Teddy & The Bassman

All good things must come to an end...

It’s probably inevitable that Episode 45 is a bit more somber, as we tackle the main issue on everyone’s mind.   While that hungry wolf, COVID-19, prowls outside, looking for its next meal, Teddy & The Bassman are staying well-sequestered in Steampunk Towers, staying focused on keeping positive and finding ways to keep alert and well. Hygge is explored a bit further, as is tapping and other activities to alleviate the tedium of staying indoors. Teddy embarks on ukulele lessons, and the Bassman flexes his jigsaw puzzle prowess. And of course, it wouldn’t be a T&TB episode without the usual mélange of vintage commercials and jingles, interspersed with a plethora of cool music. Stay safe out there, everyone. That wolf is relentless, and no respecter of age, affluence, wealth or fame. But we can put it down for good if we all work together.

It may be March, but we are still trying to keep our New Year resolutions, which is why Episode 44 is dedicated almost entirely to our favourite music.   Both of us have chosen 4 songs by different artists, and we talk about why we love them and what makes them so special to us. Hopefully this will inspire you to seek out these talented musicians and give them some love as well.   Teddy introduces the Bassman to Hygge, and explains why it just might save her sanity during the SAD season, and shamelessly plugs the revised edition of her cookbook, Brits and Grits: The Victoria Tea Room Cookbook and Almanac.   And of course, it wouldn’t be a T&TB episode without the usual mélange of vintage holiday commercials and jingles, interspersed with a plethora of cool music.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Episode 43 is very merry indeed! Have a Ho Ho Ho as Teddy and The Bassman take a moment to celebrate the season. Because it’s Christmas, we do things a little differently. No guests, no Steampunk Cellar, No Keeper, just us, talking about the things that mean something to us.   Teddy pushes back on the naysayers of early decorating with some cold hard facts. The Bassman waxes lyrical (wax, get it?) about immortality, and Teddy suggests ways of showing stress, that most unwelcome guest during the holidays, the proverbial door. We also celebrate the Sacred, or True Masculine and Feminine, and muse about the coming year. And it wouldn't be Christmas without a reading of The Bassman's poem "Christmas Day". It also wouldn’t be a T&TB episode without the usual mélange of vintage holiday commercials and jingles, interspersed with a plethora of cool music.

Episode 42 rolls in just in time for thanksgiving – and we have so very much to be thankful for.   Special guest Dave LaPage grants us the most honest and moving interview to date. In it, Dave speaks candidly about the struggles he faced coming out in a very fundamentalist Christian home, and his hopes and dreams for the future. We couldn’t make up our mind for The Keeper; Dave helps us pile a few more things we can live without in the Steampunk Cellar, and The Bassman holds forth on one of his more unusual quizzes.   And of course, it wouldn’t be a T&TB episode without the usual mélange of vintage commercials and jingles, interspersed with a plethora of cool music.

Two episodes in the same month? Must be spring!   In Episode 41, special guest, Sara Tolson, has been on our guest bucket list since we first started podcasting. Sara is a phenomenal young performer, friend, and all-round great human being, and it was great having her with us in the Steampunk Library.   We open the hungry maw of the Steampunk Cellar for not one but two offerings, and the Keeper is probably our most delicious yet.   It wouldn’t be a T&TB episode without a naughty quiz, and Sarah happily joined in with the debauchery. A great time was had by all. And of course, it wouldn’t be a T&TB episode without the usual mélange of vintage commercials and jingles, interspersed with a plethora of cool music. And don’t forget to hang on until the end – here there be bloopers.

Yeah, we’re embarrassed at how long it’s been! When real life gets in the way, it really gets in the way.   In Episode 40, we have a very special guest, Melanie Williford, of Courageous Crossing Productions and a podcaster in her own right – Thespis in The Green Room. She tells us her fascinating journey in the theatre and inspires us with her fearless pursuit in achieving her goals and dreams. We have a failed Keeper, but we manage to find one for the glass case.   We also want to thank YOU for your patience with us. We promise it won’t be another six months between episodes! But of course, it wouldn’t be a T&TB episode without the usual mélange of vintage commercials and jingles, interspersed with a plethora of cool music. And don’t forget to hang on until the end – here there be bloopers.

