The Cider Shed - Ploughing through BBC's 'The Archers'

Archers chat made by people who I would actually like to hang out with! Keri, Matthew, and sometimes Peter, not only hit on all the hot goss in Ambridge, they do so with a genuine warmth and wit that envelopes listeners in an affable bubble. Thanks for the pod, y’all!

This is a long overdue review of the cider shed. For many years, I have listened to the archers alone with no one to discuss it with or commiserate over this weird show. I have now listened to every single episode both the regular show and the midweek specials on patreon. I now feel like I have two snarky, witty, funny, sarcastic friends in Kerri and Matthew (though I may need to examine the nature of this parasocial relationship). You must have a sense of humor to enjoy this show. If you are easily offended, this is probably not the podcast for you. I don’t agree with all the takes from Matthew and Kerri (like the rather strange obsession with Russ, a character that I find disgusting and creepy). However, it’s ok, we don’t have to agree about everything all the time, that would be boring. Thank you for your excellent work Kerri and Matthew (miss you Peter!)

I wrote a review when this podcast started but it is time to update because it continues to be amazing. The presenters make wry observations and predictions about all the goings on in Ambridge. And yet, while they can be merciless when discussing Archers’ ridiculousness, they are warm and generous to Archers’ listeners. So listen, enjoy, and give them 5 stars (and then support them via Patreon)!

The Cider Shed was the weekly shot of joy I didn’t know I needed. I’m Californian born and raised and no one in my world speaks Archers. The Cider Shed makes me feel as though I am sitting with Keri and Matthew and putting the (fictional) world to rights. Keri and Matthew provide more fun than the Archers deserves; there are few shows that make me me laugh out loud the way I do with The Cider Shed. And I say this as someone who likes Pat and Adam. Thank you, Keri and Matthew for giving your audience this gift of a pod.