The Bakery Bears Radio Show

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 134 In this special episode of the show, join Dan and Kay as they take you for a walk in Swaledale. Along the way they discover the 'Coast to Coast Path', take a tour of Richmond and pop into a gorgeous cheese shop in search of something lovely. This is a cross over episode with our 'Winter Walks' series which will be available to watch within our next 'Video Show'. This is though a different audio edit, so whilst you see more in Friday's visual show, there's lots more chat here that doesn't appear in that episode. Join Kay & Dan this time as they: Takes you for a walk through Swaledale in search of cheese Find the coast to coast path as they head to Richmond Take a walk down the old main street and discover a wonderful festive shop Walk around Castle Walk and take a look at the Culloden Tower Head to the 'Cheese Press' and buy some smoked 'Swaledale' and 'Alp Blossom' Walk back to their cabin to try the cheese Mention 'The Search for Robin Hood' https://www.patreon.com/posts/aysgarth-falls-100236347 We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 133 In this special episode, join Dan and Kay as they take a walk through the history of their relationship. They take you to the place they properly met and walk to many locations which played an integral part in their relationship.  Join Kay & Dan this time as they: Takes you for a walk through York and share with you how they met  Take you to some key locations in their first meetings  Walk along the River Ouse and visit Museum Gardens  Visit the Minster and share some memories of the fire of 1984  We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454    

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 132 Forty years ago Dan went to the cinema with his Mum and had an experience that has stayed with him for a lifetime. In this episode of the Radio Show we talk about that visit, we discuss the magic of the cinema and we look forward to a date next week when Kay and Dan will go see that movie again. Join Kay & Dan this time as they: Welcome you to a wonderful walk on an autumnal morning & talk about their upcoming date to the cinema Share the story of Dan’s first watching of ‘Back to the Future’ & discuss the impact the movie had on both of their lives Talk about the impact of positive messages in movies Discuss the disappearance of the cinema where Dan saw it and its links to the Jorvik Viking Centre Talk about Kays confusion with time travel movies & discuss Grease & Dirty Dancing and the novelty of Video Shops Talk about film scores and how much they add to watching a film Discuss the magic of the cinema from trailers to the lady with the ice creams & Kay shares her love of westerns We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 131 So the moment has come, which many people dread and some of course look forward to. Dan has turned 50! In this episode which was recorded this morning, Dan and Kay discuss being nifty at fifty. They share with you some of the celebrations from last week and they discuss a recent breakthrough they made in Kay's battles with anxiety. Join Kay & Dan this time as they: Welcome you to another road trip show as we travel home from Dans 50th birthday celebrations Discuss the 1950’s and if that was the best decade to live in Share some of the thoughts of their parents on the 1950’s including the marriage of Kays parents in 1956 Talk about the feelings they both experienced turning fifty Share a little of Dan’s mums back story and how her life really stayed at 50 Share some stories from birthdays passed and talk about the benefits of being a youngest child Talk about exercise and how they wish they had realised earlier in life how important it was Discuss the meal they had at York Minster Refectory and the memories it brought back https://www.yorkminsterrefectory.co.uk Mention the impact Tai Chi is having on their lives Discuss Kay’s anxiety and the recent breakthrough they have had in improving things We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 130 This is a show all about Autumn. It is without doubt our favourite season of the year. From the food we eat to the movies we watch, we get into it all. We also delve into the reasons why Autumn is so enchanting for us and it all stems from our childhood..... Join Kay & Dan as they: Welcome you to a super seasonal walk Discuss the start of the school year and their love of not having to do a school run anymore & talk about the challenges of transitioning from Primary to Secondary School Announce that Autumn is their Hallmark season Mention October Kiss https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5076032/  Sweet Autumn  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13057170/ Pumpkin Everything https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21413684/ 3 Beds 2 Bath 1 Ghost https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28818121/ Love on a Limb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5968910/ Talk about why they both love Autumn so much. They discuss the sounds of Autumn and the events of Autumn Share their memories of Autumnal food Talk about the rhythms of life forced on you by tradition Discuss seasonal reading and autumnal books. Kay mentioned https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_(novel) We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 129 A short time ago Kay celebrated a big birthday, it presented a huge amount of mental challenges which disappeared once the date passed. Dan is now approaching the same big birthday and is feeling many of the things Kay did. So in this episode we discuss the invention of 'Time'. Where did it come from and why do we focus on key 'ages'. Along the way we look at the positives and negatives of understanding time and we agree on a great way