Yes! It’s ‘Commander Awesome & Liberty Lad‘ and in times of severe fiduciary strife; they are the only superhero duo you will ever need (especially if you’re also a keen purchaser of high quality ex-superhero items on ebay)

CAST
Commander Awesome: Nic Bowden
Liberty Lad: Phil Mason
The Bank Teller: Renate Reynolds
Dr Mortistein: Jonathan Syer
Match Head Mark: Joe-Lister Yates
& The Narrator: Graham Rodgers
This Production was Written by Phil Mason.
And was Directed and Edited by Peter Beeston
Copyright ©2010 – A Cornucopia Production

‘Digging Deep’ tells the story of a community and a friendship that struggled to survive during the 1984-85 UK ‘Miner’s Strike’. Two people coming together for the first time in 25 years. Remembering the decisions that they had to make and the consequences that were bound to follow…

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Cast:
Alison Fell as Anne
Gill Buttery as Hazel
And Dave Ridley as Phil
Music: Blackbird/Daybreak/Still By Justin Bianco
Credits: Written & Produced by Alice Collins
Directed and Edited by Peter Beeston
Copyright ©2010 – A Cornucopia Production

It’s the start of a new year, but that isn’t going to stop us! In fact nothing is going to stop us now! As we produce yet another haphazardly constructed and poorly thought out comedy podcast!

This month featuring: snowmen, cardboard people, insurance companies, the titanic, ducks & dogs & cows, inserted radios, sex shops and trainee airline pilots.

Oh, and a free ‘Air Pie with Extra Oxygen Filling’ for every new podcast subscriber…

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Credits: Produced, Written and Edited by Peter Beeston. Additional material written by Phil Mason, Andrew Calow, Roderick Shearer. Extra material from the book “Cruel Shoes” by Steve Martin.
Performed By: Michael Thompson, Peter Drobinski, Renate Reynolds, Chris Drury, Rex Davies, Alan Robinson, Phil Mason, Andrew Calow, Nick Draper, Roy Powell, Colin Empson, Nick Card, Jason Turner, Chris Lloyd, Peter Beeston & Sangita Basudev.
Music Tracks: 1.]Sleep is on the Way by Arthur Yoria, 2.] Don’t Do Me No Harm by Beight 3.] The Nights Are Getting Longer by The Union Trade
All tracks licensed from magnatune.com
Copyright © 2010 – A Cornucopia Production

It is said that Pheidippides, an Athenian herald, was sent to Sparta to request help when the Persians landed at Marathon, running 150 miles in just two days. After this, he then ran another 25 miles from the battlefield near the town of Marathon to Athens to announce the Greek victory over Persia in the Battle of Marathon with the word “Νενικήκαμεν”, meaning ‘We have won’. He then collapsed and died on the spot due to exhaustion.

Many years later; in the town of Sheffield, we find ourselves focused on the adventures of a very unfit man trying to complete his first ever Marathon. He’s only just started and already he’s thinking about catching a bus…

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Starring:
Ian Carter: Steve
Paul Brunt: Greg
Sangita Basudev: The Radio Reporter
Chris Lloyd: Old Man Peterson
David Reaney: Fun Runner
Sara Robinson: Kate
Written and Directed by: Peter Beeston
Music: Prismatone, By Poddington Bear
Copyright © 2009 – A Cornucopia Production.

The 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 birthing 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.

We’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!

Then 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, Jeff Goebel 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

Three 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. Elsewhere 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…

Podcast 15

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

‘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 of 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.

There’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.

Podcast 13

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.

You 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.

Podcast 12: The House

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, Wakefield Poetry Access Group & Amnesty International.
Copyright © 2009 – A Cornucopia Production.

The 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.

Fermat’s last theorem said if an integer n is greater than 2, then the equation a + b = c has no solutions in non-zero integers a, b, and c. Which is just silly when you think about it. Instead, listen to this; we’ve got Banksy, Ronnie Corbett, Anthony Worrall Thompson, Spam Emails, M.C Escher, and a history of medicine. It won’t make any sense, but don’t let that stop you.

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Credits: Produced, Written and Edited by Peter Beeston. Additional material written by Jason Turner and Random Acts
Performed By: Peter Beeston, Andrew Costa, Nick Card, Jason Tuner, Nick Drapper, Rodrick Shearer and Random Acts.
Tracks: Sunspots and Halflife come from Poddington Bear under a creative commons license. Final Track: I’m Happy by Ivor Cutler
All material was originally broadcast on SheffieldLive
Copyright © 2009 – A Cornucopia Production.