Free Yorkshire Radio (An Improvised Comedy)

Noel Curry
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An offbeat improvised comedy show featuring guests and reports from an independent Yorkshire that is several decades into a dystopian future.

  1. 04/10/2025

    Ep 039 Greens, Beans & Spleens

    In this episode we find out about the archaeological dig unearthing the ancient game of 'Jolf' and there's a debate between fine dining restaurant and the fast food chain McSwampies. All the (government approved) info and entertainment you could possibly want,packed into one show. This podcast is made by Noel Curry and this episode features Leeds based improvisers Josh Bedford-Howarth, Quenby Harley, Ben Goldthorp & Basil Rennison. Follow us @FreeYorksRadiohttps://www.facebook.com/FreeYorksRadiohttps://www.youtube.com/@FreeYorksRadio No swamp mongrels were added to topsecret military WhatsApp groups in the making of this podcast.

    28 min

  2. 06/10/2024

    Ep 038 The Triangle of Terror

    Follow us @FreeYorksRadio https://www.facebook.com/FreeYorksRadio https://www.youtube.com/@FreeYorksRadio In this episode we recount the recent story of the triangle of terror that swept the nation of Free Yorkshire. All the (government approved) info and entertainment you could possibly want, packed into one show This podcast is made by Noel Curry and this episode features Brendan Way, Dan Luxton, Vanessa Tsu and Michael Spelman - all members of the improv team Duck Duck Goose (DDG) DDG Improv is London’s longest running improv comedy jam, having provided a fun, friendly place for improvisers to play since 2014. You can find out more about them here: https://www.ddgimprov.com/ And (if you’re in or near London), you can attend their weekly jam which is on every Monday at 8pm, upstairs in the Hope & Anchor pub nr Brixton & Clapham North tube stations. No swamp mongrels got drenched whilst announcing snap elections in the making of this podcast

    40 min

  3. 04/03/2024

    Ep 037 Tech, Decks & Specs

    Follow us @FreeYorksRadio https://www.facebook.com/FreeYorksRadio https://www.youtube.com/@FreeYorksRadio In this episode we have an exclusive chat with tech billionaire Ron Sufjuse, Lloyd visits Lancastrian DJS Bacon & Eggs and we have an undercover report on the Skelmanthorpe planning committee. All the (government approved) info and entertainment you could possibly want, packed into one show This podcast is made by Noel Curry and this episode features Eji Osigwe, Anthony Barnish & James Carmichael Eji Osigwe is a Manchester based improviser who set up the group ImproQuo who run jams, shows and classes https://improquo.co/ Anthony Barnish and James Carmichael regularly perform improv together as Barnish & Carmichael, whilst also performing with narrative improv group, Absolute Onions and are involved with Improv On Demand. Find out more about their work here: https://www.facebook.com/barnishcarmichael/ https://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteOnions/ https://www.facebook.com/ImprovWeAreNotACult/ David Escobedo practices & teaches improv in Chester where Florence Pitt Knowles, Stu Hughes & Paul Quinn helped him for this episode. No swamp mongrels joined the Garrick Club in the making of this podcast

    38 min

  4. 01/22/2024

    Ep 036 Zoos, Poos & Issues

    Follow us @FreeYorksRadio https://www.facebook.com/FreeYorksRadio https://www.youtube.com/@FreeYorksRadio In this episode we visit Yorkshire’s oldest tourist attraction, Skelmanthorpe Zoo and find out about a radical new therapy treatment using swamp mongrels All the (government approved) info and entertainment you could possibly want, packed into one show This podcast is made by Noel Curry and this episode features Kathryn Knock, Anthony Barnish & James Carmichael Kathryn Knock is an experienced improviser, confidence coach and animal communicator. Find out more about her work here: https://www.facebook.com/KathrynTheConfidenceCoach/ https://www.kathrynknock.com/ Anthony Barnish and James Carmichael regularly perform improv together as Barnish & Carmichael, whilst also performing with narrative improv group, Absolute Onions and are involved with Improv On Demand. Find out more about their work here: https://www.facebook.com/barnishcarmichael/ https://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteOnions/ https://www.facebook.com/ImprovWeAreNotACult/ No swamp mongrels were screwed over by a Fujitsu Horizon computer in the making of this podcast

