Who are you and what’s your podcast about?

We are the Dethick Brothers (Jim and Joseph) from rural Derbyshire, and we are the creators of The Sir Bernard Moore Show, which follows the unemployable, misunderstood, drunk gobby zombie Sir Bernard Moore and his Uncle Elliot Francois Campey on their tape-recorded adventures around the fictional village of Hobsick in 1992. It is a quintessential British sitcom with its streaks of absurdity, surrealism and farce and endearing yet often flawed characters. The show has a big heart and offers what we think is a unique comic perspective on the power of community and friendship.

What was the first podcast you ever listened to?

This is no doubt most unusual but we haven’t actually ever listened to any other podcasts. We don’t have smartphones and the whole concept of podcasts is quite new to us. For an audio comedy we’re more likely to be listening to a vinyl record of The Goon Show. In a way, being so unaware of what other people are making now has probably given this show a sound and direction which is quite out of the ordinary. People have told us that it sounds like nothing else.

Why did you decide to start podcasting in the first place?

We originally come from a filmmaking background but have always done our own sound design, sound effects and music, so to make that transition from a visual to audio medium was quite smooth. There are so many freedoms you can have in creating a world with sound that you just can’t do visually on a limited budget, so this realisation opened up many possibilities. For a very long time we had improvised characters and comic sketches and songs as a means to creating ideas for films, but had always put certain characters on the back-burner until we felt old enough to play them, and focused enough to do the ideas justice. When we realised we can have control over what we put out, and where and when, it was a revelation. The time just felt right.

Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?

The bulk of our inspiration comes from real life and real people – we lived in a busy guest house for 27 years and had people from all over the world staying and interacting with us. We met literally hundreds of people whose stories, quirks and unique voices helped us to create characters and fully flesh them out in realistic ways. We became keen observers, and honed the skills to translate what is just day-to-day conversation into comic material.

Who’s your dream guest for the podcast?

It would be an undiscovered comedy genius called Dave Smith, from the environs of Chesterfield. We made a short comedy film with him ten years ago called Spotlight on Pork and his improvisational ability is astounding. He has a natural and formidable comic timing. If only we could persuade him to come out of retirement and sit in front of a microphone with us.

Which episode would you say is the perfect introduction to your podcast?

Episode 3 of series 1, ‘A Hobsick Odyssey: Discoveries of the Then and Mysteries of the Now’. It’s an almost 2 hour-long feature which goes into a lot of character detail relating to backstories and personal histories, and we think it’s the show at its very best. Though it was released as episode 3 of 8, it was actually the last one that we recorded, and it says a lot of the things that make the characters really come alive, and delves deep into the comic world. It’s also a largely improvised episode which was recorded on location and features a number of songs – it’s really a blueprint for how we’d like to make series 2.

Where can the Pod Bible readers find out more about you?

Everything we have produced is all linked from our website: temperancepictures.com, which is the name of our production company. All of our comedy work, music and films are on there, as well as a bit about our background and what we’re doing at the moment. You can also find us on YouTube: @thesirbernardmooreshow, where each episode is accompanied with some rather wonderful character photographs.

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Feeling overwhelmed? Spotify has given us this helpful roundup of the best podcasts to support home learning. There are a variety of podcasts available on the platform that are suitable for both parents and kids to listen to together – enabling families to enjoy learning from home!

Whether your child wants to grow up to be a scientist, musician or a historian – these podcasts are a fun learning tool to supplement their studies and inspire them to stay engaged with their favourite subjects. And if they simply want to entertain themselves over lunch, or first thing when they wake up, why not keep this educational too? Spotify’s children’s platform, Spotify Kids, is full of amazing and appropriate music choices, as well as audio books around their favourite stories to keep them going and learning throughout the day.

