The Bakery Bears Radio Show

Latest Episodes:

Episode 84 ’Tea, Coffee & King Charles’ Apr 21, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 84 We are delighted to return with our latest episode of the Radio Show. Join us on another walk through the park as we get into a rather passionate discussion about tea and coffee. Along the way we also discuss the upcoming coronation and we answer some of your questions that you have emailed into us since the start of the year. Join Kay & Dan as they:

Discuss tea and the correct way to make it
Talk about coffee and Dan's opinion on instant coffee
Discuss the upcoming coronation of King Charles
Talk about what they have been listening too this year
Dan mentions https://www.goalhangerpodcasts.com/lineker-and-baker-copy
Kay mentions https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/35910438
Answer some of your questions. If you would like to ask a question which we'll answer on the show or suggest a topic for a whole show email us here hello@bakerybears.com

We'll see you on the 5th May with the next episode of the show. You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here:

On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com
On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Follow the Bakery Bears on Twitter https://twitter.com/bakerybears Follow the Bakery Bears on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bakerybears/

Episode 83 ’Is Grammar Important’ Apr 07, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 83 We are delighted to return with our latest episode of the Radio Show. Today we are discussing grammar. In the history of Bakery Bear Productions, this is the subject we have been contacted about the most. So in todays show we dig into this fascinating subject. What is grammar? Should we all try to use it properly? Or is it inevitable language will constantly change as generations pass. Join Kay & Dan as they:

Mention British pantomimes and Widow Twanky
Talk about the most common complaint they have received since forming Bakery Bear Productions in 2015
Mention their magazine, Knitability https://bakerybears.com/knitability/
Talk about cold mornings and stiff joints
Discuss grammar, what is it and should we all try to use it well
Talk through the impact of Twitter and the desire to say something in a limited space
Analyse why its seen as ‘cool’ in some circles not to use good grammar
Discuss the link between how we speak and how we write

We'll see you on the 21st April with the next episode of the show. You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here:

On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com
On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Follow the Bakery Bears on Twitter https://twitter.com/bakerybears Follow the Bakery Bears on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bakerybears/

Episode 82 ’Is Chivalry Dead?’ Mar 24, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 81 We are delighted to return with our latest episode of the Radio Show. Today we are discussing chivalry. Is it dead and should it stay that way? The route of this discussion lies in benevolent sexism. Dan has always opened doors for people her respects, that obviously includes Kay and many other women in his life. But is that an incorrect thing to do in the modern world. In this episode we try and chart a course through these very choppy waters. Join Kay & Dan as they:

Talk a little bit about the recent positive comments about the Radio Show
Discuss chivalry and what it means to each of them
What is benevolent sexism https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/psychology/benevolent-sexism
Mentions the chivalric code https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chivalry
What is the difference between respect and benevolent sexism?
Discuss their recent frustrating weather
Encounter a leaf blower and talk about their memories of rakes
Ask if Dan should change his behaviour to take into account benevolent sexism

We'll see you on the 7th April with the next episode of the show. You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here:

On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com
On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Follow the Bakery Bears on Twitter https://twitter.com/bakerybears Follow the Bakery Bears on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bakerybears/

Episode 81 ’What is humour?’ Mar 10, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 81 We are delighted to return with our latest episode of the Radio Show. Today we are discussing humour. What is it? Why do we all find different things humorous and is it possible still to be a comedian in the modern world. Along the way we talk about our families and how Dan inherited a sense of humour from his mum and his grandad. Join Kay & Dan as they:

Take a walk on a particularly cold March morning
Talk about what makes them laugh. Along the way we mention:
Blackadder https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackadder
All of Me https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_of_Me_(1984_film)
The Man with Two Brains https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_with_Two_Brains
Trigger Happy TV https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trigger_Happy_TV
Harry Hills TV Burp https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Hill's_TV_Burp
Discuss how Dan developed a sense of humour
Talk through if its possible to be funny without offending someone
Discuss how important humour is in relationships

We'll see you on the 24th of March with the next episode of the show. You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here:

On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com
On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Follow the Bakery Bears on Twitter https://twitter.com/bakerybears Follow the Bakery Bears on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bakerybears/

Episode 80 ’A World with the News?’ Feb 24, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 80 We are delighted to return with our latest episode of the Radio Show. Today we are discussing a topic suggested by one of you amazing listeners! The question is, what would happen to the world if the news disappeared for two weeks. What would the positives be, what would the negatives be and at the end of it all, would we be better off. Join Kay & Dan as they:

Mention Dan’s Frank Green coffee mug
Discuss the current trend of not putting your phone to your ear when talking
Mention Storm Otto and the impact its had on their local woods
Talk through their memories of news in the 1980’s
Discuss 24 hour news channels and what they think of them
Talk through how too much news can effect your mood
Discuss the impact of the internet on news reporting
Ask the question ‘should news reporting try to be more balanced’?

