Sunday, July 02, 2023

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - JUNE 2023 EPISODES!!

 
SUMMER IS HERE FOR SHY YETI!!

Hello beasties!

This time on the blog we'll be looking at the episodes of the podcast released during June 2023...

First up, we're celebrating 7 years of The Shy Life Podcast with Toppie Smellie and a flea-ridden coat!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 643:

SHY YETI'S SEVEN YEAR ITCH!
(7TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION!)

Here we are for episode 643! In which Paul learns that celebrating the seventh anniversary of the show can make one itchy! Yeti Uncle John pays a visit to Toppie Smellie in Pickle Hollow and buys an interesting trinket in the flea market... Chaos ensues and it looks as if YUJ might be bringing the chaos back to Paul too! We also have some chat with Paul From School and Calum on the last day of his 40s, not to mention a new tune by Muffleyontour entitled AEROVILLE! Our next episode, #644 sees Paul and Nick comparing their diary entries from a random week in 1990! Will the entries match up! 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, Harry F, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Many thanks also to mum for rattling cups for a scene near the beginning of the episode! All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 643 was recorded in a number of recording blocks; Toppie's appearances on the 25th March 2023, with some additional recordings made for these scenes on the 4th June 2023. The chat with Paul comes from the 22nd May 2023 and Calum's catchup was recorded on location on the 30th May 2023. Muffley's tune appears at 1 hr 37 mins, 30s.

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


Next up, Nick and Paul compares entries in the 1990 diaries - will events all add up!?

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 644:

TWO VIEWS OF THE SAME WEEK! (1990 EDITION)

Here we are for episode 644! In which Paul and Nick both peek into their 1990 diaries to see what they were both up to! We also have further conversations with Paul From School and some behind-the-scenes material from a recent edition! In our next episode #645 Paul and the gang have a lot to deal with - and some serious decisions need to be made; but for now they are searching for a replacement for Ikk... Is there anyone out there as unique as he? 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, Harry Fulton, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 644 was recorded on the 9th November 2022, with additional links recorded on the 7th June 2023. We also another chat with Paul From School which was recorded on the 5th June 2023 and some additional behind-the-scenes material from the recording of episode 644 between Paul and Toppie Smellie of The Smellcast, recorded on the 25th March 2023.

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

644: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 644: TWO VIEWS OF THE SAME WEEK! (1990 EDITION) (libsyn.com)

Next up, Paul and the gang are... shock horror... auditioning for a (temporary) replacement for Ikk!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 645:

LOOKING FOR AN IKK REPLACEMENT!

Here we are for episode 645! Paul and the gang have a lot to deal with - and some serious decisions need to be made; but for now they are searching for a replacement for Ikk... Is there anyone out there as unique as he? We also have a special guest in the form of Martin Holmes who is here for a bit of a grumble! Our next show, #646 sees us catching up with our old friend Leigh to discuss the big hits of the year 2000 on both sides of the pond!  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, Harry F, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 645 was recorded between the 24th January and the 3rd of February 2023, with some extra material recorded between the 12th and 13th of June 2023. In addition our chat with Martin Holmes was recorded on the 17th May 2023.

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

645: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST: THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 645: LOOKING FOR AN IKK REPLACEMENT! (libsyn.com)

Next up, we catch up with our old friend Leigh and check out some of the big pop hits of the year 2000!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 646:

CHEWING THE CUD OVER THE BIG HITS OF 2000!

Here we are for episode 646! In which Leigh R (from Chewing The Cud podcast) returns to discuss with us some of the big hits of 2000 in the UK and also over in the US! Our next show, #647 sees Paul chatting with the listeners, whilst Yeti Uncle John shares an unfortunate truth that reminds them that Ikk is still unobtainable! 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, Harry F and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 646 was recorded between the 13th and 16th April 2023. Thank you also to Patryk Kudla for the use of his photo that appears on the Soundcloud edition of this episode.

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


Next up, Paul chats with the listeners and Yeti Uncle John shares an unfortunate truth that reminds them that Ikk is still unobtainable!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 647:

YETI UNCLE JOHN'S ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE NIGHTMARE!

Here we are for episode 647! In which Paul has a nice long catchup with the listeners before Yeti Uncle John shares an unfortunate piece of news that also reminds them of Ikk's sad fate! We also have some behind-the-scenes chat with podcast sensation Leigh R our guest from our last edition of the show. Our next episode, #648 sees Paul, Calum and Harry discussing Britpop - the musical UK phenomena of the mid-1990s! Do 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, Harry F, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 647 was recorded on the 5th March 2023, with the Leigh chat recorded on the 13th April 2023.

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


Next up, Paul, Calum and Harry discuss Britpop - the musical UK phenomena of the mid-1990s!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 648:

SHY YETI AND THE BRITPOP BRIGADE!

Here we are for episode 648! In which Paul, Calum and Harry discuss Britpop - the musical UK phenomena of the mid-1990s! Paul also has a few Britpop quizzes that he's "borrowed" off the internet to see whether Calum has the correct answers! Our next episode, #649 sees Paul, Nick and Toppie discuss their experiences at Sci-fi conventions and they also explore further random words to see what memories they bring up! Do 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, Harry F, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 648 was recorded between the 10th April and the 10th July 2022. Please note: This episode was recorded before Ikk's recent disappearance from the show; may he soon return to us!

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


Next up, Paul, Nick and Toppie discuss their experiences at Sci-fi conventions and also explore further random words to see what memories they bring up!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 649:

IT'S TIME TO GET RANDOMLY SCIENCE-FICTION-Y!

Here we are for episode 649! In which Paul, Nick and Toppie discuss their experiences at Sci-fi conventions and also explore further random words to see what memories they evoke! Words discussed include STEAM, RELATIONSHIPS, INDULGE, PHOTO, REMINDER; we also have some "would you rather?" questions too! Our next episode, #650 sees us catching up with an old friend of Paul's and a returning guest who is visiting from Berlin! Do please join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can 5send 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 other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 649 was recorded on the 18th February 2023.

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


Next up, another old friend of Paul's called Andrew comes a-visiting to discuss old TV but also has a really rather lovely chat with Yeti Uncle John about how marvellous he is!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 650:

ANOTHER ANDREW COMES A-CALLING!

Here we are for episode 650! In which another old friend of Paul's called Andrew comes visiting to discuss old TV but also has a  lovely chat with Yeti Uncle John about how marvellous he is! This episode also contains two new musical pieces by Muffleyontour - POISE (21 mins in) and IKK OR IKK (44.5 mins in)! Please enjoy! Our next episode, #651 sees Paul and Bettina finally work out the secrets of what happened to August during his "missing" six months! Do 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, Harry F, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 650 was recorded on the 23rd June 2023...

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


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On Lulu.com: A WOMAN FOR ALL REASONS (lulu.com)
On Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.co.uk/WOMAN-ALL-REASONS-Paul-Chandler/dp/1470971615/

Here are appearances that I made on another podcast this month:

                                     VISION ON SOUND • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters

More Shy Life Podcast Merch on Redbubble:

Shy Life Podcast - 2022 Logo Merch: 

There's plenty more on there and we'll be updating with the 2023 logos very soon!

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...

July 2023

651. August Evans  And The Truth Of The Queer Cove Bar!

In which Paul and Bettina finally work out the secrets of what happened to August during his "missing" six months!

652. More Australian Chatter With Andy The Birthday Twin!

In which Paul and Andy catch up to discuss the beginnings of two of their favourite Aussie dramas!

653. Bettina Evans-Du-Pres And The Cinematic Anecdotes!

In which Bettina requests that Paul help with the recording of an audio commentary for a boxset of some of her movies and so Paul calls in a few favours... but there are also one or two mysteries that emerge!

654. Paul And Martin's 3rd Mid-70s Musical Chit-Chat!

In which Paul and Martin discuss more of the big and little stars of 1975 and 1976! It's a natter-fest!

655. The Mystery Of The Reincarnated Workman!

In which there are more fortune cookies and Bettina relates a very odd tale from her past!

656. Go 4th & Divide! (20th Anniversary Special)

In which Paul celebrates 20 years of his poetry collection - GO 4TH & DIVIDE!

