Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Am I Old Yet? — Comedy audio drama
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| About the Voice and other Thoughts | 05 May 2024 | 00:17:06 | |
A glorious spring day, plus the need to keep moving, so I took my phone for a walk and recorded some thoughts. High on my agenda at the moment is the need to keep promoting "Am I Old Yet?", the will to start recording "Baked Off!" and the long held desire to raise the profile of the human voice—what it is, what it means, and what we stand to lose if we fail to respect it. Also, stick around till the end and you'll be introduced to a marvellous podcast, "The Final Say", with Debra Jarvis, available at https://thefinalsaypodcast.com. Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one off tip of $1 or £1 (or more) or take out a monthly subscription. Transcript is available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/about-the-voice-and-other-thoughts
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| Cafe Encounters | 19 Nov 2021 | 00:10:47 | |
Episode 13 At the Cheese Shop Cafe for her much loved flat white, Helen is introduced to Gary, an IT consultant from Perth, who is in town to visit his teenage nephew René (S1. 14, 15 and 22, and S2.6), and his sister Jean (S1.22). The conversation ranges from Helen's fitness regime to Gary's gift-giving strategies, while René indulges his taste for hot chocolate with marshmallows. Edinburgh-based actor Mark Kydd joins the TMT team to play Uncle Gary, while Perth-born, London-based Christopher McDougall returns to play René. You are invited to join the team as a patron via www.patreon.com/amIoldyet, or to help support the podcast and our guest artists by donating via www.buymeacoffee.com/amIoldyet. It is also a vital part of the whole process that you rate and review the podcast, and share it with your contacts! Thanks for listening. Stay safe.
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| Challenging Changes | 12 Nov 2021 | 00:11:16 | |
In Episode 12, Helen's old friends from her college days have teamed up to check out retirement homes in Dorset. Rozzie, (who claims to be an ex-Secret Service agent) explains about the mysterious phone call from Russia (episode 7 "From Russia with ???") , and then Helen finds herself being challenged to consider her future. Frances Broudie Oldridge returns to the role of Rozzie, having recently completed working on the forthcoming feature film "Morris Men" on location down south. You can help to support our guest artists and the podcast itself by rating and reviewing it, or by donating the price of a cuppa. Thank you!
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| A Friend in Need | 05 Nov 2021 | 00:13:48 | |
Episode 11 brings Helen back in conversation with one of her old college friends, Essie, who lives in Texas with her partner BethAnn and Honey the dog. Helen has not been quite her usual cheerful self of late, and Essie has picked up on it. But Essie is the one who's really struggling. Is there such a thing as 'post pandemic blues' that hits us, even though the pandemic isn't actually over yet? This week's guest artist is Joanna Cazden, calling in on Zoom from her home in California to record the episode with Flloyd in Liverpool. Please help spread the word by rating and reviewing the podcast, or dropping a comment on the website, or following us on ex-Twitter (@AmIOldYet2)
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| Memory Tricks and Treats | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:13:57 | |
Episode 10 of Season 2 sees Janey annoying Helen by fussing over her, as usual. Helen's elder sister Marian phones up from Rockhampton, in Central Queensland to ask a very special question. The memories this brings up are painful, but there are sweet ones too. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. Like any performance, it takes the audience's reaction to complete the whole process. So you can round it off with your comments and suggestions, Thanks for listening. Stay safe
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| Uncle James | 21 Oct 2021 | 00:12:28 | |
Episode 9 introduces Jack's Uncle James, retired school teacher. Helen phones Susie, who is visiting Jack in Liverpool, but as is her wont, Susie has gone out without her phone. The result is Helen and Uncle James getting to know each other, sharing thoughts about the educational system and the impending demise of the English vocabulary. Is it possible this is just an 'old people' problem? James is played by Liverpool actor Chris Darwin. You can help to support all the freelance artists who contribute their time and talents to make this podcast by donating the price of a cup of coffee via BuyMeACoffee.com/amIoldyet. Thanks for listening. Stay safe.
