"Am I Old Yet?" A light comedy about ageing with dignity and joy.

Helen and Janey are not in a thunderstorm, they are in Thunder's Mouth Theatre's audio fiction podcast "Am I Old Yet?" Nobody got wet in the making of this trailer.

Remember how Helen discovered in Season 6 that she could blow litter up into the outer atmosphere, with a single puff of her magic breath?  Well, apparently the Institude for Digitised Research in Atlanta, Georgia, is still working on the project to collect it into capsules and shoot it all into the sun. This Bonus episode introduces Australian actress and director, Suzanne Little, to the team. Suzanne also happens to be Associate Professor, Theatre Studies, School of Performing Arts, and Director – Performance of the Real Research Theme at the University of Otago | Te Whare Wānanga o OtāgoDunedin | ŌtepotiYes, we're are a classy mob here at TMT!Also in this episode, introducing "Popaganda" the podcast that takes a deep dive into hosts Tashmica Torok and Shannon Perez-Darby's love of transformative justice, pop culture and where the two meet.Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of' collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Transcripts are available at the dedicated podcast website if your podcast app doesn't provide them. Please leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The music featured in Seasons 6, to 9 is from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on Spotify https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1708289 Thanks for listening. Stay safe.

A glorious spring day, plus the need to keep moving, so I took my phone for a walk and recorded some thoughts. High on my agenda at the moment is the need to keep promoting "Am I Old Yet?", the will to start recording "Baked Off!" and the long held desire to raise the profile of the human voice—what it is, what it means, and what we stand to lose if we fail to respect it. Also, stick around till the end and you'll be introduced to a marvellous podcast, "The Final Say", with Debra Jarvis, available at https://thefinalsaypodcast.com.  Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of' collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Transcripts are available at the dedicated podcast website if your podcast app doesn't provide them. Please leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The music featured in Seasons 6, to 9 is from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on Spotify https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1708289 Thanks for listening. Stay safe.

So new, that I haven't finished writing it yet. But I'm excited enough to want to share with you something about it. Once I've finished writing, there will be a full cast readthrough, then recording and all the production work begins. But in the meantime, there will be the odd glimpse into whatever Helen is getting up to, in preparation for Season 10.  If you have clicked on 'subscribe' or 'follow' in your podcasting app, you'll be notified whenever there's something new to listen to. And if you invite just one other person to listen to "Am I Old Yet? " - well, it would help to keep it going.  Thanks for listening.  Stay safe.Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of' collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Transcripts are available at the dedicated podcast website if your podcast app doesn't provide them. Please leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The music featured in Seasons 6, to 9 is from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on Spotify https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1708289 Thanks for listening. Stay safe.

Episode 10, the grand finale of Season 9, and don't you just love it when a beloved quote from The A Team fits the bill?  Helen's plan is actioned by Demeter, Goddess of Nature and Harvests, and by the way, just in case you think those 3D printed houses made out of plastic waste is all made up, here is a link to just one construction company who is doing it already. https://youtu.be/hLQMoKDCo7U?si=DkGIFosl4VY3jdw4The cast wasWendy Lap - as Moira McGintyFlloyd Kennedy - as Demeter, Helen, Kirsteen Walkman. Susie and JaneyThe music is composed and performed by John T La Barbera.Sound FXTunePocket-Ticking-Smiles-Mischievous-Intro^TunePocket-ColossusTunePocket - Time PassingBirds in the Park - recorded in Aigburth, Liverpool by Flloyd.Train - recorded on the Avanti West train from London Euston to Liverpool by FlloydSupport the show AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of' collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Transcripts are available at the dedicated podcast website if your podcast app doesn't provide them. Please leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The music featured in Seasons 6, to 9 is from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on Spotify https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1708289 Thanks for listening. Stay safe.

