and the robot butler

This episode sees Paul visiting Bettina only to find out that the house has recently become robotically automated; also Wifey Jo play a card game with Cuthbert.

### The Great Bingo Scam

Someone is rigging the bingo so that they win - is it one of the regulars or someone more sinister?

### The Continuing Mystery Of Long Lost Cousin Algernon

A number of episodes that involve Martin's investigation into Long Lost Cousin Algernon. What will he find?

### Tales Of Deadiegrams

The regulars share their memories of times when they have encountered Deadiegrams in odd situations.

### Brocante Saves The Day?

Bettina needs to sell some of her treasures and Brocante The Antique Dealer is called in - but can he save the day?

### Gordon The Crypt-keeper In Need!

Gordon is back - but he has recently lost his job! Mr Yeti does his best to try and help him out...

### More About The Alien Book

We learn a little more about The Alien Book which made Ikk so unwell at the start of the year - but, of course - things are never simple.

### Charlie Grrr and The Pie With The Pastry Plummage!

If all goes to plan with a trip to Venice in May then I plan to a record a pie-related giallo spoof with Charlie Grrr and some of the other regulars! I can promise that it'll be super silly...

### Digging Into Unheard Of Places

Paul digs through the archives to find a few interesting conversations that never made it onto shows. This episode has been postponed due to technical difficulties during summer 2018 and was replaced with another episode, but will be rescheduled once more material has been set aside.

The interview is coming up - but otherwise that's all I have to share with you...

Take care - more soon,

Yeti hugs,

Paul (aka Shy Yeti) xx

A FIFTEENTH SLIGHTLY-OVER 60 SECOND CHAT WITH SHY YETI

Here is a recent interview from Beargrrria’s top magazine for chat; THE GROWL GAZETTE. They know me there partly due to my dubious connection with Beargrrrian superstar, Charlie Grrr. This is the 15th time that they have interviewed me in recent years – they like to check up on me every six months or so. As usual I mainly discuss what I’m up to creatively – so here’s what they asked and what I said in reply; straight from the yeti’s mouth, as it were!!!

Q. Welcome Mr Yeti!

Hello… It’s very nice to be here again – I have so much to tell you!

Q. What books have you released so far in 2018?

A. Three and counting! I released two over the summer – SHY YETI’S GRRR-EATEST HITS – a compilation of my poems and THE SHY YETI SKETCHBOOK a collection of scripts about “Shy Yeti” that I originally first published on my shyyeti.com blog. These two are available on both lulu.com and – for the first time- on Amazon.co.uk as well; in both hardback and paperback edition.

The third book is the third season of my script series HOT STUFF!! It’s currently only available on lulu.com – but I will be putting out a compiled edition of the first three seasons which will be available on Amazon too – in multi-formats!

Of course – as readers may realise I have been working on a number of other books during this period – but these are ones that won’t be completed for a while yet. The ones that came out in 2018 are just the ones that finally reached the end of the road having been in production for the last 2-3 years. As often happens it is one of those situations where these three books were ready around the same time and were released within a month or two of each other.  

Q. Which title will be your next release?

A. I doubt there will be any more releases in 2018 – but my first book of  2019 is most likely to be the third season of my script series KENSINGTON GORE – which is currently going through formatting and last minute re-writes. One again I expect the third season to be available on Lulu – with a compilation of seasons 1-3 released on both Lulu AND Amazon. There are plenty of other releases hot on the heels of this particular book – but I’ll mention those as I have just spotted your next question!

Q. What projects are you currently working on?

A. Other books that I am working on at the moment next in priority after the KENSINGTON GORE Season 3 are as follows:

GETTING BLOGGY WITH SHY YETI

My next books of short poems and prose – items first published exclusively on my blog between 2014 and 2016 (dates??) This collection will probably be one of my first books released in 2019.

THE BEAST OF FRIENDS – THE LOST SEASON

This season fits in somewhere towards the end of the first season of THE BEAST OF FRIENDS and even includes a new regular character or two.

KENSINGTON GORE – SEASON 4

The fourth season is in the final stages of its first draft – but will enter the formatting and rewriting stage in late 2018 into 2019. It will be the last KENSINGTON GORE scriptbook for a while after a successful run and some super support from readers.

HOT STUFF!! SEASON 4, 5 AND 6

Season 4 has been ready for proofing and rewrites for a year or more now – season 5 I completed the first draft of earlier in 2018 and season 6 I am poised to begin whenever I get a spare five minutes any time soon!

