Podcasts about ikk

Der wohlverdiente Ruhestand – was für die einen Musik in den Ohren ist, kommt für die anderen aus verschiedenen Gründen nicht infrage. Eine geringe Rente, mangelnder Nachwuchs oder einfach die Freude an der Arbeit halten so manchen davon ab, den Hammer hinzulegen. Peter Uyttenbroek erzählt Moderator Kay Holm, warum er mit fast 82 Jahren immer noch im Handwerk arbeitet. Dazu gibt Stefan Jung, Leiter Beiträge und Versicherungen bei der IKK classic, Tipps, was bei der Arbeit nach der Rente zu beachten ist.

Michael Lempe ist seit 25 Jahren Vorstand der HKK, die aus IKK und Handelskrankenkasse entstanden ist. Seither ist die Ersatzkasse gewachsen und gewachsen. Lempe hat viele Bundesgesundheitsminister und -ministerinnen kommen und gehen sehen. Was erwartet er von Nina Warken, der Neuen im Amt? Gibt es Hoffnung auf eine Gesundheitsreform, die ihren Namen verdient? Um diese Fragen dreht sich die neue Folge von „Hinten links im Kaiser Friedrich“. Es geht aber auch um Ärzte-Hopping, um teure Medikamente, um einen in diesem Jahr erwarteten Rekord und ums Radfahren in Bremen.

Jeder von uns tut es: man fühlt sich unwohl und googelt die Symptome der vermeintlichen Krankheit. Generell denken wir, dass ein Patient, der seinen Körper kennt und gut informiert ist, nichts Schlechtes ist. Wie weit man aber den Ergebnissen aus dem Netz trauen kann, das bespricht Martina Straten mit dem Saarbrücker Neurologen Dr. Florian Schumacher.

Wir wissen es eigentlich alle: Zu viel Zucker macht krank und dick.Diabetes Typ 2, Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen, Übergewicht, das Krebs fördern kann, Karies, Darmerkrankungen – die Liste ist lang und nicht schön.Trotzdem kommen wir kaum los von dem weißen Zeug und wenn wir so weiter machen, haben wir bis 2040 bis zu 12 Millionen Diabetiker/innen in Deutschland.Martina spricht über den Zucker und seine Folgen mit Prof. Dr. Jörg Loth. Er ist Vorstandsvorsitzender der IKK Südwest. Er hat noch anderer alarmierende Zahlen und er zeigt Lösungsmöglichkeiten zur Einschränkung auf.

Here we are for episode 759! In which... well, it's certainly not an April Fool's episode - but this edition was originally recorded as a potential final episode of The Shy Life Podcast, but it's since been replaced.  So in this edition - which didn't ever actually occur - Paul and Ikk take a pretty routine trip up into space... only things quickly reach a finale! Thanks also to Calum for appearing in our quiz this time! In our next show - #760 we catch up Hubert Gentry as he unveils his new bar - but what will Cromitty and the gang make of it!? Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, IBD, Muffleyontour, Udio and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C, Beats Boy Benny and Freesound Community from Pixabay and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2025. Episode 759 was recorded on the 29th April 2022, with a Calum quiz from the 13th February 2023 and a brief introduction recorded on the 28th March 2025. Cuthbert's lines were recorded on the 9th April 2025. Please note: There is a slight background hiss during some scenes caused by this episode being recorded in outer space; however it should not spoil your enjoyment. 

Darmkrebs ist eine stille Gefahr, die viele unterschätzen. In Deutschland ist es der zweithäufigste Krebs bei Frauen und Männern. Dabei kann man diesen Krebs, wenn man ihn früh erkennt, zu einhundert Prozent verhindern.Wir waren im Saarbrücker Winterberg-Klinikum bei einer Darmspiegelung dabei. Dr. Klaus Radecke ist dort Internist und Gastroenterologe und hat uns in den OP zu einer Koloskopie mitgenommen. Außerdem spricht Martina Straten mit Dr. Thomas Stolz. Er ist Internist und Gastroenterologe im Zentrum für Innere Medizin in Völklingen und auch er weiß, wie wichtig Vorsorge und Früherkennung beim Thema Darm ist - denn Darmkrebs kann jeden treffen.

