Podcasts about Theakston

In the UK and elsewhere in Europe, there is no shortage of fantastic beer festivals and events to keep the industry busy. And last month one fantastic addition to the brewing calendar returned for its third successful year. At Kirkstall Brewery in Leeds, brewers from across the land descended upon Yorkshire for ‘The Great Exhibition of Prize Ales'. A unique celebration of the history of brewing, Kirkstall challenged breweries across the UK to dig deep into their local history, and exhibit beers with a link to the past.Under the stewardship of brand manager Chris Hall and the team at Kirkstall, breweries such as Amity Brew Co, Anspach & Hobday, Buxton, Colbier, Lost Cause, Northern Monk and Theakston joined in to showcase a raft of excellent beer.  As part of Kirkstall Brewery, Chris has not only worked on such fantastic initiatives, he's helped develop and convey the story behind the brewery and its beers on a broader basis, too. But before joining the revered Yorkshire brewery Chris was also part of other respected breweries. And in his career to-date, he's become a sought after and popular part of the UK's beer and brewing fabric.In this episode, we speak to Chris about his admiration and love of locally-made, sessionable beer and how the UK beer scene has changed and evolved during his time working in it. He outlines that when it comes to showcasing your brewery's brand, it should communicate your attributes and values and we also discuss why you should always consider the brand story that you want people to know.

It's fair to say I've developed something of an obsession with Theakston's Old Peculier. Ever since deputy ed. Katie Mather and I sat down and had a couple of pints in Manchester's The Salisbury a year or so ago, it's become a cornerstone of my drinking habits. Katie went on to write a very fine profile of this majestic beer, and following that the brewery reached out and invited me to the brewery for a tour. Politely, I asked if, while there, I'd be able to record an interview with its former managing director, now chair, Simon Theakston. His wing of the family acquired the brewery from previous owners Heineken in 2003, bringing it back under family control for the first time since 1987. Simon and his brothers share the same grandfather as would-be heir, Paul Theakston, who in 1993, seemingly in defiance at his family brewery's loss of independence, founded Black Sheep Brewery (which has now entered its own tumultuous phase.)To my delight, they agreed, but getting to the brewery itself was an issue. I don't drive, and the market town of Masham, North Yorkshire, where the brewery is located, is a fair way from the nearest train station. Thankfully the brewery found a solution. Current MD Richard Bradbury offered to pick me up from Sheffield station, as he commuted to work from his home in Derbyshire. This gave me a great opportunity to chat to Richard about his own background—how his career started at Bank's in his home of Wolverhampton, and how he worked on various Heineken brands before landing the role at Theakstons—during the drive over. Richard also kindly agreed to sit in on the podcast, and he shares some useful perspective within.What was most interesting about meeting and chatting to Simon himself, was explaining to him my aims and intent, and what Pellicle is all about. He seemed genuinely thrilled that our young magazine is so dedicated towards the coverage of cask beer, and afterwards kindly allowed me to ask questions at will—including, yes, about beer duty and the Small Brewers Duty Reform Coalition (SBDRC). Simon also gave me an in depth tour of the brewery, including a look at its vintage (and that's an understatement) grain mill, and the famous Steel's masher that helps contribute towards the unique character of Theakston's ales. My favourite part of the tour—other than when Simon poured me a pint of Old Peculier from the wood—was the fermentation room. Here in this corridor lined with open Yorkshire squares, the unmistakable aroma of Old Peculier was at its most potent. I also got to have a peek inside the cooperage, where in house journeyman cooper Euan Findlay builds the very casks that dispense this hallowed beer. During the interview we get into all the good stuff, including the history of the brewery, and its current objectives as an old brewery in a very different market. We also dig into a bit of beer politics. It's a very satisfying conversation, and one I hope you enjoy as much as I have done cutting it together. If you do enjoy this episode, do consider leaving the podcast a rating or review in the app you use to stream it, and sharing it with any friends who you think might find it interesting. We're able to produce The Pellicle Podcast directly thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and our sponsors Loughran Brewers Select. If you're enjoying this podcast, or the weekly articles we publish, please consider taking out a monthly subscription for less than the price of a pint a month.

