Podcast appearances and mentions of andy preston

Join Richard Hutchinson and Andy Preston for the latest edition of Fantha Tracks Radio's Collecting Tracks. On this episode, Andy and Richard take a look at chocolate covered collectibles and some of the yummy treats available to collectors and chocoaholics across the galaxy - there's plenty to chew over on the 15th Wave of Collecting Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday and Thursday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks. https://www.youtube.com/@FanthaTracksTV/ https://links.fanthatracks.com/ https://link.chtbl.com/fanthatracksradio www.instagram.com/fanthatracks www.facebook.com/FanthaTracks www.twitter.com/FanthaTracks www.pinterest.co.uk/fanthatracks/ www.fanthatracks.tumblr.com/ www.tiktok.com/@fanthatracks www.twitch.tv/fanthatracks www.threads.net/@FanthaTracks

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney, former Conservative MP and minister Laura Farris, human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell and businessman and former independent Mayor of Middlesbrough Andy Preston.

Join Richard Hutchinson and Andy Preston for the latest edition of Fantha Tracks Radio's Collecting Tracks. On this episode, Andy and Richard take a look at the classic video games of days past. Pixels the size of Porgs, midi file music wrapped in incredible covers, from the early 80's right through to the present day - there's plenty to discuss on the 14th Wave of Collecting Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday and Thursday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks. https://www.youtube.com/@FanthaTracksTV/ https://links.fanthatracks.com/ https://link.chtbl.com/fanthatracksradio www.instagram.com/fanthatracks www.facebook.com/FanthaTracks www.twitter.com/FanthaTracks www.pinterest.co.uk/fanthatracks/ www.fanthatracks.tumblr.com/ www.tiktok.com/@fanthatracks www.twitch.tv/fanthatracks www.threads.net/@FanthaTracks

Join Richard Hutchinson and Andy Preston for the latest edition of Fantha Tracks Radio's Collecting Tracks. It's Star Wars Podcast Day 2024, and the guys are celebrating the 26th anniversary of the very first Star Wars podcast, Jedi Talk which premiered on 7th February 1999. On this episode, Andy and Richard take a look at a number of topics including a 1982 dossier that claimed no extra articulation was needed for the original Kenner line. StarWarsPodcastDay2025 #SWPD2025. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday and Thursday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks. You can contact any of our shows and send in your listeners questions by emailing radio@fanthatracks.com or comment on our social media feeds: https://www.youtube.com/@FanthaTracksTV/ https://links.fanthatracks.com/ www.instagram.com/fanthatracks www.facebook.com/FanthaTracks www.twitter.com/FanthaTracks www.pinterest.co.uk/fanthatracks/ www.fanthatracks.tumblr.com/ www.tiktok.com/@fanthatracks www.twitch.tv/fanthatracks www.threads.net/@FanthaTracks

Join Richard Hutchinson and Andy Preston for the latest edition of Fantha Tracks Radio's Collecting Tracks. On this episode, Andy and Richard take a look at going back to school as a UK Star Wars fan. The rulers, rubbers, sharpeners and pencil cases of the 70's and 80's - there's plenty to discuss on the 13th Wave of Collecting Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday and Thursday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks. You can contact any of our shows and send in your listeners questions by emailing radio@fanthatracks.com or comment on our social media feeds: https://www.youtube.com/@FanthaTracksTV/ https://links.fanthatracks.com/ www.instagram.com/fanthatracks www.facebook.com/FanthaTracks www.twitter.com/FanthaTracks www.pinterest.co.uk/fanthatracks/ www.fanthatracks.tumblr.com/ www.tiktok.com/@fanthatracks www.twitch.tv/fanthatracks www.threads.net/@FanthaTracks

Rough sleeping and homelessness are some of the most intractable problems successive governments have failed to solve; but does it need to be this hard, are the solutions already out there, and if so why has no administration managed to grasp the nettle? Lord John Bird, crossbench peer and co-founder of The Big Issue magazine, Andy Preston, former mayor of Middlesbrough and founder of the charity CEO Sleepout UK, and Matthew Torbitt, a campaigner on homelessness who used to advise a number of Labour MPs, join Alain Tolhurst to discuss if Keir Starmer's administration will fare better than those before him. To sign up for our newsletters click here Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton and edited by Ewan Cameron for Podot

Join Richard Hutchinson and Andy Preston for the latest edition of Fantha Tracks Radio's Collecting Tracks. On this episode, Andy and Richard take a look at Hasbro's 3 3/4" Retro Collection expression. The concepts, the releases, what could be made in the future, there's plenty to discuss on the 12th Wave of Collecting Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday and Thursday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks. You can contact any of our shows and send in your listeners questions by emailing radio@fanthatracks.com or comment on our social media feeds: https://www.youtube.com/@FanthaTracksTV/ https://links.fanthatracks.com/ www.instagram.com/fanthatracks www.facebook.com/FanthaTracks www.twitter.com/FanthaTracks www.pinterest.co.uk/fanthatracks/ www.fanthatracks.tumblr.com/ www.tiktok.com/@fanthatracks www.twitch.tv/fanthatracks www.threads.net/@FanthaTracks

TTE Podcast Extra returns as Wimb is joined by the Reading Chronicle's James Earnshaw & Reading Today's Andy Preston to get the very latest on Reading's ongoing takeover saga. We also discuss the latest transfer gossip, which could well extend past Friday's deadline day. There's also updates on the injury front, plus thoughts on the season so far and what's to come.  As always, thanks to our sponsors ZCZ Films and our exclusive Pod Extra Sponsor, FUTCoaching.com If you're interested in improving your EAFC 24 performance, then check them out. Our listeners can get 10% off using the code TTE, or why not check out the FREE FUT In Review Podcast. You can follow James on Twitter @james_e1871 You can follow Andy on Twitter @AndyPreston96 You can follow Wimb on Twitter  @Wimby

