Park Date

Location: Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghGuests: Alfrun RoseA special episode here for you all. I knew Alfrun Rose's dad Gis and her lovely mum Anna when I was doing music journalism a decade ago. Gis' death is one of the inspirations for Alfie's exquisite play Dead Air. I watched the play at the Edinburgh Fringe and then we chatted about it and life and death in general with the imposing Arthur's Seat and Hollywood Park looming us in the Pleasance Courtyard. Alfie and her sis very sweetly came to my final performance of my comedy show Chaos in The Avocado Aisle on Aug 9 too.Enjoy this lovely episode and love to the whole clan! :)As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Holland Park, LondonGuests: Chris Romer-Lee and Kathryn FerryOkay a lovely special episode for you here with TWO guests for the price of one. The three of us were joined by Peigh Asante of the fab Swim Dem Crew for a talk I hosted on Jun 3 2025.It was a spin off from the Design Museum's Splash! Exhibition and was organised by the amazing Imelda Dooley Hunter.So me, Chris and Kathryn had this chat outside the Design Museum before we went in for the evening talk event. Everything was so fun and if you love lidos, are passionate about access to public space and the social make up of beaches, or if you love art deco pool architecture, then this is one for you.Check out Kathryn's new book about the Seaside, Chris' books about Sea Pools and forthcoming Diving Boards deep dive and why not - my Lido book too! Enjoy :)As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandcomedyTwitter @chrisbeanland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: MAC, Birmingham, UKGuests: Sam Nicoresti and Nathan Cassidy (and Nathan's dad)Ok this is a special Park Date with not one, not two but THREE guests. We recorded a little chat backstage at the Midlands Arts Centre in Birmingham before I hosted the Brum on The Box show where we screened random archive titbits and had a laugh about the crazy telly that was made in Birmingham like Gangsters, Howard's Way, Crossroads, Bullseye, Tiswas, Midlands Today and Pebble Mill at One. Sam Nicoresti starts, Nathan Cassidy comes along and then Nathan's dad joins in too. Sam and Nathan joined onstage for the show and we'll be doing another soon! Watch this space. I also chatted about it on BBC Midlands Today.BTW yes I said Shay Given when I meant Shaw Taylor haha. But I left it in!Bostin'Oh and the Cliff Richard film is called Take Me High.As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandcomedyTwitter @chrisbeanland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!Location: Birmingham, UKGuest: David BaldwinIt's Christmas 2025!It's me and David Baldwin's annual Christmas catch-up. But what's this? Is David buying drugs? And why is there so much traffic as we try to get to the park next to the Mac arts centre? And where are we going to park? Ho ho ho homeless men ask us for money, Balders comes good with the driving and we chat about we've been up to! Merry Christmas! PS this was definitely NOT recorded in November before the gig with Sam Nicoresti and Nathan Cassidy as part of Square Eyes TV Festival. Oh no no no it's definitely Christmas Day. Enjoy!!!! Love from all of us in 2025 and glad tidings for 26! CxAs always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: By some bins, behind the Melia Hotel (there were a few trees around), Gt Portland St, London, UKGuest: Sophie SconciaI took Sophie for a quickie by some bins behind a hotel. It's a little podcast but a funny one! Sophie is amazing and it's no surprise she won the audience vote at the West End New Act Competition a few hours after we did this episode. Check out her Cat Soup night in Chesham :)As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandcomedyTwitter @chrisbeanland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stockwell, London, UKGuest: George WatsonActor and stand up George Watson joins me for this episode as we walk around the green spaces of some council estates in Stockwell, London, while George has a G&T in hand. George has been in Wedding Season, Masters Of The Air and many more and is now killing as a stand up. Maybe he'll be in the short film I'm making?As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandcomedyTwitter @chrisbeanland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elephant Park, London, UKGuest: Claire CoxThe always funny Claire Cox talks us through state school pony clubs, Waitrose, and other middle class problems.Come and the see the show Claire is doing with yours truly at Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Aug 2-9 and 15.45 at PBH's Free Fringe Venue 102 - Brewdog Lothian Road, Edinburgh. It's called Chaos in The Avocado Aisle - 99 Middle Class Problems.Yes OUR SHOW BEGINS THIS SATURDAY AUG 2 IN