THE SHY LIFE IN MARSEILLE!!

IT'S ALL FRENCH TO ME...

Hello beasties!

This week we'll be looking forward to recent episodes of the podcast - an episode recorded in France back in May and then a more recent live episode; there are photos too...

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 193: A QUICK WAHEY DOWN IN OLD MARSEILLE

Here we are for episode 193 - in which Paul and Calum go travelling - from London to Marseille by train; with the intention of meeting up with Bettina and Dameus who are currently based out there. They see a lot of sights - but there are also a fair few twists and turns along the way! Thank you very much to Calum W for accompanying me on the trip and to Harry F for sending me his messages from Nice (recorded back  Our next episode, number 194 is our live Pride48 episode for September 2018, for which we have a special guest or two! Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it on the show. The music is by Shy Yeti and Luca. Sound effects by Paul Chandler and Soundbible. Thank you to Big Fatty for the use of a clip from episode 2705 of Big Fatty Online (Bull Hunting, 08.06.18) All content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2018.  Episode 193 was recorded between the 18th April and the 29th May 2018. Harry's messages were recorded live in Nice on the 20th and 21st April 2018.

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

193: https://soundcloud.com/shyyeti/the-shy-life-podcast-193-a-quick-wahey-down-in-old-marseille

Next up is our live episode for September 2018 - which was broadcast a day earlier than usual (for the second month in a row) because I had the chance again to have Nick G as a special guest...

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 194: LIVE PRIDE48 SHOW - SEPTEMBER 2018

Here we are for episode 194 - it's our live show for September 2018 - once again a day earlier than usual because we had the chance to get some extra special guests into the studio! Our guests are regular contributor Nick Goodman and Andy C who you will have met in other episodes during 2018. We'll be nattering about all manner of topics - films, music, random questions and much much more! Our extra material this month is almost as long as the show itself and was recorded straight after the live show and features random question chatter with Trowby and Lisa from Round The Archives. Thank you to all my guests this time! Note: Mr Yeti would like to apologise for my poor laptop whose fan decided to make its presence known on and off through the extra material. Our next show, number 194 is one that I began recording back in mid-2017, but which I only just completed the other day! In it Paul and some of the regulars go in search of the legendary Brompton Time Machine. Will they get to take a ride!? Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it on the show. The music is by Shy Yeti and Luca. All content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2018.  Episode 194 was recorded on Saturday 15th September 2018.

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

194: https://soundcloud.com/shyyeti/the-shy-life-podcast-194-live-pride48-show-september-2018

Here's a few more photos from my Marseille trip back in May...

Next time - as well as podcasts - I'm hoping to tell you a bit more about the next book that I'm planning to release in October - the third season of HOT STUFF!!

That's all for now! Take care - more soon,

Yeti hugs,

Paul (aka Shy Yeti) xx

SHY LIFE PODCAST SHOWS - COMING SOON!!

We're heading towards the end of September now - but we've still got plenty of new episodes to present you with between now and New Year's Eve... Of course, we're also recording new shows along the way and so this list tends to change every time I post. Our next really big episode will our 200th edition which should be coming up by mid-October; we'll have a new theme tune for you then too! 

Anyway, here is our current schedule!

195. 1988! I Should Be So Poppy...

In which Paul and Nick discuss the music of 1988 in both the UK and US.

196. Return Of The Brompton Time Machine

This one has also brewing for quite some time - in fact I started work on it when we lasted visited Brompton Cemetery in early January 2017 and then recorded scenes with a number of guests throughout 2017; finally I'm ready to release it!

197. Long-Lost Cousin Algernon

Dameus interviews all manner of podcasting celebrities as part of his return to the chat-show circuit.

198. A Call-Back From A Far-Off Place

Flashback Episode. Paul falls for a trick which leads him to a far off place and meets an old nemesis... or two!

199. The Invasion Of The Shelving Imps

Paul shows the gang around the library during the college summer holidays - only to realise that the Shelving Imp problem may well be getting out of hand... Please Note: Depending quite when the live show falls during October - episode 199 may be our live edition for the month (which is technically our 200th show if you include the pilot!) In which case this episode about the shelving imps will probably appear as episode 201 or round-abouts.

