Monday, September 01, 2025

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - AUGUST 2025 EPISODES

 


AUGUST 2025! 

SUMMER HOLIDAYS AND OTHER ODDITIES...


Hello beasties!

This time on the blog we'll be looking at the episodes of the podcast released during August 2025...

First up, the new Magpie Hut is finally finished and ready for Yeti Uncle John and Hubert to move back into; but what will they both think of their new/old home!?

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 780
IT'S MOVING DAY! PREPARE THE MAGPIES!

Here we are for episode 780! In which Yeti Uncle John and Hubert Gentry finally get to move back into their new Magpie Hut; but Hubert is back in grumpy mode after the recent disappointing trip to Sutton Park... so what will he make of his new home? Our extra material this time is another chat with Mama Yeti about more of the treasures lurking in the village phone box! Thanks to Toppie Smellie and Mama Yeti for their help this time! Our next episode, #781 sees Geeky Panda back with us to discuss all manner of weird and wonderful subjects and maybe even one or two serious topics! Maybe... Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have comments - you can even send a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Luca and Udio. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2025. Episode 780 was recorded on the 12th January 2025, with extra material from the 27th April 2025.

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


Next up, Geeky Panda is back for more fun chats and general silliness!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 781
SHY YETI AND GEEKY PANDA VERSUS THE WORLD!

Here we are for episode 781! In which Geeky Panda returns to share some of their recent favourite songs and also to answer a few probing questions about life! Our next episode, #782 finally sees the identity of The Poopcasters revealed! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have comments - you can even send a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Luca and Udio. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2025. Episode 781 was recorded on the 26th June 2025.

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


THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 782:
SEEKING SOUND EFFECTS AND UNMASKING VILLAINS!

It's episode 782! In which Paul is on the hunt for some good sound effects and the true identity of The Poopcasters is finally revealed! In our next show - #783 Yoga Vampires are on Paul and Yeti Uncle John's mind, whilst Douglas is hearing echoes of his past with Boo. Do join us! Thank you to Toppie Smellie for his help this time and also to our special guest for sharing some memories! 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, Udio and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C Freesound Community from Pixabay and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2025. Episode 782 was recorded on the 8th February 2025. Our extra material was recorded between the 24th November 2024 and the 25th January 2025.
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This episode can be downloaded on iTunes, Acast, Podbean and also from Soundcloud at the following link:


Next up, Paul and YUJ visit Richmond Park on a Yoga Vampire hunt and Douglas is haunted by a much loved ghost from his past!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 783:
FAR-AWAY VOICES AND YUG'S YOGA VAMPIRE HUNT!

Here we are for episode 783! In this edition we look back a while to a day when Paul accompanied Yeti Uncle John to Richmond Park on his regular look-out for evil Yoga Vampires. Meanwhile, Cromitty visits Bettina and learns that Douglas is hearing voices from a "dearly departed" departed friend! We also have a special guest in the form of Harry, and he's smelling extra fresh this time around! Not only that but we're doing a film and entertainment quiz with Grizzly! Thanks also to Gianluca for his help with this edition! Our next episode, #784 sees Paul continuing his search for sound effects with help from Hubert and Toppie Smellie! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have comments - you can even send a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Luca and Udio. Sound effects by Paul C, Freesound Community from Pixabay and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2025. The majority of Episode 783 was recorded on the 5th March 2025, with one scene recorded on the 10th March 2025. Our extra material with Harry was recorded on the 14th July 2025, whilst the quiz with Grizzly was recorded back on the 7th of July 2024.

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


Next up, Shy Yeti is retracing old ground on his search for further sound effects!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 784:
WIRED FOR SOUND AND OTHER WEIRD NOISES!

Here we are for episode 784! In which there's a definite sense of de-ja-vu in the air as Paul continues his search for sound effects with help from Hubert and Toppie! Nobody seems to remember that this has all happened before as they re-visit our regulars to ask them for a second time if they might have any spare sound effects! Will it lead to the collection of any further gems!? Our extra material include some rare chats with our good friend, Gianluca in Italy! We're talking about food and also a Manga series called Deathnote which is one of Gianluca's favourites! Our next episode, #785 sees us heading to The Isle Of Wight on two recent occasions! There's a lot going on and also some grumbling with Martin Holmes! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have comments - you can even send a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Luca and Udio. Sound effects by Paul C. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2025. Episode 784 was recorded on the 22nd February 2025, with extra material recorded between the 3rd and the 10th November 2024.

