Gareth and Lisa talk to; Emma Roberts from Food Aid Far Cotton and Rachel McGrath from Northamptonshire Community Foundation, about the provision for food aid, the reasons and need for it in Northampton. We hear about the many great local chari

22. 2020

Dec 30th, 2020 53m 19s

Lisa & Gareth are back with a special episode where they discuss the roller-coaster year that has been 2020. The guys start with a catch up on what they've both been up to since they last met up.

21. THAT JOE PAYNE

Jul 3rd, 2020 55m 55s

In this episode, Gareth & Lisa are joined by local award-winning singer-songwriter That Joe Payne to discuss his debut solo album By Name. By Nature. - which is released on 7th August. Joe also discusses his tour which is sadly paused due to C

20. COBBLERS WEMBLEY SPECIAL

Jun 28th, 2020 37m 24s

In this special episode of Talk of the Town; Gareth & Lisa discuss the Northampton Town Football Club League Two Play-Off Final match at Wembley against Exeter City on Monday 29th June.The guys are joined in the studio by all round Cobblers nut

19. PRIDE

Jun 27th, 2020 42m 26s

In this episode to coincide with Pride Month, Gareth & Lisa focus on that from a Northampton perspective. The guys chat with guest host Jason Burridge. Then a panel involving Cllr Anna King (NBC), Matthew Toresen (Northampton LGBTQ+ & Allies Fo

18. TRANSPORT & RUNNING

Jun 18th, 2020 1h 14m

In this episode Lisa & Gareth focus on transport and running. First up is a panel discussion on sustainable travel, featuring:- Dr Declan Ryan PhD – Lecturer on Exercise Physiology, UoN- Steve Miller - Community Activist- Rachel McGrath - North

17. VOLUNTEERS' WEEK

Jun 13th, 2020 1h 12m

To coincide with Volunteers' Week (1-7 June), Gareth & Lisa focus on some of the great work going on out there in the community and those who know about it. They interview Russ the CEO of Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire. Speak with Amarjit Si

16. BLACK LIVES MATTER

Jun 7th, 2020 55m 44s

In this episode, Gareth & Lisa discuss the Black Lives Matter movement. They chat to Anjona Roy and Tre Ventour from Northamptonshire Rights & Equality Council (NREC), the co-organisers of the BLM protest in Northampton on Wednesday 3rd June. C

15. MAYOR OF NORTHAMPTON

Jun 6th, 2020 1h 2m

In this episode the guys talk with the new Mayor of Northampton Cllr Brian W Sargeant, who not only made history when being sworn in online, but also has an illustrious family history regarding the position. We also speak to past Mayors; Sally

14. COVID-19 #3

Apr 29th, 2020 1h 26m

In this episode of Talk of the Town; Gareth & Lisa focus on entertainers from Northampton changing their outlets to an online variation during the lock-down. First up, the guys chat with local musician Ray Hue, know to many as Reggae Ray, who i

13. COVID-19 #2

Apr 24th, 2020 1h 21m

In these times of lock-down, this episode of Talk of the Town focuses on local businesses. The guys chat to Alaric Neville, MD of Phipps NBC who outlines how the famous Northampton brewery is still keeping townsfolk quenched! Michella Dos Sant

12. COVID-19 #1

Apr 8th, 2020 1h 17m

In a change to the normal direction of our podcasts; during the COVID-19 crisis, Lisa and Gareth will be releasing 'Talk of the Town' episodes focusing on the crisis closer to home and trying as much as is practical to focus on the positives. I

11. SARPA SALPA

Apr 6th, 2020 29m 50s

‪To complete our trilogy of podcasts about Northampton’s music, in this episode Gareth & Lisa talk about fantastic local band Sarpa Salpa. The guys chat with lead singer Marcus Marooth. They speak about the band, their awesome 'Say Something'

10. ANDY CROFTS

Mar 18th, 2020 43m 26s

In this episode of Talk of the Town, Gareth & Lisa speak with Andy Crofts, a name that is central to the Northampton music scene. Through his younger days in the late 90's with Circa, through to The Hi-Drivers and The On-Offs to today where And

9. MUSIC

Mar 2nd, 2020 39m 25s

In this episode Gareth & Lisa look at Northampton’s music scene. The guys chat with Nathan Harris from Northampton’s Alternative Underground, who is organising the ‘shoelapalooza’ festival in August and Phil Moore from SBD Promotions & Editor-i

8. HISTORY

Feb 23rd, 2020 34m 4s

In this episode of Talk of the Town, Gareth & Lisa talk again to local historian Mike Ingram on the rich and at times fascinating history of Northampton. Covering so many areas; going right back to the Bronze Age, to medieval times, our Castle,

7. ABINGTON PARK

Feb 16th, 2020 34m 44s

In this episode of Talk of the Town; Lisa and Gareth focus on Abington Park. As part of famous five questions Abington Park is often the answer as being people’s favourite place in Northampton, so the guys thought they would look into the park

6. VINTAGE

Jan 13th, 2020 35m 27s

In this episode Lisa and Gareth look into the thriving Vintage scene in Northampton.First up the guys head down to Vintage Guru on St Giles Street and speak to the owner Julie Teckman about the shop and the traders within it.Then they are joine

5. HALLOWEEN

Oct 25th, 2019 46m 59s

For this special Halloween episode Gareth and Lisa share some spooky local stories and discuss what scares them before heading to Northampton and County Club to meet local historian Enid Jarvis. Enid takes our hosts on a tour of the vaults bene

4. COMMUNITY

Oct 19th, 2019 35m 29s

In this episode Gareth and Lisa focus on the vast subject of community. First up, the guys pay a visit to local artist Amy Proud to discuss how positive action in the St. Edmunds Rd community escalated into her painting a giant mural on the sid

3. CLIMATE

Oct 12th, 2019 26m 50s

In this episode Gareth and Lisa discuss the Climate emergency, which is a massively important issue. The guys are joined in the studio by Ava Joyce, who is a 14 year old from Eco March Northampton and Sophie Whipp from Extinction Rebellion Nort

1. INTRODUCTION

Oct 2nd, 2019 23m 31s

Introductory episode of our Northampton (UK) focused podcast hosted by Lisa Eversden and Gareth Eales. We are passionate about our town and the people in it. Get in contact to be involved. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TownTalkNN

2. BEER

Oct 2nd, 2019 37m 24s

In this episode Lisa and Gareth focus on the Northampton beer & pub scene. Guests are Paul Hanna, owner of The Lamplighter and Alaric Neville, Phipps NBC, giving their thoughts on the trade. We discuss the recent 10th birthday of The Lamplight

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