Hello beasties!
This time I'll be sharing a sketch that I wrote for the season finale of podcasting-pals MATINEE MINITIAE which Aunt Tappie and Bettina Du Pres featured on, reviewing the movie Thelma and Louise; a sketch which also features both in episode 20 of season 1 of MM and also during episode 275 of THE SHY LIFE PODCAST.
First up though, it's our most recent episodes of the podcast...
First up though, it's our most recent episodes of the podcast...
This episode can be downloaded on iTunes, Acast, Podbean and also from Soundcloud at the following link:
275: https://soundcloud.com/shyyeti/the-shy-life-podcast-275-off-to-the-movies-with-dj-and-toppie
Next up - we are busy auditioning for a variety show and we're feeling awfully competitive!!
This episode can be downloaded on iTunes, Acast, Podbean and also from Soundcloud at the following link:
276: https://soundcloud.com/shyyeti/the-shy-life-podcast-276-making-a-bad-impression-with-shy-yeti
Next up - our rather late-in-the-month LIVE Pride48 edition of the show for August 2019; Deeley also made his presence known, so it seems only fitting that he is used to represent this edition...
This episode can be downloaded on iTunes, Acast, Podbean and also from Soundcloud at the following link:
277: https://soundcloud.com/shyyeti/the-shy-life-podcast-277-belated-live-pride48-show-august-2019
Next up - a last minute addition - one hundred questions and Jay The Hauntcub has a revelation!
This episode can be downloaded on iTunes, Acast, Podbean and also from Soundcloud at the following link:
278: https://soundcloud.com/shyyeti/the-shy-life-podcast-278-one-hundred-questions-and-some-gossip
Next up - we're heading off down to Kent for a week - it's a diary; but with a difference!!
This episode can be downloaded on iTunes, Acast, Podbean and also from Soundcloud at the following link:
279: https://soundcloud.com/shyyeti/the-shy-life-podcast-279-shy-yetis-summer-retreat
Next up we have some photos - some of which were taken during the Kent trip that was featured in episode 279, above... You might even recognise the location from previous visits!
November 2018: http://thedaffypoet.blogspot.com/2018_11_18_archive.html
April 2018: http://thedaffypoet.blogspot.com/2018_04_22_archive.html
April 2017: http://thedaffypoet.blogspot.com/2017_04_09_archive.html
We have quite a bit still to share with you - firstly the script written for MM-S1-20 and then also an update on forthcoming episodes of THE SHY LIFE PODCAST...
Next time we'll be making a fuss of my new book launch for the autumn as I release season 3 of KENSINGTON GORE to an excited public... *cough*
That's all for now...
Take care - more soon,
Yeti hugs,
Paul (aka Shy Yeti) xx
Next time we'll be making a fuss of my new book launch for the autumn as I release season 3 of KENSINGTON GORE to an excited public... *cough*
That's all for now...
Take care - more soon,
Yeti hugs,
Paul (aka Shy Yeti) xx
Back in August I was asked to write some scenes between Bettina Du Pres (The Shy Life) and Aunt Tappie (The Smellcast) as they were to be guests on Matinee Minitiae during the final episode of season 1 of the show (S1-20). When I wrote the first scene I wasn't even sure which film they would be discussing and this is why the ladies seems a trifle confused as to whether they were to be discussing one film or more. They were confused because I was too! hehe! Anyway, all went well in the end and the episode was recorded and you can find it at all your usual podcasting locations! Below you will find the original scripts that I wrote for these scenes.
P.S. Season 2 of MM starts today - Friday 6th September 2019 and should be available on all good podcasting locations should you have missed hearing it live!
P.S. Season 2 of MM starts today - Friday 6th September 2019 and should be available on all good podcasting locations should you have missed hearing it live!
3 SKETCHES FOR MATINEE MINITIAE
SEASON 1, EPISODE 20
BETTINA AND AUNT TAPPIE – Scene 1
SEASON 1, EPISODE 20
BETTINA AND AUNT TAPPIE – Scene 1
Bettina:
Darling! What are we talking about today?
Aunt Tappie:
Oh… Silly… We’ve already discussed this…
Bettina:
Somebody ought to announce us dear… Don’t say another word until somebody announces us!
Aunt Tappie:
Well, shouldn’t people already know that… No… No… Very well…
Toppie’s voice:
Our very special guests this time are my own Aunt Tappie – often heard on the little Smellcast show and also Bettina Du Pres – actress, socialite and star of The Shy Life Podcast!