Boy, you just couldn’t shut Teddy up in this podcast – I think she had been hitting the caffeinated coffee or something ;)   In episode 39, we introduce a brand new fixture – The Keeper! (Yes, you have to use the reverb setting when you say that – it’s in the book), which is the antithesis of the now-Legendary Steampunk Cellar. With The Keeper, instead of choosing things to throw away, we are picking our very favourite and putting them into the glass case to display forever. In its inaugural episode, we’ll be choosing The Keeper for best songwriter and best rude insulting name.   But we didn’t want the Steampunk Cellar to feel left out, so we tossed a couple of bones down there to keep it happy until dinnertime. We review Teddy’s new book The Chine, as well as the Bassman’s continuing improving health, our new daily routine, Unsolved Mysteries, and Serena Williams. Then, we finish up with a sobering discussion about Incel, a growing and disturbing sub culture. But of course, it wouldn’t be a T&TB episode without the usual mélange of vintage commercials and jingles, interspersed with a plethora of cool music. And don’t forget to hang on until the end – here there be bloopers.

Welcome to Episode 38, our second post-stroke podcast – I think you’ll agree that the Bassman is sounding better every day. We are joined by the Podfather himself, the God of Pod, Evan Harris. This is also part one of a crossover podcast with the newly ressurected Lucky Ten Thousand podcast.   Recording a podcast is always fun with Evan, who is a true force of nature. We tackle some fun subjects ranging from nostalgia to Star Trek, and we have a big ol’ KFC Value bucket of items to toss into the Steampunk Cellar. And please don’t forget to vote in the Podcast Awards for The Bearded Ones and the Lucky Ten Thousand – there’s still time! But of course, it wouldn’t be a T&TB episode without the usual mélange of vintage commercials and jingles, interspersed with a plethora of cool music.

Well, never let it be said that Teddy & The Bassman don’t lead an interesting life. We apologise for the long dry spell between episode 36 and this one, but life has a way of jumping up and biting you sometimes, and boy, did it bite us.   On February 28, 2018, an event happened that would forever change our lives – Bassman suffered a series of strokes, followed by major surgery. It has completely altered how we live and think and work, and we had to share it with you. But of course, it wouldn’t be a T&TB episode without the usual mélange of vintage commercials and jingles, interspersed with a plethora of cool music.

Episode 36 – what a wild ride. We spend a fantastic 90 minutes speaking with Mark Milbourn, coming to you from sunny Sway in Hampshire, England. Mark and the Bassman go all the way back to the early 1980’s, when they were members of Fat Profit, a popular local band. Mark is a singer, songwriter, deep thinker, and champion giggler. You’ve never heard so much laughter on T&TB.   Because we were Skyping with Mark across the pond, some of the audio isn’t quite the quality we would like, but we still felt the subject matter and the craic were worth a little imperfect sound. The three of us share a frank and thought-provoking discussion on religion and beliefs, sex and the dysfunctional Christian, and Mark and the Bassman take a stroll down memory lane with a few old jokes and war stories.   Teddy gives an update on the Audible version of Her Minder (read by none other than The God of Pod Evan Harris, who graciously sent her one of his reading bloopers). The Steampunk Cellar is open for business, and Teddy finally gets her way.   All this, along with the usual mélange of vintage commercials and jingles, interspersed with a plethora of cool music courtesy of Fat Profit’s glory days – get out your padded Miami Vice jackets and your espadrilles – it’s 1985 again!

Happy 2018, everyone! We’ve started the year off right with a podcast featuring Catherine Furlong and the return of our first ever podcast guest, The One and Only Brian Coker. And if two awesome guests aren’t exciting enough, we were paid a visit from a special Mystery Guest – roll on, 2018!   Brian tells us about his work in theatre and on his own personal fitness, as well as his special VIP trip to Disney World, his favourite place on earth. The Steampunk Cellar is open for business, and we get downright philosophical during an Either/Or quiz. All this, along with the usual mélange of vintage commercials and jingles, interspersed with a plethora of cool music.