EDINBURGHHUGE HUGE thanks to all the team at PBH Free Fringe for giving us a shot. Check out all their amazing stuff https://freefringe.org.uk/ and https://www.instagram.com/thefreefringe/And catch Claire playing around the UK too.As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandcomedyTwitter @chrisbeanland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Clapham, London, UKGuest: Caroline McEvoyLet's talk trains with Caroline!Check out her Edinburgh show Train Man this Aug - buy tickets here https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/caroline-mcevoy-train-manCaroline is then also doing Train Man at the Dublin Fringe in Sep!And go to her and Alfie Packham's fab London comedy night, Comedy Bandits in ClaphamAs always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandcomedyTwitter @chrisbeanland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Bunhill Cemetery, London, UKGuest: Richard ParrIt's only JOHN INVERDALE AWARD WINNER Richard Parr isn't it?! We take a look at William Blake's grave. He's not impressed. As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Regent's Park, London, UKGuest: Phil GreenPhil Green joins us on Park Date to chat about his new show about mental health and middle-aged men. And we talk about walking cockapoos in London parks! Check out Phil's great Edinburgh show at the Fringe in Aug.As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandcomedyTwitter @chrisbeanland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Regent's Park, London, UKGuest: Alfie PackhamAlfie Packham tells me about working for the Guardian by day and doing comedy by night. Mixing journalism with comedy is something we have in common. And we get nerdy over Games Workshop. Check out Alfie's great Edinburgh show at the Fringe in Aug.As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandcomedyTwitter @chrisbeanland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elephant Park, London, UKGuest: David IanWow it's our 50th episode! Thanks for coming along for the rideIn this episode David Ian talks us through his upcoming Edinburgh show and the tells us the story of the Queer Comedy ClubAs always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandcomedyTwitter @chrisbeanland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

London Fields, UKGuest: Rosalie MinnittRosalie Minnitt is great!GIVE HER SOME FUNDING! Seriously. I felt bad because she told me she just had some bad news before we did this - and all I can say is, you need to fund her. Her Austen spoof Clementine is great. Or just make it into a great Blackadder-esque sitcom.Anyway thanks Rosalie for chatting and I hope I cheered you up :)As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Birmingham, UKGuest: David BaldwinHappy Holidays!Happy Christmas!Seen all the travel programmes where two ageing comedians go on a journey?Well, have you?Then please enjoy our pilot for a new series of Chris & David's Birmingham Adventure. Yes, these two washed up old f***ers will be going on a journey just like all the other pairs of middle aged white men doing travel shows laced with personal soul searching and a dash of hand wringing too. So join us for a journey that you'll never forget as your Christmas is totally spoiled by the ramblings of two mad old codgers.HAPPY XMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

London, UKGuest: Tom Dinsdale of Audio BullysIt's time for another new episode of Park DateThis is a cheeky spin off from a Metro interview I did with Tom Dinsdale from Audio BullysWe recorded it to put out as a podcast for Park Date so here it is!But you can also read the interview online at metro.co.ukCheers!As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Antrim Gardens, Belsize Park, London, UKGuest: Davina BentleyDavina Bentley is a great comedian and despite her rinsing me for wearing a Hawaiian shirt at her Edinburgh gig a couple of years ago (remember that Davina haha?!) she is one of my favourite comedians in London at the moment.You have to check out her excellent skits on Instagram @davinabentleycomedy where she does brilliant take offs of Love Island, The Crown, and London Lidos. There are also collabs with Freya Mallard, Adam Flood and Rosie Holt and demolitions of middle aged men (oh).Also see her live. She's great.And if you find yerself in a spot o bother wi the old Peelers - give her a call, she's a lawyer too! :)Thanks Davina!PS there is some strong language in this oneCheers!As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kynaston Gardens, London, UKGuest: Freddie HillLots of laughs as me and comedian Freddie Hill talk about movies, music, highbrow jokes, satirising the North London middle classes and running a comedy night.And come to that comedy night you should! Babbling Babel, in Stoke Newington - it's a cracking little comedy club run by