Aunt Tappie:
Well, that was absolutely lovely…
Bettina:
Toppie! She’s not just your Auntie – she is also an actress, socialite and podcaster… Really… Where he’s gone?
Aunt Tappie:
Never mind, dear – my entrance has been trumpeted and I am happy… Now… Come along… It’s not our show… We need to get a move on… Let’s talk film!
Bettina:
Oh yes, very well… Some of our favourites!
Aunt Tappie:
Thelma and Louise!
Bettina:
Oh… What a wonderful film – we both like that one, don’t we, darling!?
Aunt Tappie:
Yes dear… They’re just like us, aren’t they dear?
Bettina:
Well… They’re friends; although I don’t think we were ever quite as naughty as they were…
Aunt Tappie:
We were PRETTY naughty, darling – don’t make us out to be angels…
Bettina:
Ah no… We were never angels – but sometimes we’d pretend we were…
Aunt Tappie:
To get our own way…
Bettina:
Yes, dear! (they both laugh)
Aunt Tappie:
Do you remember when we tried to trick Mr Warhol into buying us dinner?
Bettina:
Of course, darling! We managed it too!
Aunt Tappie:
We did… You told him that your goldfish had died…
Bettina:
Darling! What are we talking about today?
Aunt Tappie:
Oh… Silly… We’ve already discussed this…
Bettina:
Somebody ought to announce us dear… Don’t say another word until somebody announces us!
Aunt Tappie:
Well, shouldn’t people already know that… No… No… Very well…
Toppie’s voice:
Our very special guests this time are my own Aunt Tappie – often heard on the little Smellcast show and also Bettina Du Pres – actress, socialite and star of The Shy Life Podcast!
Aunt Tappie:
Well, that was absolutely lovely…
Bettina:
Toppie! She’s not just your Auntie – she is also an actress, socialite and podcaster… Really… Where he’s gone?
Aunt Tappie:
Never mind, dear – my entrance has been trumpeted and I am happy… Now… Come along… It’s not our show… We need to get a move on… Let’s talk film!
Bettina:
Oh yes, very well… Some of our favourites!
Aunt Tappie:
Thelma and Louise!
Bettina:
Oh… What a wonderful film – we both like that one, don’t we, darling!?
Aunt Tappie:
Yes dear… They’re just like us, aren’t they dear?
Bettina:
Well… They’re friends; although I don’t think we were ever quite as naughty as they were…
Aunt Tappie:
We were PRETTY naughty, darling – don’t make us out to be angels…
Bettina:
Ah no… We were never angels – but sometimes we’d pretend we were…
Aunt Tappie:
To get our own way…
Bettina:
Yes, dear! (they both laugh)
Aunt Tappie:
Do you remember when we tried to trick Mr Warhol into buying us dinner?
Bettina:
Of course, darling! We managed it too!
Aunt Tappie:
We did… You told him that your goldfish had died…
Bettina:
Yes, I did… And I smudged my mascara…
Aunt Tappie:
Yes… And I smudged my mascara too and it messed up my dress…
Bettina:
Which made you genuinely cry…
Aunt Tappie:
Yes! Yes… I did cry… Still… It got us a free dinner… (they both laugh again)
Bettina:
Anyway… Thelma and Louise…
Aunt Tappie:
WHERE dear? I don’t see them…
Bettina:
No! The FILM, darling… It’s one of our favourites…
Aunt Tappie:
Oh yes, dear – one of the very best… It’s a shame how it all ends though…
Bettina:
Oh! Spoilers, darling!
Aunt Tappie:
REALLY!? (tuts) Well, at least they go out in a blaze of glory…
Bettina:
I’d rather go out with a hunky lumberjack, myself…
Aunt Tappie:
Ha! You and me both, darling… (distracted) What? What! Oh… Apparently we’ve run out of time, Bettina, darling…
Bettina:
What!? Already!?
Aunt Tappie:
We can come back in a bit, dear – Toppie and DJ have more to be saying… We need to think of another favourite film…
Bettina:
Texas Chainsaw Massacre, darling!
Aunt Tappie:
No, Bettina! Something nice! Something for the ladies…
Bettina:
Oooh! Alright, then! More later, listeners!
Aunt Tappie:
Toodles, peeps!
BETTINA AND AUNT TAPPIE – Scene 2
Bettina:
So – did you want me to suggest another female buddy movie, dear?