Two podcasts in two weeks? Wow! It must be Christmas! While The Bassman is busy at Centre Stage with his play Merry Christmas Shirley, Teddy takes over and compiles a ‘best of Christmas’ section, featuring commentary from Catherine (The Queen, or as she likes to be known, Phred) and the God of Pod, Evan Harris. Favourite Christmas songs and traditions are discussed, and both Teddy AND the Bassman share some very personal insights on Christmas.   It wouldn’t be a Christmas podcast without the Bassman’s Christmas poem, and Teddy’s Snow day story. Teddy also shares some thinky thoughts about exactly what Christmas is all about.   All this, along with the usual mélange of vintage commercials, silly jingles and cool music.   Featured Music:   Santa Claus Is Coming To Town – Tommy Dorsey and Steampunk Christmas Jingle Bells – Pete Rugulo Orchestra Christmas Time is Here – Vince Guaraldi Trio Boogie Woogie Santa Claus – Patti Page Sleigh Ride – Phil Spector Merry Christmas Darling – The Carpenters I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday – Roy Wood Merry Christmas Everybody - Slade Fairytale of New York – Kirsty McColl & The Pogues What Child Is This? Vince Guaraldi Trio Let It Snow – Gloria Estefan ‘Zat You, Santa Claus? Louis Armstrong Twelve Days of Christmas – The Chipmunks Wexford Carol – Alison Kraus and Yo Yo Ma Happy Holiday – Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormet

Another action-packed episode, featuring the Queen Phred (AKA Catherine our daughter) and a very special guest, Jennifer Allyn-Perri, a very talented, funny lady, who simply sparkles with warmth and charm throughout the podcast. With Thanksgiving done and Christmas looming, we start dashing headlong into the holiday season. Jenn reveals her first love, opera, and how her father inadvertently turned her on to this genre.   Several items are banished to the Steampunk Cellar, and Bassman delivers a quiz that is both naughty and nice.   All this, along with the usual mélange of vintage commercials, silly jingles and cool music.   Featured Music:   Come On A My House – Rosemary Clooney Shoop – Salt n Pepa Sally B. Goode – Carroll Brown Canary In A Coalmine – The Police That’s The Way – KC & The Sunshine Band Theme – Top Cat Theme – The Avengers Linus & Lucy – Vince Guraldi Holiday For Strings – Michael LeGrand Scuttlebuttin’ – Stevie Ray Vaughn

We have a full house in Episode 32 – the ever awesome Queen Catherine (or as she is also known – Phred) joins us for a special visit from the UK. And if that wasn’t sweet enough, we are joined by the very first person who ever asked to be on our podcast (it just took us 32 episodes to get her here!) DeAna Earl!   DeAna talks with us about her life as an entertainer on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, and what it takes to learn how to fly. We discuss learning how to dance, the difference between different British accents, and how to develop that thick skin needed to survive in the entertainment business. All this, along with the usual mélange of vintage commercials, silly jingles and cool music.   Featured Music:   Theme – The Love Boat Stormy Monday – Little Joe Cook Kiko And The Lavender Moon – Los Lobos Who Killed Big Bird? Barry Adamson 4Evermore - Anthony David The In Crowd – Ramsey Lewis Trio Used To Rule The World – Randall Bramblett

Episode 31 continues our fascinating discussion with the legendary Brian Reeder and Andre Webb! We start off with a lightning round quiz, where Brian reveals the perils of a tequila hangover, and Andre gives us a glimpse into the afterlife. The conversation turns serious as we discuss the recent events in Charlottesville, and the frustrations facing America’s citizens in the light of our government and country’s current climate. The four of us agree: Love is the only cure. Please join us for our most significant and relevant podcast to date. All this, along with the usual mélange of vintage commercials, silly jingles and cool music.   Featured Music:   L’Realite – Amadou and Mariam I Can’t Run – Paul Simon Trouble Town – Jake Bugg Bridge Over Troubled Waters – Aretha Franklin Poughkeepsie – Over The Rhine

