Park Date

Location: Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park

London, UK

Guest: Simon Calder

Simon 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 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.

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Location: Princes Street Gardens

Edinburgh

Guest: Dane Baptiste

It's time for another new episode of Park Date

I 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 Gardens

And this is what we talked about. Enjoy! There are SOME SWEARWORDS IN THIS, be warned

As 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 Dane

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.

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Location: Prospect Park

Brooklyn, NY, USA

Guest: Caitlin Cook

It's time for another new episode of Park Date

Please 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 her

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.

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Location: Abney Park Cemetery

London

Guest: Philipp Kostelecky

It's time for another new episode of Park Date

Please 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 Fringe

Check out his website here

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.

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Location: Soho Square Gardens

London

Guest: Luke Kempner

It's time for another new episode of Park Date

Please 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 here

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.

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Location: Woodberry Wetlands

London

Guest: Liz Guterbock

It's time for another new episode of Park Date

Oh 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.

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Location: Paddington Gardens

London

Guest: Sheena Bhattessa

It's time for another new episode of Park Date

Please 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.

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Location: Hackney Downs

London

Guest: Ben Gomori

It's time for another new episode of Park Date

This 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.

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Location: Streatham Cemetery

London

Guest: Mark Thomas

It's time for some new episodes of Park Date. Hello PEOPLE

Mark 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.

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Location: Barangaroo Reserve

Sydney, Australia

Guest: Timothy Gray

It'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.

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