Short-listed Independent Podcast Award 2024 and Golden Lobe 2025

Flloyd Kennedy

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Author, Actor

Flloyd Kennedy (aka Fairy Bessie), Australian-born actress, performance poet, singer-songwriter, director and voice/speech/accent coach, took part in the British folk revival in the late 60s, performed street theatre, cabaret and fringe theatre in Scotland throughout the 1980s and 90s, returned to Australia where she undertook research into the performing voice (specifically Shakespeare) for her doctorate. She has performed, directed, and taught voice and acting skills at colleges and universities in the UK, US and Australia. Now resident in Liverpool, UK, Flloyd tours her one-person versa plays with music around the world, performs her songs and poems at open mics in and around Liverpool. She also coaches student and professional actors, private individuals and community and corporate groups through her private studio Being in Voice. She is artistic director of Thunder’s Mouth Theatre (theatre of poetry, passion and philosophy), a Certified Teacher of Knight-Thompson Speechwork and is an Associate Artist with ISAAC (International School for Acting And Clown), She has now published two collections of poetry, songs and essays, Sunsets & Kites and Home is Where I Hang My Hat. Her songs are available on Bandcamp, as well as all major online streaming services.

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July 2, 2026

The Art of Wittering

Helen hasn't been all that productive since her accident (Season 12), and her oldest friend and ex publisher/boss Joey (from college days in the 1960s) challenges her to try something different. Instead of writing life affirming poems about the natural world, why not create a horror story? Everybody else is doing it, after all... Episode 4 of Season 13, "The Art of Wittering". I admit, I thought of the title when I was writing Scene 1, and then it took off in an entirely different direction, ...
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June 4, 2026

The Elephant in the Room

Episode 3 explores a bit of a controversial topic, as one of Susie's writing students proudly presents some of her work and someone gets very cross. Strong language is applied. The cast is Erika Sanderson as Susie, Catherine Pip as Melody, Andrea Richardson as Angela, Christopher McDougall as Andy Flloyd Kennedy as Helen, Janey and Jess. The music is from "In the Labyrinth" by John T Labarbera. The episode was written, produced and sound designed by me, Flloyd Kennedy. Yo...
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April 2, 2026

Something to Say

Helen needs to start going out again, picking up the threads of her life, so she has signed up to one of her granddaughter Susie's writing workshops. This results in a bit of soul searching, a smidgeon of philosophising, and a dash of ponderings on the writing process. The cast is Erika Sanderson as Susie Andrea Richardson as Angela Ted Gray as the janitor Flloyd Kennedy as Helen. The music is by John T La Barbera, from his album "In the Labyrinth as well as Helen's themes f...
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July 3, 2025

Oh Susie!

Thunder's Mouth Theatre presents: "Oh Susie!" Episode 11 of Season 11. And yes, it does feel weird concluding a season on an odd number. But, as I'm fond of telling my students and clients, 'weird' is a great word, it means 'something I'm not used to, so I'm expanding my universe'. We pick up where we left off at the end of Episode 10, when Susie offers herself to take up Preshanni's job as the wait staff in Mrs Patel's cafe. Her mother is not happy... You heard Lushika Preethrajh as Mrs Pate...
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June 5, 2025

Searching for Preshanni

Thunder’s Mouth Theatre presents... “In Search of Preshanni” Episode 9 of Season 11. Helen and Susie are still concerned that Preshanni went missing just after Ciara went off to France, so they on their way to Mary’s house to see if Ciara left any information behind, indicating where Preshanni might have gone. I wonder if I can manage to wrap up the mystery in the next episode, in which case that will be a ‘wrap’ for Season 11! This episode was written and performed by me, Flloyd Kennedy. The mu...
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May 22, 2025

Of Friends & Neighbours

Episode 8 of Season 11 and Jennifer gives Helen a hand to bring her shopping upstairs, as the lift is STILL out of order. Really! Someone should report it to the Body Corporate. Helen’s old friend Joey from her days at college in New York, who now lives in Sydney Australia, calls up for a catch up, and a new friend phones in to ask for Helen's help. Written, performed and produced by Flloyd Kennedy., with music by John T La Barbera. All praise to the Fable and Folly Network for their suppo...
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April 18, 2025