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.orgCar Horn - 547667__duranburrus__car-hornTunepocket.comTunePocket-Ticking-Smiles-Mischievous-Intro^TunePocket-Office-Desk-Phone-Ring-1-48K-24B^Support the show AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of' collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Transcripts are available at the dedicated podcast website if your podcast app doesn't provide them. Please leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The music featured in Seasons 6, to 9 is from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on Spotify https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1708289 Thanks for listening. Stay safe.

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 podcasts and I encourage you to try them all. Here's a handy link. https://airmedia.org/announcing-airs-new-voices-amplify-fellows I'll include promos for some of them in future episodes.Meantime, here's your cast for this week's episode:Sarah Golding - Cyllene (goddess/nymph)Ira Seidenstein - ZeusWendy Lap - HeraTayo Aluko - HenryFlloyd Kennedy - Helen, Susie, JaneyMusic - John T La Barbera from his album "In The Labyrinth"SFX -footsteps - Flloyd walking in her bootsphone alert - Flloyd's iPhonemusic of doom - TunepocketSupport the show AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of' collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Please check out our crowdfunding campaign if you would like to invest in the future of the programme. https://fnd.us/AmIOldYet?ref=sh_1DCqMf Transcripts are available at the dedicated podcast website if your podcast app doesn't provide them. You can leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews, @AmIOldYet2 The music featured in Seasons 6, 7, 8 and 9 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 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 ZeusWendy Lap as HeraChristopher McDougall as Hermes, Rene and CharlieSarah Golding as CylleneFlloyd Kennedy as Helen, Nana Madeleine and SusieMusic: from John T Labarbera's album "In The Labyrinth"SFX: 547735__fmaudio__pulling-out-wooden-chair-and-sitting-down^ Freesound.org.Garden and cafe ambience, and footsteps recorded by Flloyd KennedySupport the show Please donate to our crowdfunding campaign, so that we can pay the performers and upgrade recording equiment. https://fnd.us/AmIOldYet?ref=sh_1DCqMf Transcripts are available at the dedicated podcast website if your podcast app doesn't provide them. You can leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews, @AmIOldYet2 The music featured in Seasons 6, 7, 8 and 9 is from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on Bandcamp. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1708289 Thanks for listening. Stay safe.

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 FrogshomeWendy Lap - as Sachelle Tayo Aluko - as Tunde, the camera operatorFlloyd Kennedy - as Helen, Susie and CatrionaThe Brekky Show theme music is from Tunepocket.comThe Episode theme music is from John T La Barbera's album "In the Labyrinth".SFX - walking in the park, recorded by Flloyd in Crown St Park.Support the show Please donate to our crowdfunding campaign, so that we can pay the performers and upgrade recording equiment. https://fnd.us/AmIOldYet?ref=sh_1DCqMf Transcripts are available at the dedicated podcast website if your podcast app doesn't provide them. You can leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews, @AmIOldYet2 The music featured in Seasons 6, 7, 8 and 9 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 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 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 Labyrinth". And the image for this episode is courtesy of the versatile Wendy Lap.Please help us to spread the word, gain more listeners. Tell  your friends, and make sure they know they can find it in just about any podcasting app in the world! Or from the link below.JRzsvCAg7W0tlgOSbet9Support the show Please donate to our crowdfunding campaign, so that we can pay the performers and upgrade recording equiment. https://fnd.us/AmIOldYet?ref=sh_1DCqMf Transcripts are available at the dedicated podcast website if your podcast app doesn't provide them. You can leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews, @AmIOldYet2 The music featured in Seasons 6, 7, 8 and 9 is from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on Bandcamp. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1708289 Thanks for listening. Stay safe.