Die Themen im heutigen Versicherungsfunk Update sind: Ergo kauft US-Insurtech Next Insurance Am 19. März haben Munich Re und NEXT Insurance die Verträge zur vollständigen Übernahme von NEXT Insurance durch Munich Re unterzeichnet. Das US-Insurtech soll Teil der ERGO Group werden. Die Transaktion steht unter dem Vorbehalt regulatorischer Genehmigungen und soll im dritten Quartal 2025 abgeschlossen werden. Tarifverhandlungen in der Versicherungsbranche gestartet In München haben am Freitagnachmittag die Tarifverhandlungen für rund 160.000 Beschäftigte im Innendienst der Versicherungsbranche begonnen. Die Gewerkschaft ver.di fordert unter anderem eine Gehaltserhöhung von 12 %, höhere Ausbildungsvergütungen sowie eine stärkere soziale Absicherung. Auch ein neuer Tarifvertrag zur digitalen Transformation steht auf der Agenda. Die Gespräche sollen bis zum frühen Abend dauern und werden am 28. April in Frankfurt fortgesetzt, falls es zu keiner Einigung kommt. ServiceAtlas: TK und VIACTIV punkten bei Kundenorientierung Im neuen ServiceAtlas Krankenkassen 2025 von ServiceValue belegen erneut TK – Die Techniker und VIACTIV Krankenkasse die ersten beiden Plätze. Neu auf Rang drei: BKK Gildemeister Seidensticker. TK überzeugt bei Gesundheitsförderung und Zusatzleistungen, VIACTIV beim Kundenservice und Bonusprogrammen. Auch AOK Bayern (Erreichbarkeit) und IKK classic liegen in Einzeldisziplinen vorn. Ammerländer Versicherung erzielt 2024 deutlichen Gewinnsprung Die Ammerländer Versicherung hat im Geschäftsjahr 2024 ihre Bruttobeitragseinnahmen um 9,51 % auf 98,78 Mio. Euro gesteigert. Die Mitgliederzahl überschritt erstmals die Millionengrenze. Der Jahresüberschuss nach Steuern stieg auf 1,43 Mio. Euro (2023: 0,47 Mio. Euro). Wachstumstreiber blieben die Sparten Hausrat und Fahrrad. BayernInvest reagiert auf Schuldenreform und erhöht Infrastruktur-Anteil Die Reform der Schuldenregeln und das neue Sondervermögen in Höhe von 500 Mrd. Euro könnten laut BayernInvest-CIO Daniel Kerbach das BIP-Wachstum Deutschlands künftig um bis zu 0,7 Prozentpunkte anheben. Das Haus hat sein Portfolio frühzeitig angepasst – u.a. durch mehr Infrastrukturaktien und inflationsgeschützte Anleihen. Digitale Transformation bleibt Top-Thema für Private Equity Laut dem neuen Private Equity Trend Report 2025 von PwC Deutschland messen 83 % der befragten PE-Unternehmen der digitalen Transformation große Bedeutung für künftige Renditen bei. 71 % investierten 2024 gezielt in digitale Prozesse – 2025 wollen dies 72 % erneut tun. Grundlage der Studie ist eine Befragung von 250 Partner europäischer PE-Gesellschaften mit mehr als 250 Mio. Euro verwaltetem Vermögen.

Wie gelingt Kundenzentrierung in einer großen Organisation mit 6.700 Mitarbeitenden, 3 Millionen Versicherten und über 400.000 Firmenkunden? In dieser Folge sprechen wir mit Thomas Sleutel, Geschäftsführer Markt bei der IKK classic, über die Umsetzung eines Veränderungsprojekts mit echtem Kundenfokus. Themen der Folge: - Warum Kundenzentrierung ein zentraler Erfolgsfaktor für die IKK classic ist - Die ersten Schritte im Change-Prozess - Was gut funktioniert hat – und wo es Herausforderungen gab - Die wichtigsten Learnings nach über einem Jahr Transformation

Tamara Schwab war 23 Jahre alt als ihr zwei plötzliche Herzstillstände den Boden unter den Füßen wegziehen.Ihr Leben änderte sich von Grund auf. Nichts war mehr selbstverständlich und erst fünf Jahre später schenkte ihr eine Organspende ein neues Leben.Mit Martina spricht sie über ihre Verzweiflung und ihre Ängste, über das neue Herz in ihrem Körper und über tiefe Dankbarkeit.

Alle wünschen sich mehr Gründerinnen und Gründer in Deutschland. Vor allem im Handwerk! Aber wo liegen hier die Risiken? Was muss ich vor der Gründung wissen und wann sehe ich erste Erfolge? Moderator Kay Holm spricht mit Katja Lilu Melder darüber, welche Herausforderungen ein eigenes Unternehmen mit sich bringt – und natürlich welche Chancen. Dazu gibt Stefan Jung, Leiter Beiträge und Versicherungen bei der IKK classic, praktische Tipps für Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmer im Bereich Sozialversicherung.

Ikk så meget fis, vi skal til Cuba og høre en masse helt fantastisk musik. Så hvis du aldrig rigtig har mærket det her rom-drikkende, cigar-rygende, groovy-musicerende land så er det sgu bare med at trykke play! Både rumba, son, afro-cubanske musiktraditioner og meget andet lækkert fra det her land der jo i en musikalsk forstand er super velhavende.

Neues Jahr, neue Regelungen im Bereich Steuern und Sozialversicherung. Unser Moderator Kay Holm hat sich mit Stefan Jung, sich gemeinsam mit Stefan Jung, Leiter Beiträge und Versicherungen bei der IKK classic, zusammengesetzt und informiert in dieser Folge über alle Änderungen, die im Jahr 2025 auf Arbeitgeber zukommen werden.

Here we are for episode 750! In which the hunt is out for Ikk who has had a live ticking bomb implanted in his head that looks as if it might go BANG at any moment! Our enemies from the other dimension sit and watch the calamity under-fold! Our next show - #751 follows straight on from episode 750... who has been hurt in the explosion and who will survive!? Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Udio and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Thanks to our special guest Mateusz K for his help this episode and to Trowby and Lisa for their explosive countdown. Additional thanks to Toppie Smellie for his help with extra sound effects! Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2025. Episode 750 was recorded on the 21st December 2024, with some retakes recorded between the 17th and 20th of January 2025.

