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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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Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Esther and Susie go Back to the Future and get high on 80s nostalgia in this week's episode of LTO. There are no Careless Whispers as these Uptown Girls try Holding Back the Years, and Relax with memories of the decade that gave us Roland Rat, Wacaday and Agadoo. Let's travel back in time Together In Electric Dreams. Lovely jubbly.
The gals are joined this week by a very special guest. Singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music legend Andrew Roachford MBE @roachfordmusic scored his first hit in the 80s with his band, Roachford and the timeless classic, Cuddly Toy. He hasn't stopped producing incredible music and released his most recent solo album in December 2023. Andrew also sings with Mike and the Mechanics. He received his MBE in 2019 for services to music. He chatted to E&S about music as communication; how he composes; and what it felt like to hang out at Buckingham Palace, and to perform in front of thousands at Wembley. It's a heartfelt, open and honest conversation, with plenty of giggles and a surprise guest appearance from his lovely mum's phone! It's treat to be in Andrew's company. Look out for live dates coming up later this year - roachford.co.uk
With a sketch that will take you back, and a social media roundup of the most responses we've ever had (even though none of our listeners are old enough to remember the 80s...), this 'Nostalgia' special is Atomic and we hope you'll say I've Had The Time of My Life once you've heard it and a 'lorra lorra laughs'
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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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Music by Joel White aka Small Plates
Listen to his music on Soundcloud
Other sound effects from https://freesound.org
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
In this week's episode Esther & Susie showcase talents even they didn't know they had. And they probably don't. Let's just say, Eminem does NOT need to worry... They discuss talent v success, and if baby is born with it or if it's maybe-learnt. Again, Eminem does not need to worry!
Thankfully someone with a tangible talent is their special guest this week. Namely, musician Sam Sweeney. Sam has been described as 'one of the defining English fiddle players of his generation' (Mark Radcliffe) and this was cemented when he won Musician of the Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award in 2015 - his fourth time of being nominated. He is a veteran of folk juggernauts, Bellowhead, former and inaugural Artistic Director of the National Youth Folk Ensemble, a founder member of ground-breaking trio Leveret as well as a passionate and experienced educator. He has collaborated, recorded and performed with The Full English, Eliza Carthy, Martin Carthy, Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings, Fay Hield and Emily Portman as well as creating his own theatre production Made In The Great War. Sam’s first two albums, The Unfinished Violin (Island Records) and Unearth Repeat (Hudson Records) were received with international acclaim. Sam is currently touring his third solo album, Escape That - tour dates.
Sam's chat with the gals is wide-ranging and hugely entertaining. He tells them about joining the biggest folk band in the world aged 18, and how it feels to rock (folk) out at the Royal Albert Hall. He talks about his experiences in movies - Disney's live action 'Little Mermaid', and Richard Curtis's 'About Time'. There are some super questions from our wonderful listeners, and, as an extra treat, Sam performs live on the podcast! LTO's first live musical performance and it is magical. (Sam is available to tour when you need him, Arcade Fire - just putting that out into the universe!)
With sketches, live music, surprising rapping and a joyful interview, this is an episode to savour. We hope you enjoy it!
OTHER USEFUL LINKS:
Watch - We Wish To Be Absorbed
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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
Music by Joel White aka Small Plates
Listen to his music on Soundcloud
Other sound effects from https://freesound.org
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussions about death and grief.
This week Susie & Esther turn their attention to mortality. They discuss attitudes to death and mourning, and spend considerable time imagining the spectacular nature of their own funerals. Let's hope the Royal Albert Hall is available on the day...
The special guest is SARAH GWONYOMA. You may know Sarah from her Instagram platform, @WhatSarahReadNext, where she reviews books, interviews authors and generally brings a lot of joy. The catalyst for this platform were some unimaginably painful life changing events. In 2017, whilst living in Fiji with her husband and young son, Sarah, having just suffered a twin miscarriage, lost her brother and her husband both unexpectedly, just months apart. Follow this up with a global pandemic and this led to Sarah reevaluating her life and her work in International Development. Now Sarah is back in the UK and living by the coast with her son, and What Sarah Read Next is an inspiring community for book lovers. Sarah is also working on her own book and has just launched her book club WHAT WE READ NEXT in association with the Hastings Bookshop
The gals talk to Sarah about her resilience and positivity, how she has taken care of herself and her son through these experiences and the plans she has for her community. She's an inspiring woman and it's an honour to welcome her to LTO.
With Sarah's energy, plus sketches, laughter and the promise of a sea swim, this episode is far from bleak. We hope you enjoy it.
