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Limited Time Only is the podcast for anyone who feels there aren’t enough hours in their life. In each episode Esther & Susie bring to your ears a joyful a mix of chat, comedy sketches & interviews with interesting people. A pick-me-up in podcast form.
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News; behind the scenes stories; first access to tickets for our live shows; and the chance to suggest topics for our fortnightly LTO BRIEF episodes - all this will soon be yours :-)
And now, to this week's inaugural LTO BRIEF!
This is the first of our new mini fortnightly episodes - LTO BRIEF, in which you, yes YOU, get to choose what we have a (brief) chat about.
Thank you to superstar listener, Neil Hopkins for this first brilliant topic - How do we find time for a bit of zen in our busy lives?
With revelations about just how stressed we are, plus some top tips about where to find actual advice and strategies for finding that elusive calm, this 12 minute chat will hopefully provide some respite from the tumult of your day.
Please do share this episode with anyone you think would enjoy it. And if you haven't already rated and reviewed LTO, we would be eternally grateful if you would! Thank you so much!
Places to find some much needed calm 🙏
LTO Bonus Content: Mindfulness Meditation - Susan Hawkins (aka Guru Sue)
The Kirsty Gallagher Podcast - Meditation Monday
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LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by:
SUSIE RIDDELL & ESTHER STANFORD
It is a Limited Time Only Production
LOGO designed by:
IAN STANFORD
THEME TUNE composed by:
JOEL WHITE
ADDITIONAL SOUND:
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
We're back for Season FIVE! (Just as the band, FIVE return - they timed it impeccably...)
Shownotes below but first, if you haven't already, please do sign up for LTO COMMUNITY - our infrequent newsletter of manageable length coming in your inbox every so often!
News; behind the scenes stories; first access to tickets for our live shows; and the chance to suggest topics for our fortnightly LTO BRIEF episodes - all this will soon be yours :-)
And now, to this week's inaugural episode of Season 5!
It's Spring! And as nature bursts into life after a long hibernation, so have Susie and Esther. Literally. They've pretty much been sleeping since October (if only, eh, mums?!) This is episode 1 of the new season and with over 15000 downloads under their headphones, the gals have glammed things up a bit to celebrate this milestone.
New logo; new mini fortnightly episodes - LTO BRIEF; and new newsletter for new news - LTO COMMUNITY. And of course, new chats, comedy sketches, and guests!
The special guest in this special episode is KIRSTY GALLAGHER, the UK’s leading voice in spirituality and soul-led personal development.
Kirsty is a moon mentor, soul alignment and spiritual coach, yoga and meditation teacher, podcaster and a Sunday Times bestselling author. She is renowned for her deep knowledge of the divine feminine, Goddess energy, lunar cycles, astrology, and living in tune with the natural rhythms of the world around us. Through her books, workshops, and teachings, Kirsty helps people reconnect with ancient wisdom, realign with their soul’s purpose, and step into their true power. We talk to Kirsty about how the moon affects us physically, why this is an unprecedented time in astrological history, how the spring equinox is the real start of the new year, and why now is the time to fully trust ourselves and let go. It's truly an inspiring conversation and we feel very lucky to have been able to welcome Kirsty to Limited Time Only. We know you'll get so much out of listening to her.
Featuring chats, comedy sketches, and plenty of lovely surprises, LTO truly is a pick-me-up in podcast form. We're delighted to have you with us!
Please do share this episode with anyone you think would enjoy it. And if you haven't already rated and reviewed LTO, we would be eternally grateful if you would! Thank you so much!
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LTO is created & written by, produced, edited & hosted by:
SUSIE RIDDELL & ESTHER STANFORD
It is a Limited Time Only Production
LOGO designed by:
IAN STANFORD
THEME TUNE composed by:
JOEL WHITE
ADDITIONAL SOUND:
Rooster Calling, Close, A.wav by InspectorJ
-- https://freesound.org/s/439472/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
It's Chriiiiiistmaaaaas! Agaaaaaain!
Every year Susie & Esther wonder how on earth it can be Christmas again. But it makes no difference - it just keeps happening!
