
Shackbaggerly Podcast is back with the original hosts, Katie Johnson and Howard Middleton. Tune in for a smile, every other Friday morning, as the good friends chat about old recipe books, and all things 'loose and disorderly' which is the definition of Shackbaggerly! Often described as funny, easy listening.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 145 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FoodArts | |||

Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of Shackbaggerly for 2026, and it’s a cold one here in the UK, so to keep warm, we revisit the Nun’s Cookbook, and discover an old name for Rhubarb. Speaking of old, there was a patent given back in 179... more
Welcome to Shackbaggerly, the podcast from good friends, Katie Johnson and Howard Middleton, who you may recognise from series 4 of the Great British Bake Off.
This episode, as we build up to our Christmas song (yes there is chance for you to bale ... more
Welcome to Shackbaggerly, the podcast from good friends Katie Johnson and Howard Middleton, who you may recognise from series 4 of the Great British Bake Off.
This episode, we’ll chat old cookery books, including the discovery of how many eggs we a... more
Welcome to the podcast Shackbaggerly, an adjective to describe absolutely anything loose and disorderly, which sums our conversations up rather well!
This episode, we’ll chat old cookery books, strange encounters, parsnip advice for those of us of ... more
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Love listening to these two!!! They’ve become like my friends. Sending love from the Ozark mountains!
So happy you are back Katie!
I discovered the Shackbaggerly a couple weeks ago and have been listening on my commutes in the car. I love giggling along, learning about old recipes and listening to Katie and Howard's friendship! I love Howard's exclamations of "No!" and "Really?!" and Katie's "Good Lord." This podcast puts a smile on my face and warms my heart! Thank you!
Love love love this podcast! I always laugh and often learn something too. I feel like if I ever met Katie & Howard in person we’d all already be friends. 💕
I have been listening to this podcast since the very beginning! Howard and Katie are good friends who catch up with each other every week. Howard Middleton was a contestant on the Great British Bakeoff show, He and Katie discuss what they’ve done during the week and there is a lot of laughter because they are both bubbly and fun.They discuss recipes also. Give a listen you won’t regret it and you’ll probably end up binge-listening all the other episodes. You will feel like you’re part of their c... more
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Listeners can expect an entertaining mix of humor, anecdotes, and delightful discussions centered around quirky recipes and culinary curiosities. The hosts, longtime friends, share personal experiences while reflecting on old recipe books and their unique takes on food culture. This podcast stands out with its light-hearted, anecdotal style and strong sense of friendship, creating an inviting atmosphere for those who enjoy food discussions wrapped in laughter. The camaraderie between the hosts makes it feel like listeners are part of their conversation, providing a comforting and joyful listening experience.
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