Wer Kinder bekommt, hat Anspruch auf Elternzeit und Elterngeld. Aber wie sieht das in der Praxis wirklich aus? Was muss alles geregelt werden? Welche Fallstricke lauern? Moderator Kay Holm hat sich zu dem Thema nicht nur Stefan Jung, Leiter Beiträge und Versicherungen bei der IKK classic und Arbeitsrechtsexperte Karsten Matthieß ins Studio geholt, sondern auch Handwerksunternehmerin Anna Sänger, die von ihren eigenen Erfahrungen mit Elternzeit und Elterngeld als Selbstständige erzählt.

Here we are for episode 742! In which Ikk throws a party for Bettina, Charlotte and Tappie and all manner of weirdness ensues! Our extra material comes from Italy as we ask our good pal Gianluca to answer 12 exceedingly stupid questions! We also have a new song called I CANNOT LOVE YOU which we present to you in more than one version; it has music by Udio and lyrics by Paul Chandler. On our next episode, #743, The Birthday Twins are back to talk some more about one of their favourite Australian TV shows of the 70s and 80s; in fact they might even find themselves behind bars! Please join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Udio, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo and artwork by Owen O, with some assistance and photos provided by Shy Yeti. All other episode content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. This episode was recorded on the 20th of April 2024, with Gianluca's extra material recorded on the 19th October 2024.

Deutschland gilt als Paradies für berufstätige Frauen, die Kinder kriegen wollen. Trotzdem muss von Arbeitgebern einiges beachtet werden, wenn es um das Thema Mutterschutz geht. Und Selbstständige Frauen begegnen einigen Hindernissen. Moderator Kay Holm nimmter sich gemeinsam mit Stefan Jung, Leiter Beiträge und Versicherungen bei der IKK classic und Arbeitsrechtsexperte Karsten Matthieß Themen wie Berufsverbot und Mutterschaftsgeld an. Dazu erzählt die selbstständige Schweißerin Anna Sänger von ihren eigenen Erfahrungen.

Here we are for episode 739! In which a revived Ikk has a grand plan to a launch a range of Shy Life Podcast perfumes; but what weird ideas will be involved in the manufacturing process?! Our extra material includes more Italian lessons from the wonderful Gianluca! This episode also has a new song called EVERYTHING YOU DO IS WRONG with lyrics by Paul C - it was made using Udio. Thanks to Mateusz (Grizzly) and Gianluca C with their help this time! Our next show - #740 is our Halloween special for 2024 and it includes many special guests - Toppie and Grizzly are with us - but we have a number of other guest recordings too! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Udio and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. Episode 739 was recorded on the 21st March 2024; due to technical difficulties Ikk's lines were re-recorded between the 4th and the 18th of October 2024. Our extra material with Gianluca was recorded between the 25th April and the 1st May 2024.

Here we are for episode 738; in which Paul and the gang delve back into the Sutton Park archives to explore more adventures from 1994 episode of the show; which feature a lot of familiar voices that you'll recognise from the podcast! Our next episode, #739 should finally see Ikk's return as he comes up with a money making idea which he needs some help with; can Paul and Grizzly help out? Do join us to find out! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Udio and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo and artwork by Owen O, with some assistance and photos provided by Shy Yeti. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024.  Episode 738 was recorded on the 11th October 2024, with Sutton Park clips from episode #599-#609 from mid-September 1994!

Here we are for episode 736! In which Paul and Nick attempt to record but Hubert Gentry interrupts and eventually joins in! We also have a few poems - but by complete coincidence two of them were in our previous episode! All this and we have more SUTTON PARK clips which follow on from the ones that we shared in 734. Many thanks to our guests, Nick Goodman, Hubert Gentry and Toppie Smellie. On our next episode, #737, Ikk has a new money making scheme and needs some volunteers to help! (Yes, I know, we've been promising this one for a while!) Please join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Udio, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo and artwork by Owen O, with some assistance and photos provided by Shy Yeti. All other episode content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. This episode was recorded on the 16th March 2024. The Sutton Park clips are from episodes #2201-2203 which were recorded on the 5th July 1998.

Jeder Arbeitgeber ist verpflichtet, kranken-, pflege-, renten- und arbeitslosenversicherungspflichtige Arbeitnehmer zu melden. Doch was bedeutet das eigentlich, wie funktioniert das SV-Meldeportal und was ist ein AAG-/EEL-Verfahren? Diesen und weiteren Fragen widmet sich Moderator Kay Holm gemeinsam mit Stefan Jung, Leiter Beiträge und Versicherungen bei der IKK classic, Arbeitsrechtsexperte Karsten Matthieß und Daniel Wagner, Geschäftsführer beim presto Fachverlag Gesundheitskommunikation.

Here we are for episode 702! In which Mr Yeti catches up with his old Poetry pal in crime, John Smallshaw for a bit of a natter and some poems from Paul's PIECES OF SHY YETI collection! In addition to this we also have a recordings of John from a live show from 2011 and an episode of Paul doing a show on BLOGTV in July 2009. Our next episode, #703 sees Grizzly paying a visit to Ikk - only nobody realises quite how close they all are to explosive danger!! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Harry F, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. Please note: We had some problems recording this edition - but we overcome those difficulties! So please be understanding if the sound quality isn't quite up to scratch! Episode 702 was recorded on the 7th October 2023, with extracts of John performing during one of Mr Yeti's Shy Yeti On Location videos on the 16th June 2011 and episode 13 of BLOGTV recorded on the 6th July 2009.

