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Northern News

Comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill – two Northerners living in London – are on a mission to find the juiciest stories from their hometowns and beyond.


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  • Headlines: Live from Social, Hull (Patreon Teaser)

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    To listen to the full bonus episode and for WEEKLY bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected] follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch.

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  • Headlines: Live from The Leadmill, Sheffield (Patreon Teaser)

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    In this week's Patreon episode, Ian and Amy go through some quick headlines LIVE from The Leadmill, Sheffield.To listen to the full bonus episode and for WEEKLY bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected] follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch.
  • John Kearns Bonus (Patreon Teaser)

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    Amy and Ian had such a laugh with John Kearns, that for this week's bonus episode we've put together some of the best unheard bits - exclusively for Patreon.To listen to the full bonus episode and for WEEKLY bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected] follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch.
  • 73. Distant Trucker Relaxation Tape (with guest correspondent John Kearns)

    53:27||Ep. 73
    For the series finale, Ian and Amy are joined in the studio by guest correspondent, John Kearns! Top stories this week include a grandad who's in for a surprise at Karen's Diner, and something's kicking off on Ian's parents' street in Goole. John's stand-up special 'The Varnishing Days' will be available to stream on Now TV from 31 August 2024.For weekly episodes during the series break, join our Patreon for bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected] Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow John on Twitter @johnsfurcoatRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch.
  • How Many Crisps in a Packet? (Patreon Video Teaser)

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    In Episode 72, Ian discovers he has a little known talent: potato necromancy. In this Patreon video episode, we put Ian's skills to the test and see if he really can guess the number of crisps in a packet.To watch the full episode, head to our Patreon patreon.com/northernnews and sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt tier for WEEKLY bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected] follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded by Ben Williams and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch.
  • 72. One Bean, Eight Sausages (with guest correspondent Sarah Keyworth)

    47:25||Ep. 72
    Amy and Ian find bizarre stories from up north. Headlines this week include a fake skull on a stick discovered in the woods, and a woman outraged by the number of crisps in a packet. Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Sarah Keyworth. Sarah will be on tour around the UK with their incredible new show 'My Eyes Are Up Here' from September. For tickets and dates head to www.sarahkeyworth.co.uk.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected] Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Sarah on Instagram @sarah_keyworthRecorded by Ben Williams and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch.
  • 71. Happy Yorkshire Day! (with guest correspondent Katy Wix)

    46:23||Ep. 71
    Amy and Ian celebrate Yorkshire Day by finding the silliest local news stories from God's Own County. Headlines this week include a woman from Rotherham who's terrified of a smooth criminal, and a couple who will NOT be visiting the quaint Yorkshire town of Helmsley again.Featuring guest correspondent, Katy Wix.Katy's book Delicacy: A Memoir About Cake and Death is available to buy now. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected] Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Katy on Twitter @WixKaty and Instagram @really_katywixRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch.