Episodes

Season 2 is brought to a close with Episode 17. Helen and her daughter Janey can rub each other up the wrong way, but they love each other, and hopefully can find a way to reconcile their differences. If only Janey's daughter Susie doesn't put a spanner in the works—so to speak... We use Buzzsprout to host the podcast, which makes for a smooth and enjoyable process in bringing it from my home studio to your ears. Use this link to find out more. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1708289 Su...

In Episode 16, Helen shares her fears about spending too much time on Facebook with her old friend Joey Wilkinson. Is this an unhealthy attachment to social media? If so, what to do about it? Flloyd plays both Helen and Joey, and she is joined by Allana Noyes in a brief cameo as her niece Georgina (Georgie), who also works as a senior editor at Wilkinson Baliol Publishing. You can support this independent podcast production by donating the price of a cup of coffee at BuyMeaCoffee.com/amIoldyet...

Episode 15 finds Helen preparing a late luncheon of toasted cheese. Her granddaughter Susie has something on her mind, so she calls her Gran for a chat. What could possibly go wrong? This is an independent podcast, no adverts or sponsorships, so any support you can offer by way of a donation, or by rating and reviewing, would be greatly appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/amIoldyet. https://patreon..com/amIoldyet. Support the show You can leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/revie...

Episode 14 of Season 2 finds Helen on a train, returning home after spending a few days in Hampshire with a friend. An elegant elderly lady asks to sit with her, and doesn't seem to know where she is going. Helen is not one to jump to obvious conclusions though. "Am I Old Yet?" is a series of scripted scenes, short episodes in the life of Helen Docherty, aged 77. Written, produced and performed by Flloyd Kennedy, with guest appearances from various artists, the podcast depends upon the donation...

In Episode 12, Helen's old friends from her college days have teamed up to check out retirement homes in Dorset. Rozzie, (who claims to be an ex-Secret Service agent) explains about the mysterious phone call from Russia (episode 7 "From Russia with ???") , and then Helen finds herself being challenged to consider her future. Frances Broudie Oldbridge returns to the role of Rozzie, having recently completed working on the forthcoming feature film "Morris Men" on location down south. You can help...

Episode 11 brings Helen back in conversation with one of her old college friends, Essie, who lives in Texas with her partner BethAnn and Honey the dog. Helen has not been quite her usual cheerful self of late, and Essie has picked up on it. But Essie is the one who's really struggling. Is there such a thing as 'post pandemic blues' that hits us, even though the pandemic isn't actually over yet? This week's guest artist is Joanna Cazden, calling in on Zoom from her home in California to record t...

Episode 10 of Season 2 sees Janey annoying Helen by fussing over her, as usual. Helen's elder sister Marian phones up from Rockhampton, in Central Queensland to ask a very special question. The memories this brings up are painful, but there are sweet ones too. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. Like any performance, it takes the audience's reaction to complete the whole process. So you can round it off with your comments and suggestions, Thanks for listening. Stay safe Suppor...

Episode 9 introduces Jack's Uncle James, retired school teacher. Helen phones Susie, who is visiting Jack in Liverpool, but as is her wont, Susie has gone out without her phone. The result is Helen and Uncle James getting to know each other, sharing thoughts about the educational system and the impending demise of the English vocabulary. Is it possible this is just an 'old people' problem? James is played by Liverpool actor Chris Darwin. You can help to support all the freelance artists who con...

In Episode 8, Helen enjoys a catchup chat with her neighbour Jennifer. Jennifer's 102 year old grandmother, Nana Madeleine, suspects that Helen is feeling a bit down, so she invites herself in for a coffee and a natter. Support the show You can leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews, and donate towards our production costs at amIoldyet.com/support. @AmIOldYet2 The music featured in Seasons 6, 7 and 8 is from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on Bandcamp. https...

In Episode 8, Helen enjoys a catchup chat with her neighbour Jennifer. Jennifer's 102 year old grandmother, Nana Madeleine, suspects that Helen is feeling a bit down, so she invites herself in for a coffee and a natter. .⁠Support the Show.⁠ ⁠AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist⁠ featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Please leave a comment or review at ⁠www.amIoldyet.com/reviews⁠ The theme music featured in Season 1 is by Joan Melton, in Seasons 2-5 ...

Helen and Jennifer from across the corridor have a catchup, and Nana Madeleine invites herself in for a coffee and a 'serious' chat. Support the show You can leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews, and donate towards our production costs at amIoldyet.com/support. @AmIOldYet2 The music featured in Seasons 6, 7 and 8 is from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on Bandcamp. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1708289 Thanks for listening. Stay safe.