Here we are for episode 698! In which we return to the here and now as the gang visit Ikk whilst he is in suspended animation - but things do not go quite as planned! We also have a special guest this episode - Uncle Warren - who joins us to share a few secrets! On our next episode, #699, it's already Valentine's Day and Bettina is all set for some match-making... but meanwhile the ghostly music box is giving cause for concern! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Harry F, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other episode content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. This episode was recorded on the 29th June 2023... with Warren's chat recorded on the 2nd of September 2023. Cuthbert's cameo was recorded on the 25th January 2024.     

Here we are for episode 697! This time we look back a month or two as the gang catch up with what happened to the rather snappy snail - and we even learn it's name! This episode we also have some more quizzing between Paul and Calum! Our next show, #698 sees us back in the current day as we attempt to welcome Ikk back into the family - even if he is still preserved in a block of ice! Please email us  at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Harry F and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. Episode 697 was recorded between the 2nd and 25th June 2023. This edition also has a clip from episode 112 of the show from the 3rd October 2017 featuring Harry, a trip to Lille and some rather unfortunate snails. Sorry guys... There were also a number of additional recordings and inserts recorded between the 17th and 23rd January 2024.

Here we are for episode 691! In which Paul locates Ikk and drags Toppie off to the Alternate Dimension as part of a bargaining chip to get Ikk back... but can the Alternate Dimension Paul and Toppie be trusted!? To keep us going during our journey to another time and place we also have a number of chats with previous guests of the show - Levi, Paul From School and Martin Holmes, recorded earlier in the year; there are also 4 poems: BEARS AREN'T MEANT TO BE BALLERINAS, THE BLACK-EYED GROWL, A FLEA TEA PARTY and WHY DON'T DRAGONS CLEAN THEIR TEETH - all from the SHY YETI GOES WILD compilation from 2012! Thank you to all my guests this edition and also once again to the many guests who have joined me this year! Our next episode, #692 sees us looking back at the SLP episodes released over the first 6 months of 2023. Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Harry F, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other episode content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. The main recording session for episode 691 was made on the 10th June 2023, with Cuthbert's links recorded between the 23rd and 27th December 2023. Our additional recordings were made as follows: Levi's chats recorded between the 26th September and the 6th of December 2023, Paul from School's recordings made between the 27th September and the 7th December 2023 and last but not least, Martin Holme's recordings made on the 14th November 2023.  

Here we are for episode 690! A little Christmas extra before our big season finale... In which Gianluca sends the team Christmas presents... but shockingly they go missing! Also could Douglas be about to get a big Christmas surprise!? We also hear from a number of special guests this episodes and along with some season grumbling with Martin Holmes from Vision On Sound we also have two new musical compositions by Muffleyontour - one is entitled BLINK (at around the 21 minute mark) and the other is called BURBLE (at around the 1 hr 02 minute mark)! Our next show, #691 sees our season finale episode of 2023, not including our two end of year review editions... and this time we're heading to another dimension to finally attempt to rescue our poor alien friend, Ikk! Please email us  at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Harry F and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 690 was recorded between the 16th November and the 20th December 2023, with the Martin grumbling recorded on the 14th November 2023. 

Here we are for episode 677! In which Paul and Martin discuss more of the big and little stars of 1977! It's a chatter-fest and we cover stars such as David Soul, Kenny Rogers, Hot Chocolate, Donna Summer and The Jacksons amongst others! Our next show, #678 sees Yeti Uncle John becoming both writer and director of a film about his life! This can't end well! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Harry F, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 677 was recorded on the 21st February 2023. Please note: At time of recording Ikk was not absent from the show and so appears at the end of the episode; although it may well be the Other Dimensional version of our alien friend - it's hard to be sure. In addition to this and related to our conversation about older stars no longer getting Top 40 UK chart hits, at this stage of the year Kylie had yet to score her Summer 2023 top 10 hit with Padam Padam.

Here we are for episode 665! In which YUJ gives to a worthy cause and Ikk's future remains in the balance! Thanks once again to my special guest for this episode, Mr Gianluca C from all the way over in Italy! Our next episode sees the return of Uncle Warren for another chat about TV, not to mention a few predictions for the show! Please join us if you can! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Harry F, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 665 was recorded on the 12th March 2023, with an additional daydream scene recorded with Gianluca C between the 13th of August and the 1st September 2023. Ikk's message was recorded on the 4th March 2023... Thanks also to Big Fatty for the use of the clip from episode #4060 of Big Fatty Online (released on the 29th August 2023) which appears during this edition.

Here we are for episode 658! Paul is back with the Chatterbox gang to discuss all manner of topics - none of it being particularly summery! (We're not big fans!) Thanks to all the gang for joining in! In our next episode #659 Paul has a day dream and it is Ozymandias The Talking Duck's first day on the show!! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Harry Fulton, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. This episode also features Ikk-related clips from episode 592 of The Smellcast which is Copyright Toppie Smellie, 2023! All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 658 was recorded on the 8th July 2023 with an insert recorded on and extra material from behind the scenes on recent months with our guests, Birthday Twin Andy and Toppie Smellie - all of which were recorded during the last few months. Please note: The Shy Life Podcast recommends that you also listen to the full edition of episode 592 of The Smellcast, as there is much still to enjoy!      