Wow! What a couple of weeks it’s been – first, we got to spend some awesome time with our darling Alexandra Hernandez and her beautiful family. And if that wasn’t enough, we also got to finally podcast with none other than Brian Reeder and Andre Webb!  If you’ve listened to many of our podcasts, you will have heard of Brian. He is one of our earliest and most loyal cheerleaders; he is the Bassman’s superhero sidekick (to understand this, you’ll have to listen to our crossover podcast with The Bearded Ones), and he is a super-talented force of nature you just love being around.   Together with his good friend (and now our good friend, Andre Webb), he is planning his own podcast, and he and Andre stopped by one afternoon to join us. We can honestly say that this podcast was a life-changing, life-affirming event. It was so extensive we’ve split it into two podcasts, so you can have twice as much fun with us. Brian and Andre are so inspirational.   We start off asking about Brian’s start as a performer, then ask about influences. From there, we learn the legend of J.J. Coolbreeze, and what Andre would like to tell his Great-great-great-great grandchildren. We salute Lefties, and wax nostalgic about the perfect day. All this, along with the usual mélange of vintage commercials, silly jingles and cool music.   Featured Music:   Diamonds – Steam Powered Giraffe Got My Mojo Working – Muddy Waters Cheaper To Keep Her - MFSB Groove Is In The Heart - DeLite Hobo Dan – Carroll Brown Sit Down Servant – The Staple Singers Intermission – The Carpenters Start It Up – Robben Ford

It’s not everyday you get to record a podcast with true legends, but we had that opportunity in Episode 29.   To commemorate our two-year anniversary as podcasters, we share a very special podcast crossover episode with the guys that started it all for us, Evan Harris and Jason Underwood, those Gods of Pod themselves, The Bearded Ones! These guys were so much fun – you can tell from all the laughter and the lunacy we shared.   And when you’ve listened to our podcast, hop over to the Bearded Ones, and listen to the other half of the evening. On our side, we discuss the true meaning of ‘fully functional’, Teddy gives Jason lessons on how to talk dirty during sex, and we find out exactly what Evan would be willing to do for $35,000.   All this, along with the usual mélange of vintage commercials, silly jingles and cool music.   Featured Music:   Theme Tune: The Bearded Ones – Evan Harris Fried My Little Brains – The Kills Sinner Man – Nina Simone Sexy - Muffin Man Incidental Music – Smack The Pony Kali Yuga - Echobelly My Sunny Girlfriend – The Monkees Helter Skelter – The Beatles

THIS PODCAST CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE. Whew! What an episode! We started on Father’s Day, and it took Teddy until Thursday to mix it all down – we got talking and just couldn’t seem to make ourselves stop!   Episode 28 covers a huge range of subjects, from reminiscing about our dads, strong women in movies and television, Murdoch Mysteries, and our amazing singer/songwriter friend Carroll Brown (whose music features heavily in this episode). We talk about learning how not to give a F&*%, as well the National Archive of media. Bassman becomes Ranty McRantface, and Teddy explains why she is an enigma wrapped in bacon. All this, along with the usual mélange of vintage commercials, silly jingles and cool music.   Featured Music:   Theme Tune: NBC Sunday Mystery Movie – Henry Mancini Honeybee – Steam Powered Giraffe Sally B. Good – Carroll Brown Barnacle Bill and Betty – Carrol Brown Losing My Religion – Lacuna Coil Scuttle Buttin’ – Stevie Ray Vaughan Dois Nardestes – Clay Ross Psychopomp – Thank You Scientist Theme Tune – Murdoch Mysteries Retrograde – James Blake Sweet Savannah Nights – Carroll Brown

In Episode 27, we welcome back our gorgeous daughter Catherine, who came to Steampunk Towers to celebrate her 25th birthday. We spent a great evening setting the world to rights.   We revisit some vocab words that sum up difficult and complex emotions, listen to the world’s most relaxing music (shown to reduce stress by 65%), and send another offender down into the Steampunk Cellar. We also review the Netflix series Thirteen Reasons Why, Bassman gives Teddy and Cat a naughty quiz, and we start our new regular feature on tea with a discussion on Pu-erh. All this, along with the usual mélange of vintage commercials, silly jingles and cool music.   Featured Music:   No Can Do – Hall and Oates Run Boy Run - Woodkid Weightless – Marconi Union Come to Poppa – Bob Seger Tea for Two – Teddy Wilson & His Orchestra Cry On My Shoulder – Bonnie Raitt Jolene – Dolly Parton (on 33rpm) Whenever I Call You Friend - Kenny Loggins and Stevie Nicks Billy’s Gone – Level 42