Join Richard Hutchinson and new co-host Andy Preston for the latest edition of Fantha Tracks Radio's Collecting Tracks. On this episode, Richard and Andy take a look at custom collecting, diving into a realm of the collecting world many Star Wars fans won't be aware of. There's plenty to delve into on the 11th Wave of Collecting Tracks. Huge thanks to our outgoing co-host Chris Leddy for his work on Collecting Tracks over the past few years. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday and Thursday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks. You can contact any of our shows and send in your listeners questions by emailing radio@fanthatracks.com or comment on our social media feeds: https://www.youtube.com/@FanthaTracksTV/ https://links.fanthatracks.com/ www.instagram.com/fanthatracks www.facebook.com/FanthaTracks www.twitter.com/FanthaTracks www.pinterest.co.uk/fanthatracks/ www.fanthatracks.tumblr.com/ www.tiktok.com/@fanthatracks www.twitch.tv/fanthatracks www.threads.net/@FanthaTracks

In-between the UEFA Euros, the Cricket World cup, the horse racing, the snail world championships, Crufts, Cat of the Year show - the boys have managed to get together, talk Star Wars and get a show out.  Vehicle face off asks the question 'will Richard continue to hand out the award to Spoons', probably yes.  Rebel briefings sees a catch up with Chris Fawcett to hear about his Big Pick 3 (no, its not the Nostril Rummaging Championships).  And we hi-five Hayjax to find out how many crusty second hand bedsheets Andy Preston owns in the licensee section. All the usual japes and tomfoolery. 

One topic dominates tonight's agenda as Wimb is joined by the Reading Chronicle's James Earnshaw and Reading Today's Andy Preston to get the very latest on the future of the Football Club following Saturday's dramatic events. We start with reaction to Wednesday's statement released by the Reading FC, including details on takeover talks and a familiar figure back on the scene to help facilitate a sale. James and Andy also have details from the media briefing they had with the EFL this week and we look at how many parties might be on the scene trying to buy the club. There's also reaction to the departure, and loan return of Tom Holmes, plus the latest on Nelson Abbey's future and potential other departures this month.  As always, thanks to our sponsors ZCZ Films and our exclusive Pod Extra Sponsor, FUTCoaching.com If you're interested in improving your EAFC 24 performance, then check them out. Our listeners can get 10% off using the code TTE, or why not check out the FREE FUT In Review Podcast. You can follow James on X @james_e1871 You can follow Andy on X @AndyPreston96 You can follow Wimb on X  @Wimby

Wimby, Andy Preston and Ji-Min Lee return to round up the latest news lines around Reading FC, as more off-field turmoil dampens the mood. We get into the latest struggles to pay wages, being back on the EFL naughty step and how takeover talks are progressing. There's also reflections on the wins over Wycombe Wanderers and Carlisle United, thoughts on Ovie Ejaria and a look ahead to this weekend's FA Cup tie. As always, thanks to our sponsors ZCZ Films and our exclusive Pod Extra Sponsor, FUTCoaching.com If you're interested in improving your EAFC 24 performance, then check them out. Our listeners can get 10% off using the code TTE, or why not check out the FREE FUT In Review Podcast. You can follow Ji-Min on Twitter @JMLJourno  You can follow Andy on Twitter @AndyPreston96 You can follow Wimb on Twitter @Wimby

TTE Pod Extra returns with another roundup with local Reading FC journalists Ji-Min Lee and Andy Preston joining Wimb to give their thoughts on another painful week for the club, as we lose another three points for off-field woes. Ji-Min and Andy also bring us up to date on all the key injury news, including details of another big blow for a big earner. As always, thanks to our sponsors ZCZ Films and our exclusive Pod Extra Sponsor, FUTCoaching.com If you're interested in improving your FIFA23/EAFC 24 performance, then check them out. Our listeners can get 10% off using the code TTE, or why not check out the FREE FUT In Review Podcast. You can follow Ji-Min on Twitter @JMLJourno  You can follow Andy on Twitter @AndyPreston96 You can follow Wimb on Twitter @Wimby

We are back after a bit of a break due to holidays and the such. Plus we had to wait for Jason to get through customs after he was detained trying to smuggle acres of Canadian cardboard in his luggage and down his britches. Our feature this month is The Nelvana Reunion panel featuring John Celestri, Larry Jacobs, and Brian Lemay and they talk about their experiences working on the Holiday Special, Droids, and Ewoks cartoons! The panel took place at ‘May the North be with You' in Toronto on August 5th - Thanks to Chris Porteous. Action figure face-off is nearing its conclusion as Andy Preston defends Dengar, Andy Norton loves Luke Jedi, Jason Smith wonders over Warok and Peter Davis delights over the Death Star Droid. Richard Hutchinson has an impossible job trying to choose the winner.  Rebel Briefings is jam packed with wondrous tales of collecting, Richard interviews Tom Scaife & others regarding a Pre-production find in the USA, the mystery of Willrow Hood is finally revealed and so much more Star Wars collecting goodness is discussed. The licencee section finishes it all off looking at Fundimensions and their small but perfectly formed releases. 