Nana Goes Gently Into That Good Night

Helen finds herself on the receiving end of some rather disturbing news, and some sad, but not unexpected news. This episodes includes discussions of missing persons, and grief. And now for a quote from the makers of my favourite sci fi podcast, Midnight Burger - "it’s free to listen to a podcast, but it’s not free to make", so if you’d care to make a donation towards our production expenses, head over to buymeacoffee.com/amIoldyet, where you can donate anything from a pound or a dollar up. Or ...
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March 7, 2025

Cult-ivating Diligence

Thunder’s Mouth Theatre presents: yet another mini adventure in the life of our aged heroine Helen. Her granddaughter Susie phones up to apologise for standing her up last week, and after a chat with daughter Janey, Helen decides to attend a ‘gathering’ headed up by Susie’s latest bestie, to see what the fuss is all about. You heard Flloyd Kennedy as Susie, Helen, Janey, Kiara and the stranger in the crowd (Mary O'Leary), as well as J.R. Snyder, Lushika Preethrajh and Brady Flanagan as Voices...
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Jan. 31, 2025

Only Welcomes in the Building

Helen is at home, listening to her favourite folk music programme on the radio when there is a rude interruption downstairs. She and her neighbour Jennifer decide to take action. As usual, this episode deals with everyday challenges rather than world affairs. Although of course, world affairs have their effect. The performers are Christopher McDougall and Flloyd Kennedy. Editing and sound design by Flloyd Kennedy. Please Support the Show. You can either leave a one off tip of $1 or £...
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Sept. 13, 2024

Power to the Plants!

This is the final episode in Season 10. Helen has returned home from her jaunt with Hera to reports that Mr Parks & Gardens is snooping around homeless ex-solder Mike's spot near the bus stop, possibly interfering with the plants in which Demeter has provided some salad and fruit plants at Helen's request in Episode 3 of Season 10. Well! We can't have that, can we? So, it's Helen and granddaughter Susie to the rescue! Cast: Christopher McDougall - Charlie Wendy Lap - Annie Sarah Gold...
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Sept. 6, 2024

The Return - Sep 06, 2024

Susie and Janey are still angsting about Helen's disappearance, while Susie's boyfriend Charlie attempts to inject a smidgeon of common sense - brave man! And then Janey and Helen seems to be vieing for the honour of most tech avoidance in the family. Christopher McDougall - Charlie, Rene Flloyd Kennedy - Janey, Susie, Ilse, Helen SFX Message Bank beep, buttons clicking and phone ringing, courtesy of Flloyd’s iPhone. Cafe ambience - recorded by Flloyd at the Sweet Pea Cafe, West K...
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July 19, 2024

Nana's Question

Helen has received a note from Jennifer, her neighbour who lives in the flat across the corridor with her husband Harry, and her 103 year old grandmother Nana Madeleine. Helen and Madeleine have always enjoyed sharing their thoughts on life, death, mortality and immortality without fear or favour. And this time is no exception, although with a heightened sense of immediacy. Nana Madeleine tries to sleep, but someone needs to speak to her, and the result is - much laughter. Don't forget to stick ...
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July 12, 2024

Celebration!

Season 10 kicks off with lots of new beginnings. I'm so happy to be part of the Fable & Folly network, such an honour to be in the company of all the best audio fiction on the airwaves. Here in Am I Old Yet?'s world, it's Helen's 80th birthday, and her friends and family step up to help her to celebrate. There will be feasting, and there will be a nap. What more could one ask? Do stick around till the end, there's a gift for you too. Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist ...
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April 12, 2024

Trees for Houses

Episode 9, the penultimate episode of Season 9 and Helen's plan to turn trees into homes for the homeless is starting to take shape. How does she do it? Listen on.. This week's cast is Frankii Phoenix (as Serena Narain), and Flloyd Kennedy as everybody else. The music is by John T La Barbera (listen to more on Spotify). SFX - Freesound.org Car Horn - 547667__duranburrus__car-horn Tunepocket.com TunePocket-Ticking-Smiles-Mischievous-Intro^ TunePocket-Office-Desk-Phone-Ring-1-48K-24B^ Suppor...
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April 5, 2024