Here we are for episode 654!  In which Paul and Martin discuss more of the big and little musical stars of 1975 and 1976! It's a natter-fest! Our next show, #655 sees us investigating more fortune cookies and Bettina relates a very odd tale from her past! Email us  at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Harry F and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 654 was recorded on the 18th January 2023. Please note: This episode was recorded before Ikk's recent... troubles... and hence he appears briefly in this edition of the show!

In which Paul, Harry and Calum discuss the Britpop music scene of the 1990s in the UK and we also have a few quizzes along the way!   Here we are for episode 648! In which Paul, Calum and Harry discuss Britpop - the musical UK phenomena of the mid-1990s! Paul also has a few Britpop quizzes that he's "borrowed" off the internet to see whether Calum has the correct answers! Our next episode, #649 sees Paul, Nick and Toppie discuss their experiences at Sci-fi conventions and they also explore further random words to see what memories they bring up! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Harry F, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 648 was recorded between the 10th April and the 10th July 2022. Please note: This episode was recorded before Ikk's recent disappearance from the show; may he soon return to us!

In which Paul has a natter with the listeners and Yeti Uncle John has got himself into even more trouble! Here we are for episode 647! In which Paul has a nice long catchup with the listeners before Yeti Uncle John shares an unfortunate piece of news that also reminds them of Ikk's sad fate! We also have some behind-the-scenes chat with podcast sensation Leigh R our guest from our last edition of the show. Our next episode, #648 sees Paul, Calum and Harry discussing Britpop - the musical UK phenomena of the mid-1990s! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Harry F, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 647 was recorded on the 5th March 2023, with the Leigh chat recorded on the 13th April 2023.

In which Paul and Leigh discuss some of the big music hits of 2000 in both the UK and the USA.   Here we are for episode 646! In which Leigh R (from Chewing The Cud podcast) returns to discuss with us some of the big hits of 2000 in the UK and also over in the US! Our next show, #647 sees Paul chatting with the listeners, whilst Yeti Uncle John shares an unfortunate truth that reminds them that Ikk is still unobtainable! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Harry F and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 646 was recorded between the 13th and 16th April 2023. Thank you also to Patryk Kudla for the use of his photo that appears on the Soundcloud edition of this episode.

Here we are for episode 645! Paul and the gang have a lot to deal with - and some serious decisions need to be made; but for now they are searching for a replacement for Ikk... Is there anyone out there as unique as he? We also have a special guest in the form of Martin Holmes who is here for a bit of a grumble! Our next show, #646 sees us catching up with our old friend Leigh to discuss the big hits of the year 2000 on both sides of the pond!  Do please join us if you can! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Harry F, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 645 was recorded between the 24th January and the 3rd of February 2023, with some extra material recorded between the 12th and 13th of June 2023. In addition our chat with Martin Holmes was recorded on the 17th May 2023.

Here we are for episode 644! In which Paul and Nick both peek into their 1990 diaries to see what they were both up to! We also have further conversations with Paul From School and some behind-the-scenes material from a recent edition! In our next episode #645 Paul and the gang have a lot to deal with - and some serious decisions need to be made; but for now they are searching for a replacement for Ikk... Is there anyone out there as unique as he? Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Harry Fulton, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 644 was recorded on the 9th November 2022, with additional links recorded on the 7th June 2023. We also another chat with Paul From School which was recorded on the 5th June 2023 and some additional behind-the-scenes material from the recording of episode 644 between Paul and Toppie Smellie of The Smellcast, recorded on the 25th March 2023.    

In this blistering climax, answers await those behind the scene at the Smellcast studio: Before this episode is done, the cast asembled will hear an answer from Toppie that will decide the fate of all concerned.  Sounds pretty dramatic, huh?  Once again, featuring special guest star, IKK from the Shy Life Podcast with thanks to Paul Chandler! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog!  Follow him on Twitter. Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you! Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast  

Here we are for episode 638! How will Paul and the gang cope with the impact of Ikk's decision - meanwhile Martin and Cromitty learn a shocking secret! Can Martin and Cromitty get the news out to the rest of the team or will they be prevented from sharing what they have learnt? We also have some short chats with Nick - further random words left over from episode #636 and a bit more chat with PaulFromSchool following on from what we shared in Part 1 of this two part adventure. Our next episode #639 sees Paul catching up with Harry for a trip on the Thames - and we also have another returning guest for a brief cameo! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Harry Fulton, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 638 was recorded on the 23rd January 2023, with Nick's conversation recorded on the 9th November 2022 and Paul From School's chat recorded on the 25th April 2023. An additional segment of dialogue was recorded on the 2nd May 2023 during the editing stage of this episode.    

Here we are for episode 637! Could this be the end of Ikk The Alien's time on the show - will he decide to renew his contract? Is there more to Ikk's plans than the team realise!? We also pay our respects to two legendary comedy ladies via conversations with Toppie and Paul from School. Our next episode, #638 sees Paul and the gang attempt to cope with the impact of Ikk's decision - meanwhile Martin and Cromitty learn a shocking secret! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Harry F, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023 - except, that is, for any clips from other podcasts which remain Copyright to their creators. Episode 637 was recorded on the 23rd January 2023, with Toppie's conversation recorded on the 22nd April 2023 and Paul From School's chat recorded on the 25th April 2023. Extra special thanks to Toppie Smellie for use of clips from episode 590 and 591 of The Smellcast which feature Ikk; don't forget to listen to the full episodes on the Smellcast Wordpress website or on other podcast providers.