Aunt Tappie:
I’m not sure, dear – I think they want us to say some more about Thelma and Louise – it’s the movie that they’re discussing this week, remember…
Bettina:
Oh! Is it, Tappie, dear? Well, it is a very good movie… I approve!
Aunt Tappie:
What other film were you going to suggest, dear?
Bettina:
Well, my darling - I was actually thinking that Psycho might be a good one…
Aunt Tappie:
Psycho, dear!? As an example of a female buddy movie!?
Bettina:
Well, there ARE ladies in it, dear heart…
Aunt Tappie:
Yes, Betsy – I guess there is… But not in the same scene…
Bettina:
I'm sorry... Now you're confusing me... What do you mean, dear?
Aunt Tappie:
Well, lovely - if you recall the first lady gets murdered…
Bettina:
Spoilers, dear!
Aunt Tappie:
Oh, stop it, Betsy… Psycho was made 60 years ago… AND I don’t see how it counts as a female buddy movie…
Bettina:
Well dear - when the first lady dies…
Aunt Tappie:
Marion… Her name’s Marion, dear – and her sister is Lila.
Bettina:
Oh golly, dear – you do know a lot… So when Marion gets… *whispers* murdered… Her sister comes to the rescue to find out what’s going on…
Aunt Tappie:
Although she doesn’t rescue Marion, does she, dear - it's a bit late by then...
Bettina:
Well, I guess so…
Aunt Tappie:
Well then… Listen Betsy – we’re not even discussing Psycho - AND it’s not a female buddy movie!
Bettina:
Alright then, darling… So what are we discussing?
Aunt Tappie:
THELMA AND LOUISE, DEAR!?
Bettina:
AGAIN!?
Aunt Tappie:
Yes! YES!! RIGHT NOW THIS MINUTE!!
Toppie:
Sorry ladies… You’ve run out of time… You’ll have to talk about Thelma and Louise again in the last segment…
Aunt Tappie:
WHAT!? REALLY!? Well, now look what you did Bettina – with all your irrelevant wittering…
Bettina:
Well, I’m SORRRREEEE, dear!
Aunt Tappie:
I'm sure you are... Oh! Oh! This will get you excited, dear - Brad Pitt is in it…
Bettina:
He is, dear? In Psycho!?
Aunt Tappie:
NO! IN THELMA AND LOUISE…
Toppie:
Sorry, ladies… Out of time…
Aunt Tappie:
Well, REALLY!!
Bettina:
How unreasonable, dear…
BETTINA AND AUNT TAPPIE – Scene 3
Aunt Tappie:
Darling! We're back on...
Bettina:
On where, dear!? Oh, recording... Marvellous... Do you want some gin, dear?
Aunt Tappie:
In a minute I'd love some - but first we need to trade some facts about the film, dear - about Thelma and Louise!
Bettina:
Oooh! Well - the first thing I want to say is that I can't believe this film is almost 30 years old; well, getting there, at least!
Aunt Tappie:
Oh, darling! I know... It seems only five minutes ago... I do actually remember seeing it at the cinema; I may even have gone to the premier - I forget now. Brad Pitt was simply OBSESSED with me around this time...
Bettina:
Really, darling... How marvellous for you... Had to fight him off, did you?
Aunt Tappie:
Something like that... I didn't fight him off too hard, mind...
Bettina:
Oh, Tappie dear! You can be such a hussy sometimes...
Aunt Tappie:
Ha! You're right... Still...
Bettina:
I've never heard him mention you in interviews...
Aunt Tappie:
No, darling... I swore him to secrecy... This was before the days of Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Aniston, of course and years before Angelina Jolie came on the picture...
Bettina:
Sure! Sure... Anyway! Enough of that fiction; we should talk more about the film - I have facts here...
Aunt Tappie:
But the boys might already have discussed them...
Bettina:
You can't presume that, dear - directed by Ridley Scott... Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon... Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen...
Aunt Tappie:
Brad Pitt...
Bettina:
Yes, thank you, dear - we've said QUITE enough about him, I think...
Aunt Tappie:
Six Academy Award nominations - won for Best Original Screenplay...
Bettina:
Did you know that it was very nearly Meryl Streep and Cher in the lead roles?
Aunt Tappie:
How fascinating! They could have turned it into a movie - like Mamma Mia - only... grittier... and with more scenes involving Brad Pitt...
Bettina:
Yeeeesssss... I sense a common theme here... Anyway - the story is meant to be set on a fictional route between Arkansas and the Grand Canyon, but it was actually filmed almost entirely in California and Utah. Oh golly... Do you remember that weekend we had in Utah back in '71, darling...
Aunt Tappie:
Remember it, darling? Why, of course not - but then again 1971 is a complete blur...
Bettina:
I spent most of it doing bit parts in Italian crime thrillers - the amount of Jack Daniels I drunk then was criminal...
Aunt Tappie:
I used to share a flat with a couple of hotties called Jack and Danny... The things they got up to... well... I really must write my autobiography one day!
Bettina:
Of course you'll have to make it all up if you're forgotten most of it...
Aunt Tappie:
Good point, darling! Ha!
Toppie:
Ladies! We're out of time... Let's call it a day - say goodbye to the listeners, why don't you?!
Aunt Tappie:
So soon! What a pity... Well, goodbye lovely listeners - goodbye from me - your friend Aunt Tappie!
Bettina:
...And goodbye from me too - Bettina Du Pres! It's been an absolute pleasure - one million kisses - one million and one kisses... (she does her usual chuckle)
Toppie:
Okay, ladies! Thank you! That's a wrap!
Aunt Tappie:
Wow! It's hot here, Betsy darling! Is it just me?
Bettina:
No! I'm burning up... Hey! Toppie! How's about a couple of gin and tonics for a pair of old broads...
Aunt Tappie:
Doubles! In a long glass with some extra ice!
Bettina:
Oh yes! And a cherry!
Toppie:
Your wish is my command...
Bettina and Aunt Tappie laugh and the sketch ends...
August is gone - but now we have September, so it's not all bad; also we have lots of new episodes in the pipe-line! Our schedule list does tend to change every time I post, but right about now this is a pretty good guide to the episodes that we are hoping to release over the next few months; not to forget our monthly LIVE episode! Anyway - take a look at what else we have in store...
Anyway, here is our current schedule!
280. George In Atlanta Is Back!
Paul chats to George In Atlanta about all manner of subjects and catches up with some of the things they've been up to since they last chatted back in November 2018.
281. Art With The RTA Gang!
My co-hosts Andrew, Lisa and Martin Holmes from Round The Archives join me to discuss art and comics and all manner of exciting creative actives - illustrations will be provided!
282. Caveman Logic - 10th Anniversary show
The second of three 10 year poetry anniversaries for Mr Yeti during 2019.
283. Live Pride48 Show - September 2019
Paul and the regulars are back in the studio for their ever-unpredictable live show for September!
284. Shy Yeti And The Fortune Teller
Paul reflects on a previously unheard adventure with the regulars involving a fortune teller and a vision of a possible future!
285. You Can Never Have Enough Martins!!
Paul and Martin H from Round The Archives discuss writing and whatnot - before moving on to music of a James Bond-shaped kind... There were quite a few big hits - on both sides of the pond!
286. 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... Paul, Yeti Uncle John and Calum head off to The Isle Of Wight in search of their friend; but will they find him!?!
287. What Else Went On In Venice...
We finally learn what else occurred during Paul's trip to Venice back in March...
288. Do Not Meet The Gaze Of The Great Shy Yeti!
In which Shy Yeti appears to be getting a bit too big for his boots - or is there more to it than that!
289. When 1983 Came To Visit And **** Came Too!
Paul and Deeley have a guest to their little house - and some 1980s musical discussions occur too!
290. Hen Nights And Stag-Dos - The Bettina And Dameus Way!
It is the night of Bettina's Hen Night and Dameus's Stag-Do and the two evening really couldn't be more different!!
291. Live Pride48 Show - October 2019
Paul and the regulars are back in the studio for their ever-unpredictable live show for October!
292. The Shy Life Halloween Episode - 2019
The Shy Life team do their best to pull together a Halloween episode for 2019.
293. Getting Freaky Again!
Paul and the gang catch up with Freakquincy from The Gay Wasteland for a bit of a chat about creativity and music!
294. Shy Yeti's 2019 Birthday Diary
Paul is away for his birthday - and this is the diary that he recorded during his week off!
295. Shy Yeti Gets Back To Scotland!
We join Paul and Calum as they head back to Dunbar for a few days. Nessie is having problems and seeks help with the podcast gang, meanwhile Paul's management is keen that Paul should offer himself as Nessie's exclusive biographer; only Nessie really doesn't want to be interviewed as he has a very large secret! We also speak to Lisa and Trowby about some quite obscure "mythical" beasties.
296. Live Pride48 Show - November 2019
Paul and the regulars are back in the studio for their ever-unpredictable live show for October!