The gals have been a bit quiet since the summer, working on other projects but they'll be back in 2025 with Season FIVE! And some LTO LIVE SHOWS! But for now, they offer you a Christmas gift of a mini episode. Featuring a chat, a sketch and even a song.
Esther & Susie hope you enjoy this bonus Christmas cracker of an episode, and look forward to seeing you in the New Year. Merry Christmas!
Music by Joel White aka Small Plates
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Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
We've reached the final episode of Season 4! Can you believe it?! But in THIS final, we're all winners. Susie & Esther discuss comedy - with a natter about what makes them laugh. And a few fart jokes. They may appear to be intelligent, mature and sophisticated (ahem) but they love a dollop of good old toilet humour. And rude words.
This ep's special guest is multi award winning British comedian and writer, DOM JOLY.
Dom's route to comedy legend is a surprising and fascinating one. Born in Beirut, Dom went to school alongside Osama Bin Laden. Yes you heard that correctly. He speaks several languages, regularly played bridge with Dido, before she was famous, and sold his home to Salman Rushdie. He was a Diplomat in Prague and a political producer for ITN in Westminster, interviewing politicians until an unfortunate incident with David Mellor and a football led to him getting sacked.
After this, his career took a different direction and in the early 2000’s his hidden camera show TRIGGER HAPPY TV landed on Channel 4 and become an instant cult hit gaining him a dedicated fan base. Now an acclaimed travel writer, Dom has written and toured several books including THE DARK TOURIST; CONSPIRACY TOURIST; and SUCH MISERABLE WEATHER and has travelled to over 100 countries. Dom Joly - the Conspiracy Tour is visiting multiple venues in the UK in Sept/Oct/Nov this year.
S & E talk to Dom about the serendipitous moments in his life and his willingness to push boundaries; what his biggest piece of advice is; and getting arrested. He's a fascinating and very funny man, and the resulting conversation is a treat to listen to.
Along with a bumper crop of sketches, extra chats and plenty of surprises this final episode of the season will hopefully raise a lorra lorra laughs. The gals will be back in the autumn for SEASON FIVE!!!
Competition: If you've read these shownotes share the episode on social media (handles below!) and tag us in - we'll send you a prize! (DOES ANYONE READ THEM?! Susie)
Music by Joel White aka Small Plates
Listen to his music on Soundcloud
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LTO now has a PATREON page which means you can become an LTO Patron. Patrons get a raft of lush stuff including exclusive bonus content and access to exclusive LTO live events online and in-person. The next Patron-only LTO Live Online event is later this month! Details on Patreon!
Susie & Esther are thrilled to be back in your ears. And over on Patreon too!
Limited Time Only. A pick-me-up in podcast form.
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Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
It's summertime! Or so we're led to believe. Susie & Esther swap summer tips, and also cover sunburn, tanning and why everything sounds better in the sun. They also cover their incredibly pale legs, arms and pretty much every other bit of their bodies to avoid blistering...
This week's special guest is actor, director, mentor, and award-winning motion capture legend, Neil Newbon. Starting out as a young actor, Neil was a member of the Central Junior Television Workshop and the National Youth Theatre. His career has been wide and varied, featuring leading roles in Hollyoaks and Dream Team, and an appearance in the beloved Goodness Gracious Me "Going for an English" sketch.
Neil is best known for providing the voice and motion capture for numerous video game characters, including Karl Heisenberg in Resident Evil Village and Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3. For his work as Astarion, he won Best Performance at the 2023 Game Awards.
Neil is also the co-founder of the training facility Performance Captured Academy, which offers courses for actors on the many voice work, motion and performance capture.
We talk to Neil about when he first knew he wanted to act, his journey into mocap, and what his work in Games means to him.
With comedy sketches, bonus chat and a some very sweet singing, this ep will get you in the summer mood. Just make sure you've slathered on the Factor 50 before you listen.
Competition: If you've read these shownotes share the episode on social media (handles below!) and tag us in - we'll send you a prize! (DOES ANYONE READ THEM?! Susie)
Music by Joel White aka Small Plates
Listen to his music on Soundcloud
Sign up to be an LTO Patron now at:
Patreon.com/LimitedTimeOnlyPodcast
LTO now has a PATREON page which means you can become an LTO Patron. Patrons get a raft of lush stuff including exclusive bonus content and access to exclusive LTO live events online and in-person. The next Patron-only LTO Live Online event is later this month! Details on Patreon!
Susie & Esther are thrilled to be back in your ears. And over on Patreon too!
Limited Time Only. A pick-me-up in podcast form.
Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcast
Twitter @limitedtimepod
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Email: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com
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Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Soul Searching - As the great Bryan Adams once sang 'Search your heart, search your soul...' (a song featured in the greatest film of all time according to Susie) and this week, the gals are encouraging you to do the same.
Their special guest is the fabulous LINDSAY MACK. Hailed as “one of the most important new voices in the world of modern spirituality and wellness,” Lindsay Mack is a queer, non-binary, neurodivergent intuitive artist, Tarot teacher, writer, mother, and the founder of Tarot for the Wild Soul®. Tarot for the Wild Soul is an online Tarot school that has helped tens of thousands of students learn how to read Tarot for anything that arises — to show up to their decks in the present moment, and engage with them as integral helping tools in difficult, or challenging situations. Lindsay's podcast of the same name is the world's top ranking Tarot podcast with over 7 millions downloads and counting! Susie & Esther chat to Lindsay about how their Tarot journey began; their soul-centred approach to Tarot and belief that there are 'no bad cards'; and how each Tarot card is 'an opportunity to grow and expand through life's challenges and contractions'. We also find out what's next for Lindsay with some lovely opportunities to engage with Tarot for the Wild Soul coming up... (see links for more details). It was a great pleasure to welcome Lindsay to the show and the resulting chat is a delight.
With comedy sketches, bonus chat and a panoply of surprises, soul searching is even more fun than Bryan made out.
Competition: If you've read these shownotes share the episode on social media (handles below!) and tag us in, and send your postal address to limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com - we'll send you a prize! (DOES ANYONE READ THEM?! Susie)
Music by Joel White aka Small Plates
Listen to his music on Soundcloud
Sign up to be an LTO Patron now at:
Patreon.com/LimitedTimeOnlyPodcast
LTO now has a PATREON page which means you can become an LTO Patron. Patrons get a raft of lush stuff including exclusive bonus content and access to exclusive LTO live events online and in-person. The next Patron-only LTO Live Online event is later this month! Details on Patreon!
Susie & Esther are thrilled to be back in your ears. And over on Patreon too!
Limited Time Only. A pick-me-up in podcast form.
Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcast
Twitter @limitedtimepod
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Friday May 31, 2024
Friday May 31, 2024
Starting out as an actress, an unexpected job offer completely changed the course of Kate’s career, setting her on the path to becoming a much-celebrated director who works across many different mediums including theatre, television, opera and of course, computer games.
Kate has directed more than 35 theatre productions, including the national tour of The History Boy For television, her credits include Grace; Call The Midwife and Endeavour. As a cinematic performance director for games, Kate has worked on BAFTA-winning and nominated titles including Alien: Isolation, Mafia III, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. During her career she has directed notable actors including Michael Fassbender, Naomie Harris, Sir Patrick Stewart, Simon Pegg, and Dame Judi Dench. The gals chat to Kate about her path into directing, her approach to each different project, her dramatic first day on Eastenders, and how she enjoys being tested by A-listers. It's a fascinating conversation!
With comedy sketches, bonus chat and lots of surprises this is an episode scores 10/10, hits a 6, and is a full house of treats.
Competition: If you've read these shownotes share the episode on social media (handles below!) and tag us in, and send your postal address to limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com - we'll send you a prize! (DOES ANYONE READ THEM?! Susie)
Music by Joel White aka Small Plates
Listen to his music on Soundcloud
Sign up to be an LTO Patron now at:
Patreon.com/LimitedTimeOnlyPodcast
LTO now has a PATREON page which means you can become an LTO Patron. Patrons get a raft of lush stuff including exclusive bonus content and access to exclusive LTO live events online and in-person. The next Patron-only LTO Live Online event is later this month! Details on Patreon!