Here we are for episode 636! This time In which Paul and Nick deal with all manner of randomness! They start with three random words but this time also try a few alternatives including various random sentences, random phrases, random dinner-parties; not to mention a number of would you rather posers! Our next show, #637 sees us discovering whether Ikk intends to renew his contract in the first part of an exciting and emotional two-part adventure! Please email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 636 was recorded on the 9th November 2022.

Here we are for episode 635! In which Yeti Uncle John has some troubles with his Magpies; their life-style with Ikk earlier in the month has turned them into snobs who seek only for the finer things in life and they are nagging Yeti Uncle John to replicate it! Could this be the end of their friendship? Our special guests this episode are The Smellcast's Toppie Smellie and also Mister Nick Goodman - we also have a new composition by Muffleyontour entitled FRONTIER which appears during this edition at around the 50 minute mark; not to mention a little catchup chat with the man himself!! Our next show, #636 sees Nick G and Paul catching up to share more random words for the listener's entertainment! Please email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Harry F, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 635 was recorded between the 18th and 24th February 2023, with some extra short scenes and retakes recorded on the 23rd April 2023. Muffley's chat was recorded on the 2nd April 2023.  

Here we are for episode 634! In which Paul and Martin Holmes discuss more of the big and little stars of 1975 and 1976! It's a natter-fest and wanders all over the place to cover all manner of different musical topic! Paul also finds himself quite nervous about asking Ikk whether he'll help out with singing some tunes... Our next episode, #635 sees us dealing with more magpie problems as Yeti Uncle John appears to be falling out with his precious birds! Do please join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can 5send a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Harry F and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 634 was recorded on the 21st September 2022.

You are urged to listen to this exciting END STORY to the multi-year Killer Gerbil storyline! Meanwhile, the Smellcast ensemble becomes more and more convinced that Toppie is planning to oust them all in favor of Ikk the Alien... from the Shy Life Podcast!  Anyways... it's all rather confusing...  However, you may possibly enjoy this.  Possibly. Featuring special guest star, IKK from the Shy Life Podcast with thanks to Paul Chandler! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog!  Follow him on Twitter. Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you! Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast

Here we are for episode 628! It's very nearly April Fools' Day and Ikk seems intent on causing as much trouble as possible whilst he's still in contract! We also have some more nattering with The Smellcast's Very Own Toppie Smellie; what ever are the guys discussing this time!? We also present a number of musical interludes during this episode - the first two by Mr Yeti and the final piece just before the 58 minute mark is a composition by Harry F entitled, Johnny. Our next show, #629 sees us catching up, one again, with Paul's birthday twin, Andy - to see what else they might have in common! Do be sure to join us!  Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Harry F, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 628 was recorded between the 10th and 23rd February 2023. Toppie's chat was recorded on 25th February 2023 and there were also a couple of extra inserts recording on the 30th March 2023.

Here we are for episode 620! In which we catch up with Adam from Foul Monkeys to discuss some of our favourite tunes of the moment - some are newly released and some are old but Mr Yeti has only just discovered them very recently! Yeti Uncle John is also on hand to tip Adam off about some super exciting merchandise and towards the end of the show we debut a new tune by Muffleyontour called TRICE; which comes in just before the 1hr 11 min mark. Our next episode, #621 sees Aunt Tappie inviting Paul and Nick for dinner, whilst Ikk has an important chat with Toppie! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Harry F, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 620 was recorded on the 3rd March 2023.

In this gripping episode of the Smellcast, Sassy McSass-Sass rescues Popeye Arms Paulie from his Vegas mob family! Featuring special guest star, IKK from the shy Life Podcast with thanks to Paul Chandler! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog!  Follow him on Twitter. Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you! Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast

Here we are for episode 613! Tallulah is in love - with the mysterious Reginald Pipes - they seem to have grown very close very quickly... could there be some other more peculiar reason for this!? Meanwhile Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John go for fish and chips - but with Mylo out of town is this a date too!? Paul has a present for Ikk and Martin is disapproving of his mother's new beau! Our next episode #614 sees us chatting with a new friend over in Germany via a series of voice messages! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Harry Fulton, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 613 was recorded on the 19th December 2022, with some brief lines re-recorded on the 12th February 2023.  

A bit of yappin' and a lot of cookin' as Toppie shows off his recipe for SMOTHERED COUNTRY STYLE PORK RIBS! Special thanks to Paul Chandler from the Shy Life Podcast for his guest appearance on today's lil' shoe. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog!  Follow him on Twitter. Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you! Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast

Here we are for episode 606! In which Paul and Martin discuss some of the big stars of 1975 and what their careers held in store! This time we cover the bands Mud, The Bay City Rollers, David Essex - Elvis in his mid-70s phase and maybe also one or two lesser-remembered acts of this time. (Hello, Kenny!) Ikk also joins us briefly - but can we convince him to sing? Our next show, #607 sees us diving into the Chandler tape archives to hear all manner of lost voices from 30+ years ago! Do please join us if you can! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have any comments - you can even send me a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Harry F, Muffleyontour and Luca. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2023. Episode 606 was recorded on the 25th May 2022. Please note: We recorded this before the last episode of Neighbours was screened in Summer 2022... Although, of course - the show has since been recommissioned! Yay!