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| From Russia with ?? | 07 Oct 2021 | 00:10:28 | |
Episode 7 (Season 2) sees Helen and her granddaughter Susie about to take a trip to Lancashire to celebrate a birthday party. Helen likes to hand over the receipt to the recipient when she buys a gift, and Susie is not too sure that this is acceptable behaviour. Does this qualify as role reversal? Then a phone call from a stranger brings new complications. This week's guest performer is Liverpool actor, Roy Carruthers, in the role of Dimitri. Please help support our guest artists by donating the price of a drink, or by becoming a patron. And also, it's enormously helpful if you drop a comment on the website, letting us know what you think of the programme.
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| A Stroll in the Park with a Swing | 23 Sep 2021 | 00:16:54 | |
Helen sets off to a different park for her walk, and finds a 'big kid' swing. As she walks, she ponders the state of the world, human exceptionalism, how trees communicate with each other, and also surprises herself with a few random memories. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast if you can, or leave a comment on the website at https://am-I-old-yet.com. And if you are able to make a small donation, or join up as a patron, we'd be most grateful.
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| About the New Podcast | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:03:40 | |
So new, that I haven't finished writing it yet. But I'm excited enough to want to share with you something about it. Once I've finished writing, there will be a full cast readthrough, then recording and all the production work begins. But in the meantime, there will be the odd glimpse into whatever Helen is getting up to, in preparation for Season 10. If you have clicked on 'subscribe' or 'follow' in your podcasting app, you'll be notified whenever there's something new to listen to. And if you invite just one other person to listen to "Am I Old Yet? " - well, it would help to keep it going.
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| Keeping Up With the Zeitgeist | 26 Aug 2021 | 00:11:32 | |
Season 2 is on! Helen (in London) and her old US college friend Joey (in Sydney) are chatting on Zoom, when Joey gets an unexpected phone call from Sadie, another college friend, who lives in New Hampshire, and connects her up with Helen. The joys of modern technology! They muse on the way Shakespeare is the voice of the Zeitgeist, and what? Rozzie never died, said she? Introducing Judi Lehrhaupt as Sadie, and a new theme tune, arranged by Mark Bunyan. Please support this independent, unfunded, volunteer run production—if you'd like it to continue—by donating the price of a cuppa at Buy Me a Coffee, or by becoming a regular patron on Patreon.com.
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| Trailer for Season 2 | 19 Aug 2021 | 00:08:29 | |
Before launching Season 2 next week, here's a recap of all the characters, the who, what, where and why from Season 1. And please, if you are enjoying it, share it with your friends! Thank you so much.
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| Nana Surprise | 13 Aug 2021 | 00:06:58 | |
Here's a short bonus episode to keep you going while you wait for Season 2. Two Nanas, Helen and Nanny Louise, get together on the phone to chat about their grandchildren (Susie and Jack, who are dating) and something about the rules of grammar. They manage to surprise each other—as old people often do! Written and performed by Flloyd Kennedy. Check out the website https://amIoldyet.com for background information. And if you are enjoying the programme, please support with a small donation, if you can. You can "Buy Me a Coffee", or become a Patreon with a regular subscription.
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| The Cat Leaps Out of the Bag | 05 Aug 2021 | 00:13:02 | |
Final episode of Season 1 for the audio comedy podcast "Am I Old Yet?". The ageing Helen believes she has discovered her daughter Janey's secret, but needs to be tactful. Janey has finally accepted that her mother is not middle aged any more. And an unexpected visitor opens up a whole new can or worms... Introducing Frances Broudie Oldbridge as the visitor. Please rate and review in your favourite podcast app, or leave a comment on the website. There is no outside funding for the podcast, so if you'd like to help enable it to continue, you can Buy Me a Coffee , or become a Patron on Patreon.