What started out as a Valentine Day episode soon became our most contemplative episode to date. It became pretty obvious soon out of the starting gate that we had a lot of thinky thoughts, which led to some soul-searching, thought-provoking subjects.   Among our topics are memories and regrets, what keeps you up at night, mushroom suits, social media dating, and the very serious and sometimes upsetting subject of gaslighting, featuring a list of signs that may help you to spot if you are the target of a gaslighter. All this, along with the usual mélange of vintage commercials, silly jingles and cool music.   Featured Music:   Something About You – Level 42 Theme Tune – Vision On I Remember You – The Four Freshmen She Talks To Angels – Black Crows Cloudburst – The Pointer Sisters Eminence Front – The Who

Happy 2017! America is looking more and more like an Orwellian nightmare, but here in Steampunk Towers it's warm and toasty, and we are enjoying part 2 of our conversation with the God of Pod Evan Harris and our gorgeous daughter Catherine (who surprised her dad at Christmas). Evan hots things up even more as he holds our feet to the fire on some pretty thought-provoking questions (apologies that his mic was a little hot, so a bit of distortion, but he’s awesome just the same!)   We play the Who can stay/Who has to go? game, which segues into our first memories of our beloved Alan Rickman. We also enter the hypothetical Hunger Games, and decide who is the biggest threat. Our discussion of our favourite films sparks a debate on horror movies and why they scare us, and we rate our parents on the strictness scale. All this, along with the usual mélange of vintage commercials, silly jingles and cool music.   Featured Music:   Hourglass - Squeeze Dinnerladies (Day by Day) – Victoria Wood Little Baby – Howlin’ Wolf Used To Rule The World – Randall Bramblett Route 66 – Nelson Riddle Orchestra Minor Swing – Johnny Depp

Happy Holidays! 2016 has been tough, but here at Steampunk Towers, Christmas came with a very happy surprise – our daughter Catherine arrived all the way from England! And as if one amazing guest wasn’t enough, The God of Pod Evan Harris also stops by with his special brand of holiday cheer (apologies that his mic was a little hot, so a bit of distortion, but he’s awesome just the same!)   Catherine takes us on a comparison tour of the US vs the UK, and we argue some of the finer points of sports, tea and profanity. Christmas makes up most of our discussion, including our favourite gifts, all those times Catherine was fooled by Father Christmas, and what needs to go into this Christmas version of the Steampunk Cellar. And what the heck is a Singing Henny??   All this, along with the usual mélange of Christmassy vintage commercials, silly jingle (bells) and cool carols.   Featured Music:   My Favourite Things – Brian Setzer Orchestra Kiko And The Lavender Moon – Los Lobos Rule Brittannia – London Symphony Orchestra What Child Is This? – Ray Charles Fairytale of New York – The Pogues F. Kirsty McColl ’Zat you, Santa Claus? – Louis Armstrong The Most Wonderful Day of The Year – From Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer What Child Is This? – From The Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack Stop The Cavalry - Jona Lewie

Well, we thought we had 8 hours of podcast love to share. Turns out we did not. You’ll hear all about it on Episode 23.   Teddy & The Bassman fill you in on all that’s been going on, including trips to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, thoughts on the election (don’t worry – we keep it brief and relatively vitriol-free), the second of the Trifecta of late year holidays, Thanksgiving, and you find out the Bassman’s party piece. All this, along with the usual mélange of vintage commercials, silly jingles and cool music.   Featured Music:   Let Her Cry – Hootie And The Blowfish Dark Lord Funk – Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters Dig That Crazy Chick - Sam Butera & The Witnesses Over The River – Danny Kaye & The Andrews Sisters Spirits In The Material World – The Police Hold Tight – The Andrews Sisters

As a fanfare and preparation for the 8 HOURS of recorded podcast we’ve completed the past three weeks, Episode 22 is our first ever ‘Best of’ compilations of greatest hits! That's right - we took our favourite moments from our earlier podcasts and put them all together for your one-stop best-of shop. We start with episode 3, and a session on roleplay, then catch up with God of Pod Evan Harris taking a very naughty quiz. We discuss religion with Brian Coker and replay one of our favourite conversations of all time on Spanking. Halloween gets a look in, and we wrap things up with Liz and Kim discussing the Five Languages of Love. All this, along with the usual mélange of vintage commercials, silly jingles and cool music. Featured Music: Bring It On Down to My House – Asleep At The Wheel Come On A My House – Rosemary Clooney Father Figure – George Michael I Put A Spell On You – Nina Simone Billy’s Gone – Level 42

