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Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon

Writer – Chris Brett

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Funded by- Historic England’s ‘Know Your Neighbourhood’ fund

With extra special thanks to our guest adventurers, Mayor of Tameside Cllr Sharif and Stacey Copeland.

Part 2 of this episode will be out Thursday 18th of January!😀

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Super Great Kids Stories

Super Great Kids’ Stories create fun tales to make you laugh and cry with some of the best storytellers from around the world, recommended for ages 5 to 105! Supergreat Kids’ Stories is a co-production between Wardour Studios and storyteller Kim Normanton. Listen here https://podfollow.com/super-great-kids-stories

A Now That's What I Call a Uncle Chris Christmas Adventure

2023/12/21

26:25

Uncle Chris is hosting Christmas this year, so he and his community theatre company set out to make it the best Christmas day EVER!

"For the tastiest, tinselliest Christmas, Uncle Chris. You need Brussel sprouts!"

🎄🎅❄️

Disaster has struck at Connie's house! The oven has broken, and it's days before Christmas! How will they make Christmas dinner? 🍗

Uncle Chris to the rescue! Uncle Chris usually watches box sets on Christmas day; he has no idea how to host! He decides to enlist the help of his community theatre company to make the day EXTRA special.🎁

What are the TOP 10 things that make the BEST Christmas Day? Christmas Crackers? Or even Brussel Sprouts? You'll have to listen to find out!✨

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Credits

Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon

Writer – Chris Brett

Music -AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

The next episode will be out Thursday 4th January! 😀

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The Plate Show

The Plate Show is a comedy podcast for kids 6-9 and their families about cultures around the world and the foods that are important to them. Join Spoonie, everyone’s favourite talking spoon, and her BFF sidekick Tongs, as they put on a show from their very own kitchen to learn about – and taste – amazing food from around the world! In each episode, listeners will meet awesome kids and celebrity guest chefs who talk to Spoonie about their own cultural traditions and the foods they love. Plus, each episode has an interactive game, a recipe to try at home...and a bunch of silly jokes. FB - https://www.facebook.com/thirteenWNET Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/ThirteenWNET Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thirteenwnet Website - https://www.thirteen.org/podcasts/the-plate-show/

A Christmas Song Adventure

2023/12/7

28:50

Connie decides to create a hit Christmas single with the help of the adventurers and special guest Ian from Blueprint Studios!

“There's nothing like a festive song to lift your Christmas spirits! ”

🎄🎅✨

In this festive episode of Armchair Adventures, Connie is getting musical. Extra special guests join the gang: Andy, a musical maestro, and Ian, a producer at Blueprint Studios! 🎶

Together, they set out to make a hit Christmas single! But a storm threatens to snow them in, so they only have 1 HOUR to make a fab festive song! ☃️

Is that enough time!? Maybe they will get a little magical help along the way. Can you hear his sleigh bells, adventurers? 🎅

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Credits

Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon

Writer – Chris Brett

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

With extra special thanks to our guest adventurers, Ian Stewart from Blueprint Studios!

The next episode will be out Thursday 21st December! 😀

Mentioned in this episode:

The Plate Show

Podcast Recommendation: The Plate Show is a comedy podcast for kids 6-9 and their families about cultures around the world and the foods that are important to them. Join Spoonie, everyone’s favourite talking spoon, and her BFF sidekick Tongs, as they put on a show from their very own kitchen to learn about – and taste – amazing food from around the world! In each episode, listeners will meet awesome kids and celebrity guest chefs who talk to Spoonie about their own cultural traditions and the foods they love. Plus, each episode has an interactive game, a recipe to try at home...and a bunch of silly jokes. Website - https://www.thirteen.org/podcasts/the-plate-show/

It's Christmas Time!

2023/11/30

06:12

Hey Adventurers, we have some very exciting news for you....Connie and the gang have been in a super cool music studio to record their very own Christmas single....and you can listen to it right now!!

🎄🎶🎅🏻

The smash hit features Connie, her customers and adventurers and even a special guest appearance from the big man himself....FATHER CHRISTMAS!

Let us know what you think of our new song 'It's Christmas Time' by leaving us a review adventurer.

The full episode is out on 7th December.

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Actor - Hannah Donelon

Music Composed by AJS Muisc

Produced by Blueprint Studios

A Hindu Wedding Adventure - Part 2

2023/11/16

21:14

Connie and her customers are in the vibrant land of Gujarat, India, where Connie and her fellow adventurers are immersed in the festivities of a traditional Hindu wedding!

“Traditions give the next generation an understanding of their cultural background.”

👳🏽✨❤

In part 2, Connie is still in Gujarat and super nervous about being a bridesmaid! Dipak Dristi, a social group for older people of South Asian heritage and extra special guest adventurers, help take her mind off things with an amazing story about Hanuman, the son of the God of wind. 🌬

The monsoon is still going as Connie falls asleep. Will she be able to make it back for Sura's sister's wedding? You'll have to listen to find out! 🌧

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Produced by Made By Mortals

Actor - Hannah Donelon

Writer – Francesca Waite

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Funded by: The National Lottery Community Fund and National Lottery Players

With extra special thanks to our guest adventurers, Dipak Dristi!

The next episode will be out Thursday 30th November! 😀

Mentioned in this episode:

Who Smarted

Who Smarted? Is the three times weekly 15 minute hilarious educational podcast for kids and families. From space to the ocean to the human body to famous people, on Who Smarted? You will laugh and learn together. Perfect for car rides, breaks, and bedtime - with more than 350 episodes to choose from! Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-smarted/id1533462141

A Hindu Wedding Adventure - Part 1

2023/11/2

16:57

Connie has been invited to a Hindu wedding! To prepare for the big day, Connie and her lovely customers are off on another exciting Armchair Adventure to Gujarat in India ✨ 🇮🇳

“Gujaratis have many different rituals, traditions and ceremonies of our own!”

💍❤👳🏽

With the help of special guest adventurers from Dipak Dristi, a social group for older people of South Asian heritage, Connie learns about Hindu wedding traditions, including the Baraat!

There's lots of singing, celebrating and even a bull-cart race adventurers! But just when a monsoon arrives, Connie gets an important phone call from her best friend to ask a favour for the upcoming wedding...

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Credits

Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon

Writer – Francesca Waite

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Funded by: The National Lottery Community Fund and National Lottery Players

With extra special thanks to our guest adventurers, Dipak Dristi!

Part 2 of this episode will be out Thursday 16th November! 😀

A Top Of The Scary Movie Pops Adventure

2023/10/23

27:15

Connie is making her own scary movie! So she's set Uncle Chris and his local community theatre group a mission to collect the top ten ingredients she needs to make a super scary mooooovie! 🎥 👻

“Scary movies often start on a stormy night, with fog, rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds lashing against the side of an old house high up on a hill for example!”

🎃👻🐾

Join Uncle Chris and his community theatre group as they embark on a mission to create the ultimate scary movie!

They explore the top ten things that make a movie scary while dealing with unexpected guests, mysterious bites, and a mischievous dog on the loose!

Ready to get spooky adventurers?

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Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon & Chris Brett

Writer - Paul Hine

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

The next episode will be out Thursday 2nd November Adventurers! 😀

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Armchair Adventurer Fan Club!

🔎We’re on the lookout for curious, cool, and super adventurers to join the Official Armchair Adventures Fan Club! By supporting our Patreon and as a big, fat thank-you we’ll reward you with some brilliant and exclusive Armchair Adventures rewards - woohoo! Your kind support through Patreon will ensure that we can continue to create fun, educational adventures for kids across the world, and support the important intergenerational work we do to give older people a voice and platform to share their stories and experiences. Your support means the absolute world to us! ❤️

A Digging Into The Past Adventure - Part 2

2023/10/19

21:57

“This adventure is helping me feel happier and more relaxed too. Being up here, floating in space.”

👩‍🚀 🌎

It’s part 2 of our Digging Into The Past Adventure! And we are shooting with the stars in this adventure! 💫

Connie is feeling anxious about her upcoming house move, so Walter suggests some SPACE archaeology to help Connie get a new perspective on her worries. 🚀

The gang are joined in this episode by an extra special guest: Campbell, an Egyptologist from Manchester Museums.