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| Cheese Shop Cafe Encounters | 29 Jul 2021 | 00:11:05 | |
Helen makes a new friend who bumps into her (literally) at the Cheese Shop Cafe. Turns out they have a mutual acquaintance in Rene, the young Scot who rescued Helen's cheese in a previous episode (#14). Meanwhile Charlie, Susie's friend from uni, has retired his Polish alter ego Piotr. About time too! Scots actress Morag Stark joins the TMT ensemble to play the role of Auntie Jean. Christopher McDougall reprises his double act of Rene and Charlie, and Flloyd Kennedy is Helen. You can support our team by donating the price of a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/AmIOldYet, or by becoming a Patron at Patreon.com. And if you enjoy this episode, drop a word in the comments on the website at https://amIoldyet.com/reviews
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| Rockhampton Daze | 22 Jul 2021 | 00:11:18 | |
Helen's great-niece Georgie is visiting her parents, Flora and Walter, and her grandmother Marian (Helen's sister) in Rockhampton, in Central Queensland. She has booked a Skype call with Helen, who is running late—as usual. Cast: Allana Noyes plays Georgie and Flora Robert (Bob) Ashdown plays Wally Flloyd Kennedy plays Helen, Janey and Marian. This little comedy show is a Home Made production. In other words, I make it in my home. It would be wonderful, if you enjoy it, if you would rate and review it in your favourite podcasting app. And you can also support it by donating the price of a cup of coffee, or by becoming a Patreon Patron here. More details about the show, and the performers, at https://amIoldyet.com/
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| When a Good Plan Comes Together | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:14:36 | |
Episode 10, the grand finale of Season 9, and don't you just love it when a beloved quote from The A Team fits the bill? Helen's plan is actioned by Demeter, Goddess of Nature and Harvests, and by the way, just in case you think those 3D printed houses made out of plastic waste is all made up, here is a link to just one construction company who is doing it already. https://youtu.be/hLQMoKDCo7U?si=DkGIFosl4VY3jdw4 The cast is Wendy Lap - as Moira McGinty Flloyd Kennedy - as Demeter, Helen, Kirsteen Walkman. Susie and Janey The music is composed and performed by John T La Barbera. Sound FX TunePocket-Ticking-Smiles-Mischievous-Intro^ TunePocket-Colossus TunePocket - Time Passing Birds in the Park - recorded in Aigburth, Liverpool by Flloyd. Train - recorded on the Avanti West train from London Euston to Liverpool by Flloyd Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one off tip of $1 or £1 (or more) or take out a monthly subscription. Transcript is available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/s9e10
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| Houston Calling | 01 Jul 2021 | 00:10:54 | |
Four of the original gang of five from Helen's student days are now back in touch with each other,. Esme (Essie) calls from her home in Houston, Texas, and the conversation touches on old memories as well as future possibilities. Why do we still feel obliged to comment on each other's appearance? Guest performances this week from Joanna Cazden as Essie, Amy Stoller as BethAnn, and Bibi as Honey. More details . Please rate and review the podcast. And you can click here to support the programme by becoming a Patron—with added benefits..
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| Neil Gaiman Envy | 24 Jun 2021 | 00:14:43 | |
Helen enjoys a catchup Facetime call with her publisher friend Joey. They swap old lady experiences of diminishing dietary possibilities, and short walks. Helen confesses a desire to be more like Neil Gaiman. And Janey drops by to borrow yet another children's book. Performed and produced by Flloyd Kennedy. The music for this episode is "When the Whole World Opens Up Again" by Joanna Cazden. You can find it on Youtube here. Please support the podcast with a single donation, or by becoming a Patron here. And we'd love it if you could rate and review here.
