Sunday, November 01, 2026

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - OCTOBER 2026 EPISODES...

 

OCTOBER 2026! 

PODCAST WEDDING BELLS ETC.

Hello beasties!

This time on the blog we'll be looking at the episodes of the podcast released during October 2026...

So, we finally reach a very special milestone! Paul and Grizzly and Yeti Uncle John and Charlotte finally celebrate as the Double Podcast Wedding Day arrives!...

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 840:
SHY YETI'S VERY VERY VERY BIG DAY!

Here we are for episode 840! Here we are deep in the middle of festivities for the 10th anniversary of The Shy Life Podcast and our double podcast wedding is finally here. Tune in to a very special guest who is here to do the commentary but don't expect it to all run smoothly as Bettina has big plans to unmask Charlotte as the villain of the moment! Thanks to all our special guests this time - including Mateusz K, Andy BT, Calum W, Uncle Warren, Toppie Smellie, Levi D, Harry F and to our extra special guest star, Big Fatty! (Apologies to any whom I may have forgotten!) Our next episode, #841 is still shrouded in mystery - we may share with you a slightly less dramatic episode or we may just head straight off on the Honeymoon! We'll see how it all plays out! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have comments - you can even send audio and I'll include it. The music is by Udio, Muffley and Various Artists. Sound effects are by Shy Yeti and Pixabay. Logo by Shy Yeti. Big Fatty script by Paul Chandler with Extra Special Fat embellishments from Big Fatty himself! All content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2026. The Yeti and Grizzly scenes for episode 840 was recorded on the 4th July 2026, with additional inserts recorded across the Summer and early Autumn.

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


Next up, we're undecided as to whether we're off on honeymoon or whether we need a bit of a rest first!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 841:
CURIOS FROM THE CUTTING ROOM FLOOR!

Here we are for episode 841! In which Mister Yeti shares a number of different recordings from the cutting room floor - including chats with Andy BD about comics that we used to buy as kids and behind the scenes natters with Toppie about everything from The Simpsons, Lucille Ball and all manner of many podcasting issues; we also have a quiz with Mateusz and some more Sutton Park clips from 1994. The exact nature of our next show, #842 remains uncertain... there are a few different episodes in the editing suite as we ready ourselves for the Honeymoon cruise! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have comments - you can even send audio and I'll include it. The music is by Udio and Various Artists. Sound effects are by Shy Yeti and Pixabay. Logo by Shy Yeti. All content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2026. The links for episode 841 were recorded on the 9th October 2026, with Andy and Toppie's chats recorded in early 2026, during other recording sessions. The Mateusz quiz is from the 5th May 2024. Our Sutton Park clips come from episodes 420 to 424 from approximately April 1994. 

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


Next up, it's time for us to turn over the show to Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John for their 5th Yeti Spaghetti show!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 842:
A 5TH PLATE FULL OF YETI SPAGHETTI!

Here we are for episode 842! In which Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John take over again for their 5th serving of Yeti Spaghetti - Shy Yeti and Bettina Du Pres are back to assist too! Amongst all the anecdotes Cromitty tells tales of accidental imprisonment in jelly and Yeti Uncle John is looking for a magical ostrich beak... Meanwhile, Shy Yeti tells tales of touring his poetry shows and Bettina nearly marries a Merman! Our next show, #843 will either be a poetry bonanza or we'll finally be heading off on our Honeymoon cruise - we've not quite decided yet! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have comments - you can even send audio and I'll include it. The music is by Udio and Various Artists. Sound effects are by Shy Yeti and Pixabay. Logo by Shy Yeti. All content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2026. Episode 842 was recorded between the 15th and 16th of October 2025. 

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


Next up, we're celebrating 20 years of one of Paul's poetry collections - POEMS TO MAKE BEARS GROWL.

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 843:
POEMS TO MAKE BEARS GROWL 
(20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL!)

Here we are for episode 843! In which Paul celebrates the 20th anniversary of his book of verse, Poems To Make Bears Growl! He talks us through the writing process and reads a large number of his favourite pieces from the collection. We even hear from guest star, Charlie Grrr! Our next show, #844 sees us finally heading off on the BIG PODCAST HONEYMOON! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have comments - you can even send audio and I'll include it. The music is by Udio and Various Artists. Sound effects are by Shy Yeti and Pixabay. Logo by Shy Yeti. All content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2026. Episode 843 was recorded between the 9th February and the 13th March 2026.