Saving Mina

Episode 8 continues on with Susie, Charlie and the goddess/nymph Cyllene at Helen's place, coming up with a plan and finding out what Susie and Charlie are up to. Zeus and Hera settle into the homeless shelter, and carry on arguing about who's entitled to help whom. I'm so proud to have been included in the AIRMedia AMPLIFY New Voices programme this year. The workshops are helping enormously with upgrading our marketing and promotional skills. The rest of the cohort are all creating stunning po...
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March 29, 2024

A Rescue and a Plan

Episode 7 finds Helen enjoying the sunshine in the garden with her neighbour, 103 year old Nana Madeleine. Zeus and Hera have no idea that they've become famous again, René is working part time as a barista in between acting jobs, and Helen calls on Susie and Charlie to help her to put her plan into action, with Cyllene tagging along. Do let me know if you prefer the longer episode! And do you enjoy my little meta digs? Cast: Ira Seidenstein as Zeus Wendy Lap as Hera Christopher McDougall as H...
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March 22, 2024

Talking, Walking, Sorting

The word is out, there are gods amongst us - on the bus even! And Helen manages to get Susie talking about what's going on with her and Charlie. - and to come to a decision! This week's episode is performed by: Roy Caruthers - as Kyrane and Mr Eric Frogshome Wendy Lap - as Sachelle Tayo Aluko - as Tunde, the camera operator Flloyd Kennedy - as Helen, Susie and Catriona The Brekky Show theme music is from Tunepocket.com The Episode theme music is from John T La Barbera's album "In the Labyrinth"...
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March 14, 2024

We've Got Bagels!

Episode 5 and Helen finds dealing with Greek royalty to be a challenge. She seems to be able to manage her great age rather better than they do. Hashtag Not All Old People...fill in your own cliche. And Nana Madeleine is concerned about the welfare of Mina, the homeless lady. This weeks episode features: Wendy Lap as Hera, Ira Seidenstein as Zeus, Roy J Carruthers as Harry (from next door) and Flloyd plays Helen, Nana, Janey and Susan. The theme music is from John T La Barbera's album "In The ...
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March 8, 2024

Divine Dilemma and a Rooftop Parley

Picking up from where we left off at the end of Episode 3, Helen enjoys a catchup coffee with her neighbours Jennifer, Harry and Nana Madeleine, while Hera and the children try find the 'buzzard' that flew off. Zeus thinks he's so clever, but he's not the only one who can transform in the wink of an eye. Thank you so much for your support. Please remember to spread the word, tell your friends, your grandparents, your grandchildren. You're never too young, or too old, to enjoy a silly story abou...
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March 1, 2024

Feathered Friends

Episode 3 finds Zeus and Hera visiting London for the first time (that we know of). Helen arrives home from her holiday and Suzie is up to something. This week's cast is: Wendy Lap - Hera, Moira McGinty, Child 2. Ira Seidenstein - Zeus Sarah Golding - Darlene the lady on the bus, Child 1, Mina the homeless lady Flloyd Kennedy - Helen, Jennifer, Susie Music is from John T La Barbera's album, "In the Labyrinth". SFX - Freesound.org 75526__robinhood76__01153-great-wings-in-motion 539954__dougla...
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Feb. 23, 2024

100 Percent Fool Proof! (Really?)

Helen takes the goddess Demeter to task for providing her with superpowers without any idea how to use them, and the goddess/nymph Cyllene seems to support her. Helen's on a mission to get it right next time. Please take a look at our crowdfunding campaign, to pay the actors (because they're worth it) and buy new equipment. https://fnd.us/AmIOldYet?ref=sh_1DCqMf Cast: Cyllene - Sarah Golding Dr Calumn Shrodinger - Christopher McDougall Helen, Demeter, Janey, Susie - Flloyd Kennedy Music - from ...
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Feb. 16, 2024

Somewhere in London

Season 9 already! And Helen is getting back to 'normal' life, performing at the Good and Deadly Poetry Society of South London. But those pesky Greek Gods can't leave her alone for long. The cast is: Henry - Tayo Aluko Raven - Frances Broudie Oldridge Helen - Flloyd Kennedy Cyllene - Sarah Golding. Music courtesy of John T La Barbera, from his album "In the Labyrinth". Editing, sound design and production by Flloyd Kennedy. SFX: Freesound.org 268628__gordonjcowan__cafe-20150326-edit 324190__k...
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Sept. 8, 2023

