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Spoken Label

Andy N

Spoken Label is a podcast series designed to interview and record sessions from authors, poets, artists, musicians etc in North West England and beyond.

Formed in 2015 and ran / edited by Andy N, author of ‘Return to Kemptown’ and ‘The End of Summer’,it is always often to submissions from interested artists.

Email: aen1mpo@yahoo.co.uk

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  • English

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  • July 28 · 4 min

    Bonus Episode - Lisa Morrison (Spoken Label, July 2026)

    Latest up from Spoken Label (Poetry Podcast) with a new bonus episode recorded during the recent Lee McShane making her debut (with hopefully a full length episode to follow in the Autumn) is the amazing Lisa Morrison.Lisa Morrison is a passionate photographer and writer whose work captures emotion, nature, and the beauty found in everyday moments. Living with autism, ADHD, and epilepsy has shaped her unique perspective, allowing her to notice details others often miss. Her photography focuses on connection, atmosphere, and storytelling, from quiet landscapes to lively street scenes. Lisa also enjoys writing poetry inspired by nature, resilience, and personal experiences. Through both words and images, she aims to create work that feels honest, expressive, and deeply human. Her creative voice reflects empathy, curiosity, and a strong appreciation for the world and people around her.

  • July 21 · 13 min

    Bonus Episode - DK (Spoken Label, July 2026)

    Latest up from Spoken Label with another bonus episode, the amazing DK with a addtional, special bonus set recorded recently at the book launch of Lee McShane. DK is a Midlands–based poet, music producer, and accessibility advocate whose work blends creativity with lived experience. A wheelchair user with cerebral palsy, DK creates powerful poetry exploring identity, disability, and social justice. They are a multiple slam winner, recipient of the Best Open Mic award at the Fluent in Both Awards, and a finalist in the Some-Antics Slam. Their 2025 collection Writing My Own Story Means reflects themes of resilience and empowerment. As co-founder of AccessAbility Arts, DK delivers inclusive workshops and talks, using art to challenge perceptions, amplify marginalised voices, and inspire meaningful social change.

  • July 19 · 36 min

    Not the TV Guide - Season 2 - Episode 2

    Following on from last week's return to Not the TV Guide (TV Review Podcast) episode 2, again featuring Andy N, Grant and Beth carries on examies the rumoured growing list of studios, showrunners and industry figures rumoured to be circling the property of Doctor Who and asks the bigger question: who is actually positioned to take charge of the Whoniverse next. The trio also explore the creative, financial and political pressures shaping the tender process, and turn a sharper lens on the real reasons behind the show’s cancellation, separating industry fact from fan‑forum fiction. It’s a lively, incisive follow‑on episode: part speculation, part analysis, part affectionate frustration — and a clear-eyed look at how one of TV’s most enduring franchises found itself at a crossroads.

  • July 19 · 37 min

    Not the TV Guide Season 2 (Episode 1)

    The long‑awaited return of Not the TV Podcast (TV Review / Film Review Podcast) is finally here. After a break, Andy N, Grant and Beth kick off Season 2 with the first half of a two‑part deep dive into the current state of Doctor Who. This opening episode explores the show’s unexpected move to being put out to tender, digs into the real reasons behind its cancellation, and unpacks the swirl of rumours surrounding the studios, creatives and industry figures reportedly interested in taking the reins. A sharp, thoughtful conversation to mark the start of a new season — and a big moment in the Whoniverse.

  • July 18 · 1 hr 9 min

    Heidi Hindi Chadwick (Spoken Label, July 2026)

    Latest up from Spoken Label (Author / Artist Podcast) features the return of our friend the wonderful Heidi Hindi Chadwick. Heidi Hinda Chadwick helps people reconnect with what makes them feel most alive. She’s a writer, speaker, performer, facilitator, consultant and cultural thinker with a twenty-year background in creativity, human development, nervous system intelligence work, and embodied leadership.Heidi Hinda writes short stories, novellas, and essays exploring the macabre, and the intricacies of human experience, often drawing on folklore, psychology, body horror, femgore, twisting fairytales and exploring midwifing your midlife and contemporary anxieties.Heidi Hinda’s debut novella, The Story of the Deer Woman, was published February 2026 via Lemon Jelly Press. She’s been published in Agave, SheHub, Conscious Dancer, GoDates, The Solitude Diaries, and Elephant Journal, and one of her stories has previously appeared on the horror podcast CreepyPod.She writes regularly on Substack and is a Tarot reader. Links:Substack ~ https://heidihinda.substack.com/Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/heidihinda/Website ~ https://www.heidihindachadwick.com/ To Purchase The Book ~ https://www.lemonjellypress.com/shop/p/the-story-of-the-deer-woman

  • July 11 · 21 min

    Bonus Episode: Charlie McDermott talking about Midlands Fringe (Spoken Label, July 2026)

    Bonus Episode setting the scene for all being well a full length episode during our Autumn season is talking about the Midlands Fringe due to start soon is the lovely Charley McDermott.Charley is a Black Country poet published in BCU, Contemporary Literacy Horizon, SHINE, VERVE, Feast Zine and Speak Volumes Festival anthologies. She led the Zepaniah Forest Poetree Trial, has judged several poetry competitions, placed in Grande Slams, and performed headlines across the Midlands.Her freelancinb spans the arts, environment, and manufacturing, which is reflected in her poetry.She is part of AccessAbility Arts, hosts Sandwell Stanzas, and is currently working for Midlands Fringe.https://www.instagram.com/charley_mwc/https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyanthian/More about Midlands Fringe can be found at:https://www.midlandsfringe.co.uk/

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