Friday, July 01, 2022

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - JUNE 2022 EPISODES

 
HALF WAY THROUGH 2022 ALREADY!!


Hello beasties!

This time on the blog we'll be looking at the episodes of the podcast released during June 2022...

First up this month, we present some book chat from inside the depths of an old phone booth...

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 540:

SHY YETI'S FANTABULOUS TELEPHONE BOX TREASURE TROVE!

Here we are for episode 540! This time on the show we head back to the ancestral home to chat to Paul's mum about the old red telephone box across from their house which is now a home for stray books and various oddments free for the taking! Paul also discusses some of the books that he's been reading recently and Cuthbert shares some Sutton Park from 1998 and a new composition by Muffley! Thanks to Mama Yeti for her help with this episode! Our next show, #541 is all about more of the desperate measures that Yeti Uncle John and Ikk go to so that they can get more of those yummy biscuits from Radio Dull FM; this time Bettina Du-Pres is involved, but things don't necessarily go to plan... Email us 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, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 540 was recorded between the 26th and the 28th April 2022... Sutton Park clips come from late February 1998 from episode 2000.

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

540: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 540: SHY YETI'S FANTABULOUS TELEPHONE BOX TREASURE TROVE! (libsyn.com)

Next up, Yeti Uncle John and Ikk continue their mission for those addictive biscuits from Radio Dull FM - and this time they try and recruit Bettina Du-Pres to record something for them! 

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 541:

BETTINA AND THE DESPERATE MISSION FOR BISCUITS!

Here we are for episode 541! This time Yeti Uncle John is desperate for more recordings that he can send to Radio Dull FM to gain more yummy biscuits in payment and so he recruits Bettina to tell some of her dullest stories... There is one problem, of course - but you'll have to listen to find out what it is! We also have a quiz with Calum, recorded back in the Spring of 2021 and more from the movie length episode 2000 of Sutton Park... Our next show, #542 is our belated Jubilee Chatterbox which has very little to do with the actual Jubilee itself! Please join us if you can! Email us 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, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 541 was recorded between the 10th and 12th March 2022, with an additional scene recorded on the 5th June 2022. Our quiz with Calum was recorded on the 1st May 2021, whilst our Sutton Park clip is from the feature length episode 2000 from February 1998.

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

541: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 541: BETTINA AND THE DESPERATE MISSION FOR BISCUITS! (libsyn.com)

Next up, we recorded a Jubilee Chatterbox where we barely even mentioned the Jubilee - but that's probably for the best!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 542:

SHY YETI'S NOT REALLY VERY JUBILEE CHATTERBOX!

Here we are for episode 542! This time we are back for another episode of Chatterbox which was recorded over the Jubilee Weekend in June 2022 - and yet we barely mention it because none of us had been paying very much attention. Instead of discussing The Queen we return to chatting about the difference between UK and American words - consider spaghetti junction, drop in on old TV shows (many from 1970) and even pause to have a food and drink quiz! Paul is also concerned about Pooh Bear, Mickey Mouse, Batman, Superman etc. imminently falling out of copyright! We also speak with Calum about his jubilee plans, Yeti Uncle John causes a drunken scene and Lisa gets accidentally lost in time; you really don't want to miss that last one! Our next episode, #543 sees us following Cromitty into the lair of the jelly worm - as bad dreams begin to plague our scientist friend! Please join us if you can! Email us 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, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 542 was recorded on Saturday 4th June, with inserts recorded on the 31st May 2022. There are also flashbacks this edition to the following episodes: #72, #73 (late April 2017) and #180 (early July 2018). 

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

542: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 542: SHY YETI'S NOT REALLY VERY JUBILEE CHATTERBOX! (libsyn.com)

Next up, Cromitty has been having bad dreams and we enter the lair of the jelly worm...

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 543:

CROMITTY AND THE LAIR OF THE JELLY SNAKE!

