Thursday, September 24, 2020

SEPTEMBER IS FLYING BY!!

AUTUMN ARRIVES!!

Hello beasties!

This time we have more podcast episodes and photos for you... 

First up, we hand the show over to Nick - for a chat with his family about their favourite music... 

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 373:
SHY YETI PROUDLY PRESENTS... 
NICK AND JENNY AND CLIFF!

Here we are for episode 373! Nick heads out on a recording mission to a mystery location in Wales to chat with his sister, Jenny and brother-in-law, Cliff!! As often happens on The Shy Life Podcast the conversation soon moves to our guest's favourite music and some of the gigs that they have attended over the years. Thanks for Jenny, Cliff and Nick for bringing this edition of the show to us! Our next episode, #374 sees us catching up with our old friend Charlie Grrr who has a slightly peculiar story to relate to us... but is ANY of it actually true?? 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, 2020. Episode 373 was recorded in three sessions between the 13th and 19th of August 2020.

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


Next up, Charlie Grrr is back - in an episode that we've been recording on and off for the last year!!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 374:
CHARLIE GRRR AND THE PIE WITH THE PASTY PLUMAGE!

Here we are for episode 374! Charlie Grrr joins us to relate the curious tale of the pie with the pastry plumage - a sinister tale of art crime in deepest, darkest Florence... or maybe in Beargrrria; there seems to be a little confusion about the whole matter! See what you think!? This episode also includes clips from episode 1103 and 1104 of Sutton Park from the 9th November 1995 and audio from an episode of SHY YETI ON LOCATION entitled SHY YETI OUT IN THE NEW FOREST - from January 2012. Thanks to everyone involved! Our next episode, #375 sees us catching up with our friends Toppie Smellie and DJ Starsage from "Matinee Minutiae" to discuss all of the films and TV gems that they covered during the second season of their little show. 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. Sounds effects by Paul Chandler and Soundbible. All content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2020. Recording for episode 374 originally took place between the 22nd and the 29th August 2019 - it was eventually completed on the 5th of August 2020. Additional recording took place on the 12th September 2020 during the editing process.

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


Poems in this episode from SHY YETI OUT IN THE NEW FOREST include: BLUE EYED LOVER (GREEN EYED FREAK) and FROM ARGUMENT TO ORNAMENT from SHY YETI RULES OK!

Next up Paul catches up with Toppie Smellie and DJ Starsage to find out more about the films that they were featuring during the second season of Matinee Minutiae...

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 375:
"MATINEE MINUTIAE" STRIKES BACK!!

Here we are for episode 375! This time Paul joins Toppie Smellie and DJ Starsage to discuss the films and TV shows that they covered during the second season of their Univoz Podcast, "Matinee Minutiae", which recently concluded. The full episodes are still available so do check them out - but our conversation with Toppie and DJ is newly recorded for The Shy Life Podcast. Our next episode, #376 sees Paul, Nick and Jo B discussing some old TV shows - whilst meanwhile down in the lab a harmless night of Scrabble for "the regulars" becomes increasingly dangerous when Cuthbert is accidentally triggered!  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 clips from Matinee Minutiae are the responsibility of Toppie Smellie and DJ Starsage - all other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2020. Episode 375 was recorded on the 5th September 2020.

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


Next up we have more TV chat - but this time events down in the lab could kill every last one of us...

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 376:
SHY YETI'S POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE EVENING!

Here we are for episode 376! This time we join Paul as he chats with Nick and Jo about some Doctor Who stories (Creature From The Pit and Nightmare Of Eden) which were first screened over 40 years ago! Meanwhile down in the laboratory the regulars are having a Scrabble tournament - but little do they know that Cuthbert is only minutes from presenting them with an explosive surprise! Our next episode, #377 sees us bringing you our "almost-live" show for September 2020; but who will join us as our special guests this month?! 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. The music is by Shy Yeti , Harry F and Luca. Sound effects by Paul Chandler and Soundbible. All content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2020. Episode 376 was recorded on the 11th September 2020, with additional sci-fi chat initiated between Nick, Paul and Jo being recorded back in the Summer of 2019. Cuthbert's dialogue was recorded between the 18th and the 20th September 2020.