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| The Problem with Janey | 17 Jun 2021 | 00:12:06 | |
102 year old Nana next door is off for the weekend to visit her pals. Meantime, Susie has been on the phone to Janey about Helen's escapade at the Cheese Shop, and Janey is in a panic. Helen won't take kindly to being scolded. The closing music, "When I Was a Little Girl", is based on a traditional English folk song "Kingston Hill", and is available on Bandcamp. All the voices provided by Flloyd Kennedy. Please support the podcast HERE
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| Remembrance of Things Past | 27 May 2021 | 00:11:37 | |
Memories can be a comfort, or a cause of distress. And when memories disappear, it's hard to know who feels it the most. Helen's older sister likes to ring up from her home in Rockhampton, Queensland, to check up on some old memories. Helen is still struggling to write down some of hers, worrying that daughter Janey might be upset. But we can always learn something new about our nearest and dearest. Cast: Flloyd Kennedy: Helen, Janey, Marian. The image of Fraser Island is courtesy of Rulz.rishi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
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| Has Pattie Got a Secret? | 20 May 2021 | 00:11:25 | |
Well, who hasn't? When old friends meet up after many years, it's good to share. And when old people need to share, it's good to have friends who understand what you are going through. Helen and Pattie have a lot of catching up to do. Helen and her daughter Janey seem to be happy enough to keep their own counsel—for the time. Cast: Jane Vicary as Pattie Flloyd Kennedy as Helen and Janey
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| A Blast from the Past | 12 May 2021 | 00:16:53 | |
The bond between grandparent and grandchild can be very special, and also sometimes it can turn into a minefield. Janey is not happy that Helen knew about Susie's boyfriend before she did. And Helen receives a surprise package with no return address. Memories can also be a minefield, with unexploded bombs lying in wait. As if surviving a pandemic weren't challenging enough, family relationships still need to be tended and mended. This episode also includes the track "There's No Such Place as Away" from Awkward Strangers.
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| A Small Insurrection | 30 Apr 2021 | 00:10:30 | |
Janey is nothing like her mother... however, one simple phone call could change all that. Some daughters love to confide in their mothers, but Janey has a secret she really doesn't want Helen to know about. And vice versa. Who will give way first? Could it be that they are actually like two peas in a pod?
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| Trees for Houses | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:15:27 | |
Episode 9, the penultimate episode of Season 9 and Helen's plan to turn trees into homes for the homeless is starting to take shape. How does she do it? Listen on.. This week's cast is Frankii Phoenix (as Serena Narain), and Flloyd Kennedy as everybody else. The music is by John T La Barbera (listen to more on Spotify). SFX - Freesound.org Car Horn - 547667__duranburrus__car-horn Tunepocket.com TunePocket-Ticking-Smiles-Mischievous-Intro^ TunePocket-Office-Desk-Phone-Ring-1-48K-24B^ Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one off tip of $1 or £1 (or more) or take out a monthly subscription. Transcript is available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/s9e9
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| Bonus: "Am I Old Yet?" poem | 25 Apr 2021 | 00:03:08 | |
I wrote this poem last July, shortly after the first lockdown began to open up. The acting college where I had been teaching voice part time prior to lockdown invited me to come back into the studio to teach, and I didn't consider it safe—for myself, or for the students—so I declined. It occurred to me that I would almost certainly never be offered such work again. I had been extremely lucky to have kept on teaching at the tertiary level for as long as I had, well into my 70s. Thoughts on ageing weren't new to me. But this seemed more pressing, especially with all the understanding by that stage that anyone over 80 was especially vulnerable to Covid-19. When 80 is only 4 years away, and those years are accelerating by faster than a Formula 1 car driven by Jensen Button, it feels like tomorrow. Hence this poem. It was published in October 2020 as part of the collection "Sunsets & Kites", which is available from Amazon online. Enjoy! And stay safe. Image courtesy @gsultangeorge
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| More Secrets | 23 Apr 2021 | 00:11:03 | |
Helen seeks peace and quiet in the garden (note to self: don’t take the phone with you). Susie is being harassed by Janey. Janey receives a surprise challenge from Georgie. Georgie is sworn to secrecy. How many secrets can one family sustain? Cast: Georgie -Allana Noyes Helen, Janey - Flloyd Kennedy
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| A Different Perspective | 15 Apr 2021 | 00:13:12 | |
Sparks fly when daughter Janey comes for lunch, and when the phone rings, Helen is challenged by an old friend to see things from a slightly different angle.
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| Saving Grounds | 08 Apr 2021 | 00:11:11 | |
Helen has a crisis in the kitchen, but is it because she is old, or just stupid? 102-year-young Nana from next door has something to say on the subject. Meanwhile, Helen still hasn't told Janey about the book.
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| Caught Out | 01 Apr 2021 | 00:11:52 | |
Helen may have let something slip that she'd rather her family didn't know about. And daffodils from Janey's garden won't help. But she's delighted to receive a call from her Great Niece, Georgie, (Allana Noyes) now living and working in Sydney. Sometimes it helps to have connections...