Epilogue - and now for something completely different

Episode 8 brings Season 8 to a conclusion with the Epilogue. Zeus reads the riot act to his disobedient children Artemis and Hermes, and his granddaughter Persephone. Helen gets good news on the political front from Serena (Jonas Scillily's secretary) and Rene's acting career is launched. Featuring Ira Seidenstein as Zeus, Christopher McDougall as Hermes, Rene, and as Rene playing David Balfour, Frankii Phoenix as Serena and John Warner returning as Helen's son-in-law, Jonathan. The theme music ...
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Aug. 4, 2023

Comfort in Friendship

S8 Ep3 brings Helen some comfort from her friend Joey, but it comes with a challenge to up her game. Meantime the dastardly Minister for the Environment and Food Production (played by the wonderful Mr Matthew Field) is definitely up to something. His new secretary (the gorgeous Ms Frankii Phoenix) is quick to spot it. You can support the production with a donation via https://patreon.com/amIoldyet. Your patronage brings you early access to the full series, as well as other perks - check them out...
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July 28, 2023

S8 E2 Friends in High Places

Helen's young friend Rene, played by Christopher McDougall, is lodging with her at the moment, and offers to treat her to lunch at her favourite Cheese Shop Cafe, where there's fresh wait staff (Lucy Wareing). Demeter and her daughter Persephone enjoy a nice flight and some privacy to discuss developments in Helen's campaign to get political change with regard to cleaning up the planet. Meanwhile, a senior politician (played by Matthew Field) is dilly dallying with his new secretary (Frankii Pho...
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April 7, 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 fiction, that's all I can say. This is the end of Season 7. I'm about to launch into the world of Podcast Interviews, but it will take a few weeks to organise. I'll let you know when it's ready. Helen's next big adventure will probably d...
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March 31, 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 go wrong? I am joined by Frances Broudie Oldridge (Josie), John Warner (Jonathon) and Tayo Aluko (Deji) in the cast. Please let me know what you think of the story! Support the show You can leave a comment or review ...
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March 24, 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 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.buzz...
March 17, 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 it with your friends, clicking like, follow, or subscribe in your podcasting app, by leaving a comment or making a small donation via the website www.amIoldyet.com/reviews or /donate. Thank you for listening. Stay safe....
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March 10, 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 handsome stranger. 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 fro...
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March 3, 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 gets a dose of Gran-advice in return. 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 fe...
Feb. 24, 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 surprising updates on the side effects of the new strain of poppy seeds that Helen brought into being. Support the show You can leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews, and donate towards our production costs at amIoldyet....
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Feb. 10, 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 surprising encounter. Meantime, the dog's owner is unhappy about something... With Frances Brodie Oldridge as Marta and Christopher McDougall as the dog. Everybody else played by me. Support the show You can leave a comment or review at www....
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Feb. 8, 2023

Season 7 - Trailer

And we're off! almost... A few extracts from Episode 1, of Season 7 to whet your appetite. Helen is still in the parallel universe where strange Greek sounding people are involved in her new found power to use her breath to move things (and people?). I look forward to hearing what you think, over at amIoldyet.com/reviews. Enjoy! Thanks for listening. Stay safe Support the show You can leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews, and donate towards our production costs at amIoldyet.co...
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Dec. 2, 2022

S6 E7 Wishful Thinking

Helen needs to control her thoughts, not easy after a lifetime of advocating free thinking. But there must be some way to make use of this newfound ability... Thank you for listening and for supporting the podcast via https://amIoldyet.com/donate 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, a...
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Nov. 25, 2022

S6 E6 Safe as Houses

Helen's son-in-law is whisking her away to a safe house in the country. The Greek woman who introduced Helen to her role as the Chosen One is on a bus in Liverpool, talking to her daughter who seems to be connected to the French professor. So who is pulling the strings? 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"...
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Nov. 11, 2022

S6 E4 News Spreads

S6E4 It seems that Helen's interest in the natural world is having strange effects, and Misha thinks there may be more than meets the eye. Meantime, even in Scotland, where young Rene is back in school, news of the dogs' activities has not gone unnoticed. 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 LaBa...
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Oct. 27, 2022

