The Bakery Bears Radio Show

'Favourite Winter Food' Episode 134

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 134

In this special episode of the show, join Dan and Kay as they take you for a walk in Swaledale. Along the way they discover the 'Coast to Coast Path', take a tour of Richmond and pop into a gorgeous cheese shop in search of something lovely.

This is a cross over episode with our 'Winter Walks' series which will be available to watch within our next 'Video Show'. This is though a different audio edit, so whilst you see more in Friday's visual show, there's lots more chat here that doesn't appear in that episode.

Join Kay & Dan this time as they:

• Takes you for a walk through Swaledale in search of cheese

• Find the coast to coast path as they head to Richmond

• Take a walk down the old main street and discover a wonderful festive shop

• Walk around Castle Walk and take a look at the Culloden Tower

• Head to the 'Cheese Press' and buy some smoked 'Swaledale' and 'Alp Blossom'

• Walk back to their cabin to try the cheese

• Mention 'The Search for Robin Hood' https://www.patreon.com/posts/aysgarth-falls-100236347

We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show!

You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here:

• On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com

• On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

'A Walk through OUR history' Episode 133

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 133

In this special episode, join Dan and Kay as they take a walk through the history of their relationship. They take you to the place they properly met and walk to many locations which played an integral part in their relationship. 

Join Kay & Dan this time as they:

• • Takes you for a walk through York and share with you how they met 
  • Take you to some key locations in their first meetings 
  • Walk along the River Ouse and visit Museum Gardens 
  • Visit the Minster and share some memories of the fire of 1984 

We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show!

You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here:

• On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com

• On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

 

 

'The Magic of Cinema' Episode 132

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 132

Forty years ago Dan went to the cinema with his Mum and had an experience that has stayed with him for a lifetime. In this episode of the Radio Show we talk about that visit, we discuss the magic of the cinema and we look forward to a date next week when Kay and Dan will go see that movie again.

Join Kay & Dan this time as they:

• Welcome you to a wonderful walk on an autumnal morning & talk about their upcoming date to the cinema

• Share the story of Dan’s first watching of ‘Back to the Future’ & discuss the impact the movie had on both of their lives

• Talk about the impact of positive messages in movies

• Discuss the disappearance of the cinema where Dan saw it and its links to the Jorvik Viking Centre

• Talk about Kays confusion with time travel movies & discuss Grease & Dirty Dancing and the novelty of Video Shops

• Talk about film scores and how much they add to watching a film

• Discuss the magic of the cinema from trailers to the lady with the ice creams & Kay shares her love of westerns

We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show!

You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here:

• On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com

• On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

'Nifty at Fifty' Episode 131

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 131

So the moment has come, which many people dread and some of course look forward to. Dan has turned 50! In this episode which was recorded this morning, Dan and Kay discuss being nifty at fifty. They share with you some of the celebrations from last week and they discuss a recent breakthrough they made in Kay's battles with anxiety.

Join Kay & Dan this time as they:

• Welcome you to another road trip show as we travel home from Dans 50th birthday celebrations

• Discuss the 1950’s and if that was the best decade to live in

• Share some of the thoughts of their parents on the 1950’s including the marriage of Kays parents in 1956

• Talk about the feelings they both experienced turning fifty

• Share a little of Dan’s mums back story and how her life really stayed at 50

• Share some stories from birthdays passed and talk about the benefits of being a youngest child

• Talk about exercise and how they wish they had realised earlier in life how important it was

• Discuss the meal they had at York Minster Refectory and the memories it brought back https://www.yorkminsterrefectory.co.uk

• Mention the impact Tai Chi is having on their lives

• Discuss Kay’s anxiety and the recent breakthrough they have had in improving things

We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show!

You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here:

• On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com

• On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

'Autumn Everything' Episode 130

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 130

This is a show all about Autumn. It is without doubt our favourite season of the year. From the food we eat to the movies we watch, we get into it all. We also delve into the reasons why Autumn is so enchanting for us and it all stems from our childhood.....

Join Kay & Dan as they:

• Welcome you to a super seasonal walk

• Discuss the start of the school year and their love of not having to do a school run anymore & talk about the challenges of transitioning from Primary to Secondary School

• Announce that Autumn is their Hallmark season

• Mention October Kiss https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5076032/  Sweet Autumn  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13057170/ Pumpkin Everything https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21413684/ 3 Beds 2 Bath 1 Ghost https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28818121/ Love on a Limb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5968910/

• Talk about why they both love Autumn so much. They discuss the sounds of Autumn and the events of Autumn

• Share their memories of Autumnal food

• Talk about the rhythms of life forced on you by tradition

• Discuss seasonal reading and autumnal books. Kay mentioned https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_(novel)

We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show!