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| Finish the Book | 26 Mar 2021 | 00:11:35 | |
Helen is pleased to discover that she didn't upset her very elderly neighbour, who has set her a puzzle instead. Granddaughter Susie calls up, seeking advice on her uni assignment. And what is Alexa on about?
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| Flowers for the Birthday Girl | 15 Mar 2021 | 00:12:44 | |
Helen is excited to receive a bunch of beautiful flowers. Is there a secret admirer? Or is her highly strung daughter, Janey, right to be suspicious? Helen finds her tactfulness filter slipping, and Janey holds her own!
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| Speaking as a "not so young person" | 12 Mar 2021 | 00:09:27 | |
Helen’s over-protective daughter Janey has gone home, but can't seem to let go, and Helen is over it. It’s time to face facts, and Helen wants to call things by their proper names. Granddaughter Susie also needs a bit of a shake-up.
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| Kind Like Sharon | 11 Mar 2021 | 00:11:14 | |
An audio drama/comedy written, performed and produced by Flloyd Kennedy. Helen is in her 70s, happily living on her own in her London flat, except when her family decide to invade her space “to look after her”, or because they want her to fix them. Episode 1: Helen is having enough trouble coping with her ageing body and mind, let alone her bossy daughter who is staying with her in the latest lockdown, when a disturbing phone call creates a challenge and leads to a new lease of life on her own terms.
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| Saving Mina | 04 Apr 2024 | 00:13:48 | |
Episode 8 continues on with Susie, Charlie and the goddess/nymph Cyllene at Helen's place, coming up with a plan and finding out what Susie and Charlie are up to. Zeus and Hera settle into the homeless shelter, and carry on arguing about who's entitled to help whom. I'm so proud to have been included in the AIRMedia AMPLIFY New Voices programme this year. The workshops are helping enormously with upgrading our marketing and promotional skills. The rest of the cohort are all creating stunning podcasts and I encourage you to try them all. Here's a handy link. https://airmedia.org/announcing-airs-new-voices-amplify-fellows I'll include promos for some of them in future episodes. Meantime, here's your cast for this week's episode: Sarah Golding - Cyllene (goddess/nymph) Ira Seidenstein - Zeus Wendy Lap - Hera Tayo Aluko - Henry Flloyd Kennedy - Helen, Susie, Janey Music - John T La Barbera from his album "In The Labyrinth" SFX - footsteps - Flloyd walking in her boots phone alert - Flloyd's iPhone music of doom - Tunepocket Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one off tip of $1 or £1 (or more) or take out a monthly subscription. Transcript is available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/s9e8
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| A Rescue and a Plan`` | 29 Mar 2024 | 00:17:50 | |
Episode 7 finds Helen enjoying the sunshine in the garden with her neighbour, 103 year old Nana Madeleine. Zeus and Hera have no idea that they've become famous again, René is working part time as a barista in between acting jobs, and Helen calls on Susie and Charlie to help her to put her plan into action, with Cyllene tagging along. Do let me know if you prefer the longer episode! And do you enjoy my little meta digs? Cast: Ira Seidenstein as Zeus Wendy Lap as Hera Christopher McDougall as Hermes, Rene and Charlie Sarah Golding as Cyllene and Mrs Frogsholme Roy Carruthers as Mr Frogsholme Frances Broudie Oldridge as Josie Hawkins Flloyd Kennedy as Helen, Nana Madeleine and Susie Music: from John T Labarbera's album "In The Labyrinth" SFX: 547735__fmaudio__pulling-out-wooden-chair-and-sitting-down^ Freesound.org. Garden and cafe ambience, and footsteps recorded by Flloyd Kennedy Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one off tip of $1 or £1 (or more) or take out a monthly subscription. Transcript is available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/s9e7
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| Talking, Walking, Sorting | 22 Mar 2024 | 00:14:50 | |
The word is out, there are gods amongst us - on the bus even! And Helen manages to get Susie talking about what's going on with her and Charlie. - and to come to a decision! This week's episode is performed by: Roy Caruthers - as Kyrane and Mr Eric Frogshome Wendy Lap - as Sachelle Tayo Aluko - as Tunde, the camera operator Flloyd Kennedy - as Helen, Susie and Catriona The Brekky Show theme music is from Tunepocket.com The Episode theme music is from John T La Barbera's album "In the Labyrinth". SFX - walking in the park, recorded by Flloyd in Crown St Park. Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one off tip of $1 or £1 (or more) or take out a monthly subscription. Transcript is available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/s9e6
