Podcasts of creative splendour from the East End of London.

Thursday, May 25, 2006

The Sunday Defensive - Part 1



The twisted talents of Jacob Edwards and Phil Gilbert are available to download at last. We've got highlights of their comedy show in pocket-sized chunks for your ears to nibble on at their leisure.
Sadly, we weren't able to include some sketches, just because there's nothing more annoying than hearing a lot of people laughing themselves silly for ten minutes without being able to see why. But don't despair, you can still catch them live and uncut at the Canal Cafe with new material and special guests. Jacob's dancing alone is worth the journey. Follow The Sunday Defensive link for details.
So here's part 1, which proves you should never look to these two for dating advice, or eulogy services for that matter but more of that later. As ever, scroll down to the sidebar on the right and click on the link to listen. Parts 2, 3 & 4 will follow shortly; subscribe to the podcast to automatically download the new episodes as they become available.

Monday, May 15, 2006

Munch With Mackers - Borough Market

If it's freeze-dried, vacuum-packed, or air-lifted from Guatamala then for god's sake keep it away from Henry Mackley. To kick us off our very own Mile End Masterchef is on a mission to get us out of Tescos and into London's independent shops in a celebration of fresh produce and simple recipes . In this first instalment we're off to Borough Market, where Mackers gets seriously excited about a sheep and friendly with a Cumbrian farmer. Meanwhile Katie learns more about asparagus than is strictly necessary and special guest, Josh Topp of The Nightfighters joins us for lunch.
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Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Welcome!


Here's a brief taster of what's coming up, just as soon as I've worked out how to operate the damn microphone...

The Sunday Defensive will be beaming the madness directly into your brain with a podcast version of their comedy show. You can still catch them at the Canal Cafe - more info on the link to the right, just don't ask me what's with the ducks.

Henry Mackley, foodie extraordinaire (and that talented bloke off Masterchef), will be telling us why it's so important to eat happy pigs, amongst other things. Lively discussion of all things edible, tours of London's best markets, restaurant reviews and some seriously yummy recipes you won't want to miss. For a taster, see here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/poshmushroomsontoast_74043.shtml

The Nightfighters continue to storm the London live music circuit. See the link on the right for details of upcoming gigs and to hear some tunes. We'll be podding them in rehearsal, at live events and generally getting in their way to bring you some exclusive tracks.

Plus the lovely, charming and, dare I say it, downright gorgeous Emily Carter will be reading you some classic tales. For all those books you've been meaning to read, let Miss Carter's soothing tones do the hard work for you whilst you commute, go down the gym or laze away a Sunday afternoon in the park. Ahhh, lovely...

And that's just for starters. They'll be more music, comedy and general mayhem coming soon.

If you'd like to get involved, just drop me a line. You don't have to live in Mile End, or even the East End (you crazy Islington fools) but if you think you've got a creative talent that's just waiting to be captured on audio then put your mouth where the (distinct absence of) money is!