200. The Murder Mystery Weekend

It's episode 200 and we celebrate with a very special murder mystery weekend!

### Additionally:

There will - most probably - be live shows every month; maybe even more than one closer to Christmas; but we also have plenty of other episodes either in planning or partially recorded.

### The Halloween Episode 2018

Paul and the gang find that celebrating Halloween is harder than usual in 2018.

### Two Further Music Episodes

Nick and I recorded two new episodes of music chat on 15/09/18 - the years of which shall remain under-wraps for a little longer; but they will (most probably) be released before the end of the year.

### Shy Yeti's Birthday 2018

I am planning 2-3 episodes around the time of my birthday - although I am recording them on my actual birthday so they probably won't be out until mid-November; watch this space!

### A Trip To Vienna

Paul takes Cromitty and Toby to Vienna to revisit old haunts, although Cromitty soon becomes concerned that something strange may have happened to Paul on his first visit, 9 years before.

### The Return Of Dameus The Interviewer

Dameus interviews all manner of podcasting celebrities as part of his return to the chat-show circuit.

### Re-connecting With The Past

Paul catches up with Cromitty and Martin and is excited to learn that Cuthbert has a few added advances that makes it possible to re-connect with the past via old episodes of SUTTON PARK... Ikk is slightly doubtful about it all - but he and Paul soon get to experience the process first-hand.

### Bettina and the robot butler

This episode sees Paul visiting Bettina only to find out that the house has recently become robotically automated; also Wifey Jo play a card game with Cuthbert.

### The Great Bingo Scam

Someone is rigging the bingo so that they win - is it one of the regulars or someone more sinister?

### More About The Alien Book

We learn a little more about The Alien Book which made Ikk so unwell at the start of the year - but, of course - things are never simple.

### Digging Into Unheard Of Places

Paul digs through the archives to find a few interesting conversations that never made it onto shows. This episode has been postponed due to technical difficulties during summer 2018 and was replaced with another episode, but will be rescheduled once more material has been set aside.

This post and all contents are Copyright Paul Chandler, 2018.

IT MEANS NOTHING TO ME... (#FALSE NEWS!)

A WELCOME RETURN TO VIENNA!

Hello beasties!

This week I'll be telling you a little about my recent trip to Vienna - sharing a few stories and photos from the trip along the way...

First up let me tell you about our latest two podcast episodes - the first is one that we recorded earlier this year but which was postponed because other episodes shuffled in the way ahead of it...

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 191: YETI UNCLE JOHN'S LEAVING PARTY...

Here we are for episode 191 - in which Yeti Uncle John prepares for his new job in outer space - but some of the regulars are concerned by what lies in store for their old friend... There are also SUTTON PARK clips from 1994 - a short story and also some flashbacks from some of John's finest moments on the show. All this and number of our contributors call in to give their best wishes. Our next episode, number 192 sees us heading back onto Radio Wey - but Zap has plans to spoil all the fun. Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it on the show. The music is by Shy Yeti and Luca. Sound effects by Paul Chandler and Soundbible. All content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2018. Episode 191 was recorded between the 18th and the 24th April 2018, with some additional recording on 1st September 2018.

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

191: https://soundcloud.com/shyyeti/the-shy-life-podcast-191-yeti-uncle-johns-leaving-party

By the way, the SUTTON PARK clip which appears in this edition comes from episodes 321 and 322 - which were made around March 1994. Additionally to this there are flashbacks to some of Yeti Uncle John's previous appearances - these clips came from episodes 43, 111, 128 and... erm... one other episode but I seem to have lost track as to which it was as these flashbacks were inserted quite randomly and at speed at the last minute, whilst editing! D'oh! You'll hear how much deeper John's voice was at the start - and also hear what happens when he and Ikk try to sing - meet a giant talking flower and get to ask questions of the legendary Deadiegrams.

Next up we head out on to local radio - but it soon appears that all is not expected to go smoothly...

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 192: LOOK INTO MY EYES... ON THE RADIO!