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| We've Got Bagels! | 15 Mar 2024 | 00:14:55 | |
Episode 5 and Helen finds dealing with Greek royalty to be a challenge. She seems to be able to manage her great age rather better than they do. Hashtag Not All Old People...fill in your own cliche. And Nana Madeleine is concerned about the welfare of Mina, the homeless lady. This weeks episode features: Wendy Lap as Hera, Ira Seidenstein as Zeus, Roy J Carruthers as Harry (from next door) and Flloyd plays Helen, Nana, Janey and Susan. The theme music is from John T La Barbera's album "In The Labyrinth". And the image for this episode is courtesy of the versatile Wendy Lap. Please help us to spread the word, gain more listeners. Tell your friends, and make sure they know they can find it in just about any podcasting app in the world! Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one off tip of $1 or £1 (or more) or take out a monthly subscription. Transcript is available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/s
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| Divine Dilemma and a Rooftop Parley | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:09:56 | |
Picking up from where we left off at the end of Episode 3, Helen enjoys a catchup coffee with her neighbours Jennifer, Harry and Nana Madeleine, while Hera and the children try find the 'buzzard' that flew off. Zeus thinks he's so clever, but he's not the only one who can transform in the wink of an eye. Cast: Ira Seidenstein - Zeus Wendy Lap - Hera Roy J Carruthers - Harry Sarah Golding - Cyllene Thank you so much for your support. Please remember to spread the word, tell your friends, your grandparents, your grandchildren. You're never too young, or too old, to enjoy a silly story about what other young, and not so young any more folk might get up to, if given half a chance. AND ANOTHER THING: check out Wendy Lap's podcast The Richard Osman Fan Club, for a very funny tale of derring-do - with me in it! https://lnns.co/HfugmUqKYeA Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one off tip of $1 or £1 (or more) or take out a monthly subscription. Transcript is available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/s
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| Feathered Friends | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:12:27 | |
Episode 3 finds Zeus and Hera visiting London for the first time (that we know of). Helen arrives home from her holiday and Suzie is up to something. This week's cast is: Wendy Lap - Hera, Moira McGinty, Child 2, Mina the homeless lady Ira Seidenstein - Zeus Sarah Golding - Darlene the lady on the bus, Child 1, Flloyd Kennedy - Helen, Jennifer, Susie Music is from John T La Barbera's album, "In the Labyrinth". SFX - Freesound.org 75526__robinhood76__01153-great-wings-in-motion 539954__douglasbrucelookca__roll-aboard-suitcase-rolling-on-hard-surface "Ambience, Children Playing, Distant, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) stilleto footsteps - koraci stikle.aif All other SFX recorded by Flloyd Kennedy. Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one off tip of $1 or £1 (or more) or take out a monthly subscription. Transcript is available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/s9e3
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| 100 Percent Fool Proof! (Really?) | 23 Feb 2024 | 00:14:07 | |
Helen takes the goddess Demeter to task for providing her with superpowers without any idea how to use them, and the goddess/nymph Cyllene seems to support her. Helen's on a mission to get it right next time. Please take a look at our crowdfunding campaign, to pay the actors (because they're worth it) and buy new equipment. https://fnd.us/AmIOldYet?ref=sh_1DCqMf Cast: Cyllene - Sarah Golding Dr Calumn Shrodinger - Christopher McDougall Helen, Demeter, Janey, Susie - Flloyd Kennedy Music - from "In the Labyrinth", composed and performed by John T La Barbera Written and directed by, editing and sound design - Flloyd Kennedy SFX: - Freesound.org 437462__arpeggio1980__outside-quiet-cafe-restaurant-crockery-stereo-atmos-atmosphere-wildtrack-ambience 326235__blu_150058__in-car-ambiance 635058__sillygrizzlies__walking-footsteps-on-wood 361165__funwithsound__door-open-and-close Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one off tip of $1 or £1, or take out a monthly subscription. Transcript is available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/s9e2
