Friday 29 December 2017

John Adams: Letters from the front for December 1917

This month we look at farming in World War 1 as John Adams is convalescing while working on a farm.
Find it on iTunes or download HERE



Monday 18 December 2017

Marksmess Podcast Episode 22 - A Sithmas Carol

It is time for the Marksmess Podcast Christmas special. Come and join us at the Panto of ‘The Sithmas Carol’. If you are looking for a cross between ‘A Christmas Carol’ and Star War, you are in the right place. Katherine is our narrator and Charlotte is plays Darth Vader.

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Find us on iTunes 
Or listen to it HERE

And if you want guest stars, we have it with family, friends and talented podcasters/vlogger/blogers. Our guests are:
·       Stephen Lacey – Steve is one of the hosts of the Fantastic Four index podcast ‘Fantasticast
·       Andrew Layland – and Andy is the other host of ‘Fantasticast’, and a few oters podcasts including ‘Palace of Glittering delights’. 
·       Alan Middleton – Alan is one of the hosts of the Relatively geeky Podcasts 
·       John Adams (aka Uncle John)
·       Roger Adams (aka Uncle Roger)
·       Jacqueline Adams (aka Auntie Jacqueline)
·       Caroline Rountree – From the movie review blog ‘The Girls on Film’  
·       Kyle Benning – Host of ‘King Sized comics, Giant sized fun’ 
·       Ben Avery – Prolific podcaster of podcasts such as ‘Strangers and Aliens’ and ‘Welcome tolevel 7’ 
·       Michael Staley – from the YouTube channel ‘Mike’s Geek World
·       Patrick Delmore – Host on the Star Trek next Generation index Podcast, ‘NextGeneration’s First Generation’ 
·       Al Sedano – From ‘Resurection – An Adam Warlock and Thanos Podcast’ 
·       David Walker - from the Dr Who Podcast ‘Who True Freaks’ 
·       The Irredeemable Shag – From the Fire and water Podcast  Network and ‘Justice League International BWAH-HA-HAPodcast’ 
·       Darren and Ruth Sutherland from ‘RaD Adventures Podcast Network’ including (and don’t forget to sing it) TrekkerTalk.com 
·       Michael Bailey – Omnipresent podcaster who can be found at the Fortress ofBaileytude  where all his own podcast can be found including ‘From Crissis to Crissis’ 








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Saturday 28 October 2017

John Adams: Letters from the front for October 1917.

This month we read the field post cards from John Adams, and look at the history of the North Irish Horse and the amalgamation with the 9th Royal Irish Fusiliers.
Find it on iTunes or download at http://johnadams.org.uk/letters/october-1917/

Thursday 28 September 2017

Marksmess Podcast 019: Geek letter Q

Now pay attention. This month we look at the letter Q and we talk about the Golden Avenger, Quasar, as well as the quartermaster in the Bond films, known as Q. 
We also look at the geek media we have been indulging in, including the 1995 film Jumanji, and we discuss the contrast between printed comics and digital comics. 
All this and much more on this edition of Marksmess Podcast.
Find our feed at http://marksmess.jellycast.com/podcast/feed/2
Find us on iTunes and on our web page markemsspodcast.blogspot.com
We also play proms for Justice League International Bwah-ha-ha podcast ( http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/jlipodcast/ )
and The quantum Cast ( http://quantumbands.blogspot.com )




Sunday 24 September 2017

John Adams: Letters from the front for September 1917.

John Adams: Letter from the front podcast for September 1917. 
This month we have letters from John Adams and his sister Jeanie.

We also talk to members of the re enactment group Living History Ireland

as they run a reenactment of a world War 1 trench. Many thanks to the volunteers who freely gave their time and knowledge. 



Find it on iTunes or download it at http://johnadams.org.uk/letters/september-1917/

Thursday 31 August 2017

Marksmess Podcast #18, Parents

Episode 18 of Marksmess Podcast is now online. This month we have special guests of Caitlin and Riona, cousins to the girls, who help us explore Parents in geek culture. We also ask the girls to tell us how they got on with their summer reading project.
We also promo two podcasts with Parents, Hey Kids Comics, and Shortbox showcase.
Find us at http://marksmess.jellycast.com/podcast/feed/2 or on iTunes.
and Twitter @marksmesspodcas

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Sunday 6 August 2017

Marksmess Podcast Episode 17: Odds and ends

You have waited long enough, the new episode of Marksmess podcast is now available. We look at Odds and ends including spoilers for Spider-man Homecoming, Dispicable Me 3 and Dr Who, and we open a special parcel from friends. Lots more in this episode.
Find us at our feed HERE or on iTunes and find our blog. and Twitter @marksmesspodcas
So come in and have some fun.
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Wednesday 21 June 2017

John Adams: Letters from the front for June 1917.

John Adams: Letters from the front for June 1917. This month we follow the 9th service battalion as they go through the battle of Messines, and we hear John's letters home.