Here we are for episode 192 - in which Paul seeks hypnotic assistance from Cromitty to relax him before a big radio show - but Zap has plans to turn a night of poetry and prose into a night of complete disaster - LIVE on the airwaves!! Thank you very much to my guests Tim Mitchell and Nathan Jones for their part in this episode and thanks again to Radio Wey for inviting me on. Our next episode, number 193 is all about what happened when Paul and some of the team went to Marseilles earlier in the summer. Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it on the show. The music is by Shy Yeti and Luca. Sound effects by Paul Chandler and Soundbible. All content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2018 - except for the stories that Nathan read; of which he owns the Copyright.  Episode 192 was recorded between the 26th June and the 28th July 2018.

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

192: https://soundcloud.com/shyyeti/the-shy-life-podcast-192-look-into-my-eyes-on-the-radio

Next up, I'd like to tell you about my recent trip to Vienna with Toby. I won't be doing a detailed diary this time; some of it will be covered in the podcast when that is released... On this occasion the background of Vienna is more linked to a little story that we'll be telling on the show - about Cromitty and an mysterious painting and Paul having forgotten a certain event from his previous trip to the city back in 2009. Although in real life I do remember my previous trip pretty well - but I did indeed travel there back nine years ago and there are photos from that trip in my old poetry collection, THE SHY LIFE; which is where the podcast got its name. Anyway... 

So... It was a nice trip... The journey went quickly and although out room wasn't quite what we were expecting - it was a bit of an odd "corner" room with very few windows, however it was also an apartment with a hob, sink, fridge, microwave etc; in the end it worked out pretty well. Being August the weather was pretty warm - although it had been warmer the week before - we did stay relatively local, although had planned to go further originally. We mostly explored local parks - museums - galleries and, of course - restaurants and although the museum quarter, near where we were staying, was very quiet when we arrived on the Sunday (including most of the corner shops being closed!) it was actually a really good area to be staying in. There was a nice breakfast for us in the morning - we tended to eat lunch but then in the evening we brought food back to the room to eat there - Toby and I are big fans of European supermarkets and I especially love to try different kinds of yoghurts... No... Honestly! I do... I could write a dissertation about it! Actually, no - I couldn't... I've never taken notes. I took quite a lot of photos and recorded plenty of background sounds for the podcast - although after what happened in Scotland back in July I left my new laptop at home. I probably didn't record as much as I sometimes have - but I'm afraid that you'll have to blame the heat for that.

Anyway, here are some photos - there will be more saved over for when I release the Vienna episode!

Our Vienna edition should be out sometime in the next couple of months, but probably not before episode 200 - so I'm hoping that it'll be available by late October or early November. Vienna is my last overseas trip of 2018 - I'll be heading back to Kent in November for my birthday - but as far as the podcast is concerned, not only do we have Vienna still to come - but I've also not yet released what I recorded in Marseilles back in May! Oh... And there's at least one more show that I recorded when I was in Kent back in April that I'll be releasing imminently - you can see more about that in a moment.

Next time we'll be talking about further episodes of the podcast and... well... I'm not entirely sure what else I'll be talking to you about. I should probably add that Nick and I recently recorded a new article about the 6th and final story of cult early 80s TV show, SAPPHIRE AND STEEL for Trowby and Lisa's ROUND THE ARCHIVES podcast; in fact it was just released as episode 25 at the following link...

Round The Archives - 25: https://soundcloud.com/user-868590968/round-the-archives-episode-25

There's chat about a lot of other shows - so if you're on the lookout for more podcasts then check it out! Anyway, that's all for now!

Take care - more soon - yeti hugs!!!

Paul (aka Shy Yeti) xx

SHY LIFE PODCAST SHOWS - COMING SOON!!

We're heading busily on through September now - but we've still got plenty of new episodes to present you with between now and New Year's Eve... Of course, we're also recording new shows along the way and so this list tends to change every time I post. Our next really big episode will our 200th edition which should be coming up by mid-October; we'll have a new theme tune for you then too! 

Anyway, here is our current schedule!

193. Wahey! Marseille!

Find out what Mr Yeti got up to whilst in Marseille back in late May 2018.

194. Live Pride48 Show - September 2018

We're live and on the air for our September show - with lots of extra material for the podcast version of the episode!

195. Return Of The Brompton Time Machine

This one has also brewing for quite some time - in fact I started work on it when we lasted visited Brompton Cemetery in early January 2017 and then recorded scenes with a number of guests throughout 2017; finally I'm ready to release it!

