The Suffolk Pod Show

Send us a Text Message.Now you can own one of these beautiful Labrador Sculptures forever, as PAWS-itivity draws to a close - the Suffolk Libraries' annual campaign to raise money for the huge amount of work they do in the community. Auction is on Thu 12 October 2023 at 7:00 pm.In this episode we speak to Bruce Leeke Chief Executive of Suffolk Libraries, Alex Downing PAWS-itivity F

Send us a Text Message.First up to the mic we talk to Heidi Franklin, entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Wild Play Ltd. Heidi talks about the writing and making of her wonderful new children’s book ‘Gordon’s Favourite Place’. The story is one of discovery and adventure and is based around Gordon, a young ‘being’ and their best friend Herbert (a hedgehog) as they make new fr

Send us a Text Message.You’ll love this podcast episode if you like rock music, electronica and a great story or two! In the 1980s the rock band Twisted Sister had a hit record called ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ and at the age of 13, Dax was ‘that kid’ in the video - and to this day Dax is still great friends with lead singer Dee Snider – he says Dee has been an inspira

Send us a Text Message.In this podcast we meet Aaron, Abbie and Mark, members of the ten-strong improvised comedy group [Insert Laughter Here] from Suffolk.This lovely group of very funny people have been improvising together for just over 3 years, listen to them chat about how comedy influenced their lives, which comedians they take inspiration from, how they met each other and ho

Send us a Text Message.In this episode we talk to Mark Murphy MBE, double award Sony Gold winner and presenter of The Mark Murphy Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Suffolk.Mark talks about growing up in Suffolk, his home and school life, and his first moves into the DJ world, as well as his first gig in Ipswich as a teenager.Mark tells us about his first 'proper' job as a motor dealer, h

Send us a Text Message.In this podcast episode Charlotte Giddings, co-founder of Brownie and the Bean, brings us laughter, adventures, hilarious stories and mouth-watering brownies to taste!Charlotte starts off by telling us about her successful career in London, working for the BBC and eventually for ITV as their senior continuity producer. She talks about it being a tough and an

Send us a Text Message.Prepare yourself for some of the best behind-the-scenes chat, a peak into the lives of this talented team and plenty of grown-up laughter! It's the full cast, choreographer and director of Jack and the Beanstalk. Kate Golledge (Director) and Darragh O’Leary (Choreographer) start this episode by sharing some of their stories and insights into this year’s R

Send us a Text Message.Rob Jarvis, star of Luther, Hustle and Emmerdale, talks to us in this podcast episode about how life began as an actor; his early years, predominantly in musical theatre, and then how he transitioned into a successful TV and voice-over career. He takes us through memories of working at the Liverpool Everyman Theatre, The New Wolsey, The Bush in Shepherd’s B

Send us a Text Message.Early morning presenter on Virgin Radio – Sam Pinkham joins us on podcast episode 43!Sam is a massive fan of Suffolk and visits every year with this family and stays in Southwold as well as various other locations around the county – and he loves going to Latitude – who doesn’t?!Sam began his career as a salesperson – selling houses, hoovers, cars a

Send us a Text Message.In this podcast episode we talk to sensational cast members Sarah Whittuck, Peter Peverley and Olivia Foster-Browne as well as Pete Rowe Artistic Director of the New Wolsey Theatre and writer and director, of the smash hit show ‘Never Lost at Home’.Pete Rowe tells the story behind the making of ‘Never Lost at Home’, a live stage show wrapped around Ip