Vobes Show

My Book – Part 1

richard@vobes.com (Richard Vobes) — Sun, 05 May 2013 07:32:45 +0000

This is a reading from my book, Splidge, the Cragflinger, a children’s book aimed at the 9-12 age range. It is a 20 minute except as an introduction to the more full audio book that will be available later in the year.

The book started life as a book for young children, but encouraged to adapt it into something more fully developed I up scaled the language and re-worked the plot. Now I like to think of it for all the family, not just for children. You can be the judge of that, of course.

The Land of Gud where the book is set is in terrible squalor. Money has run out. The King is hanging on to his Kingdom by the ends of his fingernails. There is one event that might save the population from ruin, but he needs to advertise to find a special person to help him.

Splidge is a young boy of 12, he has come of age and in search of work. It seems predictable he might be the perfect choice for the King, but there is someone who doesn’t wish this event to go in favour of the Royal Gud…

Vobes 500th Show for 2008

richard@vobes.com (Richard Vobes) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:47:28 +0000

This is a mix of the best bits from the first 500 shows I recorded with all the team in 2008, Georgie and Jimmy and all the various listeners. Of course I have done over 1800 shows, plus another 1300 naked Englishman episodes.

Had to put this up as a trip now memory lane. Enjoy – Vobes Fans.

Naked Englishman 1331

richard@vobes.com (Richard Vobes) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:04:40 +0000

I cannot seem to up date the Naked Englishman feed, so until further notice I am posting the NE audio journals on this feed instead.

In this episode I am talking about writing Children’s books and a meal I went with my children.

A Visit to a 17th Century Village

richard@vobes.com (Richard Vobes) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:30:06 +0000

A few years ago I took my family to the 17th Century living museum and village Little Woodham, near Gosport in Hampshire. I met there James Hodgeson, or master John from the village as he prefers to be known.

In the April of 1642 the King of England, Charles Stuart and his Parliament stood on the eve of Civil War. The momentous events of that year unfold as the autumn approaches. Using extensively researched local events and people the villagers link their families and their lives to national and international events.

You can visit their website here: http://www.littlewoodham.org.uk

Join me and the crew as we explore this delightful time capsule…

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richard@vobes.com (Richard Vobes) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:20:41 +0000

A beer show with some book talk too.

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richard@vobes.com (Richard Vobes) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 07:28:38 +0000

A free style podcast with Phil Clark and Jimmy Hastel, tasting beers from America.

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richard@vobes.com (Richard Vobes) — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 08:12:17 +0000

Merry Christmas! A Christmas day extra show with my friend down under, Lloyd Bayley, recorded on Christmas morning. It’s all very silly.

Christmas Beer Show

richard@vobes.com (Richard Vobes) — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 07:30:50 +0000

It is the Christmas Beer Show with Jimmy and Richard in a Beach Hut in Worthing sampling more local ales, this time donated by one of our lovely listeners. Will they make it through the evening or fall about into a pile of laughing nitwits. Have a listen to find out.

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richard@vobes.com (Richard Vobes) — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 09:14:42 +0000

I am back from filming in my coracle for the Bald Explorer programme and thinking about what the next one will be about. Have you got a friend with benefits and are you resisting change to your countries traditions?

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richard@vobes.com (Richard Vobes) — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:28:51 +0000

I see that people are hacking into Skype, people want to take over the worldm computer graphics and emails from listeners – its all in today’s wonderful Vobes Show. Go on have a listen!

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richard@vobes.com (Richard Vobes) — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 07:00:13 +0000

It is a beer show and we are looking at the Christmas selection of real ales. Also, I challenge Jimmy on a personal note and it gets quite heavy. We are still friends though.

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richard@vobes.com (Richard Vobes) — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:20:33 +0000

Are falling out of love with your vitamins? I am back in the beach hut with another mad cap and slightly silly show. I do hope you enjoy it. If you did, tell someone or tweet it out.

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richard@vobes.com (Richard Vobes) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:51:59 +0000

I am baking a pudding with my friend Nigel Cooper and looking at Jimmy’s new Kindle Fire in today’s show.

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richard@vobes.com (Richard Vobes) — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:48:00 +0000

Harriet and I are taking a walk along the Shrewsbury Canal. It is an abandoned canal and there are plans to restore it to its former glory. We chat about the history of canals and why they were so important in England.

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richard@vobes.com (Richard Vobes) — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:37:42 +0000

I have Lloyd Bayley on the show today and we are talking tablets, Jimmy Saville and reading a letter from Mexico. Have a listen and enjoy the fun.

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richard@vobes.com (Richard Vobes) — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 05:56:27 +0000

Jimmy has another book out on Kindle about Worthing. He is in the studio drinking beer and we have three curious brews to try. The Bald Explorer is currently being transmitted on the Community Channel too.

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richard@vobes.com (Richard Vobes) — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 14:16:19 +0000

What was it like to have a family in the Tudor period? The Bald Explorer is on TV and could you survive without your smart phone?

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richard@vobes.com (Richard Vobes) — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:01:51 +0000

How many ways are there to save your heating bills and are they realistic? An email on today show is from someone who has photographed dead people for a living. What tablet is best to buy and why?

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richard@vobes.com (Richard Vobes) — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:51:37 +0000

Do you kiss your partner good night ? Are you kids still living at home with you? Have you cooked a nice meal for friends partners recently?

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richard@vobes.com (Richard Vobes) — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:27:20 +0000

I have been writing a book about Shrewsbury and I thought I would read a section from it – also we find out more about the legendary Bobby Brewster and a little of the adventurers of Snug and Cozi.