Fresh from Teddy’s return from Viva Las Vegas! Join us for Part Two of our conversation with the lovely Helena Rickman! The Helenameter is brought in once again to critique, we talk about the concept of holding space, the art of throwing yourself under the bus, being friends and Obduction, the newest Myst game, due out any day now. All this, along with the usual mélange of vintage commercials, silly jingles and cool music. Featured Music: Dance du Mardi Gras – Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys The Sun and The Rain - Madness Waiting for You - Seal Done Enough Dying Today – Larry Gatlin Theme from Route 66 – Nelson Riddle Love and Happiness – Emmylou Harris and Mark Knophler Roobart and Custard Calling Dr Love - Kiss John The Revelator – Clay Ross You’re Sixteen – Johnny Burnette Gresham Blues – Level 42

Can you believe it’s been one year since our inaugural podcast? It’s been a wild ride, and we’ve loved every minute of it! Thank you for listening all year – we hope this year will be even more enjoyable. Episode 20 is very special to us; not only does it mark our one year anniversary as podcasters, but we have a very special guest with us at Steampunk Towers – the ever awesome Helena Rickman, who joins us for a special two-part podcast. In Part one, we open the Steampunk Cellar and the Genie with the Box of Lost Things. We also take a look at social media, fanfiction, and why Teddy should give Quentin Tarantino another try. Finally Helena introduces everyone to the Helenameter, where she gives us a breakdown of what makes a good film. All this, along with the usual mélange of vintage commercials, silly jingles and cool music. We also want to thank each and every one of you for voting for us and The Bearded Ones for the Podcast Awards. We didn’t win, but we felt the love and support, and that really is better than any old trophy. Don’t forget to check out our fellow podfamily members, The Bearded Ones and The Lucky Ten Thousand! Featured Music: Star Collector – The Monkeys Goin’ Down – The Monkeys You Just May Be The One – The Monkeys Keep It To Myself – Roger Daltry and Wilko Johnson Who Killed Big Bird? Barry Adamson Enjoy Yourself (It’s Later Than You Think) – Prince Buster Gresham Blues – Level 42

Join Teddy & The Bassman for Episode 19, featuring the perils of white gospel music, the quest for the next musical icon, self-esteem vs self-compassion, and our tribute to Eurovision’s tribute to the late and very great Sir Terry Wogan. Thank you to all our awesome listeners, and don’t forget to check out our fellow podfamily members The Bearded Ones and The Lucky Ten Thousand! Featured Music: Southern Cross – CSN God’s Trying To Tell You Something – The Color Purple Soundtrack The Way – Chicago Cry on My Shoulder – Bonnie Raitt Wishing You Were Here – Chicago Riverdance – Riverdance Soundtrack She Blinded Me With Science – Thomas Dolby Outro Music – Bottom Soundtrack

Another exciting episode with the dynamic duo from the Lucky Ten Thousand, Evan and Carissa! This time, we tag team games. On the Lucky Ten Thousand side, we play Wise or Otherwise, a truly awesome game about quotes. Here on T&TB, we get down and dirty with Cards Against Humanity – and as Teddy says, we don’t ‘mince our punches’. In addition, we discuss a few things that have been on our minds, like critiquemydickpic.tumblr.com, the differences between opinions on things and judgements about people, and the fandom film Severus Snape and the Marauders. Fun music, a word from our karma sponsor, and a special thank you to two of our listeners for your kind words of support and encouragement. This episode’s special music: Yeah Yeah - Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames When In Rome - Oli Julian (feat Michael Prophet) Double Barrel - Dave & Ansel Collins Liquidator - Harry J Allstars Love Potion #9  - Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass Minor Swing – Johnny Depp Watermelon Man - Baba Brooks & His Band Dois Nordestes - Clay Ross

Hello to our regular listeners, and to listeners of The Lucky Ten Thousand, who are visiting us for the first time! We welcome to the Steampunk Library the ever-awesome God of Pod Evan Harris, along with his Lucky Ten Thousand Co-host Carissa for a special two-part, crossover podcast. Here on TNTB, part one of the podcast: We all head over to the mythical Room 101, where things are sent, never to return.  Teddy, The Bassman, Carissa and Evan all get to put forward their nominations. The only problem with Room 101, though, is that once you start thinking of things to put in it, it’s like potato chips – you can’t stop! Another special treat is our entry for The Bearded One’s Breakup Video/Audio contest. We didn’t win, but the winners, our friends Kim and Liz, richly deserved their victory. To see their award-winning farewell speech, head over to The Bearded Ones! Then, while you’re at it, check out The Lucky Ten Thousand for Part Two of this crossover podcast, where we engage in some fantastic discussions with Evan and Carissa. Special Music For Episode 17: Level 42 – Demo Music Theme Music – Film Series Pointer Sisters – Cloudburst CSN – Southern Cross Brook Benton – Baby PMJ - Criminal