Freddie and friends. Check it out. I'll be playing there on Sep 26 too.Cheers FreddieAs always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Bingfield ParkLondon, UKGuest: Stacey EdwardsIt's time for another new episode of Park DateAll you need to know is that you'll need to turn the volume down on this one. It's Stacey Edwards!As Stacey says at one point: "This is like a voice note"Follow her @lestassAs always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Mayville Estate GardensLondonGuest: Harry StachiniWARNING - THERE IS SOME STRONG LANGUAGE IN THIS EPISODE, SO IT'S NOT SUITABLE FOR KIDSWe're back!And our first guest for a new run is Harry Stachini. Catch Harry performing his solo show at Edinburgh Fringe in Aug and also doing his podcast All Made Up LIVE!Yes we ran out of batteries but it was still fun. Cheers HarryAs always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: The Bill Murray and Prebend St ParkLondonGuest: Dec MunroPlease welcome Mr Comedy - Dec Munro - to the podcast. Some of you might know I scratched my itch to do stand up comedy last year and it would not have been possible without the kindness and enthusiasm of this guy. He really did give me the confidence to get on stage that I'd been craving for years and is, like my mum(!), a brilliant teacher.Dec has taught and advised so many people how to do comedy better and not just idiotic wannabes like me but actual famous comics too - directing shows by Stuart Goldsmith and Lara Ricote to name just a couple. We spoke about his teaching and his directing and what makes good live comedy.And Dec also gave us a look behind the curtains at the Bill Murray pub - the ground zero of the London comedy scene which has witnessed performances from anyone who's anyone... and me. He told us about how he and his friends at Angel Comedy together opened this amazing venue. Dec was very sweet in this podcast - asking me questions and even saying that he's had requests to do something like this before but felt like Park Date was the right podcast to spill the tea on. So thanks for talking Dec and see you soon.Find out more about Dec here and if you're a comedian in need of a director or a person who wants to learnt he dark arts of stand up, I urge you to get in touch. He didn't pay me to say that - but Dec I'll forward my bank details if you want to. As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Kings Heath ParkBirmingham, UKGuest: Andy HowlettIt's time for another new episode of Park DatePlease welcome Andy Howlett. Now this is something a little different... we recorded this chat for my When Harry Met Telly podcast series about the infamous film Telly Salavas Looks At Birmingham. We'll still do something with that... but I thought in the meantime you might like to hear the full chat between Me and Andy.Well we recorded in a park so I think it counts! It was in Kings Heath Park, south Birmingham - famous as the location of the BBC Gardener's World garden and where I used to smoke ciggies with my girlfriend Anna (hi Anna!) a lot of years ago.Andy tells me about his amazing film Paradise Lost, about the brutalist library in Birmingham and the Paradise Circus complex that obsessed me too and features in my novel The Wall in The Head. We talk about films, the city, skating and public space.http://andyhowlett.co.ukAs always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Hyde Park (aka Woodhouse Moor)Leeds, UKGuest: David EllisIt's time for another new episode of Park DatePlease welcome David Ellis. David and I chatted about what makes a liveable city and how transport clicks together, from biking to trains. We talked before I did a book talk in Leeds, which I always love to do.And some uni memories came flooding back - I lived here for 3 years while I was studying. Thanks to David for being a great book talk host. And thanks Jack and the brilliant Hyde Park Book Club where I've done two talks now. I will have another book out next year and will be back at HPBC I'm sure :)As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Cannon Hill ParkBimringhamGuest: Catherine O'FlynnIt's time for another new episode of Park DateThis time, well what can I say? Catherine O'Flynn rightly won the Costa First Novel Award for her exceptional debut What Was Lost. The News Where You Are was even better. Honestly I would love to write a screenplay or a TV version of these books, they are just so, so good and I can imagine them bursting into life on screen.So it was an absolute honour to spend an hour with Catherine talking about her work and about Birmingham, and you know what? She is an absolutely lovely as well. Meeting the people whose work you love and then they're also so kind and generous - priceless.Catherine, I'm so sorry for keeping you out in the cold for this one in Birmingham's Cannon Hill Park! We chatted before we did