Miraculous Cumbria with Steph Bradshaw and Jane Postlethwaite

In this episode we take a trip to Sizergh Castle part of the National Trust. See all photos referenced on either facebook at www.facebook.com/MiraculousCumbria  (https://www.facebook.com/MiraculousCumbria/) or on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria/ Music interludes by Hannah Brackenbury  If you like our podcast please leave a nice review and some stars on iTune. If you don't like it just keep it to yourself and never return. Cheers. 

This episode we go to the Laurel & Hardy Museum in Ulverston where we meet puppets, learn about the fairer sex and generally have a lovely time. Thank you to Mark Greenhow and Matt for letting us visit and being great hosts.  See photos that we mention on facebook at www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria (https://www.facebook.com/MiraculousCumbria/) or on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria/ New theme tune by Hannah Brackenbury https://brackers.co.uk (https://brackers.co.uk/)

We are one year old! We celebrate with this bumper episode letting you know what we've been up to including musicals, Brighton Fringe and ghosts. We have special guest Heather (Steph's sister) in Heather's Corner. See photos that we mention on facebook at www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria (https://www.facebook.com/MiraculousCumbria/) or on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria/ New theme tune by Hannah Brackenbury https://brackers.co.uk

We make the most of a National Trust free open day and check out Wordsworth House & Gardens in Cockermouth.  Expect tales of Georgian hipster tricks, dead parents and lovers.  Check out our instagram story highlights for videos of the day.  www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria Also, remember to like our facebook page www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria

We don’t know shite about shit in this Aquarium special. Otters, sharks, pikes and rays make up an afternoon followed by a great big meal.  See our photos and videos from the day on instagram www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria  Also, please leave us a iTunes review and send us any photos you have with our Miraculous Cumbria badges.

Jane takes a surprise organised by Steph visit to Alpacaly Every After where they feed and frolic amongst alpacas. See our Facebook and Instagram profiles for behind the scenes videos and photos. [www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria](http://www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria)

Cumbria based Gilly McArthur talks to Jane about wild swimming throughout January to raise money for the mental health charity Mind. Gilly is also an illustrator, climber and meditator. We talk all things wild swimming, mental health and there are some spooky stories at the end. See more behind the scenes photographs on our Facebook page and Instagram account.  Photograph by @MrJumpyJames (instagram)

This episode is all what to do when things go wrong, twisted spines and loaded monks. Have you been here before? What did you think? Let us know on our Facebook page or instagram. [www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria](www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria)

We discuss what we really thought of the episodes we recorded and the places we visited.  What were your favourite episodes? Let us know.  Make sure you follow us on Instagram for all the behind the scenes photographs and videos - www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria

After not seeing each other for ages we meet up to discuss Christmas and the New Year aka Hashtag New Year New Me. Someone hates Christmas and someone loves it. Can you guess who? We exchange Christmas presents, discuss what other presents we got and what we've been watching on the telly box. Plus, go into some detail about blood and brain fluid because it's that time of year. Remember to like our page on Facebook www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria

In this weeks episode we visit the Dock Museum not to be mixed up with the Duck Museum. We were caught up in a Christmas situation but still managed to *learn about Cumbria history, the Vikings and how Barrow was put together. Enjoy.  *Always debatable in our case. Check out our Facebook page and Instagram for behind the scenes photos and videos.

In this episode we visit Furness Abbey - Cumbria's answer to Hogwarts. We debate how the Abbey was built by Aliens and discuss a Wizard hoard.  See our Facebook page and instagram for behind the scenes videos and photographs.  www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria Also, get in touch with your stories about visiting Furness Abbey and Cumbria in general.

We visit the Rum Story at Whitehaven and it's not all shits and giggles. A heavy piece of rum story history is highlighted.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more content and behind the scenes photos and videos.

We've set ourselves less than 2 weeks to gather £4500 in a Kickstarter to raise money for the podcast and to take a one hour comedy show to Brighton Fringe 2019. The Kickstarter is all or nothing!  Can you help us get there? The link to pledge is at [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/janepostlethwaite/get-us-to-brighton-fringe-2019-and-build-our-cumbr](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/janepostlethwaite/get-us-to-brighton-fringe-2019-and-build-our-cumbr) The campaign ends on 29 November 2018.  Thank you to everyone who has already chipped in.

We did a Halloween ghost walk around Lowther Castle. Guess who got scared and who was used as a human shield.  See our Instagram account stories for all the behind the scenes madness.