We'll see you on the 9th of March with the next episode of the show. You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here:

On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com
On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Follow the Bakery Bears on Twitter https://twitter.com/bakerybears Follow the Bakery Bears on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bakerybears/

Episode 79 ’A World without Social Media’ Feb 10, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 79 We are delighted to return with our latest episode of the Radio Show. Sadly we had a problem with Dans mic in this episode which we apologies for. Whilst you can hear everything, the audio quality is not up to our usual standard. So sorry for this folks, but it was such a wonderful debate, we didn't want you guys not to hear it. Today we are discussing a topic suggested by one of you amazing listeners! The question is, what would happen to the world if social media disappeared for two weeks. What would the positives be, what would the negatives be and at the end of it all, would we be better off. Join Kay & Dan as they:

Discuss some of the technological challenges of the 21st century
Run into their postman and have a little chat
Discuss the positives and negatives of social media
Talk about some of their personal experiences with social media
Look for answers to some of the problems posed by social media

We'll see you on the 24th of February with the next episode of the show. You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here:

On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com
On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Follow the Bakery Bears on Twitter https://twitter.com/bakerybears Follow the Bakery Bears on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bakerybears/

Episode 78 ’Listener Question Time’ Jan 27, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 78 We are delighted to return with our latest episode of the Radio Show. When we saw you last time, we were answering listener questions but we didn't have time to finish them all. So today we're back to finish off our latest listener question time. Join Kay & Dan as they:

Talk a little bit about the filming of our new ‘Rise & Fall of the Monasteries’ series
We mentioned The Orville New Horizons, The Dropout and The Sopranos
Deal with a walker who invaded their personal space a little!
Agree on their ultimate three course meal
Mention Lemon Griestorte which you can learn how to make here https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-4-lemon-35989946
We mentioned
Rachmaninov’s Theme of Paganini Variation No. 18
Caravan by John Wasson
The Chicken by Jaco Pastorious
Annie’s Song by John Denver
Anthem by Josh Groban
Please Don’t Stop by John Bona
Overture Robin Hood Prince of Thieves

We'll see you on the 10th of February with the next episode of the show. You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here:

On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com
On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Follow the Bakery Bears on Twitter https://twitter.com/bakerybears Follow the Bakery Bears on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bakerybears/

Episode 77 ’How do we start a new year positively?’ Jan 18, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 77 We are delighted to return with our latest episode of the Radio Show. Thanks to some dreadful weather we had to postpone last weeks scheduled episode to today. Join us on our first walk of 2023 in the snow!! Join Kay & Dan as they:

Take a walk through a new park en route to their new post office
Refer back to their first question time episode https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com/e/episode-72-question-time/
If YOU would like to suggest a subject for us to talk about you can contact us here hello@bakerybears.com
Discuss how they started off their 2023 and what they do to start the year off positively
Kay talks about some of her techniques for dealing with her anxieties
Talk through their creative process, specifically how they develop new TV shows and knitting patterns
Mentioned Dans shows all of which you can find here https://bakerybears.com/adventures/
Dan mentioned Mudlarking https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/mudlarking-9781408889213/
And The Storyteller https://www.davegrohlstoryteller.com

We'll see you on the 27th of January with the next episode of the show. You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here:

On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com
On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Follow the Bakery Bears on Twitter https://twitter.com/bakerybears Follow the Bakery Bears on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bakerybears/

Episode 76 ’A Spirited Christmas Holiday Dec 30, 2022

Show notes

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 76 The Radio Show is BACK after its advent calendar enforced sabbatical! We are so excited in this show to share with you some perfect potential festive entertainment which you might enjoy before the New Year!! Join Kay & Dan as they:

Take you their final walk of 2022
Talk a little bit about terms used in the 80’s which we no longer use today
Discuss ‘A Christmas Holiday’by Phillipa Ashley https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-christmas-holiday/phillipa-ashley/9780008494322
Compare the ending of this book with ‘Winter Solstice’
Share their thoughts on the movie ’Spirited’ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10999120/
See a gorgeous pair of cormorants on their walk
Talk a little bit about the hidden messages within the film that made it so profound for them

We'll be back on the 12th of January 2023 with the next episode of the 'Radio Show'. Happy New Year everyone!! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here:

On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com
On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Follow the Bakery Bears on Twitter https://twitter.com/bakerybears Follow the Bakery Bears on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bakerybears/

Episode 75 ’When is it too early for Christmas?’ Nov 25, 2022

Show notes

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 75 We are so excited to return with the latest edition of our 'Radio Show'. In todays show we are talking about Christmas and specifically why do we sometimes stop ourselves getting excited for it? We've all heard and it and felt it before when we see decorations up, 'Oh thats way too early', we think. In the show we try and get to the bottom of why we do that and when is it ok to start getting excited for a wonderful time of year. Join Kay & Dan as they:

Take you for on a decidedly damp walk
Mention Singing in the Rain and discuss old fashioned musicals
Discuss when is it too early to start getting ready for Christmas
Talk through if Christmas is too commercialised
Pose the question why does society put off getting ready for Christmas
Discuss what Christmas means to them
Mention the Bakery Bears Advent Calendar 2022 https://www.patreon.com/posts/bakery-bears-74734479

We'll be back on the 29th of December 2022 with the next episode of the 'Radio Show'. You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here:

On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com
On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Follow the Bakery Bears on Twitter https://twitter.com/bakerybears Follow the Bakery Bears on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bakerybears/

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

The Bakery Bears Radio Show

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected