the airing cupboard's extraordinary stories of ordinary people

the airing cupboard's extraordinary stories of ordinary people

Because some of us have a thirst for wonder and connection... The airing cupboard podcast is a curation of short true-life stories about those moments of serendipity and convergence, when life shifts a little, never to be the same again. Let Zoé take you into the comfort of her cupboard and tell you a story. You will be led on a journey into the lives of others and be reminded that the everydays are the meaningfuls of life. Indie podcast. Storytelling. Non-commercial project: no ads, no Patreon, no sponsors... only pure pleasure!

Episodes

December 3, 2024 40 mins

From Australia to South East Asia, from England to Bali, this is a tale of discovery and connection. It is a journey fuelled by passion, the pursuit of a dream. But above all, this is a story about the love of cooking.

Would you like to see what Bali Asli is all about? Follow the links below:

https://www.instagram.com/baliaslirestaurant?igsh=MWp1bWZtNzg3emJ3eg==

http://www.baliasli.com.au/


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Set in Kent England, on the banks of the Medway river, this story is about a friendship between a young woman and an unusual man, a village pub, a broken down Thames barge and the bond between a man and his dog...


If you want to watch the video of Jimmy Stewart reading his poem:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwGnCIdHQH0


If you would like to buy Sandra's novel:

https://www.amazon....

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February 19, 2024 33 mins

This is a story is about secret gardens,  about the mystery of being able to love two people at the same time and about the choices that shape us.
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Music: 

Hot October by Wood Spider
from Free Music Archives
Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/


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Junctur...

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December 19, 2023 29 mins


This story is about the skies over Germany on a cold 20th of December 1943, about a German Ace pilot, an American bomber commander,  and an act of mercy that turned two ennemies into brothers...

If you want to know more about this story, you can read the book:
A Higher Call by Adam Makos and Larry Alexander

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Hot October by Wood Spider...

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December 1, 2023 37 mins

Set in the North of England, this is a story about the blazing of an orange figure on the slopes of a hill,  a big white horse standing on its back legs, a dress and a predictable man who believed in synchronicity...

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Music: 

Hot October by Wood Spider
from Free Music Archives
Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States
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This is the story of the late British writer Ronald Blythe CBE, or more precisely what linked me to him. To me, he was simply Ronnie. 
It is an intimate little story, spanning over the last 6 years of his life, when he was retired from public life. It is about his garden, the old brick floor of his house, his gentleness, his cat, his memories and above all, it is about our friendship.
This story is the result of my conver...

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December 24, 2022 32 mins

Set in Edinburgh - Scotland, this is the story of a man who loves a woman, a little dark mole in the supraclavicular fossa, knitting needles and warm hands. It is my present to you on this Christmas Eve, to thank you for lending me your little ears, with such loyalty
Zoé x

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Hot October by Wood Spider
from Free Music Archives
Copyright: Attribution-N...

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May 27, 2022 31 mins

Set in against the backdrop of WW2, between London, Egypt, India and Burma, this is the story of a young man's coming of age , a grand adventure, love, a biscuit tin full of letters and the transforming power of the written words...
 
 This is the last story of this series.
 
 If you want to know more about Don's wartimes, please do read David's book :
 "My road to Mandalay" by David TOW...

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May 3, 2022 23 mins

Set in the heart of London in UK and spanning over twenty years, this is the story of Annabel, heroine of her own fairytale, recipient of extraordinary gifts, the seventh being the most important of all – life changing ...
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If you want to connect with Annabel Chown, you will find her on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/annabelchown?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

If you would like to know more about her story, she h...

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February 7, 2022 18 mins

Set in Belgium during the first World War, this is a story about the courage of a young woman, a Royal Flying Corps pilot and the strange power of … a sneeze.
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Music: 

Hot October by Wood Spider
from Free Music Archives
Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/


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December 24, 2021 24 mins

Spanning over six decades and set in Missouri USA, this is a story about an errant text message, connection between two kindred spirits and the power of synchronicity in life… 
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Music: 

Hot October by Wood Spider
from Free Music Archives
Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States
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November 23, 2021 24 mins

Span over five decades and set between South Australia and England, this is a story about a friendship, the bond between two women, dreams and aspirations and a red glossy diary...
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Music: 

Hot October by Wood Spider
from Free Music Archives
Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3...

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October 23, 2021 23 mins

Set in a small village in rural Belgium, this is a little story about an old gardener, a child and a woman with a sheep, ... and of course, it is about love. I am so sorry for the radio silence! I am back. Zoe x
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Music: 
Hot October by Wood Spider 
from Free Music Archives
Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States 
https://creati...

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July 5, 2021 24 mins

Set in New Jersey USA and spanning over eight decades, this story speaks of a girl's passion for singing, the gratefulness of a 94 years old lady, the black lustre of 78 rpm records and how life has a mysterious habit of  knocking back on one's door....

If you wish to discover more about Madeline, please visit:
https://www.madelineforman.com/

The film documentary is available to watch on YouTube:

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June 5, 2021 28 mins

Set in Montreal, Canada, this is the simple story of two brothers, photography, art, competitiveness, it is about what divided them but mostly what united them…
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Music: 

Hot October by Wood Spider
from Free Music Archives
Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/


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May 5, 2021 26 mins

Set in the North West of Spain, on the Camino de Santiago, this story speaks about a long  journey and how many roads must a young woman walk down ... "the answer is blowin' in the wind"...
 

Niamh's cover of Connemara Cradle Song sung for her daughter Roisin:
 https://youtu.be/jIl4I_8h6ko  
by kind permission (Attribution - Noncommercial) of Niamh O Sheehan and Ros Woodham
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April 5, 2021 32 mins

Set mostly in Cape Verde, and the midst of the Atlantic ocean, this a story about a young woman's journey of self-discovery, about the sixth sense, about an extraordinary voyage on a sailing boat and of course, it is about love :) ...you know me by now! Zoe x
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Music: 

Hot October by Wood Spider
from Free Music Archives
Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share...

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February 7, 2021 28 mins

This is a little story to soothe our depressed hearts.... it is about sugar and spice and all things nice, the bond between a child and her grandmother, birdwatching and of course it is about love! 
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Words of  Drew Lanham : a Transcript from the podcast On Being with Krista Tippett (www.onbeing.org)
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Hot October by Wood Spider
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December 19, 2020 33 mins

Set in East Anglia, this story is about a woman's need to measure herself, to prove, to exist, … it is about breast cancer, lycras and bicycle…but most of it, it speaks about a journey of self discovery … 
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Music: 

Hot October by Wood Spider
from Free Music Archives
Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States
https://creativec...

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December 5, 2020 22 mins

Set in London and East Anglia, and spanning over three decades, this story tells of the magic, ease and comfort of a childhood friendship… 
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Music: 

Hot October by Wood Spider
from Free Music Archives
Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

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Moonlight Reprise by Kai Engel <...

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