forward! Join Kay & Dan as they: Welcome you to their first walk in months with coats on and talk about the trees they see on their walk Discuss the Human League Uncover the history of time and its links to the Egyptians Talk about the mental challenges Kay encountered as she approached her fiftieth birthday Discuss the history of time and how its has been used by people in a positive and a negative way Talk how humans perceive time and how animals possibly perceive time Discuss memories and how best to enjoy them We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 128 In today's brand new audio show we delve into what makes the perfect cup of tea and coffee. It's nearly one hundred episodes since we discussed this last and much has changed. Kay has a brand new favourite tea, Dan has discovered a new coffee and most shocking of all, Kay is drinking coffee again! All this plus a spelt flour side track...... Join Kay & Dan as they: Take you for a summer walk passed their new railway station Discuss spelt flour and share with you the problem they had with Doves Farm Flour Shares with you Kays 2025 method of making a perfect cup of tea Discuss teapots and how best to use them Share their thoughts on the best type of cup or mug to drink tea or coffee Discuss the milk before or after debate Share with you the story behind their new railway station and the links to the first passenger railway line ever Talk through their current favourite brands of proper tea and peppermint tisane Discuss the change Kay has made recently in her favourite tea! Tell you how Kay has come to start drinking coffee now every so often! Share with you the wonderful coffee roasters ‘Pilgrims Coffee’ on Lindisfarne We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 127 About a year ago we began a new life as 'Empty Nesters'. Our daughter Bryony departed for University and our life changed forever. In today's show you join us as we bring her home for the summer. We reflect on her first year at University and we talk about the highs and lows of this new period of life. Join Kay & Dan as they: Welcome you to York and the end of their first year as ‘Empty nesters’ Reflect on their daughter Bryonys first year away from home Discuss how it has effected all their lives Look back on the rollercoaster of parenthood through primary and secondary education in the UK Talk through the impact of a change in a routine Discuss the feelings of rediscovery of themselves this year Analyse the challenge of the constantly changing job of being a parent Talk through how impressed they have been with University edition in the UK Discuss inspiration and how spectacular seeing it appear in their daughter Bryony We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 126 We are very excited to be back with a brand new audio show. This time we reflect on our recent trip to Lindisfarne, a tidal island off the coast of Northumberland. It has a unique 'vibe', so much so that it is regularly used as a movie location and on TV shows. We also talk about our upcoming series, 'The Story of Holy Island'. Join Kay & Dan as they: Talk about Dans aversion to insect bites and discuss characters from North & South Look back on their recent trip to Lindisfarne, discuss where and what Lindisfarne is and remember their first trips there Talk through the contrasts of visiting for a day and staying there over night and compare Lindisfarne with Amity Island    Discuss Coves Haven Beach & St Cuthberts Beach Talk about their trip to St Cuthberts Island Discuss how it became known as Holy Island Mention Time Teams Episode from Holy Island https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0957389/ Mention Lindisfarne Mead https://www.lindisfarnemead.com/about/ Mention Pilgrims Coffee https://www.pilgrimscoffee.com We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 125 After a short break we're back with a regular run of 'Radio Shows'. Dan is a bibliophile but he had never listened to an audiobook until this year. In this episode he shares with you his thoughts in what has been a surprising journey. Kay shares how she started listening to audiobooks and when she listens. We also talk about the importance of narrators and share some frustrations with over used storylines. Join Kay & Dan as they: Talk about the birds and mention the Merlin ID bird app Mention their new garden show which debuted last month https://www.patreon.com/posts/flower-border-128744949 Discuss the latest issue of their magazine Knitability https://www.patreon.com/posts/summer-of-issue-128753497 Share their thoughts on audiobooks Kay talks about her journey into starting listening to audio books Dan shares with you his thoughts after listening to an audio book for the very first time Discuss some the books they have listened to this year Review Winter Solstice Talk about the importance of a great narrator in the enjoyment of an audio book Discuss some the things they loved and some of the things they didn’t love about the book Share some of their favourite fiction books which they might try on audio book Talk about some their frustrations with modern story lines We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 124 Our daughter Bryony has recently been applying for part time jobs. In the process of supporting her through that, we have seen lots of example job interview questions from 2025. We were amused and surprised by what we read, so we thought it would be fun to try and answer some of these questions on the show. From when we pack our suitcase to how we handle stress, this is such a surprising show! Join Kay & Dan as they: Talk about their daughter Bryony and her quest for a part time job  Discuss the types of questions asked at job interviews today and how they would answer them Talk about how they create new ideas whatever the challenge may be Shares their thoughts on favourite