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Produced by Made By Mortals

With help from Manchester Museum

Actors - Hannah Donelon

Writer - Paul Hine

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Mentioned in this episode:

Join The Armchair Adventures Fan Club

We've got some exciting news for you…📣 To coincide with the launch of Season 4 of Armchair Adventures, we have launched our brand-new Armchair Adventure Fan Club! We’re calling on all our curious, cool, and super adventurers to join our Official Fan Club on Patreon. By joining the fan club, you'll help us to: 1. 🌍 Make adventures that kids across the globe can enjoy. 2. 🗣️ Give older people a platform to share their incredible stories and experiences. We need your help to make this mission a reality! By becoming a part of our Patreon community, you'll support our cause and unlock a treasure trove of exclusive Armchair Adventures rewards. How exciting is that? 🎉 Click here to discover our 3 membership tiers. Thanks for your support!

A Digging Into The Past Adventure - Part 1

2023/10/5

21:06

We are DIGGING series 4, as Connie takes a break from packing to explore an archaeological dig!

“Archaeology is a way to build connections between us and the people who came before us.” ⛏️🏺🗺️

Welcome back adventurers to a BRAND NEW SERIES of Armchair Adventures! In this exciting first episode, Connie and her regular customers are joined by Dr Campbell Price, an Egyptologist from Manchester Museum!

Connie and her family are moving house soon, but Connie is struggling with the thought of living somewhere new and leaving all her memories behind. Luckily Walter's on hand to help and his genius idea leads the gang to a local construction site.

Campbell reveals the excitement of local archaeology, as the gang unearth treasures, like a World War I medal, a Victorian candlestick and even Viking poop. Eeeww!!

What will you discover on the archaeological dig adventurer?

Also new for series 4, you can now join our Armchair Adventure fan club. Click here for more details.

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Credits

Produced by Made By Mortals

With help from Manchester Museum

Actors - Hannah Donelon

Writer - Paul Hine

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Part Two of this Armchair Adventure will be released on Thursday 19th October, see you there guys!

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Join The Armchair Adventures Fan Club

Join The Armchair Adventures Fan Club!

2023/9/21

02:12

We've got some exciting news for you…📣

To coincide with the launch of Season 4 of Armchair Adventures, we have launched our brand-new Armchair Adventure Fan Club! We’re calling on all our curious, cool, and super adventurers to join our Official Fan Club on Patreon.

By joining the fan club, you'll help us to:

1. 🌍 Make adventures that kids across the globe can enjoy.

2. 🗣️ Give older people a platform to share their incredible stories and experiences.

We need your help to make this mission a reality! By becoming a part of our Patreon community, you'll support our cause and unlock a treasure trove of exclusive Armchair Adventures rewards. How exciting is that? 🎉

Click here to discover our 3 membership tiers. Thanks for your support!

Series 4 coming soon! Brand-new Armchair Adventure incoming!

2023/9/7

02:37

"Armchair Adventures Travel Agency....Mission....Series 4!!"

🧳 🗺️ 🚀

Connie, Uncle Chris and the Armchair Adventures gang are back with a brand new series full of action packed, imagination fuelled, join in at home adventures.

They're perfect for long car journeys, rainy day activities or bedtime stories!

Join Connie and the Armchair Adventures gang as they give you a sneak peak of what's in store for series 4...

Series 4 starts on Thursday 5th October with 'A Digging Into The Past Adventure.' Hit follow or subscribe to get this in your feed as soon as it's released.

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Credits

Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon & Chris Brett

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

A Pride Adventure

2023/8/10

24:20

It’s crafty chaos as Connie, Uncle Chris and the Armchair Adventures gang try to create cool costumes for Pride!

“If we all work together, we can have some amazing recycled outfits in no time!”

🌈🧵✂️

Connie is busy crafting a float for the Pride parade and has tasked Uncle Chris with creating some fabulous recycled costumes, fast!

Join Uncle Chris and the Armchair Adventures customers as they put their sewing skills to the test in ‘The Great British Make Off’. With fabric flying everywhere and some massive making mishaps along the way, can they get these costumes ready in time?

This episode of Armchair Adventures is funded by the Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund, supported by SUEZ.

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Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon & Chris Brett

Writer - Chris Brett

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

That’s it for Series 3, adventurers! See you in September for more join-in stories in Series 4 of Armchair Adventures 😀

A Gardening Emergency Adventure

2023/7/13

23:16

Get your gardening tools at the ready to help Uncle Chris with his growing woes in this episode of Armchair Adventures!

“Growing a garden takes time and careful planning! ”

🧑‍🌾🥕🪴

Uncle Chris has agreed to get the Armchair Adventures garden sorted for the VIP-packed summer BBQ, but he doesn’t know the first thing about gardening!

Join him and the Armchair Adventures customers as they try to get to grips with one seriously out of control garden, with a little help from green-fingered Ciaran from Sow The City. Will they get this garden party ready in time?

This episode of Armchair Adventures is funded by the Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund, supported by SUEZ.

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Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon & Chris Brett

Writer - Chris Brett

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

We conclude Series 3 with our next adventure on Thursday 10th August - see you then adventurer!

A Friendship Fixing Adventure - Part 2

2023/6/15

20:19

Against the odds, the gang help Connie to reach the Repair Cafe to find out if her favourite necklace can be repaired - as well as her friendship with her best friend.

“Friendships aren’t disposable. They need to be looked after and cared for. ”

🪛🥰♻️

Connie is convinced she’s a terrible friend after falling out with her best friend Sura and smashing her friendship necklace. Joined by a gang of her customers from the Armchair Adventures Travel Agency, she’s on a mission to mend her necklace at the Repair Cafe, and figure out how to fix her friendship along the way.

When the gang begin to struggle with the long journey there, can Connie show she knows what makes a good friend to make sure they all stick together?

This episode of Armchair Adventures is funded by the Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund, supported by SUEZ.

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Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon & Chris Brett

Writer - Francesca Waite

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

There will be some more Armchair Adventures fun next month.

A Friendship Fixing Adventure - Part 1

2023/6/1

17:52

After falling out with her best friend, Connie is keen to mend things by going on a wild adventure to the Repair Cafe with her customers.

“A good friendship doesn’t change, even after a couple of years, you just pick up where you left off. ”

🐻🫶🔨

Connie’s having a really bad day! She’s fallen out with her best friend and broken her friendship necklace. Armchair Adventures Travel Agency customer Kenny knows all about fixing broken things, so he decides it’s time to head to the Repair Cafe to get the necklace repaired.

Pack your favourite snacks and journey with us through the magical park to the Repair Cafe… but beware of the big bully bears and a seriously ropey bridge!

This episode of Armchair Adventures is funded by the Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund, supported by SUEZ.

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Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon & Chris Brett

Writer - Francesca Waite

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Join us for Part Two of our Friendship Fixing Adventure on Thursday 15th June, adventurer!

A Magical Mystery Cycling Adventure - Part Two

2023/5/18

16:39

Connie and the gang get a taste of Bike Kitchen magic when they go to donate Christine’s old bicycle.

“When you’re on your bike, you’re totally in the moment – no chance to worry about anything else!”

⚙️🚲🔧

Grab your bike helmet adventurer, because it’s time to continue our join-in journey of the imagination to The Bike Kitchen with Connie and the gang in this exciting episode of Armchair Adventures!

After sharing parts with her friends when they got into trouble during our magical cycle ride, there’s not much left of the bike that Christine is donating when they reach their destination.

The Bike Kitchen work their magic on the bike, getting it ride-ready for a new owner… but who could it be destined for?

This episode of Armchair Adventures is funded by the Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund, supported by SUEZ.

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Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon & Chris Brett

Writer - Becky Prestwich

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Our next Armchair Adventure will be released on Thursday 1st June - make sure you join us then, adventurer!

A Magical Mystery Cycling Adventure - Part 1

2023/5/4

23:46

Get ready to pedal as you join Connie and the gang on a very special bike ride!

“That’s the thing with riding your bike, you’re not on anyone else’s timetable, you’re free to explore!”

✨🚲✨

At the Armchair Adventures Travel Agency, Connie is getting ready for another journey of the imagination with the gang. Customer Christine decides that it’s time for a magical cycling adventure because she’s about to donate her bike to The Bike Kitchen. She would love one last spin with her friends before passing it on for someone else to enjoy!