Yes, you're in for a TREAT! Toppie describes his recent colonoscopy! Meanwhile, Sassy embarks on a mission of grave importance with the help of Ikk, the space alien. Thanks to special guest star Paul Chandler from the Shy Life Podcast for his portrayal of Ikk. Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog!  Follow him on Twitter. Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you! Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast

Videos : Niall Ferguson – Woke Totalitarianism (0:19 to 18:14) Heather Mac Donald On How The Delusion of Diversity Destroys Our Common Humanity (11:14) Elon Musk: “Klaus Schwab Is LYING!!!” (9:45) Lycopene, lutein supplements show skin protection from within against UV radiation Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine (Germany), November 10, 2022 The study's findings, published in the British Journal of Dermatology , indicated that oral supplementation with the carotenoids changed the expression of genes that are indicators of oxidative stress, photo-dermatoses and photo-aging. “To the best of our knowledge we show here for the 1st time that (i) tomato nutrient complex as well as lutein do not only protect healthy human skin against UVB/A, but also against long wave UVA1 radiation, and (ii) that oral photo-protection of healthy human skin can be demonstrated at the level of HO-1, ICAM-1 and MMP-1 gene expression,” wrote researchers from IUF – Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine in Dusseldorf. Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) are reported to be UVA1/UVB radiation-inducible genes. “On top of that, as part of the photo-aging process we have evidence of the effect of our ingredients on the levels of expression of genes involved in collagen degradation, suggesting a link not only to skin health but also to skin appearance. This study suggests an effect of natural antioxidants on overall skin wellness, which is relevant for men and women in all age groups.” The new study included 65 healthy volunteers aged between 18 and 60. The participants were randomly assigned to randomly consume 20 mg per day of the tomato nutrient complex or placebo for 12 weeks, or 20 mg per day of lutein or placebo for 12 weeks. A two-week washout period separated the placebo and active intervention periods. At the beginning and at the end of each phase the skin was irradiated.Results of the placebo-controlled, double blinded, randomized cross-over study indicated that the tomato nutrient complex (TNC) totally inhibited the upregulation of HO-1, ICAM-1 and MMP1 mRNA by both UVA1 and UVA/B. On the other hand, lutein only completely inhibited gene expression if taken during the first 12 weeks (ie. prior to placebo), while a significantly smaller effect was observed if it was taken during the second 12 week phase (ie. after placebo), compared to TNC. (NEXT) Diallyl trisulfide in garlic induces apoptosis in primary effusion lymphoma Kyoto Pharmaceutical University (Japan), November 7, 2022 Reports from Kyoto Pharmaceutical University stated, “The allyl sulfides, including diallyl sulfide (DAS), diallyl disulfide (DAD), and diallyl trisulfide (DAT), contained in garlic and members of the Allium family, have a variety of pharmacological activities. Therefore, allyl sulfides have been evaluated as potential novel chemotherapeutic agents.” Our news editors obtained a quote from the research, “Here, we found that DAT inhibited nuclear factor-kB (NF-kB) signaling and induced apoptosis in primary effusion lymphoma (PEL), a subtype of non-Hodgkin's B-cell lymphoma caused by Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV). We examined the cytotoxic effects of DAS, DAD and DAT on PEL cells. DAT significantly reduced the viability of PEL cells compared with uninfected B-lymphoma cells, and induced the apoptosis of PEL cells by activating caspase-9. DAT induced stabilization of IkBa, and suppressed NF-kB transcriptional activity in PEL cells. We examined the mechanism underlying DAT-mediated IkBa stabilization. The results indicated that DAT stabilized IkBa by inhibiting the phosphorylation of IkBa by the IkB kinase (IKK) complex. Furthermore, DAT induced proteasomal degradation of TRAF6, and DAT suppressed IKKb-phosphorylation through downregulation of TRAF6. It is known that activation of NF-kB is essential for survival of PEL cells. In fact, the NF-kB inhibitor BAY11-7082 induced apoptosis in PEL cells. In addition, DAT suppressed the production of progeny virus from PEL cells. The administration of DAT suppressed the development of PEL cells and ascites in SCID mice xenografted with PEL cells.” According to the news editors, the research concluded: “These findings provide evidence that DAT has antitumor activity against PEL cells in-vitro and in-vivo, suggesting it to be a novel therapeutic agent for the treatment of PEL.” (NEXT) PTSD May Speed Up Cellular Aging Boston University, November 13, 2022 From birth to death, a lot may change, but our DNA—the long, double-helix molecule that contains all of a person's genetic code—stays the same. The instructions for reading that code can shift, however, as the chemical tags on and around a DNA sequence change throughout our lives, depending on our age, environment, and behavior. This outside influence on how our genes are read and expressed by cells is called epigenetics—and researchers studying it have discovered clues that may show why some veterans live longer than others. In a new study of military veterans published in Translational Psychiatry, researchers report findings that suggest former service personnel with PTSD are at greater risk of early death. “Our study found that PTSD and comorbid conditions, like substance misuse, are associated with a cellular marker of early death found in DNA methylation patterns,” says Erika Wolf, a professor of psychiatry at the Boston University School of Medicine and senior author of the study. The study included two samples of veterans that had representative levels of trauma and other psychiatric conditions, like substance use and personality disorders. One group included 434 veterans in their early 30s, who had served in post-9/11 conflicts; the other