biscuits Reflect on stressful situations and how they approach getting through them  Discuss technology and the challenges embracing it can present as well as the benefits  Talk about some of their childhood challenges and how it effected their adult lives  Reflect on their journey with Bakery Bear productions and how fortunate they feel to be in a job they adore  We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 123 In September 2023 we took the bold step of beginning our first proper garden. After eighteen months, how are things going? In this episode we recap the story of the start of our garden, we share with you the flowers we planted and we update you on the progress. We also reflect on the impact of gardening on our lives over the last year and half. Join Kay & Dan as they: Talk about their new found love of post boxes…… https://www.postalmuseum.org/blog/royal-cyphers-on-letterboxes/  Discuss the change in weather and Kays new summer cardigan  Talk about Dans childhood cardigan and the fun his brothers made fun of it  Share with you some of the wonderful sights they are seeing as Spring progresses  Recap the story of their garden which they planted in 2023  Mention the Rise & Fall of the Monasteries series https://www.patreon.com/posts/rise-fall-of-1-78011221 Share with you all the flowers they planted, what worked and what didn’t  Reflect on the impact a year and half of gardening has had on their lives  Discuss the lack of cared for gardens that seems to be more common today  Update you on their year without Amazon quest  We'll see you in two weeks with our next Radio Show! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 122 Dan and Kay are back with a brand new audio show. This time they're talking about balance. Since their daughter left for University they have been living a very different life, without realising it they neglected balance. Thankfully they realised and took steps to resolve the situation. In this episode they talk about their experiences. Join Kay & Dan as they: Tell the story of their recent brush with a jet wash  Discuss the change to British Summer Time and the impact it had on their daughter Bryony    Discuss balance and its importance in all things  Talk about their experiences since their daughter left for University  Discuss how they realised things weren’t right and how they got back on track  Share some of the things they have done together to restore some balance  Mention a walk in Jervaulx which appeared in a series we produced from 2023 https://www.patreon.com/posts/peter-jervaulx-4-82024375  Talk about some of the lessons they have learnt from the start of 2025 We mentioned The Bakery Bears Picnic https://youtu.be/VGYJ7sXeUPg?si=ZccbqrkZq7gfeWfc  We mentioned Walking the Dales https://bakerybears.com/walking-the-dales/  Told you about Jervaulx Abbey tearooms https://www.jervaulxabbey.com/visit-us-tearooms/  Mentioned Harrison Spinks https://www.harrisonspinks.co.uk  We'll see you in two weeks with our next Radio Show! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 121 We are very pleased to return with a brand new walk in weather that is showing signs of spring! Yes, join us today for a country stroll and as we look out for new flowers appearing, we talk about our year of trying to buy local. Join Kay & Dan as they: Welcome you to a wonderful walk in a world that is springing to life with birds and flowers Discuss Dan’s habit of talking to himself Talk through their personal loves for a care free life Discuss their journey to try and turn away from online deliveries Mention the delivery companies they love Talk through the impact of less deliveries and buying local Look out for any flowers that they see along their walk Discuss how much happier they are feeling so far Talk about Primula Cheese Spread and Dairylea Discuss the impact of online sales on the book industry Kay mentioned ‘A Mothers Promise’ https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/renee-salt/a-mothers-promise/9781399625432/ We'll see you in on April 4th 2025 with our next Radio Show! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 120 We are so thrilled to return with our latest Radio Show! In this show we talk about our new approach to making shows, we share our thoughts on focused work, then we review Gladiator II and give you a mini review of Conclave! Join Kay & Dan as they: Welcome you to a ‘road’ show as they travel back from a weeks location filming Talk about the history of their location filming and how the production process has changed Remember the filming of their 2024 Advent Calendar Reflect on their first ever week long location shoot and talk about how its made them feel Discuss focused work and how much more productive it has made them Reference Episode 109 of the Radio Show and our discussion about the movie Gladiator Give you a full review of Gladiator II Let you know exactly what they thought the movie Talk a little bit about the movie Conclave and give you a mini review Mention ‘New Adventures of the Bakery Bears’ https://bakerybears.com/new-adventures/  Talk about ‘Walking the Dales’ https://bakerybears.com/walking-the-dales/  Mention ‘Walking the Wall’ https://www.patreon.com/posts/halton-chesters-61711550  We'll see you in two weeks with our next Radio Show! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 119 It's our second show of the year so a perfect time to let you know all the books we are looking forward to reading this year! We also share with you the books we have already read this year. Join Kay & Dan as they: Set out on their walk and meet a Robin on the way Discuss their love of herons and other long legged birds Talk about Dans first audio book experience Discuss their first books of the year Talk through some of the books they plan to read this year Discuss abridged and unabridged books Dan mentions a great first history book of Great Britain We mentioned: The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Redwall by Brian Jacques The Willows in Winter by William Horwood The Battle of Britain by James Holland Small Island by Philip Parker Under a Guilded Sky by Imogen Martin To the Wild Horizon by Imogen Martin The Mountains Between Us by Imogen Martin A World Beneath the Sands by Toby Wilkinson The Rise & Fall of Ancient Egypt by Toby Wilkinson The Last Dynasty by Toby Wilkinson The Story of Egypt by Joann Fletcher Cleopatras Needle by Ann Mustoe Alexandria by Islam Issa Alexandria: The Quest for the Lost City by Edmund Richardson The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt We'll see you in two weeks with our next Radio Show! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 118 After our festive break we are so excited to be back with a brand new year of Radio Shows. We begin today with a walk to the Post Office and a chat about television. We reminisce about the shows of our youth and discuss the benefits of choice. We ask the question can there sometimes be too much choice? Join Kay & Dan as they: Dan talks about his new Adidas Terrex walking shoes Discuss how much they are looking forward to Spring thanks to their garden Talk a little bit about the Radio Times and the TV Times Discuss the TV shows they used to look out for growing up Talk about destination TV when you knew millions of people were watching at the same time as you! Discuss the evolution of TV in the UK, do other countries have a TV licence? Mention Kays Hot Cross Bun Loaf https://www.patreon.com/posts/hot-cross-bun-ep-99245624  We'll see you in two weeks with our next Radio Show! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 117 We are so excited to return with a very special episode of the show! You may have seen our 'Winter Walk's' series which we debuted on the 13th of December in our 'Christmas Special' video show. This was a cross over show with our 'Radio Show'. When the cameras stopped rolling the mic's stayed on so join Dan and Kay for a very special walk in the Howardian Hills. Join Kay & Dan as they: Set out from the historic village of Coneysthorpe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coneysthorpe  Walk along the old roadway used by the staff of Castle Howard in the early 19th century Discuss their favourite festive music, food and movies  Visit Castle Howard Gardens and take a walk around the Walled Garden Mentions our ‘Christmas at York Minster’ from our ‘New Adventures’ series which you can watch here https://www.patreon.com/posts/32394172 Mentions ‘The Bakery Bears Advent Calendar 2024’ Day 6 which you can watch here https://www.patreon.com/posts/day-6-bakery-116515653  Mention 'Kays Handmade Christmas' https://www.patreon.com/posts/kays-handmade-2-59321395  We'll see you on the 23rd January with our next Radio Show! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 116 So what would be our perfect weekend if travel was no obstacle? Where would we go and what would we do? That’s what we reveal to each other and to you in today’s show. Join Kay & Dan as they: Welcome you to a lovely autumnal walk to the Post Office Discusses Kay’s new shoes and how they are taking a little while to break in Mentions her a recent wonderful experience with the postal service Discuss their perfect weekends. We mentioned Airlie Beach, Australia https://www.australia.com/en-gb/places/whitsundays-and-surrounds/guide-to-airlie-beach.html  Old Cataract Hotel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Cataract_Hotel  SS Karnak (aka SS Sudan) https://www.steam-ship-sudan.com/en/  Les Hirondelles https://leshirondelles.co.uk  Domme https://www.visit-dordogne-valley.co.uk/discover/cultural-heritage/villages-to-visit-in-2018/domme  Abu Simbel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Simbel  The Forum Hotel in Rome https://www.hotelforum.com/en/  The Pyramids https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_pyramids  Karnak Temple https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karnak  The Roman Forum https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Forum  L’Escala https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27Escala  Empúries https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empúries  Bay of Roses https://www.visitlescala.com/en/lescala-and-the-most-beautiful-bays-in-the-world  The Pantheon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantheon,_Rome  Pompeys Temple https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre_of_Pompey  We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454 Follow the Bakery Bears on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bakerybears/

Welcome to the 'Bakery Bears Radio Show' Episode 115 We are excited today to bring you a listener request episode. Our life is built around creativity, from designing knitting patterns to creating tutorial series. From producing our bi-weekly lifestyle to show to creating series like 'England: A Castle Nation'. How do we stay creative? In this episode we try and find out. Join Kay & Dan as they: Welcome you to a windy autumnal walk to out local grocery shop Discuss how Kay stays creative when she is designing a new knitting pattern  Talk through how they create an environment to best empower creativity  Share stories of when creativity has been hard to find and how they rectified the situation  Discuss a Dan's approach to staying creative  Head into their local supermarket in search of a very specific salad and some bread..... We'll see you soon with our next Radio Show! You can find past episodes of the Radio Show here: On Podbean : https://bakerybearsradioshow.podbean.com On Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-radio-show/id1474815454 Follow the Bakery Bears on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bakerybears/