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| Somewhere in London | 16 Feb 2024 | 00:12:09 | |
Season 9 already! And Helen is getting back to 'normal' life, performing a poem live at a meeting of the Good and Deadly Poetry Society of South London. But those pesky Greek Gods can't leave her alone for long. The cast is: Henry - Tayo Aluko Raven - Frances Broudie Oldridge Helen - Flloyd Kennedy Cyllene - Sarah Golding. Music courtesy of John T La Barbera, from his album "In the Labyrinth". Editing, sound design and production by Flloyd Kennedy. SFX: Freesound.org 268628__gordonjcowan__cafe-20150326-edit 324190__kwahmah_02__applause-13 You'll also find us at https://facebook.com/amIoldyetpodcast https://instagram.com/am_I_Old_yet https://twitter.com/amIoldyet2 Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one of tip, or take out a monthly subscription. Transcript is available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/s9e1
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| Old People Do Listen to Podcasts! | 25 Jan 2024 | 00:03:43 | |
Well, Helen certainly does. Here she is, taking no prisoners when the dental receptionist seems to question her ability to keep up with modern technology. The podcast Helen is following "Somewhere On Earth Podcast" is an actual podcast (just like this one) only it focuses on developments in modern technology, and how they affect communities literally all over the world. And here is the link to find it. https://somewhereonearth.buzzsprout.com/. I love it, so of course Helen does too! The music is from "In the Labyrinth", composed and performed by John T LaBarbera. Season 9 of "Am I Old Yet" has now been written, and recording is due to start next week. It will take at least a couple of weeks to get the first episodes designed and edited, but believe me, it won't be long now! Meantime, if you would like to support me in my efforts to create a truly professional and entertaining podcast, with fully paid professional voice actors, here is our crowd-funding page: https://fnd.us/AmIOldYet?ref=sh_1DCqMf
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| Allana Noyes - a tribute | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:38:07 | |
Bonus episode: Welcome to this personal tribute to my very dear friend Allana Noyes, who sadly passed away recently after a short illness. This is a compilation of the episodes in which Allana played Helen's Great Niece Georgie, and Georgie's mother Flora. For those of you who knew Allana, I hope you enjoy hearing her again, and for those who didn't, I trust you will enjoy her remarkable talent and joyous energy. She is sadly missed. Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one off tip of $1 or £1 (or more) or take out a monthly subscription. Transcript is available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/allana-noyes-a-tribute
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| A Gaelic Encounter | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:10:18 | |
Bonus Ep: Helen gets a lesson in Scots Gaelic over a cup of tea and a piece of Ilse's wonderful chocolate at the Cheese Shop Cafe. This bonus episode features my sister-in-law, Mabel Macarthur as the Gaelic lady, and was recorded on her dining table on the Isle of Tiree, in the Inner Hebrides during my recent mini break. Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one off tip of $1 or £1 (or more) or take out a monthly subscription. Transcript is available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/a-gaelic-encounter
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| Are You Old Yet? Dancing into Elderhood with Linda Wilton | 08 Oct 2023 | 00:36:03 | |
BONUS EPISODE: Linda Wilton, Argentine Tango specialist, has been dancing and teaching dance for most of her life. She trained in Argentine Tango with Juan Carlos Copez. Linda shares some of her story with Flloyd Kennedy, and also her thoughts about the process of ageing, and how she is adapting so that she may continue dancing for many years to come. In the cover image, Linda (centre) is being honoured at the 2023 La Feria festival in Liverpool, by Francisco Carrasco (right), Director of Luma Creations, for her work, including bringing the wonderful Argentine Tango singer Martin Alvarado (on the left) to Liverpool. Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one of tip, or take out a monthly subscription. Transcript is available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/s8e9
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| Epilogue - and now for something completely different | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:13:34 | |