You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here:

• On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com

• On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

'Time, is it a great invention?' Episode 129

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 129

A short time ago Kay celebrated a big birthday, it presented a huge amount of mental challenges which disappeared once the date passed. Dan is now approaching the same big birthday and is feeling many of the things Kay did. So in this episode we discuss the invention of 'Time'. Where did it come from and why do we focus on key 'ages'. Along the way we look at the positives and negatives of understanding time and we agree on a great way forward!

Join Kay & Dan as they:

• Welcome you to their first walk in months with coats on and talk about the trees they see on their walk

• Discuss the Human League

• Uncover the history of time and its links to the Egyptians

• Talk about the mental challenges Kay encountered as she approached her fiftieth birthday

• Discuss the history of time and how its has been used by people in a positive and a negative way

• Talk how humans perceive time and how animals possibly perceive time

• Discuss memories and how best to enjoy them

We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show!

You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here:

• On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com

• On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

'Perfect Tea & Coffee' Episode 128

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 128

In today's brand new audio show we delve into what makes the perfect cup of tea and coffee. It's nearly one hundred episodes since we discussed this last and much has changed. Kay has a brand new favourite tea, Dan has discovered a new coffee and most shocking of all, Kay is drinking coffee again! All this plus a spelt flour side track......

Join Kay & Dan as they:

• Take you for a summer walk passed their new railway station

• Discuss spelt flour and share with you the problem they had with Doves Farm Flour

• Shares with you Kays 2025 method of making a perfect cup of tea

• Discuss teapots and how best to use them

• Share their thoughts on the best type of cup or mug to drink tea or coffee

• Discuss the milk before or after debate

• Share with you the story behind their new railway station and the links to the first passenger railway line ever

• Talk through their current favourite brands of proper tea and peppermint tisane

• Discuss the change Kay has made recently in her favourite tea!

• Tell you how Kay has come to start drinking coffee now every so often!

• Share with you the wonderful coffee roasters ‘Pilgrims Coffee’ on Lindisfarne

We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show!

You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here:

• On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com

• On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

'A year of Empty Nesting' Episode 127

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 127

About a year ago we began a new life as 'Empty Nesters'. Our daughter Bryony departed for University and our life changed forever. In today's show you join us as we bring her home for the summer. We reflect on her first year at University and we talk about the highs and lows of this new period of life.

Join Kay & Dan as they:

• Welcome you to York and the end of their first year as ‘Empty nesters’

• Reflect on their daughter Bryonys first year away from home

• Discuss how it has effected all their lives

• Look back on the rollercoaster of parenthood through primary and secondary education in the UK

• Talk through the impact of a change in a routine

• Discuss the feelings of rediscovery of themselves this year

• Analyse the challenge of the constantly changing job of being a parent

• Talk through how impressed they have been with University edition in the UK

• Discuss inspiration and how spectacular seeing it appear in their daughter Bryony

We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show!

You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here:

• On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com

• On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

'Our Island Adventure' Episode 126

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 126

We are very excited to be back with a brand new audio show. This time we reflect on our recent trip to Lindisfarne, a tidal island off the coast of Northumberland. It has a unique 'vibe', so much so that it is regularly used as a movie location and on TV shows. We also talk about our upcoming series, 'The Story of Holy Island'.

Join Kay & Dan as they:

• Talk about Dans aversion to insect bites and discuss characters from North & South

• Look back on their recent trip to Lindisfarne, discuss where and what Lindisfarne is and remember their first trips there

• Talk through the contrasts of visiting for a day and staying there over night and compare Lindisfarne with Amity Island   

• Discuss Coves Haven Beach & St Cuthberts Beach

• Talk about their trip to St Cuthberts Island

• Discuss how it became known as Holy Island

• Mention Time Teams Episode from Holy Island https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0957389/

• Mention Lindisfarne Mead https://www.lindisfarnemead.com/about/

• Mention Pilgrims Coffee https://www.pilgrimscoffee.com

We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show!

You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here:

• On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com

• On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

'Audiobooks & Winter Solstice' Episode 125

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 125

After a short break we're back with a regular run of 'Radio Shows'. Dan is a bibliophile but he had never listened to an audiobook until this year. In this episode he shares with you his thoughts in what has been a surprising journey. Kay shares how she started listening to audiobooks and when she listens. We also talk about the importance of narrators and share some frustrations with over used storylines.

Join Kay & Dan as they:

• Talk about the birds and mention the Merlin ID bird app

• Mention their new garden show which debuted last month https://www.patreon.com/posts/flower-border-128744949

• Discuss the latest issue of their magazine Knitability https://www.patreon.com/posts/summer-of-issue-128753497

• Share their thoughts on audiobooks

• Kay talks about her journey into starting listening to audio books

• Dan shares with you his thoughts after listening to an audio book for the very first time

• Discuss some the books they have listened to this year

• Review Winter Solstice

• Talk about the importance of a great narrator in the enjoyment of an audio book

• Discuss some the things they loved and some of the things they didn’t love about the book

• Share some of their favourite fiction books which they might try on audio book

• Talk about some their frustrations with modern story lines

We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show!

You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here:

• On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com

• On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454