Waffle - the bite sized podcast

This week Paul talks to Grange Hill actor George Wilson about those early days as a working child actor and the longer terms ramifications. He talks openly about his struggles with mental health which have lead to his autobiography, From Grange Hill to Bioplar, to Back Again. First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 01.07.2021 Enhance your podcast experience with George's musical selections: Lynard Skynard - Sweet Home Alabama The Beatles - Norwegian Wood U2 - Angel of Harlem

This week Paul talks to previous guest Ian Eagleton about how the Reading Realm has developed since their first interview a year ago and about his amazing new children's book, Nen and the Lonely Fisherman, all about acceptance and representation. First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 23.05.2021 Enhance your podcast experience with Ian's musical selections: Morcheeba - The Sea Tori Amos - Silent All These Years Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby

This week ahead of bob Dylan's 80th birthday, Paul talks to biographer Spencer Leigh and his previous works on the likes of Simon and Garfunkle and Pete Best and his latest book, Bob Dylan: Outlaw Blues. First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 09-05-2021 Enhance your podcast experience with Spencer's musical choices: Bob Dylan - Blowin' In The Wind Bob Dylan - Make You Feel My Love Bob Dylan - Like A Rolling Stone  

This week Paul talks to writer, producer and poet Henry Normal about his huge influence on the British TV comedy scene with his work with the likes of Steve Coogan and Caroline Ahern. They also discuss his upcoming interview series for Flapjack Press and he reads a piece of his own brilliant poetry. First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 22-07-2021 Enhance your podcast experience with Henry's musical selections: I Am Kloot - Northern Skies Bob Marley - Three Little Birds Talking Heads - And She Was

This week, ahead of Fathers' Day, Paul chats to writer and performance-poet Justin Coe about his collection, 'The Dictionary of Dads', fatherhood and performing. First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 17.06.21 Enhance your podcast experience with Justin's music choices: Suzanne Vega - The World Before Columbus Billy Bragg - Tank Park Salute Tom Gray - You and Me

This week Paul fulfills a life long dream and interviews a member of the Back to the Future team. Jeffrey Weissman, Marty McFly in BTTF II & III regales us with stories from the set, his work training other actors and life as an alum from one of the world's most beloved movie franchises. First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on 10.06.21 Enhance your podcast experience by listening to Jeffrey's musical choices: Snakefinger - The Model Heaven 17 - Temptation Brian Eno - Deep Blue Day  

This week Paul learns all about the work and life of 20th Century Artist Laura Knight by speaking to biographer, Dr. Barbara C. Morden First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 30.05.21 Enhance your podcast experience by listening to Barbara's musical choices: Mary Poppins Cast - Let's Go Fly A Kite Boris Giltburg - Schuman's Carnaval, op.9 Frank Sinatra - Send In The Clowns

This week Paul talks with amazing children's author Cath Howe and the pupils of Golden Grove Primary School in Pembroke. They ask her some insightful questions on how to write and they discuss in detail Empathy Day. First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 06.06.21 Enhance your podcast experience with the pupils' musical choices The Beatles - Help Miley Cyrus - Midnight Sky Julie Andrews - My Favourite Things

This week, ahead of Paul's Virtual Climb up Everest he talks to Melanie Southworth about her amazing personal Everest stories. From failed attempts, through illness at base camp to success, she retells the events that are leading to her first book. 'Breathe' First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 25.04.21 Enhance you podcast experience with Melanie's music choices: David Lee Roth - Just Like Paradise AC/DC - It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll) Kool and the Gang - Celebration

This week, Paul talks to to poet, Matt Goodfellow about his transition from would be rock star to teacher to poet and he reads form his latest collection: "Bright Bursts of Colour" First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 18.04.21 Enhance your podcast experience with Matt's music choices: Doves - Carousels The Charlatans - Here Comes a Soul Saver Frightened Rabbit - Head Rolls Off  

This week Paul talks to Sara Kedge, co-editor of "Neurodiverse Entrepreneurial Awesomeness: An Anthology Of Stories From Brilliant Entrepreneurs With Amazingly Different Brains Who Are Forging Their Own Way"  First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on 04.04.21 Enhance your podcast experience with Sara's music choices: George Harrison (The Beatles) - Here Comes the Sun Michael Jackson - Come Together Amos Lee - Sweetpea

This week, Paul talks to writer of radio, TV and BRUM legend, Alan Dapré about writing for children's television. First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 28.03.21 Enhance your podcast experience with Alan's music selections: The Monkees - Theme Song E.L.O. - Mr. Blue Sky Justin Timberlake - Can't Stop the Feeling