There are also Mouse Of Commons stories – further blog Shy Yeti scripts for the blog and probably my number one project of the moment, THE SHY LIFE PODCAST which I tend to produce around 6 episodes of a month; although it is mostly either ad-libbed or just conversations I also write scripts for some of my special guests …

Q. What is the future for both KENSINGTON GORE and HOT STUFF!!?

A. Well, as I mentioned before I am currently resting KENSINGTON GORE – although there is still a 4^th season due out in 2019 which is already written, but needs proofreading. HOT STUFF!! is still ongoing… Season 4 will be out around Spring/Summer 2019, season 5 either in late 2019 or early 2020 and I am on the verge of starting work on season 6, right about now. It’s too early to say what the future of HOT STUFF!! is beyond season 6 – because doing the podcast leaves me with a lot less time for writing, although having finished so many long-term projects during 2018 I am now back only having one three or four… or five… or six. Of course, I also have my blog and various scripts on the go too! As a side point I should probably add that although KENSINGTON GORE is currently resting, season 6 of HOT STUFF!! is a sort of series cross-over – with a number of the key GORE cast featured. I’m sure I’ll talk more about that later!

Q. Would you ever consider writing more BEAST OF FRIENDS episodes?

A. Yes! I am actually working on another “lost” series of adventures – which takes place towards the end of the first season during a period when Cromitty and Clive are away from the house. I’m writing it in slow time and it may not be ready for a while yet – although I have written first drafts of the first 3 episodes and have just begun work on the 4^th episode of eight projected scripts. Each episode is a stand-alone script – but there is a season arc related to a new character who comes to live at the house. Once season 4 of KENSINGTON GORE is done it will probably move up to fill the space of that series.

Q. Are you working on another collection of poetry?

A. In very slow-time, yes – I’ll be going about it in the same way as my forthcoming collection GETTING BLOGGY WITH SHY YETI in that it will contain poems and short prose that has already been posted on the blog in early draft form. At the moment there aren’t many short pieces in the pipeline – although I have begun toying with one or two poems that are already partially written – in the hope that I can get them finished at some stage in the near future.

Q. Did you do any live poetry shows in 2018?

A. Not live shows in a venue, no – but live radio, yes – and also the live editions of the podcast which are always fun to do… A number of the podcasts that I released during 2018 were composed using material from those radio shows – but mostly with other material surrounding those recordings. At time of writing my friend Tim, whose show I used to go on – is about to change stations; but hopefully we’ll get to record together again at some stage soon.

Q. Will there be further Shy Yeti scripts?

A. Yes, indeed! Although the first script book is only just out – so I am not very far along with the next batch of scripts; although there are one or two plot ideas waiting in the pipeline. At some stage soon I need to begin work on this year’s Christmas script – which I expect will continue the tradition of the last couple of years and somehow involve Gladstone McWhiskers and Oliver Louse; not to mention possible cameos from characters from THE SHY LIFE PODCAST.

Q. You have just released your 200^th episode of the podcast… Is there anything that you can tell us about forthcoming episodes that you hope to release between now and Christmas?

A. The 200^th episode was a funny one – I actually recorded a big chunk of it with Toppie back in June – quite some time before it was due to be released; and what with my laptop breaking down #200 was pushed back from September to early October. I ended up recording the bits that fit between the Toppie recordings several months later – having to remind myself what I already had. I think it came out well and hope the listeners did too! Putting together a new theme tune was also fun – it’ll be our third to date as I tend to change it every 100 episodes! Meanwhile, our Halloween episode is due out any day and I’ve begun work on my birthday episodes and also hope to be recording a number of interviews during my time away over my birthday. I’ve actually begun work on my Review Of The Year episode. Ironically I mostly find year reviews very annoying and no longer pay any attention to them; although a lot of people seem to like them – and funnily enough I really enjoy reviewing my show in this way!

Q. Which episodes that you’ve released recently were you most pleased with?

A. There have been a few episodes that I’ve been very pleased with – from a creative point of view these are often the more dramatic story-lead episodes because of the greater creative process involved in them. We have also had a few special episodes recently which have marked certain milestones or events going on that the podcast is somehow associated in… I’m talking about episode 200, of course – which we have been slowly building up to pretty much since Autumn 2017. I am also very pleased with the episode that I did where Paul gets hypnotised on the radio and also the show that I released to mark the Pride48 event in New Orleans in September 2018. We’re coming up to another busy period what with Halloween and then the episodes that I am intending to record around the time of my birthday!

Q. Do you still find the live podcasts a challenge?

A. Yes! I have to set a new challenge for every month – there literally is not going to be a live show if I’ve not got some theme – some twist – some shocking revelation to reveal to the chat-room! The episodes that I pre-record and construct in the studio are still my first love – but I do very much enjoy trying to do something different with my live hour!

