Waffle - the bite sized podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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