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Susie has lunch with her grandmother Helen, then heads off to visit her parents. Helen calls daughter Janey to let her know Susie is on her way, and Jonathan answers the phone. Jonathan is also from Australia originally, so he and Helen have some cultural tropes in common, like the…
Season 2 is on! Helen (in London) and her old 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…
Use Your Brain! A ditty by Flloyd (with 2 Ells) Kennedy on the mind/brain conundrum. More about Flloyd at https://flloydkennedy.com. Also, check out the podcast "Am I Old Yet?" at https://am-I-old-yet.com. Lyrics: Use your brain. Use your brain It sits in your head and it waits in vain for you…
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. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/amIoldyet) • Please donate to our crowdfunding campaign, so…
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…
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…
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…
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. This little comedy show is a Home Made production. In other words, I make it in…
The sun is out, and Helen joins Nana Madeleine from next door for a natter in the garden. The birds are singing, as the 102 year old and the 77 year old toss some ideas around regarding family, depression and whether humanity has passed Peak Evolution. Please support the podcast…
Helen tries to dodge a few bullets when she finds herself in between her granddaughter Susie and Susie's boyfriend Jack. It would be helpful if she could ever learn to think before she speaks. Liverpool legend Mark Porter returns to the show in the role of Jack. Please support the…
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…
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. The music for this episode is "When…
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…
Susie and Helen enjoy a rendezvous in the park, and the subject of a marriage proposal comes up. A visit to the Cheese Shop Cafe provides an unexpected turn of events, as the Polish waiter is not quite as he seems. This episode features guest performer Christopher McDougall, and the…
Helen gets a fright while out shopping for cheese, and makes a new friend. It's always best not to jump to conclusions. In this week's episode, she might just find the answer to her question from someone much, much younger. Special guest artist is actor, singer, musical director, and graduate…
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…
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…
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…
It is a sign of the times that a phone call from an unknown caller has to be assumed to be a scammer. Helen decides to take them on, but she gets more than she bargained for. And is sweet Susie turning into a banshee? This episode also includes the…
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…
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…
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? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/amIoldyet) • Please donate to…
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. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/amIoldyet) • Please donate to our crowdfunding campaign, so that we can pay the performers and upgrade recording equiment.…
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. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/amIoldyet) • Please donate to our crowdfunding campaign, so…