It's Deadline Day eve and the Pod Extra returns as Wimb is joined by the Reading Chronicle's James Earnshaw and Reading Today's Andy Preston to look at the latest rumoured incomings and departures from Reading FC before Friday's 11pm deadline. We look at whether speculation linking Andy Rinomhota with a return has any validity, discuss a potential Southampton striker making a loan switch, plus the positions that Ruben Selles is most keen to strengthen. There's also a look at who might be leaving the Select Car Leasing Stadium, after Andy Carroll's departure was confirmed earlier today. All that plus an update on the club's financial status and much more.  As always, thanks to our sponsors ZCZ Films and our exclusive Pod Extra Sponsor, FUTCoaching.com If you're interested in improving your FIFA23 performance, then check them out. Our listeners can get 10% off using the code TTE.  You can follow James on Twitter/X @james_e1871 You can follow Andy on Twitter/X  @AndyPreston96

TTE Pod Extra returns with another roundup with local Reading FC journalists Ji-Min Lee and Andy Preston joining Wimb to give their thoughts on a frantic few weeks for the football club.  Ji-Min and Andy bring us up to date on all the latest transfer news, plus give their early impressions of Ruben Selles and their thoughts on the season to come. As always, thanks to our sponsors ZCZ Films and our exclusive Pod Extra Sponsor, FUTCoaching.com If you're interested in improving your FIFA23 performance, then check them out. Our listeners can get 10% off using the code TTE.  You can follow Ji-Min on Twitter @JMLJourno  You can follow Andy on Twitter @AndyPreston96 You can follow Wimb on Twitter @Wimby

Star Wars Academy Award winner Roger Christian joins Chris Porteous and Andy 'Spoons' Norton to chat Star Wars set decoration, Alien and the life of Brian. The hosts try to put together a 'Top 5 of Toys we should maybe talk more about '. Do you agree with their choices and suggestions? Spoons shares a revelation recently discovered about an action figure that might make the list. In the four way Action Figure Face-off Andy Preston hops in an AT-AT to defend its Driver,  Andy 'Spoons' Norton joins the Death Squad to see if its Commander is worthy, Jason goes with the Commander of the Rebels and Pete hops down to Jabba's Dungeon to get familiar with the most handsome of Action Figures - The Rancor Keeper. There's much more tomfoolery and hijinks japery in a huge Rebel Briefings section, and the licensee section has us focusing on Sigma - a favourite of everyone, but do we own much of it between us? There's also a chance to win one of Paleetoys Death Star Detention Block playsets, for a competition prize.  These sets are available now from Paleetoys (Lee Gregory) on Facebook, they're made in the vintage style like the Cantina or Land of the Jawas, and they make a great display base for figures. To have a chance of winning this excellent prize, what we're asking you to do is to go outside and enjoy this lovely weather we're having - and take your camera and your action figures!  We want to see action figures photographed in an interesting outdoor environment.  It could be urban or rural, it doesn't matter, but what we're looking for is a bit of artistic flair and invention.  You could go for humour, movie accuracy, a single figure or a whole battle scene.  The winner will be the one photo that we as a team collectively enjoy the most.  Send in your entries to us via Facebook Messenger, Instagram, or email, to reach us by Sunday 23rd July. The winner will be announced next month!    

The Tilehurst End Podcast Extra returns! Wimb is back, joined by a a pair of local journalists as Reading Today's Andy Preston and Ji-Min Lee join to bring us right up to date with all of the latest news surrounding the club's Managerial search and whether Chris Wilder is still in pole position to land the role. We also discuss the latest around potential incomings and outgoings, plus we react to today's news that Reading FC Women are moving back to a part-time model following relegation from the WSL. You can follow Ji-Min on Twitter @JMLJourno  You can follow Andy on Twitter @AndyPreston96 You can follow Wimb on Twitter @Wimby

With Star Wars Celebration around the corner, the Vintage Rebellion Podcast team are as frenzied as ever with their vintage Star Wars enthusiasm, listen to the epic reveals from a vast array of purchases from February's Echo Live event.  The main feature this month also comes from Echo Live as we have the recording from the Palitoy talk from legends Geoff Maisey and Bob Brechin.  Kathleen Kennedy tasks the lads with pitching for new Star Wars shows based off Vintage toys, will the ideas be as good as recent Disney shows. Let us know if you share the enthusiasm for our amazing ideas. The action figure face off continues: this month sees Spoons focus figure "Han Hoth" take on Andy Preston's "Nikto", Jason's "Prune face" and Peter's "Luke Hoth".  Rebel Briefings has further hobby scandal, but we get to learn of a variation in the 12inch figure line.  Peru's very own Basa is our Licensee this month as we get to learn about their fascination with yellow underpants. Finally we reveal the winner of our competition to win the custom vintage K-3PO (donated by Clint Garniss). You can also watch that on youtube thanks to Chris Porteous. https://youtu.be/l7a4VQvJl2Q And if that wasn't enough visual content this month, our Echo Live Gimcrack challenge is also available: https://youtu.be/9J0YroGEf4Y   More you say? Andy Spoons Norton also kicks off our first monthly Youtube feature with a look at the Diecast Landspeeder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQvrZGETiZE   There's also a lot more, so make sure you download from the usual places.       

Finishing up the second half of the interview with Andy Preston, Co-host and podcast regular Hunter Brown asks Andy for some insight on the future of the sport kite world. 

Kicking off our return to a new season of the sport kite podcast with the first of a 2 episode interview of a true legend, Andy Preston!

This latest chock full episode comes soon on the heels of the Echo Base Live event in Redditch. We have a bunch of interviews, collecting tales and reminisces of another epic Star Wars event. The podcast team had a couple of tables, a load of merchandise to give away (including our VHS tape) and scrumptious amounts of collectibles to sell.  Jason sadly comes with some horrendous and tragic personal news and he wanted to continue doing the things he loves so joins us this month. Jason is a beloved part of our podcast and the Star Wars collecting community, so we supported his decision to soldier on in dark times and hope with everyones support we can help him in whatever way we can.  The action figure face off sees not the most inspiring of figure choices, but Andy Preston shows gluttonous affection for Klaatu, Andy 'Spoons' Norton waxes lyrical about the Jawa, Jason warms to Weequay and Pete gets excited for Han and his technicolor Trenchcoat. Who will Richard choose as the most passionate defender? Rebel Briefings sees our Echo Base round-up with even more acquisitions, a stumpy Chewie, a look at the slow burn of the Andor series and an unusual union of a Falcon and a star Destroyer. It has to be talked about to be believed. Licencee sees Peter get all excited for StarFire badges, as he's never seen technology like it before. Will Andy Preston's eyes light up without the need for batteries? Tune in on all the usual places for fun and frolics in the collecting world.

