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Am I Old Yet?

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June 30, 2023

Are You Old Yet? Transitioning into Elderhood with Margi Brown Ash. Part 1

First in a series of interviews/conversations with some friends and colleagues, all of whom have experienced their 70th birthdays. This one features Australian theatre-maker, performer, writer, collaborative mentor and arts supervisor, Margi Brown Ash (https://margibrownash.com) . We share some memories, ideas, thoughts on politics, elderhood and teaching pedagogies - among…

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June 22, 2023

Season 7 Bumper Edition

Here are all the episodes of Season 7 (or Part 2 of Helen's adventures as The Chosen One). Binge to your heart's content, or just hit the pause button whenever you feel like it. Cast Frances Broudie Oldridge - Marta Polensky, Josie Harkins Christopher McDougall - Hermes, Rene Ira Seidenstein…

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June 22, 2023

Are You Old Yet? Transitioning into Elderhood with Margi Brown Ash

First in a new series of podcast (AUDIO) conversations with the elders of my world wide community of creative friends and colleagues. Margi Brown Ash is an Australian theatre-maker, performer, writer, collaborative mentor and arts supervisor. She is also the Patron of Thunder's Mouth Theatre. Listen to the full conversation…

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June 15, 2023

Bonus- so close...

Flloyd with another update. The script is complete, and I've managed to meet some other podcasters not a 100 miles away. And by the way, do check out Carousel Radio, "a show and a podcast that is planned and presented by our learning disabled DJs and radio presenters. It’s one…

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June 8, 2023

Bonus: "The Day After the Big Kerfuffle"

Update on my halting progress, writing new episodes, a mini bonus episode featuring Christopher McDonald and myself improvising a scene that takes place the day after S7 Ep9 "What a Kerfuffle", and a shoutout to Matthew Dempsey's excellent horror fantasy podcast "The Stygian Chronicles". Enjoy. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/amIoldyet) •…

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May 27, 2023

Season 6 The Bumper Edition

Here it is, Season 6. All 8 episodes in one file for your binging pleasure. Shortly before Helen's 80th birthday, she suddenly develops a mysterious superpower that could save the planet. What will her family say? Can nice old ladies do such things? Isn't it usually teenagers who are The…

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May 25, 2023

Bonus: Lunch with Chris

The podcast is still on hiatus, working on the script for Season/Series 8. I was in London for the Podcast Show London 2023, and met up with actor Christopher McDougall for lunch. The traffic sirened around us, and the cafe door squeaked endlessly, yet we managed to record a snippet…

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May 20, 2023

Flloyd Kennedy showreel 2023

Flloyd Kennedy - clips from Fairy Bessie (performing with Fem de la Femme, Everyman Bistro, March 2023), In the Trade, The Baby Whisperer, Dopsu Plant Based Foods, Survival for Life.

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May 14, 2023

Poets of Ukraine! Part I

First half of the event celebrating the best of contemporary #ukrainian poets, presented by members of #DeadGoodPoetsSociety (#Liverpool) in association with Writing on the Wall's #WoWFest. 10th May 2023

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May 14, 2023

Poets of Ukraine! Part II

Second half of the poetry reading held at Leaf on Bold St, on 10th May 2023, celebrating the best of contemporary #ukrainianpoeltry. Dead Good Poets Society of Liverpool in association with #WringontheWall #WoWFest.

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May 14, 2023

Poets of Ukraine!

Poetry reading at Leaf on Bold St, Liverpool on 10th May 2023. Members of Dead Good Poets Society of Liverpool, supported by #WritingontheWall #WoWFest, presented the work of some of Ukraine's most exciting poets in : Yuliya Musakovska, Khrystia Vengryniuk, Natalia Leeshnevska, Victoria Amerlina, Galina Kruk and Yarnya Chornohuz.

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April 6, 2023

Ep 9: A Bit of a Kerfuffle - Part II

At last, the big finale. Helen finds herself the centre of attention, so she has to take advantage of the situation and see if she can get some real changes happening. The Greek Gods are there to make sure she's safe, Team Helen also in support. Pity it's all a…

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March 30, 2023

Ep 8: A Bit of a Kerfuffle (Part I)

At last, the big day has arrived, and Helen in a bit of a flap, getting ready to attend the 2023 UK Philanthropist of the Year Awards ceremony. She's wearing the fabulous one-off designer ball gown provided by the goddess Artemis, and Hermes is 'getting a lift'. What could possibly…

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March 23, 2023

S7 E7 Who's Got the Power?

Helen's oldest friend, Joey, has some thoughts on the subject. That Gala Dinner is getting closer all the time. At least, now we have some idea what it's in aid of - and litter bins have little to do with it. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/amIoldyet) • Please donate to our…

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March 16, 2023

S7 E6 Can You Keep a Secret?

...because I'm not sure Helen can. When her niece Georgina calls up from Sydney, Australia to find out what's with the strange dog who stopped by for a few days, Helen struggles to keep shtum. But then, Georgie may have some helpful ideas. You can support the programme by sharing…

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March 10, 2023

Fairy Bessie sings "What the F***?"

Performed for Fem De La Femme, at the Everyman Bistro, on 23rd Feb, 2023. Flloyd Kennedy (#Flloydwith2Ells). www.flloydkennedy.com

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March 9, 2023

S7 E5 Park Bench Chatting

Helen is alone again, as the dog Hermes has gone off to Australia to visit her granddaughter Susie, and to enlist the stray dogs there to join in the litter cleaning campaign. She's enjoying a quiet early morning moment on her favourite park bench when she is joined by a…

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March 2, 2023

S7 E4 That Dog Sure Gets Around

Helen's new friends, a couple of Ancient Greek Gods, are at least attempting to be helpful. Hermes in the form of a dog is staying with Helen in her London flat. Helen's neighbour Jennifer offers help out, and Susie, Helen's granddaughter calls up from Sydney with some exciting news and…

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Feb. 23, 2023

S7 E3 Home Again, Jiggety Jig

Helen's mathematician friend Misha has a plan to tidy up the sky littering problem started by Helen and the stray dogs, and Helen has been befriended by a couple of Greek Gods. As you do. Janey agrees to take her home at last, and the BBC World Service has some…

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Feb. 23, 2023

Trailer: Am I Old Yet? Season 7 Episode 3

Season 7 "SuperHelen II: Who's in Charge Here?" landed 2 weeks ago. Here is a trailer for Episode 3 "Home Again Jiggety Jig" in which Helen gets personal with some Ancient Greek Gods. www.amIoldyet.com for links to your favourite podcasting apps.

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Feb. 16, 2023

S7 E2 Beware the Greeks Bearing Gifts

Helen's friendly walking companion is not a stray dog after all. And she has a name. And those pesky Greek women just cannot leave her alone. But there does seem to be some clarity emerging at last. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/amIoldyet) • Please donate to our crowdfunding campaign, so that…

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Feb. 10, 2023

S7 Recap - the story so far...

Before you dive into Season 7 - or if you are new to the podcast, you might like to check out just how our heroine Helen, aged 78, discovered that she is, in fact, a Super heroine. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/amIoldyet) • Please donate to our crowdfunding campaign, so that…

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Feb. 9, 2023

S7 E1 Blown Away

And we're back! Season 7 finds Helen still in her 'safe house' in a parallel universe, trying to come to terms with her new founds 'super power' for blowing stuff into the air. She has been befriended by a local dog, and a walk through the woods leads to a…

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Feb. 9, 2023

Am I Old Yet? The Recap!

Season 7 is about to begin, so here's a recap of Season 6, in which Helen found herself with a surprising superpower, and no idea what to do with it!

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