Susie & Esther are thrilled to be back in your ears. And over on Patreon too!
Limited Time Only. A pick-me-up in podcast form.
Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcast
Twitter @limitedtimepod
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Email: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com
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Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
Today’s guest is journalist, beauty editor and host of her own wildly successful podcast, EMMA GUNAVARDHANA.
Starting out as a journalist in local newspapers a serendipitous moment led Emma to a temping job at OK! magazine. Emma was quickly promoted became OK!’s Beauty Editor. She has been a Beauty Editor for over 20 years and has interviewed some of the most famous people on the planet including Christina Aguilera, Brittany Spears and Sarah Jessica Parker.
In 2016, she launched her own podcast The Emma Guns Show. Featuring interviews with celebrities, brand creators and authors her podcast has more than 15 million global downloads, over 1000 five star reviews and is one of the top UK podcasts.
We talk to Emma about her highs and lows at OK! magazine, how she came to start her own podcast, and the identity of her favourite guest at Elton John’s White Tie and Tiara Ball!
Competition: If you've read these shownotes share the episode on social media (handles below!) and tag us in, and send your postal address to limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com - we'll send you a prize!
EPISODE LINKS:
Lindsey Kelk - Author & Podcaster
Music by Joel White aka Small Plates
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LTO now has a PATREON page which means you can become an LTO Patron. Patrons get a raft of lush stuff including exclusive bonus content and access to exclusive LTO live events online and in-person. The next Patron-only LTO Live Online event is later this month! Details on Patreon!
Susie & Esther are thrilled to be back in your ears. And over on Patreon too!
Limited Time Only. A pick-me-up in podcast form.
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Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
Competition: If you've read these shownotes share the episode on social media (handles below!) and tag us in, and send your postal address to limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com - we'll send you a prize!
EPISODE LINKS:
Patti Smith - Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
Gogol Bordello - Start Wearing Purple
Jenny Joseph - When I Am Old I Shall Wear Purple (poem)
Sign up to be an LTO Patron now at:
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LTO now has a PATREON page which means you can become an LTO Patron. Patrons get a raft of lush stuff including exclusive bonus content and access to exclusive LTO live events online and in-person. The next Patron-only LTO Live Online event is later this month! Details on Patreon!
Susie & Esther are thrilled to be back in your ears. And over on Patreon too!
Limited Time Only. A pick-me-up in podcast form.
Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcast
Twitter @limitedtimepod
Facebook Limited Time Only Podcast
Email: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com
Music by Joel White aka Small Plates
Listen to his music on Soundcloud
Other sound effects from https://freesound.org
Toaster oven or lift/elevator bell by azumarill -- https://freesound.org/s/564623/ -- License: Attribution 3.0
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
We stand at the end of Season 3 (for an ovation, right?!) This week's episode is all about being your best self and whatever that means to you - one gal's seaswim is another gal's sticky toffee pudding and a good book. Esther & Susie discuss themselves (for a change...) and Susie reveals some worrying gaps in her knowledge of how bodies actually work.
Competition: If you've read these shownotes share the episode on social media (handles below!) and tag us in, and send your postal address to limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com - we'll send you a prize!
Sign up to be an LTO Patron now at:
Patreon.com/LimitedTimeOnlyPodcast
LTO now has a PATREON page which means you can become an LTO Patron. Patrons get a raft of lush stuff including exclusive bonus content and access to exclusive LTO live events online and in-person. The next Patron-only LTO Live Online event is later this month! Details on Patreon!
Susie & Esther are thrilled to be back in your ears. And over on Patreon too!
Limited Time Only. A pick-me-up in podcast form.
Instagram @limitedtimeonlypodcast
Twitter @limitedtimepod
Facebook Limited Time Only Podcast
Email: limitedtimepodcast@gmail.com
Music by Joel White aka Small Plates
Listen to his music on Soundcloud
Other sound effects from https://freesound.org