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


Next up is our LIVE episode for September 377 - who will be our special guests this month!?

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 377:
SHY YETI'S LIVE CHAT - SEPTEMBER 2020

Here we are for episode 377! This time on the show we are joined by Andrew and Lisa from Round The Archives for our "Almost live" show for September 2020... Along the way we present you with a big TV quiz, a whole heap of trivia, a Sutton Park clip from November 1995 - not to mention recordings made during Deeley's recent bout of ill-health and Mr Yeti's return to work post-lockdown. Our next episode, #378 sees Paul and Nick discussing a few first times (and one or two last times!)  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, 2020. Episode 377 was recorded on Saturday 19th September 2020 - with inserts recorded between the 26th August and 12th of September 2020.

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


We will have more episodes for you next time - before we go, here are a few photographs...


Next time we'll have more photos and more news about recent podcasts, but that's all for now...

Take care - more soon!

Yeti hugs,

Paul (aka Shy Yeti) xx

SHY LIFE PODCAST SHOWS...
COMING SOON!!

September is here and 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...

** - episode completely recorded
(**) - episode mostly or partially recorded
All other episodes mentioned here have not yet been recorded, yet are planned.

Anyway, here is our current schedule!

** 378. Shy Yeti's Firsts... (And One Of Two Lasts!!)

Paul and Nick cast their minds back to some personal first and lasts!

379. Shy Yeti: European Poet Super-star! *rolls eyes*

Paul and a still slightly distant Cuthbert share clips from some of Mr Yeti's Shy Yeti On Location that were recorded all over Europe - in Germany, Italy and France to name but three of the countries! 

(**) 380. Shy Yeti's Possibly Lost Virtual Reality Episode!

An episode made out of bits and bobs and possibly a lost episode about virtual reality from 2018! We also check in on Cuthbert to see how he is progressing and get another phonecall from Dusty...

** 381. Paul And Nick's Perfect Day!

Paul and Nick consider some of the activities that would make up a perfect day together!

(**) 382. The Truth About Deeley Cat!

When Ikk obtains some new equipment, Paul learns a shocking truth about Deeley's true identity!

(**) 383. Teddy Bears And Wise Words!

Nick and Paul discuss teddy bears, his mother's love of them and my own mum tells me about my favourite bears!

** 384. Paul And Calum's Quiz Special!

Paul and Calum go crazy with a build up of quizzes recorded over the summer; hosted by Cuthbert.

385. Shy Yeti's LIVE Show - October 2020!

Shy Yeti catches up with some of his friends for his LIVE show for October 2020!

386. It's Halloween Again!!

It's Halloween again! This year Paul, Trowby and the gang try to contact an old acquaintance (of sorts!) via a seance, whilst Toppie Smellie calls in about some Vampire Cows; Paul's speciality!!

** 387. Shy Yeti And The Hit Songs Of 1964...

Paul and Martin discuss the big hits of 1964 on both sides of the pond!

** 388. Yeti Uncle John's Magic Mishap!

Yeti Uncle John receives further assistance from Toppie with his magic... all we can say is UH OH!

389. Shy Yeti's Locked Down Birthday!

Paul takes a week off for his birthday - but lock-down is back! As Mr Yeti tries to do his best to celebrate via Skype the last thing he expects is the arrival of Dusty The Scone-eating Dandelion who brings with him two spiky friends!

390. Shy Yeti's LIVE show - November 2020!

Shy Yeti catches up with some of his friends for his LIVE show for November 2020!

** 391. Shy Yeti And The Big Pop Hits Of 1975...

Paul and Nick discuss the big hits of 1975 on both sides of the pond!

(**) 392. A Surprise Visitor Hits Pickle Hollow!

Paul and Toppie discuss news of interest to SLP listeners that has recently occurred in Pickle Hollow!

