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the airing cupboard's extraordinary stories of ordinary people

Zoé Brown Storytelling - Amazing Storieswww.theairingcupboard.org

Because some of us have a thirst for wonder and connection... The airing cupboard podcast is a curation of short true-life stories about those moments of serendipity and convergence, when life shifts a little, never to be the same again. Let Zoé take you into the comfort of her cupboard and tell you a story. You will be led on a journey into the lives of others and be reminded that the everydays are the meaningfuls of life. Indie podcast. Storytelling. Non-commercial project: no ads, no Patreon, no sponsors... only pure pleasure!  

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Episodes

A little dash of wanderlust

From Australia to South East Asia, from England to Bali, this is a tale of discovery and connection. It is a journey fuelled by passion, the pursuit of a dream. But above all, this is a story about the love of cooking. Would you like to see what Bali Asli is all about? Follow the links below: https://www.instagram.com/baliaslirestaurant?igsh=MWp1bWZtNzg3emJ3eg== http://www.baliasli.com.au/ - - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Nonco...

Dec 03, 202441 minSeason 6Ep. 53

A dog named Rusty

Set in Kent England, on the banks of the Medway river, this story is about a friendship between a young woman and an unusual man, a village pub, a broken down Thames barge and the bond between a man and his dog... If you want to watch the video of Jimmy Stewart reading his poem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwGnCIdHQH0 If you would like to buy Sandra's novel: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dear-Jack-Sandra-Antwis-ebook/dp/B097V1M2F8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GZD0EQOEN8HL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.n-5-r9DKie_GC_d...

Nov 03, 202427 minSeason 6Ep. 52

Secret Gardens

This is a story is about secret gardens, about the mystery of being able to love two people at the same time and about the choices that shape us. - - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ and Juncture) by Dexter Britain from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/li...

Feb 19, 202433 minSeason 5Ep. 51

Franz Stigler and Charlie Brown

This story is about the skies over Germany on a cold 20th of December 1943, about a German Ace pilot, an American bomber commander, and an act of mercy that turned two ennemies into brothers... If you want to know more about this story, you can read the book: A Higher Call by Adam Makos and Larry Alexander - - - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-s...

Dec 19, 202329 minSeason 5Ep. 50

The little dress

Set in the North of England, this is a story about the blazing of an orange figure on the slopes of a hill, a big white horse standing on its back legs, a dress and a predictable man who believed in synchronicity... - - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ and Beauty by Spectacular Sound Productions from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attr...

Dec 01, 202337 minSeason 5Ep. 49

Ronald Blythe - an intimate little story from Bottengoms

This is the story of the late British writer Ronald Blythe CBE, or more precisely what linked me to him. To me, he was simply Ronnie. It is an intimate little story, spanning over the last 6 years of his life, when he was retired from public life. It is about his garden, the old brick floor of his house, his gentleness, his cat, his memories and above all, it is about our friendship. This story is the result of my conversations with Ronnie. His voice, narrative and account were my only sources. ...

May 30, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 5Ep. 48

Warm hands on a Christmas Eve

Set in Edinburgh - Scotland, this is the story of a man who loves a woman, a little dark mole in the supraclavicular fossa, knitting needles and warm hands. It is my present to you on this Christmas Eve, to thank you for lending me your little ears, with such loyalty Zoé x - - - - - - - - - - Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ and John Stockton Slow Drag by Ch...

Dec 24, 202232 minSeason 5Ep. 47

The power of their written words

Set in against the backdrop of WW2, between London, Egypt, India and Burma, this is the story of a young man's coming of age , a grand adventure, love, a biscuit tin full of letters and the transforming power of the written words... This is the last story of this series. If you want to know more about Don's wartimes, please do read David's book : "My road to Mandalay" by David TOWNSEND https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Road-Mandalay-David-Townsend/dp/1913962873/ref=sr_1_7?crid=7O3MCZ2WZOH3&keyword...