Here we are for episode 543! Cromitty has been having strange dreams about jelly snakes - he is unable to sleep soundly and is tormented by his nightmares. What can it all mean!?! Are the Yoga Vampires targeting him again and if so how can he overcome their evil attempts to lure him into their dastardly blood-sucking ways? Cromitty seeks help from Paul - but also turns to Trowby, Toppie and Dr Quentin for advice. We also have a few Sutton Park clips from the seemingly never-ending episode 2000 and another quiz with Calum! Thanks to all who assisted with the recording of this edition! Our next show, #544 sees Paul and Nick teaming up to discuss some films and TV of their choice - whilst knocking back a glass or three of white wine! Please join us for the fun! Email us 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, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 543 was recorded between the 22nd and 27th April 2022. Our Sutton Park clips are (once again) from episode 2000 from February 1998 and our quiz is from the 16th May 2021.

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

543: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 543: CROMITTY AND THE LAIR OF THE JELLY SNAKE! (libsyn.com)

Next up, Paul and Nick discuss some films and TV that they're watching during a slightly boozy Saturday night together!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 544:

PAUL AND NICK'S TREMENDOUS TV TIPPLE!

Here we are for episode 544! This time Paul and Nick discuss some films and TV shows over a glass or two... or three... of white wine! It's quite a mixed bag thematically too - avoiding the main-stream; from the late 70s Australian eco-thriller Long Weekend to the early 80s Italian attempt at an Alien sequel, Alien 2 - both Mr Yeti's choices! Following that we turn to TV and begin with Season 2 episode of Doomwatch (The Islanders from 1971), before moving on to the first episode of a 2010's sitcom called Spy, then Quest Of Eagles (Episode 1 - Sailor, 1979) and finally a season 4 Blake's 7 episode (Traitor, 1981). We also have Sutton Park clips from Spring 1998. Thanks to Nick and Aly for their help with recording this episode! Our next episode, #545 sees us helping Bettina out with an urgent request - to put together a documentary on August Evans in time for a forthcoming Awards show... with only 48 hours notice! Email us 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 and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 544 was recorded on the 21st May 2022, with a brief cameo from Cuthbert recorded on the 12th June 2022. Our Sutton Park clips this time are the (almost) remaining scenes from episode 2000 from February 1998.

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

544: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 544: PAUL AND NICK'S TREMENDOUS TV TIPPLE! (libsyn.com)

Next up, Bettina Evans-Du-Pres needs a favour from Paul - with only 48 hours to achieve her goal!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 545:

THE WEIRD AND WONDERFUL AUGUST EVANS...
(A DOCUMENTARY!)

Here we are for episode 545! This time Bettina has a mission for Paul; but it's very short notice... He has 48 hours to produce a short documentary on August for a forthcoming festival being held in honour of the great artist! Can he do it? There are also one or two other answers to August-related mysteries that emerge during the course of this edition! Thanks to everyone who helped out with this episode - especially Toppie Smellie and the Smellcast team. Our next show, #546 sees us speaking to big friend and supporter of the show Muffleyontour who joins us in the studio for a bit of a chat; although things don't go quite as smoothly behind the scenes as one might hope! Email us 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, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 545 was recorded between the 16th and 18th April 2022. We also have a very brief cameo appearance from Cuthbert The Robot, recorded on the 16th June 2022.

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

545: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 545: THE WEIRD AND WONDERFUL AUGUST EVANS! (A DOCUMENTARY!) (libsyn.com)

Next up, we have a very special guest joining us - but Paul teases the regulars about who exactly it is...

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 546:

GUESS WHO... A VERY SPECIAL GUEST INDEED!