a cool event at Mac showing some classic Birmingham TV shows. And of course we talked about these and about Cliff Richard hover crafting under Spaghetti Junction and Telly Savalas's Looks At Birmingham too.I'll be back at Mac doing another 'Brum on Screen' in November at Square Eyes TV Festival, this time with another special surprise guest. Keep your eyes peeled for more info soon!Find out more about what Catherine is up to here: http://www.catherineoflynn.comAs always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Tashkent, UzbekistanGuests: Nicola Chilton, Maik Novotny and many moreIt's time for another new episode of Park DateOk I thought I'd try something different and record some on the hoof meanderings while I criss-crossed the Uzbek capital of Tashkent with some fellow fans of Soviet modern architecture and design. Then we head out of town to see the weirdest thing I've possibly ever seen - a USSR science project helmed by a 20 storey high sunscope on a mountainside in the desert. A bit fell off and nearly killed me. What a trip.As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: St Mary's Church Yard Moseley, BirminghamGuest: David BaldwinMERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODYAnd Happy holidays wherever you are in the worldDavid Baldwin and I experienced something of A Christmas Carol car crash moment when we both found ourselves killed in surreal circumstances in the run up to Christmas. TEARS PLEASE. A film projector fell on his head and a bucket of prickly pears fell on mine.But it's not all bad because we came back from the dead as two grumpy ghosts of Christmas past. We rose from our slumber in St Mary's Churchyard in Moseley on the eve of Christmas and decided to have a little haunted chat about this and that as we strolled betwixt trees and grave stones on a misty and frosty December night. We reflected on Telly Savalas's incredible true life ghost story Then we went for a curry at Kebabish.Enjoy the holidays and cuddle your loved ones. Hope you all had a great 2023. Park Date was very touched to be nominated twice for Best Comedy and Best Books podcast in the UK Independent Podcast Awards this year.We'll be back with more cracking episodes in the New Year. Peace x As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Beverly Hills ParkLA, USAGuest: Raziq Rauf (and his son!)It's time for another new episode of Park DatePlease welcome my friend and brilliant music journalist and now running writer Mr Raziq Rauf (and his son Alexander!)We messed about outside Beverly Hills Police HQ recreating shots from Beverly Hills Cop then hung out in Beverly Hills Park to talk about Raz's mission to save the butterflies of LA and stalking Ben Affleck on the TMZ tour. Alex lost some colouring pencils along the way - can you look out for them, thanks.Cheers to the Beverly Hilton for their help on this one. They were filming Minx in the pool when I was there - you should go and watch it. Hoping to have Ophelia on the podcast one day :)Raz's Substack: https://runningsucks.substack.comAs always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Dorothea Neff ParkVienna, AustriaGuest: Marvin MangalinoIt's time for another new episode of Park DatePlease welcome Marvin Mangalino. Marvin reminded me of 90s cartoon hero Rude Dog from Rude Dog And The Dweebs. He's a cool dude who runs a bike clothing brand called BBUC and opened one of Vienna's coolest hotels which is crammed with retro stylings and is called Brillantengrund. We went inside to take a look - a first for the show! We had a great chat in one of my favourite cities - Vienna!DANKE Helena and everyone at Visit Vienna who helped with this episode.As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Geraldine Mary Harmsworth ParkLondon, UKGuest: Simon CalderSimon is one of the great travel journalists and he took time out of his busy travelling schedule to talk in the park outside the Imperial War Museum in London. We saw a Tibetan Peace Garden and a Soviet War Memorial and a section of Berlin Wall! And we talked about planes, trains, exotic destinations and a life on the road.Thanks Simon!AND I bring news that Park Date has been shortlisted for not one but TWO awards at the 2023 Independent Podcast Awards on Oct 30. Best Books podcast and Best Comedy podcast! We could not have done this without you, our loyal listeners, so THANKS from the bottom of my heart - Chris xAs always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Princes Street GardensEdinburghGuest: Dane BaptisteIt's time for another new episode of Park DateI caught up with the legend that is Dane Baptiste at the Edinburgh Fringe in Aug 2023 right in the heart of the city in Princes Street GardensAnd this is what we talked about. Enjoy! There are SOME SWEARWORDS IN THIS, be warnedAs always there was a cacophony in the background - drummers, piping