The ABP Marathon festival is fast approaching and there's lots of new features this year including a new start line and a display in the sky. We hear all about it from Organiser Chris Rees.

We catch up with Suzi Ruffell as her comedy tour plays Mayflower Studios in Southampton and we meet comedian Kate Penfield, putting on hilairious comedy nights around the city.

Zoe's getting ready to run the half marathon and is enjoying the lead up to it as it's 'Carb loading' time.

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Chock full of Southampton goodness, this Visit Southampton Easter Special has everything you need for the holidays starting with the easter trail around Old Town Southampton.

We find out what's happening at the newly reopened City Art Gallery, talk about whats hitting the big screen at Showcase Cinema and see whats on the menu at Southampton's oldest family run restaurant, George's.

We shine a spotlight on our wonderful hospitality sector and talk to Spencer Bowman, founder of Mettricks, about why he's going to parliment, and to Sarah Banks about Leonardo Hotels and how they offer so much to people in Southampton.

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The UK's favourite Theme Park, Paultons Park opens for the new season and there's so much to explore. We find out what's new and explore the exciting developments as they create even more amazing attractions.

The uber-fabulous Let's Rock is coming to St Mary's Stadium, home of Southampton Football Club. You'll get to see 80's legends Matt Goss, Sister Sledge, ABC, Jason Donovan, Kim Wilde and more all in one day! And the awesome McFly and Take That will be playing the stadium this summer too!

As if that wasn't enough excitement, we also find out about the biggest UK AI event outside of London, happening here in Southampton. FutureScape is on at the end of March.

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Hosts Zoe Hanson and Tom Stroud kick off with an inspiring discussion about community, fitness, and personal growth. Zoe shares her personal fitness goals, including her recent achievement of running a 5k park run in under 28 minutes, and discusses the importance of setting realistic goals rather than resolutions.

The episode features an insightful interview with Zoie Golding, Artistic Director of Zoie Logic Dance Theatre, who discusses their mission to connect people through dance and the exciting projects planned for 2026. Additionally, the hosts speak with Megan Batchelor from Focused PT, who shares valuable insights on strength training and fitness for individuals over 35.

The episode concludes with a heartfelt story from David and Alice, a couple navigating the challenges of motor neurone disease while promoting awareness and positivity through their blog, "MND Can Get in the Sea." Their journey serves as a powerful reminder of resilience and community support.

Such gorgeous guests over the last year! Listen to Beautiful Davina McCall, the awesome Hampshire & IOW Air Ambulance and the super Southampton Marathon celebrating 10 years!

Thanks so so much for all your support in 2025!

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A festive episode with Visit Southampton looking at all the wonderfully christmassy thinbgs going on in the city including the Snow windows trails, Saturday Live, IKEA events and the Winter Makers Market at God's House Tower.

Grab a hot chocolate and get us in your ears!

Davina opened up to us about her recent breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. She talks about how it made her feel and what you should be doing, check your boobs!

We all love Davina McCall and we love her coming to Southampton each year for the event 'Dine with Davina' in support of Action Medical Research, she always sparkles.

Sending so so many big, but gentle hugs to you Davina.

You won't believe your eyes at the wonderful Christmas treats in John Lewis Westquay this year, there some very Stranger Things! We meet some of the stars of Mayflower Theatre's panto for this year, including a very cheeky monkey! And theres a new network in town, She Connects are already a force to be reckoned with. We sit down with them to find out where their drive comes from.

Jam packed with Southampton Goodness!!!

Hear from Ella who plays the Iconic Tina Turner at Mayflower Theatre, the rudest puppets you've ever come across in Avenue Q and all about the awesome Itchen Valley Country Park.

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance hits a fundraising milestone, could there be a superstar going in 'One Direction' at the Southampton Marathon Festival, Saints Women off to a winning start and something massive has come to the city for the weekends.

00:00Introduction to The So So Show

01:11Celebrating Women's Football and Community Spirit

03:18The Impact of Tina Turner: A Musical Journey

08:03Exploring the Southampton Marathon Festival

10:42Avenue Q: Adult Themes in a Puppet Show

15:33Southampton's New Park and Ride Initiative

18:12Itchen Valley Country Park: New Developments and Events