196. A Call-Back From A Far-Off Place

Flashback Episode. Paul falls for a trick which leads him to a far off place and meets an old nemesis... or two!

197. ...And Suddenly It Was 1988!

In which Paul and Nick discuss the music of 1988 in both the UK and US.

198. Long-Lost Cousin Algernon

Dameus interviews all manner of podcasting celebrities as part of his return to the chat-show circuit.

199. The Invasion Of The Shelving Imps

Paul shows the gang around the library during the college summer holidays - only to realise that the Shelving Imp problem may well be getting out of hand... Please Note: Depending quite when the live show falls during October - episode 199 may be our live edition for the month (which is technically our 200th show if you include the pilot!) In which case this episode about the shelving imps will probably appear as episode 201 or round-abouts.

200. The Murder Mystery Weekend

It's episode 200 and we celebrate with a very special murder mystery weekend!

### Additionally:

There will - most probably - be live shows every month; maybe even more than one closer to Christmas; but we also have plenty of other episodes either in planning or partially recorded.

### A Trip To Vienna

Paul takes Cromitty and Toby to Vienna to revisit old haunts, although Cromitty soon becomes concerned that something strange may have happened to Paul on his first visit, 9 years before.

### The Return Of Dameus The Interviewer

Dameus interviews all manner of podcasting celebrities as part of his return to the chat-show circuit.

### Re-connecting With The Past

Paul catches up with Cromitty and Martin and is excited to learn that Cuthbert has a few added advances that makes it possible to re-connect with the past via old episodes of SUTTON PARK... Ikk is slightly doubtful about it all - but he and Paul soon get to experience the process first-hand.

### Bettina and the robot butler

This episode sees Paul visiting Bettina only to find out that the house has recently become robotically automated; also Wifey Jo play a card game with Cuthbert.

### The Great Bingo Scam

Someone is rigging the bingo so that they win - is it one of the regulars or someone more sinister?

### More About The Alien Book

We learn a little more about The Alien Book which made Ikk so unwell at the start of the year - but, of course - things are never simple.

### Digging Into Unheard Of Places

Paul digs through the archives to find a few interesting conversations that never made it onto shows. This episode has been postponed due to recent technical difficulties and was replaced with another episode, but will be rescheduled during the autumn once more material has been set aside.

### The Halloween Episode 2018

Paul and the gang find that celebrating Halloween is harder than usual in 2018.

This post and all contents are Copyright Paul Chandler, 2018.

SHY YETI'S COPENHAGEN VACATION...

LEAVING OUR MARK ON DENMARK...



Hello beasties!

This time I'm finally getting to share with you my adventures in Denmark - as recorded back in early May! I'll also be telling you about other new episodes and will share with you more of the photos that I took whilst I was on my trip...

Our first episode for July came from a little closer to home - somewhere near Manchester, in fact...

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 179: SOMETHING TO CHEW OVER!!

Here we are for episode 179 - in which we meet my friend. Leigh Robertson, from the podcast Chewing The Cud. We discuss a recent cinema trip - musing how many dinosaurs we have seen on the streets recently and then we move onto music and beyond. We hear from the regulars - there are also poems - only old enemy of the show, Zap is on hand to cause as much trouble as possible. Of course we soldier ever on!! Our next episode, number 180 sees us sharing an episode that we recorded in Copenhagen back in early May 2018. Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it on the show. The music is by Shy Yeti and Luca. Sound effects by Paul Chandler. All content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2018.  Episode 179 was recorded between the 17th and 19th June 2018. This episode contains a very brief SUTTON PARK clip from the mid-1990s.

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

179: https://soundcloud.com/shyyeti/the-shy-life-podcast-179-something-to-chew-over

Next up we have an episode that was recorded back in May during a trip to Denmark - it's our first overseas trip of 2018 and our destination was Copenhagen!!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 180: SHY YETI'S DANISH ADVENTURE!

Here we are for episode 180 - in which we head for Denmark, to holiday in the city of Copenhagen. We visit galleries and museums - take a boat trip and spend lazy afternoons in public parks! It's all good. Only it would appear that there is slightly more going behind the scenes than we ever realised - as Cromitty points out at the end of the show. Our next episode, number 181 sees us catching up with Charlie Grrr where we learn that bears can have deep and can have meaningful relationships - but only withpies. Do join us, won't you?! Please email me at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it on the show. The music is by Shy Yeti and Luca. Sound effects by Paul Chandler. All content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2018.  Episode 180 was recorded between 30th April and 14th May 2018.