Episode 7 (Season 2) sees Helen and her granddaughter Susie about to take a trip to Lancashire to celebrate a birthday party. Helen likes to hand over the receipt to the recipient when she buys a gift, and Susie is not too sure that this is acceptable behaviour. Does this qualify as role reversal? Then a phone call from a stranger brings new complications. This week's guest performer is Liverpool actor, Roy Carruthers, in the role of Dimitri. Please help support our guest artists by donating th...

in Episode 6, Helen accompanies her daughter Janey to the Cheese Shop cafe to collect the illustrations for Janey’s children’s book. René, the teenager who rescued Helen’s cheese in a previous episode, comes to the rescue again. Scots actor Christopher McDougall returns to the programme for another episode as cheeky young René. He also manages a wee cameo as a customer in the cafe. As you know, there's still not a lot of paid work happening for professional actors, so if you could donate a cupp...

In Episode 6, Helen accompanies her daughter Janey to the Cheese Shop cafe to collect the illustrations for Janey’s children’s book. René, the teenager who rescued Helen’s cheese in a previous episode, comes to the rescue again. Scots actor Christopher McDougall returns to the programme for another episode as cheeky young René. He also manages a wee cameo as a customer in the cafe. As you know, there's still not a lot of paid work happening for professional actors, so if you could ⁠donate a cup...

Helen sets off to a different park for her walk, and finds a 'big kid' swing. As she walks, she ponders the state of the world, human exceptionalism, how trees communicate with each other, and also surprises herself with a few random memories. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast if you can, or leave a comment on the website at https://am-I-old-yet.com. And if you are able to make a small donation, or join up as a patron, we'd be most grateful. Support the show You can leave a c...

Helen has trouble getting out of the house to go shopping, and Carol, the new salesperson at her local Cheese Shop, doesn't know what Picos Blue is! (Episode 14 "Hey Old Lady!}. Walking home in the rain, Helen and Carol share some private thoughts. If you live in the Liverpool area, you can have your Picos Blue delivered to your door by the marvellous Liverpool Cheese Company. This episode features guest performer Sarah Macdonald as Carol, the salesperson. All the performers, myself included, ...

Helen has trouble getting out of the house to go shopping, and Carol, the new salesperson at her local Cheese Shop, doesn't know what Picos Blue is! (Episode 14 "Hey Old Lady!}. Walking home in the rain, Helen and Carol share some private thoughts. If you live in the Liverpool area, you can have your Picos Blue delivered to your door by the marvellous ⁠Liverpool Cheese Company.⁠ (At least, you could, during lockdown…) This episode features guest performer Sarah Macdonald as Carol, the salesper...

Helen has been commissioned to write her memoir, and she is still not convinced that she has anything special to write about. So her publisher and long time friend Joey has asked Sadie, another old friend from college to give her some encouragement. Sadie and Helen were never close, but now find they have quite a lot in common. Support the show You can leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews, and donate towards our production costs at amIoldyet.com/support. @AmIOldYet2 The musi...

Helen has been commissioned to write her memoir, and she is still not convinced that she has anything special to write about. So her publisher and long time friend Joey has asked Sadie, another old friend from college to give her some encouragement. Sadie and Helen were never close, but now find they have quite a lot in common. ⁠Support the Show.⁠ ⁠AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist⁠ featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Please leave a comment or ...

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 Walkley Award winning political cartoonist First Dog on the Moon. And Helen want to discuss 'women's business' with Janey. Australian actorJohn Warner Zooms in from Brisbane to join the Thunder's Mouth Theatre compan...

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 Walkley Award winning political cartoonist ⁠ First Dog on the Moon⁠. And Helen want to discuss 'women's business' with Janey. Australian actor John Warner Zooms in from Brisbane to join the Thunder's Mouth Theatre co...

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 the way Shakespeare is the voice of the Zeitgeist, and what? Rozzie never died, said she? Introducing Judi Lehrhaupt as Sadie, and a new theme tune, arranged by Mark Bunyan. Please support this independent, unfunded, v...

Before launching Season 2 next week, here's a recap of all the characters, the who, what, where and why from Season 1. Please support the programme by rating and reviewing it here, or in your podcasting app, or by leaving a comment on the website https://am-I-old-yet.com, where you'll also find links to donate a small amount either through Buy Me a Coffee, or by becoming a patron on Patreon.com. And please, if you are enjoying it, share it with your friends! Thank you so much. Support the sho...