Episode 8 brings Season 8 to a conclusion with the Epilogue. Zeus reads the riot act to his disobedient children Artemis and Hermes, and his granddaughter Persephone. Helen gets good news on the political front from Serena (Jonas Scillily's secretary) and Rene's acting career is launched. Featuring Ira Seidenstein as Zeus, Christopher McDougall as Hermes, Rene, and as Rene playing David Balfour, Frankii Phoenix as Serena and John Warner returning as Helen's son-in-law, Jonathan. The theme music for the fictional TV adaptation of "Kidnapped" is "The Bonny Braes of Elcho", written and performed by Julian Goodacre, from his CD "Some of Me Tunes, Some of Me Pipes". The episode theme music is "In the Labyrinth", and the music in the family room is "Mandrugada (Dawn)" both from John T LaBarbera's album "In the Labyrinth". Pixabay: Footsteps on Gravel: https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=6133 Brakes 065421_nissan-skyline-gtr-brakes-38471^ Car braking -110065^ sliding-door-69282 Freesound: 73730__galarne__cadillac-stop 352744__rosebugg__car-stopping 276602__alfrodou__dishes-crashing-2-platos-rotos-2 Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one of tip, or take out a monthly subscription. Transcript is available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/s8e8
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| Devil in the Detail | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:17:26 | |
Ep 7 and Helen finds herself delivered to wherever it is that the Trickster Gods (Anansi, Loki and Hermes) have arranged to meet up with the Minister for Talking Garbage to 'do a deal'. Now the tricky business really kicks off. Cast: Christopher McDougall as Hermes, Roy J Carruthers as Loki, Tayo Aluko as Anansi and Matthew Field as silly Jonas Scillilly. Music: John T LaBarbera In the Labyrinth (Season theme) Dance of the Ancient Spider SFX - Freesound.org 75526__robinhood76__01153-great-wings-in-motion^ 341779__klankbeeld__manwalk-emptymall-indoors-01-160327_00 Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one off tip of $1 or £1, or take out a monthly subscription. Transcript is available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/s9e7
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| Destiny Calls | 24 Aug 2023 | 00:12:19 | |
Ep 6 finds René's acting career taking off, while Artemis and Persephone persuade Helen that her super hero journey is in need of a lift, and they are just the beings to give it to her. Christopher McDougall plays René, Matthew Field plays Tom Maximan. I do the others. SFX - free sound.org 75526__robinhood76__01153-great-wings-in-motion Music - John T Labarbera In the Labyrinth Song of the Goddess Diana Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one of tip, or take out a monthly subscription. Transcript is available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/s8e6
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| Tricky Question... | 17 Aug 2023 | 00:12:03 | |
Helen's granddaughter Susie is impatient for some action on cleaning up the planet, but Helen is still reluctant to use her 'super' powers. Meanwhile, the Trickster Gods of the world are holding a gathering, which could be a bit dodgy. With Roy Carruthers as Loki, Tayo Aluko as Anansi and Christopher McDougall as Hermes. Also featuring a cameo appearance from Chloe the purring cat. If you'd like to hear the rest of the season in advance of the weekly releases, sign up to be a Patron at https://patreon.com/amIoldyet with either a small donation, or a regular subscription. I'm going to need some major crowdfunding support to keep going beyond this season. Thanks for listening. Stay safe. SFX "Cat, Screaming, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one off tip of $1 or £1, or take out a monthly subscription. Transcripts are available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/s8e5
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| Family Feud and a Friendly Catchup | 10 Aug 2023 | 00:13:31 | |
There's trouble on Mt Olympus, when Zeus (Ira Seidenstein) arrives home to find out what his favourite child Hermes (Christopher McDonald) has been up to. Rene (also Christopher McDonald) gets the result from his audition for "Kidnapped", and Helen (Flloyd Kennedy) is called to a meeting in the park with Demeter and Seffi (also Flloyd). Lots going on as the adventure continues... Freesound.org: 191814__denis-chapon__big-wooden-door-open-close 519447__softdistortionfx__wood-footsteps-1 364903__tieswijnen__cooking-boiling 380828__axiologus__pot-of-water-boiling All other sound fx recorded by me. Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one off tip of £1 or $1, or take out a monthly subscription. Transcripts are available on the episode website https://amIoldyet.com/s8e4
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