Connie’s bike has loads of gears and gadgets and she can’t wait to get some snaps of it on social media, but she’s in for a bit of a bumpy ride whilst she gets to grips with it.

Join in at home as we journey over hill, underwater and even up into space!

This episode of Armchair Adventures is funded by the Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund, supported by SUEZ.

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Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon & Chris Brett

Writer - Becky Prestwich

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Make sure you listen to Part Two, released on Thursday 18th May!

The Biggest Obstacle Course On Earth Adventure - Part Two

2023/4/20

20:26

After escaping from the giant tunnel of mud, Connie and her customers are ready to face the final obstacles in 'The Biggest Obstacle Course on Earth Adventure!' They have united as a team and they’re determined to get through the challenge together - with a little help from all you adventurers, of course!

“I loved being part of a team and using my imagination to enjoy exercise!”

🏃🏅⛹️‍♂️

But can they conquer the terrifying final obstacle - The Wall of Doom?!

This episode of Armchair Adventures was funded by the Sport England Together Fund supported by GreaterSport.

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Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon & Chris Brett

Writer - Chris Brett

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Join us on our next Armchair Adventure on Thursday 4th May!

The Biggest Obstacle Course On Earth Adventure!

2023/4/6

22:38

It's time for Connie and her lovely customers to grab their sports gear as they tackle 'The Biggest Obstacle Course On Earth...'

“It's great knowing you have people on your side, working together as one!”

🏃‍♀️💛🤸‍♀️

Connie has backed out of sports day at school and her cousin Sura isn’t pleased! Back at Armchair Adventures Travel Agency, her customer Steve and the rest of the gang want to prove that getting active can be fun! They decide to take Connie on a journey of the imagination… to THE BIGGEST OBSTACLE COURSE ON EARTH!

Connie scales giant obstacles and faces her fears, all with the gang cheering her on from the sidelines. Will it be enough to get her round the course?

This episode of Armchair Adventures was kindly funded by the Sport England Together Fund supported by GreaterSport.

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Actors - Hannah Donelon & Chris Brett

Writer - Chris Brett

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Join us for part two of The Biggest Obstacle Course on Earth Adventure on Thursday 20th April!

A Time Travelling Cricket Bat Adventure - Part 2

2023/3/16

17:18

We continue our magical trip to learn about building confidence from Connie and the gang's new friend Kanti.

“People don’t have to be born confident, but if you’re prepared then you can feel confident!!”

🙌🏏🎤

Our Armchair Adventure continues! Chief adventurer Connie has travelled to the future where she’s giving a speech at the Junior Presentation Championships. The trouble is, she’s not at all ready so it hasn’t gone too well!

Can a glimpse at her confident new friend Kanti’s first-ever speech help her understand how to overcome shyness?

Join the Armchair Adventures Travel Agency gang as we help Connie find her confidence, with lots of join-in-at-home fun along the way!

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Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon & Chris Brett

Writer - Francesca Waite

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

The next episode of Armchair Adventures will be released on Thursday 6th April - see you then adventurer!

A Time Travelling Cricket Bat Adventure - Part 1

2023/3/2

21:18

“Sometimes when we face challenges that we’re the most afraid of, it’s the most fun and rewardinTake a magical trip to the past to learn about building confidence from Connie and the gang's new friend Kanti.g!”

🏏💛🎤

Connie has been invited to speak about Armchair Adventures at the Junior Presentation Championships, but she’s too shy to say yes. Her new friend Kanti understands exactly how she feels, but Connie can’t quite believe it - he seems so confident!

Kanti decides to take Connie and the gang on an Armchair Adventure into his incredible past to show how he overcame his shyness. All it takes is three taps of a magic cricket bat and it’s back in time we go!

Join the Armchair Adventures Travel Agency for a Journeys Of The Imagination!

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Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon & Chris Brett

Writer - Francesca Waite

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Make sure you listen to Part Two of A Time Travelling Cricket Bat Adventure, released on Thursday 16th March!

Inside Nanna's Head Adventure - Part 2

2023/2/16

13:55

Connie and the gang continue their journey to understand more about mental health.

“It’s important to ask people what they want when they are not feeling well, Connie and it’s important to listen to them.”

🧠🎭👵

The interval is over and the second half is about to begin…

Connie’s friends at the community theatre company are putting together a children’s show about mental health illness, and they need you to join in with all the sing and move along fun at home, adventurer!

Using the magic of theatre, we’re going on a journey into Connie’s Nanna’s head. Will this help Connie to understand her Nanna’s mental health better?

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Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon & Chris Brett

Writer - Paul Hine

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Join us on our next Armchair Adventure on Thursday 2nd March!

An Inside Nanna's Head Adventure - Part 1

2023/2/2

19:26

Connie joins a community theatre company to create a new theatre show to help her learn about mental health illness.

“When people are poorly with their mental health they quite often appear one way to people on the outside, but inside their head, they are experiencing very different thoughts and feelings.”

👵🎭💛

Connie’s Nanna isn’t very well at the moment - she’s struggling with her mental health. Connie isn’t sure what that means or what she can do to help.

Luckily her friends at the community theatre company are creating a new show to help explain mental health illness to children.

Using the magic of theatre and your creativity and imagination, you will join the Armchair Adventures Travel Agency - on an adventure inside Nanna’s head?

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Actors - Hannah Donelon

Writer - Paul Hine

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Part Two of this Armchair Adventure will be released on Thursday 16th February - see you then adventurer!

A Charity Shop Adventure - Part 2

2023/1/19

14:38

“It’s a really good feeling knowing someone will be making more memories, like the ones you made.”

🧸🪞💛

Connie and the gang are at Willow Wood charity shop with their new friend Denise, who works in the shop. They’ve brought bags and bags of things to donate to a good cause - but Connie isn’t sure about letting go.

When the magic mirror starts to show Connie how happy her old things could make other people, will she have a change of heart?

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Our next Armchair Adventure will be released on Thursday 2nd February - see you then adventurer!

A Charity Shop Adventure - Part 1

2023/1/5

17:03

“You never know what you’re going to get! This could be our lucky day!”

🛍️👢🪞

Connie and the gang join our competition-winning new friend Denise on a magical adventure in a charity shop!

Connie has never been to a charity shop before, so our new friend Denise can’t wait to show her what she’s missing!

Connie and the gang join Denise for a rummage through Willow Wood Hospice charity shop, where they discover amazing pre-loved things and find out their stories with the help of a magical mirror!

But when it comes to making her own donation, Connie really struggles to let go. Is she ready to pass her things on for someone else to enjoy?

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Part two of A Charity Shop Adventure will be released on Thursday 19th January - see you then adventurer!

A Christmas Spirit Adventure

2022/12/15

21:39

“Scoop up a handful of baubles and let’s funky turkey them all over that tree!”

🎅🎁❄️

Connie is visiting Father Christmas in Lapland, so the gang want to decorate Armchair Adventures Head Quarters as a surprise for when she gets home. There’s a problem though, Connie has left Uncle Chris in charge and he can’t stand Christmas!

Find out why Uncle Chris lost his Christmas spirit, and whether the gang and all you adventurers can help him to rediscover it, with plenty of drama game fun in true Uncle Chris style!

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Have a great Christmas adventurer, we’ll see you for the next episode of Armchair Adventures on Thursday 5th January!

A Panto Adventure

2022/12/1

20:01

“In a pantomime everything and everyone ends up happy. I love that!”

🎄🎅🧚

Connie is off to a pantomime with school, but she’s never seen one before so she doesn’t know what to expect. She sets Uncle Chris and Year 3 at Arlies Primary School a very important assignment - they need to find out what ingredients make up a proper good panto!

We explore the top ten panto ingredients with the help of our local community theatre group in a showbiz TV show called 'Top of the Panto Bits!' It’s full of bad jokes, celebrity guests and happy endings.... Oh no it isn’t, oh yes it is!

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Join us for our next adventure on Thursday 15th December!

A Camaraderie Adventure - Part 2

2022/11/17

14:40

“It’s important to stay calm and together, and encourage each other.”

🎖️🎙️💛

It’s crunch time at Armchair Adventures Head Quarters!

Made By Mortals - the company who help Connie and her customers produce Armchair Adventures - need the next episode ready and pronto. However, the builders have rocked up, so everybody needs to squeeze into the broom cupboard to crack on with all the behind-the-scenes jobs. It’s chaos!