The 10th Echo Base Live Star Wars show comes to Redditch on April 2nd 2022 and what better way to celebrate, than a special look back at past events and a peek at what to expect this time around?   We hear about Echo Live's origins along with some personal highlights from Adam Pemberton, and Wayne Totty also drops by to discuss how the event has evolved, the tremendous charity work Echo Base does and which guests will be in attendance.   Plus trader Tom Scaife pops in to tease a few items he'll have for sale,  as well as discussing former events including his first show where he rocked up two hours late to set up!    We also catch up with Echo's resident DJ Trev, who will be providing the soundtrack for the event and talk to Andy Preston about why he loves Echo Live so much.   All this, plus our own views on the show and what we are each looking forward to on the day.

The boys open with a brief retrospective on the trailer of The Book of Boba Fett. With a plethora of vintage morsels, was it enough to entice or repel?   The Action Figure face-off features two of our favourite furry friends. No, not Jason Smith and Andy Preston, but Logray and Romba. But can the more passionate defences for the AT-AT Commander and Yoda send those fuzzballs packing. Who wins? Only Richard can decide.    Following a Squid game inspired quiz from Jason Smith, Rebel Briefings with Richard Hutchinson is jam packed with stories. Ranging from the latest baggie drama, prices, Star Wars online content, through to a tribute to recently deceased Gerald Home. But kicking the section off, Andrew 'Spoons' Norton catches up with Darren Chucas to talk the Biking Scout. Did Spoons really see a member of the Empire's woodland forces cycling along the Mumbles Road? Darren explains all, and how he is cycling ten circuits of the Death Star in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/thebikingscout   Replacing an interview this month, the team decided to sit down, choose a smoothly warming beverage and talk about the State of the Hobby:- Where we are, where we want to be and where we might end up.  A much warranted visit to Jared Cope's Star Wars tracker gives us a look at the value of putting together a loose collection in 2021 and a look back at price fluctuations from 2013 to present day. Its a belter.    Time is very much the essence in the Licensee section where Bradley Time watches, clocks and the odd ruler get the once over from the team.    Its a blistering bumper chunkster of Vintage Star Wars Collecting.    https://youtu.be/p3W_m_Vdu_A

Episode 2 or the Sprue Cutters Union is here!Join Will Pattison, Tracy Hancock and Chris Meddings, as they discuss gatekeepers in the hobby, weathering, and pushing your personal modelling envelope with Matt McDougallPlus, news on future interviews and more thick meaty juicy goodness.Follow the Sprue Cutters Union on Facebook, or TwitterPlease support our Patreon (search for Sprue Cutters Union at Patreon.com) to keep the SCU going and please remember to rate this episode in your podcast app of choice.you can find Will Pattison's Youtube channel herePlease Visit our sponsors!Hobbyworld-USA.comtetramodel.comCheck out the other great scale modelling podcasts out there at modelpodcasts.com/Theme Music (c) Andy Preston 2020, used with kind permissionSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/SprueCuttersUnion)

The Sprue Cutters Union is the new podcast from Will Pattison, Tracy Hancock and Chris Meddings, experienced model makers and authors, Will Tracy and Chris dive deep into the how why and WTF of scale modelling, twice a month, with special guests and plenty of High Brow concepts discussed with a LOW Brow attitude.Please visit our sponsors! Hobbyworld USA - hobbyworld-usa.comTetra Modelworks - tetramodel.comHost LinksInside the Armour Publications - www.insidethearmour.comMusic (c) Andy Preston 2021, used with kind permission.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/SprueCuttersUnion)

A fully vaccinated panel discuss what constitutes Vintage these days: Jason "Mr Palitoy" Smith is certainly known as a fossil, Andy Preston - ancient, Andy "Spoons" Norton - a relic, Peter Davis - a golden oldie and Richard - northern.  TV's celebrity chef Dean Edwards joins Jason and Andy to talk collecting, conventions, miscards, Toy Toni's, mealtimes Star Wars style, and more. In Action Figure Face-Off this month its Nien Nunb vs Stormtrooper vs Teebo vs Chief Chirpa. Its the fiercest battle yet and Peter has to like an Ewok!  Richard's Rebel Briefings sees fake BASA stickers, USA convention dates announced, visitations and so much more. The licensee section looks at ADDIS and Peter uncovers some rather riotous history.  And there's plenty of other stuff, especially the acquisiton of a rare flannel.  This episode can be found on YouTube https://youtu.be/7ANQWfhtR_U thanks to Chris Porteous

An almighty 4 hours of Vintage Star Wars for Episode 83 and although a little later than normal we thought what better way to release on May 4th*. Our feature interview is with Dan Burgess, who can be found on Generation Skywalker TALKING MODERN MOSTLY! (the traitor), but is also a barmy vintage collector and has adorned the Vintage Rebellion on many occasions in the past. The Vintage Rebellion Swap Shop takes off with the Marvel ROTJ number 1 with badges getting traded up for - a Canadian ROTJ Nikto MOC... who has something to trade for that? Spoons tries to one up everyone with his quiz based on Top Trumps.  The Vintage Rebellion's Jason Smith aka Mr Palitoy has been working with Wayne Totty and Mark Thornicroft on an Echo printed Palitoy Cardback Guide based on his Palitoy cardback website. Andy Preston has also supplied a lot of the pictures for it and we get to find out where to get it (pre-order now live). https://www.facebook.com/groups/679883255411947/permalink/4171126062954298/ Pete talked with Steve Taylor at the Toy Planet who recently had an enormous graded and non graded vintage collection in at the store and hear about how the market of retro/vintage goods is growing. https://thetoyplanet.co.uk The licensee section is about Ben Cooper masks and costumes. Worth catching up with the youtube version of the show, lovingly put together by Chris Porteous, which showcases some cracking memories of fancy dress / dressing up / cosplay by some of the lads (Richard would get beaten up for it).  In Richard's Rebel Briefing the lads also pay tribute to John Kellerman who became one with the force recently.  The visual edition is here: https://youtu.be/ZFdPXELSP2Y   * technically we were late and we used the May 4th to cash in on our guilt  

