Second Anniversary Spesh! "What's A Podcast?"

Would you believe it? Two whole years of Tony Slattery’s Rambling Club! And to celebrate, we’ve invited a few friends into the shed for a special gathering.

There is, however, a slight hitch. The bingo machine, having served us faithfully for two years, has finally decided to take a well-earned rest. The gears are grinding, the balls have stopped rolling, and the great outdoors will have to manage without us for once. So, with no numbers to guide us and no particular destination in mind, we settle down for a good old-fashioned natter.

Joining Paul Carmichael and Allan Lear are Erica Lear, Mark Hutchinson, James Payton, Jessica Mann and our very own mayor of the village, Rowland Rivron. Together, we look back at how the Rambling Club came into being, how a slightly mad idea became a podcast, and how Tony’s extraordinary ability to talk about absolutely anything gave the whole thing its heart.

There are stories of first encounters, improvised mayhem, unexpected friendships and the sheer joy of being on stage with a man who could take a conversation somewhere nobody else could possibly have anticipated. Mark shares memories of Tony away from the spotlight, while James and Jess recall the delight, danger and occasional impropriety of performing alongside him.

We also reflect on Tony’s remarkable talent, his kindness, his generosity towards fellow performers, and the importance of keeping his work and spirit alive. There are laughs, a few poignant moments, and at least one story involving a rather spectacular misunderstanding at a funeral.

So pull up a chair, make yourself comfortable, and join us for a special anniversary gathering. The bingo machine may have gone quiet, but there’s certainly no shortage of things to talk about.

And this time, we’re staying in the shed.

Paul's new podcast, A Life with Paul Carmichael, is out now on every podcast app!

iTunes-> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-life-with-paul-carmichael/id6819710823

Spotify-> https://open.spotify.com/show/1aUTKyq2vZ1v9BGTEZCAmB?si=2Fc39XxgRsqzlhH6uaOb-Q&utm_source=copy-link

Presented by Paul Carmichael & Allan Lear

With their special guests Mark Hutchenson, Roland Rivron, Jessica Mann, James Payton and Allan Lear.

Music composed and performed by Michael Livesley & Andy Frizell

The voice of Pwfthhh- Michael Livesley

www.michaellivesley.com

Series Researcher- Soula Carmichael

Series Producers- Erica Lear and Mark Hutchinson

Producers- Alan Dyebing & Stuart Morris

Executive Producer- Mark Strickson

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