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 about what other young, and not so young any more folk might get up to, if given half a chance.AND ANOTHER THING:  check out Wendy Lap's podcast The Richard Osman Fan Club, for a very funny tale of derring-do - with me in it! https://lnns.co/HfugmUqKYeASupport the show Please donate to our crowdfunding campaign, so that we can pay the performers and upgrade recording equiment. https://fnd.us/AmIOldYet?ref=sh_1DCqMf Transcripts are available at the dedicated podcast website if your podcast app doesn't provide them. You can leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews, @AmIOldYet2 The music featured in Seasons 6, 7, 8 and 9 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 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 - ZeusSarah Golding - Darlene the lady on the bus, Child 1, Mina the homeless ladyFlloyd Kennedy - Helen, Jennifer, SusieMusic is from John T La Barbera's album, "In the Labyrinth".SFX - Freesound.org75526__robinhood76__01153-great-wings-in-motion539954__douglasbrucelookca__roll-aboard-suitcase-rolling-on-hard-surface"Ambience, Children Playing, Distant, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) stilleto footsteps - koraci stikle.aifAll other SFX recorded by Flloyd Kennedy.Support the show Please donate to our crowdfunding campaign, so that we can pay the performers and upgrade recording equiment. https://fnd.us/AmIOldYet?ref=sh_1DCqMf Transcripts are available at the dedicated podcast website if your podcast app doesn't provide them. You can leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews, @AmIOldYet2 The music featured in Seasons 6, 7, 8 and 9 is from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on Bandcamp. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1708289 Thanks for listening. Stay safe.

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_1DCqMfCast:Cyllene - Sarah GoldingDr Calumn Shrodinger - Christopher McDougallHelen, Demeter, Janey, Susie - Flloyd KennedyMusic - from "In the Labyrinth", composed and performed by John T La BarberaWritten and directed by, editing and sound design - Flloyd KennedySFX: - Freesound.org437462__arpeggio1980__outside-quiet-cafe-restaurant-crockery-stereo-atmos-atmosphere-wildtrack-ambience326235__blu_150058__in-car-ambiance635058__sillygrizzlies__walking-footsteps-on-wood361165__funwithsound__door-open-and-closeSupport the show Please donate to our crowdfunding campaign, so that we can pay the performers and upgrade recording equiment. https://fnd.us/AmIOldYet?ref=sh_1DCqMf Transcripts are available at the dedicated podcast website if your podcast app doesn't provide them. You can leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews, @AmIOldYet2 The music featured in Seasons 6, 7, 8 and 9 is from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on Bandcamp. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1708289 Thanks for listening. Stay safe.

Season 9 already!  And Helen is getting back to 'normal' life, performing a poem live at a meeting of 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 AlukoRaven - Frances Broudie OldridgeHelen - Flloyd KennedyCyllene - 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.org268628__gordonjcowan__cafe-20150326-edit324190__kwahmah_02__applause-13Please support our fund-raising campaign at the campaign website https://fnd.us/AmIOldYet?ref=sh_1DCqMfYou'll also find us athttps://facebook.com/amIoldyetpodcasthttps://instagram.com/am_I_Old_yethttps://twitter.com/amIoldyet2Support the show Please donate to our crowdfunding campaign, so that we can pay the performers and upgrade recording equiment. https://fnd.us/AmIOldYet?ref=sh_1DCqMf Transcripts are available at the dedicated podcast website if your podcast app doesn't provide them. You can leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews, @AmIOldYet2 The music featured in Seasons 6, 7, 8 and 9 is from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on Bandcamp. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1708289 Thanks for listening. Stay safe.

Well, Helen certainly does.  Here she is, taking no prisoners when the dental receptionist seems to question her ability to keep up with modern technology.  The podcast Helen is following "Somewhere On Earth Podcast" is an actual podcast (just like this one) only it focuses on developments in modern technology, and how they affect communities literally all over the world. And here is the link to find it. https://somewhereonearth.buzzsprout.com/.  I love it, so of course Helen does too!The music is from "In the Labyrinth", composed and performed by John T LaBarbera.Season 9 of "Am I Old Yet" has now been written, and recording is due to start next week.  It will take at least a couple of  weeks to get the first episodes designed and edited, but believe me, it won't be long now!  Meantime, if you would like to support me in my efforts to create a truly professional and entertaining podcast, with fully paid professional voice actors,  here is our crowd-funding page:  https://fnd.us/AmIOldYet?ref=sh_1DCqMfSupport the show Please donate to our crowdfunding campaign, so that we can pay the performers and upgrade recording equiment. https://fnd.us/AmIOldYet?ref=sh_1DCqMf Transcripts are available at the dedicated podcast website if your podcast app doesn't provide them. You can leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews, @AmIOldYet2 The music featured in Seasons 6, 7, 8 and 9 is from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on Bandcamp. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1708289 Thanks for listening. Stay safe.

