The Parched Pea Podcast from Lancashire Post and Blog Preston hosted by broadcaster John ‘Gilly’ Gilmore is returning for its second series.
Recording has begun for the new series in which Gilly hears stories from Prestonians across the city. It will be released on all major podcast platforms this Spring.
This series, Gilly will also be back on air as the podcast will also be broadcast on the city’s Central Radio.
Gilly said: “Great to be back hosting series two and again hearing so many amazing stories from Proud Prestonions.
“Plus, with the added bonus this time of the podcast being broadcast on Central Radio it’s been a pleasure working with producer Nathan from the station who is the absolute consummate professional.”
Nathan Hill, director of Central Radio, said: “We’re thrilled that Central Radio has been invited to collaborate on this project. Adding the element of radio to this multi-platform podcast is really exciting too.
“We’re building on the success of the previous series of The Parched Pea Podcast, and now this brand-new package of true-life stories will put proud Prestonians front-and-centre stage across radio, online, video and print and we can’t wait to share with you some more amazing local stories from some truly inspirational local people.
“John ‘Gilly’ Gilmore brings with him his decades of broadcasting pedigree and really does bring out the best in people when he interviews them in his warm and welcoming way.”
Nicola Adam is editor in chief (north & metro) at National World, owners of the Lancashire Post of which she is former editor and also presents a Sunday show for Central Radio.
She said: “There’s nowhere quite like Preston and the Parched Pea Podcast, hosted by the marvellous Gilly, aims to capture personalities and city pride through conversation and stories. It’s also fantastic to be working with Central Radio and Blog Preston in this new and refreshing era of media collaboration here in Lancashire.”
Founder and editor of Blog Preston CIC, Ed Walker, said: “We have a commitment to working in partnership with individuals and organisations across the city, and we’re proud to be able to help make The Parched Pea Podcast happen.
“And it’s fantastic it’ll be out on the radio airwaves as well as on podcast services, in and on the Post and across social media, as well as of course being seen on Blog Preston too.”
The first series of the podcast, with interviews and features covering Preston’s Windrush community to the city’s food and drink scene, will be available on Acast, Spotify, Apple and all major podcast platforms.