    32 min

  5. 11/06/2023

    Ep 035 Freak, Geeks and Beaks

    Follow us @FreeYorksRadio https://www.facebook.com/FreeYorksRadio https://www.youtube.com/@FreeYorksRadio In this episode we return to Londonium and get a guided tour from Carston Vale and have an exclusive chat with Reese Michael Bates, the owner of the food van called The Travelling Tuna All the (government approved) info and entertainment you could possibly want, packed into one show This podcast is made by Noel Curry and this episode features Eji Osigwe, Francesca Reid and Robert Frimston Francesca Reid regularly performs as Brent Would with The Bareback Kings and is in a twoprov group with Robert Frimston called Franston Pickle. She is a presenter, singer, comedian and actor and also coaches and performs improv comedy at various UK and European festivals and for Monkey Toast UK https://twitter.com/FrancescaRenee3 https://twitter.com/BrentWouldd https://twitter.com/BareBackKings Robert Frimston is an improviser who regularly performs in and around London and is in a twoprov group with Francesca Reid called Franston Pickle Eji Osigwe is a Manchester based improviser who set up the group ImproQuo who run jams, shows and classes https://improquo.co/ No swamp mongrels were replaced by AI in the making of this podcast

    37 min

  6. 08/07/2023

    Ep 034 Farms, Charms and Smarm

    Follow us @FreeYorksRadio https://www.facebook.com/FreeYorksRadio https://www.youtube.com/@FreeYorksRadio In this episode there’s a visit to Yorkshire’s largest wind farm. Gil Pierce’s elite swamp mongrel breeding stable and an exclusive chat with King Brent of Londinium. All the (government approved) info and entertainment you could possibly want, packed into one show. This podcast is made by Noel Curry and this episode featured Dave Green, Francesca Reid, Robert Frimston and Dr Ron Harvey. Dave Green is a regular improv performer from Southend and has appeared with LAPD Improv and Extreme Improv. https://twitter.com/dagreeno https://www.facebook.com/LAPDImprovPolice https://www.facebook.com/ExtremeImprov Francesca Reid regularly performs as Brent Would with The Bareback Kings and is in a twoprov group with Robert Frimston called Franston Pickle. She is a presenter, singer, comedian and actor and also coaches and performs improv comedy at various UK and European festivals and for Monkey Toast UK https://twitter.com/FrancescaRenee3 https://twitter.com/BrentWouldd https://twitter.com/BareBackKings Robert Frimston is an improviser who regularly performs in and around London and is in a twoprov group with Francesca Reid called Franston Pickle Dr Ron Harvey is a psychology professor who ran the AUBG Improv Theatre Club in Bulgaria. https://www.instagram.com/harvatronics/ No swamp mongrels were sneakily stumped by cheating Aussies in the making of this podcast

    34 min

  7. 06/05/2023

    Ep 033 Cars, Scars & Coal Tars

    Follow us @FreeYorksRadio https://www.facebook.com/FreeYorksRadio https://www.youtube.com/@FreeYorksRadio In this episode there’s a visit to Yorkshire’s premiere second hand car (and other mechanically reconstituted vehicles) salesroom and we have an exclusive chat with legendary wrestler, Slammin’ Steed Higgins. All the (government approved) info and entertainment you could possibly want, packed into one show. This podcast is made by Noel Curry and this episode featured Dave Green and Dr Ron Harvey. Dave Green is a regular improv performer from Southend and has appeared with LAPD Improv and Extreme Improv. https://twitter.com/dagreeno https://www.facebook.com/LAPDImprovPolice https://www.facebook.com/ExtremeImprov Dr Ron Harvey is a psychology professor who ran the AUBG Improv Theatre Club in Bulgaria. https://www.instagram.com/harvatronics/ No swamp mongrels were coronated in he making of this podcast

    42 min

  8. 04/03/2023

    Ep 032 Trains, Pains & Automatons

    Follow us @FreeYorksRadio https://www.facebook.com/FreeYorksRadio https://www.youtube.com/@FreeYorksRadio In this episode there’s a special report from celebrity chef, Trudy Pringle, as she travels on the inaugural journey of the re-introduced Yorkshire Coastal Express. There’s also a dumpster fire. All the (government approved) info and entertainment you could possibly want, packed into one show. This podcast is made by Noel Curry and this episode featured Fiona Howat and Ben Macpherson. Fiona Howat is an improviser and podcaster who makes the show What Am I Rolling? and you can find out more about her here: https://www.instagram.com/unspeakablyfiona https://twitter.com/FKTH https://www.wairpodcast.com http://www.thedmsbookclub.podbean.com Ben Macpherson is an improviser and performer who has written and starred in the one man show Bonfire Man. You can find out more about him here: https://benmacpherson.co.uk https://twitter.com/BenMacpherson1 https://www.facebook.com/benmcomedy/ No swamp mongrels accepted a pay rise that was less than the rate of inflation in the making of this podcast (and neither should you)

    30 min
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An offbeat improvised comedy show featuring guests and reports from an independent Yorkshire that is several decades into a dystopian future.

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