Find the podcast HERE
Read the letters HERE


Thursday 25 May 2017

Marksmess Podcast episode 15: Marvel Movies and Music

Episode 15 of Marksmess Podcast is now available. Hear Charlotte tell of her top 5 Marvel Cinematic Universe films (you won't believe number 3!!!) and her Katherine listen to classic sci-fi music. All this and talk of our trip to see Guardians of the Galaxy 2!!

We also promo for Comic book Time Machine and JLMay.

Find us at http://marksmess.jellycast.com/podcast/feed/2
or on iTunes on https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/marksmess-podcast/id1087771334?mt=2
And find our blog on marksmesspodcasts.blogspot.com
and Twitter @marksmesspodcas 
And on Facebook at Marksmess Podcasts

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Thursday 27 April 2017

Marksmess Podcast episode 14: LOL

This month we look at the funny stuff of Sci-fi sitcoms, sitcom comic books and we hear some listener jokes. As well as listener feedback and we play the promo for Pulp to Pixel Podcast and Resurections: a Thanos and Adam Warlock podcast.

Find us at http://marksmess.jellycast.com/podcast/feed/2
or on iTunes on https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/marksmess-podcast/id1087771334?mt=2
And find our blog on marksmesspodcasts.blogspot.com
and Twitter @marksmesspodcas 
And on Facebook at Marksmess Podcasts

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Thursday 13 April 2017

John Adams: Letters from the front for April 1917.

John Adams: Letters from the front for April 1917. There are no letters this month, but we look at the 9th Royal Irish Fusiliers in early 1917. 
Find the podcast at http://johnadams.org.uk/letters/april-1917/
or find us on iTunes. 
You can read the Letters of John Adams at johnadams.org.uk/letters

Thursday 23 March 2017

Marksmess Podcast #13: Katherine

This month we look at the geek letter K by exploring the inspiration of our Katherine, Kitty Pryde, by reading two comics and talking about the cartoon 'Pryde of the X-men'.
We also talk about what we have seen and read over the past month, and we play promos for 'From Crisis to Crisis' and 'Dave's Daredevil podcast', both of which have made a welcome return to my podcatcher.



Find us at http://marksmess.jellycast.com/podcast/feed/2
or on iTunes on https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/marksmess-podcast/id1087771334?mt=2
And find our blog on marksmesspodcasts.blogspot.com
and Twitter @marksmesspodcas 
And on Facebook at Marksmess Podcasts

Tuesday 14 March 2017

John Adams: Letters from the front for March 1917

This month John Adams is still in Ireland, and we respond to some feedback about why the 12th of July celebrations didn't happen in 1917.

Find our episode HERE
On iTunes HERE 
and read the letters HERE

Thursday 23 February 2017

Marksmess Podcast #12: Dial J for Justice.

This month we talk about our favourite things we read or watched over the past four weeks. We also look at Mark's history with the Justice League of America, Oreo's, awards and feedback.
We also promote the excellent Trekker Talk podcast and the Irredeemable Justice league International Bwah-ha-ha Podcast.

Here are the photos Caroline (from her email) has shared with us of the brilliant Fish Finger and Custard Cake, and her wedding cake with Adipose toppers. Thanks to Caroline and Rob for permission to share with you all.


Find us at http://marksmess.jellycast.com/podcast/feed/2
or on iTunes on https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/marksmess-podcast/id1087771334?mt=2
And find our blog on marksmesspodcasts.blogspot.com
and Twitter @marksmesspodcas 
And on Facebook at Marksmess Podcasts



Monday 6 February 2017

John Adams: Letters from the front for February 1917

This month we see John Adams in Royal Irish Fusiliers Newtownards camp in Ireland. We also finish our interview with Nick Metcalf who write 'Blacker's Boys'.
Find the episode HERE
On iTunes HERE

Find Blacker's Letters HERE


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Thursday 12 January 2017

Marksmess Episode 11, Geek Letter I

In this episode we explore the Geek Letter I by talking about the Film Incredibles, Katherine’s time as an Imperial Storm Trooper and Charlotte’s love of (I am) Groot.
Stay to the very end when I talk to my non-geeky brother about Rogue One, a Star Wars story, and there may be spoilers.
We also play promos for Resurections, and My Star WarsStory.


Find us, and these other fine Podcast on iTunes HERE






Wednesday 4 January 2017

John Adams: Letters from the front for January 1917

A new episode of John Adams: Letters from the front for January 1917. This month we follow John's letter home and part 1 of our interview with Nick Metcalf, Author of Blacker's Boys and Blacker's letters.
Find the Podcast at HERE
Read the Letters at HERE
and find us on iTunes.
Find Nick at the Blacker's Letters project. where you can follow the Letters of Lieutenant Colonel S W W Blacker DSO, Commanding Officer, 9th (Service) Battalion, Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers).