Friday, March 01, 2024

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - FEBRUARY 2024 EPISODES...

FEBRUARY! A NEW ERA BEGINS...

Hello beasties!

This time on the blog we'll be looking at the episodes of the podcast released during February 2024...

First up, we're back in the here and now the gang visit Ikk whilst he is in suspended animation - but things do not go quite as planned!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 698:
ALIEN IKK'S EVER-SO FROSTY VISITORS LIST!

Here we are for episode 698! In which we return to the here and now as the gang visit Ikk whilst he is in suspended animation - but things do not go quite as planned! We also have a special guest this episode - Uncle Warren - who joins us to share a few secrets! On our next episode, #699, it's already Valentine's Day and Bettina is all set for some match-making... but meanwhile the ghostly music box is giving cause for concern! 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 episode content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. This episode was recorded on the 29th June 2023... with Warren's chat recorded on the 2nd of September 2023. Cuthbert's cameo was recorded on the 25th January 2024. 

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


Next up, it's Valentine's Day and Bettina is all set for some match-making... but meanwhile the ghostly music box is giving cause for concern!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 699:
LOVE MOVES IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS! 
(VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL - 2024)

Here we are for episode 699! It's Valentine's Day and Bettina is in the mood to match-make Douglas and Boo - meanwhile the old haunted music box threatens to contain sinister secrets; but will Poulty the Poltergeist be able to assist? Thanks to Gianluca C and Mateusz W for all their helps with this edition. Our next show - #700 sees Reginald finally face up to his nemesis Wilson Comet... WHO exactly is the man!?! 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, 2024. Episode 699 was recorded between the 30th December 2023 and the 1st February 2024, with one additional end scene recorded during editing on the 8th February 2024.

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


Next up, we finally learn from where Wilson Comet knew Reginald Pipes and why he hates him so!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 700:
REGINALD PIPES AND THE OH-SO EVIL NEMESIS!

Here we are for episode 700! In which rumours of a future death are voiced whilst Reginald finally faces his nemesis in a dramatic and we finally learn how he is connected to Wilson Comet... This episode we also have extra material with Levi as he and Paul head for a cream tea at The Red Lion! We also learn some Italian from Gianluca, although Paul really isn't very good! Our next episode, #701 sees us catching up with Foul Monkey Adam for chat about current pop music that we love! 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, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. Episode 700 was recorded on the 16th of January 2024, with Grizzly's cameo recorded on the 5th November 2023. Levi's appearance was recorded on the 18th of January 2024. The lesson with Gianluca was recorded between the 5th and 6th of December 2023. Happy birthday to Gianluca from all The Shy Life Podcast cast! Big yeti hugs!!! 
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This episode can be downloaded on iTunes, Acast, Podbean and also from Soundcloud at the following link:


Next up, Adam from Foul Monkeys is back with us to discuss more favourite music from 2023!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 701:
THAT FOUL MONKEY ADAM IS BACK!!

Here we are for episode 701! In which Paul and Adam discuss more of the music that they liked in the latter half of 2023, plus some of what they are looking forward to in 2024! Our next episode, #702 sees Mr Yeti catch up with his old Poetry pal in crime, John Smallshaw for a natter and some poems from Paul's PIECES OF SHY YETI collection! 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, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. This episode was recorded on the 17th January 2024.

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


Next up, Mr Yeti catches up with his old Poetry pal in crime, John Smallshaw!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 702:
JOHN, I'M ONLY RHYMING... AND OTHER STORIES!

Here we are for episode 702! In which Mr Yeti catches up with his old Poetry pal in crime, John Smallshaw for a bit of a natter and some poems from Paul's PIECES OF SHY YETI collection! In addition to this we also have a recordings of John from a live show from 2011 and an episode of Paul doing a show on BLOGTV in July 2009. Our next episode, #703 sees Grizzly paying a visit to Ikk - only nobody realises quite how close they all are to explosive danger!! 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. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. Please note: We had some problems recording this edition - but we overcome those difficulties! So please be understanding if the sound quality isn't quite up to scratch! Episode 702 was recorded on the 7th October 2023, with extracts of John performing during one of Mr Yeti's Shy Yeti On Location videos on the 16th June 2011 and episode 13 of BLOGTV recorded on the 6th July 2009.

Shy Yeti Poems from Pieces Of Shy Yeti (2019) which feature in this episode are:

AUTUMN WON'T HAPPEN
BITE
CHUBBY CHERUB
DIRTY OLD TOWN
DOWN THE CAT CAFE
GETTING LOST IN VENICE
GLAM ROCK VAMPIRE '74
I DON'T KNOW YOU AT ALL
JEALOUS BLOOMS

DANCEFLOOR SLAUGHTER *
CREDIT CRUNCH BOYBAND *
OUT OF WORK ACTORS *
DID KOJAK USE CURLERS? *
KISS ME QUICK *

TIME IS THE THUG
OUR YETI GONE?

