THE SHY LIFE PODCAST

Here we are for episode 737! In a change (yet again!) to the scheduled edition this time Martin Holmes is here to have a grumble whilst Trowby and Lisa go all 3-2-1 on us! Martin and Mr Yeti discuss such subjects as dentists, pet psychics, keeping up with popular trends and all manner of other grumpiness! Trowby and Lisa's game takes us out for a leisurely cruise! Thanks to all my guests for their help this time around! Our next episode, #738 should be the one originally scheduled - but we're not sure yet - so watch this space! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have comments - you can even send a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Luca and Udio. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. The links for this episode were recorded on the 7th October 2024 - Martin's grumbles were recorded way back on the 16th August 2023, whilst Trowby and Lisa's 3-2-1 segment was recorded on the 17th April 2024. Please note: the 3-2-1 segment was recorded before Yeti Uncle John got his new taxi from Charlotte... but goodness knows what he did with this one; or does he now have two!?!

Here we are for episode 736! In which Paul and Nick attempt to record but Hubert Gentry interrupts and eventually joins in! We also have a few poems - but by complete coincidence two of them were in our previous episode! All this and we have more SUTTON PARK clips which follow on from the ones that we shared in 734. Many thanks to our guests, Nick Goodman, Hubert Gentry and Toppie Smellie. On our next episode, #737, Ikk has a new money making scheme and needs some volunteers to help! (Yes, I know, we've been promising this one for a while!) Please 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, Udio, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo and artwork by Owen O, with some assistance and photos provided by Shy Yeti. All other episode content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. This episode was recorded on the 16th March 2024. The Sutton Park clips are from episodes #2201-2203 which were recorded on the 5th July 1998.

Here we are for episode 735; in which Paul looks back at his 6th collection, Lovesongs For The Bitter And Twisted, which he published 20 years ago! We also have a new Yeti / Udio song called CAT THIEF based on one of Paul's poems. Our next episode, #736 sees notoriously grumpy local resident Hubert Gentry interrupting one of Paul and Nick's recording sessions! Do 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, Udio and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo and artwork by Owen O, with some assistance and photos provided by Shy Yeti. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. Please note: I originally began recording this episode on the 20th March 2024, but was not happy with this sound quality and so began it again a few months later. Episode 735 was recorded between the 12th and 13th July 2024.

Here we are for episode 734! In a change to the scheduled programme Paul shares some stories of his Sutton Park days with Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John - and also with the listeners, of course! There are wedding bells and also some very strange goings on in the park with Basil, Bakov and some invisible killer deer! Thanks to all who helped film these episode so many years ago now! (Mainly George W and Lee F on this occasion!) Thanks also to Nick G for digitising all the existing tapes of Sutton Park - a mammoth undertaking indeed! This edition also features a brief return by The Chandlers and also Brother Graham and Neice Alena! Our next episode, #735 should be the one originally scheduled - but we're not sure yet - so watch this space! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have comments - you can even send a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Luca and Udio. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. The links for this episode were recorded on the 21st September 2024 and the Sutton Park episodes (#2192 to #2200), were filmed between the 7th June and 7th of July 1998.

Here we are for episode 733! In which a slightly depleted Chatterbox team team up to discuss - amongst other things, some of the silly names that Charles Dickens named his characters - not to mention ome celebrity birthdays for September, would you rather decisions and some flashbacks to previous shows. We also have a new song by Mr Yeti (featuring Udio) entitled CAT THIEF, based on one of Paul's poems from many years ago! On our next episode, #734, two of the regulars come up with a money making idea - and no, it has nothing to do with Yeti Uncle John, for a change! Please 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, Udio, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo and artwork by Owen O, with some assistance and photos provided by Shy Yeti. All other episode content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. This episode was recorded on the 17th August 2024.

Here we are for episode 732! In which Paul speaks with the three new recruits from last year - Gianluca, Levi and Mateusz to see how they survived a year on the show! We also have a few different versions of a song called YOUR LITTLE SECRET which was made using Udio, with lyrics by Mr Yeti! Thank you to Gianluca, Mateusz and Levi for their help with this edition! Our next episode, #733 sees the Chatterbox gang reunited... well... at least some of them; it was a little tough getting everyone together on the same day! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have comments - you can even send a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Luca and Udio. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. This episode was recorded between the 12th and 18th of August 2024.

