Wednesday, November 02, 2022

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - OCTOBER 2022 EPISODES

HOORAH! SPOOKY MONTH IS HERE!!


Hello beasties!

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

First up, having received advice from their therapist Paul and Toppie do a house swap so that Toppie can truly learn the joy of living with Yeti Uncle John full-time!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 577:
THE INCREDIBLE YETI / TOPPIE HOUSE SWAP PALAVER!

Here we are for episode 577!  In which Toppie swaps with Paul and comes to live with Yeti Uncle John and Paul visits with Aunt Tappie... It's really quite something!! Not only this but YUJ approaches Cromitty about a fruity medical condition that he is experiencing! This edition also features Sutton Park clips from May 1998 (#2179-81) and also two new Muffleyontour compositions entitled SLATED and NOTGEESIN. Our next episode #578 sees Cromitty once again facing his nightmares of jelly snakes; it's all the fault of those awful yoga vampires, of course! 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 577 was recorded between the 14th and 20th of May 2022.

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

577: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 577: THE INCREDIBLE YETI / TOPPIE HOUSE SWAP PALAVER! (libsyn.com)

Next up, Cromitty is experiencing further trouble with nightmares brought on by the evil Yoga Vampires!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 578:
FURTHER NIGHTMARES FROM THE LAIR OF THE JELLY SNAKE!

Here we are for episode 578! In which Cromitty is still keeping his nightmares at bay - but the Yoga vampires may have found a way around the barrier that prevents them communicating with him whilst he sleeps! In addition to all our worries we also have a couple of short quizzes with Calum! Our next show, #579 sees the triumphant return of Muffleyontour for further chatting and music! 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 578 was recorded between the 5th May and 14th June 2022, with our quiz recorded on the 2nd October 2022. 

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

578: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 578: FURTHER NIGHTMARES FROM THE LAIR OF THE JELLY SNAKE! (libsyn.com)

Next up, Muffleyontour is back with us for further chatter about life, old TV and much, much more!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 579:
THE SECOND COMING OF... I'M NOT TELLING!!!

Here we are for episode 579! In which a mystery guest returns to the show... We start out by trying to get the regulars to guess who it is - but as usual they are completely hopeless at guessing correctly! Our guest and Mr Yeti discuss all manner of topics, from music and travel to Cat Cafes in Singapore! We also have two new Muffleyontour musical compositions - LOGIC 2 and SAY IT! Our next episode, #580 sees us presenting the first of a two part story which occurred towards the end of summer 2022 at Bettina's infamous garden party! 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 579 was recorded between the 11th and 12th September 2022; with our guest speaking to us on the 12th.

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


Next up, we present the first of a two part story set at Bettina's late summer garden party!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 580:

SCARY TALES FROM BETTINA'S GARDEN PARTY - PART 1

Here we are for episode 580! Here we join in on the events of Bettina's extra-special garden party to celebrate she and August's marriage and Bettina's significant birthday! We also learn a little more about what happened when Dameus vanished - await the arrival of Max Du Pres and confront some evil foes lurking down in the cellar! In our next show, #581 we conclude the events of the party - but it's going to be quite the adventure! Thank you to Toppie Smellie for being our special guest during this episode, to Warren C for his cameo appearance and also many thanks to Muffleyontour for the use of his musical tracks BETTINA'S WALTZ and SIX FOURS. 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,  www.fesliyanstudios.com and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C, Nick and Aly G and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 580 was recorded between the 20th May and the 9th October 2022, with an additional scene recorded on the 15th October 2022.

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


Next up, we conclude the scary goings on of Bettina's Summer Garden Party! It's scary stuff!!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 581:
SCARY TALES FROM BETTINA'S GARDEN PARTY - PART 2

Here we are for episode 581! In which we pick up from where we left off at Bettina's Garden Party - the vampires are about to reveal themselves, but the only other people who know are Paul and Toppie and they are trapped down in the cellar! Will our two heroes escape? Are all the guests in danger? Is there anyone else on hand to help out? Find out here! Our next episode, #582 sees us reconnecting with our old friend Canadian Ryan as he takes up a shift at a comicbook shop on Jupiter! What EVER will occur? Thank you to Toppie Smellie fand Adam E. Hoak for being our special guest during this episode, to Warren C for his cameo appearance and also many thanks to Muffleyontour for the use of his musical tracks BETTINA'S WALTZ and SIX FOURS. There is quite a lot of music this episode (well, it is a party!) - I have a new piece included called PANIC and there is quite a bit from the fantastic copyright free music site www.fesliyanstudios.com. 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,  www.fesliyanstudios.com and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 581 was recorded between the 20th May and the 9th October 2022, with additional dialogue recorded at time of editing in mid-October 2022.