Can Connie use what she’s learnt about camaraderie from the veterans of the armed forces to rally the troops and get the job done? Listen to part two of A Camaraderie Adventure and find out!

A Camaraderie Adventure is proudly funded by Veterans’ Foundation.

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Join us for our next adventure on Thursday 1st December!

A Camaraderie Adventure - Part 1

2022/11/3

22:47

“In the forces we do almost everything as a team, which really helps to get the job done and reduce feelings of stress at the same time.”

🎖️🏵️🪖

Connie has been feeling a bit stressed out. There’s loads to do behind the scenes to make an Armchair Adventures episode and she has been tackling it all alone.

Luckily, some of her customers know a thing or two about camaraderie after their time in the armed forces. Everyone gets a job to help get the latest episodes ready, including you adventurer!

But when some unexpected obstacles get in the way, will Connie and the gang be able to pull together and get the job done?

A Camaraderie Adventure is proudly funded by Veterans’ Foundation.

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A Poetry Adventure - Part 2

2022/10/20

14:04

“Travelling through poems is brilliant. We went to the carnival, daffodil fields, we charged along a railway track and now I’m lost!”

✍️📚📖

Hey Adventurer! You now get double the Armchair Adventures fun with each adventure split into two parts and released on the first and third Thursday of each month!

Join us for part two of A Poetry Adventure! Connie is struggling with her homework - she has to write a poem but she doesn’t know where to start. Luckily, our resident poet Pauline and the rest of the gang are on a mission to help her. In part one they took her on a journey into their favourite poems to show her how it’s done.

Now it’s Connie’s turn to put pen to paper. It’s the only way for her to leave the world of poetry and get back home in time to hand in her homework! Will Connie do it, listen to fun out...

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Armchair Adventures fundraise to create this podcast. If you would like to donate to us, ask a grown up to text the amount you would like to donate and the word ‘Adventures’ to 70450. Thank you for your support!

Join us for our next Armchair Adventure on Thursday 3rd November!

A Poetry Adventure - Part 1

2022/10/6

18:16

“But the thing is, we’ll be traveling through the world of poems. So as soon as we land in a poem, we won’t be able to come back until you’ve written your own!”

✍️📚📖

Welcome to series three of Armchair Adventures. Yes, that’s right - Connie and the gang are back! You’ll visit so many exciting places adventurers, and it all kicks off with part one of A Poetry Adventure!

Connie has to write a poem for her English homework and she’s stuck! Luckily her gang of intrepid and inventive customers are at hand, including Pauline who happens to LOVE poetry.

Pauline takes Connie on an adventure through poetry to try and give her some inspiration. The gang share some of their favourite poems and try out some super fun poetry techniques along the way, inviting you to join in!

Will Connie manage to write the right poem? Listen to part two of A Poetry Adventure (released on Thursday 20th October) to find out…

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Series 3 Trailer - Armchair Aventures

2022/9/23

03:00

"Ahhh, this is the life eh! Sitting on the beach, suntanning by the sea..." 🏖️

Join Uncle Chris and Connie as they near the end of their summer holidays, ready for another action packed, imagination fuelled series of Armchair Adventures. Uncle Chris and Connie have an idea... listen here to find out 👇

Series 3 starts on Thursday 6th October with 'A Poetry Adventure.' Hit follow or subscribe to get this in your feed as soon as it's released!

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Bonus Episode - Guess The Guest!

2022/9/20

13:16

"Right first of all we need some 'Guess The Guest' gameshow music!"

In this bonus episode, the last one before we start series 3, Connie checks in with Uncle Chris and the gang to find out what they've been unto on their summer holidays.

The launch of series 3 is just around the corner and everyone at Armchair Adventures HQ is super excited, especially when Connie reveals that we'll have a very special guest!

Fingers on buzzers, because it's time to play Guess The Guest! Adventurer, can you work out who our mystery VIP will be?

Listen here 👇

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Bonus Episode - Uncle Chris Goes Cruising!

2022/8/4

15:44

"My lovely customers have been busy creating some bonus episodes for you all to enjoy!"

Connie's Uncle Chris is back! ✨

Uncle Chris spends lots of his time going around schools and communities playing drama games and creating shows! 🎭

In this bonus episode, Uncle Chris and the gang head over to Arlies Primary School in Tameside to play lots of drama games based around our Cruise Ship adventure.

Ready to pack your suitcases guys? What would you take on a cruise ship adventure?🚢

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Bonus Epsiode - Meet Uncle Chris!

2022/7/1

15:28

"While we’re creating new episodes for series 3 of Armchair Adventures, I’ve asked Uncle Chris and my lovely customers to do some drama workshops in schools based on some of our previous episodes!"

Introducing Connie's Uncle, Chris! ✨

Uncle Chris is a drama teacher who loves to get people acting, playing and being creative! 🎭

So Connie sent him, with the rest of the gang, to Millbrook Primary School in Tameside. Where we will get to play lots of fun drama games based on season 2's Compost Adventure!

Have you ever heard of the alphabet game? Or used your imagination to create your own magical mini-beast? 🐛

Give it a go in our latest BONUS episode!

Listen here 👇

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A Cruise Ship Adventure

2022/4/14

23:43

"It can feel terrifying when you're caught in the storm, but the important thing is to keep calm, focus on finding stiller waters!"

Ready to put on your snazziest outfits, adventurers?? ✨

Connie has been feeling a bit tired recently, so Cyril suggests we all go blow off some steam on a Cruise Ship adventure. TOOT TOOT! All aboard! 🛳️

There are plenty of magical surprises in store. Join the Captain for a delicious banquet and run away from pirates☠️...have you ever seen an octopus fold laundry!? 🐙

C'mon sailors, we all need a little holiday now and again!

Listen here 👇

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Actor - Hannah Donelon, Chris Brett

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Music Production by James Dee

A Local History Adventure

2022/3/10

27:57

“It’s important to know the past, so that we can learn for the future.”

Have you ever wondered what the place where you live was like in the olden days?? ⏳

Well John, one of Connie's lovely travel customers, likes to go for long walks along the canals in his hometown of Ashton-under-Lyne. He LOVES to look at all the history he can see, like all the once busy and bustling cotton mills that are left empty now.

But what if you could go back and see it in REAL LIFE!? 🤯

Are you ready to go back in time adventurers!! I wonder who Connie and the gang will meet!?

Sometimes it's easy to not think about our local history. But it’s all around us, you just have to take a good look. 👀

Let’s go guys! It's time to hop on John's MAGICAL time-traveling canal boat! All aboard! 🚤

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Written by Francesca Waite

Actor - Hannah Donelon, Gemma North

Sound Design & Production - Story Publishing

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Music Production by James Dee

Next episode out 14th April

A Dancing Adventure

2022/2/10

23:46

“It’s hard to feel down when you’re being a funky chicken with your friends!”

Time to get your dancing shoes on adventurers! It's Pat's turn to choose the adventure this time, and she is bored of being cooped up alone; she wants to get moving and grooving with her friends!

So, Connie and the gang will take you on a dancing extravaganza! You’ll tango at the glamourous Blackpool Tower Ballroom and jet off to Nashville for a spot of line-dancing - you might even bump into a country music superstar - Yeehaw!

And don’t forget the funky chicken dance at a super cool disco!

Trying new things, or having a pop at stuff you think you’re rubbish at can actually turn out to be really fun - who knows if you don’t give it a go!

Listen now and show us your best moves!

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Written by Alison Carr Prestwich

Actor - Hannah Donelon, Merriel Scholfield

Sound Design & Production - Story Publishing

Music by AJS Music

Music Production by James Dee

This episode of Armchair Adventures was funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Loneliness Engagement Fund.

Armchair Adventures - The Best Bits

2022/1/13

31:19

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! We hope Father Christmas brought you everything you wanted and that you all ate plenty of sprouts!

Over the Christmas break, Connie and the gang have been busy choosing their top five favourite ever Armchair Adventures moments and we’ve brought them all together into one lovely podcast for you to enjoy!

What’s gonna be no.1?? The time we visited a superhero lair, or maybe when we pulled the plug on a seaside adventure, or what about the time Ashton United played Rivals FC at Wembley?!