657. Ozmandias The Talking Duck's First Day!

In which Ozy finally joins the team and meets all the regulars - how exactly will he get on!?

658. Hanging Out With Toppie and Roger...

Paul pops over to see Toppie to catch up with some chat in the hope of doing some recording; he also meets Roger Bunting who is busy building Toppie and new rocket for The Smellcast!

659. Yeti Uncle John's Money-spinner and Cromitty's Research Project!

In which YUJ gives to a worthy cause and Ikk's future is in the balance!

660. The Most Random Episode Ever... This Week!

In which Paul and Nick deal with all sorts of randomness! (Recorded April 2023)

August 2023

661. Cromitty, Mylo And The Missing Letters!

In which YUJ has a revelation that involves the magpies... but what can be done?

662. Robot Big Fatty's Film Premier And Other Misadventures - Part 1

In which Robot Big Fatty's Film Premier is about to take place - but disaster awaits in the wings!

663. Robot Big Fatty's Film Premier And Other Misadventures - Part 2

It is the night of the film premier - but something bad has occurred to Cuthbert! What is going on!?

664. The Cromitty And Yeti Uncle John Show!

Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John launch a pilot for a podcast of their own; is this really such a good idea?

665. The Body Swap Episode!

In which Paul and Toppie end up swapping bodies during an accident in Cromitty's lab; however will they reverse it!?!

666. Warren Predicts The Future Of TV In 1971!

In which Uncle Warren comes for a visit to do a chat about 1971 UK TV - but also predicts some events from future episodes of The Shy Life Podcast!

667. YUJ - Writer/Director!

In which Yeti Uncle John writes a film about his life and all the gang have to star in it! Yikes!

668. YUJ And The Rather Bitey Snail!

In which YUJ gets bitten by a snail and all manner of trauma occurs as a result!

669. Lost Summer Voices From The Tape Department!

In which Paul shares some voices from the past from some recently unearthed audio tapes...

September 2023 And Beyond...

670. Paul And Martin's 4th 70s Musical Chit-Chat!

In which Paul and Martin discuss some more of the big and little stars of 1977! It's a chatter-fest!

671. The Return Of The Rather Bitey Snail!

In which the gang catch up with what happened to the rather bitey snail - and even learn it's name!

672. Shy Yeti, Toppie Smellie And The Great Ikk Rescue!

In which Paul locates Ikk and drags Toppie off to the Alternate Dimension as part of a bargaining chip to get Ikk back... but can the Alternate Dimension Paul and Toppie be trusted!?

673. Ikk's Oh-So Frozen Visitors List!

In which the gang visit Ikk whilst he is in suspended animation - but things do not go quite as planned!

674. Paul And Martin's 5th 70s Musical Chit-Chat!

In which Paul and Martin discuss some more of the big and little stars of 1978! It's a chatter-fest!

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

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

676. A Collection Of Nick And Paul Chats!

Mr Yeti collects together a number of chats on TV, Youtube and their video collections which were recorded back during lockdown but which have not previously been released! We also have more from Paul's 1990 diary!

677. The Autumnal EP... And More! (20th Anniversary Special)

In which Paul celebrates 20 years of his poetry collection - THE AUTUMNAL EP, plus we have a special guest!

678. Not As Shy As I Was! (10th Anniversary Special)

In which Paul celebrates 10 years of his poetry and prose collection - NOT AS SHY AS I WAS!

679. Paul And Martin Hit The Late 70s!

In which Paul and Martin have a 6th chat about the 70s as they reach 1979 and find out who was big!

680. 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...

681. Paul And Martin Enter The 1980s!

In which Paul and Martin have a 7th chat about music - moving from 1979 into 1980!

682. The Unruly Avenger!

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


### Additionally:

The following episodes are ones that I have been considering to record for some time - although there are a lot more in the planning stage that may be recorded first! There are also vague possibilities that characters from the early days such as Ethel The Landlady and Gordon The Cryptkeeper might return.

### Another Trip Back To 2020!

This episode is already partially recorded!
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-cub 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 episode is already partially recorded!
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!

This episode is already partially recorded!
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! 

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

This episode is already partially recorded!
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 final 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!?!

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