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


Next up, we'll be heading to Jupiter to catch up again with our Candian Comic-book pal, Ryan! 

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 582:
OUR COMIC-BOOK CONTACT WAY UP ON JUPITER!

Here we are for episode 582! In which we catch up with our old friend Comic-book Ryan from Canada whilst he is working in a comic book store up on Jupiter! I'm pretty sure that you'll not be surprised to hear that everything does not go according to plan! Paul also inflicts two quizzes on poor Ryan - one on Food and Drink and one on Nature! Our next show, #583 finds us officially celebrating Halloween - but we may need to speak to Toppie Smellie first to get some ideas! 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. This episode includes 3 new Shy Yeti compositions - MY VORTEX, AROUND THE ARCHIVES and HEARTBREAK. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 582 was recorded on the 4th October 2022. Please note: This episode was beamed back live from Jupiter and in places the sound get a tiny bit Skype-y, but it's all perfectly listenable - I mean, how often do you get to hear a podcast from Jupiter!?!

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


Next up, we've had a pretty spooky month all-round, but this is our official 2022 Halloween Special! This one was nearly called Items That Go Blergh In The Murk - but I decided the title didn't quite work!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 583:
HAVING A SCREAM AT HALLOWEEN! 
(OUR 2022 SPOOKY SPECIAL!!)

Here we are for episode 583! In which Paul initially struggles with ideas for a Halloween episode - but with a little advice from Toppie Smellie he soon comes up with something... So here we are... Italian 80s horror films reviewed by Nick. Jo and Aly (PHANTOM OF DEATH (1988) and PAGANINI HORROR (1989)). Also Warren's spooky tales, Muffleyontour presents two specially composed Halloween tunes (CABAL and EL DIABLO), whilst Harry and Paul don disguises and show their expertise! All this and Yeti Uncle John gets himself into more trouble and we have some (hopefully) alarming Sutton Park clips! Thanks for all who helped with the recording of this edition! Our next show, #584 sees us presenting one final, belated Halloween gift as Toppie, Nick and Paul chat about all sorts of scary things! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Harry F and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 583 was recorded between the 17th September and the 27th October 2022. Our Sutton Park clip was from episode 2182 (late May/early June 1998). Our Shy Life Podcast flashback is from episode 512!

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


Next up, a bonus Halloween episode - a chat with Nick and Toppie about all manner of scary things! Thanks to Charlie M for the use of his spooky photo (below) which he recently sent me. This episode was originally entitled: WE DON'T MEAN TO SCARE YOU... BUT WE HOPE WE DO! A title that I'd love to use at some point; but which was a little too long for this particular episode!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 584:
SOME EXTRA EEEK FOR YOUR HALLOWEEN!

Here we are for episode 584! This time Paul, Nick and Toppie meet up for a little bonus chat for Halloween about all manner of spooky things that have scared them over the years! Our next episode, #585 sees us dipping in to a number of conversations and chats by regulars and others off on their holidays; not to mention a few unheard of chats with recent guests! Please join us! 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. This episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 584 was recorded on Saturday 24th September 2022.
 
This episode can be downloaded on iTunes, Acast, Podbean and also from Soundcloud at the following link:



Here are some appearances that I made on other podcasts this month:

The Cinematic Sausage - discussing the wonderfully ridiculous 1975 horror film, Eyeball!

The Smellcast - guesting on the Smellcast 2022 Halloween Special!

Vision On Sound - discussing TV show endings; esp. Neighbours!

More Shy Life Podcast Merch on Redbubble:

That's all for now...

Take care - more soon,

Yeti hugs,

Paul (aka Shy Yeti) xx

SHY LIFE PODCAST SHOWS...
COMING SOON!!

November 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...

November 2022

585. Shy Yeti's Messages Overheard!

In which we dip into the lives of regulars via overheard messages and one or two guests also drop in!

586. Yeti Uncle John's Mystery Beau!

In which Cromitty overhears a conversation that starts a whole lot of rumours circulating!

587. Uncle Warren Has A Word Or Two In Your Shell-like!

In which Uncle Warren comes to have a word with Yeti Uncle John and Cromitty about their somewhat toxic relationship and Paul also talks to him about some vintage TV!