We asked for your Cumbrian ghost stories and you delivered. In this episode we give you three stories. Hope you don't get too scared. Our halloween special full episode will be on Friday!  Check out our instagram for behind the scenes photographs and videos. Keep sending us your stories!

We visit the Derwent Pencil Museum on a Saturday morning after a fine brunch at Kat's Kitchen. Steph loves a good quiz and Jane doesn't. For behind the scenes photos and videos go to the Miraculous Cumbria instagram and Facebook page. 

We co-hosted BBC Radio Cumbrias new local Friday night show 'The Friday Showcase' on Friday 5 October. Did you listen in? No worries if you didn't as you can listen online on catch up. We talk in this episode about our experience of not swearing for 3 hours and finding more haunted locations! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for behind the scenes videos and photographs.

It's Jane's birthday morning but before we ate cake we revisit the 'Cumbria Ghost Stories' book for more spooky goodness. We talk about a lot of castles and a lot of ghosts mostly...surprise....women ghosts! Sigh. We also debate men who use GoPros and drones.  Do you have spooky Cumbria tales? Do you have funny stories of visiting or living in Cumbria get in touch.  For more photos and videos of our podcast adventures see our Facebook page and Instagram.

We read out ghost stories from our super star podcast listener Laura. We also discuss what TV shows we've been watching and wonder where we should go for Halloween.  For videos and photos from our adventures check out our facebook page and instagram.

It's a special 'Off Roadin' episode where we go to Hornby Castle in Lancashire for Jane's Birthday. Did we manage to sleep staying in a castle? What did we get from the antique store? And, how much gluten free bread is too much gluten free bread? All is answered in this very special podcast episode. You're welcome.  For videos and photos from our adventures check out our facebook page and instagram.

We've a catch up after being at different ends of the country for a couple of weeks. Steph tells us why she is a hero and Jane shares about watching her heros live. We also delve into a book called 'Bits & Pieces'. It's hilarious or is it?! You decide.  Keep sending us your spooky stories, weird stuff and places you think we should visit in Cumbria.  Visit our Facebook and Instagram page to get photos and more information about what we talk about in this episode.

Join us from a carpark in Ambleside as we talk all things Cumbria Ghost Stories and 'be prepared to be frightened by these terrible tales' as it says on the book cover. That's right, we're reading four of our favourite stories from the book, 'Cumbria Ghost Stories' by Bradwell Books.  You will be introduced to scary skulls, unwanted girlfriends and dead brides. Enjoy... Keep sending us your spooky stories, weird stuff and places you think we should visit in Cumbria.  Visit our Miraculous Cumbria Facebook and Instagram page to get photos and more information about what we talk about in this episode.

We catch up on life. Where has Steph been? How did Jane's Carlisle Fringe Show go? Also, we fill you in on Carlisle Castle's ghost stories.  Keep sending us your spooky stories, weird stuff and places you think we should visit in Cumbria.  Visit our Facebook and Instagram page to get photos and more information about what we talk about in this episode.

We visit this "Blank canvas of fun!" Steph makes use of the limitless opportunities of not being told what to do as she fits herself into walls and crevices. Jane entertains the children and comes up with a new business idea.  For behind the scenes footage and photos visit our Miraculous Cumbria Facebook page and Instagram.

Steph's away in various glamorous locations so Jane has roped in a special guest for this episode to discuss 9 hours on a family trip to the Little Ratty in Ravenglass, Cumbria. The main thing to come from this episode is more hat museums need to be created.  For behind the scenes photographs and videos mentioned in the podcast go to our facebook page at [www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria](http://www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria) or search for us on Instagram.

In this episode recorded in a graveyard in Bowness we tell listeners stories of ghosts, spooky stuff and suggested places to visit. Keep sending us your spooky stories, weird stuff and places you think we should visit.  Visit our Facebook and Instagram page to get photos and more information about what we talk about in this episode.

Recorded in a graveyard the podcast discusses the legendary children's author Beatrix Potter. Steph finds out there's someone impersonating her on a museum voiceover and Jane has a theory about Beatrix that will shake the world as we know it. Like the Miraculous Cumbria Facebook page and follow on Instagram to get behind the scenes photography and videos.