Here we are for episode 731! In which a distress message from space leads to further mystery when the identity of kidnap victim appears to be quite a different face... but why?? We also have a new tune made using Udio called THE BLACK-EYED GROWL (in fact two versions!) and a diary report with Muffleyontour from his recent trip to Bali and Singapore! In our next episode, #732 Paul chats to his three new recruits, Mateusz, Gianluca and Levi about their first year as part of The Shy Life Podcast team! Do 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, Udio, Muffleyontour and Luca. THE BLACK-EYED GROWL has lyrics by Paul C and music by Udio. Sound effects are by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. The beginning of episode 731 was recorded on the 9th May 2023, but sadly the main recording session had to be postponed - I returned to it with a different special guest than intended and completed it between the 26th and the 30th November 2023. Muffleyontour's messages were recorded between the 31st July and the 6th August 2024. There were some additional recording made during the editing of this episode, on the 18th of August 2024, which also included Cuthbert's lines during this edition. Please note: The sound quality of this episode may vary due to it being recorded way up in outer space!!

Here we are for episode 730! In which Paul speaks to DJ and Toppie about the latest season of Matinee Minutiae as Toppie bows out! Our next show - #731 sees Mr Yeti receiving a distress message from space which leads to further mystery when the identity of a kidnap victim appears to be quite a different face... but why?? Do 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, Udio and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All clips from Matinee Minutiae are Copyright DJ Starsage and Toppie Smellie, 2023-2024. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. Episode 730 was recorded on Saturday the 3rd August 2024. PS A belated happy birthday to Toppie Smellie from all of The Shy Life Podcast gang! :)

Here we are for episode 729! This time we face a terrifying situation as Bettina finds herself targeted by a crazed fan and finds allies in the strangest of places... but is she wrong to trust her new comrade?! On our next episode, #730, we join Paul as he speaks to DJ Starsage and Toppie Smellie as they discuss the 6th season of their podcast Matinee Minutiae as it reaches it's summer season break! Please 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, Udio, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo and artwork by Owen O, with some assistance and photos provided by Shy Yeti. All other episode content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. This episode was recorded on the 22nd February 2024, with some small retakes recorded between the 2nd and the 3rd of August 2024.

Here we are for episode 728; in which Shy Yeti finds himself having dreams of his school days... it's really quite bizarre! We also get lost with Paul and Warren as they attempt to head for Richmond Park! It's not as easy as you'd think! We also have a new Udio song, with lyrics by Shy Yeti - it's called THE RAISIN INVASION and there are alternate versions available for your ears to appreciate! (Hopefully!) Thanks to our special guests this episode - The Very Honourable Mister Toppie Smellie and Master Mateusz De Grizzly! Our next episode, #729 sees Bettina's troubles increasing as she is confronted by a sinister stalker who wants to drive her to distraction! Do 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, Udio and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo and artwork by Owen O, with some assistance and photos provided by Shy Yeti. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. Episode 728 was recorded between the 30th December 2023 and the 17th January 2024, with our day trip with Warren recorded on the 21st July 2024.

Here we are for episode 727! In which Paul and the gang head for The Toy Hospital to find out how Scraffy is getting on; we also chat with Paul's new friend Gary from Dublin about some of his favourite music and films! We also have two new Ai songs; CHASING ECSTASY and LET'S GO! Thanks to our special guests, Mateusz (aka Grizzly) and Gary From Dublin! Our next episode, #728 sees Paul day dreaming about his school days - although how accurate the memories actually are is very much up to listener interpretation! We also join Paul and Warren as they get lost heading off to Richmond Park for a daytrip! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have comments - you can even send a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour and Luca. Shy Yeti songs created using Udio, this time we let Udio do its own thing - although I did guide the way it emerged. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. This episode was recorded in two segments - the visit to the Toy Hospital on the 21st February 2024 and our chat with Gary on the 11th July 2024.

Here we are for episode 726! In which Paul and Nick get really rather random all over again and we hear about Levi's recent trip to Taiwan! Random words in this episode include: INSPECTOR, BICYCLE, LAUNCH, BUS, SHY, BAG and SWIM, plus a number of random questions! This time there is also a quick detour into more random classic Dr Who stories. We also have two Ai songs - JUMP HIGH and LOST WITHIN THE LIGHTS. In our next episode, #727 Paul and the gang head for The Toy Hospital to find out how Scraffy is getting on; we also chat with Paul's new friend Gary from Dublin about some of his favourite music and films! Do 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. Shy Yeti songs created using Udio, this time we let Udio do its own thing - although I did guide the way. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. Episode 726 was recorded in two sessions - the random words on the 11th November 2023 and Levi's travel update on the 9th July 2024.

Here we are for episode 725! In which Bettina tales tells of encountering Charlotte, Paul goes for a day trip and Douglas gets a massive shock! Our next show - #726 sees Paul and Nick catching up to discuss some more random words and the anecdotes that they inspire! We also have a new song made using Udio, with lyrics by Mr Yeti - it's called SQUEAKY KERFURFFLE! Thanks to Mateusz, Gianluca and Calum for the help with making this episode! Do 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, Udio and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. Episode 725 was recorded in a number of blocks, Bettina's tales were recorded on 24th January 2024, Paul and Calum's day trip on 2nd July 2024 and Douglas's scene on the 2nd June 2024 (Boo) and the 5th July 2024 (Boo and Bettina!)