Team Helen

S6E2 Helen's granddaughter Susie and Charlie the boyfriend try to enlist some expert help to promote Helen's newfound superpower. Jonathan, Helen's son-in-law doesn't think it's such a good idea... Cast: Edward Donnelly - Dr Les Penser, News Announcer Christopher McDougall - Charlie, Prof Shrodinger Ira Seidenstein - Dr Mischa Zachariev Frances Broudie Oldridge - Josie Harkins John Warner - Jonathon Flloyd Kennedy - Susie, Janey I do hope you will take a moment to rate, review, or comment...
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Oct. 21, 2022

The Chosen One

Season 6 kicks off with a brand new look, new musical theme, and an amazing adventure for Helen and the crew. This is a screwball comedy serial, in which there are super powers and superior beings handing them out, possibly for the good of the planet. It all remains to be seen. Rene is played by Christopher McDougall, while Helen, Demeter, Persephone, Janey and Susan are playing by Flloyd Kennedy. The episode theme music is "In the Labyrinth", and the music introducing the two Greek people is ...
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Sept. 2, 2022

Not An Expert

Episode 4 of Season 5. Helen's oldest friend, from her college days in New York, calls up for a chat from Sydney, Australia. They talk a lot of nonsense about Quantum Science, and the nature of time. Well, somebody has to! 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. ht...
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Aug. 26, 2022

When We Were Young

Ep 3, and Helen enjoys a coffee in the garden with her neighbour Jennifer, and Jennifer's 103 year old grandmother, Nana Madeleine. The teenagers over the fence cause a ruckus, which leads to recollections of the 3 generations' own teenage misdemeanours. But first, a chat with Janey on the phone... 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...
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Aug. 19, 2022

And There Is No Going Back!

Episode 2, and Helen's granddaughter Susie is feeling very unsettled, and not at all sure why. She's sure her super confident gran won't know the feeling, but perhaps a chat might help. It would be wonderful if you would rate and review the podcast. Here is a site that provides links to most podcast apps that accept reviews. https://lovethepodcast.com/AmIOldYet. Or you can leave your comments at the website, https://amIoldyet.com/reviews Thanks for listening! Support the show You can leave a ...
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Aug. 12, 2022

Not All Old Women...

Ep 1 of Season 5 kicks off with Helen receiving a phone call at 11.30 pm from her friend Louise who is in a care home near Lancaster . And she is reminded that not all old women are the same. There are certainly many ways that the word 'old' could be defined, and Helen and Louise would be two of them. 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 ...
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July 1, 2022

Lost & Found

Well, here it is. Episode 12, the final one for Season 4. It's a bit longer than usual, but if you don't need the introduction, start at around 1 min 16 seconds. It concerns Helen's 103 year old neighbour, Nana Madeleine, and something that was lost many, many years ago. I'm now taking a break for a few weeks to write up Season 5, help out with my new grandson, and take a holiday with the American branch of my family. In Europe. Hopefully. See you on the other side. Meantime, I still need your...
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June 24, 2022

Car Talk

Episode 11 and Helen is invited to join her daughter Janey, Aussie son-in-law Jonathon and granddaughter Susie for a car trip to a country house near London. The chat veers from the correct medical term for elderly sniffles to possibly premature preparations for turning 60. This week's episode features Australian actor John Warner as Jonathon, with car sound effects provided by Tokyoshowdown and Nachtmahr RV via Freesound.org under Creative Commons licence. Support the show You can leave a comm...
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June 17, 2022

New Beginnings

Episode 10 and Helen is meeting up with her old college friend, Rozzie, who is not keen to move into a retirement village on her own, Then there is René, the student actor from Scotland now working part time at the Cheese Shop Cafe, about to move back to a new school in Scotland. Meantime, Helen has some irritating emails to deal with. You will find lots of information about this week's guest actors, Frances Broudie and Christopher McDougall, on the website www.amIoldyet.com/guests. Please supp...
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June 3, 2022

Grumpy Gran

Episode 8 and Helen is having a bad day. Someone she doesn't recognise keeps ringing her up as she heads for the Royal Mail Delivery Office to collect the parcels they refuse to leave where she asks them to, she gets caught in the rain, and as for the bus... Please share this with your friends and family members. But only if you're enjoying it! 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. @Am...
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May 27, 2022

Some Women...