Bonus episode: Welcome to this personal tribute to my very dear friend Allana Noyes, who sadly passed away recently after a short illness.   This is a compilation of the episodes in which Allana played Helen's Great Niece Georgie, and Georgie's mother Flora.  For those of you who knew Allana, I hope you enjoy hearing her again, and for those who didn't, I trust you will enjoy her remarkable talent and joyous energy.  She is sadly missed.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.

Helen gets a lesson in Scots Gaelic over a cup of tea and a piece of Ilse's wonderful chocolate at the Cheese Shop Cafe.  This bonus episode features my sister-in-law, Mabel Macarthur as the Gaelic lady, and was recorded on her dining table on the Isle of Tiree, in the Inner Hebrides during my recent mini break.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.

Linda Wilton, Argentine Tango specialist,  has been dancing and teaching dance for most of her life. She trained in Argentine Tango with Juan Carlos Copez. Linda shares some of her story with Flloyd Kennedy, and also her thoughts about the process of ageing, and how she is adapting  so that she may continue dancing for many years to come. In the cover image, Linda (centre) is being honoured at the 2023  La Feria festival in Liverpool, by Francisco  Carrasco (right), Director of Luma Creations, for her work, including  bringing the wonderful Argentine Tango singer  Martin Alvarado (on the left) to Liverpool.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 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 for the fictional TV adaptation of "Kidnapped" is "The Bonny Braes of Elcho", written and performed by Julian Goodacre, from his CD "Some of Me Tunes, Some of Me Pipes". The episode theme music is "In the Labyrinth", and the music in the family room is "Mandrugada (Dawn)" both from John T LaBarbera's album "In the Labyrinth".Pixabay:Footsteps on Gravel: https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=6133Brakes  065421_nissan-skyline-gtr-brakes-38471^Car braking -110065^sliding-door-69282 Freesound:73730__galarne__cadillac-stop352744__rosebugg__car-stopping276602__alfrodou__dishes-crashing-2-platos-rotos-2Support 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.

Ep 7 and Helen finds herself delivered to wherever it is that the Trickster Gods (Anansi, Loki and Hermes) have arranged to meet up with the Minister for Talking Garbage to 'do a deal'.  Now the tricky business really kicks off.With Christopher McDougall as Hermes, Roy J Carruthers as Loki, Tayo Aluko as Anansi and Matthew Field as silly Jonas.Music: John T LaBarberaIn the Labyrinth (Season theme)Dance of the Ancient SpiderSFX - Freesound.org75526__robinhood76__01153-great-wings-in-motion^341779__klankbeeld__manwalk-emptymall-indoors-01-160327_00Support 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.

Ep 6 finds René's acting career taking off, while Artemis and Persephone persuade Helen that her super hero journey is in need of a lift, and they are just the beings to give it to her. Christopher McDougall plays René, Matthew Field plays Tom Maximan. I do the others. SFX - free sound.org75526__robinhood76__01153-great-wings-in-motion Music - John T LabarberaIn the LabyrinthSong of the Goddess DianaSupport 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.

