Episodes

  • THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 735: LOVESONGS FOR THE BITTER AND TWISTED (20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL!)

    THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 735: LOVESONGS FOR THE BITTER AND TWISTED (20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL!)
    Sep 30 2024
    Here we are for episode 735; in which Paul looks back at his 6th collection, Lovesongs For The Bitter And Twisted, which he published 20 years ago! We also have a new Yeti / Udio song called CAT THIEF based on one of Paul's poems. Our next episode, #736 sees notoriously grumpy local resident Hubert Gentry interrupting one of Paul and Nick's recording sessions! 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 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. Please note: I originally began recording this episode on the 20th March 2024, but was not happy with this sound quality and so began it again a few months later. Episode 735 was recorded between the 12th and 13th July 2024.
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 734: BEWARE OF THE INVISIBLE MAN-EATING DEER ETC!

    THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 734: BEWARE OF THE INVISIBLE MAN-EATING DEER ETC!
    Sep 22 2024
    Here we are for episode 734! In a change to the scheduled programme Paul shares some stories of his Sutton Park days with Cromitty and Yeti Uncle John - and also with the listeners, of course! There are wedding bells and also some very strange goings on in the park with Basil, Bakov and some invisible killer deer! Thanks to all who helped film these episode so many years ago now! (Mainly George W and Lee F on this occasion!) Thanks also to Nick G for digitising all the existing tapes of Sutton Park - a mammoth undertaking indeed! This edition also features a brief return by The Chandlers and also Brother Graham and Niece Alena! Our next episode, #735 should be the one originally scheduled - but we're not sure yet - so watch this space! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have comments - you can even send a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Luca and Udio. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. The links for this episode were recorded on the 21st September 2024 and the Sutton Park episodes (#2192 to #2200), were filmed between the 7th June and 7th of July 1998.
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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 733: A CHATTERBOX FOR THE END OF SUMMER!

    THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 733: A CHATTERBOX FOR THE END OF SUMMER!
    Sep 9 2024
    Here we are for episode 733! In which a slightly depleted Chatterbox team team up to discuss - amongst other things, some of the silly names that Charles Dickens named his characters - not to mention ome celebrity birthdays for September, would you rather decisions and some flashbacks to previous shows. We also have a new song by Mr Yeti (featuring Udio) entitled CAT THIEF, based on one of Paul's poems from many years ago! On our next episode, #734, two of the regulars come up with a money making idea - and no, it has nothing to do with Yeti Uncle John, for a change! 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 17th August 2024.
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 732: CHATTING WITH THE THREE NEW RECRUITS!

    THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 732: CHATTING WITH THE THREE NEW RECRUITS!
    Aug 31 2024
    Here we are for episode 732! In which Paul speaks with the three new recruits from last year - Gianluca, Levi and Mateusz to see how they survived a year on the show! We also have a few different versions of a song called YOUR LITTLE SECRET which was made using Udio, with lyrics by Mr Yeti! Thank you to Gianluca, Mateusz and Levi for their help with this edition! Our next episode, #733 sees the Chatterbox gang reunited... well... at least some of them; it was a little tough getting everyone together on the same day! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have comments - you can even send a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Luca and Udio. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. This episode was recorded between the 12th and 18th of August 2024.
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    2 hrs
  • THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 731: SHY YETI AND THE KIDNAP IN SPACE!

    THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 731: SHY YETI AND THE KIDNAP IN SPACE!
    Aug 24 2024
    Here we are for episode 731! In which a distress message from space leads to further mystery when the identity of kidnap victim appears to be quite a different face... but why?? We also have a new tune made using Udio called THE BLACK-EYED GROWL (in fact two versions!) and a diary report with Muffleyontour from his recent trip to Bali and Singapore! In our next episode, #732 Paul chats to his three new recruits, Mateusz, Gianluca and Levi about their first year as part of The Shy Life Podcast team! 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, Udio, Muffleyontour and Luca. THE BLACK-EYED GROWL has lyrics by Paul C and music by Udio. Sound effects are by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. The beginning of episode 731 was recorded on the 9th May 2023, but sadly the main recording session had to be postponed - I returned to it with a different special guest than intended and completed it between the 26th and the 30th November 2023. Muffleyontour's messages were recorded between the 31st July and the 6th August 2024. There were some additional recording made during the editing of this episode, on the 18th of August 2024, which also included Cuthbert's lines during this edition. Please note: The sound quality of this episode may vary due to it being recorded way up in outer space!!
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 730: MATINEE MINUTIAE - SEASON 6 CELEBRATION!

    THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 730: MATINEE MINUTIAE - SEASON 6 CELEBRATION!
    Aug 14 2024
    Here we are for episode 730! In which Paul speaks to DJ and Toppie about the latest season of Matinee Minutiae as Toppie bows out! Our next show - #731 sees Mr Yeti receiving a distress message from space which leads to further mystery when the identity of a kidnap victim appears to be quite a different face... but why?? 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 clips from Matinee Minutiae are Copyright DJ Starsage and Toppie Smellie, 2023-2024. All other content of this episode is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2024. Episode 730 was recorded on Saturday the 3rd August 2024. PS A belated happy birthday to Toppie Smellie from all of The Shy Life Podcast gang! :)
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    2 hrs and 36 mins
  • THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 729: BETTINA'S AFTERNOON OF TERROR!

    THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 729: BETTINA'S AFTERNOON OF TERROR!
    Aug 5 2024
    Here we are for episode 729! This time we face a terrifying situation as Bettina finds herself targeted by a crazed fan and finds allies in the strangest of places... but is she wrong to trust her new comrade?! On our next episode, #730, we join Paul as he speaks to DJ Starsage and Toppie Smellie as they discuss the 6th season of their podcast Matinee Minutiae as it reaches it's summer season break! 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 22nd February 2024, with some small retakes recorded between the 2nd and the 3rd of August 2024.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 728: SHY YETI'S SCHOOL DAY DREAMS!

    THE SHY LIFE PODCAST - 728: SHY YETI'S SCHOOL DAY DREAMS!
    Jul 31 2024

    Here we are for episode 728; in which Shy Yeti finds himself having dreams of his school days... it's really quite bizarre! We also get lost with Paul and Warren as they attempt to head for Richmond Park! It's not as easy as you'd think! We also have a new Udio song, with lyrics by Shy Yeti - it's called THE RAISIN INVASION and there are alternate versions available for your ears to appreciate! (Hopefully!) Thanks to our special guests this episode - The Very Honourable Mister Toppie Smellie and Master Mateusz De Grizzly! Our next episode, #729 sees Bettina's troubles increasing as she is confronted by a sinister stalker who wants to drive her to distraction! 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 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 728 was recorded between the 30th December 2023 and the 17th January 2024, with our day trip with Warren recorded on the 21st July 2024.
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    1 hr and 53 mins