Steph and Jane haven't seen each other in person for a while so have a catch up in the car. Steph is highly caffeinated and Jane bangs on about her Amsterdam trip for way too long. They also answer questions sent in by Jane's childhood friend Anna.  Like the Miraculous Cumbria Facebook page and follow on Instagram to get behind the scenes photography and videos.

In this episode we've chosen one chapter each from Sean Frain's brilliant book called Murder, Mystery and Mischief in the English Lake District.  Steph's had a large coffee and tells us about a local 19th Century murder near Cockermouth. Jane can't say certain words to save her life but tried to tell you about a mysterious beast that roams the area killing sheep and outwitting locals. What an episode!  Remember to Like us on Facebook and check our Instagram account for behind the scenes photographs and videos.

We answer a couple more questions from our Facebook page. We talk about living back in Cumbria by choice and how it impacts our mental health. Like the Miraculous Cumbria comedy podcast for photograph and videos on facebook at [www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria](http://www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria) You can also follow on Instagram at [www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria](http://www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria) Music by Garry Lydon 2018 - [https://www.facebook.com/LYDNSOUND/](https://www.facebook.com/LYDNSOUND/)

It's part two of our Muncaster Castle special and we are talking castles, ghosts, murder and a strange smell in the air. Steph admits to why she was feeling very uneasy and Jane once again proves she hates being told what she can and can't do. Recorded at The Ratty Arms in Ravenglass. Follow the facebook page at [www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria](http://www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria) On Instagram at [www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria](http://www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria) To visit or find out more about Muncaster Castle see the website [http://www.muncaster.co.uk](http://www.muncaster.co.uk) Music by Garry Lydon 2018 - [https://www.facebook.com/LYDNSOUND/](https://www.facebook.com/LYDNSOUND/)

Steph and Jane spend the day at Muncaster Castle for the time of their lives. They witness two extraordinary falconry shows with one being especially memorable. Jane is trying out her new jean shorts and Steph has a shoulder issue that her Mum is not going to be happy about. Recorded at The Ratty Arms in Ravenglass. To visit or find out more about Muncaster Castle see the website [http://www.muncaster.co.uk](http://www.muncaster.co.uk) **Part 2 - The haunted castle will go out in Episode 4. ** Follow the facebook page at [www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria](http://www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria) On Instagram at [www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria](http://www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria) Music by Garry Lydon 2018 - [https://www.facebook.com/LYDNSOUND/](https://www.facebook.com/LYDNSOUND/)

In this mini bonus episode we answer some questions we've received through Facebook and talk about what it's like to live in a tourist destination, our love for New Balance trainers and a cracking business idea. We also touch on our childhoods and our hope and dreams. What we're saying is....there's a lot stuffed into this bonus. Enjoy! Like the Miraculous Cumbria comedy podcast for photograph and videos on facebook at [www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria](http://www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria) You can also follow on Instagram at [www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria](http://www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria) Music by Garry Lydon 2018 - [https://www.facebook.com/LYDNSOUND/](https://www.facebook.com/LYDNSOUND/)

Steph and Jane head to Derwent House on Derwent Island in Keswick. The house is open only 5 days a year with the National Trust. Jane set her comedy character show in 2017 at The House but has never been. Steph has a creepy history there. Listen to see how their day went and the consequences of not enough snacks. Recorded on Derwent Island and at the Theatre by the Lake at Keswick. To find out more about the house see the National Trust website [https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/borrowdale-and-derwent-water/features/derwent-island-and-house](https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/borrowdale-and-derwent-water/features/derwent-island-and-house) Follow the facebook page at [](www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria)[](www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria)[www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria](http://www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria) On Instagram at [](www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria)[www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria](http://www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria) Music by Garry Lydon 2018 - [https://www.facebook.com/LYDNSOUND/](https://www.facebook.com/LYDNSOUND/)

Steph and Jane meet up at 'Basecamp' to discuss what they want to achieve with their new podcast. They ask the important questions like - What is it like to grow up in Cumbria? What are they going to do? And who are they really? They are also joined by Steph's sister Heather who helps with a podcast 'Easter egg' at the end of the episode. Like the Miraculous Cumbria comedy podcast on facebook at [](www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria)[www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria](http://www.facebook.com/miraculouscumbria) You can also follow them on Instagram at [](www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria)[www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria](http://www.instagram.com/miraculouscumbria) Music by Garry Lydon 2018 - [https://www.facebook.com/LYDNSOUND/](https://www.facebook.com/LYDNSOUND/)