This week Paul talks to poet Tony Curry about his brand new collection We Kid Ourselves as well as his open mic night, Word Central. Enhance your podcast experience with Tony's music choices: BADBADNOTGOOD - Time Moves Slowly The Smiths - William, It Was Really Nothing Bill Wells & Adam Moffat - The Copper Top  

This week Paul talks to Stoke based writer, Richard Hayden about his his new book, Folly on the Hill; the first part of a fantasy trilogy. First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 14.03.21 Enhance your podcast experience with Richard's music selections: Ed Sheeran - Castle on a Hill Zac Efron & Hugh Jackman - The Other Side Shakira - Try Everything  

This week Paul talks to first time author Abigail Collins about her hilarious debut novel Everybody's Doing It centered around the modern dating scene as well as her other life as a cabaret and circus performer. First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 07.03.21 Enhance your podcast experience with Abi's music selections: Wham! - Club Tropicana Jim Gipson - Johnny Rotten in LA Shirley Bassey - I Am What I Am 

This week Paul talks to writer Laura Hadland about her latest book 50 Years of CAMRA: Celebrating 50 years of the Campaign for Real Ale. They talk about how she came to write such a book and they do a live beer tasting. First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 28.02.21 Enhance your podcast experience with Laura's music selections: Sham 69 - Hurry Up Harry They Might Be Giants - The Beer Song George Thorogood - 1 Bourbon 1 Scotch 1 Beer  

This week Paul talks to Keith Miles and Jackie Lees about their shared passion for the music of Bob Dylan and how it led to them co-writing a book; Bob Dylan In London: Troubadour Tales. First broadcast on 104.7 Rossendale Radio on 21.02.21 Enhance your podcast experience with Keith and Jackie's musical choices and Paul's intro choice: David Bowie - Song for Bob Dylan Bob Dylan - Tomorrow Is A Long Time Bob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick Blues Bob Dylan - Changing of the Guards

This week Paul talks to local first time published writer Sharon Brown about her transition from classroom to poet and she reads from her debut collection, 'If It's Making You Smile, It's Doing You Good'First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 07.02.21Enhance your podcast experience with Sharon's musical choices:Vanessa Williams - Colors of the WindBradley Cooper & Lady Gaga - ShallowAngela Lansbury - Everything's Coming Up Roses 

In this week's episode, Paul talks to Claire Balkind, founder of the Facebook group, 'Family Lockdown Tips and Ideas' which went viral during 2020 and how that has lead to her publishing her first book.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 31.01.21INCLUDES BONUS CONTENTEnhance your podcast experience with Claire's musical choices:Walk The Moon - Shut Up And DanceEarth Wind and Fire - September     

This week Paul talks to writer for stage, screen and television, Keith Hutson about his writing for soaps, working with Carol Ann Duffy and returning to his poetry roots with his new book.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on 24.01.21Enhance your podcast experience with Keith's musical choices:Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon RisingEdvard Grieg - MorningJohnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now

This week, Paul talks to editor of Manchester based publishers Flapjack Press Paul Neads about how they have adapted and retained book launches throughout lock down, the range of writers on their books and their open mic night Word Central.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 17.01.21Enhance your podcast experience with Paul's music selections:Carter the Unstoppable Sex-Machine - Lean On Me Siouxsie and the Banshees - ChristineTeardrop Explodes - Reward 

This week Paul talks to Andy West, broadcast journalist, Big Brother contestant and now author about his upcoming book, 'The Spirit Engineer'First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on 10.01.21Enhance your podcast experience with Andy's music selections:Thea Gilmore - This Is How You Find The WayShirley Bassey - As Long As He Needs MeKatherine McPhee & Megan Hilty - Let Me Be Your Star 

This week Paul talks to amazing young poet Ebony Errington-Beech about her debut collection, Poems I Grew In My Garden. They talk about her route to publishing, working with an illustrator and about how sales of the book are funding her Plant a Tree With Ebony Campaign.First Broadcast on Rossendale Radio 03.01.21Enhance your podcast experience with Ebony's music selections:Micheal Jackson - Billy JeanCulture Club - Karma ChameleonThe Beatles - Penny Lane 

This week Paul has the privilege of talking to one of his poetry heroes, John Hegley. They talk about his work, his love of music and his belief in both being great aids to better mental health.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 27.12.20Enhance you podcast experience with John' musical choices:Kirsty MacColl - A New EnglandRudresh Mahanthappa - Ring Of FireRichard Strauss - Der Rosenkavalier

This week Paul has the pleasure of talking to singer-songwriter Wilson about his song writing inspirations, performing live and we hear his brand new track, Broken Soul.For more of Wilson's music, check out his Bandcamp pageEnhance your podcast by listening to Wilson's Music selections below:Pearl Jam - Given To FlySoundgarden - Black Hole SunThe Doors - Riders On The Storm

This week Paul chats to Bróccán Tyzack-Carlin, poet, actor and comedian. They talk about missing the thrill of live performance during lock down, his award winning stand up shows and we hear from his latest book, Tiny Badger.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 29.11.20Enhance you podcast experience with Bróccán's music choices:Daði Freyr - Think About ThingsTeach-In - Ding-A-DongDick Gaughan - Tom Paine's Bones

This week Paul talks to Sarah Barton and ex teacher who now works for the Pupil Referral Unit with excluded children. They talk about her teaching past and how a boat trip away with her won children has inspired her to publish her first children's book, Bobby Bitmore.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 22.11.20Enhance your podcast experience with Sarah music choices:Take That - The FloodCalvin Harris - SummerHaley Westenra - Heaven 

This week Paul talks to local Rossendale legend Dorothy Mitchell. She is well known in the valley for her tireless work for Rossedale Hospice and its fundraising and for her long history of nursing which she has now written a book a bout entitles "Old Nursing Times"First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 15.11.20Enhance your podcast experience with her music choices below:Wings - Mull of KintyreMichael Ball - Love Changes EverythingNana Mouskouri - My Friend the Sea

This week Paul talks to novelist, poet, suffragette and all round creative wunderkind, Rosie Garland. They talk about her novels, her position as Writer in Residence of the Rylands Library and we hear experts from hr beautiful new poetry collection, "What Girls Do In The Dark".First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 08.11.20Enhance your podcast experience with Rosie's musical choices:The Chicks - Long Way RoundCocteau Twins - Pearly Dewdrops' DropsMotorhead - Ace of Spadesand check out Rosie's band, the March Violets here

This week Paul talks to Simon and Molly from Lucardo Escape Rooms in Rawtenstall. They discuss how modern Role Playing Games have become the new form of storytelling, how the business has had to adapt during the Covid crisis and they launch an brand new competition on Rossendale Radio. Follow this link throughout November for a chance to win.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 01.11.20Enhance your podcast with our guests' musical choices:Urban Cookie Collective - The Key The SecretThe Killers - Mr BrightsideWhitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody

This week Paul chats to irreverent poet Thick Richard about his new collection, Read 'Em and Weep. He talks about the change in performance styles during the lock-down period, his work with the likes of Kate Tempest and Radio 6 Music and he reads his work in his own inimitable style.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 25.10.20Enhance your podcast experience with his musical choices:The Maytals - Just Tell MeDelaney Davidson - Lackie's MenGo! Team - Cookie Scene

This week, Paul hosts another Book Talk Special, but this time, it's Kids Only! He speaks to three little book-worms about their favourite book and they chat about why reading is important to them.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 18.10.20 Enhance your podcast experience with our guests's musical choices:Esther - Katy Perry - FireworkEvan - Shotgun - George EzraEdward - Gold - Spandau BalletDaniel - Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen

This week Paul chats to teacher and first time author Simon Hunt about his brand new book Delilah Rose the Bogey Princess He talks about his inspiration (his daughter) and the instigators behind getting it published (his class) as well as the difficulties of teaching during the Covid crisis.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 11.10.20Enhance your podcast experience with Simon's musical choices below:Smashing Pumpkins - Tonight TonightThe Who - Baba O'RileyM83 - Interstellar Outro

This week Paul talks to Richard Easton about his debut, but long time coming poetry collection, "Words, Thoughts and Observations". He talks about his love of the environment and his long service in the Police force and how it has shaped his work. He also reads from the collection.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 104.7 FM 04.10.20Enhance your podcast experience with Richard's musical choices here:Madonna - Live to TellU2 - One Tree HillGary Numan - I Die, You Die

In this week's episode, Paul chats to Bury Youth Theatre leader, Jack Forrest about how they have adapted their sessions to comply with COVID guidelines and about how the pandemic has affected theatre in general. They also bond over a shared love of a certain movie.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 27.09.20Enhance your listening experience with Jack's musical selections:McFly - No WorriesThe Proclaimers - Sunshine On LeithHuey Lewis and the News - The Power of Love

This week, Paul is joined on the phone by poet Zoë Sîobhan Howarth-Lowe who talks about her second collection 'I Have Grown Two Hearts', all about motherhood.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 104.7FM 20.09.20Enhance your listening experience with her music choices.Pharrell - HappyThe Huckleberries - Tipsy GoblinAC/DC - Thunderstruck

This week Paul chats to entertainment entrepreneur Marissa Moore about her sister projects, Tailspin Theatre and her children's party company Wish Upon A Star which offers special appearances from Disney Princesses.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 13.09.20 Enhance your enjoyment of the podcast with Marissa's music choices:Charles and Eddie - Would I Lie To You?Eagle Eye Cherry - Save TonightMeghan Trainor - Better When I'm Dancin' 

