Northern News
Plosive
Comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill – two Northerners living in London – are on a mission to find the juiciest stories from their hometowns and beyond. Join them each week as they scour the local rags of the North to find the stories you didn’t know you needed to know.
Do you have news from the North? Found a story in your local paper? Email it to Ian and Amy at [email protected]
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Get Over It (with guest correspondent Phil Wang)
Northern News
03/23/23 • 45 min
Wondering what the bloody hell's been going on up North? Ian and Amy have got you covered.
This week's stories include an unusual restaurant menu in Leyland, and a Hull drugs operation that may or may not be exactly like an episode of Miami Vice.
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Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected].
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Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Photography by Jonathan Birch.
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04/20/23 • 33 min
Amy and Ian bring you the funniest stories from up t'north.
Making headlines this week are some outrageous requests at a hotel in Hull, and a very fishy salesman in Whitby.
Featuring guest correspondent Fatiha El-Ghorri.
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Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected].
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And follow Fatiha El-Ghorri on Twitter @fatihaelghorri and Instagram @fatiha.elghorri
Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Photography by Jonathan Birch.
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06/01/23 • 41 min
Amy and Ian make sure you're up to date with the juiciest stories from up north.
In the news this week is a ghoulish underwear thief in Hull, and a rather overpriced burger.
Featuring guest correspondent Isy Suttie.
Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.
Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected].
Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast
And follow Isy Suttie on Twitter @Isysuttie
Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Photography by Jonathan Birch.
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03/16/23 • 43 min
Read all about it! Amy and Ian scour the papers for the best stories from up North.
Headlines this week include the story of a questionable PhD thesis, and a beloved pet returns in the strangest place.
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Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected].
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Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Photography by Jonathan Birch.
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04/13/23 • 41 min
Ian and Amy trawl through the newspapers of the North to bring you all the juiciest stories.
Top news this week is the return of the World Gravy Wrestling Championships, and a judge who is desperately trying to find the mute button on Zoom.
Featuring guest correspondent Jessica Fostekew.
Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.
Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected].
Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast
And follow Jessica Fostekew on Twitter and Instagram @jessicafostekew
Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Photography by Jonathan Birch.
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Spice Gulls (with guest correspondent Tamsyn Kelly)
Northern News
08/03/23 • 41 min
Amy and Ian are buzzin' to tell you what's been going on up North.
Top stories this week include a man who has been refused membership to a golf club, and some seagulls with an unexpected vice.
Featuring guest correspondent Tamsyn Kelly.
Tamsyn will be at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with her show 'Crying in TK Maxx' from 2-27 August. For tickets head to edfringe.com.
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Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected].
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And follow Tamsyn on Twitter and Instagram @TamsynKelly
Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das or Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Photography by Jonathan Birch.
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Northern News – Trailer
Northern News
02/21/23 • 1 min
Coming this Thursday 9th March... Comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill – two Northerners living in London – are on a mission to find the juiciest stories from their hometowns and beyond.
Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast
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Smurf Blue (with guest correspondent Rosie Jones)
Northern News
03/09/23 • 42 min
Welcome to episode one of Northern News! A brand new comedy podcast hosted by Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill.
Top stories this week include a not-so-strange object found in some crisps and a very expensive sheep.
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Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected].
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Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Photography by Jonathan Birch.
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04/06/23 • 32 min
Amy and Ian have duly sifted through the news in the North to bring you even more weird and wonderful stories.
This week they've got the scoop on discontinued cereals in Hull, policing based menopause vest controversies and pizza cones.
Featuring guest correspondent Chris Cantrill.
Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.
Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected].
Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast
And follow Chis Cantrill on Twitter: @callmecantrill and Instagram: @chris_cantrill
Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Photography by Jonathan Birch.
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04/27/23 • 41 min
Hull-ite Amy and Goolie Ian are on a mission to keep up with the news up north.
This week's stories include Goole's bid for city status, and a vegan child that's got a bit of a meaty-sheen.
Featuring guest correspondent Nick Helm
Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.
Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected].
Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast
And follow Nick on Twitter and Instagram @thenickhelm
Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Photography by Jonathan Birch.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Northern News have?
Northern News currently has 125 episodes available.
What topics does Northern News cover?
The podcast is about News, Improv, Comedy, Podcasts and Comedy Interviews.
What is the most popular episode on Northern News?
The episode title 'Get Over It (with guest correspondent Phil Wang)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Northern News?
The average episode length on Northern News is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of Northern News released?
Episodes of Northern News are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Northern News?
The first episode of Northern News was released on Feb 21, 2023.
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