Happy New Year everyone, we hope all listeners (and stalkers) are well and still collecting vintage Star Wars items during these Apocalyptic times. All the hosts are still alive however Jason has collected so much stuff that a hole in his collecting room wall has opened up as the 1980s has created a time vortex and is starting to reclaim certain parts of his collection.  Our guest this month is Dutch collector Marc Kuin. Marc discussed the early days of collecting Star Wars in the Netherlands and his struggles trying to locate any items in the wild. We also cover his love of Stormtroopers and unexpected path to die-cast vehicles and hunting. We launch Vintage Rebellion Swap Shop. Vintage Rebellion Swap Shop is a new monthly feature where during 2021 (from January to December) we will attempt to raise a lot of money for CLIC Sargent. Using the notion of the Swap. Jason has kindly offered a Bib Fortuna Vintage Pen Topper to kick us off. All we ask is you offer us something a tiny bit better (vintage Star Wars preferably, but if you want to offer a brand new car, then thats cool too). Then, in December we will sell off our final swapped item and give all funds to CLIC Sargent. Contact us via facebook or social media with your offer. If we get a load of offers, we'll discuss next month and decide. Could be fun and raise money for a great cause. How far can we go? Richards Rebel Briefings are actually fairly brief but packed in very nicely. There are a couple of cracking Palitoy bulk finds, a Uzay mystery, a book funding success and something a little cheesy so expect Andy Preston to jump on that.  Licensee section is about our love for all things Japanese with a look at Takara, we find that Mr Andy Spoons is more than just a fan of Godzilla, but an avid collector of the range. We reminisce about Japanese cartoons on kids TV back in the day. And theres other stuff such as our collecting targets for the year. Don't forget to check out the youtube version, put together by our Video Wizard Chris Porteous https://youtu.be/bTSTxOZJTTA     

Is it still possible to sell in these days? If so, how am I able to succeed in sales when I often not able to meet people in person? Andy Preston, the international sales expert, took the challenge and answered Niels Brabandt's question. Your guest: Andy Preston / andy@andypreston.com Your host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com

During recording of episode 79 we heard the news that Jeremy Bulloch had passed, adding to the recent passing of David Prowse. Andy Preston pays tribute to two legends of the Star Wars Universe. Check this out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rcgLOyHaoxA Our main interview this month is with Craig Miller. Director of Fan Relations for Lucasfilm 1977 - 1980. He created and oversaw the Official Star Wars Fan Club as well as having edited and written virtually all of the first two years of Bantha Tracks. He has a number of terrific stories, and maybe the longest Rapid Fire in history. He was a charming guest and we made him late for his lunch. And on the YouTube version you can watch him on video - Its technology at its finest here at The Vintage Rebellion HQ! Rebel Briefings are anything but brief as Richard catches up and rugby tackles to the ground Mark Baker and Mark Andrews to talk COOs as if they are a bunch of pigeons re-enacting Pigeon Street. Also we discuss the Toy Museum starting up in Milton Keynes. Licensee section is an epic two parter. We look at stuff released in Christmas Past, then in Christmas Present we travel back to the 70s/80s to each choose stuff from several years of the Sears Catalogue and re-evaluate what we chose in Christmas Future eyes. Spoons tackles a skid problem with his PJs.. hmm.   And lastly,... amongst the epic tales of what Jason and Preston bought this month we review our collecting stories of 2020, Preston has a massive reveal and we try to add a bit of Tinsel to proceedings.  There's also a couple of bonus items on youtube with our three favourite purchases of the year in video form. https://youtu.be/zjShgXA8s2E   00:00:00 - Intro00:03:49 - Host Newest Acquisitions00:18:18 - 2020 Review & “Break the Bank” Purchases01:03:07 - The Quiz01:22:41 - NA Shoutouts01:30:59 - Rebel Briefings01:32:03 - Variant Hunters: Mark Andrews & Mark Baker0:2:22:20 - Remembering David Prowse & Jeremy Bulloch02:27:28 - National Film & Sci-Fi Museum02:31:50 - A Book about Kenner02:34:31 - The Craig Miller Interview04:24:33 - Vintage Star Wars Christmas Items04:51:44 - The Sears Christmas Catalogue Challenge05:18:41 - Outro & Feedback  

Ever thought of making your own playset for vintage Star Wars action figures because 'those that should' back in the day didn't cater for all of our vintage cardboard enthusiasm? Thats exactly what young Lee Gregory thought and decided to do something about it. Hear his unique Manchester-based experience as he rights those wrongs.  The lads debate further "Vintage 2.0":- most people have collected everything figure wise, it appears we are turning slightly to the continuation of the line and wanting new-old-new stuff In Rebel Briefings Richard recalls a story where vintage is found behind a hole in a wall, we look at the prices realised at Astons final auction and another Propstore auction unearths a few oddities.  The Licensee section this month talks AIRFIX, that loveable brand of kits we all remember accidentally glueing to grandma when we were kids, Andy Preston and Mr. Spoons share some great memories.  So, sit back.. put on the kettle whilst Jason recalls his list of purchases and tune into another belter of an episode. 