Happy Radio Lads! Don't mind if I do.This week, Matthew crosses his buttocks, Theakston gets some love, and you get scared.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on sunday@radiox.co.uk@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby

We all have dreams we've postponed  and creative passions set aside while we handle life's practicalities. Award winning author Elissa Soave knows this struggle intimately. Having started law school at just 16, she spent decades in a profession that never quite felt right before finally pursuing her writing dreams in her mid-40s."Anybody can say 'not yet, not yet' but at some point you have to say no, I'm actually now going to prioritise what I like to do with my time," Elisa shares in our candid conversation about her journey from law to literature. This powerful sentiment forms the emotional core of our discussion about her new novel "Graffiti Girls" which follows four middle-aged women who decide to break the law by spray-painting feminist messages across their small Scottish town.Elissa also reflects on representation, deliberately centering working-class characters from small towns because "they are not represented enough in literature."  For anyone who's ever thought "someday I'll follow my passion," this episode serves as both inspiration and gentle challenge. Your time is finite. What brings you joy?Graffiti GirlsFollow Elissa Soave

Chris Brookmyre – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Jane Casey – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Jack Jordan – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Imran Mahmood – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

M W Craven – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Nadine Matheson – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Marie Tierney – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Claire Douglas – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Elly Griffiths – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Stuart Neville – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Louise Candlish – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Alan Parks – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Ellery Lloyd – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Chris Whitaker – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Ruth Mancini – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Stuart Turton – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Abir Mukherjee – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Barbara Havelocke – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Recorded live at Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2024. Elly Griffiths is one of the foremost voices in contemporary crime writing and the creator of the much-loved Norfolk-set series featuring forensic psychologist Ruth Galloway as well as the Brighton Mysteries. Her newest novel, The Last Word, is set in rural Sussex against the backdrop of the mysterious death, and possible murder, of a local writer.  Elly discusses her latest bestseller with broadcaster and author Stig Abell. Podcast music by Joseph McDade

Dorothy Koomson's gift for unravelling the intricacies of human nature leaves readers utterly spellbound. Amongst her diverse output are a number of expertly crafted crime novels which have enriched the genre. From her bestselling debut The Cupid Effect, through the haunting hit The Ice Cream Girls, to her latest twisty thriller, Every Smile You Fake, her books are always both moving and gripping. A former journalist, Dorothy is the author of 16 novels that have been translated into over 30 languages. The Ice Cream Girls was adapted into an ITV mini-series. Born in London, she lived in Australia for a time before returning to England and settling in Brighton where many of her books are now set. Dorothy discusses her innumerable thrilling novels with Magic FM's head book worm Natasha Knight Podcast music by Joseph McDade

Richard discusses books old, new and future in this interview with 2024 Programming Chair Ruth Ware. Richard has gone from national institution and much loved TV personality to publishing phenomenon. His wonderful Thursday Murder Club series has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and made him the biggest new fiction author of the decade. In a time of celebrity novelists, Richard is the real deal – crafting smart, thrilling, laugh-out-loud books that readers rightly love.

Tune into Erin Kelly and Jane Casey recorded live at Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2024. Erin Kelly and Jane Casey have both produced a string of hugely impressive novels, creating books and characters that speak to a generation. As well as possessing brilliantly twisted minds, they are fabulously entertaining speakers and this conversation between two smart, insightful crime writers is not to be missed. A natural storyteller, Erin is the author of such outstanding novels as He Said, She Said and The Skeleton Key. Exploring the dark consequences of obsession and guilt with consummate skill, she has readers clamouring for more. Dublin-born Jane Casey is the creator of the standard-setting Maeve Kerrigan series as well as several acclaimed standalones. Her rare gift for sharp dialogue, complex characterisation and meticulous plots have made the Kerrigan novels an unmissable treat. Podcast music by Joseph McDade.