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

180: https://soundcloud.com/shyyeti/the-shy-life-podcast-180-shy-yetis-danish-adventure

Next up here are some more photos from my trip to Copenhagen - hopefully different from the ones that I posted here back in May at: http://thedaffypoet.blogspot.com/2018_05_13_archive.html

Next time I should be ready to preview a couple of new books that should be released, either later in July or once I'm back from holiday at the start of August...

That's all for now! Take care - more soon,

Yeti hugs,

Paul (aka Shy Yeti) xx

SHY LIFE PODCAST SHOWS - COMING SOON!!

Here we are in July on THE SHY LIFE PODCAST, so far - and the following shows are the ones that we're presenting next... We're also recording new shows along the way and so this list tends to change every time I post here. Big event episodes coming up include our tribute to the Pride48 New Orleans event in August and our very own episode 200 which should be coming up by September; we have a new theme tune for you then too! Anyway, here is the schedule as it stands today!

181. A Surprise LIVE PRIDE48 SHOW!! (08.07.18)

Paul has a special guest on hand and a live slot booked on Pride48 - and so heads out onto the stream!!

182. Call Me By Pie Name

Paul recalls when Charlie Grrr almost married a pie that he had become besotted with - but sometimes love does not win out...

183. Ikk's Exciting New Dating Agency

Ikk has decided to start a dating agency - but wants to pilot some ideal questions with the regulars; also seeking advice for listeners about their own dating advice.

184. Live Pride48 Show - July 2018

We're live and on the air for our July show - with lots of extra material for the podcast version of the episode!

185. Yeti Uncle John's Leaving Party

Yeti Uncle John prepares for his new job in outer space - but some of the regulars are concerned by what lies in store for their old friend...

186. The Yeti And The Narcissist!

Paul catches up with his niece, Alena and they take a test to see how narcissistic they are... Not only do they discover that some of the questions are difficult to answer - but also, surprisingly - that it's not all about them!!

187. Look Into My Eyes... On The Radio!?!

In which Paul seeks hypnotic help from Cromitty before heading onto the radio - but Zap has plans to turn his poetic plans into utter chaos - live over the airwaves!!

188. Digging Into Unheard Of Places

Paul digs through the archives to find a few interesting conversations that never made it onto shows.

189. Return Of The Brompton Time Machine

This one has also brewing for quite some time - in fact I started work on it when we lasted visited Brompton Cemetery in early January 2017 and then recorded scenes with a number of guests throughout 2017; finally I'm ready to release it!

190. Live Pride48 Show - August 2018

We're live and on the air for our July show - with lots of extra material for the podcast version of the episode!

191. A Call-Back From A Far-Off Place

Flashback Episode. Paul falls for a trick which leads him to a far off place and meets an old nemesis... or two!

192. Marseille Episode

Find out what Mr Yeti got up to whilst in Marseille in late May.

193. The Return Of Dameus The Interviewer

Dameus interviews all manner of podcasting celebrities as part of his return to the chat-show circuit.

194. ...And Suddenly It Was 1988!

In which Paul and Nick discuss the music of 1988 in both the UK and US.

### Additionally:

### Re-connecting With The Past

Paul catches up with Cromitty and Martin and is excited to learn that Cuthbert has a few added advances that makes it possible to re-connect with the past via old episodes of SUTTON PARK... Ikk is slightly doubtful about it all - but he and Paul soon get to experience the process first-hand.

### Bettina and the robot butler

This episode sees Paul visiting Bettina only to find out that the house has recently become robotically automated; also Wifey Jo play a card game with Cuthbert.

### The Great Bingo Scam

Someone is rigging the bingo so that they win - is it one of the regulars or someone more sinister?

### More About The Alien Book

We learn a little more about The Alien Book which made Ikk so unwell at the start of the year - but, of course - things are never simple.

### The Halloween Episode 2018

Paul and the gang find that celebrating Halloween is harder than usual in 2018.

This post and all contents are Copyright Paul Chandler, 2018.