Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith

Plosive

Hosted by comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith – two Northerners living in London –on a mission to find the juiciest stories from their hometowns and beyond. Join them each week as they scour the local rags of the North to find the stories you didn’t know you needed to know.

Do you have news from the North? Write in to northernnewspod@gmail.com

Want even more Northern News? Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/NorthernNews

Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast

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135 episodes
Updated May 21

Episodes135

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Jun 8, 2023 · 34 min
Not for Nosies, Chips and Bogies (with guest correspondent Kevin Kennedy)
Ian and Amy bring you the best headlines from ooop Narth. Top stories this week include a dine and dash at an all-you-can-eat Chinese restaurant, and an unexploded bomb in Goole. Featuring guest correspondent, Coronation Street legend Kevin Kennedy. See Kevin in the Rock of Ages musical in Newcastle 13-17 June and Swansea 20-24 June. Tickets available at rockofagesmusical.co.uk. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com. Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast And follow Kevin on Twitter and Instagram @mrkevkennedy Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 1, 2023 · 41 min
I’m Going to Pervgatory (with guest correspondent Isy Suttie)
Amy and Ian make sure you're up to date with the juiciest stories from up north. In the news this week is a ghoulish underwear thief in Hull, and a rather overpriced burger. Featuring guest correspondent Isy Suttie. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com. Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast And follow Isy Suttie on Twitter @Isysuttie Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 25, 2023 · 41 min
Pissthagoras Theorem (with guest correspondent Rich Hardisty)
Ian and Amy find the best stories from everywhere north of Nottingham(ish). Headlines this week include another naughty head teacher in Oldham, and a pensioner in Wigan that enjoys a walk through a horse paddock a bit too much. Featuring guest correspondent Rich Hardisty. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com. Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast And follow Rich Hardisty on Twitter @richardhardisty and Instagram @rich_hardisty Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2023 · 38 min
Copycat Flasher (with guest correspondent Nish Kumar)
Amy and Ian sift through the newspapers of the North, so you don't have to. This week top stories include a walrus that isn't keen on fireworks, and a mud-baked car in Bolton. Featuring guest correspondent Nish Kumar. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com. Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast And follow Nish Kumar on Twitter and Instagram @MrNishKumar Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 11, 2023 · 40 min
I'm Bloody Maftin' (with guest correspondent Jonny Pelham)
Ian and Amy bring you the best stories from the land of Yorkshire puddings and gravy. This week's headlines come to you from beyond the grave - one of the most haunted hills in Britain and some Cheshire children who can see dead people. Featuring guest correspondent Jonny Pelham. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com. Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast And follow Jonny Pelham on Twitter and Instagram @jonny_pelham Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 4, 2023 · 40 min
The Salt People (with guest correspondent Stevie Martin)
The North is as weird and wonderful as ever and Ian and Amy are on't job finding you the best stories. Headlines this week include a disappointed joke shop customer, and the story of a hopeless romantic armed with a jet ski and a great idea. Featuring guest correspondent Stevie Martin. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com. Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast And follow Stevie Martin on Twitter and Instagram @5tevieM Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27, 2023 · 41 min
Strawberry Ghost Town (with guest correspondent Nick Helm)
Hull-ite Amy and Goolie Ian are on a mission to keep up with the news up north. This week's stories include Goole's bid for city status, and a vegan child that's got a bit of a meaty-sheen. Featuring guest correspondent Nick Helm Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com. Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast And follow Nick on Twitter and Instagram @thenickhelm Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2023 · 33 min
Spanner Dog (with guest correspondent Fatiha El-Ghorri)
Amy and Ian bring you the funniest stories from up t'north. Making headlines this week are some outrageous requests at a hotel in Hull, and a very fishy salesman in Whitby. Featuring guest correspondent Fatiha El-Ghorri. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com. Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast And follow Fatiha El-Ghorri on Twitter @fatihaelghorri and Instagram @fatiha.elghorri Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2023 · 41 min
The Naughty Party (with guest correspondent Jessica Fostekew)
Ian and Amy trawl through the newspapers of the North to bring you all the juiciest stories. Top news this week is the return of the World Gravy Wrestling Championships, and a judge who is desperately trying to find the mute button on Zoom. Featuring guest correspondent Jessica Fostekew. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com. Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast And follow Jessica Fostekew on Twitter and Instagram @jessicafostekew Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2023 · 32 min
Chunked Out Yer Bean (with guest correspondent Chris Cantrill)
Amy and Ian have duly sifted through the news in the North to bring you even more weird and wonderful stories. This week they've got the scoop on discontinued cereals in Hull, policing based menopause vest controversies and pizza cones. Featuring guest correspondent Chris Cantrill. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com. Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast And follow Chis Cantrill on Twitter: @callmecantrill and Instagram: @chris_cantrill Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2023 · 40 min
The Heartwarming Assassin (with guest correspondent Maisie Adam)
Amy and Ian bring you the best, worst and weirdest stories from up Naaarth. Headlines this week include a Carlisle woman who's found glitch in the Matrix and a sporty grandma in Hull. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com. And follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 23, 2023 · 45 min
Get Over It (with guest correspondent Phil Wang)
Wondering what the bloody hell's been going on up North? Ian and Amy have got you covered. This week's stories include an unusual restaurant menu in Leyland, and a Hull drugs operation that may or may not be exactly like an episode of Miami Vice. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com. And follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 16, 2023 · 43 min
Trapped in a Bath Mat (with guest correspondent Tim Key)
Read all about it! Amy and Ian scour the papers for the best stories from up North. Headlines this week include the story of a questionable PhD thesis, and a beloved pet returns in the strangest place. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com. And follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 9, 2023 · 42 min
Smurf Blue (with guest correspondent Rosie Jones)
Welcome to episode one of Northern News! A brand new comedy podcast hosted by Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill. Top stories this week include a not-so-strange object found in some crisps and a very expensive sheep. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com. And follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2023 · 1 min
Northern News – Trailer
Coming this Thursday 9th March… 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. Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith

Not for Nosies, Chips and Bogies (with guest correspondent Kevin Kennedy)

I’m Going to Pervgatory (with guest correspondent Isy Suttie)

Pissthagoras Theorem (with guest correspondent Rich Hardisty)

Copycat Flasher (with guest correspondent Nish Kumar)

I'm Bloody Maftin' (with guest correspondent Jonny Pelham)

The Salt People (with guest correspondent Stevie Martin)

Strawberry Ghost Town (with guest correspondent Nick Helm)

Spanner Dog (with guest correspondent Fatiha El-Ghorri)

The Naughty Party (with guest correspondent Jessica Fostekew)

Chunked Out Yer Bean (with guest correspondent Chris Cantrill)

The Heartwarming Assassin (with guest correspondent Maisie Adam)

Get Over It (with guest correspondent Phil Wang)

Trapped in a Bath Mat (with guest correspondent Tim Key)

Smurf Blue (with guest correspondent Rosie Jones)

Northern News – Trailer