297. 1978 - You're The One That I Want!
Paul and Nick discuss 1978 - a year that is full of hits and which will probably get you dancing!
298. The Shy Life (Poetry Collection) - 10th Anniversary show
Paul heads out and about to celebrate the third of three 10 year poetry anniversaries during 2019.
299. Robot Big Fatty Update!
We join Paul and the gang to see how the Big Fatty Robot is coping with life on The Shy Life little show...
300. The Wedding Of Bettina Du Pres and Dameus Twinklehorn!
It's the wedding of the year - but will it go smoothly; you'll have to listen and find out...
301. After The Wedding!
Paul and the gang report back about things that have happened since the recent wedding!
302. We Have Detected An Alien In Disguise!
Ikk and Cromitty detect an alien in disguise who is living far closer to them than they ever expected!
303. Charlie Grrr and The Pie With The Pastry Plumage!
Charlie relates the tale of the pie with the pastry plumage... Not everyone is impressed!
304. A Catchy Tune... But It's Too Much Information!
Harry asks Paul whether he'd help sing another song with him - but this time he calls in old friend Tallulah Twinklehorn to give him a few extra singing lessons!
305. Lost Episodes, Radio Days and A Returning Guest!
This episode we chat with a special guest and also dip into the Yeti Archives to take a peek at a lost episode that was never completed back in 2018 - all that and we're also back on Radio Wey!
306. Live Pride48 Show - December 2019
Paul and the regulars are back in the studio for their ever-unpredictable live show for October!
307. Christmas Stories From The Archives...
Paul shares a previously untold story about when they went to visit Albert The Dragon just before Christmas last year - whilst meanwhile there is drama for some of the rest of the cast!
308. Christmas And New Year Diary...
Paul shares some of what he got up to during his Christmas And New Year break!
309. Keeping Mum...
Nick and I share more interesting conversations with our mothers!
310. Groove Is In The Love Shack!
Nick and I discuss the big hits of 1990 on both sides of the pond!
311-3??. Shy Life Podcast Review Episodes For 2019!
Plans for the 2019 Review episodes are already under-way - with a number of guests lined up!
30?-3??. Live Shows For The Christmas And New Year Break!
There will be a number of live episodes over Christmas and New Year - TBC!
### Additionally:
There will - most probably - be live shows every month; 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.
### The Will Of The People
There is bad feeling in Shy Life Podcast-land when the "will of the people" threatens to cause trouble for the show!
### The Truth About The Shy Life Podcast!
We look back at some of the scandal that has affected the little show over the years - the lives - the loves and maybe we'll even learn the truth about who pushed Zap down the stairs in episode 200!
### 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!?!
### 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. Unfortunately his upgrade also unearths the control of a certain app that was once installed on him!
### 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 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?
### 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...
### Bits And Bobs and Bobs And Bits - Mk 2
More clips from the archives and recent conversations that don't have a home!!
### Shy Yeti And The Shame Inspectors
Shy Yeti gets more than he expects when he receives a visit from Isaac and Declan from That's A Shame podcast - they are constantly on the lookout for Shame sources - but this time they have Paul in their sights!
### Behind The Scenes - Fiction Within Fiction!
Paul looks back at how he used to film Sutton Park behind the scenes on some of Nick's films - with clips from both Tide Of Freedom and Evil Trophy and the equally as dramatic Sutton Park episodes recorded during these productions.
### Shy Yeti's Three Birthday Treats!
Paul reflects on three treats that he had for his recent birthday - involving activities with Nick concerning Paul's manager, the usual silliness with Toppie and a trip away with Jay and Ikk; all these treats are quite unusual to say the very least...
### Shy Yeti's Birthday Diary 2019
Paul shares his birthday diary with the listeners as he and Toby head off into the wilds of the UK for his birthday! Things are getting out of hand with his manager and Paul has some very shocking news! Can Mr Trowbridge be of any help?
### Episode One Billion
We look forward a year or two to see how things are going for The Shy Life Podcast as we hit episode One Billion. Things are a little more advanced - but all the gang are still on board!!
### The First Last Shy Life Podcast Episode
This is the last episode of The Shy Life Podcast episode... or is it?
(Recorded in July 2019 - but not scheduled for release, as yet)
### The Second Last Shy Life Podcast Episode
This is our Second attempt at a last episode of The Shy Life Podcast... Might it be real this time!?
### The Second Last Shy Life Podcast Episode
This is our Second attempt at a last episode of The Shy Life Podcast... Might it be real this time!?