This week, Paul chats to the chair of local theatre company, the Rossendale Players, David West. He talks about their growth from the early days as a small ensemble to buying their own theatre, his thoughts on the future of local entertainment groups and how putting on a production really is a team effort.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 06.09.20Enhance your enjoyment of the podcast by listening to David's music choices here:Toto - AfricaNeil Young  - Four Strong WindsSimon and Garfunkel - Homeward Bound

This week's episode was recorded at Salford's Punk In Drublic, with excerpts of live comedy from Harriet Dyer and Ash Preston and poetry from Rebecca Roy, Thick Richard and Reece Williams.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on 30.08.20Enhance the podcast with our guests' musical choices.The Bluebells - Young At HeartKojey Radical - WaterThe Chicks - March 

This week, Waffle celebrates its first birthday by catching up with its very first guest, poet Rosa Wright. She tells us how she has spent the last 12 months and how the COVID restrictions have impacted on her own but celebrates the launch of her new collection, For All My MothersFirst broadcast on Rossendale Radio 23.08.20Enhance your podcast experience with Rosa's 3 music choices.The Beatles - From Me To YouThe Spice Girls - MamaAltered Images - Happy Birthday

This week Paul chats to young poet Tahira Rehman. She talks about the difficulties of first time self-publishing, her own podcast and we hear excerpts from her poetry collection, Mirages to Reality.First broadcast on Rossendale Rdio 16.08.20Enhance you listening experience with Tahira's music choices:Coldplay - YellowColdplay - The ScientistColdplay - Viva La Vida

This week Paul chats to Yorkshire based poet Geneviève Walsh about their two open mic nights, Spoken Weird and Spoken Queered, how music suffuses into their poetry and we hear about their upcoming collection.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 09.08.20Enhance this week's podcast with Geneviève's music choices.The Manic Street Preachers - FasterJoy Division - Dead SoulsPlacebo - Without You I'm Nothing 

This week Paul talks to actor Graeme Hawley about his many roles including his villainous role in Coronation Street and they talk learning lines and the future of British Theatre. First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 104.7 FMListen to Graeme's music choices here:Beach Boys - God Only KnowsNicola Benedetti (Vaughn Williams) - A Lark AscendingBadly Drawn Boy - Once Around the Block

This week, Paul chats to teacher and author Haili Hughes about her fascinating new book, Preserving Positity: Choosing to stay in the classroom and banishing a negative mindset. They talk about what it is to be a teacher in modern times and her long history as a journalist.First broadcast in Rossendale Radio 26.07.20 Haili's song choices are here for you to enhance your experience.Prince - Let's Go CrazyKate Bush - This Woman's WorkJeff Buckley - Last Goodbye 

This week Paul hosts a special Book Talk episode and talks to three very different readers about their current book choices; from Laura delving into the minds of villains, Robert waxing lyrical about the history of vinyl records and 10 year old Aimee charms us with her current favourites.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 104.7FM 19.07.20 If you would like to listen to their music choices, you can find them here.Laura: 'Bittersweet Symphony' by the VerveAimee: 'Just Got Paid' by Sigala, Ella Eyre & Meghan TrainorRobert: 'Tusk' by Fleetwood Mac  

This week Paul talks to author and comedy writer, Gabby Hutchinson-Crouch about coming up through the ranks of television comedy writing and the new installment of her fantasy fiction Darkwood Trilogy.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 12.07.20 If you’ve enjoyed the chat about the music today, you can find links to our guest’s chosen tracks here:‘Run with Us’ - Lisa Lougheed ‘Clouds and Starlight’ - Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture ‘Xanadu’ - ELO

This week Paul has a fascinating chat about where sound ends and music begins with Andrew Knight-Hill PhD, Senior Lecturer in Sound Design and Music Technology at the University of Greenwich, about his new book, Sound & Image: Audiovisual Practice and Aesthetics.Samples used with kind permission: Incandescence, Andrew Knight-Hill and Mmabolela, Nikki ShethFirst broadcast on Rossendale Radio 05.07.20  

This week, Paul chats to poet Robert Steventon about his open-mic might Punk in Drublic, how writing helps his mental health and we hear some of his new works.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on 28.06.20

This week Paul talks with award winning children's poet Coral Rumble about her transition from teacher to poet and hear excerpts from her new collection.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on 21.06.20 

This week, Paul chats to political campaigner James Frith about speech-writing for parliament, his books about his time as a novice Member of Parliament and the joys of getting to perform at Glastonbury with his band.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 14.06.20

This week, ahead of Empathy Day on June 9th, Paul chats to assistant head and English teacher Amy Willoughby about working with Empathy Lab and the hows and whys of teaching empathy in schools.First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 07.05.20