Our biggest and most action-packed episode to date! Join us at the Steampunk Library for tea, Wensleydale cheese, BDSM, profanity, creepy music and tattoos. All this amid our vintage commercials, groovy incidentals and our Karma Sponsors Chris Foster Hair and A Dapper Sandlapper. Warning: This show contains adult themes and strong language - yeah, yeah, what's new? Special Music: Theme Music - Vision On The Ventures - The Bat Theme Music - The Munsters Los Lobos - Kiko And The Lavender Moon Echobelly - Kali Yuga Bing Crosby - When The Blue of the Night Living Strings - Holiday For Strings The Pointer Sisters - Jada Saltnpepa - Shoop

Wow! Another milestone episode. Join T&TB for Part 2 of their interview with special guests from the theatre community Kim Morgan and Elizabeth Coulson. Play the interactive game, How Many Times Does Liz Say 'Edit That Out!',  We discuss a good way to talk about bad sex, our passions, and the mother of all lightin' round quizzes. Our Karma Sponsor this week is A Dapper Sandlapper, and we have the usual suspects of vintage commercials and cool music. So pull up a nice bottle of wine, drop a straw in it, and join us for a laughter-filled episode with these two gorgeous ladies. This week's featured music: Cheaper To Keep Her - MFSB Theme from Route 66 Theme from Call My Bluff Bridge Over Troubled Water - Aretha Franklin

Well, now that we have survived the bloodbath that was January 2016, Teddy & The Bassman welcome Kim Morgan and Elizabeth Coulson, two of the leading lights of the Greenville Theatre Community, in this first of two episodes. Pizza, wine, and hilarity ensued as we discuss the best and worst of Valentines, The Five Languages of Love, Mental Heath Days, and the cathartic cry.Steampunk Theatre proudly presents an excerpt from a 1960's Sex Education text for girls, and we start a contest to guess how many times Elizabeth is going to say, "Edit that out!"You'll notice we didn't. Sorry, Liz ;)Special Music This EpisodeHowlin' Wolf - Shake For MeAmy Winehouse - My Tears Dry On Their OwnHootie & The Blowfish - Let Her CryGeorge Benson - Give Me The NightElvis Presley - Teddy BearTheme Music - The ProfessionalsThe Monotones - Book of Love

Welcome to our first Podcast of 2016, and thank you for helping us hit the top 100 Movers on Stitcher! It's jam-packed with what you've come to expect from us - chat, vintage commercials, cool music and anecdotes, including a delightful cameo from the God of Pod, Evan Harris. We recorded this podcast on January 11, but due to some scheduling conflicts we are a little late in publishing. To be honest, it has been one of the saddest weeks we've ever lived through. First, the shocking news that David Bowie passed away after his battle with cancer; and as we were reeling from this, we woke up to the heartbreaking news that Alan Rickman had passed away, also of cancer. They were both too young, and were taken before their time, and the world is a less colourful, beautiful place without them. As the Bassman said on Facebook, "The world today is dull, and it hurts." Friends, these two men were very important to us. Teddy can hardly bear to look at her Facebook and LiveJournal feeds, because it is so painful to see all the tributes to Alan Rickman and know he is gone. He was a very important figure to her; she's been a huge fan of his since the 80's and he served as the inspiration to her protagonist Her Minder.  We tried in a small way to pay tribute to both these incredible men at the end of this podcast, and we will have more about them on our next episode, when the hurt and loss aren't so raw and painful.In the meantime, sit back, grab your favourite beverage, and enjoy Episode 13 of Teddy & The Bassman.----more---- A new feature of the podcasts will be a listing of songs and singers included in each episode:Music Credits for Episode 13Little Baby – Howlin’ WolfBioshock Inifinite SoundtrackRains of Castamere – MalukaAce of Spades – MotorheadJohn the Revelator – Clay RossSkylark – Dinah ShoreCaptain KangarooLife on Mars – Rick WakemanSonnet 130 – Alan Rickman 

Join Teddy & The Bassman as they celebrate Christmas in their own unique way - nothing but fun, nostalgia, vintage Christmas Commercials, loads of great songs, poems and memories. If this doesn't get you in the Christmas Spirit, then you're on your own, Ebenezer.

