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Cornucopia Podcast 17: Free by Three Special

November 19th, 2009 · Podcasts

seventeentitleThe meaning of ‘Three’ is all about the union of two parts to create a unique whole. That point of union forms the fruit of knowledge; it is our access point to unlimited potential. Because if ‘One’ represents force, and ‘Two’ represents an opening, then ‘Three’ is the Podcast 17 Imagebirthing of true wisdom through a forced opening.

So, let us ‘force your opening’ with the “Free by Three” special. Starting with “Falling”, a tale about the denial of gravity. Then later on you’ll hear us helping the public with “The Poetry Technical Support Line” and lastly, we’ll tell you about an object which everybody truly desires. We call it, “The Macguffin”

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Credits: Written and Directed Peter Beeston.
“Falling” was read by Tim Rutherford
“The Poetry Technical Support Line” was read by Iain Chandler
“The Macguffin” was read by Dina Lees
The podcast was presented by Clea Langton
Copyright © 2009. A Cornucopia Production.

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The Cornucopia Halloween Special II

October 31st, 2009 · Full Radio Show

cornucopiahalloweenOn Hallowe’en the thing
you must do
Is pretend that nothing
can frighten you
An’ if somethin’ scares you
and you want to run
Jus’ let on like
it’s Hallowe’en fun.

‘Cornucopia Radio’ returned to the airwaves of Sheffield Live! 93.2fm on the 31st of October to present another six hour ‘Halloween Marathon’, starting at 1am and finishing at the first light of 7am. The show featured brand new original short stories, plays, monologues, sketches and Halloween music.

Instead of giving you the full six hours; on this page you can listen to a special one hour production of all the best bits from the entire evening: (Warning: this programme might contain material some people could find offensive)

The Halloween Special 2009:

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Credits: Produced, Written and Edited by Peter Beeston. Additional material written by Andrew Calow .
Performed By: Andrew Martin, Andy Finnerty, Graham Rodgers, Carol Mac,  Andrew Hopton, Alan Robinson, David Cox, and Deena Lees.
Copyright © 2009 – A Cornucopia Production


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Cornucopia Podcast 16

October 23rd, 2009 · Podcasts

16We’ll start with long slow phone-call before we move onto an empty restaurant, there’s a guinea pig… in a bowl of soup….yeah that’s right…soup!

16pictureThen we’ll wait, we’ll let you try to take in what you’ve just heard. Then boom! You’re in deep space, didn’t see that one coming; did you? We’ll knock you down on the ground with a quick one-two! Dog sedatives and Junking the Junk. You won’t know what hit you.

Finally, you’ll think it’s all over, after all why wouldn’t it be? But you’re wrong, ’cause you’ve forgotten about a little trip to the dentist, haven’t you?

Oh, you didn’t forget about it? Sorry our mistake.

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Credits: Produced, Written and Edited by Peter Beeston. Additional material written by Phil Mason and Andrew Calow
Performed By: Laura Rae, Roy Powell, Andrew Martin, Stephen Bullivant, Andrew Hopton, Alan Robinson, Peter Beeston, Phill Mason, Rex Davies, Wendy Davies, Chris Cockburn, Colin Empson, Nick Card & Paul Brunt.
Musical Tracks: Ergo Phizmiz performing Rolands Vegners & Nora Keyes performing Prisoner
Copyright © 2009 – A Cornucopia Production

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Old Funding Appeal Skit

October 14th, 2009 · Extra Audio

benjamin-zephaniahEarlier this year we were helping out “Sheffield Live!” with its spring ‘funding appeal week’. We did this by creating a collection of new jingles and skits to play each and every day. One of these items concerned the very real and very serious plight the effects anybody that works here at “Sheffield Live!”

And that problem is………Benjamin Zephaniah!!!

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Cornucopia Podcast 15

September 21st, 2009 · Podcasts

15Three important characters stand on a windy hilltop. One is known as Rock, the strongest and bravest of the group. Another calls herself Scissors; she is as sharp as she is deadly. Finally, struggling to avoid being blown away; we find Paper. He is flat. He is nothing else. rockElsewhere a string puppet is entering a brothel for the first time in his life. He wants to bang wood (without getting a splinter!). But he is just too damn shy. Somewhere, a TV plays to itself in a shop window. The show Backpeddle is just starting; yet again somebody will have to atone for crimes levelled against it by the British press. Across the road, Pam is opening up her pet shop for another day. As she does, she spots a pantomime horse crossing the road; the pantomime horse is going for a job interview; he knows the role is already his.

Do all these events have anything in common? Well, they might…

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Credits: Produced, Written and Edited by Peter Beeston. Additional material written by Nick Card, Phil Mason and Andrew Martin.
Performed By: Peter Beeston, Nick Card, Phill Mason, Gillian Langley, Andrew Martin, George Webster, Rex Davies, Wendy Davies, Barry Fisher, Stephen Bullivant, Kerry Marriott. End Musical Track: Singing Sadie – Everyone In Town Wants You Dead
Copyright © 2009 – A Cornucopia Production

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Cornucopia Podcast 14: Fishing

June 30th, 2009 · News, Podcasts

Podcast 14‘Fishing’ tells the story of a son’s last ditch attempts at connection and reconciliation with his dying father Frank; who as the cancer takes over his body, is becoming increasingly bitter and frustrated at the prospect of losing control over what little time he has left. In the hospice, he dreams Fishingbotof one last “adventure” of his own, a return to one of his favourite fishing spots to ‘hit’ a Tench or two and sink a Pint of Kington’s at ‘The Royal’.

