Marv’s Midlife Meanderings

  Friday November 25th 2022 -  Louise was feeling really poorly on Friday.  I edited the next episode of Pods Like Us (meets Christmas Alphabet), and also wrote  and recorded a new festive theme for the show. Eventually I’ll have to knuckle down and record a new over all theme for Pods Like Us for when season seven starts in the new year.  There were two show recordings postponed because of guest’s illnesses. These things happen, and luckily I had a group chat booked for Saturday night, because I’m down to the wire on episodes! I listened back to episode 0 of the new Toppermost Of The Poppermost podcast, which had been expertly edited by Ed, who I have often nicknamed The Ed-itor in the past. I’ve got a rough edit to do on episode one, before handing it over to Ed to polish up to his superb standards. It’s a bit intimidating working with Ed and Kit if truth be told. Their natural talkative way, knowledge about pop music history, and research ability is incredible. I wish I had the time

I think that I had better split this into two posts, because having five days off is a lot for one post? Tuesday November 22nd, 2022 - On Tuesday morning I got in from the Monday night shift some time before nine o’clock I think.  It was all about being prepared for going out that night, so I went to sleep relatively quickly, and I’ve forgotten what time I woke up. I think I got a not too shabby sleep though.  In the evening I drove us both to the Palace Theatre in Newark to see the Crown Ballet perform Swan Lake.  It was great, but not the best performance of the piece that we have seen.  That’s not putting it down, because this ballet troupe from Moldova did incredibly well. They were fantastic, but I think that when you have seen a specific ballet a great deal of times, there will be standouts. Out of interest, our favourite might be one of the performances by the Mariinsky Ballet dancers. Mind your Ballet Theatre U.K. did a great performance as well.  Wednesday November 23rd,    20

  Stew World Order - (0:45) episode 57: November 22 2022: Stew is joined by Sean from Ninja Turtle Nerds to look at the animated film Batman Mask Of The Phantasm. Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Dana Delaney. Whenever somebody mentions Nightwing, for some reason I think of Darkwing Duck!  Bill Reads Bad Reviews - (0:30) episode 62: November 25 2022: He’s had a review for the show this time from the legend of podcasting that is Stew of Stew World Order. After the description of the film he’s talking about (Transformers) and the good review about the show, Bill gives us six bad online reviews about the film of the week, before giving his own BRBR review. The film was made by Michael eBay. “Mr xBox Guy.” Released on July 3 2007, which is Bill’s birthday! Angled zoom shots. “Thank you aunt Mavis.”  Electronically Yours - (1:24) January 22 2021: Martyn chats with the great Glen Matlock, most known as the original bassist of The Sex pistols, as well as one of their main songwriters. He’s also bee

  The ‘casts - (Notes spoken to Siri, and edited later if I remember) The Gerry Anderson Podcast - (1:10) pod 232: November 21 2022: intro. Chat brought to us from the children’s tv broom cupboard. Fun fact - a scientific fact. Listeners feedback. News. “From intergalactic rescuers to bargain hunters.” Listener’s feedback. Interview - part one of Jamie’s chat with Ellen Rose. Listeners feedback. Randomiser - Chris reacts to the Four Feather Falls episode Land Grabbers. Chat. Outro. Post show banter - #FessFacts  The Daily Quiz Show - (0:05) November 21 2022: sports  Merriam Webster’s Word of The Day - (0:02) November 21: temerity Composer’s Datebook - (0:02) November 21 2022: Rehearsing Monteverdi and Reich  Daily Shower Thoughts - (0:06) November 20 2022  Grammar  Girl - (0:05) episode 82: November 9 2007: Daylight Saving Time  The Lost Christmas Podcast  - (0:28) August 6 2021: Jeff is back, and his time he’s looking at the history of snowmen. “ Apologies about the sound quality on

  The ‘casts - (Notes spoken to Siri, and edited later if I remember) The Rockonteurs - (1:01) season 4 episode 1: November 20 2022: Gary and Guy speak with the legend that is Dave Davies of the kinks. What can you say about this band? If you’re too young to know, then check them out. One of the great bands! Brian Epstein turned them down. when you listen to this episode, just remember that Dave has been incredibly poorly for a few years, and I believe has got over Cancer. There was a film script at one point in 1968 being written to go with the author album. wow, the true story behind the song Susanna is still alive. Bisexuality. The story of creating that sound! The fight with drummer Mick. Death of a clown. Waterloo Sunset. See my friend. Where have all the good times gone. Christmas past - (0:51) November 14 2022: this time for a very special episode Brian is joined by Todd from the podcast Christmas Clatter to quiz two listeners (Ashley and Laura) on questions about Christmas wher