The Parched Pea Pod

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The Parched Pea Pod

What makes Preston and its people tick is being explored in a new podcast hosted by a familiar voice in the city. The Parched Pea Podcast is brought to you by Blog Preston and the Lancashire Post and features local radio legend John 'Gilly' Gillmore. Supported by his producers Ellie Browning and Sasha Wiltshire, the broadcaster gets out and about to speak with some of the fascinating cast of characters who make up the city. Episodes of the podcast, which is named after Preston delicacy Parched Peas, include conversations about art, identity, sense of place, nostalgia, history, the future and the challenges the city faces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. The Parched Pea Pod - Series 2 coming soon!

    SEASON 2 TRAILER

    The Parched Pea Pod - Series 2 coming soon!

    The most Prestonian of podcasts is returning for Series 2 - and it's bigger and better. The Parched Pea Podcast is hosted by legendary city broadcaster John ‘Gilly’ Gillmore who gets out and about to speak with some of the fascinating cast of characters who make up the Lancashire city of Preston. This series is a collaboration between Lancashire Post, Blog Preston, and new for this series - Central Radio. Named after Preston delicacy Parched Peas, the podcast is being supported by Cosy Homes in Lancashire which aims to help individuals across the country to make their homes warm and keep energy bills down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min
  2. City future and inside Chew's Yard

    09/04/2024

    City future and inside Chew's Yard

    On this episode John chats to Christine Cort about the process of building Chew's Yard and her plans for the future to revamp the street and make it a beautiful, vibrant street open to everyone. The Parched Pea Podcast is a collaboration between Blog Preston and the Lancashire Post, with Gilly exploring the people and places which make the city tick and will be available on Spotify, Apple and all other major podcast apps via Podfollow with new episodes being released each Wednesday. The podcast has been supported by Preston Markets, where a number of the interviews were recorded, and Preston’s Business Improvement District. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min
  3. On the market

    08/28/2024

    On the market

    John speaks with Adrian Livesey who has been on the market for more than two decades - what life is like, his regulars and more. Abigail Lewis and Karen See, artists and models, then join John to chat about how they've been involved with a new photography exhibition at the Market Hall. The Parched Pea Podcast is a collaboration between Blog Preston and the Lancashire Post, with Gilly exploring the people and places which make the city tick and will be available on Spotify, Apple and all other major podcast apps via Podfollow with new episodes being released each Wednesday. The podcast has been supported by Preston Markets, where a number of the interviews were recorded, and Preston’s Business Improvement District. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min
  4. Preston's 'real life Coronation Street'

    08/21/2024

    Preston's 'real life Coronation Street'

    John takes us back to the 1980s when TV documentary Lovat Road focused on all things Preston, as he speaks with Lynn Eastham who appeared in the show. Plus one of the city's stalwarts, florist Margaret Mason, recounts her meetings with the Queen and how at 88 she has no plans for retirement. The Parched Pea Podcast is a collaboration between Blog Preston and the Lancashire Post, with Gilly exploring the people and places which make the city tick and will be available on Spotify, Apple and all other major podcast apps via Podfollow with new episodes being released each Wednesday. The podcast has been supported by Preston Markets, where a number of the interviews were recorded, and Preston’s Business Improvement District. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  5. Talkin' about the Windrush generation

    08/14/2024

    Talkin' about the Windrush generation

    We visit Adrian Murrel as he talks us through his house full of black heritage and his experiences of growing up in the city and how he hopes the Windrush Festival can continue to grow to be the city's 'kindest' event. The Parched Pea Podcast is a collaboration between Blog Preston and the Lancashire Post, with Gilly exploring the people and places which make the city tick and will be available on Spotify, Apple and all other major podcast apps via Podfollow with new episodes being released each Wednesday. The podcast has been supported by Preston Markets, where a number of the interviews were recorded, and Preston’s Business Improvement District. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
  6. Striking the right note in Preston

    08/07/2024

    Striking the right note in Preston

    From murals to music, John explores who is sounding the right notes in Preston's artistic scene. He speaks with Shawn Sharpe who has quickly gained a reputation for brilliant murals across the side of city buildings. Plus we visit Action Records - a mainstay of the city's music scene over the past 40 years - and speak with owner Gordon Gibson. The Parched Pea Podcast is a collaboration between Blog Preston and the Lancashire Post, with Gilly exploring the people and places which make the city tick and will be available on Spotify, Apple and all other major podcast apps via Podfollow with new episodes being released each Wednesday. The podcast has been supported by Preston Markets, where a number of the interviews were recorded, and Preston’s Business Improvement District. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
  7. Chip shop legend and jacket potato social media sensations

    07/31/2024

    Chip shop legend and jacket potato social media sensations

    The first episode of the Parched Pea Podcast is all about Preston’s Food. John heads to Lune Street Chippy to talk to Fred all about his life owning a chip shop and working through Covid, and also pays a visit to the city's social media sensations The SpudBros who have amassed 2million followers on TikTok with their jacket potato antics. The Parched Pea Podcast is a collaboration between Blog Preston and the Lancashire Post, with Gilly exploring the people and places which make the city tick and will be available on Spotify, Apple and all other major podcast apps via Podfollow with new episodes being released each Wednesday. The podcast has been supported by Preston Markets, where a number of the interviews were recorded, and Preston’s Business Improvement District. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  8. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    The Parched Pea Pod - Trailer

    *Trailer - new series coming soon* What makes Preston and its people tick is being explored in a new podcast hosted by a familiar voice in the city. The Parched Pea Podcast is brought to you by Blog Preston and the Lancashire Post and features local radio legend John 'Gilly' Gillmore. Supported by his producers Ellie Browning and Sasha Wiltshire, the broadcaster gets out and about to speak with some of the fascinating cast of characters who make up the city. Episodes of the podcast, which is named after Preston delicacy Parched Peas, include conversations about art, identity, sense of place, nostalgia, history, the future and the challenges the city faces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min

Trailers

About

What makes Preston and its people tick is being explored in a new podcast hosted by a familiar voice in the city. The Parched Pea Podcast is brought to you by Blog Preston and the Lancashire Post and features local radio legend John 'Gilly' Gillmore. Supported by his producers Ellie Browning and Sasha Wiltshire, the broadcaster gets out and about to speak with some of the fascinating cast of characters who make up the city. Episodes of the podcast, which is named after Preston delicacy Parched Peas, include conversations about art, identity, sense of place, nostalgia, history, the future and the challenges the city faces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    National World
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © National World
  • Show Website
    The Parched Pea Pod

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