Here we are for episode 724! This time Paul finally gets to meet Muffleyontour in person - renowned listener and collaborator on the show! Follow them on their day out to Avebury! We also have some especially commissioned songs and Paul and Nick G also head back to March 1990 to compare diary entries. We also have a 3 different versions of a song concerning standing stones which fits thematically with this episode! All that and we have a vintage TV question from our new listener, Gary! On our next episode, #725, we hear a number of anecdotes about recent times when Bettina bumped into Charlotte Shade out and about on the town in London... Please 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. Shy Yeti songs created using Udio, with Shy Yeti / PJC for lyrics. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo and artwork by Owen O, with some assistance and photos provided by Shy Yeti. All other episode content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. This episode was recorded between the 8th and the 9th June 2024, with the diary entries recorded on the 15th August 2023.

Here we are for episode 723! In which YUJ comes up with a dodgy plan to impress Charlotte - but will Grizzly agree? In our extra material we also dive back into Fortnite with some of the regulars! Our next episode, #724 sees Paul finally gets to meet Muffley in person - renowned SLP listener and collaborator! Do 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, Udio, Harry Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo and artwork by Owen O, with some assistance and photos provided by Shy Yeti. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. Episode 723 was recorded on the 24th January 2024, with extra material recorded on the 26th November 2023,

Here we are for episode 722; in which Paul and Martin discuss the music stars of 1978! This time we discuss such acts as Kate Bush, Brian And Michael, The Bee Gees, Boney M, 10CC, The Boomtown Rats and Olivia Newton John - not to mention one or two more! We also join Paul on another occasion as he prepares to celebrate Harry's 50th birthday! Our next episode, #723 sees the return of Baby Grizzly... no, we're not being rude... but wait until you see how Grizzly ends up infant-sized this time! Do 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, Udio and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo and artwork by Owen O, with some assistance and photos provided by Shy Yeti. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. Please note: this edition was recorded in early 2023, so one or two of the comments are now slightly dated and one of the singers discussed has since passed away. Episode 722 was recorded on the 22nd of March 2023, with Harry's birthday segment recorded on location in London on the 15th June 2024.

Here we are for episode 721! In which Paul's return to live poetry performance suddenly escalate to ambitious levels! We also have some more Call My Bluff words to baffle and bamboozle Paul and Mateusz! Thanks to Darth Grizzly (aka Mateusz) for all his help with this edition of the show! Our next episode, #722 sees us catching up with Martin Holmes to discuss some more of the big music stars on the late 1970s. Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have comments - you can even send a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour and Luca. This episode also features the song ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - created using Udio, with lyrics by Shy Yeti. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. This episode was recorded on the 31st December 2023, with the quiz extra material recorded on 23rd March 2024 and a short message from the 4th January 2024.

Here we are for episode 720! Strewth! The birthday twin is back as Paul and Andy discuss the season finale episodes of 80's Australian soap opera juggernaut, Sons and Daughters! In our next episode, #721 Paul considers following ABBA's example by using a form of virtual reality to perform his poetry for him! This is going to come over just great on audio, we promise you listeners! Do 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. Shy Yeti songs created using Udio, with Shy Yeti / PJC for lyrics. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. Episode 720 was recorded on the 10th March 2024.

Here we are for episode 719! In which Paul gets chatting, whilst Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John have some rather unethical plans brewing! We also have four special guests and four new yeti songs! Our songs this time are A DAY IN THE LIFE OF CATHERINE CRUMB, DEELEY THE WERECAT, LOSING MY KEYS and MASTER TINY, GIANT JIM... They were made using Udio, but have lyrics by Shy Yeti. Our next show - #720 sees Andy the birthday twin returning for more chat about vintage Australian TV! Do 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, Udio and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. Episode 719 was recorded between the 12th and 30th May 2024.

Here we are for episode 718! This time we take an alternate look at Grizzly's recent visit as he spends a few days touring London with Paul, this time accompanied by the regulars - what will they all get up to? Thanks to Harry F - our special guest this time! This episode also includes the songs - LUCA THE TIME TRAVELLINF BEAR, SUTTON PARK (A VERY STRANGE PLACE) and BEST BET (2024 VERSION) which were created using Udio, with lyrics by Paul Chandler. On our next episode, #719, Paul is visiting his parent's and having a relaxing time speaking with some guests - but meanwhile Cromitty is attempting to lead Yeti Uncle John astray! Oh dear... Where will this all lead? Please 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, Harry F, Muffleyontour and Luca. Shy Yeti songs created using Udio, with Shy Yeti / PJC for lyrics. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo and artwork by Owen O, with some assistance and photos provided by Shy Yeti. All other episode content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. This episode was recorded between the 8th and the 15th April 2024.