Meet Denise Mina, a very close friend of mine and an absolute genius Scottish crime writer and playwright. She has won numerous awards for her writing, including but not limited to the John Creasey Dagger for Best First Crime Novel, The Martin Beck Award, and Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award. We reminisce on fond memories and discuss why you should never sit in the sleepy chair. I laughed my ass almost completely off and also learned stuff. Win win. EnJOY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the UK's top crime fiction critics have selected four terrific debuts and the authors will discuss them with 2024 Festival Programming Chair, Ruth Ware. Colin Walsh's Kala is a heartbreaking thriller set on the west coast of Ireland, a tale of secrets building to a stunning climax. The Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet is a piercing portrayal of toxic friendships and the potential for brutality that might lie within us all. The atmospheric Where They Lie, a haunting tale of secrets and startling truths, is the absorbing debut from Claire Coughlan. Martta Kaukonen's Follow The Butterfly is a powerful, poignant and gripping exploration of whether a killer can be cured, or stopped.

Frankie is heading up north to bring you all of the best bits from the Harrogate Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2024.A HUGE thank you to the following folks for helping to make this wild ride of an episode happen:Ruth Ware, Katie, Lisa and everyone at Ed PR, the whole team at Harrogate, Suk Pannu, T.M. Logan, J.M. Hall, Ian Moore, L.V. Matthews, Adam Simcox, Vaseem Khan, Imran Mahmood, Abir Mukherjee, Chris Frost, Ava Glass, Jack Jewers, Alice Bell and KFC.Find out more about the Festival here: https://harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/crime-writing-festival/Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @readburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk to crime fiction newcomer Ram Murali about his debut Death in the Air, and discuss this year's Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival.

Trevor Wood chats to Sarah Moorhead about his new police thriller The Silent Killer, early on set Alzheimer's, family, humour, homelessness and Glastonbury (see pic). THE SILENT KILLER: THE CLOCK IS TICKING. THERE'S NO ESCAPE.DCI Jack Parker has faced down hardened villains and raving, drug-addled lunatics. He's disarmed a machete-wielding psychopath and broken devastating news of a loved one's death more times than he can remember.With a serial killer stalking the Newcastle streets and one of his closest colleagues lying in the mortuary following a hit and run he thinks things are about as tough as they've ever been. But he should know that trouble always comes in threes.Jack is about to face the biggest challenge of his life, one that will end his career and destroy his family: Early Onset Dementia.As he does everything he can to hide his deteriorating condition from his family and colleagues, Jack believes that the serial killer is haunted by his childhood while his own memories are built on increasingly shifting sands.The race against time to save lives, including his own, has begun.TREVOR WOOD has lived in Newcastle for 30 years and considers himself an adopted Geordie, though he still can't speak the language. He's a successful playwright who has also worked as a journalist and spin-doctor for the City Council. Prior to that he served in the Royal Navy for 16 years joining, presciently, as a Writer. Trevor holds an MA in Creative Writing (Crime Fiction) from UEA. His first novel, The Man on the Street, won the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger, the Crimefest Specsavers Best Crime Debut Award and was shortlisted for the Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year. He is represented by Oli Munson at AM Heath. Trevor is a founder member of the Northern Crime Syndicate and a volunteer cook at the People's Kitchen in Newcastle, which feeds more than 200 members of the homeless community every day. Recommendations Jimmy Johnstone Daniel Gibbs Dispatches from the Land of Alzheimer's  Wendy Mitchell One Last ThingSarah Moorhead is Liverpool through and through, she is the author of 2 novels WITNESS X and most recently THE TREATMENT. Sarah is a black belt in kickboxing, is a teacher, youth group leader and regularly interviews authors at waterstones in Liverpool.Editor: Paul Burke writes for Monocle Magazine, Crime Time, Crime Fiction Lover and the European Literature Network, Punk Noir Magazine (fiction contribution). He is also a CWA Historical Dagger Judge 2024. His first book An Encyclopedia of  Spy Fiction will be out in 2025.Music courtesy of  Guy Hale KILLING ME SOFTLY - MIKE ZITO featuring Kid Anderson. GUY HALEProduced by Junkyard DogCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023CrimeFest 2023CWA Daggers 2023& Newcastle Noir 20232024 Slaughterfest, National Crime Reading Month, CWA Daggers