Here we are for episode 546! This time we have a very special guest - not only has he gifted us a lot of his music, of late - but he is indeed our Patreon! Yes, it's Muffleyontour and he's here to chat with Mr Yeti about all manner of subjects - from Dr Who to books they've both been reading and podcasts of the moment. They also have a chat about approachable podcasts and also the challenges of recording podcasts out and about - and Muffley is planning to send some recordings from his up and coming trip to Singapore! This also leads to a behind the scenes chat and a discussion about the music that Muffley has been making for his trip - and we hear two of these new compositions during the course of the episode! The regulars aren't in the best of moods - mainly because they feel excluded from the recording of this episode - how will Paul placate them!? Our next show, #547 sees Uncle Warren returning to the show and this time he gets to meet all of the regulars! Email us 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, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 546 was recorded on the 12th of June 2022.

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

546: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 546: GUESS WHO... A VERY SPECIAL GUEST INDEED! (libsyn.com)


Next up, we are glad to welcome Uncle Warren back to The Shy Life Podcast!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 547:

UNCLE WARREN GETS THE GRAND TOUR!

Here we are for episode 547! This time Paul feels that Uncle Warren ought to be properly introduced to all the team now that he is a regular co-host; this happens but the two also chat about some more big years in British TV - this time it's the turn of 1976, 1985 and 1995! Also - not only do we have Sutton Park clips from the late 1990s, but it would appear that Warren has his fair share of admirers! Our next show, #548 sees us focusing on Yeti Uncle John who is experiencing delusions of grandeur - apparently everybody has been telling him that he's a genius!?! This can't be right, surely!?! Email us 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, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 547 was recorded on the 25th May 2022. Our Sutton Park clips this time include the last remaining material that we've not yet shared from episode 2000 as recorded back in February and March 1998 and also some material from episode 2001.

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

547: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 547: UNCLE WARREN GETS THE GRAND TOUR! (libsyn.com)

Next up, Yeti Uncle John has a very high opinion of himself - has he been drinking too much fizzy water?

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 548:

YETI UNCLE JOHN'S DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR! 
(A GENIUS IN WAITING!)

Here we are for episode 548! In which Yeti Uncle John sits too long in the sun and begins to recall somewhat unreliable memories of when people discussed with him exactly how much of genius he actually is! Let's just hope it doesn't go to his head! There is also a True and False quiz with Calum and Sutton Park clips from the late 90s. Thanks to all our special guests this time around! Our next show, #549 sees us catching up with friend of the show Leigh R. to discuss some of the big music hits of 1998! Do please join us if you can! Email us 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, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 548 was recorded on the 4th of March 2022, with guest cameos recorded between the 12th February and 4th March 2022, with an additional recording made on the 28th June 2022. Our clips include a quiz with Calum recorded on 19th June 2022 and some Sutton Park from episode 2002 to 2004 from March 1998.

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

548: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 548: YETI UNCLE JOHN'S DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR! (A GENIUS IN WAITING!) (libsyn.com)

Next up, Leigh Robertson is back with us to discuss the big pop hits of 1998 in the UK and USA!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 549:

THE YEAR GINGER SPICE WENT A.W.O.L!
(THE BIG HITS OF 1998!)

Here we are for episode 549! In which Paul and Leigh discuss the big music hits of 1998 on both sides of the pond! Ikk also joins us to share with his renditions of some of these songs! Our next show, #550 finds Bettina alone at home in a bit of a panic after a mysterious visitor shows up at her door... Are there vampires living in her cellar!? Can Paul and the gang help her out? Email us 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 and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 549 was recorded on the 13th and 14th of May 2022. 

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

549: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 549: THE YEAR GINGER SPICE WENT A.W.O.L! (THE BIG HITS OF 1998!) (libsyn.com)


Here is an appearance that I made on another podcast this month:

Round The Archives appearances - discussing the following subjects:

Episode 62 - Hitch Hiker's Guide (27 June 2022)

This appearance is with Nick Goodman...

That's all for now...

Take care - more soon,

Yeti hugs,

Paul (aka Shy Yeti) xx

SHY LIFE PODCAST SHOWS...
COMING SOON!!

July is here now 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; anyway - take a look at what else we have in store...

Approximately July 2022

550. Bettina And The Strangers In The Cellar!

Bettina calls Paul in a panic when she suspects that there are vampires living in her cellar; what will Paul and Cromitty find? Meanwhile, Ikk and Yeti Uncle John experience sudden change! 

551. If You Go Down To The Woods Today...

Paul and the gang head back to Richmond Park - there are more rumours of vampire activity, but the truth is something of a completely strange and mischievous nature!

552.  Rollercoaster And Third Time Lucky! (20th Anniversary Episode)

Paul and his special guests discuss two of Mr Yeti's poetry collections that this year celebrate their 20th anniversaries - with plenty of poems shared!

553. Gossip From The Music School!

!In which Yeti Uncle John has some disturbing news about The Music School whilst Paul has a few days away and sends a report from The New Forest

554. Cuthbert And The Overly Tidied Art Studio!

In which Cuthbert is called to help scan Bettina's house for vampires and also to tidy their home... unfortunately on their return from France it turns out that he has rather over-done it and August is furious!

555. More Random Words With Nick And Paul!

Paul and Nick catch up again to chat through further random words to see what memories they unearth!

556. Where, Oh Where Has Yeti Uncle John Gone?

Paul is on the lookout for Yeti Uncle John who he's not seen in days... After seeking help from some of the regulars he is very surprised to find out what's been going on!

557. Paul And Toppie Are Gym Bunnies!

Cromitty encourages Toppie to get Paul down to the gym - but all does not quite go to plan...
(Let Toppie know when this is coming out so that he can play a scene on a Smellcast episode)

558. Ikk And Andrew's Big Day Out!

Paul joins Trowby and Ikk as they take the space-ship up into space - Paul hopes to impress his friends, but they seem distracted, but then they spot what appears to be a stranded spaceship...

559. August Evans And The Cuthbert Feud!

Paul gets dragged into a growing feud between August and Cuthbert related to the garlic gas incident in his studio - can Ikk and Yeti Uncle John find a way to calm August down?

560. Paul And Martin And Two Further Years Of 1950s Hits!

In which Paul and Martin discuss two further years of hits from the 1950s - 1956 and 1957!

Approximately August 2022

561. Cromitty's Return To Sutton Park!

In which Cromitty goes to visit Tremain in Sutton Park; Paul is concerned that he'll want to stay...

562. The Further Misadventures Of Robot Big Fatty!

Finally we have news of Robot Big Fatty... but unfortunately he's about to get himself embroiled in the whole August/Cuthbert feud and it's just going to make matters worse!

563. Bettina Gets Into Crime!

When Bettina asks Paul to be her lookout during some mildly criminal activity; Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John begin to wander what on earth is going on!!

564. Further Exercising For Shy Yeti!

Toppie and Cromitty are keen to get Paul exercising again - it's just that Mr Yeti really isn't very keen!

565. Planning A Super Special Party!

Paul and the gang are busy planning Bettina and August's special party - but are they really up to the job?

566. The Great Toppie House Swap Plan!

In which Toppie swaps with Paul and comes to live with Yeti Uncle John and Paul comes to stay with Aunt Tappie... It's really quite something!!

567. Further Nightmares From The Lair Of The Jelly Snake!

Cromitty is still keeping his nightmares at bay - but the vampires may have found a way around the barrier that prevents them communicating with him whilst he sleeps!

Approximately September 2022 And Beyond

568. Bettina's Great Garden Party - Part 1!

It is the day of Bettina's Great Garden Party - whatever will occur!?

569. Bettina's Great Garden Party - Part 2!

More revelations from Bettina's Great Late Summer Garden Party!

570. Paul And Martin And The Final Two Years Of 1950s Hits!

In which Paul and Martin discuss two further years of hits from the 1950s - 1958 and 1959!

571. FOUND!! Lost Gems From The Yeti Archives!

In which Paul and Nick discuss lost tapes from the Yeti archives which have recently been uncovered!