588. Shy Yeti's Less Chatty Birthday Chatterbox!

In which we Paul plans a special birthday Chatterbox with 100 guests but Yeti Uncle John has plans to spoil it as he is encouraged to start a protest - and gets one of our regular guests in to support him!

589. 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!?

590. Ikk Gets Greedy!

In which Ikk gets into some trouble whilst Paul is away - can Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John help out?

591. Lisa's Time Travelling History Lesson!

In which Lisa takes Paul back in time to visit three very famous historical personalities!

592. August Evans' Little Secret...

In which Paul uncovers a secret concerning August Evans - he's been telling people that he's been visiting Pickle Hollow but in fact he's been going elsewhere... but WHERE and WHY!?!

593. Seven Short Clues And One Missing Calum!

When Calum doesn't show up for their regular fortnightly Zoom chat all that Paul and Cromitty are left with are seven short video messages which could give them a clue as to what happened to him...

December 2022

594. Sniffy Martin's Magnificent Prize!

In which Sniffy Martin has won a prize.. is it real or might he just be the butt of some joke!?!

595. Bettina Comes Crashing Down!

When Bettina suffers a fall during some DIY Paul and the gang are faced with a bit of a dilemma!

596. Bettina Evans-Du Pres - Lost In The 70s And 80s!

Bettina is still not completely recovered from her fall - in fact she thinks it's still the 1970s and 80s!

597. Happy YUJness Day!

Christmas has been banned this year and instead we have YUJ-ness Day; a time to celebrate Yeti Uncle John!! Who on earth thought of that idea!?!

598. The Mystery Of August's Box!

Bettina and Paul drag Toppie into their investigations to locate the box that August brought back when he recently disappeared for a weekend!

599. Yeti Uncle John's Alarming Phobia!

Yeti Uncle John has been suffering with his fructophobia and Paul is determined to help him!

600. Merry Xmas! Magpies, Phoenixes, Fear Of Fruit And Demonic Possession!

This will probably end up as our 600th episode in late 2022, but it's being planned right now!!

Yeti Uncle John's is feeling a little under the weather having encountered some toffee apples at the local fair which has triggered his fructophobia once again! Meanwhile, his magpie's have gotten a bit too big for their boots following their involvement in driving away the Yoga Vampires and becoming bestselling artists. 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 and decides to launch a new "phoenix pie" which causes much controversy - is it made of real phoenix?!! Albert is up in arms! This all coincides with trouble from the Police as some local Magpies are blamed with stealing in the area - but YUJ is certain it is not HIS Magpies; but how can he clear the names of his gang especially when they've not yet had their naming ceremonies? 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... Will paracetamol help? YIKES!! WHATEVER NEXT!?!

601. Shy Yeti's Review Of 2022!

In which we look back over The Shy Life Podcast episodes released during 2022!

January 2023 And Beyond

602. Shy Yeti's New Year Chatterbox!

In which the Chatterbox gang catch up to welcome in 2023!

603. 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!

604. The August 2022 Random Words Episode!

In which Paul and Nick discuss a few more random words! It's confession time!!

605. The Britpop Episode!

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

606. A Collection Of Nick And Paul Chats!

Mr Yeti collects up a number of chats on TV, Youtube and their video collections which were recorded back during lockdown but which have not previously been released!

607. 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...

608. The Unruly Avenger!

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

609. 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. 

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

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

611. The Songbirds Return!

Late last year Paul and Harry met up to do some singing - here are the results!

612. Paul And Martin's 2nd Mid-70s Chit-Chat!

In which Paul and Martin discuss some more of the big stars of 1975 and 1976! It's a natterfest!

613. Tallulah's Great New Love! (Valentine's Day 2023)

Tallulah is in love - but with a strange supernatural being who has come to work for her; can it be trusted?


### Additionally:

The following episodes are ones that I am considering to record in the near future - there will also be special episodes for Halloween, my birthday and Christmas:

### Another Trip Back To 2020!

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

### Shy Yeti's Miscellaneous Poetting!

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

### 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!

### 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!

### 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!

### 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!?

### Toppie And Yeti On Round The Archives - 2!

This episode we'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!

We also have this episode which - for the time being - will only be released if the show needs to end:

### 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!

These ones have been started but may never be completed because so much time has passed...

### 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!?!

### 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!

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