Episode 7 and Helen is trying to phone her elder sister Marian in Australia for a chat. Her daughter Janey drops by with the bagels, and the three women reminisce about growing up in Australia, and why some women don't relate to small children... If you enjoy this podcast, and would like it to continue, please rate and review it, which helps to spread the word to other potential listeners, or kindly make a small donation towards production costs at BuyMeACoffee.com. Thank you for your support! ...
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May 20, 2022

What Are We Like?

Episode 6, Season 4 finds Helen on the phone with her old pal Joey, who is planning a trip to London with her husband Steve. They share some thoughts on the subject of retirement, and what is it that they have against the idea of long sea voyages surrounded by 'old people'. 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 Labyri...
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May 12, 2022

Old People Know Stuff

Episode 5 — Helen is astonished to discover that her granddaughter Susie considers her to be an IT expert. Fortunately, she knows enough to be helpful this time. But not before giving vent to her feelings about contemporary website design. 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...
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May 6, 2022

Collecting People in the Park

Episode 4, Season 4 finds Helen dozing on a park bench on a lovely warm day. A kindly stranger interrupts her, and the ensuing conversation takes some surprising twists and turns. So, what is the difference between a mathematician and a clown? Listen in to find out! Ira Seidenstein joins the ensemble of performers contributing to this little audio drama/comedy. Ira has performed with Cirque du Soleil, and the Slava Snow Show, as well as training many performers all over the world through ISAAC ...
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April 29, 2022

Retired? Not Really

Episode 3 sees the return of English actress Jane Vicary in the role of Helen's friend Pattie, old college chum and one-time opera singer. Pattie has retired to a large village in the heart of Hampshire, and finds herself increasingly involved in the local community.. 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" b...
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April 22, 2022

Kids eh?

Episode 2 and Helen has received a lovely gift from her friend Sola. Sola's husband Deji answers the phone and a conversation dealing with recalcitrant teenagers ensues. Tayo Aluko reprises his role as Deji, who first appeared in Episode 2 of Season 3, "Pictures at an Exhibition". Read all about Tayo on his guest page at AmIOldYet.com/Guests, or on his website https://www.tayoalukoandfriends.com Here’s a link to help you drop a quick review https://lovethepodcast.com/dwHkyx Please help to keep...
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April 15, 2022

Not Seeing Straight

Episode 1 of Season 4 kicks off with Helen calling up her daughter Janey for help. This doesn't happen often, so it must be something very serious. She is about to celebrate her 78th birthday, so it's possible she's also about to get the answer to the question, i.e. is she old yet? Mega shoutout to my loyal Patreon subscribers, who contribute towards the costs of producing and publishing this podcast. You can join them at Patreon.com/amIoldyet or BuyMeACoffee.com/amIoldyet. And it also helps en...
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April 1, 2022

Bringing Up Gran

Episode 12, bring Season 3 to a close. Susie has been delegated to try to find out why Helen, her grandmother, is so unhappy. It's obvious Helen doesn't want her memoir to be published, but no one can understand why, and her family are very worried about her. It seems an over-anxious daughter is nothing compared to an over-anxious mother. This is the final episode of Season 3. I'm going to take a break, hopefully come up with something bright and shiny new for Season 4. In the meantime, if you ...
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March 25, 2022

It's About Helen...

Episode 11, Season 3. Helen is in her late 70s, but no-one who knows her would say she's afraid of a challenge. However... Something is deeply troubling her about the possible publication of her memoir, and Joey—her oldest friend and also her publisher—is worried about her mental state. She calls on Helen's daughter Janey to see if they can figure out a way to help and support Helen to make the best decision for herself. Support the show You can leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/re...
March 18, 2022

And today's challenge is...

Episode 10. Helen's elder sister, Marian, has dementia, but she still manages to phone up from Rockhampton in Australia for a chat. Helen has a problem with the memoir she was commissioned to write, but which she really doesn't want to have published, although she can't explain why. And Harry next door struggles to accept that he's too frail to climb ladders any more. Ah me, as the poet George Melling says "Don't get old. It puts years on you!" If you are enjoying these little vignettes, peeks ...
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March 11, 2022

What's the Rush?