Let us know what your favourite moment has been over the past two series adventurer.

Grab open the Quality Street, as we rewind and take you back to the start…

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Actor - Hannah Donelon

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Next episode is out 10th February

A Compost Adventure

2021/12/9

24:20

“In nature nothing is wasted. Everything is recycled.”

Time to save the planet again and we need your help! You’ll shrink to the size of a beetle along with Connie and the gang, then you explore Hazel's summer garden. There’s snail rides, ant piggybacks and flying with bumblebees! Wow! The world is so different when you’re teeny!

You and the explorers end up in Hazel’s compost - it’s a bit pongy! You squelch around in rotting fruit, broken eggshells and what’s that? Plastic?! How did that get there?

Listen to the episode to discover how your little changes, like recycling and composting, can make a huge difference!

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Written by Becky Prestwich

Actor - Hannah Donelon

Sound Design & Production - Story Publishing

Music by AJS Music

This episode of Armchair Adventures was funded by Suez Recycle 4 Greater Manchester Community Fund.

Next episode is out 13th January

An Underwater Adventure

2021/11/11

22:22

“Don’t forget your flippers!”

It’s Connie’s turn to choose the adventure this time and she just wants to get away from it all! So the gang suggest a trip to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef!

Remember your swimming costume for this adventure, as you deep dive under the waves to learn all about coral reefs and how they’re being regenerated. You’ll swim along with jellyfish, glide with stingrays and dodge sharks!

But will Connie feel better after her underwater adventure with you? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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Directed by Paul Hine

Actor - Hannah Donelon

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Music by AJS Music

Supported by Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together.

Next episode is out 9th December 2021

A Unity Adventure

2021/10/14

25:15

“We have to sing together in one voice before real change can happen.”

You're on a quest to find the true meaning of equality in the first Adventure of Series 2! You zip back in time with Connie and the explorers to visit a bunch of awesome humans who stood up for people’s rights. Like Dr Martin Luther King Jnr, Nelson Madela and the ladies from the 1961 space race.

You’re also joined by Britain's Got Talent finalists, the B-Positive Choir and brilliant songwriters from the African and Caribbean community - wowsers!

Will Connie believe that she can make a difference? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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Music by AJS Music

Featuring the B-Positive Choir

Original song 'His Righteousness' written by Celeste McKenzie (pka Celestial Flo) and adapted with permission.

Music Produced by Ian Stewart, Blueprint Studios

Supported by Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together.

Next episode is out 11th November 2021

We’re Back! Series 2 coming soon!

2021/9/30

02:42

Are you ready for lots of new adventures?

Hello Adventurer, Connie here! Guess what? Armchair Adventures is BACK with a brand-new series full of fresh adventures, wild trips and proper exciting experiences.

The good news is that you don’t need a passport to come along, as you’re going to be using your own imagination! You’re not going to be on your own either as me and my gang of awesome explorers are going to show you the way!

So buckle up Adventurer and listen to what we have in store for you in Series 2 of Armchair Adventures!

Yeeee haaaaaaa!

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Series 2 Episode 1 out Thursday October 14th - see ya then!

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S1: Bonus Episode - Meet The Musician (Clarinet)

2021/8/12

14:59

Meet Hannah, who plays the clarinet in episode 4, Jean's Artistic Adventure.

While we're busy creating the next series of Armchair Adventures, we thought we'd release some bonus special stuff for you to enjoy in the meantime!

In this episode you'll revisit Jean's Artistic Adventure, the episode featured a wonderful seaside. The clarinet represented the sound of the Jean and the rest of the customers drawing their adventure and expertly played by the wonderful Hannah!

In this bonus episode, you'll learn a bit more about the clarinet, how to play it, and how Hannah made the music for this Armchair Adventure.

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Clarinet by Hannah McCabe

Supported by Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together.

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Bonus - Meet The Musician (Flute)

2021/7/19

17:38

"The music in Armchair Adventures is so important. It really helps set your imagination free!"

We're rewinding back to the start, to Linda's Treetop Adventure in episode 1. If you remember, while exploring the world from up high, we meet a beautiful bird. This was represented by the flute and in this bonus episode you meet the wonderful musician behind it - Amina!

You'll learn how Amina became a professional musician, how she made the music to represent the bird and some top tips for any young musicians out there!

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Flute by Amina Cunningham

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A Royal Garden Party Adventure

2021/6/9

30:13

“...up ahead is Buckingham Palace”

With a bunch of armed forces veterans, Connie takes you on an adventure through air, land and sea to try and make it to a royal garden party! But the gang haven’t got tickets - can they sneak in? Will the Queen find out?

On the way to the party, you’ll also discover what it takes to live a life of service like our gang of actual armed forces veterans!

Are you ready to act, sing or dance along? Listen to this Armchair Adventures podcast episode on your own or with your friends and family.

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Thanks so much for listening to our first series of Adventures. Series 2 is out in Autumn 2021!

Follow us for bonus material until then - thanks guys! Love ya!

Ronny’s Football Adventure

2021/5/12

28:53

“Football’s not about money…. it’s about community.”

Connie isn’t thrilled that one of her explorers Ronny wants to visit a football match. How BORING! But after a few chants and a pep talk, it all ends in a trip to one of the most famous football stadiums in the world! Join Ronny and his favourite club Ashton United on an Armchair Adventure to Wembley!

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Trumpet - Pete Mainwaring

Cello - Liz Hanks

Music Supervisor - James Dee

Sound Design & Production - Story Publishing

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The next episode is out 10th June 2021!

Go Where The Music Takes You!

2021/4/7

25:08

“This is amazing! I can’t wait to see it all!”

If we said live music, food trucks, flower headbands and face paints what’s the first thing you’d think of? That’s right, in this episode you’re going to a music festival with Connie and the gang on a music-filled Armchair Adventure!

Are you ready to act, sing or dance along? Listen to this Armchair Adventures podcast episode on your own or with your friends and family.

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Written by Emma Hill

Directed by Paul Hine

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Banjo & Music Supervisor - James Dee

Sound Design & Production - Story Publishing

Supported by Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together.

The next episode is out 13th May 2021!

A Showbiz Adventure

2021/3/10

28:45

“Our lives are about to completely change. This is the most amazing place in the world!”

Connie loves the thought of appearing on stage, her name in lights, dancing and singing to loads of adoring fans. Don’t we all, eh?

So in this episode, after dreaming of Broadway, the West End, Paris, and Las Vegas, Connie whisks you and her fellow explorers away on a journey you’ll never forget to A Showbiz Wonderland. It’s a magical place where everyone can be the star of the show, including you!

Join Connie and her lovely customers on their latest star-studded Armchair Adventure!

Are you ready to act, sing or dance along? Listen to this Armchair Adventures podcast episode on your own or with your friends and family.

Don’t forget our drawing competition for you to win some amazing prizes! Listen for details on how to enter!

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Written by Paul Hine

Music by @AJS_music

Music Supervisor- James Dee

Sound design - Story Publishing

Actor - Hannah Donelon

Trombone - Rich McVeigh

Supported by Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together.

The next episode is out 8th April 2021!

Bonus: Enter our drawing competition!

2021/3/4

01:57

Do you want to star in an episode of Armchair Adventures?

Well, pens, pencils and paint at the ready!

We want you draw where you would send Connie and her customers on an Armchair Adventure - it could be anywhere, the jungle, the moon or even on a topsy turvey rollercoaster.

Send us your drawing, sketches or crafty collages to us and we'll choose our favourites.

Prizes include the chance to star in an episode of Armchair Adventures. ALL entries will get displayed in our gorgeous online gallery.

Open to all ages - closes 30th April 2021

Head to the 'news & blogs' section of our website for more information, how to enter and those important Terms & Conditions!

Jean’s Artistic Adventure

2021/2/10

27:37

“There's nothing better than taking my shoes and socks off, and the water lapping across your feet.”

Jean’s favourite hobby is drawing. So when she suggests to Connie they should draw their next Armchair Adventure, our Chief Adventurer isn’t too sure.

Connie doesn’t think she’s a very good artist! But with a little helpful persuasion from her fellow explorers they take the trip of a lifetime to a gorgeous sandy beach full of memories and joy. Although, when a huge storm hits, they have to work together to get back to safety…

Join Jean, Connie and her lovely customers on their latest sketchy Armchair Adventure!

