Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith
PlosiveHosted by comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith – two Northerners living in London –on a mission to find the juiciest stories from their hometowns and beyond. Join them each week as they scour the local rags of the North to find the stories you didn’t know you needed to know.
Do you have news from the North? Write in to northernnewspod@gmail.com
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 280 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Comedy InterviewsComedyNewsNews Commentary | |||
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Ian and Amy are here with more curious news stories from the North!
Headlines this week include an 18 foot python on the run, and a teen with an aversion to washing dishes becomes a fire rescue hero.
Amy is going on tour next year with her brand ne... more
This week on the podcast, Ian and Amy are joined in the studio by comedian, actor and writer Tom Rosenthal!
Headlines this week include new rules for ice-cream van music in South Yorkshire, and a man gets fined for using a crutch as a projectile.
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Northern News is BACK with a brand new series!
Headlines this week include a competitive Microsoft Excel champion from Scunthorpe goes for gold, and a woman "treats" her husband-to-be with a surprise for their wedding day.
Amy is going on tour nex... more
Northern News returns next Thursday 1 October 2026.
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I’ve been enlightening, it finally happened. So happy for me. For… me? Me?!
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Apple Podcasts5Tech.Turtle
Canada4 months ago - Unbearably unfunny
A northern accent and endless stream of consciousness nonsense is not funny.
Apple Podcasts1Auniquenickname9910
United Kingdom5 months ago - Good fun
I love Amy and what she brings. A good podcast just don’t waste your money on the patreon it’s not worth it.
Apple Podcasts5Sourciness
Australia6 months ago - Amy, Come Back!!!
At the start of Series 6 Amy is absent due to some personal medical issues and I never realized how much the dynamic between Amy and Ian is what makes this podcast great. Without that candid interplay between the hosts it just doesn’t work. But when Amy & Ian are together it’s pure gold. Godspeed to Amy in her return to the pod - I never realized how much the greatness of this show requires both hosts to be together - with minimal time spent interviewing a guest!
Apple Podcasts5Sky Clad Guru
United States6 months ago - Brilliantly funny and off kilter
My new go to podcast. Love it. Two naturally very very witty people, like modern day Monty Python finding chaos in the everyday local news.
Apple Podcasts5Cate1804
Irelanda year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #185 | United States/Comedy/Comedy Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #17 | United Kingdom/Comedy/Comedy Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #134 | United Kingdom/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #221 | Canada/Comedy/Comedy Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #64 | Australia/Comedy/Comedy Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #108 |  Italy/Comedy/Comedy Interviews |
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What is Northern News about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Two Northern comedians based in London host a weekly breezy, humor-driven look at stories from the North and beyond. They mine local rags for quirky, everyday news and mix in banter, playful hypotheticals, and raucous anecdotes, often featuring guest comedians and live-show updates. The tone blends regional pride with accessible storytelling, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy fast-paced banter, cultural quirks, and insider-y humor about Northern life. A notable pattern is frequent collaboration with touring comedians and a strong Patreon/community angle, suggesting a loyal, engaged audience that appreciates behind-the-scenes comedy and live event energy.
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Northern News launched 4 years ago and published 280 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Northern News include:
1. Tom Rosenthal
2. Nick Eshukla
3. Dan Schreiber
4. Amy Matthews
5. Phil Wang
6. Catherine Bohart
7. Pierre Novellie
8. Stuart Laws
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