A GENTLE NOTE OF GUIDANCE: Early on in this episode (around 7 mins in), Katy shares a difficult story from her childhood that some listeners may find challenging to listen to.Katy Theakston and I first spoke on this topic sharing a stage at Wellbeing by the Lakes in 2023.We'd never met before, but we trusted we were safe in each other's hands. And, of course, so we were. At the end of the talk, our audience spontaneously asked for a group hug. For me it shows the power and deep personal connection we ALL have to this topic.I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed speaking with Katy. A beautiful woman with a wonderful mission - find out more about her and the work she does to create powerful women's circles and retreats: https://owlapothecary.com/Henny x'Mostly what I have learned so far about aging, despite the creakiness of one's bones and cragginess of one's once-silken skin, is this: Do it. By all means, do it.'MAYA ANGELOU Sign-up for everyday ♡ compassion - (almost) daily messages of love https://hennyflynn.ck.page/everyday-compassion Explore Henny's coaching, books, retreats, courses & events https://www.hennyflynn.co.uk/

This week it's all about REJECTION. Rejection from agents. Rejection from publishers. And rejection from readers. And how writers just have to move on and get over it. There's a short history of some famous writer rejections and Will and Steve share some of their best one-star reviews, before talking about this year's longlist for the Theakston's Old Peculiar Crime Novel of the Year. Oh, and Diane from Dudley gets a little saucy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Jewell – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

M. W. Craven – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Elly Griffiths - Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Jack Jordan - Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Mick Herron - Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Simon Mason - Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Laura Shepherd-Robinson–Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Clare Mackintosh – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Val McDermid – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Tim Weaver – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Ann Cleeves - Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

William Hussey – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Jane Casey – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Mark Billingham – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Chris Brookmyre - Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Old Peculier is possibly one of Britain's most well-known and loved ales. The name pays tribute to the unique ecclesiastical status of Masham as a ‘Court of the Peculier' and is also a reference to the strong characteristic of the beer! For many years it was affectionately referred to as Yorkshire's ‘Lunatic's Broth'.

In this episode, I chat with British author Laura Shepherd-Robinson about her latest novel The Square of Sevens, switching from politics to writing, historical research, and her publishing story.Laura Shepherd-Robinson has a BSc in Politics from the University of Bristol and an MSc in Political Theory from the London School of Economics. She worked in politics for nearly twenty years before re-entering normal life to complete an MA in Creative Writing at City University. She lives in London with her husband, Adrian.Blood & Sugar, her first novel, won the Historical Writers' Association Debut Crown and the Specsaver's Debut Crime Novel award, was a Waterstones Thriller of the Month, and a Guardian and Telegraph novel of the year. It was also shortlisted for the Crime Writers' Association John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger and the Sapere Historical Dagger; the Amazon Publishing/Capital Crime Best Debut Novel; and the Goldsboro Glass Bell; and longlisted for the Theakston's Crime Novel of the Year.Her second novel, Daughters of Night, was been shortlisted for the Theakston's Crime Novel of the Year, the Goldsboro Glass Bell, the Capital Crime Fingerprint Historical Novel Award and the Historical Writers' Association Gold Crown, longlisted for the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger and was a Book of the Year in The Times, The Times, and the Guardian.Her third novel, The Square of Sevens, is a Sunday Times bestseller and available from all good bookshops now.Laura Shepherd-RobinsonThe Square of Sevens, Laura Shepherd-RobinsonBlood and Sugar, Laura Shepherd-Robinson (UK Only)Daughters of Night, Laura Shepherd-Robinson (UK Only) We Begin at the End, Chris Whittaker The Winter Spirits – anthology (UK Only) The Lioness of Boston, Emily Franklin Saving Democracy: A User's Manual For Every American, David Pepper Please Unsubscribe, Thanks! Julio Vincent Gambuto All You Have To Do Is Call, Kerri MaherSupport the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links