Top Podcasts include:

Primary school

• Keeping The Kids Entertained  – Are the kids bored again? With Keeping the Kids Entertained they’ll be able to discover new stories, dramas, and learn something new!
• Maddie´s Sound Explorers – Hosted by Maddie Moate, in each episode, listeners are taken on a journey of science and nature sounds, with experts leading the way. Listen to Maddie discussing the show on Episode 54 of the Pod Bible Podcast here!
• David Walliams Marvellous Musical Podcast – Join David Walliams as he goes on a marvellous musical journey of discovery and meets some of the most famous faces from the history of music.
• Fun Kids Book Worms – A fortnightly podcast hosted by Bex, where she meets your favourite authors and finds out what makes them tick.
• The Week Junior Show – The Week Junior Show takes you behind the scenes of the award-winning magazine for 8 to 14-year-olds. Hosted again each week by Bex, she is joined by members of The Week Junior team to discuss their favourite stories or debate the week’s hot topic.
• Maths Appeal – The Maths Appeal podcast features discussions about key maths topics, maths puzzles and interviews with maths champions from the worlds of tech, entertainment, comedy and education.
• Fun Kids Science Weekly – Hosted by Dan from Fun Kids, each episode looks at the week’s biggest science stories.
• Wow In The World – Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz guide curious kids and their grown-ups on a journey into the wonders of the world around them. We’ll go inside our brains, out into space and deep into the coolest new stories in science and technology.
• Tumble – Tumble is a science podcast for kids, to be enjoyed by the entire family. They tell stories about science discoveries, with the help of real scientists!
• HomeSchool History – The podcast provides fun history lessons for all the family, presented by Horrible Histories’ Greg Jenner. Full of facts and jokes, the series brings to life a broad range of historical topics.

Secondary school

• A Brief History of Mathematics – Hosted by Professor of Mathematics Marcus de Sautoy, this podcast reveals the personalities behind the calculations and argues that mathematics is driving the force behind modern science.
• Science Weekly – Science Weekly is a podcast from The Guardian, and due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Science Weekly podcast currently explores some of the crucial scientific questions about Covid-19.
• BBC Inside Science – Hosted by Dr Adam Rutherford, guests join each week to illuminate the mysteries and challenge the controversies behind the science that is changing our world.
• Tech and Science Daily – From the Evening Standard, this podcast focuses on the daily bulletins reporting the latest news from the world of science and technology.
• The British History Podcast -The BHP is a chronological retelling of the history of Britain with a particular focus upon the lives of the people. It is not dry and doesn’t recount dates and battles, but instead teaches who these people were and how their desires, fears, and flaws shaped the histories of England, Scotland, and Wales.
• Stuff You Missed in History Class – Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed in History Class in this podcast from iHeartRadio.
• The Black Curriculum – Teaching Black British history 365 days a year.
• How to Save a Planet – How to Save a Planet is a podcast that asks the big questions like, what do we need to solve the crisis climate? Join journalist Alex Blumbers and scientist Dr Ayana Elizabeth Johnson as they scour Earth for solutions, talking to the people who make a difference.
• BBC Earth Podcast -BBC Earth’s podcast is everything you’d expect – a blend of nature, science and human experience, with world class storytelling and immersive soundscapes. They also bring you insights and stories from the BBC’s crews as they make some of the most impactful television on the planet.
• Duolingo French Podcast – Deepen your language skills and knowledge of the French-speaking world through fascinating true stories and easy to follow French, with added English for context.

James Cator, Head of Studios, UK at Spotify says:

“We appreciate how tough the latest lockdown is on families and with schools shut there are even more pressures on parents during this difficult time. We hope this  round up the top educational podcasts provides a bit of inspiration for parents that are looking for ways to entertain and educate their children – there’s lots available on Spotify across a number of subjects and suitable for a variety of ages. Podcasts are an especially great choice for those worried about how much time their children are spending in front of screens. The beauty of audio is that it can be enjoyed while doing other activities like walking or chores – enabling both parents and kids to learn while completing other daily tasks.”

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