bands, tourists, birds, traffic, trams, sirens, wind. Please bear with the ambient noise people, it's festival time!Dane is going on tour so don't miss him in the UK, UAE and Sweden - LIQUORICE LAND! Oh dear DaneAs always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Prospect ParkBrooklyn, NY, USAGuest: Caitlin CookIt's time for another new episode of Park DatePlease welcome Caitlin Cook. Caitlin is a brilliant comedian and song writer who is in Two Thirds of a Threesome and hosts nights at Park Slope's Union Hall, where she's worked with people like Broad City's Illana Glazer - her neighbour! She's produced and directed shows too.But the thing you need to know for now is that her show The Writing on the Stall begins TOMORROW (SEP 6) at the https://www.sohoplayhouse.com/upcoming-events/the-writing-on-the-stall Soho Playhouse in New York. Go and see it!Caitlin and I walked round Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Thanks Caitlin! Check out her website and go ahead and book herAs always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Abney Park CemeteryLondonGuest: Philipp KosteleckyIt's time for another new episode of Park DatePlease welcome Herr Philipp Kostelecky. We talked about the afterlife, graves, comedy greats, comedy as therapy and random crap too. Philipp's show Daddy's Home is on throughout August at Edinburgh FringeCheck out his website hereOh and maaaaybe you'd like to check out my new COMEDY FEED - it's @christopherbeanlandcomedy on Insta and TikTok. I heard you lot wanted MORE FUNNY VIDEOS so I made some. Enjoy....As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Soho Square GardensLondonGuest: Luke KempnerIt's time for another new episode of Park DatePlease welcome Luke Kempner! Man of a million voices. Star of Spitting Image, Murder in Successville, Steph's Packed Lunch, and the very funny Love Island islander impressions on Aftersun (Love Island final is SOON fellow fans).Luke is taking his one man musical Gritty Police Drama to the Edinburgh Festival this August. He has bad shirts like me but a great attitude. Thanks for chatting in the sun in Soho Luke.Check out his website hereOh and maaaaybe you'd like to check out my new COMEDY FEED - it's @christopherbeanlandcomedy on Insta and TikTok. I heard you lot wanted MORE FUNNY VIDEOS so I made some. Enjoy....As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Woodberry WetlandsLondonGuest: Liz GuterbockIt's time for another new episode of Park DateOh this was so much fun. I love Liz Guterbock! We had the funniest chat at Woodberry Wetlands, by the East Reservoir in Stoke Newington, London. We saw robins, I learned about magpies and we argued about raccoons.You know Liz from the Armando Iannucci show Avenue 5 and you should see her stand up too. She's performing at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, at the Pleasance, this August.Find out more about Liz here https://lizguterbock.com/Oh and maaaaybe you'd like to check out my new COMEDY FEED - it's @christopherbeanlandcomedy on Insta and TikTok. I heard you lot wanted MORE FUNNY VIDEOS so I made some. Enjoy....As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Paddington GardensLondonGuest: Sheena BhattessaIt's time for another new episode of Park DatePlease welcome my friend and a great actress and producer, Sheena Bhattessa. Sheena tells us about Casualty, motherhood, managing and editing a magazine, producing a short film and life in Marylebone.As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Hackney DownsLondonGuest: Ben GomoriIt's time for another new episode of Park DateThis time our wonderful guest is Ben Gomori. You can find out all about Ben's DJ dates, remixing and producing and music making, hosting and Pitch-black Playback events on his website https://www.bengomori.com And regarding the last one, you'll notice that I absolutely am incapable of saying it correctly during this episode. Ben has just been doing a global launch for Christine & The Queens' new album with PbPb, which is cool. Christine & The Queens have also been curating this year's Meltdown at the Southbank Centre in London. In fact I was at Meltdown last night watching the frankly amazing Warpaint. Thanks for your time Ben. Go and see him DJ in Ibiza this summer!As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Streatham CemeteryLondonGuest: Mark ThomasIt's time for some new episodes of Park Date. Hello PEOPLEMark Thomas tells us which park he had his first snog in and then we talk about the history of Streatham Cemetery and other South London parks, plus Mark shares some anecdotes and tells us what he's up to next. And one thing you won't want to miss is his Gaffa Tapes show at Edinburgh Festival in August. Thanks to the wonderful Bex for organising this one :)As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Barangaroo