Q. Do you have any special guests lined up for future episodes?

A. Absolutely. Some of these are returning guests from previous shows – whilst there will also be a few new guests who you won’t have heard from before; it should be a nice mix. There have been a few new voices during the 2018 season of the show – Beverley From Work, Dr Wesley Stone, Leigh Robertson and Princess Mykah to name just three. Meanwhile our list of returning guests has been very healthy – Toppie Smellie, Nick G, Harry F, Jay The Hauntcub, Wifey Jo, DJ Starsage, Trowby and Lisa, Niece Alena, Andy C, Calum to name just a few – not to mention all the voices from back in the day via old episodes of Sutton Park. I’m hoping to record quite a lot of new chats whilst I’m on my week off down in Kent over my birthday week – so even if I tick a couple of names off my Hopefuls List that week then that’ll be a result. Watch this space for more information!

Q. What do you have in store for the late 2018 / early 2019?

A. Well, I’m not going overseas for my birthday this year – although, as mentioned, I am going away for a week to do recording for episodes which will be out towards the end of the year. I have special episodes for Halloween and my birthday – not to mention potential live episodes around Christmas and New Year. At time of writing I’ve still not released the episode that I recorded in Vienna back in August – so there are still a number of shows waiting in the archives to be released. As for early 2019 we are beginning to consider trips that we’d like to make next year – and I’m keen to make a return to Venice in the Spring. I think a pie-related giallo with Charlie Grrr might be in store for us… Don’t say that I didn’t warn you!

Q. Are you still making new music for the show?

A. Yes, whenever I can… I came up with a new tune for episodes 200 onwards not too long ago and then – on a train from Paris to Marseille I managed to drain most of my phone battery power by trying to write a tune for my Marseille episode. Both tunes are now out and I think I’ve managed one other – I’d like to do more when I’m away in November.

Q. Are you still making cameos on other podcasts?

A. Occasionally yes – with discussions to be on a couple of other shows in the near future; around the time that this post is released I will be appearing on an episode of The Faraway Nearby to discuss retro TV. I also still send things in to Big Fatty Online and Tastes Like Burning from time to time. I also send The Smellcast various sounds and random noises for their Stick It Out The Back Door segment and Toppie Smellie occasionally contacts me short notice for any recordings that I can help him with. I’m a podcaster for hire, basically – and loving it.

Q. Have you been back on hospital radio since we last chatted?

A. Yes, I was on Radio Wey in late July – which you can hear on episode 192 of THE SHY LIFE PODCAST (LOOK INTO MY EYES – ON THE RADIO!!) It may be our last time that we’ll all be appearing together on that station as Tim may be changing stations very soon. Episode 192 ended up as quite a big production with quite a lot of additional plot – so if it is our last visit then it is certainly a fitting way to go out. It’s all about what happens when Mr Yeti is hypnotised by evil forces to rogue on the radio and one of the regulars must save the day!!

Q. Is there any news on new Mouse Of Commons projects?

Not at the moment – but there are plenty of Mouse projects to be completed and I’ll probably release something Mouse-related for the Christmas episode of the blog. Two of my Christmas scripts (for Christmas 2016 and 2017) were officially published this year as part of THE SHY YETI SCRIPT-BOOK.

Q. Would we be right in saying that your blog is still going strong?

A. Oh yes – I’m not currently posting every week – some years I do and some I don’t. In 2018 I’d say that I’ve probably been posting on a fortnightly basis once I have 2 or 3 episodes of the podcast to write about. Because many of my writing projects came to a head during the summer I’ve not been writing so many short prose pieces for the blog and I’m only just beginning to work on new She Yeti scripts for the second script-book. The only new prose that is going on the blog are any scripts that I write specially for the podcast; maybe one day I’ll collect all those together too – although they don’t necessarily work unless you know the series. In the last week or two I have begun tinkering with 4 different poems that I began quite some time again – I’m not sure when these will be completed but the provisional titles are BAD TORO, A CONGRESS OF MONGOOSE, THE BIRDS IN THE GARDEN and I WAS A TEENAGE WERE-BADGER… A silly as ever, aye!?

Q. Do you still enjoy taking the podcast out on location? Have you been anywhere interesting of late?

A. Absolutely, yes – the main recording locations being Lyminge and Canterbury in Kent, Marseille, Vienna, Copenhagen and Dunbar in Scotland – it’s all terribly glamourous! That said, we don’t only record on location when I’m on holiday – I’ve also made a few lunchtime trips over to the park near my college – just to get a bit of a different sound to the recording or to interview a special guest.

Q. Exciting news! Thank you for talking to us, Mr Yeti. See you again in 2019!

A. I’m looking forward to it! Goodbye for now!

This post and all contents are Copyright Paul Chandler, 2018.