Happy Halloween! Dust off the cobwebs, we're back! TnTB celebrate Halloween in their own inimitable way, by glorifying pumpkin spice, trashing tropes, disparaging the man bun, and discussing a subject so NSFW we can't even mention it here. All this, plus our usual nonsense. So have a Happy Harvest Festival, Halloween, Samhain, or whatever you and yours prefer to call it.And nobody mentioned 50 Shades of Shite this week. Is that shaming?

Welcome to our milestone Episode 10! (Yes, we love to celebrate everything) Today we are joined by our very special guest, St Gulik, Teddy's good friend and literary editor. Join us for a sparkling hour of discussion of everything from fanfiction, erotica, Banned Books Week, The Night We Bombed Lincoln Towing, plus another thrilling edition of Steampunk Theatre - Droxy's Folly.

Ripping the band-aid off spanking - can we say that? This week, Teddy reveals her bucket list, The Bassman plays the Name Game, we talk about parental responsibility and how NOT to talk about sex education, censorship, and The Bassman's new favourite artist, Audrey Kawasaki.  We also play the Desert Island game, and discuss the new and improved Pottermore. Special shout outs to Brian Reeder (happy belated birthday!), Angela for not minding about our BDSM, and Tami, who is more talented than ever.  And nobody played synthesizer or mentioned 50 Shades of Grey.

Happy Labor Day! Grab a cold beverage, kick back, and join us in the Steampunk Library, where we discuss Harry Potter cons, bombing towing yards, inter-species muppet sex, Miley Cyrus' latest trip off the rails and pumpkin spice. Teddy shamelessly pimps Her Minder, The Bassman reads like a Boss, we drool over Masters of Sex, rant over the latest trend of Christian Persecution, and give you an inspiring pep talk.

When it comes to one of our strictest pod taboos, we have broken the seal. Join us on Part Two of our conversation with the ever adorable Brian Coker, where we come clean on religion, the Rainbow Confederate flag, and the mother of all lightning round quizzes.

Join us for Part One of our two-part visit with THE Brian Coker, where we discuss Barbie, hipster hobos, gay clergy, the Muse, how much we hate camping, praying the gray away, and how to love The Facebook. Please follow us on twitter @TednTheBassman, and friend us on The Facebook.

Join us and our special guest Evan Harris, for PART TWO of our session with him. We get to discuss Star Wars & Star Trek, Teddy & Evan take part in our Naughty Quiz, we talk about the return of Bloom County, you will learn the right time to use the word "Callipygian", and Evan talks about his fear of dying on top of someone.

This time around we have a very special guest, the God of Pod Mr Evan Harris. We had so much fun, we had to split this episode, so here's Part 1. We get to talk about things we'd do differently if we could go back in time, hairy women, Star Trek, Start Wars sequels, sex surveys, voyeuristic old men, and so many things besides.

In this edition, Teddy & The Bassman talk about Role Playing, People with Squeaky Voices, The Bassman relates a couple of stupid things he did, We have the Quiz back again, Teddy talks about Literary Agents, we discuss Serena Williams winning Wimbledon, we talk about Flirting, the significance of July 12th, and finally, Teddy has a list of words to describe emotions that people feel but can't explain.

In this episode, Teddy & The Bassman talk about; Bad chat-up lines on Tinder, Geeking out and the fun it brings, The dubious practice of Dick-Pics, Binge-watching Game of Thrones, The consequences of "Quickies", and many other things besides.

From the topmost turret of Steampunk Towers, Teddy & The Bassman bring you their inaugural Podcast from the mysterious Steampunk Library. There, they discuss transgender issues, and BDSM. Teddy talks about having her dress over the head, and The Bassman illustrates what not to say to a fuller-figured girl. Teddy tests out her quiz questions, and there's a general discussion on Music and theatre. All this and more, including vintage commercials and awesome music.