ReserveSydney, AustraliaGuest: Timothy GrayIt's the final episode of Season 3!And what better way to go out than with this great dispatch from Sydney. I'm joined by Timothy Gray - poet, radio presenter, musician, guide, cultural ambassador, elder and all around good guy. Tim is a Gumbayngirr/Wiradjuri/Bidjigal man based in Redfern, Sydney.We strolled through Barangaroo Reserve on the shores of Sydney Harbour, talking about the history of this poignant place near to where the British first arrived in Australia. We talk about the stories of the area and its transition from docks to park, about art and about natural landscapes, spirits, ghosts, cultures and politics - and the people who've lived longest on this island. Thanks so much for contributing Tim.I hope you loved this season. Stay tuned for SEASON FOUR - coming this summer!And don't forget to check out my new book City Parks, which is out this week! :)As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.comHere's some code for the British Podcast Awards c455f3a495c33f2d6664f0325e0dd22d8a9d3520Code: c455f3a495c33f2d6664f0325e0dd22d8a9d3520 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Columbus ParkNew York, NYGuest: Alex ProbaHere's a lovely chat with Alex Proba - noted designer and fascinating creative. We were on the baseball field at Columbus Park in Lower Manhattan with some funky Chinese background music and guys around us playing cards and doing tai chi. Anna Delvey's name might have come up too...As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Central ParkNew York, NYGuest: Rolando PujolWell this one was a joy. The wonderful Rolando Pujol from ABC 7 TV talks to me as we stroll through Central Park in New York City. We chat about the mom n pop shops, diners, drive-thru, dives, malls, motels and mid century design that inspired him to create his Retrologist newsletter and website. Oh and how the media and news landscape has changed!Rolando, we gotta make a movie where we drive across America looking at Pizza Huts, Arby's, Arthur Treachers and all the rest, while staying in vintage motels like the Starlight. Are you in?https://www.instagram.com/rolandopujolAs always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Green ParkLondonGuest: Alex HaddowAfter hanging out with Alex at Edinburgh, Shepherd's Bush Empire and the always glamorous Dulwich Hamlet FC Comedy Club (Hamlet Comedy Club) it was time to do a Park Date. So we did. At Green Park. Alex told us she missed Arctic Monkeys at Reading but she's got her Indie Amnesty night (7th April @thealbionroomsmargate / 14th April @swg3glasgow / 6th May @21soho.sq)...and naturally some killer solo shows - Not My Finest Hour. Go Alex! Thanks MATT for all the help on this episode - go to Hamlet Comedy and see John Robins in Jun As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Brockwell ParkLondonGuest: Harriet KemsleyHappy Valentine's Week, lovers and friends!Harriet Kemsley is super funny - check out her Honeysuckle Island live shows and some great porn-related jokes on Live at The Apollo, and she's great on House of Games and Question Team too. Thanks for chatting Harriet! And for pushing the recorder buttons! The S Club 7 DVD is still looking for a home though...As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Hyde ParkLondonGuest: Shazia MirzaIt's just me, Shazia Mirza and the bloody wind - as Shazia gets in a time machine to recall her brushes with fame on children's TV and then becoming a teacher and teaching Dizzee Rascal, plus we chat about her opening the Commonwealth Games and meeting The Queen. The Brummie comedian and writer joins me for a lovely Hyde Park stroll.As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Bronte ReserveBronte, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaGuest: Therese SpruhanWelcome to Australia where I chat to Therese Spruhan about her book The Memory Pool, swimming, and her family history - including a vintage photo snapped right in the very park we'd been standing in at Bronte in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: St James's ParkLondonGuest: Gbenga AdelekanMetronomy's bassist, DJ, author, musician and nice guy Gbenga talks about his son's charity record (ravisdream.com) and more - while we endure a very loud 21 gun salute and some brass bands on horseback.As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.comMusic is by Joel Cummins and Andy Farrag. The track is called Cavemen of The Future.Get in touch with ideas, comments, guest proposals if you're a PR, and sponsorship and advertising enquiries.Please do get in contactWebsiteparkdate.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Location: City Centre GardensBirminghamGuest: David BaldwinMERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!It's Boxing Day and here's Part 2 of our 2022 Christmas Special and yes my nose was blocked when we recorded this.Don't forget Season 3 is coming very soon.....As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.comMusic is by Joel Cummins and Andy Farrag. The track is called Cavemen of The Future.On this episode...