Andy Preston, Mayor of Middlesbrough joins Julia to discuss todays tier announcment and hopes his city is in Tier 2. Mark Harper, Chair of the Covid Recovery Group and Tory MP discusses the Spending Review. Julia is also joined by Jimmy Burns OBE, Journalist and Author of Hand of God: a biography of Diego Maradona on the death of footballing ledgend Diego Maradona aged 60. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Still very much alive, our intrepid band of collectors remove their masks, give their microphones and surrounding areas a bally good rub down with disinfectant  and soldier on like any stern British podcaster would expect to do in a crisis. Hoorah for the Queen.We remember those days of bobbing for apples in others saliva as we try to regurgitate Halloweens of the past. Richard talks of the final Astons Auctions in Dudley with some incredible bulk lots, we hear about several new books in the community, an amazing poster Auction and Jason becomes very Scottish.The Licensee section is another of Andy Preston's passions: HC Ford and Sons, stationary for the discerning school child of the 80s. 

Middlesborough's mayor, Andy Preston, today refused to accept the government's decision to place households in the town under a local lockdown. Accusing Westminster decision-makers of 'ignorance', the mayor said the new measures would 'kill viable jobs' and 'damage mental health'. Is this the start of regional authorities fighting back? Cindy Yu speaks to Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth.

New local restrictions announced today for Liverpool, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough now place a quarter of the UK under some form of ‘local lockdown’. Laura and Chris speak to Andy Preston, the independent Mayor of Middlesbrough, on why he thinks the government is making a mistake. And, with Spitting Image returning to our screens this weekend, Matt Forde tells us what it was like to voice Donald Trump and Boris Johnson-- in puppet form. Studio Director: Andy Mills Producers: Frankie Tobi, Seren Jones Assistant Editor: Emma Close

What's better than 4 podcast hosts? No, silly... it's not free cheesy Wotsits for life, its of course having 5 hosts for this month. And because of that we've gone over 4 hours of scrumptious warbling for your earlugs. Who said you weren't lucky to have us. The podcast celebrates 100k downloads thanks to an email from Podbean which is about a year out of date as we are currently over 115k downloads. We pay tribute to James Martin as he sadly passed away in July after many years of fighting off cancer. A knowledgeable collector who we can proudly say was a good friend. R.I.P James. Phil Bangert is our interviewee this month, and Richard catches up with him for a chat about his Star Wars collecting and a little chat about his love of all things football, despite being an American. Maybe Richard 'Arsenal' Hutchinson can learn a thing or two.Jason's list of newest acquisitions is longer this month, so we've cut that down to just the first 1000 items. Andy Preston and Andy Spoons share their love of  Marvel Weekly UK with Peter in the licensee section and you don't want to miss some of the clowning in the correspondence pages.    Rebel briefings has Richard getting righteously indignant about the latest repro drama, wondering how many small towns in Newcastle he can buy with the proceeds of a Rocket Firing Fett purchase and looks forward to more words in books from J.W.Rinzler.     Check out the youtube version by the maestro Chris Porteous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8SnXFuuajA&feature=youtu.be  

In amongst fighting off mice and general wildlife - trying to eat the collectibles stored in his garage - young Star Wars fan Stuart Skinner, from nearby France, takes part in this months interview. Talking SIGMA, being mistaken for Romba the Ewok and all those days of being on this here podcast for decades.  Jason Smith has a new microphone, but can he stay awake long enough in his office/sauna to finish his list of acquisitions whilst Andy Preston returns as we discuss Empire Strikes Back having a birthday. Sadly we are all old enough to remember it coming out in 1980, although Cinema had yet to reach Richard in the frozen north.  During Rebel Briefings an argument breaks out over some oddities featured in a Palitoy display at a recent Auction. Richard pays tribute to Charles Lippencott. Licensee Butterly Originals gently stirs the memories of our hosts as we remember the days of school hijinks with stationery items being used for violence.  Chris Porteous' hard work making us look beautiful can also be found on that moving pictures website.  https://youtu.be/JgYNiueaDAk   00:00:00 - Intro & Host's Newest Acquisitions 00:23:10 - Celebrating 40 Years of The Empire Strikes Back 00:39:35 - The Quiz 00:54:13 - NA Shoutouts 01:06:23 - Rebel Briefing 01:07:21 - Kim Simmons' Kenner Photography Book II 01:14:41 - Auction Recap 01:27:20 - Deal or No Deal Madness! 01:33:37 - Remembering Charles Lippincott 01:37:36 - The Running Stormtrooper 01:40:57 - Farthest From 2.0 01:44:29 - Stuart Skinner Interview 02:35:56 - Licensee Spotlight: Butterfly Originals 03:14:15 - Rapid Fire 03:16:56 - Feedback & Outro

Hot off the heels from Episode 71, comes Episode 72! Amazing isn't it. Check out the 4D version from our Vintage Space Wizard Chris Porteous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxG3EmJhRF8Andy Norton decides to have a go at a quiz this month to test the chops of recent 'Farthest From - Online' champions Richard Hutchinson and Andy Preston. It's an attempt at ITV's The Chase. With Mr. Preston being the Chaser. Can Jason, Peter & Richard beat him down? The main interview is with Irish writer Michael Carroll, who runs the online blog 'Rusty Staples', which we touched upon in our Panini Licensee section a few months back. Rusty Staples covers every single mention and influence of Star Wars in British Comic 2000AD. Michael is a current writer of Judge Dredd and with Peter, reminisces about Star Wars, collecting and all things of an Irish influence back in the day. https://michaelowencarroll.wordpress.com We ask the question about certain scenes in the Original Trilogy which there are few, if any, collectables. Richard leaps onto Farthest From online, and certain Facebook groups in Rebel briefings whilst looking at the latest Vectis Auction. Can Richard win another R5 for his collection? Will Andy Norton just buy all the Action Man gear?The Licensee section sees Peter tackling Cliro, where he gets all soapy with the lads. What can we make Jason buy this month? Thanks to Craig Stevens for supplying some amazing insight into this glorious brand.  