Realising that time is of the essence, Phil ‘kidnaps’ his Father from the clutches of ward sister “Eva Braun” and on a hired narrow-boat and borrowed time, the two men embark on a journey of discovery revolving around the only activity they ever shared – Fishing. As they make their journey along the rivers and canals, the two men learn some painful home truths as long held secrets and opinions rise to the surface and with time running out, Phil is forced to reassess his commitment to the trip and ultimately his Father. Can he make it to the bitter end or will his selfish, middle class sensibilities betray them both?

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CAST

Phil Barton David Reid
Frank Barton Christopher Bellamy
Kath Kerry Marriott
Sheila Lynn Rishworth
Doctor Wendy Davies
Nurse Bently Sangita Basudev
Auxiliary Nurse Rex Davies
Man on Canal Nick Card
 Man in Chip Shop Jason Turner
Brenda Becky Virgo

Credits: Written By Paul Kenny.
Edited, Produced and Directed by Peter Beeston
Copyright © 2009 – A Cornucopia Production.

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Cornucopia Podcast 13

May 16th, 2009 · Podcasts

pod13There’s nothing worse the employment discrimination. A person should always be judged on the ability to do the job they’ve applied for. Sex, colour, disability; these issues should never, ever be a consideration. Which is why during the interview process for our new human resources assistant, I did my very best to make sure I viewed everybody on an equal and fair playing field. So when Dobbin came in, I viewed him in the same way I would any other potential employee. I mean yes, he was pantomime horse; that was obvious. He had those big comedy eyes with the large fluttery eyebrows but he arrived early for the interview and presented an impressive CV. He wore a sign around his neck saying “One clip-clop for yes” “Two clip-clops for no”. The interview went incredibly well and I was very impressed by the ‘clip-clops‘ he gave…

Oh by the way, this podcast has a little DIY, Snooker, TV licensing letters and some care of the elderly; just thought you’d like to know.

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Credits: Produced, Written and Edited by Peter Beeston. Additional material written by Jason Turner, Phill Mason and Graham Marshall.
Performed By: Peter Beeston, Nick Card, Jason Tuner, Phill Mason, Chris Drury & David Cox. Musical Interludes by: Cassetteboy
Copyright © 2009. A Cornucopia Production.

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Corncuopia Podcast 12: The House

April 16th, 2009 · Podcasts

Podcast 12You stand in front of the door. You hand held in mid-air, posed to knock upon the harsh wooden surface. But you don’t. You barely move at all. Instead, you let the gentle summer breeze wash over you. You’re scared! Scared of entering “The House”…

“The House” is a new concept poetry play. Previously produced by the ‘Cornucopia Team’ as an album release for ‘Amnesty International’ and now available as an exclusive podcast.

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Starring:
Nick Card: Poetry, Prose & lead Vocals
Geoffrey Card: The Landlord
David Zezulka: Prospective Tennant
Jess Falk: Additional House Viewer“
All I Need is Love and Dangermouse”, Music by Robert Card and Backing Vocals by Sheila Card

Production:
Nick Card: Writer, Producer, Editor
Peter Beeston: Sound Engineer, Production Assistant, Script Editor
Thanks to: Jamie Stephenson, Claire Shanahan, Wakefield Poetry Access Group & Amnesty International.
Copyright © 2009 – A Cornucopia Production.

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Amnesty Benefit Event

March 30th, 2009 · Extra Audio

On the 23rd of February 2009 a collection of local comedians, poets and performers came together in Sheffield to celebrate a new poetry album by ‘Nick Card‘ and raise lots of money for Amnesty International. The album was co-produced by ourselves here at ‘Cornucopia Radio’ and we were also heavily involved in organising the charity night.

Around 200 hundred pounds was raised for a very good cause, and you can listen to some of the highlights from the live show here right here. The night featured: Owen Barber, Rex Davies, Becky Virgo, Richard Crowther, Matt & Russ, Matt MacAteer, Phil Hartley, ‘Random Acts’ & Nick Card.

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Cornucopia Podcast 11: Music Special

March 21st, 2009 · Podcasts

podcast11The first instalment of an occasional series where we play some excellent music from a selection of our good friends and Cornucopia contacts. Remember you can subscribe via our RSS feed or via this direct ITunes link.

The Podcast features: Julian Skinner and Liz Price, No Fixed Abode, Biscuit Head and The Badgers, Nick Card, The Basement Project, Violence Beyond The Snowline , Phillip Hartley, Madam Laycock and her Dabeno Pleasures, Alexander Techneeqs,  Penny Nair Price and is presented by Nick Draper.

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If you want to get your own tunes played in the future, make sure you drop us a line and we’ll see what we can do. You can contact us at: studio@cornucopia-radio.co.uk

Full Myspace Details:

1. The Giver Of Songs / Renewal: Julian Skinner and Liz Price www.myspace.com/lizpricesongs
2. Kebab Crazed Nutter / No Fixed Abode ……………………. www.myspace.com/musicnfa
3. Cheese / Biscuit Head and The Badgers ………………….. http://www.myspace.com/biscuitbadger
4. Learning Glasses / The Basement Project www.myspace.com/thebasementprojectsheffield
5. All I Need is Love and Dangermouse / Nick Card www.myspace.com/theplayingcard
6. You Average Metal Fans / Violence Beyond The Snowline www.myspace.com/vbts
7. Summer Beatbox / Liz Price ………………………..……….. http://www.amazingtunes.com/users/lizprice
8. Folk Club Prima Donna / Phillip Hartley ……………….. www.myspace.com/phillipwrhartley
9. Tango / Madam Laycock and her Dabeno Pleasures www.myspace.com/178751014
10. Something Strange / Alexander Techneeqs ……………….. www.myspace.com/alxteksheffield
11. Shop Dummy / Penny Nair Price

Produced by Peter Beeston. Presented by Nick Draper.
Copyright © 2009 – A Cornucopia Production.

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