The Podclarkes

The Podclarkes

This is the podcast where two siblings delve into the life of their dad, one story at a time.

There's no doubt he's had an extremely wild life. From crossing eight international borders without a passport, to nearly falling off the edge of Victoria falls (and subsequently narrowly avoiding getting eaten by a crocodile). Then there's the time he was on an aeroplane and the engine blew-up on takeoff, or that occasion when he had breakfast with an American President.

Episode by episode we will be teasing out the details of his adventures during our childhood now that we're all full on grown-ups. New episode on the first Friday of each month.

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In which we hear about houses, houses and more houses! It's houses all the way down... and they go all the way to the top! Why is it spelled houses but pronounced howziz? Don't listen if you want to find out, we don't answer that question here. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In which we hear about houses, houses and more houses! It's houses all the way down... and they go all the way to the top! Why is it spelled houses but pronounced howziz? Don't listen if you want to find out, we don't answer that question here. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32 - Magnaminious

32 - Magnaminious

Guess who's back, back again? No, not him, but us! After an unplanned holiday, we return to discuss, well, holidays. We hear about childhood trips from the parents, the original spark (or lack thereof) of their international move, and when I had to make a nail biting choice between being cold and peaceful, or warm and disturbed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 - A Fist Full Of Dollars

31 - A Fist Full Of Dollars

We delve deeper into Shtee's experience at the Presidential Prayer Breakfast, how simplicity is often the answer, and some genial chat about the early internet. No spoilers, but we discuss the dial up tone at one point and I promised to insert it at the end of the episode, which I did. The particular recording I yoinked was recorded by William Termini on his iMac G3, and I found the recording from this blog post by Oona Räisänen which breaks down the sound of dial up into it's component parts, displays them visually, and explains what each part is. Fantastic, ain't it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 - Staying At The Hilton Suite

30 - Staying At The Hilton Suite

It's not Bertie, it's just episode thirty. We get a live reading of an historic document, learn about the dangers of being available around movers and shakers, and a couple of presidentially-adjacent stories... yowzer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 - Plane Sailing

29 - Plane Sailing

Feeling fine at episode twenty-nine. We hear about yet another mid-air drama and discuss our family holiday to South Africa. Show note: the wing-walker Shtee mentions is Gladys Ingle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 - Cherie Blair and Chelsea Clinton

28 - Cherie Blair and Chelsea Clinton

In episode 28 a speech is written but not read, a peanut allergy is mentioned but not heeded, and Shtee feels the allure of power... dangerous times in The Podclarkes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 - Some Very Special Sticks

27 - Some Very Special Sticks

For the twenty seventh episode, Shtee tells us about some precious cargo he dumped in his car boot, something surprising hidden up a sleeve, and a why launches are good, but in one case, less so. Also Mutts sounds like she's down a well for no particular reason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 - Education Saves Lives

26 - Education Saves Lives

This time it's all about a secret spy spilling secret spy secrets! Or something. Also we hear more detail about the project that took up 15 years of Shtee's working life, Education Saves Lives. You can learn more about them and what they're up to now on their website: https://educationsaveslives.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are promised one great story, but we get a couple of bonuses too! We hear about all Shtee's hopes being pinned on one international logistics operation, an unfortunate case of mistaken pedal identity, and a hitchhiker who answered a prayer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 - It Was A Stuffed Parrot

24 - It Was A Stuffed Parrot

As the Clarke siblings demonstrate by their mere existence, good things come in twos. So here's another episode feat. Mutts! This time we hear about Shtee quitting his job and learning something about himself, Mutt's ability to balance the scales of life, and Shtee's once in a lifetime trip that he wouldn't want to make again anyway thank you very much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 - The Water Butt is Half Full

23 - The Water Butt is Half Full

Sound the horn! The horn of triumph and of a new Podclarkes episode feat. special guest Mutts! This time we hear some snippets of life from when we were young'uns - including a gruesome tale (with a skip warning), an American choir, more cars (of course), and yet another mid-air drama (when will they end?!). See you next time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 - A Slice Of Life In Pakistan

22 - A Slice Of Life In Pakistan

In which we hear about an enthusiastic tea-spiller, a food related problem, and a bonus mid-air drama. We also touch on the Climate Change topic which we want to do more of. So keep us honest, and tune in today. Actually don't because we aren't on the radio. But do listen on Spotify! Or wherever you get podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 - Letters From Thailand

21 - Letters From Thailand

In episode 21 of The Podclarkes, Shtee reads some excerpts of letters sent between him and Mutts, we talk about some of his best wheels 'n' deals, and an unexpected amount of horror chat for a family podcast. And to round it off, a surprise tear! (and not the ripping paper kind, either...) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 - A Continuum Of Seriousness

20 - A Continuum Of Seriousness

Double-double-digits calls for enthusiasm! We talk about obeying rules, the silliness of some fears, and hear about Shtee making an impromptu visit to remote Pakistan, and the balance of being in power vs our perception of those in power. Big stuff! There's also a rabbid cat. Or is there?? Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 - The Battle of Barentu

19 - The Battle of Barentu

19 is un neuf! We chat indistinctly about primary school memories, then we hear a sobering witness account of the aftermath of the battle of Barentu, and round it off with an oversubscribed plane with one lucky upgradee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 - Birth of a Nation

18 - Birth of a Nation

This month you're getting a nose-bleed life-hack you didn't know you needed to know, an unsolicited philosophical observation about power, and memories of Elizabeth the chef who is, in fact, not a person... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 - Egypt Edventure

17 - Egypt Edventure

In which we hear about Mutts 'n' Shtee being very nice to border control, followed by a trip to the unfamous Egyptian Perfume Factory, and finally Shtee's visit to Buckingham Palace for a tea party. What more could you want in a 17th episode?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 - Try To Be Someone Who Helps

16 - Try To Be Someone Who Helps

Crumbs on a stick, it's sweet, sweet episode 16! We hear about Shtee & Mutt's moving into their first home, their first career moves in the new area, and two opposing outcomes to two similar situations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 - And Of Course There Was POB

15 - And Of Course There Was POB

Shtevie takes a break from the chronological order of things and we discuss that most transportable of things, cars! We hear how Shtee was nearly zapped by an electric car, his ingenious early-adoption of the car phone concept, and... oh yes, that time he cut a car in half. Same old same old. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 - The Photo Could Have Been A Dog

14 - The Photo Could Have Been A Dog

Wotcher. Super special guest star (Auntie) Rosie Clarke features, and we hear stories about Shtee's attempts to do eight border crossings without his passport, an aviation industry secret NO-ONE wants you to KNOW, and a photo that... well you've read the title. And more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.