Helen's granddaughter Susie is impatient for some action on cleaning up the planet, but Helen is still reluctant to use her 'super' powers.  Meanwhile, the Trickster Gods of the world are holding a gathering, which could be a bit dodgy. With Roy Carruthers as Loki, Tayo Aluko as Anansi and Christopher McDougall  as Hermes. Also featuring a cameo appearance from Chloe the cat.If you'd like to hear the rest of the season in advance of the weekly releases, sign up to be a Patron at https://patreon.com/amIoldyet with either a small donation, or a regular subscription.  I'm going to need some major crowdfunding support to keep going beyond this season. Thanks for listening. Stay safe.SFX"Cat, Screaming, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.orgSupport 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.

There's trouble on Mt Olympus, when Zeus (Ira Seidenstein) arrives home to find out what his favourite child Hermes (Christopher McDonald) has been up to. Rene (also Christopher McDonald)  gets the result from his audition for "Kidnapped", and Helen is called to a meeting in the park with Demeter and Seffi. Lots going on as the adventure continues...Our Patreon patrons can join in the fun  by suggesting a name for a new character (in Season 9), or by asking a question of any of the characters so far.  I'm going to put them all into a bonus episode, especially available for Patrons over at Patreon.com/amIoldyet, as a thank you for your very kind and generous support.Freesound.org:191814__denis-chapon__big-wooden-door-open-close519447__softdistortionfx__wood-footsteps-1        364903__tieswijnen__cooking-boiling           380828__axiologus__pot-of-water-boilingAll other sound fx recorded by me.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.

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 on the website.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.

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 Phoenix) - at least, that's what he would like to think.SFX: Freesound.orgRobinhood76__01153-great-wings-in-motion"Wind, Synthesized, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk)PriesJensen - people talking at cafe ambienceSupport 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.

Helen is trying to figure out who, what, where and why, talking to herself out loud, as usual. But how to deal with acquiring superpowers in her late 70s? Isn't the Chosen One supposed to be a teenager? Can one old woman save the planet? Her daughter Janey is worrie about her, but there's nothing new in that. Granddaughter Susie thinks Gran should be allowed to go out without her phone occasionally.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.

This week, I invited Liverpool based poet Colin Watts to chat about his background, and experience of helping to set up the Dead Good Poets Society of Liverpool. The Dead Goods meet on the third Thursday of the month (except for August) in the MerseyMade Cafe, Paradise Street.The theme music for this episode is my song "Where the Old Folk Go", my version and Mark Bunyan's orchestrated version.Thanks for listening. Stay safeSupport 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.

Second in this occasional series of interviews/conversations. My guest is singer and activist Frankie Armstrong, still singing and demonstrating in her 80s. Frankie was part of the British Folk Song Revival in the 1960s, has performed with the National Theatre, runs workshops for RCCSD graduate students and she is the founder of the Natural Voice Network.  We've been friends since 1967, and our conversations ranges from reminiscences, and the ageing process to singing styles and back again.  Full transcript is available here: https://flloydkennedy.com/are-you-old-yet/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.

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.  We share some memories, ideas, thoughts on politics, elderhood and teaching pedagogies - among other things.  Full TRANSCRIPT is available here. https://flloydkennedy.com/are-you-old-yet/Books recommended by Margi:The Stolen Focus—Why You Can't Pay Attention, and How to Think Deeply Again,  by Johann HartThe Biology of Belief, by Bruce LiptonSupport 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.

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. CastFrances Broudie Oldridge - Marta Polensky, Josie HarkinsChristopher McDougall - Hermes, ReneIra Seidenstein - Mischa Georgie - Allana NoyesLord Peter Grey - Mike RimmerJonathan - John WarnerDeja Gomez - Tayo AlukoFlloyd Kennedy - everybody else.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.

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 of the only places on the radio where you can hear spoken word exclusively by learning disabled artists." Impressive, and fun. http://carousel.org.uk/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.

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 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.

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 Chosen One?  Helen is in for a whole new adventure. Enjoy—at your own pace! 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.

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 of conversation to share with you. Enjoy!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.

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 depend on the funding situation, so if you'd like to ensure that it happens, why not make a donation or drop a comment or review over at the website, www.amIoldyet.com.  You know you want to!Thanks for listening.  Stay safeSupport 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.