Andy Preston has been working in the recruitment industry for nearly 20 years. He has built and managed three successful recruitment businesses, opened recruitment offices in London, Dubai and Sydney and led teams of over 100 recruitment consultants. He has experience of a range of sectors including FMCG, Life Sciences, Financial Services, Accountancy, Intellectual Property, Energy and consulting. Andy knows how both the permanent and contract recruitment markets work worldwide and he is generous in sharing his knowledge with me. In our conversation Andy reveals his thoughts on the COVID-19 affected job market and is able to offer some positive news stories. He does however feel that the job market will become more of a buyers market and much more competitive for job seekers moving forward. Luckily Andy outlines what makes a really good candidate and what you should improve to become one and out perform your competition

The apocalypse is finally here. It's what we've been training for since Dawn of the Dead in the 1970s. What's your weapon of choice? OR you can stay in your house, kick off your cuban heels, grab a relaxing beverage in your favourite mug and listen to a few hours of vintage Star Wars collecting talk.  We have handy-Andy Preston and jaunty-Jason Smith joining Richard and Peter in the hosting duties. We hear some cracking interviews from Andy's trip to Finse, Norway on his Empire Strikes Back / Hoth adventure - listen to him being gnawed on by a local Wampa. Also during Rebel Briefings Rich and the team discuss the awesome article on Argentinian fakes found on the SWCA blog and consider the future role of auction houses Our main interview sees Pete catch up with Javier Florencio Swars and Fernando Ruiz Ceano who put together, in a couple of months, the amazing Galaxias Vintage con in Tarragona Spain. Hear their story of how it came about and how it went.  On this months licensee section Pete gets the guys to remember their Panini sticker collecting days, although Jason reckons the best Panini is ham and cheese, Richard fights him to the death on tripe and rhubarb. Andy and Pete watch on in horror.  Also this month we have a treat for you.. thanks to Chris Porteous, our social media Jedi, whom has put our dance to music for you! (This translates to putting visuals to our warbling on youtube). Its awesome. Put it on your big telly whilst exercising in lockdown.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOtxOadjrcw&feature=youtu.be  

"We don't need another hero, we don't need to know the way home, All we want is to hear a podcast about vintage Star Wars collecting with an interview with Justin Haynie and Jenn Thunders(dome)" Catchy rendition of that famous theme tune, no? Richard catches up with these two awesome collectors whilst we are joined by the Andy's, Preston and Spoons (Norton in real life) for hosting duties.  In Rebel Briefings Richard highlights a mysterious tale of a price sticker, we share Gary Smith's completion of an incredible collection and a discussion breaks out on how best to display a much loved action figure.  Memories of ice lollies in Licence to Thrill as Pete delves into Andy Preston's sticky wrapper enthusiasm of Lyons Maid and sees if there's anything still worth tasting.   

November 2019s Vintage Rebellion podcast welcomes Jason Smith to the regular hosts. Mark Daniels had to drop out through a sniffle but we managed to Press-Gang Craig Spivey for Jason's 'Adventure Game' style quiz. Craig's main reason for joining us is to talk about this month's Licensee focus of Letraset. It's not just a focus, its a fundamental blast through a much loved range of products. The notes supplied for this may well be the most comprehensive ever seen. You do not want to miss it, nether do you want to do anything other than gather a few brews for the main interview where Richard interviews Australia's Blake Edgerton, a journey through collecting in Australia and setting up as an independent dealer. Amongst all the usual fun podcast shenanigans we look forward to Dave Tree's Farthest From in Fordingbridge during the weekend of November 30th (beer) and December 1st (Vintage Toy Show). The podcast will be presenting an exclusive poster and flogging issue 4 of our fanzine 'It Came From The Loft'. Andy Preston has donated his Dairylea badge as a free cover prize (subject to availability).  This month its 4 hours and 45 minutes of vintage sausage that you simply cannot get anywhere else. 

Coldplay's new album Everyday Life is released today after a performance at sunrise in Jordan this morning. Also out is Leonard Cohen's posthumous album Thanks for the Dance, completed by his son Adam. Kieran Yates reviews. The controversial comedian Roy Chubby Brown is at the centre of a row in Middlesbrough, as Mayor Andy Preston has sanctioned the booking of the entertainer and the Head of the Town Hall Lorna Fulton resigns, reportedly in protest. Stig is joined by Andy Preston and Philip Bernays, chief exec of Newcastle's Theatre Royal Trust, who banned the comedian from the City Hall last year. To celebrate the centenary of the birth of the County Durham artist and miner Norman Cornish, the Bowes Museum is holding the first major retrospective of his work, including his drawings of mining community life. William Feaver, who has written about ‘pitmen painters’, discusses his art and career. This week literary agent Clare Alexander and publisher John Mitchinson have been reflecting on aspects of how the publishing industry works from the power of Amazon to the boom in independent publishing. In their final discussion they consider the changes and challenges that lie ahead. Presenter: Stig Abell Producer: Timothy Prosser

Hi! In this episode of RBTV I got in way over my head and had a chat with Andy Preston about local politics. I initially wanted to talk to him about the potential ramifications of using social media in politics, how it can go badly and how it can be used to create an overall transparency through local government, and that's pretty much what we discussed. I'll leave it to you to form your own opinions on what we covered. Thanks for listening! If you'd rather watch the video, you can see it here: https://youtu.be/lD0hM4sMZps and here: https://www.facebook.com/RBTVPodcast Brought to you by Counter Culture Creative Media www.facebook.com/counterculturecreativemedia