Episode 9 finds Helen at the Cheese Shop Cafe, meeting up with daughter Janey and Andrea, the extremely glamorous publicist from New York, in town to promote Janey's new book. Or is she? Charlie is back in his old job, but without the fake accent thank goodness. And Helen is not ready for the next big thing. Lyndsay Sweeney Zooms in from her home in Houston Texas to play Andrea, while Christopher McDougall joins us from London to play Charlie. Read about them on the website https://amIoldyet.co...
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March 4, 2022

The Next Big Thing

Episode 8: Helen and Sadie are in their late 70s. Is it too late for the next thing in their lives to be a Big Thing? Sadie's memoir has been published, and Helen calls up to congratulate her. Sadie is making a big effort to return to life on the outside, 'post pandemic' (if there is such a thing). And it seems the possibilities are endless. Helen is not sure she's up for it. Judi Lehrhaupt returns to the role of Sadie, zooming in from her home in New Hampshire. Support the show You can leave ...
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Feb. 25, 2022

On Such a Day

Episode 7, and Helen is having a hard time waking up. If only she could figure out what day it is. But Janey isn't far away, although that leads to even more confusion. This week, we welcome guest artist Lyndsay Sweeney from Houston TX in the role of Andrea (from New York). If you'd like to create your own podcast, I ;can highly recommend Buzzsprout to host it for you. It's simple, effective and affordable. Here's a link to get you started. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1708289 Suppor...
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Feb. 18, 2022

Two Households, Alike in Dignity

Episode 6 of Season 3 takes a turn. There are no neighbourhood feuds here, just two small households divided by a corridor coming together for a cuppa, enjoying the social act of community.. Helen's neighbour Jennifer brings Nana Madeleine over, while Janey has arrived with brownies. And there is always room for a surprise guest or two. 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 ...
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Feb. 11, 2022

Good Morning, Mrs D!

Episode 5 and Helen answers the phone, not expecting it to be her young actor friend René (with emphasis on the final syllable). He's just turned 16, and has a lot going on in his life. Helen doesn't pull her punches with him, but then neither does he with her! Please spare a moment to rate and review the podcast. If your app doesn't allow for it, you can drop your review on the website www.amIoldyet.com/reviews. Thank you so much for your support. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!...
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Feb. 4, 2022

Check Your Rear View Mirror

Episode 4 and Helen is back at the Cheese Shop Cafe for her regular Single Shot Flat White. When she backs into the same customer as last time, she tries to make amends by paying for his coffee.. Welsh actor Edward Donnelly brings the unfortunate Evan to life, as he shares his thoughts for the future with a sympathetic listener. 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 mus...
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Jan. 28, 2022

U-Turns for All

Episode 3 of Season 3 finds Helen enjoying her morning walk while chatting with her granddaughter Susie. She shares her response to the two new films Susie recommended, "Don't Look Up" and "Tick Tick Boom", and Susie reveals that she's at a kind of a crossroad in her life. Please spare a moment to rate and review the programme in your favourite podcasting app, or on the website AmIOldYet.com/reviews/new. This is the equivalent of audience applause for a live show, and I need it to cheer my spir...
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Jan. 21, 2022

Pictures at an Exhibition

Episode 2 of Season 3 finds Helen attending the opening of a showing of her friend Jean's watercolours at a local art gallery. She enjoys an elbow bump with Deji, her son-in-law's boss, played by Tayo Aluko). They share some thoughts on parenting teenagers while Deji looks for a painting for his office. Helen's granddaughter Susie is behaving suspiciously when her old school friend Charlie does a disappearing act... And please rate and review the programme in your favourite podcasting app, or o...
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April 1, 2021

Caught Out

Helen may have let something slip that she'd rather her family didn't know about. And daffodils from Janey's garden won't help. But she's delighted to receive a call from her Great Niece, Georgie, (Allana Noyes) now living and working in Sydney. Sometimes it helps to have connections... 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 subscribe or follow in your podcasting app, and take a momen...
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March 11, 2021

Kind Like Sharon (Ep 1)

A mini radio soap opera in 10 minute episodes, written, performed and produced by Flloyd Kennedy. Helen is in her 70s, happily living on her own, except when her family decide to invade her space “to look after her”, or because they want her to fix them. Episode 1: Helen is having enough trouble coping with her ageing body and mind, let alone her bossy daughter who is staying with her in the latest lockdown, when a disturbing phone call creates a challenge and leads to a new lease of life on...