In this episode, Connie also launched a drawing competition for you to win some amazing prizes! Listen for details on how to enter.

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Credits

Produced by Made By Mortals

Written by Alison Carr

Music by AJS Music

Sound Design - Story Publishing

Music Supervisor - James Dee

Actor - Hannah Donelon

Supported by Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together.

The next episode is out 11th March 2021!

Carla’s Bubble Adventure

2021/1/13

24:48

“I feel like a hamster in a wheel!”

It’s a new year and Carla’s after a change of scenery. She’s always fancied seeing the beautiful northern lights. So she turns to Connie and her gang to help her to float away on an adventure of the imagination!

Join Carla, Connie and her lovely customers on a bubble-filled Armchair Adventure to one of the world’s most stunning wonders. Just be careful not to pop your bubble!

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Credits

Produced by Made By Mortals

Written by Francesca Waite

Music by AJS Music

Sound Design - Story Publishing

Music Supervisor - James Dee

Harp - En Hudson

Actor - Hannah Donelon

Supported by Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together.

The next episode is out 11th February 2021!

Lynda's Superhero Adventure

2020/12/9

25:19

“You don’t need superpowers to be a hero!”

Lynda (with a y!) is a caregiver and has been helping older people during lockdown. Connie reckons she’s a hero, but Lynda isn’t convinced.

So Connie takes Lynda and the rest of her lovely customers on an Armchair Adventure to an underground superhero hideout to find out what really being a hero is all about.

Search for that hero inside yourself, join Lynda and the gang for an unforgettable and fun-packed journey - without leaving the comfort of your living room!

Are you ready to act, sing or dance along? Share your imagination, listen to this Armchair Adventures podcast episode on your own or with your friends and family.

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Armchair Adventures is brand-new colourful, fictional and interactive podcast series about Connie and her gang of plucky explorers - and YOU can come along on the adventure too.

In each episode you’ll join Connie for an exciting imagination-fuelled escapade together. You’ll visit magical places, meet extraordinary people and understand the world a little better. All without needing to step foot outside the house!

Armchair Adventures is a podcast for children, teachers, imaginative older people, carers and activity coordinators.

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Credits

Armchair Adventures is a Made By Mortals production.

In collaboration with Hearts and Minds, a theatre company for over 55s.

Supported by Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together.

The next episode is out 14th January 2021!

Linda’s Treetop Adventure

2020/9/15

22:47

“I put my boots and my rucksack on, and I’m out in the open. Wind in my hair feeling, well...free!”

Linda loves walking and exploring the great outdoors. But because of the lockdown she's sadly not been able to get out as much. So Linda turns to Armchair Adventures for an unforgettable and fun-packed journey - without leaving the comfort of her own living room!

Join Linda, your tour guide Connie and her lovely customers on an Armchair Adventure up to a magical treetop walk full of beautiful birds, wild creatures and delicious fruit! Who needs that holiday to Lanzarote anyway eh Linda?

Are you ready to act, sing or dance along? Share your imagination, listen to this podcast episode on your own or with your friends and family!

Download a transcript of this episode here

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Credits

Armchair Adventures is a Made By Mortals production.

In collaboration with Hearts and Minds, a theatre company for over 55s.

Supported by Arts Council England, National Lottery Community Fund, United We Stream and Action Together.

The next episode is out 11th December 2020!

Welcome to Armchair Adventures

2020/9/15

02:37

15-year-old Connie lives with her mum and dad in a flat above their family run travel agents in Ashton. As a result of Covid-19, the business was in MAJOR trouble and on the brink of going bust, but when Connie reached out to their amazing customers, together they came up with an alternative approach to a traditional vacation…

Join Connie and her lovely customers as they take you on a series of Armchair Adventures. You’ll visit magical places, meet extraordinary people and learn more about yourself as you embark on a journey of the imagination!

A Girl Power Scrapbook Adventure – Part 2

2024/1/18

21:23

Welcome back to Part 2 of our 'Girl Power Scrapbook Adventure', where Connie and her customers learn more about local inspirational women and their positive affirmations.

"‘Walk in my shoes, run in my wake"

🏃‍♀✨💪🏽

Connie and her customers are stuck in cyberspace!! But Connie has been asked by the Mayor to sing at a special event, celebrating local inspirational women.

How will she make it to the stage in time? Maybe the girl power magic stored in the collected affirmations will help them out!

Listen now to find out more...

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Credits

Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon

Writer – Chris Brett

Music -AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Funded by- Historic England’s ‘Know Your Neighbourhood’ fund

With extra special thanks to our guest adventurers, Mayor of Tameside Cllr Sharif and Stacey Copeland.

Our next episode will be out on Thursday 8th of February! 😀

Mentioned in this episode:

Super Great Kids Podcast

A Musical Extravaganza Adventure – Part 1

2024/2/8

27:08

Meet Mrs Maestro- a local bus company owner and music super-fan. Join her, Connie, and Connie’s customers en route to pick up the musicians in an orchestra and get them to the super-duper concert on time.

🚌🎻🎼

“We love music. It sets our imaginations wild and free”.

In this episode (the first of three musical specials), Mrs Maestro’s ancient steam-powered patented route planner blows up, and she is forced to try to remember her route and the order of her pickups. Poor Mrs Maestro’s memory is ‘on the blink’ and believes she’ll never remember. Her grumpy bus driver, Darren, doesn’t help. So it’s up to Connie, the adventurers (you) and her customers to come to the rescue with the power of music. First stop…the park to pick up the woodwind family.

These next three episodes contain original music played by some incredible orchestra musicians. Hold on to your hats; it’s gonna be a musical blast!

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Credits

Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon and Kerry Wilson-Parry

Writer – Paul Hine

Music -AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Musicians - Hannah McCabe, Caroline Pether, Aine Molines

Our next episode will be out Thursday 22nd of February!😀

A Musical Extravaganza Adventure – Part 2

2024/2/22

17:39

The next stop is the string family from the ice cream parlour! Mrs Maestro's journey to get the musicians in the orchestra to the super-duper concert on time continues. Mrs Maestro gets confused when it's time to pay for all those delicious ice creams, and Connie and her customers come to her aid.

🚌🎻🍦

“Don’t worry Mrs Maestro, let’s do it together. We’ll help you. Isn’t that right gang?”

The next pickup is the brass family from the Great Grand Palace- a royal but somewhat overwhelming experience. And then it’s the percussion family from the disco, and it’s time to dance, dance, dance! In this episode, we continue honing our conducting skills using hand gestures to control the music. But don’t worry, the professional conductor is meeting us at the concert hall to conduct the orchestra in the super-duper concert. But only if we can get the musicians there on time! And now we are running super late!

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Credits

Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon and Kerry Willison-Parry

Writer – Paul Hine

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Musicians - Hannah McCabe, Caroline Pether, Aine Molines

Funded by the Arts Council of England.

Our next episode will be out Thursday 7th of March! 😀

A Musical Extravaganza Adventure – Part 3

2024/3/7

21:33

“Strap yourself in, everybody; this last bit of the journey will be quite the ride.”

🚌🎻🎵

In the third part of this musical trio, Mrs Maestro’s rickety old bus has to go through some tricky and slightly bonkers terrain, including a long dark tunnel, a sticky and slimy swamp, and a wiggly windy road. With the whole orchestra safely onboard the bus, this final leg of the journey does some very peculiar things to the music. And after all a very important member of the orchestra doesn’t turn up as planned, who will step in to keep everyone on time with their beautiful and imaginative hand movements?

“Do you know what adventurers, maybe I could do it? Do you think I can?”

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Credits

Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Kerry Willison-Parry and Hannah Donelon

Writer – Paul Hine

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Musicians - Hannah McCabe, Caroline Pether, Aine Molines

Funded by the Arts Council of England.

Our next episode will be out Thursday 21st of March! 😀

An Armchair Adventure Grammy Awards Adventure

2024/3/21

22:02

Welcome to the prestigious Armchair Adventures Grammy Awards, or AAGA's for short, where Uncle Chris picks out his favourite musical moments from the episodes so far! 🎶🏆👩‍🎤

"First up is the AAGA for 'Best Use Of A Musical Instrument To Represent An Animal!"