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


Next up, we head back to the Isle Of Wight for a couple of recent trips...

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 785
BACK ON THE LITTLE ISLAND AGAIN... TWICE!!

Here we are for episode 785! In which Mister Yeti returns to the Little Island - TWICE - but for one of the two visits he's on the hunt for garlic! We also have some grumpy extra material with Martin Holmes too in which we discuss dodgy haircuts, the evils of manscaping and our complete lack of interest in personal fashion! Our next episode, #786 sees us catching up with DJ Starsage and his new co-host to discuss the films that they watched during the 7th season of Matinee Minutiae! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have comments - you can even send a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Luca and Udio. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2025. Episode 785 was recorded between the 25th July and the 19th August 2025, with extra material recorded on the 4th June 2025.

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


First up next month we'll be checking in on DJ Starsage and his new co-host to see what films they have being discussed during the 7th season of Matinee Minutiae! 

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!!

September 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...

September 2025...

786. Matinee Minutiae - Season 7 Review

In which Paul chats to DJ and new co-host Matt about the films that they discussed in their recently concluded Season 7 of Matinee Minutiae!

787. Hubert Gentry's Poison Pen Palarva!

In which Paul learns that Hubert has been receiving poison pen letters from a mysterious source!

788. Geeky Panda Brings Inspiration!

In which Geeky Panda brings inspiration, along with some silly questions AND MORE!!!

789. Douglas, The Box And Martin's Ghost!

In which Douglas visits Martin to help communicate with Martin's ghost!

790. The Birthday Twins Are Back Behind Bars!

In which The Birthday Twins are back chatting about Prisoner Cell Block H!

October 2025...

791. Toppie Is Needy!

In which Toppie keeps showing up for no apparent reason; what IS up with him?

792. Poetiquette (20th Anniversary Special)

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

793. Hubert Gentry's Anxious Afternoon!

In which Paul and the gang attempt to help Hubert with his anxiety - but things don't quite go to plan!

794. Troubles At The Two Woman Show!

In which everyone heads to watch Bettina and Charlotte at their two woman show but - as usual - there are troubles in store behind-the-scenes!

795. Toppie Comes For The Intrigue!

In which Toppie and Paul investigate Hubert's regular absences... Where does he go? What does he do?

796. Halloween 2025!

Our Halloween episode for 2025! Might be the Haunted Theatre Episode...

November 2025...

797. More Weird Geeky Panda Moments!

In which Geeky Panda gets a look around the lab and there is even more nonsense than usual!

798. Shy Yeti Birthday Episode 2025!

What will Paul get up to on his birthday this year? There is a feeling of de-ja-vu in the air once again and Paul calls Toppie for advice!

799. Nick and Paul Are Randomly Dr Who-y!

In which Paul and Nick do some more random words, plus discuss some random Doctor Who stories from the classic era!

800. The Return Of Max Du Pres!

In which Bettina catches up with Max Du Pres at a pre-Christmas Party at one of his galleries... Robot Big Fatty is causing havoc and there is all kinds of danger awaiting! Meanwhile, Charlotte dabbles in voodoo and Douglas gets a surprise!!

December 2025...

801. The Grumblebugs Grumble Again!

In which Paul and Martin Holmes are back for even MORE grumbling!

802. Shy Yeti's Autumn Holiday On The Little Island!

In which Mister Yeti returns to The Little Island for a quick Autumn Holiday and we also hear more about some of the items that have been showing up in Mamma Yeti's Telephone Box!

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

Paul tries to have an old-fashioned night of gaming!

804. Another Visit To The Sutton Park Archives!

In which we head back into the archives to share more exciting tales from Sutton Park from the 1990s!

805. Shy Life Podcast Review Of 2025!

It's Christmas and we're saying goodbye to the old year with a look back at 2025...

January 2026 And Beyond...

806. Random Words Etc. (recorded June 2025)

In which Paul and Nick dive into more random chats!

807. Paul And Martin Enter The 1980s!

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

808. The Unruly Avenger!

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

809. 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!

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

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

811. The Return Of Voices From The Tape Department!

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

812. A Meeting Of Minds!

In which Hubert and Cromitty's mentor becomes acquainted... just what will occur? 

813. The Wedding Crashers And The Man From The Ministry!

In which we focus in via flashbacks to last summer and those infamous Wedding Crashers as Cromitty leads YUJ astray at a wedding and Paul gets inspected! But is there more crashing in store and can they get Paul involved? (Will need to record new framing scenes for this!)


### 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 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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