May 27, 202231 minSeason 4Ep. 46

The seventh gift

Set in the heart of London in UK and spanning over twenty years, this is the story of Annabel, heroine of her own fairytale, recipient of extraordinary gifts, the seventh being the most important of all – life changing ... - If you want to connect with Annabel Chown, you will find her on Instagram: https://instagram.com/annabelchown?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= If you would like to know more about her story, she has written a book about it: is it called “Hidden: young single cancer” & this is the Ama...

May 03, 202224 minSeason 4Ep. 45

Mika

Set in Belgium during the first World War, this is a story about the courage of a young woman, a Royal Flying Corps pilot and the strange power of … a sneeze. - - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ and Juncture, Telling Stories and The time to Run (Finale) by Dexter Britain from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Sh...

Feb 07, 202219 minSeason 4Ep. 44

Jack-in-the-box

Spanning over six decades and set in Missouri USA, this is a story about an errant text message, connection between two kindred spirits and the power of synchronicity in life… - - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ and Juncture and The time to Run (Finale) by Dexter Britain from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Sh...

Dec 24, 202124 minSeason 4Ep. 43

The diary

Span over five decades and set between South Australia and England, this is a story about a friendship, the bond between two women, dreams and aspirations and a red glossy diary... - - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ and Juncture and The time to Run (Finale) by Dexter Britain from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommerci...

Nov 24, 202124 minSeason 4Ep. 42

Achille and Bobonne Germaine

Set in a small village in rural Belgium, this is a little story about an old gardener, a child and a woman with a sheep, ... and of course, it is about love. I am so sorry for the radio silence! I am back. Zoe x - - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ and Juncture, Nights Tales, Loosing Love and The time to Run (Finale) by Dexter Britain ...

Oct 24, 202124 minSeason 4Ep. 41

Madeline Forman

Set in New Jersey USA and spanning over eight decades, this story speaks of a girl's passion for singing, the gratefulness of a 94 years old lady, the black lustre of 78 rpm records and how life has a mysterious habit of knocking back on one's door.... If you wish to discover more about Madeline, please visit: https://www.madelineforman.com/ The film documentary is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjkpREEsbPc Her music is available on iTunes, SoundCloud and Spotify ...

Jul 05, 202125 minSeason 4Ep. 40

Brothers

Set in Montreal, Canada, this is the simple story of two brothers, photography, art, competitiveness, it is about what divided them but mostly what united them… - - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ and Juncture by Dexter Britain from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creative...

Jun 05, 202129 minSeason 4Ep. 39

On the cobbled bridge

Set in the North West of Spain, on the Camino de Santiago, this story speaks about a long journey and how many roads must a young woman walk down ... "the answer is blowin' in the wind"... Niamh's cover of Connemara Cradle Song sung for her daughter Roisin: https://youtu.be/jIl4I_8h6ko by kind permission (Attribution - Noncommercial) of Niamh O Sheehan and Ros Woodham - - - - - - - - - - Music: https://youtu.be/jIl4I_8h6ko Connemara Cradle Song by Niamh and Ros by kind permission (Attribution - ...

May 05, 202126 minSeason 4Ep. 38

In the midst of the ocean

Set mostly in Cape Verde, and the midst of the Atlantic ocean, this a story about a young woman's journey of self-discovery, about the sixth sense, about an extraordinary voyage on a sailing boat and of course, it is about love :) ...you know me by now! Zoe x - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ and Juncture by Dexter Britain from Free M...

Apr 05, 202132 minSeason 4Ep. 37

Birdsongs

This is a little story to soothe our depressed hearts.... it is about sugar and spice and all things nice, the bond between a child and her grandmother, birdwatching and of course it is about love! - - - - - - - - Words of Drew Lanham : a Transcript from the podcast On Being with Krista Tippett (www.onbeing.org) - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ and ...

Feb 07, 202128 minSeason 3Ep. 36

The wind on her face

Set in East Anglia, this story is about a woman's need to measure herself, to prove, to exist, … it is about breast cancer, lycras and bicycle…but most of it, it speaks about a journey of self discovery … - - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ and That’s exciting, Convergence, Horses and by The Pictures of the Floating World From Free Mu...

