THE SHY LIFE PODCAST

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 517: A YETI GUIDE TO THE BIG HITS OF THE EARLY 1950S!

Here we are for episode 517! This time on the show Martin Holmes is back with us as we head back to the early 1950s to see what was going on in music at the time... The UK charts didn't even really exist until late 1952 - but we do our best to cover what was going on over here and in the US between 1950 and 1953. Our next SLP edition, episode 518 sees Paul heading over to Bettina's house for a catch-up - but she also wants some advice about one of August's artistic commissions! Do please join us, won't you?! 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 and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 517 was recorded between the 13th January and the 9th February 2022 (in two recording sessions as we had trouble on the first date!)

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 516: ALIEN IKK AND THE SLIGHTLY AWKWARD TEA PARTY!

Here we are for episode 516! This time Paul is suffering with a bad leg as Ikk and Cromitty bring him tea at home in the hope that it cheers him up - only Ikk is also keen to discuss with them why they have both been avoiding his alien son, Ukk! We also have further extracts from Paul's 1990 diary and two music quizzes between Paul and Calum! Our next show, #517 sees Paul and Martin H checking in with one another again to discuss some of the big hits of the early 1950s on both sides of the pond! Do please come and 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. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 516 was recorded on the 15th February 2022, with additional quizzing added during editing... The first Calum quiz is from the 6th February 2022 and the second from slightly further back, on the 5th September 2021. 

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 515: ONCE, TWICE, THREE TIMES A RANDOM WORD SHOW!

Here we are for episode 515! This time Paul and Nick are back for a third random word discussion! Which ones will the guys discuss from the following words-list? BEE, JUICE, THRONE, RAZOR, FERTILISER, TELEVISION, THUNDER, COAT, CHAIR, CLAY, LASSO, CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, BOAT and what stories might they inspire!? We also have a new piece of music by our listener and friend, Muffleyontour!! Our next show, #516 finds Paul suffering with a bad leg as Cromitty brings him tea in bed; Ikk also wants a chat - but is in a very accusing mood! Do join us, please?! 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. All content of this episode are Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 515 was recorded on the 1st of May 2021, with a brief cameo appearance by Cuthbert The Robot recorded on the 10th March 2022.

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 514: DATING IS COMPLICATED WHEN YOU’RE CROMITTY...

Here we are for episode 514! This time Cromitty has been out on a few dates with Paul's tiny friend, Mylo... Yeti Uncle John, however, isn't too pleased and Cromitty is beginning to have doubts after a successful start to his friendship with Mylo. Can Paul help settle matters down and save the situation or will Yeti Uncle John lure Cromitty away once again? There are also Sutton Park clips from late January 1996 which follow on from the ones that featured in SLP#513 and which also feature Paul and Cromitty! Our next show, #515 sees Paul and Nick back together for a third helping of random words...  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, Isaac BD and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 514 was recorded on the 2nd February 2022. The Sutton Park clips come from episodes 1202-1204 filmed in late January 1996. Happy Birthday And Tiny Hugs To My Good Pal PJ - May We Play Exploding Kittens And Drink Gin Together Again Soon!!

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 513: SHY YETI - A DULL VOICE FOR RADIO!?!

Here we are for episode 513! This time Paul has more of his 1990 diary entries to share - which gives Yeti Uncle John his latest brilliant idea as he makes contact with the broadcaster, Radio Dull FM - the radio station for insomniacs... Maybe Paul could contribute with some of his readings!? We also have more Sutton Park clips from early 1996 as Paul and Cromitty find themselves lost in Hampton Court maze! Our next show, #514 sees us catching up with Cromitty to hear how things are going with his new beau... Alas, it's all a bit shaky. Can anything be done to help? Do join us, please?! 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 and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 513 was recorded on the 14th February 2022. The Sutton Park clips were taken from episodes 1200-1201 from late January 1996... 

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 512: CHARLIE GRRR AND THE EVER-SO ODD PIE SEANCE!

Here we are for episode 512! This time we learn that there is no such thing as a dead pie as Charlie Grrr gets back in touch with some news for Paul that involves the team taking part in a pie seance! Somebody from very far away has a message for Mr Yeti and is desperate to get in touch! There is also a quiz with Paul and Calum from last Summer and Sutton Park clips from the Summer of 1996. Thank you to Andrew T from Round The Archives who appears in some of these clips and also to Nick G for digitising the footage in the first place! Our next edition, #513 sees Paul sharing more of his diaries from the 1990s - as a new Radio Station gets in touch; keen for Paul to join their team! There's got to be a catch, right!? 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 and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 512 was recorded on the 14th January 2022. The quiz in this edition was recorded on the 22nd August 2021 and the Sutton Park clips came from episodes 1517 to 1522 from late July into early August 1996. There is also a flashback clip presented here from episode 45 of The Shy Life Podcast from January 2017.

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 511: NICK G’S VERY OWN SPARE BEDROOM BOOK CLUB!

Here we are for episode 511! Here we present a kind of spin-off from our Bookclub episodes as Nick and Paul discuss a whole host of different books which live in Nick's spare bedroom! Our next show, #512 sees us catching up with Charlie Grrr, who has been receiving odd messages that are really meant for Paul! Messages that require them conducting - of all things - a pie seance! Do join us, please?! 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 and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 511 was recorded on Saturday 12th February 2022.

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 510: JAY THE HAUNTCUB’S AWFULLY BUSY RETURN!

Here we are for episode 510! This time Jay The Hauntcub is back with us for film and TV chatter, trivia, quizzes and more odd photoshoots with Yeti Uncle John - he also makes a final decision on which Virtual Reality Dinosaur he'd like Cromitty to provide him and we also have big news about his spider-child, Aragog! Our next show, #511 sees us presenting a spin-off from our Bookclub as Nick and Paul discuss the many varied books which live in Nick's spare bed room! Do please join us, won't you!? 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 and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 510 was recorded on the 5th February 2022.

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 509: MISTER YETI’S STAR-STUDDED NATTER-FEST!

Hello listeners! Here we are with episode 509 - another bumper-length edition! Paul is out and about - catching up with his friends and hanging out with the regulars! There are also Sutton Park clips and some new music from Harry! Thanks to all our special surprise guests this episode! Our next show, #510 sees us catching up with Jay The Hauntcub with more chatter, trivia, quizzes and absolute silliness! It's a must hear edition, for sure! Do join us, please?! 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 and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 509 was recorded between the 20th January and the 16th of February 2022. Our Sutton Park clips this time are from July 1996 - episodes #1516-17. Harry F's new tunes presented here are entitled "Just Friends" and "Grateful" and they make their public debut in this edition.

THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 508: SHY YETI’S FIRST CHATTERBOX OF 2022!!

Here we are for episode 508! This time we're back with the Chatterbox gang for the first episode together of 2022... We've got quizzes, trivia, Call My Bluff and plenty of silliness; you're going to love it! It's our money back guarantee, for you... Oh? You didn't pay anything? Then think yourself lucky and you'll have to like it or lump it! Tut. So ungrateful... I blame that Yeti Uncle John, myself! Our next SLP edition, episode 509 sees Paul getting out and about - plans changed during the recording of this edition, but we've ended up with a better, more chatty show as a result! Do please join, won't you?! 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 and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2022. Episode 508 was recorded on the 22nd January 2022, although Cuthbert's cameo was recorded slightly later on the 9th February 2022.