🐦🎵

While Connie makes her way back from Mrs Maestro's 'Musical Extravaganza Adventure', she's asked her Uncle Chris to pick out his favourite musical moments from previous Armchair Adventures Episodes.

Listen now to find out who will come out on top in categories like 'Best Lyrics', 'Best Ivory Tinkling' and not forgetting our 'Extra Super Special Lifetime Achievement Armchair Adventure Grammy Award!'

Don't forget to tell us what your favourite Armchair Adventure musical moments are adventurer. Ask a grown up to let us now by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and we'll give you a shout out next time!

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Credits

Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Chris Brett

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - AJS Music

Funded by the Arts Council of England.

Our next episode will be out Thursday 4th April! 😀

A Shakespeare Adventure - Part 1

2024/4/4

15:47

Connie needs help with her Shakespeare essay, so she asks Uncle Chris and his community theatre company to lend her a hand!

‘It feels quite royal in here, almost like we are at the Tudor court…’

🫅📜✨

A bit rusty on their Shakespearean knowledge, Uncle Chris takes his theatre company back in time to Tudor, England, to gather the facts as they happen. But when he accidentally offends Queen Elizabeth the 1st, the gang must run from her guards - who are trying to cut off their heads!

Come with us and visit the sights, sounds and people of ye ole England- but don’t forget your nose pegs adventurers. It’s a bit whiffy…

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Credits

Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Chris Brett, Hannah Donelon Catherine Cowdrey, Paul Hine, Francesca Waite, Andy Smith and Tess Keeble.

Writer – Chris

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Funded by the Arts Council of England.

Our next episode will be out Thursday 18th of April! 😀

Mentioned in this episode:

The Fun Kids Science Weekly Podcast

Exploring the coolest and most incredible stuff in science, from way back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth to a future where humans live in space! The Fun Kids Science Weekly is hosted by Dan and is the perfect science podcast for kids and families everywhere. Facebook: https://funkidslive.com/facebook Twitter: https://funkidslive.com/twitter Instagram: https://funkidslive.com/instagram

A Shakespeare Adventure - Part 2

2024/4/11

18:21

Uncle Chris and his community theatre company are on the run from some vicious guards in Elizabethan England!

‘What on earth do you think you’re doing here? How dare you interrupt my play…’

👑⚔🪶

In their quest to find out the facts about Shakespeare for Connie, and the queens guards hot on their heels, the gang crash head first into a performance of one of his plays…and come face to face with Queen Elizabeth the 1st!

Will she cut off their heads? Or will they get a chance to change her mind? 😱

Come back to ye old England with us adventurers and find out! Just make sure you hold on to your heads!

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Credits

Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Chris Brett, Hannah Donelon, Catherine Cowdrey, Paul Hine, Francesca Waite, Andy Smith and Tess Keeble.

Writer – Chris Brett

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Funded by the Arts Council of England.

Our next episode will be out Thursday 2nd of May! 😀

Mentioned in this episode:

Fun Kids Science Weekly

A Eurovision Song Contest Adventure Part 1

2024/5/2

27:19

Connie wants to help bring her squabbling school year group back together by preparing the most fantastic performance that will make the School’s Spring Song Contest an enormous success!

“Good Evening Everybody! Let the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 commence!”

🎤✨🌍

Luckily, her Uncle Chris and troupe of trusty customers are super fans of The Eurovision Song Contest, the world’s biggest music competition, so know exactly how to help. Together, they set off to European countries in a magical tour bus to pick up hot hints of how to help make their performance a hit with her school friends and bring everybody back together again.

Come and help Connie and her customers get this show on the road and score top marks at the contest!

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Credits

Produced by Made ByMortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon, Chris Brett, Francesca Waite, Catherine Cowdrey and Paul Hine

Writer – Francesca Waite

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Funded by the Arts Council of England.

Our next episode will be out Thursday 16th of May! 😀

Mentioned in this episode:

Who Smarted?

Douze Points! A Eurovision Song Contest Adventure Part 2

2024/5/16

20:20

Connie and her customers have been asked to step in to perform for the UK in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest – but they don’t have a song, costumes, a dance routine, or anything, yet!

“I really don’t want nil points!!”

“Nobody wants nil points!”

🎤✨🌍

There’s no time to waste! Connie and her customers hop back on the magical tour bus to travel across Europe, on a mission to gather everything they need to make their act special and bring the audience together.

“Let’s build a chain across the world…

Let’s bring together every boy and girl.”

Will Connie pick up all the tips she needs from other country’s Eurovision winners? How will she get on at the Song Contest? And will she receive the top mark - douze points?!

Join us on our journey of the imagination to help make Connie’s contest-winning performance!

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Credits

Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon, Chris Brett, Francesca Waite, Catherine Cowdrey and Paul Hine

Writer – Francesca Waite

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Funded by the Arts Council of England.

Our next episode will be out Thursday 30th of May! 😀

Mentioned in this episode:

Who Smarted

Who Smarted? Is the three times weekly 15 minute hilarious educational podcast for kids and families. From space to the ocean to the human body to famous people, on Who Smarted? You will laugh and learn together. Perfect for car rides, breaks, and bedtime - with more than 350 episodes to choose from! Listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-smarted/id1533462141

A Roman Invasion Adventure

2024/6/6

30:11

Connie’s running out of time to write a play on the roman invasion of Britain for her drama class, so she asks Uncle Chris and his community theatre company to lend her a hand!

‘Silence! You’re forgetting one thing everyone…I am no longer Uncle Chris…I am the emperor of Rome, and emperors do whatever they like!’

🏛️🏆🐎

Styling himself as the new emperor of Rome, Uncle chris takes us to a giant amphitheatre, where he pits the Roman Empire against ancient Britain to gather up the facts for Connie.

Here we see Boudicca queen of the Iceni tribe take on Emperor Claudius of Rome in a few rather silly challenges to impress Emperor Uncle Chris! But who will emerge victorious! And will everybody stay in one piece? Join us on our adventure to find out!

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Credits

Produced by- Made By Mortals

Actors – Chris Brett, Hannah Donelon, Catherine Cowdry and Paul Hine

Writer- Chris Brett

Music- AJS Music

Sound design- Blueprint Studios

Funded by- The Arts Council England.

Our next episode will be out Thursday 20th of June! 😀

Mentioned in this episode:

Koala Shine Promo Swap

Koala Shine is a show of mindful kids’ short stories, with adventures taking us all over the globe and even out of this world! In every episode, you'll learn something new, with cool facts and jokes, topsy-turvy tales and even the opportunity for you to be on the pod too. Koala Shine is meaningful, mindful entertainment for developing brains, with not a screen in sight! Hit ‘follow’ so you never miss an episode, and subscribe to Koala Shine+ for ad-free, uninterrupted adventures! https://koalashine.supercast.com/ Listen here: https://link.chtbl.com/koalashine

A Prehistoric Portal Adventure

2024/6/20

26:24

*NEWS FLASH*

This just in…Connie needs some help understanding research for a school project, so she asks her trusty Uncle Chris and her lovely customers if they know anyone who could help her out!

‘Wow, it’s like the Batcave…Look at all the robots and machines.’

🦖🕵🏻🤖

Uncle Chris gets in touch with his good friend Dr Rachel, dons his news reporter character and adventures to her super-secret research base!

Once inside, they learn about ‘THE FIVE STEPS OF RESEARCH’

Finding out what makes a successful project, how important planning is and they even take a trip back in time to meet some T-REX! But watch your step adventurers…you don’t want to step in any dino dung!

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Credits

Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Chris Brett and Hannah Donelon

Writer – Chris Brett

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Special guest – Dr Rachel Isba

Funded by The ICS Research Engagement Network development programme. Produced in collaboration with Lancaster Medical School, Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, and the Council for Disabled Children (part of the National Children’s Bureau). With special thanks to Rachel Isba.

The views expressed in this episode are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of NHS England or the Department of Health and Social Care.

Our next episode will be out Thursday 4th of July! 😀

Mentioned in this episode:

Koala Shine Show notes

A Super Sustainable Fashion Adventure Part 1

2024/7/4

17:58

Connie’s lovely customer Pat wants to go on an adventure to learn what her clothes are made of and how she can shop more sustainably…

👗🧵🐑

‘I’d love to know how I can help the planet whilst still looking good!’

