Episode 117 'Favourite Festive Food, Music & Movies'

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 126 We are very excited to be back with a brand new audio show. This time we reflect on our recent trip to Lindisfarne, a tidal island off the coast of Northumberland. It has a unique 'vibe', so much so that it is regularly used as a movie location and on TV shows. We also talk about our upcoming series, 'The Story of Holy Island'. Join Kay & Dan as they: Talk about Dans aversion to insect bites and discuss characters from North & South Look back on their recent trip to Lindisfarne, discuss where and what Lindisfarne is and remember their first trips there Talk through the contrasts of visiting for a day and staying there over night and compare Lindisfarne with Amity Island    Discuss Coves Haven Beach & St Cuthberts Beach Talk about their trip to St Cuthberts Island Discuss how it became known as Holy Island Mention Time Teams Episode from Holy Island https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0957389/ Mention Lindisfarne Mead https://www.lindisfarnemead.com/about/ Mention Pilgrims Coffee https://www.pilgrimscoffee.com We'll see you soon with our next 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

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 125 After a short break we're back with a regular run of 'Radio Shows'. Dan is a bibliophile but he had never listened to an audiobook until this year. In this episode he shares with you his thoughts in what has been a surprising journey. Kay shares how she started listening to audiobooks and when she listens. We also talk about the importance of narrators and share some frustrations with over used storylines. Join Kay & Dan as they: Talk about the birds and mention the Merlin ID bird app Mention their new garden show which debuted last month https://www.patreon.com/posts/flower-border-128744949 Discuss the latest issue of their magazine Knitability https://www.patreon.com/posts/summer-of-issue-128753497 Share their thoughts on audiobooks Kay talks about her journey into starting listening to audio books Dan shares with you his thoughts after listening to an audio book for the very first time Discuss some the books they have listened to this year Review Winter Solstice Talk about the importance of a great narrator in the enjoyment of an audio book Discuss some the things they loved and some of the things they didn’t love about the book Share some of their favourite fiction books which they might try on audio book Talk about some their frustrations with modern story lines We'll see you soon with our next 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

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 124 Our daughter Bryony has recently been applying for part time jobs. In the process of supporting her through that, we have seen lots of example job interview questions from 2025. We were amused and surprised by what we read, so we thought it would be fun to try and answer some of these questions on the show. From when we pack our suitcase to how we handle stress, this is such a surprising show! Join Kay & Dan as they: Talk about their daughter Bryony and her quest for a part time job  Discuss the types of questions asked at job interviews today and how they would answer them Talk about how they create new ideas whatever the challenge may be Shares their thoughts on favourite biscuits Reflect on stressful situations and how they approach getting through them  Discuss technology and the challenges embracing it can present as well as the benefits  Talk about some of their childhood challenges and how it effected their adult lives  Reflect on their journey with Bakery Bear productions and how fortunate they feel to be in a job they adore  We'll see you soon with our next 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

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 123 In September 2023 we took the bold step of beginning our first proper garden. After eighteen months, how are things going? In this episode we recap the story of the start of our garden, we share with you the flowers we planted and we update you on the progress. We also reflect on the impact of gardening on our lives over the last year and half. Join Kay & Dan as they: Talk about their new found love of post boxes…… https://www.postalmuseum.org/blog/royal-cyphers-on-letterboxes/  Discuss the change in weather and Kays new summer cardigan  Talk about Dans childhood cardigan and the fun his brothers made fun of it  Share with you some of the wonderful sights they are seeing as Spring progresses  Recap the story of their garden which they planted in 2023  Mention the Rise & Fall of the Monasteries series https://www.patreon.com/posts/rise-fall-of-1-78011221 Share with you all the flowers they planted, what worked and what didn’t  Reflect on the impact a year and half of gardening has had on their lives  Discuss the lack of cared for gardens that seems to be more common today  Update you on their year without Amazon quest  We'll see you in two weeks with our next 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

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 122 Dan and Kay are back with a brand new audio show. This time they're talking about balance. Since their daughter left for University they have been living a very different life, without realising it they neglected balance. Thankfully they realised and took steps to resolve the situation. In this episode they talk about their experiences. Join Kay & Dan as they: Tell the story of their recent brush with a jet wash  Discuss the change to British Summer Time and the impact it had on their daughter Bryony    Discuss balance and its importance in all things  Talk about their experiences since their daughter left for University  Discuss how they realised things weren’t right and how they got back on track  Share some of the things they have done together to restore some balance  Mention a walk in Jervaulx which appeared in a series we produced from 2023 https://www.patreon.com/posts/peter-jervaulx-4-82024375  Talk about some of the lessons they have learnt from the start of 2025 We mentioned The Bakery Bears Picnic https://youtu.be/VGYJ7sXeUPg?si=ZccbqrkZq7gfeWfc  We mentioned Walking the Dales https://bakerybears.com/walking-the-dales/  Told you about Jervaulx Abbey tearooms https://www.jervaulxabbey.com/visit-us-tearooms/  Mentioned Harrison Spinks https://www.harrisonspinks.co.uk  We'll see you in two weeks with our next 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