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

This episode features the following poems and prose pieces:

NOT A HAPPY BUNNY

THE ALARM THAT NEVER SOUNDED
ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLES
ANYONE, BUT ME
BAD REVIEWS
THE BALLAD OF CHARLIE GRRR
CATCHING MOLES FOR GUACAMOLE
DARLING, IT'S TIME FOR A WORD
DO SHEEP MIGRATE?
I CRY ON BUSES
I FAILED THE AUDITION
I DO NOT WISH YOU WELL
I WANT TO MEET YOU AGAIN (FOR THE FIRST TIME)
I WOULDN'T WANT TO BE 18, AGAIN
I'M NOT TOO PROUD TO LET YOU WIN
LAS VEGAS LIPS
A LOT TO SAY FOR HERSELF
A MONSTER OFF THE TELLY
MY CROSS-EYED ANGEL
MY DOG IN A DRESS
MY SUBCONSCIOUS OWES ME
A NEW SQUEEZE
A NIGHT ON THE TOWN WITH A YETI
THE NIGHT YOU STOLE MY SOUL
ODE TO CRUMPET
OH, BUT ISN'T HE TALL?
OH, WHAT A WORK OF ART!
PLEASE DON'T MAKE ME... (A HOUSEHOLD NAME!)
POLITELY ENRAGED
THIS TIME THIS YEAR
WANTED: MANOLO BLAHNIKS FOR BEARS
WHY AGNES, YOU'RE LOVELY!
WHY DID YOU LET ME GO SO EASILY?
WITHOUT MY OTHER HALF

WRITE ABOUT WHAT YOU KNOW
YOUR TERMS
WOULDN'T SAY BOO
WOULDN'T WANT YOU AS A FAN


Next up, it's finally time to head off on our extra-special Podcast Honeymoon! But what adventures await us!?


The Shy Life Patreon will be updated for 2026 very soon!



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 2026...

844. Honeymoon On The High-Seas

In which Paul and Grizzly head out on the high seas for their honeymoon - only to find out that there are some familiar faces onboard!

845. More Australian Chatter With The Birthday Twins!

In which Paul shares with Andy some of his recent Australian TV viewing! Meanwhile, Cuthbert and the gang continue to help Alex! 

846. Birthday 2026

What will Paul get up to around the time of his birthday this year? We also receive a birthday message from YUJ and Cromitty as they tell us about their new life with the Trolls!

847. 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! 

848. Behind The Scenes On The High Seas!

In which we share a behind the scenes diary of our trip on the high seas!

December 2026...

849. Hubert and Cuthbert And The Dreadful Incident!

In which there's been a terrible incident at the bar/lab involving Hubert and Cuthbert! In extra material Paul and Nick are getting rather random! (Please note: Are Cromitty and YUJ in this episode - as a comment will have to be made about this being an episode we never shared! Will need to check, plus most of the episodes in December....)

850. Hubert And Ikk Are Housemates!?!

In which we learn that Hubert may be going to live with Ikk on his space ship!! In extra material  Warren helps answer some Agony Aunt Letters, one or two quizzes with Calum and also have some news about Alex!

851. Hubert Takes Care Of Ikk's Ship!

In which Hubert takes care of Ikk's ship whilst Ikk is away... he seems to know the ship better than Ikk! We also have an extra special guest, Matt from Germany, returning to answer some of our questions!
  
852. Toppie's Weird LIVE shows!

In which Toppie has been covering for Paul's LIVE shows and came up with some very weird subjects - but did people actually tune in? In extra material we are joined once again by our new friend, Steven!

854. Revenge Is A Dish Best Served Polish!

In which Paul and Grizzly settle into Podcast Domestic Bliss as they near their first Christmas - but someone is keen for revenge! (No YUJ or Cromitty except maybe over the phone!) It's time to broadcast LIVE from outer space at Christmas - but it's not a lot of fun when you're being threatened by an old foe!

855. Shy Yeti's 26 Tunes For 2026!

In which Paul and Adam discuss their favourite tunes that were released during 2026!

January 2027...

856. Shy Yeti's 2026 Flashback!

In which we take a look back at the episodes that we released during 2026!

857. A New Year Visit To The Sutton Park Archives!

Paul and Grizzly have survived Christmas - but what become of Charlotte? Bettina is concerned that August is acting very worried! Paul has some Sutton Park clips to keeps us distracted and we have behind the scenes and alternate takes from the recording of one of 2025's silliest episodes; with contributions from Toppie and Andy BT!

858. Recreating A Podcasting Wedding!

In which we discuss how we tried to make up to Toppie for him missing the wedding. Why did Ikk never show up?