Meanwhile, Connie is worrying she will have to wear her Mum’s 1980’s prom dress if she doesn’t order one off the internet in time! The trouble is, Connie doesn’t really understand what the new one is made of…

Getting the rest of the customers on the line they travel to Fashion designer Amy Powney’s Super Sustainable Fashion Studio to find out more!

When her wardrobe becomes a rocket, they blast off to have a beauty treatment with some sheep and float away on giant clouds made of cotton…But when they venture deep underground to learn where manmade fabrics come from… they are attacked by an oil monster!

Will they survive their encounter with this fossil fuelled terror? Join us to find out Adventurers!

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Credits

Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon and Paul Hine

Writer – Chris Brett

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Special guest – Amy Powney

This episode was funded through the Energy Saving Trust Foundation’s Youth Climate Action Fund. With extra special thanks to our guest adventurer Amy Powney

Our next episode will be out Thursday 18th of July! 😀

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Bust or Trust Promo Swap

Calling all Chief Detectives! Bust or Trust is a podcast for curious kids’ who’d like to get to the bottom of some of the world’s most interesting mysteries. From Big Foot to the Lost City of Atlantis, “Myth Truster” Tiernan Douieb and “Myth Buster” Athena Kugblenu take you through each case. It’s up to the Chief Detectives listening to decide if they bust the myth or trust it! A real family listen, full of fun facts and silly jokes, this podcast encourages young listeners to think critically about “evidence” and how to debate and disagree in a playful and productive way. Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bust_or_trust_podcast Podfollow Listen Link: https://podfollow.com/bust-or-trust-a-kids-mystery-podcast Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bust-or-trust-a-kids-mystery-podcast/id1675057749

A Super Sustainable Fashion Adventure Part 2

2024/7/18

18:50

Deep underground, Connie and her customers learn the Oil monster is friendly after all, and how using fossil fuels for her new prom dress damages the environment.

Connie decides that reusing her mums 1980s dress is the best way forward …the thing is, it’s still not her style…at all…

👗🧵🛢

‘It’s important for me to wear my mum’s prom dress…even though it really, really, really doesn’t suit me…’

Amy (The fabulously sustainable fashion designer) comes to the rescue with a complete redesign using the same fabric!

Join the adventure and play games at the Oil monsters birthday bash, plant some trees with our forest friends and get yourself on the fashion runway!

It’s time to strut your stuff in part 2 of ‘A Super Sustainable Fashion Adventure!’

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Credits

Produced by Made By Mortals

Actors - Hannah Donelon and Paul Hine

Writer – Chris Brett

Music - AJS Music

Sound Design - Blueprint Studios

Special guest – Amy Powney

This episode was funded through the Energy Saving Trust Foundation’s Youth Climate Action Fund. With extra special thanks to our guest adventurer Amy Powney

Our next episode will be out Thursday 1st August 2024! 😀

Mentioned in this episode:

Bust or Trust Promo Swap

Series 5 out soon! Brand new Armchair Adventures episodes are on the way.

2024/9/4

03:00

Join Connie and the gang at the Armchair Adventures Travel Agency as they kick off Season 5 with a bang! ✨

The agency is celebrating with a fireworks display, and they're inviting all adventurers to join in on the fun. This season promises to be packed with super fun join-in adventures led by Connie, Uncle Chris, and all her lovely customers

From a thrilling theme park escapade to blasting off into the cosmos, it's going to be an unforgettable ride! 🚀

Adventures to look forward to:

A thrilling theme park experience.🎡
An imaginative journey sparking ideas for climate action.🌍
A space adventure that blasts off into the cosmos.🧑‍🚀
A deep dive into the world of William Shakespeare.🎭
A special Christmas episode.🎅
A historical adventure about Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder plot.🎆

Make sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss any of the action-packed episodes in Season 5! ✅

A Giant Leap Adventure Part 1

2024/9/19

26:46

Season 5 is

back with a bang, as Connie and the gang blast off into space!

Connie and her

team of adventurers are off on an exciting journey to the moon, led by Hazel—a

former soldier and all-round adventure seeker. Along the way, Connie faces her

own fears about going away on a camping trip without her mum.

From sneaking

into NASA, prepping a retired rocket and training like astronauts, this episode

is filled with imaginative join-in fun!

Will Connie

realise she's braver than she thinks? And most importantly, has she packed

enough biscuits for the flight?! 🍪 Tune in to find out adventurers!

A Giant Leap Adventure – Part 2

2024/10/3

18:01

Connie and the gang blast off into space for an adventure to the moon! Connie initially hesitates, worried about being so far from home. However, she joins the crew just in time

for the rocket launch! 🚀

Along the way, the adventurers experience zero gravity, dodge space debris, and even encounter friendly aliens! After a small navigational hiccup, the crew manages to steer back on course and successfully land on the moon. There, they plant the Armchair Adventures flag, explore the lunar surface, and marvel at the beauty of outer space. 🌕

Will they get home safely? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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Credits

Armchair Adventures is a Made by Mortals production. With special thanks to Blueprint Studios and HannahDonelon.

Generously funded by the Arts Council of England.

Our next episode will be out Thursday 17th November! 😀

A Gunpowder, Treason and Plot Adventure – Part 1

2024/10/17

22:15

Connie need’s some help explaining bonfire night to some guests she has staying and asks Uncle Chris if he can help!

No sure of the facts themselves, Uncle Chris and his trusty community theatre company decide to go back to 1605 and find out the facts as they happened! But it was a very dangerous time, full of plots to kill King James the 1st, so they decide to go undercover as detectives…

‘There’s only one thing for it we will have to go undercover, like secret detectives from a Cop show!’ 👮🚨

Join us as we travel back in time to Jacobean London, for Guard chases, undercover policing and a lot of gunpowder treason and plot! 💂👑

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Credits

Armchair Adventures is a Made by Mortals production. With special thanks to Blueprint Studios and Hannah Donelon.

Generously funded by the Arts Council of England.

Our next episode will be out Thursday 31st October! 😀

Mentioned in this episode:

Dorktales Storytime

Be the hero of your own story with Dorktales Storytime, the award-winning podcast for kids and their pop culture loving grownups. Enter their Once Upon a Time world where hosts, Jonathan Cormur and Mr. Reginald T. Hedgehog, take you on a journey of curiosity and acceptance. You’ll explore reimagined fairytales and fables with social emotional themes, discover inspiring stories of history’s hidden heroes, and experience imaginary tales of boundless possibilities. Recognized by Common Sense Media as outstanding entertainment with an official seal for quality and impact. Common Sense Selections include age-appropriate media with the potential to spark family conversations, entertain families of all kinds, and have a positive, lasting effect on society. Selected by Apple Podcasts for being the best of the best in the Kids & Family category. We are consistently selected for curated lists and featured collections.

A Gunpowder, Treason and Plot Adventure – Part 2

2024/11/4

21:22

Uncle Chris is in a right pickle…his undercover detective work hasn’t gone to plan and the King's guards are trying to take him and his community theatre company to the Tower of London!

‘The guards are chasing us through the streets of London on horseback!’

On the run they still have to find the facts about bonfire night for Connie, risking everything they sneak into the houses of parliament to find out more! Will they be caught? Will they end up in the dungeon, or worse, tortured on the rack?!

Join us in 1605 once again Adventurers for the thrilling conclusion of ‘A Gunpowder, Treason and Plot Adventure!’ 🎇🎆

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Credits

Armchair Adventures is a Made by Mortals production. With special thanks to Blueprint Studios and HannahDonelon.

Generously funded by the Arts Council of England.

Our next episode will be out Thursday 14th November! 😀

Mentioned in this episode:

Dorktales

A Magical Theme Park Adventure - Part 1

2024/11/21

23:01

Join Connie and her lovely customers as they adventure to THE MOST exciting, amazing, magical theme park filled with thrills, imagination, and surprises! The journey kicks off with special guest Linda, who suggests taking everyone on to a theme park to cheer everyone up, especially Connie, who's feeling a bit anxious about reconnecting with an old friend.

🎡🎢🎠

‘We’re so excited. We’re going to ride on literally everything.’

There's fantastical rides, including spinning carousels that send them back in time and a wild lazy river that takes you around the world! But...the gang are having so much fun they lose one of the customers! Uh oh! Will they find them before the park closes?

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