The Bakery Bears Radio Show

Episode 37 'The Magic of Musicals?'

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 37

There is one subject which always provides heated debate and opinion with your hosts Dan & Kay and that's musicals. Dan's history with theatre is vast, having played his first professional theatrical show thirty years ago. Kay has adored cinematic musicals since she first saw 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' when she was growing up.

In todays show Dan and Kay discuss what they love about shows and also what they don't love.....also please be aware we do mention the lost tv show finale so there are potential spoilers!

So join us as we:

• Talk about Dan's first experience with theatre 
• Discuss the first show Dan ever played percussion for in 1990 
• Talk about the impact of 'The Greatest Showman' and discuss what could have been a golden age for new musicals 
• Discuss what make's great musicals 'great' 
• Analyse their favourite musicals which included 
• Seven Brides for Seven Brothers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Brides_for_Seven_Brothers 
• Calamity Jane https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calamity_Jane_(film) 
• The Sound of Music https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sound_of_Music_(film) 
• Jesus Christ Superstar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_Christ_Superstar 
• West Side Story https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Side_Story 
• Singin in the Rain https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singin%27_in_the_Rain 
• Discuss some of the musicals they don't like  

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

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Episode 36 'Tea or Coffee'

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 36

There is only one topic we could possibly discuss in todays show. After last episodes biscuit love we need the perfect accompaniment which is of course TEA! So in todays show we are discussing tea, coffee and perhaps our favourite peppermint tisane. 

Join Dan & Kay as they:

• Discuss their first experiences with tea and the British tradition of getting children to drink tea
• We mentioned 'Walking the Moors' https://www.patreon.com/posts/walking-moors-45029911 
• Talk about their favourite types of tea- https://www.ringtons.co.uk 
• Analyse their enjoyment of Peppermint Tisaneand give you their top three brands - https://birchalltea.co.uk 
• Discuss how Dan grew to love Red Bush Tea
• Talk about Dan’s journey into becoming a coffee nerd- https://www.coffee-direct.co.uk 
• Discuss the best cup of tea we have ever had  https://www.babingtons.com/en 
• We mentioned our 'Quest' series where we visited Bettys https://www.patreon.com/posts/quest-for-cake-1-25721750
• Analyse what is the best type of cups or mugs to drink tea from

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

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Episode 35 'The Beauty of Biscuits'

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 35

We are so excited to return with a brand new 'Radio Show' episode! Today we are talking about something that has been a huge part of both our lives since we were children, yes its biscuits. From the humble digestive to rather special Club, today we reminisce about those delicious baked treats. 

Join Dan & Kay as they:

• Analyse what is a biscuit and what is a cookie
• Mention Jammy Dodgers, Digestive biscuits, Custard Creams, Club biscuits, Penguin biscuits, Viscount biscuits, Wagon Wheels, Garibaldi, Ginger Nuts, Malted Milk, Fig Rolls, Bourbon’s
• Discuss Delia’s Ginger Nut’s https://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/international/european/british/gingernuts 
• Touch on the joys of dunking a biscuit and discuss the perfect way to eat a Club biscuit
• Talk about Dans childhood experiences at his local pantomimehttps://www.pantomime.com/news/me-babbies-me-bairns-berwick-is-back-the-legendary-berwick-kaler-stars 
• Mention Millies Cookieshttps://www.milliescookies.com 

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

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Episode 34 'The Benefits of Boredom'

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 34

 

As 2021 has begun we have decided to make a few changes to the way we are approaching life. We think one of the things which is so important in life is the mental space offered by a little boredom. But in a multi sensory world with constant engagement, how is it possible to find the time anymore for a little boredom? In todays show we talk about how we've done it. 

 

Join Dan & Kay as they:

• Talk about the benefits of boredom in the quest for creativity 
• Discuss the book https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40672036-digital-minimalism 
• Talk through some of the changes they have made to their lives in 2021
• Analyse some of the immediate benefits to those changes 
• Dan mentioned Bounce by Matthew Syedhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7845157-bounce

 

Find out more about the 'Radio Show' and its presenters here www.bakerybears.com/listen/ - You’ll also find links to all our social media platforms, how you can become a patron of the show, there's also a link to our brand new ‘Radio Show Crew’ Facebook page and lots more.

 

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

 

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Episode 33 'The Best (& Worst) Books we read in 2020'

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 33

We're back with our regular run of 'Radio Show's! Way back in Episode 6 of the Radio Show we discussed 'What are the ingredients to a Great Book' and we know you guys loved it. So today we return with a discussion all about the best and the worst books we have read in 2020.

