Artist Melinda Gebbie in conversation with Joanna Neary.

In this episode, Melinda talks about both funny and deeply touching memories surrounding books, from childhood experiences, fiery friendships and a nurturing art teacher to surviving trauma, fights and bans.

Books discussed include: The Little Princess by Frances Hodgkin Burnett, Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis, The Female Approach by Ronald Searle and Melinda Gebbie’s Greatest Fits.

Music by Hedluv

Mastered by Paul Mclean

Produced and presented by Joanna Neary

No swears but adult themes. Warning: towards the end of the episode (at 41.30 to 43.20) Melinda talks about escaping and reporting a traumatic sexual attack.

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Environmental Scientist and poet Carly Riley takes nature novice Joanna Neary on a splashy pond dip at Trelusback wildlife in the late winter months, when the little creatures were emerging.

With Keith Wilson of Trelusback Foundation for Wildlife Conservation.

The second part of the show is a magazine show with poetry, book extracts and a draw-a-long based on a lesson on plankton at Barncoose CP School (RIP), with housewife Celia Jesson.

With music by Hedluv.

No swears but we do use cheeky slang.

From Episode 9 onwards, this podcast is supported by listeners via Patreon

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Host comedian Joanna Neary chats with film-maker Iain Neary about a true story yet to be told. In 2001, aged 24, Joanna’s brother Iain, encouraged by his then girlfriend, replied to an advert to join a ship’s crew for the adventure of a lifetime. ’30 Crew Members Wanted…’ In spite of everything that came next, Iain kept a diary during the voyage. This is it.

Contains swears.

With music by Pad Mclean and Hedluv.

Made with funding support from Arts Council England.

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