Dec 20, 202033 minSeason 2Ep. 35

Tom Tom

Set in London and East Anglia, and spanning over three decades, this story tells of the magic, ease and comfort of a childhood friendship… - - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ and Moonlight Reprise by Kai Engel from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licens...

Dec 06, 202023 minSeason 2Ep. 34

The cabin in the woods

Set between California and New England in America, this is a story of coming of age and how the power of dreams works even if you think you are not following them... If you want to hear more from Erik, go to https://erikireland.com/listentosleep or search for his podcast Listen to Sleep on your favourite podcast app. - - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/license...

Nov 22, 202029 minSeason 2Ep. 33

Kindness

Set in New Zealand in the mid-nineties, this is a story about travel, meeting people, trusting one's intuition... but mostly it is about the kindness of strangers.... - - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ and Juncture, Losing Love and From Truth by Dexter Britain from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike ...

Nov 08, 202031 minSeason 2Ep. 32

Jamie's choice

Set in Canada, this is a story about a journey through life, adoption and three extraordinary women..... "In order to love who you are, you cannot hate the experiences that shaped you" by Patti Henderson - - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ and Juncture, , Losing Love, Wonderland, The Time to Run (finale) and From Truth by Dexter Brita...

Oct 25, 202036 minSeason 2Ep. 31

The foremothers

This is a story about settling down on a new continent and drawing strength from one’s foremothers, a long voyage over the seas to Madras in India and about the missing piece of someone’s life puzzle hiding somewhere, waiting to be found… - - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ and Juncture and Transpire by Dexter Britain https://dexterbr...

Oct 11, 202024 minSeason 2Ep. 30

The gift

This is the story of Gemma and Jono, a story about falling in love, babies, marriage, family but also about the cruelty of life, the brutality of loss…. But above all, it is a story about love, generosity and hope. - - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ and Juncture by Dexter Britain https://dexterbritain.com/ from Free Music Archives Co...

Sep 27, 202021 minSeason 2Ep. 29

My Wellington

This is a coming of age story … it is about a young Argentinian boy, a trip to New Zealand, coincidences, coming out, finding yourself, but above all, it is about friendships… - - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ and The Time to Run (Finale), Happy Together, From Truth and Juncture by Dexter Britain from Free Music Archives Copyright: ...

Sep 12, 202025 minSeason 2Ep. 28

The letters

This is a very simple story … it speaks of a blond haired child, his freedom cut short when he was sent to an English boarding school and the void that the untold can create in one’s life…. - - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ and The Time to Run (Finale), Wonderland and Juncture by Dexter Britain from Free Music Archives Copyright: At...

Aug 29, 202023 minSeason 2Ep. 27

The friend

Set between London and Barbados, the Taj Mahal and the oceans, this story is about a world cruise, a daddy's girl, the overwhelming power of grief, blue eyes behind glasses, and the extraordinary convergence of two lives …. - - - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ and Juncture and Happy Together by Dexter Britain from Free Music Archives...

Aug 16, 202021 minSeason 2Ep. 26

The Akubra hat

Set in the raw beauty of the Australian outback, this story is about a road trip, the red dirt, a chance encounter, an Akubra hat and is a reminder that we are all the architects of our own destinies... - - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ and Dance for One, Wonderland, Juncture and Seeing the Future by Dexter Britain from Free Music A...

Aug 02, 202025 minSeason 2Ep. 25

The white plains of Siberia

Set between London and the white plains of Siberia, on the edge of Lake Baikal in the 1990’s, this is a story about the biting winds, chapka, papirosi cigarettes, a young Russian girl, a traveller from Europe and a name on a billboard in a London street... - - - - - - - - - - Music: Hot October by Wood Spider from Free Music Archives Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ and Au Bout de la Nuit by Fake Cats Project...

Jul 18, 202017 minSeason 2Ep. 24
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