Episodes
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March 11, 2021
Kind Like Sharon (Ep 1)
A mini radio soap opera in 10 minute episodes, written, performed and produced by Flloyd Kennedy. Helen is in her 70s, happily living on her own, except when her family decide to invade her space “to look after her”, or because they want her to fix them. Episode 1: Helen is having enough trouble coping with her ageing body and mind, let alone her bossy daughter who is staying with her in the latest lockdown, when a disturbing phone call creates a challenge and leads to a new lease of life on...
Guest: Flloyd Kennedy
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March 12, 2021
Speaking as a "not so young person"
Helen’s over-protective daughter Janey has gone home, but can't seem to let go, and Helen is over it. It’s time to face facts, and Helen wants to call things by their proper names. Granddaughter Susie also needs a bit of a shake-up. Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify 2024 Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Please leave a comment or review in your podcasting app, or at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The music featured in Season...
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March 15, 2021
Flowers for the Birthday Girl
Helen is excited to receive a bunch of beautiful flowers. Is there a secret admirer? Or is her highly strung daughter, Janey, right to be suspicious? Helen finds her tactfulness filter slipping, and Janey holds her own! Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Please follow, or subscribe and leave a comment or review in your podcasting app, or at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The music featured in...
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March 26, 2021
Finish the Book
Helen is pleased to discover that she didn't upset her very elderly neighbour, who has set her a puzzle instead. Granddaughter Susie calls up, seeking advice on her uni assignment. And what is Alexa on about? Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Please subscribe or follow in your podcasting app, and leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The music featured in Seasons 6, to ...
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April 1, 2021
Caught Out
Helen may have let something slip that she'd rather her family didn't know about. And daffodils from Janey's garden won't help. But she's delighted to receive a call from her Great Niece, Georgie, (Allana Noyes) now living and working in Sydney. Sometimes it helps to have connections... Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Please subscribe or follow in your podcasting app, and take a momen...
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April 8, 2021
Saving Grounds
Helen has a crisis in the kitchen, but is it because she is old, or just stupid? 102-year-young Nana from next door has something to say on the subject. Meanwhile, Helen still hasn't told Janey about the book. Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Please subscribe or follow, and leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The music featured in Seasons 1-5 is by Joan Melton, and fr...
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April 15, 2021
A Different Perspective
Helen’s best friend Joey challenges her to get out of her comfort zone
April 25, 2021
Bonus: "Am I Old Yet?" poem
Send us a Text Message. I wrote this poem last July, shortly after the first lockdown began to open up. The acting college where I had been teaching voice part time prior to lockdown invited me to come back into the studio to teach, and I didn't consider it safe—for myself, or for the students—so I declined. It occurred to me that I would almost certainly never be offered such work again. I had been extremely lucky to have kept on teaching at the tertiary level for as long as I had, well into m...
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May 7, 2021
Jack Who?
It is a sign of the times that a phone call from an unknown caller has to be assumed to be a scammer. Helen decides to take them on, but she gets more than she bargained for. And is sweet Susie turning into a banshee? This episode also includes the song "Sometimes I Think". Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Please leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The music feature...
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May 7, 2021
Jack Who?
It is a sign of the times that a phone call from an unknown caller has to be assumed to be a scammer. Helen decides to take them on, but she gets more than she bargained for. And is sweet Susie turning into a banshee? This episode also includes the song "Sometimes I Think". Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Please leave a comment or review at www.amIoldyet.com/reviews The music featured ...
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June 3, 2021
Hey—Old Lady!
Helen gets a fright while out shopping for cheese, and makes a new friend. It's always best not to jump to conclusions. In this week's episode, she might just find the answer to her question from someone much, much younger. Special guest artist is actor, singer, musical director, and graduate of East 15 Acting School, Christopher McDougall. Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Please leave ...
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June 3, 2021
14: Hey—Old Lady!
Helen gets a fright while out shopping for cheese, and makes a new friend. It's always best not to jump to conclusions. In this week's episode, she might just find the answer to her question from someone much, much younger. Special guest artist is actor, singer, musical director, and graduate of East 15 Acting School, Christopher McDougall. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/amIoldyet)
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June 10, 2021
Oh Waiter!
Susie and Helen enjoy a rendezvous in the park, and the subject of a marriage proposal comes up. A visit to the Cheese Shop Cafe provides an unexpected turn of events, as the Polish waiter is not quite as he seems. This episode features guest performer Christopher McDougall, and the song "Dreams of Handsome Men" which you can download at Bandcamp.com. Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Best of’ collection from the 16 podcast fellows, of whom I am one! Pl...
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June 11, 2021
15: Oh Waiter!
Susie and Helen enjoy a rendezvous in the park, and the subject of a marriage proposal comes up. A visit to the Cheese Shop Cafe provides an unexpected turn of events, as the Polish waiter is not quite as he seems. This episode features guest performer Christopher McDougall, and the song "Dreams of Handsome Men" which you can download at Bandcamp.com. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/amIoldyet)
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June 14, 2021
A Natter with Nana
The sun is out, and Helen joins Nana Madeleine from next door for a natter in the garden. The birds are singing, as the 102 year old and the 77 year old toss some ideas around regarding family, depression and whether humanity has passed Peak Evolution. Please support the podcast with a single donation, or by becoming a Patron here. And we'd love it if you could rate and review here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/amIoldyet) Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify...
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June 18, 2021
16: The Problem with Janey
102 year old Nana next door is off for the weekend to visit her pals. Meantime, Susie has been on the phone to Janey about Helen's escapade at the Cheese Shop, and Janey is in a panic. Helen won't take kindly to being scolded. The closing music, "When I Was a Little Girl", is based on a traditional English folk song "Kingston Hill", and is available on Bandcamp. Please support the podcast HERE
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June 25, 2021
17: Neil Gaiman Envy
Helen enjoys a catchup Facetime call with her publisher friend Joey. They swap old lady experiences of diminishing dietary possibilities, and short walks. Helen confesses a desire to be more like Neil Gaiman. And Janey drops by to borrow yet another children's book. The music for this episode is "When the Whole World Opens Up Again" by Joanna Cazden. You can find it on Youtube here. Please support the podcast with a single donation, or by becoming a Patron here. And we'd love it if you could ra...
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July 2, 2021
18 Houston Calling
Four of the original gang of five from Helen's student days are now back in touch with each other,. Esme (Essie) calls from her home in Houston, Texas, and the conversation touches on old memories as well as future possibilities. Why do we still feel obliged to comment on each other's appearance? Guest performances this week from Joanna Cazden as Essie, Amy Stoller as BethAnn, and Bibi as Honey. More details at the website. Please rate and review the podcast. And you can click here to support t...
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July 8, 2021
Who's a Keeper?
Helen tries to dodge a few bullets when she finds herself in between her granddaughter Susie and Susie's boyfriend Jack. It would be helpful if she could ever learn to think before she speaks. Liverpool legend Mark Porter returns to the show in the role of Jack. Please support the podcast with a single donation, or by becoming a Patron here. There are benefits! And we'd love it if you could rate and review here. Support the Show. AIR New Voices Amplify Spotify Playlist featuring a ‘Be...