859. A Magical Attempt At Escape!

Hubert and Ikk have decided to leave - the are going to take their magic act out into the universe! (Include montage of them studying magic!) This is news to the Paul, but it turns out that Ikk has zapped a guy who threatened Hubert and turned him into a rabbit which they will now use in their act This is why Ikk missed the wedding! A horrible discovery is made when the space ship takes off and the culprit admits his potential guilt!

860. A Body Of Evidence!

In which Paul and Bettina try and learn what happened to Charlotte before August hands himself in... But will the truth be revealed?

February 2027...

861. Paul and Martin Talk The Music Of 1981!

In which Paul and Martin discuss some of the big stars in the UK of the year 1981!

 862. The Moons Of Mars And The Return Of The Troll Keepers!

In which Paul prepares a special live Valentine's show on the Moons Of Mars, just as Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John return with a new member of the family - but there is also other news! August has been acting oddly... he seems to be a changed man!

863. Geeky Panda versus The Grumblebugs!

In which Paul and catches up with Geeky Panda and our old friend Grumpy Martin Holmes! 

864. The Birthday Twins Have The Answer!

In which Paul and Andy The Birthday Twin chat about Australian TV and they also answer another bundle or two of Agony Aunt letters!

865. The Yeti Spaghetti Show - Episode 6!

In which we are treated to YET YET another episode of Cromitty and YUJ's Yeti Spaghetti Show!

March 2027...

866. Shy Yeti LIVE from Uranus!

In which Shy Yeti heads off up into space to broadcast LIVE from Uranus! They also spot an old friend returning to Earth... (This can be released a little later in the year once the schedule starts to form!)

867. Quite An Extraordinary Transformation!

In which Ikk returns but he has aged dramatically as in his time he has been away for many years - but he hasn't changed quite as much as Hubert has!

868. Uncle Warren And The TV of 1978!

In which Paul and Warren discuss the TV of 1978! We may also hear more about Alex over in France!

869. The Return Of Voices From The Tape Department! (Or MORE Sutton Park!)

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

April 2027 And Beyond...

870. Not-Really Halloween! Not-Really April Fools!

A lost episode presented here for April Fool's... Paul is desperate Halloween action but most of the team is absent; but when he learns that Toppie is in town to record on Ikk's space ship studio he is convinced that a two part Halloween episode is possible!

871. A Diary Date With Nick And Paul!

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!

872. In Which We're Inspected AGAIN!

In which The Shy Life Podcast is reported for crimes to podcasting and the inspector returns again!

873. In Which We Take Toppie Back To 1990!

In which Nick and Paul take Toppie back to April 1990 to share more adventures from the diaries!

874. A Yeti Way Of Thinking! (10th Anniversary Special)

In which Paul celebrates the 10th anniversary of his book - A Yeti Way Of Thinking which was the book that he'd just released when The Shy Life Podcast began in May 2016. (Recorded during the Kent trip, but needs to be finished)

875. Shy Yeti LIVE AGAIN From A Galaxy Far FAR away!

In which Shy Yeti heads off up into space one more time to broadcast LIVE to the universe! 

876. Rhymes Bears Steal Pies For - Live On The High Seas!

In which Paul celebrates the 20th anniversary of this book - with a live reading of some of the poems whilst on The High Seas! (Recorded during the Norway trip, but needs to be finished elsewhere)

877. Paul and Martin Talk The Music Of 1982!

In which Paul and Martin discuss some of the big stars in the UK of the year 1982!

878. The Yeti Spaghetti Show - Episode 7!

In which we are treated to YET another episode of Cromitty and YUJ's Yeti Spaghetti Show! 

879. Good To Be Beside The Bermuda Triangle...

In which Tallulah, Reginald, Baby Grizzly, Martin and Bruno return from a rather extended trip to The Bermuda Triangle. This episode they explain quite what went down and how difficult it can be to get away!

8??. The Shy Life Podcast - Flashbacks to 2017/2018 (Year Two)

In which we look back to the second year of The Shy Life Podcast as it reaches its 10th anniversary!

8??. The Yeti Spaghetti Show - Shy Yeti's Dessert Island Discs!

In which Paul gets called onto a special episode of The Yeti Spaghetti Show which appears to be a very close copy of another very famous radio show... but what songs will Mister Yeti choose?

8??. Shy Yeti's Third Final Episode!

In which Mr Yeti shares an episode that he recorded several years ago as a potential final episode - it has now been retired and replaced; but here is your chance to hear what almost could have been our goodbye!

8??. Shy Yeti's Fourth Final Episode!

In which we present a potential final episode of The Shy Life Podcast...

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