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 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.

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.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1708289 Thanks for listening. Stay safe.

...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.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.

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 from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on Bandcamp. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1708289 Thanks for listening. Stay safe.

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 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.

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.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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.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.

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 safeSupport 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.

Here is a bonus track for you, a reading from my latest poetry collection, launched by the Dead Good Poets Society of Liverpool on Thursday evening, at the MerseyMade Cafe. The wonderful cover illustration is by my granddaughter, Natalie Kennedy (aged 14).The book It's Only a Matter of Time: even though time, as such, does not exist  can be ordered from your local bookstore, or online from Amazon, Waterstones or Barnes & Noble.  If you would like a signed, personalised copy, contact me via the website www.flloydkennedy.comHelen will be back in the new year with Season 7.  Wishing you all a wonderful festive season, stay safe and warm (but not too warm!). Thanks for listening.Support the show@AmIOldYet2https://www.facebook.com/amIoldyetpodcasthttps://flloydkennedy.comThe music featured in Season 6 is from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on BandcampYou can leave a comment or review on the website www.amIoldyet.com/reviews.Thanks for listening. Stay safe.

Final episode for Season 6, and some of Helen's wishes come home to roost. As she suspected, there are always unintended consequences.Find out about the wonderful performers who have contributed to this Season on the website https://amIoldyet.com/performers.  Check out "My Amazing Woman": a romantic superhero action comedy. If you like "Am I Old Yet?", give it a try.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show@AmIOldYet2https://www.facebook.com/amIoldyetpodcasthttps://flloydkennedy.comThe music featured in Season 6 is from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on BandcampYou can leave a comment or review on the website www.amIoldyet.com/reviews.Thanks for listening. Stay safe.

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/donateCheck out "My Amazing Woman": a romantic superhero action comedy. If you like "Am I Old Yet?", give it a try.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the show@AmIOldYet2https://www.facebook.com/amIoldyetpodcasthttps://flloydkennedy.comThe music featured in Season 6 is from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on BandcampYou can leave a comment or review on the website www.amIoldyet.com/reviews.Thanks for listening. Stay safe.

Season 6 Episode 6. 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?Check out "My Amazing Woman": A young couple deals with adjustments to married life, not the least of which is that she is also a superhero with friends who are also superheroes. And we have secret agents and lawyers, too. This is a romantic superhero action comedy. If you like "Am I Old Yet?", give it a try.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the show@AmIOldYet2https://www.facebook.com/amIoldyetpodcasthttps://flloydkennedy.comThe music featured in Season 6 is from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on BandcampYou can leave a comment or review on the website www.amIoldyet.com/reviews.Thanks for listening. Stay safe.

S6E5. Susie's old professor is behaving suspiciously, Helen enjoys a chat with her neighbour Jennifer, and the international scientific community doesn't seem to be helping. Helen and the dogs carry on cleaning up the streets, but - look out!A young couple deals with adjustments to married life, not the least of which is that she is also a superhero with friends who are also superheroes. And we have secret agents and lawyers, too. This is a romantic superhero action comedy. If you like Bewitched or Batman, give it a try.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the show@AmIOldYet2https://www.facebook.com/amIoldyetpodcasthttps://flloydkennedy.comThe music featured in Season 6 is from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on BandcampYou can leave a comment or review on the website www.amIoldyet.com/reviews.Thanks for listening. Stay safe.

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.A young couple deals with adjustments to married life, not the least of which is that she is also a superhero with friends who are also superheroes. And we have secret agents and lawyers, too. This is a romantic superhero action comedy. If you like Bewitched or Batman, give it a try.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the show@AmIOldYet2https://www.facebook.com/amIoldyetpodcasthttps://flloydkennedy.comThe music featured in Season 6 is from "In The Labyrinth" by John T LaBarbera, available on BandcampYou can leave a comment or review on the website www.amIoldyet.com/reviews.Thanks for listening. Stay safe.