In todays show:

• In 2020 Kay read books by Ali McNamara and highlights one book which includes time travel https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48830260-kate-and-clara-s-curious-cornish-craft-shop and another which involves friendly ghosts https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42846112-secrets-and-seashells-at-rainbow-bay 
• Kay mentions Audible which she uses to listen to her books https://www.audible.co.uk 
• Dan mentioned https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31434883-eleanor-oliphant-is-completely-fineand https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40658082-friend-request 
• In 2020 Dan read https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46000520-the-thursday-murder-clubhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51332327-v2https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43561172-the-second-sleep and https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/421734.Wyatt_Earp 
• Dan & Kay recommend https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7741325-dash-lily-s-book-of-dares & https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7996.Redwall for younger readers 
• Dan did not enjoy https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51908596-the-gates-of-athens 

Find out more about the 'Radio Show' and its presenters here www.bakerybears.com/listen/ - You’ll also find links to all our social media platforms, how you can become a patron of the show, there's also a link to our brand new ‘ Radio Show Crew’ Facebook page and lots more.

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

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Episode 32 'Starting the Year in Style'

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 32

Happy New Year everyone!! We hope you had a wonderful end to 2020 and now its time to get 2021 started right.

So join Dan & Kay as they discuss:

• New Years Resolutions and if they work
• How they are going to get their 2021 started right 
• The positive actions they want to take to make this year the best it can possibly be 
• Bullet journaling and list making and the mental benefits it can bring

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

We'll be back later in January with more from the 'Radio Show'. 

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Episode 31 'Making the Most of the Holidays'

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 31

Folks its Boxing Day and as we discovered in our most recent Video Show, this is a day we traditionally head out for a walk. So whether you're walking too, or maybe you're taking a quiet moment in your favourite chair by the Christmas Tree, join us as we walk and talk all about what we like to do at this time of year. 

Join Dan & Kay as they discuss:

• The passing of Christmas 2020 and all that they have enjoyed this year
• The period between Boxing Day and New Years Day and why historically they haven't enjoyed this period so much 
• The changes they are making this year that they hope might become new traditions 
• The resurgence of records and which is better, digital or physical copies of movies and films 
• Their plans for a 'Scrabble' tournament! 

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

We'll be back on the 1st of January 2021 with our next edition of the Radio Show

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Episode 30 'What makes Christmas Special?'

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 30

Today we're talking about Christmas. We're asking ourselves the all important question of what makes Christmas special for us? Is it food or maybe special decorations, playing games or being together as a family? 

Join Dan & Kay as they discuss:

• The tastes that make the upcoming season special for them
• We mentioned https://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/type-of-dish/preserves/christmas-chutney & https://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/occasions/christmas/christmas-on-ice/ettys-sausage-rolls 
• Decorations, which we love and which we don't 
• Boxing day and our traditional pie https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/turkey-recipes/turkey-and-sweet-leek-pie/  

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

Find out more about the 'Radio Show' and its presenters here www.bakerybears.com/listen/ - You’ll also find links to all our social media platforms, how you can become a patron of the show, there's also a link to our brand new ‘ Radio Show Crew’ Facebook page and lots more.

The Radio Show will return on the 26th of December and we'll have a special show for you on the 1st of January 2021 

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Episode 29 'Surviving 2020'

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 29

We are so excited to return with the latest episode from our 'Radio Show'. Before we begin our festive schedule, we wanted to take a moment to look back at 2020. 

Join Dan & Kay as they discuss:

• One of the most unforgettable years in their lifetime so far
• How they felt at the start of the year and how they do now
• Kay mentioned Julian Ovenden at the ‘The Proms’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei-2lnh0HV8 
• Anxiety and how they have tried to deal with 2020
• The highs and the lows of the year and the importance of only worrying about things within your circle of influence

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

Find out more about the 'Radio Show' and its presenters here www.bakerybears.com/listen/ - You’ll also find links to all our social media platforms, how you can become a patron of the show, there's also a link to our brand new ‘ Radio Show Crew’ Facebook page and lots more.

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Episode 28 'Our Perfect Kitchen'

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 28

Folks its time for our latest Radio Show and today we're talking baking. We've planned our perfect house and our perfect garden over the last two radio shows and today its time to tackle the heart of the home, the kitchen. 

Join Dan & Kay as they discuss:

• Cakes and baking and why Kay adores it so much
• Kays routes into baking when she used to make mince pies for her mum
• Dans experiences with his Mum growing up and the gorgeous things she used to bake
• Fat Rascals and our obsession with baking our own
• Bread and the challenges faced when you are gluten intolerant
• What Kays perfect oven might be
• Some of the other things a home baker needs in their kitchen to create the perfect bakes

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

Find out more about the 'Radio Show' and its presenters here www.bakerybears.com/listen/ - You’ll also find links to all our social media platforms, how you can become a patron of the show, there's also a link to our brand new ‘ Radio Show Crew’ Facebook page and lots more.

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