♫Extra Music By♫●Ikson – Christmas●Song – https://youtu.be/MkDUYTjSEVgGet in touch with ideas, comments, guest proposals if you're a PR, and sponsorship and advertising enquiries.Please do get in contactWebsiteparkdate.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: City Centre GardensBirminghamGuest: David BaldwinMERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!Here's Part 1 of our 2022 Christmas Special and yes my nose was blocked when we recorded this.*PART 2 DROPS TOMORROW*As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.comMusic is by Joel Cummins and Andy Farrag. The track is called Cavemen of The Future.On this episode...♫Extra Music By♫●Ikson – Christmas●Song – https://youtu.be/MkDUYTjSEVgGet in touch with ideas, comments, guest proposals if you're a PR, and sponsorship and advertising enquiries.Please do get in contactWebsiteparkdate.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*There is a rude word in this episode that rhymes with kitties*Location: Well Street CommonHackney, LondonGuest: Christopher BigginsWhat else can I say? It's Biggins!As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.comMusic is by Joel Cummins and Andy Farrag. The track is called Cavemen of The Future.Get in touch with ideas, comments, guest proposals if you're a PR, and sponsorship and advertising enquiries.Please do get in contactWebsiteparkdate.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A SPOOKY SPECIAL EPISODE FOR HALLOWEEN......Location: King Kong Park and St Paul's SquareBirminghamGuest: David BaldwinMy comedy companion David Baldwin re-animated himself, dragged his torpid body from the tomb in which he sleeps, and scampered out of his stately pile - Solihull Castle - to grace us with his presence in the less salubrious surroundings of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter as we pondered the King Kong Kopy, the weird little temporary park it sat in and the backstreets of the industrial city.Scary statues were one thing - but in the St Paul's Graveyard we talked about the Exorcist and saw a half bull-half human as things began to get weird. Then at the end - well, you'll have to listen. Because I haven't heard from or seen him since....David Baldwin WAS a comedy writer, journalist and film programmerNB we recorded this in July so yes the Halloween theme is slightly stretching itNB2 Who thinks I should make the Telly Savalas podcast?NB3 On Site WILL be my next podcast, live from various building sites :)As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.comMusic is by Joel Cummins and Andy Farrag. The track is called Cavemen of The Future.Get in touch with ideas, comments, guest proposals if you're a PR, and sponsorship and advertising enquiries.Please do get in contactWebsiteparkdate.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location: Golden Lane Estate GardensCity of LondonGuest: Chris PetitIf you have a poster of Radio On like me then you'll love this one. Chris Petit talks about road movies, cars, music and noirish novels set against a backdrop of political posturing and cultural laziness. Chris worked with Iain Sinclair on London Orbital and Iain put me in touch. Thanks Iain!Chris been active in the underground since the 70s in journalism, film, art, books and ideas and is a true original.There is some strong language in this episode - swearing and strong as in powerful use of words. Brace yourself. It's good.As always GRAZIE to Lucia Scazzocchio, Luke Jones (do listen to his brilliant podcast https://southgirlproductionmusic.com/category/podcast-production/), Rosie Wilby (https://www.instagram.com/breakupmonologues/?hl=en) and Mae-Li Evans for encouragement, production support and advice. There would be no podcast without these people. THANKS GUYS. Park Date is about mixing the silly with the serious so do listen out for the original comedy we're slotting in between and after the interviews (which are hopefully pretty funny themselves). Do review, subscribe and like. Namecheck as many trees as possible in your reviews and make them as surreal as possible - I have a very nice prize to give out to the writer of the funniest review.Please follow us on socialsInstagram @parkdatepodcastTwitter @parkdatepodcastMore about Christopher Instagram @christopherbeanlandTwitter @chrisbeanlandchristopherbeanland.comMusic is by Joel Cummins and Andy Farrag. The track is called Cavemen of The Future.Get in touch with ideas, comments, guest proposals if you're a PR, and sponsorship and advertising enquiries.Please do get in contactWebsiteparkdate.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.