*ALL BLOGTV 13

Additional Performances by John Smallshaw are from the following YouTube videos:

An Evening With Shy Yeti (And Other Animals) (June 2011)

Another Evening With Shy Yeti (And Other Animals) (June 2011)

Additional Performances by Paul Chandler are from the following YouTube videos:

BLOGTV Test 13

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


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!!

March 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...

March 2024...

703. Ikk Gets A Visitor!

In which Ikk gets a visitor and the talk of the town concerns Phoenixes... which could lead to danger!

704. Scraffy The Robot Teddy Bear!

In which we get to meet Scraffy The Robot Teddy Bear in more detail... but can Paul's new friend be trusted?

705. Shy Yeti's Books Of 2023!

In which Paul and his mum discuss the 39 books that he got through during 2023, plus hear an update on some of the book Mama Yeti has been receiving for the phone-box book repository!

706. Charlotte Shade Is Back In Town!

In which Bettina gets a surprise visitor from the dim and distant past!

707. Shy Yeti And The Baby Grizzly Disaster!

In which Paul shows off to Grizzly but gets more trouble than he bargained for!

708. Nick, Toppie And The Obscure TV Chat!

In which Paul is joined by Nick and Toppie to discuss some obscure TV shows from the past!

709. Yeti Uncle John And The Bear Riders!

In which Yeti Uncle John confesses that he was once part of a super hero group called The Bear Riders which may or may not have been the influence for The Power Rangers!!

710. 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!

April 2024...

711. April Fool's Day 2024??

In which we experience April Fool's Day yet again!

712. In Which Deeley Gets His Say...

In which Deeley gets to talk directly to the listeners and tells us what he really thinks!

713. Uncle Warren And The Big Blue Pills For Gentlemen!

In which Uncle Warren is back to talk TV and Yeti Uncle John has some nice blue pills to sell!

714. The Mysterious Arrival Of Alabaster Gutmunch!

In which Paul is excited by the arrival of a mysterious visitor named Alabaster Gutmunch - but who is he really!?

715. The Return Of Voices From The Tape Department!

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

716. Hanging On The Gossip Grapevine With Shy Yeti!

In which Paul has lots of gossip for Toppie to catch up with involving Yeti Uncle John and the return of Charlotte Shade!

717. The Virtual Reality Shy Yeti!

In which ideas for Paul's return to live poetry performance suddenly escalate to ambitious levels! 

718. Baby Grizzly Is Back Again!

In which YUJ comes up with a rather unethical plan to impress Charlotte - but will Grizzly agree?

May 2024...

719. When Bettina Kept Bumping Into Charlotte!

In which Bettina tells of five recent occasions when she bumped into Charlotte... she's at the edge of her tether!

720. Yet Another Random Episode With Paul and Nick!

In which Paul and Nick get random all over again!

721. Dreams Of Shy Yeti's School Days!

In which Shy Yeti finds himself having dreams of his school days... it's really all quite bizarre!

722. Scraffy And The Toy Hospital!

In which Paul realises that he's had no news on his robot teddy bear, Scraffy and he and Grizzly attempt to find from Cromitty and YUJ what has come of him...finding their way to the mysterious Paradise Villas Toy Hospital!

723. 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...

724. A Very Grumpy Episode Indeed!!

In which we allow Paul and Martin to have a whole episode in which to get grumpy in! We also explore the world of AI... Kind of...

725. A Kidnapping In Space!

In which a distress message from space leads to further mystery when the identity of kidnap victim appears to be quite a different face... but why??

726. The 8th Anniversary Episode!

In which we find some way of celebrating 8 years of The Shy Life Podcast!

June 2024 And Beyond...

727. Bettina Evans-Du-Pres And The Crazed Stalker!

in which Bettina finds herself targeted by a crazed fan and finds allies in the strangest places!

728. The Unruly Avenger!

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

729. 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!

730. Paul And Martin Enter The 1980s!

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

731. 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!

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

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

733. Lovesongs For The Bitter And Twisted (20th Anniversary Special)

Paul looks back at his 6th collection, Lovesongs For The Bitter And Twisted, which he published 20 years ago!

734. Mugshots (20th Anniversary Special)

Paul looks back at his 7th collection, Mugshots which he published 20 years ago! (early in 2025, record late 2024)

735. Poetiquette (20th Anniversary Special)

Paul looks back at his 8th collection, Poetiquette, which he published 20 years ago! (Sometime 2025!)


### 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!

### The Third Last Shy Life Podcast Episode

This is our third attempt at a final episode of The Shy Life Podcast... Might it be real this time!? It was recorded back in November 2023 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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