Other good links:
THERAPY WORKS PODCAST - Julia Samuel
JO COX 'MORE IN COMMON' by Brendan Cox
KRIS HALLENGA - @howtoglitteraturd
This episode is dedicated to Ian Pepperell who played Roy Tucker in The Archers, and who died on 22 Dec 2023.
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
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
The radio accompanies us through our lives. Helping to define our eras; dragging us out of bed on a Monday morning; helping us through long drives; and becoming almost family! We grow up with our favourite radio DJs, following them as they move stations. And we jump around the dial depending on our mood. This week’s episode is dedicated to all of this.
Susie and Esther recreate DESERT ISLAND DISCS, subtly re-titled, SANDY ISLAND RECORDS... And the sketch is an homage to the radio. See if you can name the radio stations referenced!
The special guest this week is a Radio Classic himself. The legendary BBC Radio 1 and Radio 6 Music DJ, STEVE LAMACQ. Steve wanted to be a DJ from a very young age and didn’t imagine that it could actually happen! After a spell refereeing Under-12s football matches, journalism beckoned! He talks Esther and Susie through his early career and the dedication that has led to his position as the most respected DJ on radio. He also discusses his love of a certain radio drama! Steve is as fascinating as you’d imagine and his interview is a treat to listen to.
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
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Cue the fireworks! That bit between Christmas and New Year is a time for munching through all the festive chocs while watching films you've seen 100 times before; considering jogging and deciding against it; and, the new tradition, listening to your favourite podcast - LIMITED TIME ONLY!
Esther and Susie are stuffed to the gills on liquorice and turkey but thankfully haven't lost the ability to natter. They discuss resolutions, regifting and cheese rolling; provide a public service involving Auld Lang Syne (thanks to a surprise Scots visitor); and there's a rendition of Gaudete by the 16th Century's answer to the Von Trapp family...cassocks at the ready.
The gals are joined by not one but TWO special guests. The guests are in the same room although they've never been seen in the same room at the same time! Work that out once you've heard them! CHRIS CLARKSON is an actor, singer, presenter, magician and all-round superstar. You name it, he's done it with gusto. Chris is currently in his 21st panto season - his eighth playing the coveted role of Dame. Chris chatted to Susie & Esther from his dressing room at the New Theatre Royal, Lincoln where he's appearing as Dame Ginger Spice in Aladdin. Have a look at the LTO social media accounts to see the full fabulousness of Chris / Ginger in costume!
Have a very Happy New Year! LTO will be back in January with more chat, comedy sketches and interviews with interesting people. See you then!
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 in January. Details on Patreon!
Other Links to explore:
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
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
It's Chriiiiiiiistmaaaaaas!
And it's the inaugural LTO Christmas Special!
Featuring a Christmas chat; a Christmas quiz; FOUR Christmas sketches; two giddy hosts; one amazing guest; and a partridge in a pear tree.
Joining Esther and Susie for the Christmas Special is actress and comedian, Janice Connolly. Janice is a familiar face on television as Holy Mary in Phoenix Nights with Peter Kay; Rosie Colton in BBC 1's Doctors; and as her comedy alter ego, Mrs Barbara Nice who had the Britain's Got Talent judges in stitches in 2019. Janice has just stepped down from her role as Artistic Director of Women & Theatre - the award-winning Birmingham theatre company she co-founded. Janice chats to S&E about the company's pioneering work over the last 40 years; how her career in comedy started; what it's like appearing in BGT; and she generously guest stars as the Ghost of Christmas Past in the Dickens' themed sketches! Thank you so much, Janice!
It's a bumper episode packed full of Christmas surprises. And if you fancy playing a game while listening, you could drink every time you hear the word 'sherry' - just try and keep up with Esther!
Susie & Esther wish you a very Happy Christmas full of music, mirth and...sherry. (There's one to get you started!)
xx
Links to explore:
Sweet Theatre - great for Christmas pressies!
Beth Kempton - author of 'Calm Christmas'
In other news 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 in January. Details on Patreon!
Sign up to be an LTO Patron now at:
Patreon.com/LimitedTimeOnlyPodcast
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
and Vlatko Blažek
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
What's the point? is a common refrain in Susie & Esther's households. They explain the various reasons why. And they're probably even weirder than you think. During the course of the conversation, Susie learns something. Everyday's a school day when chatting to Esther.