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 121 We are very pleased to return with a brand new walk in weather that is showing signs of spring! Yes, join us today for a country stroll and as we look out for new flowers appearing, we talk about our year of trying to buy local. Join Kay & Dan as they: Welcome you to a wonderful walk in a world that is springing to life with birds and flowers Discuss Dan’s habit of talking to himself Talk through their personal loves for a care free life Discuss their journey to try and turn away from online deliveries Mention the delivery companies they love Talk through the impact of less deliveries and buying local Look out for any flowers that they see along their walk Discuss how much happier they are feeling so far Talk about Primula Cheese Spread and Dairylea Discuss the impact of online sales on the book industry Kay mentioned ‘A Mothers Promise’ https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/renee-salt/a-mothers-promise/9781399625432/ We'll see you in on April 4th 2025 with our next 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

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 120 We are so thrilled to return with our latest Radio Show! In this show we talk about our new approach to making shows, we share our thoughts on focused work, then we review Gladiator II and give you a mini review of Conclave! Join Kay & Dan as they: Welcome you to a ‘road’ show as they travel back from a weeks location filming Talk about the history of their location filming and how the production process has changed Remember the filming of their 2024 Advent Calendar Reflect on their first ever week long location shoot and talk about how its made them feel Discuss focused work and how much more productive it has made them Reference Episode 109 of the Radio Show and our discussion about the movie Gladiator Give you a full review of Gladiator II Let you know exactly what they thought the movie Talk a little bit about the movie Conclave and give you a mini review Mention ‘New Adventures of the Bakery Bears’ https://bakerybears.com/new-adventures/  Talk about ‘Walking the Dales’ https://bakerybears.com/walking-the-dales/  Mention ‘Walking the Wall’ https://www.patreon.com/posts/halton-chesters-61711550  We'll see you in two weeks with our next 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

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 119 It's our second show of the year so a perfect time to let you know all the books we are looking forward to reading this year! We also share with you the books we have already read this year. Join Kay & Dan as they: Set out on their walk and meet a Robin on the way Discuss their love of herons and other long legged birds Talk about Dans first audio book experience Discuss their first books of the year Talk through some of the books they plan to read this year Discuss abridged and unabridged books Dan mentions a great first history book of Great Britain We mentioned: The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Redwall by Brian Jacques The Willows in Winter by William Horwood The Battle of Britain by James Holland Small Island by Philip Parker Under a Guilded Sky by Imogen Martin To the Wild Horizon by Imogen Martin The Mountains Between Us by Imogen Martin A World Beneath the Sands by Toby Wilkinson The Rise & Fall of Ancient Egypt by Toby Wilkinson The Last Dynasty by Toby Wilkinson The Story of Egypt by Joann Fletcher Cleopatras Needle by Ann Mustoe Alexandria by Islam Issa Alexandria: The Quest for the Lost City by Edmund Richardson The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt We'll see you in two weeks with our next 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

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 118 After our festive break we are so excited to be back with a brand new year of Radio Shows. We begin today with a walk to the Post Office and a chat about television. We reminisce about the shows of our youth and discuss the benefits of choice. We ask the question can there sometimes be too much choice? Join Kay & Dan as they: Dan talks about his new Adidas Terrex walking shoes Discuss how much they are looking forward to Spring thanks to their garden Talk a little bit about the Radio Times and the TV Times Discuss the TV shows they used to look out for growing up Talk about destination TV when you knew millions of people were watching at the same time as you! Discuss the evolution of TV in the UK, do other countries have a TV licence? Mention Kays Hot Cross Bun Loaf https://www.patreon.com/posts/hot-cross-bun-ep-99245624  We'll see you in two weeks with our next 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

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 117 We are so excited to return with a very special episode of the show! You may have seen our 'Winter Walk's' series which we debuted on the 13th of December in our 'Christmas Special' video show. This was a cross over show with our 'Radio Show'. When the cameras stopped rolling the mic's stayed on so join Dan and Kay for a very special walk in the Howardian Hills. Join Kay & Dan as they: Set out from the historic village of Coneysthorpe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coneysthorpe  Walk along the old roadway used by the staff of Castle Howard in the early 19th century Discuss their favourite festive music, food and movies  Visit Castle Howard Gardens and take a walk around the Walled Garden Mentions our ‘Christmas at York Minster’ from our ‘New Adventures’ series which you can watch here https://www.patreon.com/posts/32394172 Mentions ‘The Bakery Bears Advent Calendar 2024’ Day 6 which you can watch here https://www.patreon.com/posts/day-6-bakery-116515653  Mention 'Kays Handmade Christmas' https://www.patreon.com/posts/kays-handmade-2-59321395  We'll see you on the 23rd January with our next 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