The Parched Pea Pod
Welcome to the Parched Pea Podcast which is lifting the lid on the people and places that make the Lancashire city of Preston the fascinating place it is. In this podcast you join our host, well known local broadcaster John Gilly Gilmore as he explores the city, talking to Prestonians with one thing in common...they all have a compelling story to tell. This podcast series is a collaboration between the Lancashire Post, Blog Preston and Central Radio and has been brought to you with the support of our friends 'Cosy Homes in Lancashire' who provide free grants, support and advice towards a greener, warmer home. The podcast was recorded and edited by Nathan Hill with additional voice recording by Nicola Adam and production support from Ed Walker and Kelly Crichton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode Gilly speaks to our podcast sponsor, Cosy Homes in Lancashire, which helps secure free government funding to help people across Lancashire make their homes warmer, more energy efficient, and cheaper to run. The scheme is supported by 13 local authorities in Lancashire and we hear from people who have benefited from the free scheme.
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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 d...
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 podca...
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...
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 whic...
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 a...
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 Lancashi...
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, wit...
*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 o...
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