572. Behind The Scenes - More Filming In The 90s / 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 90s/00s and what Paul was recording too. 

573. Shy Yeti's Night Of Gaming...

Paul tries to have an old-fashioned night of games - but it doesn't all quite go to plan...

574. Another Trip Back To 2020!

Paul shares some of the previously unheard chats with some of his guests about the episodes released during 2020.

575. Tallulah! Tallulah! Whatever Is The Matter!?

Sniffy Martin has noticed that his mother, Tallulah has been acting strangely since Bettina's garden party - her personality is different! Can Paul, Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John learn exactly why!?

576. Shy Yeti's Miscellaneous Poetting!

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

577. Haunt-club And The Virtual Reality Dinosaur! 

Jay comes visiting once again with Aragog - who is ready to do another quiz. Meanwhile Cromitty has completed Jay's virtual reality dinosaur, but is still a little jealous of how Jay and Yeti Uncle John continually flirt!

578. The Britpop Episode!

In which Paul, Calum and Harry discuss Britpop - the musical UK phenomena of the 1990s! 

579. Paul And Martin's Mid-70s Chit-Chat!

In which Paul and Martin discuss some of the big stars of 1975 and what their careers held in store!

580. Nick And Paul's TV Chat! (A Flashback To September 2020!) 

This time we're looking back a few months to September 2020 - to see how then compares with now. Nick and Paul chat about some recently watched TV and also about their friends - with a few clips from Sutton Park to stir it all around!

581. The Unruly Avenger!

Paul unearths a story that he wrote 30 years ago and shares it with the listeners...

582. A Trip Back To Mister Yeti's 30th Birthday!

On the eve of his 49th birthday Ikk takes Paul back to a party from 2003 where Paul was surprised soon after he turned 30!

583. The Continuing Mysteries Of Ethel The Landlady!

Last year Paul received some postcards from Ethel posted in 1993 which appears to offer solutions to what may have occurred to her! Might it finally be time to ask Ikk to return us to 1992 so that we can speak with the lady herself!?

584. Shy Yeti's Miscellaneous Poetting!

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

585. Toppie And Yeti On Round The Archives - 2!

This episode w0e're cheating a bit and sharing some old Round The Archives articles that Paul and Toppie worked on in the hope that if you've not heard them then maybe you'll try out RTA itself!

586. Magpies, Phoenixes And A Spot Of Demonic Possession!

This will probably end up as our 600th episode in early 2023, but it's being planned right now!!

Yeti Uncle John's Magpie's have gotten a bit too big for their boots following their involvement in driving away the Yoga Vampires. Paul calls Albert The Dragon in to give him some tuition - although Albert's experience with phoenixes only confuses matters! Meanwhile, Charlie Grrr gets confused when he thinks Magpies are a type of luxury pie!! Also some Magpies are blamed from stealing in the area - but YUJ is certain it is not HIS Magpies; but how can he clear the names of his gang? Charlie also launches a new phoenix pie which causes him a lot of controversy - is it made of real phoenix? Albert is up in arms! Can Paul deal with all these problems as well as everything else that is going on !? Oh... and it also looks as if one of the regulars might be possessed by a demon... WHATEVER NEXT!?!

### Additionally:

We'll also be recording episodes that follow on from episode 500 which also involve The Controller plot-line and Control Inc., Ikk's new baby, the Vampire Yoga Group and the Vampire Hunter, Yeti Uncle John's life after Shame Jail, August and Bettina's life together and many other ongoing plot-lines...

### The Curse Of The Halloween Machine!

Mysterious things are going on as the Halloween Machine is re-activated...

### 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

August Evans stumbles over some lost interview tapes of himself as Dameus interviewing podcasting celebrities - might it bring back his past or affect him in a quite unexpected way!?!

### 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!? It was recorded back in April 2022 and will remain in the archives for a good while yet!

This post and all other contents are Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022