They both learn lots while speaking to their first INTERNATIONAL GUEST! Australia-based British casting director, producer and all round marvel, Lisa Campbell
Lisa was an actress in an international touring production of 'An Inspector Calls' with the National Theatre when she met her future husband, David Campbell at a party in Sydney. It was love at first sight. Lisa spent just 3 weeks back in the UK after the tour had finished before relocating Down Under to begin her new life. And she hasn't looked back! Lisa explains how saying 'yes' to opportunities she'd never imagined has brought fulfilment and happiness to her life. And what it's like casting a South Korean production of Moulin Rouge over Zoom. Lady Gaga would be impressed. Lisa is funny, fascinating and a force for good within the entertainment industry. It's a treat to listen to her.
With comedy sketches and news of the first LTO Live Online on Thursday 30 November, it's a packed episode which is very much to the point.
Links to explore:
Sweet Theatre - great for Christmas pressies!
In other news 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 first Patron-only LTO Live Online event is on November 30th and registration is open!
Sign up to be an LTO Patron now at:
Patreon.com/LimitedTimeOnlyPodcast
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
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
It's nearly winter and the hedgehogs are heading into hibernation, while the humans are heading into overdrive. In Episode 2 of Season Three, Esther and Susie explore the threat of burning out - a hot topic at the moment (see what we did there?!)
This week's special guest is Hannah Miller - a Strengths-Based Coach who returns to LTO for the second time! (Susie and Esther are thrilled they didn't scare Hannah off in the first series!) Hannah's company is Sidekick which offers coaching, courses and community - 'the roadmap you need to build for the life you're looking for'. One of Hannah's courses is The Purpose Pursuit for people who feel stuck, at a crossroads, or who are navigating a change in their life. And who's not felt like that at some point? (every day?!) Hannah speaks so articulately about what Burnout and Boreout look like for different people. Hannah is a joy to listen and talk to, and you're guaranteed to feel better about everything once you've heard this interview. Links to Hannah's website and Instagram here:
@hellohannahmiller - Instagram
With comedy sketches, chat and the inspirational Hannah, it's an episode to stave off burnout. Enjoy!
Links to explore:
Emma Gannon - The Success Myth
In other news 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 first Patron-only LTO Live Online event is on November 30th and registration is open!
Sign up to be an LTO Patron now at:
Patreon.com/LimitedTimeOnlyPodcast
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
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
It's a change of seasons of LTO and the first episode is all about...changing seasons (how on earth did they come up with that?!)
Esther & Susie chat stationary, darkness and self-sabotage in a chat that is as silly as you'd expect. With a fair bit of honesty chucked in for good measure. You may well be inspired to buy a planner and floss your teeth. And possibly do a press-up.
In a twist of fate that 12 year old Susie would never have believed possible, the special guest for Episode 1 is Chesney Hawkes, who looks pretty much the same as he did in 1991. Chesney is the consummate guest - funny, inspiring with cracking rockstar anecdotes. He also has apparently endless patience. We still don't know where the balloons came from...
As well as talking about Chesney's big break in Buddy's Song (including a terrifying audition in front of his idol, Pete Townshend) and how he came to sing the Nik Kershaw-penned The One and Only, Chesney tells Susie & Esther how he deals with stress, and about the joys of gigging with his son. Jesus Christ Superstar coming down from heaven on a Yamaha also features. 90s kids, that one's for you.
Links from Chesney's interview:
Chesney's website: chesneyhawkes.com
Nik Kershaw's website: nikkershaw.net
'Panto' the Pilot episode: Panto on YouTube
The episode is topped off with a YouBash; a comedy sketch set in a forest (it's important to get outside at this time of year!); and the voice of the third LTO host. She gets paid in sweets.
Enjoy! And then take your Vitamin D tablets.
Links to explore:
BBC Radio 4 - Just One Thing with Michael Mosley
In other news 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 first Patron-only LTO Live Online event is on November 30th and registration is open!
Sign up to be an LTO Patron now at:
Patreon.com/LimitedTimeOnlyPodcast
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
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Guess who's back..back..back? Back again...gain...gain? LTO's back! Tell your friends...
Yes, Esther and Susie are back for Season 3 of Limited Time Only - the podcast for anyone who feels there aren't enough hours in their life. Every two weeks they'll bring to your ears a mix of chat, comedy sketches, and interviews with interesting people. The guest for episode 1 of the new season is none other than Chesney Hawkes!! Hear the full interview next week including Susie declaring her unrequited love for him. It is only slightly embarrassing...
In other news LTO now has a Patreon page which means you can become an LTO Patron. Patrons get a raft of lush stuff including early bird access to episodes, exclusive bonus content and access to exclusive LTO live events online and in-person. The first Patron-only LTO Live Online event is on November 30th and registration is open!
Sign up to be an LTO Patron now at:
Patreon.com/LimitedTimeOnlyPodcast
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