On this week’s episode of Grief Encounters, Sasha and Venetia speak to DJ and Radio Presenter Andy Preston. His voice will be familiar to many, as it accompanies Dublin offices and homes throughout the workday, but Andy’s backstory is one that is largely untold.Sadly death and grief has played a large role in Andy’s life from an early age, and is something that has accompanied him closely, for many years. Andy is the sole remaining member of his birth family, and has also suffered the loss of a best friend; fellow radio companion Tony Dixon.He first experienced loss when his sister Elaine died from an undiagnosed lung condition when Andy was 18 years old. This loss affected Andy on many levels, and in the interview he discusses with Sasha and Venetia how the loss turned him into an extremely angry young man.The conversation looks a lot at how Andy managed to learn something in grief, and cary that through to other stages in his life. In the case of his sister's death, this anger was able to evolve into Andy becoming a more mindful and considered person going forward into adulthood and beyond. Andy’s personal journey in grief is one filled with many highs and lows, and honest account of his own shortcomings and failures is what makes this such an interesting listen.If you're looking for a safe haven to express how you feel,Share articles, photos ,memories and more,Join the Grief Encounters Facebook Group,A place for support, compassion and empathy for those grievinghttps://www.facebook.com/groups/GriefEncounters/Music by: Nctrnm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 #1 - With Presenter Trainers of OnAirCoach ; Nails Mahoney & Tracey Lee. "Show Pre-Prep"- How it can make your presentation even better. It's worked for OnAirCoach clients and also for our special guest we interviewed ; Andy Preston (FM104, Dublin, Ireland). Andy is a household name and one of the longest running radio presenters in Ireland. "How To Piss Off A Radio Presenter"...It's our new book! , Mispronunciations of bands / artists names- Ever happened to you? Collaboration- How you can benefit from others in the same industry. An OnAirCoach mini masterclass - "How To Read Liners", Our winner of our competition; "Radio Star" and..."The Power Of Sound" - How you can make it work for your radio show, podcast or any presentation. www.onaircoach.net #AndyPreston #FM104 #Dublin #IrishRadio #TouchFM LiamClarke MarkOSullivan #AndyThompson #RadioStar #HowTo #Radio #PresenterTraining #Podcast #Fringe #Facebook #Twitter #ThePowerOfSound #Sound #RadioShow #NailsMahoney #TraceyLee

Ahoy Pirates! It's the first week of cursed sails and I am beside myself with glee. It's an amazing content update and there's so much I've already covered that tonight I wanted to talk about how I feel as well as an awesome time I had for the Captains Log. We also got some new information thanks to a recent Mixer LFG Stream with Mike Chapman and Andy Preston. I hope you like the show and feel free to continue the conversation on discord!   Patch 1.2.0 - https://www.seaofthieves.com/forum/topic/68912/release-notes-discussion-1-2-0Official Sea of Thieves Content Update: Cursed Sails - https://youtu.be/7PQsFqfREfAOfficial Sea of Thieves Tavern Tunes: Cursed Sails - https://youtu.be/xqN1pTLvS-sOfficial Sea of Thieves Developer Update: July 31st 2018 - https://youtu.be/kzOtwG0QA_c Contact info: Email: Captlogun@gmail.com Twitter: @capt_logun Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/capt_logun Gamertag: CaptainLogun Keelhauled Podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/AwKZB7C Keelhauled on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/keelhauled-a-sea-of-thieves-podcast/id1351615675?mt=2 Keelhauled on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CaptLogun

Welcome to Episode 48 of the Vintage Rebellion, bit later than normal. Andy Goulding joins the team for this months focal interview as we delve into early collecting, shows round the UK in the 1990s and we delve into his love of movie props. In this month's Rebel Briefings Rich brings not one, not two, not three but four amazing discoveries that collectors have been hunting for nearly 20 years from pre-production items to packaging to bootlegs to production figures.  Helping him delve into one of these topics both Paul Chu and Todd Hudson drop by to offer their expertise. In NA the lads review some brilliant bargains, a cast and crew grail piece, a Japanese Pop Up Book and are joined by Andy Preston who talks about his fantastic Pye records' store display.  The section is concluded with an in depth look at the POTF Skiff with help from Ron Salvatore.  Keep an ear out for when Simon outs S#####7 as a shill bidder extraordinaire! You don't get many of those to the pound in Markets this month.  More interesting and interestingly priced items from eBay are covered.  Simon also takes a look at a recent sale at Gildings Auctioneers and invites the team to take their pick from a wonderful selection of movie posters offered by the Prop Store in an upcoming sale.  The results are surprising. Pete takes us on an extended look at NA when he examines the Skiff in more detail, looking at what else the Skiff turned up on for all you Skiff focus collectors, as well as bringing us his Gimcrack of the Month and his well loved Top Five. All this plus plenty more including Weakest Link and stay listening for the outro when Jez has an unusual theory about people not liking TLJ the first time. Enjoy the show!!!

CliffCentral.com — Ryan chats to Andy Preston who is the world's most recommended sales speaker. As a sales professional, he says LinkedIn is the best sales tool in 20 years - but most people are not using it well. Andy unpacks the 7 most common mistakes we all make with LinkedIn.

Sorry this episode is a day late. I try my best to stick to the Monday schedule, but sometimes life, work, or more work or extra life gets in the way. Still, I think the fact we had an election last Friday and I've got a new episode out on a Tuesday before they've finished counting all the votes puts it in perspective. My guest today is Andy Preston who, if you're an FM 104 listener, you'll know well because he's been behind the mic there for over 20 years! I don't think we ever worked on the same station at the same time, but we definitely have Radio Dublin in common when it comes to our radio CV. Andy talks about how he started his career and gained his interest in radio from his Dad; his time at Radio Dublin; moving to Sunset when that station took off in the early 90s, and his eventual move to FM 104. He's clearly a glutton for punishment because he's still gigging around town in clubs and bars, although the upside of that these days is that you're not wandering around looking for a taxi afterwards with 100KG of vinyl. Them was days, Joxer. It was great to catch up with Andy, even if he is a Sp*rs fan, and you can hear him every day on FM 104 between 10-3, or follow hin on Twitter @andypreston104