** 393. 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.

** 394. Shy Yeti And The Hit Songs Of 1993...

Paul and Nick discuss the big hits of 1993 on both sides of the pond!

** 395. Shy Yeti's 4th Book-club!

Paul and Nick discuss some of their favourite books - including some vintage 1970s pop music annuals!

396. Shy Yeti's LIVE show - December 2020!

Shy Yeti catches up with some of his friends for his LIVE show for December 2020!

** 397. The Big Hits Of 1965!

Paul and Martin discuss the big hits of 1965 on both sides of the pond!

** 398. Nick's Very Special Ray Phase Shift Episode!

Nick tells us all about his Dr Who tape-zine RPS which he ran in the late 80s into the 90s.

399. Long Lost Cousin Algernon And The Very Big Revelation!

Paul learns some rather disturbing things about what Long Lost Cousin Algernon has been up to whilst helping Bettina out with her charity... but there are even bigger revelations in store!

400. Episode 400 - The Christmas Party!

The gang attempt to get over the shock of what they just learned in episode 399 - it's the 2020 Christmas Party and little do they know that the surprises are far from over!

401. The One After 400!

The team attempt to get over what occurred in episode 400 and where they go from here...

** 402. The Big Hits Of 1994!

Paul and Nick discuss some of the big hits of 1994 on both sides of the pond!

403. Bettina and the robot butler

This episode sees Paul visiting Bettina only to find out that the house has recently become robotically automated.

404. The Hidden Truth Of The Shy Life Podcast!

We answer listeners questions about The Shy Life Podcast? Will we ever learn who pushed Zap down the stairs in episode 200 or what happened to Dameus in episode 300? Probably not. Meanwhile there is a difference of opinion on what the "will of the listeners" is on the future of the show.

** 405. Look-in With Paul and Nick! (Book-club 5)

Paul and Nick discuss a famous comic series "Look-in" from the 70s and 80s...

406. Shy Yeti's Miscellanenous Poetting!

Cuthbert goes back into the archives to explore more select nuggets from some of Paul's poetry videos!

407. Haunt-club And The Eight-legged Chatterbox!

During A Visit Jay and Ikk are able to communicate with Jay's eight-legged family member... but that is just the beginning of the surprise! (He is also good at quizzes!!) Ikk also arranges for Jay to achieve one of his greatest wishes - to meet a real living dinosaur! What on earth could go wrong?

** 408. Shy Yeti's Second First And Last!!

Paul and Nick cast their minds back to select more personal first and lasts!

409. Ikk And Andrew's Big Day Out!

Trowby and Ikk take a space-ship to Venus to do some scientific experiments - meanwhile back at the flat Nick and Jo have shown up to discuss another old Dr Who story from 1979! Paul really enjoys a chat, but this time he wishes that he'd gone up into space!

** 410. Behind The Scenes - Filming In The 00s!

Paul looks back at how he used to film Sutton Park behind the scenes on some of Nick's films - with clips from Nick's from the 00s and what Paul was recording too.

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

With Toby busy with work and Paul spending all hours editing podcasts, things have gotten a little untidy during lock-down and so 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!?!

412. The Revenge Of Robot Big Fatty!

The inner personality of Robot Big Fatty returns to cause us much concern! What has he been up to?

413. The Continuing Mysteries Of Ethel The Landlady!

Mr T has found more evidence concerning Ethel The Landlady... Might it finally be time to ask Ikk to return us to 1992 so that we can speak with the lady herself!?

### Additionally:

Here are a few shows that may or may not get completed and released, but which for one reason or another have been left until last... for the moment!

### You'd Be A Fool To Ban Easter!

This episode is sort of April Fool and Easter-related! 

(This show was postponed and is currently incomplete either released next year or as a lost episode.)

### The Lost Tapes Of Dameus The Interviewer

Paul and the gang use some lost interview tapes of Dameus interviewing podcasting celebrities to help remind the mysterious August Evans of his true identity...

### 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!

** ### 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!?

This post and all other contents are Copyright Paul Chandler, 2020