group included 647 middle-age veterans and their trauma-exposed spouses. Both groups were assessed for a range of psychological conditions, and had blood drawn to obtain genetic information and to test for levels of a variety of inflammatory molecules. The results indicate PTSD symptoms were a factor in faster cellular aging—.36 of a year faster. So, for every year that the cells of someone without PTSD age, the cells of someone with more severe PTSD symptoms age a year and a third. (NEXT) Higher sense of purpose in life may be linked to lower mortality risk Boston University, November 14, 2022 Growing research indicates that one's purpose—i.e., the extent to which someone perceives a sense of direction and goals in their life—may be linked to health-protective benefits such as better physical functioning and lower risks of cardiovascular disease or cognitive decline. Now, a new study led by a Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researcher found that people with higher levels of purpose may have a lower risk of death from any cause, and that this association is applicable across race/ethnicity and gender. Published in the journal Preventive Medicine, the study results did suggest that this association is slightly stronger among women than it is among men, but there was no significant difference by race/ethnicity. “In another study I led, we found that the effect of purpose on lowering all-cause mortality may differ by socioeconomic status. In this study, we extended the prior evidence and found that the beneficial effect of purpose persisted regardless of gender and race/ethnicity.” For the study, the team assessed self-reported sense of purpose among more than 13,000 people, based on the “purpose in life” of the Ryff Psychological Well-being Scales, a widely used tool that measures different aspects of well-being and happiness. The researchers also examined mortality risk over an eight-year period beginning between 2006-2008. The results showed that people with the highest sense of purpose indicated the lowest risk of death (15.2 percent mortality risk), compared to people with the lowest sense of purpose (36.5 percent mortality risk). The team also gathered data on additional factors that can influence health, such socioeconomic status, other demographic characteristics, baseline physical health, and depression, and found that an increase in these factors was also associated with increases in a higher sense of purpose. (NEXT) Hibiscus compound shows anti-Alzheimer disease activity Pohang University of Science and Technology, November 16 2022. A report published in Alzheimer's Research & Therapy revealed that gossypetin, a flavonoid occurring in the calyx of the hibiscus flower, activates a process that reduces brain accumulation of amyloid beta, a protein that clumps to form toxic brain plaques in people with Alzheimer disease. Gossypetin has been reported to have antioxidant, antiatherosclerotic and anticancer effects. Earlier research had suggested a benefit for gossypetin, which is structurally similar to quercetin, against the aggregation of amyloid beta and tau proteins that occurs in Alzheimer disease. However, gossypetin's action in animal models of the disease had not been evaluated. Researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology administered gossypetin or a control substance to mice that were bred to develop a condition similar to that of Alzheimer disease in humans. After 13 weeks of daily treatment, mice that received the flavonoid had less amyloid beta in the brain's hippocampus (an area involved in memory and learning) and cortex in comparison with the control mice. Gossypetin-treated animals also demonstrated better spatial learning and memory than untreated mice. Rather than affecting the production of amyloid beta, the research team found that gossypetin helped clear it by enhancing the scavenging ability of the brain's immune cells, which are known as microglia. Microglia normally consume amyloid beta but can become exhausted by continual exposure, which leads to a chronic damaging inflammatory reaction. (NEXT) Over a billion young people are potentially at risk of hearing loss from headphones, earbuds, loud music venues Mayo Clinic, November 15, 2022 More than 1 billion teens and young people are potentially at risk of hearing loss because of their use of headphones and earbuds and attendance at loud music venues, concludes a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 430 million people worldwide currently have disabling hearing loss. Young people are particularly vulnerable because of their use of personal listening devices (PLDs), such as smartphones, headphones and earbuds, and attendance at loud music venues, amid poor regulatory enforcement. Previously published research suggests that PLD users often choose volumes as high as 105 dB while average sound levels at entertainment venues range from 104 to 112 dB, exceeding permissible levels (80 dB for adults; 75 dB for children) even if for very short periods of time. A group of 33 studies, corresponding to data from 35 records and 19,046 participants, was included; 17 records focused on PLD use and 18 focused on loud entertainment venues. The pooled data analysis indicates that the prevalence of unsafe listening practices from PLD use and attendance at loud entertainment venues is common worldwide—24% and 48%, respectively, among teens and young people. Based on these figures, the researchers estimate that the global number of teens and young adults who could potentially be at risk of hearing loss as a result ranges from 0.67 to 1.35 billion.

Toppie welcomes Paul the Shy Yeti and his Shy Life friends Betina and Ikk to his Smellcast Halloween Spooktacular!  After a haunted house experience leaves a less than desired effect, Toppie wonders if he and Sassy McSass-Sass are too old for Halloween scares... until they learn they're NOT! Write to Toppie at Smellcast@aol.com. Leave a comment on Toppie's blog!  Follow him on Twitter. Friend Toppie on Facebook by emailing him YOUR FB name and link, then Toppie will find YOU and friend you! Rss feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSmellcast