Andy N - Writer, Podcaster and Ambient Musician

Saturday, 7 June 2025

New Spoken Label Podcast - Amanda Nicholson (Live Lauch, Death to all Men)

New up from Spoken Label (Author / Artist Podcast) is Amanda Nicholson with a repeat of the live launch of her book 'Death to all men' last week

Amanda Nicholson is an author, poet, podcast co-host and copywriter. Her recent novel has the memorable title Death to All Men.

Amanda’s poetry has been broadcast on BBC Radio Manchester, and she won the Bradford Cares 2023 Competition. She Has a Creative Writing MA, and has articles published by Ask.com, Harlequin and Reader's Digest UK, among others.

Death to all men can be found at https://www.amazon.co.uk/Death-All-Men-Amanda-Nicholson/dp/B0DVDN2NB6 among other places

Can be downloaded/streamed from:

https://www.tiktok.com/@andynwriter/video/7513123154416422166?lang=en-GB

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/amanda-nicholson-live-book-launch-death-to-all-men/id1501847969?i=1000711920773

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/spokenlabelpodcast/episodes/Amanda-Nicholson-Live-book-launch--Death-to-all-men--Spoken-Label--June-2025-e33ts23

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaQPvIF0W4s

https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/bae49616-2295-4e7c-b931-91415a724cb6/episodes/3d76fabe-442f-4a76-99fb-f3c979cea29a/spoken-label-amanda-nicholson-live-book-launch-death-to-all-men-spoken-label-june-2025

https://www.instagram.com/andynpoet/reel/DKl1Wi5uinB/

https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0FCBZGSDF?ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=a202f891-0d90-47a2-ac3f-8ebc4b2943db&pf_rd_r=ANXZWJYZ64ZG2FJ7YRYW&plink=z4NEvTsh1QKjcmtE&pageLoadId=1iGNBA9Vnbrs6fLd&creativeId=43463e8d-6f2b-4d01-a759-854a1034c4b8&ref=a_podcast_S_c4_lAsin_0_0

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gRLrN6cqLoGWc466bEIVb

Thursday, 5 June 2025

Speak Easy thank you's June / book for July 2025

A thoroughly enjoyable night at Speak Easy (Our spoken word night) at Dulcimer, Chorlton where we had a really good crowd of somewhere around 45 – 50 people.

On behalf of both Amanda and Steve Smythe, we would like to thank the following for reading:

1. Lindy Newns (Fantastic job of guest hosting)
2. Pip Fowler
3. Jared Moore
4. Michael Hulley
5. Andy Cash
6. Anna Percy
7. Martin Williams
8. David Bond
9. Rachel Hammond
10. Trevor Meaney
11. Amanda Nicholson - Author
12. Andy N
13. Megs Hegedka
14. Italo Ferrate
15. Joe Tetley
16. Martin Corlettmoss
17. Martin Elder
18. Dylan
19. Siobhan Hoy
20. Roy Page
21. Lynn Walton

Amanda does have photographs which will she be uploading on the Speak Easy page next day or two (https://www.facebook.com/speakeasymanchester).

Next night will be on July 03 2025. Bookings shall open this Sunday 08 June 2025 from 12 Noon by emailing me Andy N on aen1mpo@yahoo.co.uk

Guest Host I believe is Phillip Carter

Wednesday, 4 June 2025

New Spoken Label Podcast - Jessie Liang (Part 2)

The latest up from Spoken Label (Author / Artist Podcast) features Part 2 of a longer Podcast, making her debut the amazing actress, Jessie Liang, perhaps best known for her appearance in season 1 of 'The Night Agent'.

Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Jessie Liang is a Taiwanese-Brazilian graduate of Studio 58's prestigious Acting conservatory-style program based in Vancouver, Canada. Best known for her recurring roles in The Night Agent and Maid (Netflix), guest starring in Nickelodeon's Are You Afraid of the Dark?, and her appearances in popular series like Virgin River (Netflix) and Supergirl (CW), Jessie also played Janet in the Arts Club touring production of Kim's Convenience. She is an emerging theatre director, playwright, instructor, and acting coach, and can be seen in the upcoming season of Animal Control (Fox). Jessie speaks Portuguese fluently and is a full member of UBCP-ACTRA.

Some links include:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9089635/bio/

https://www.instagram.com/jessieliang21/?hl=en

Stream / download from:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/jessie-liang-spoken-label-june-2025-part-2/id1501847969?i=1000710929361

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MKtxXevFhLuVsIInB8oTi

https://www.audible.co.uk/podcast/Jessie-Liang-Spoken-Label-June-2025-Part-2/B0FBPXJ3S4?ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=a202f891-0d90-47a2-ac3f-8ebc4b2943db&pf_rd_r=42M6QKS6T8TCTCQ4H804&plink=ReuM2gZoqBWGiZMR&pageLoadId=8TFSkHDiqJ0QBkYU&creativeId=43463e8d-6f2b-4d01-a759-854a1034c4b8&ref=a_podcast_S_c4_lAsin_0_0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7Qoi4rIDgA

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/spokenlabelpodcast/episodes/Jessie-Liang-Spoken-Label--June-2025---Part-2-e32chfb

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/spoken-label/id1501847969

https://www.instagram.com/p/DKfNUeyttRY/

Sunday, 1 June 2025

New Spoken Label Podcast - Jessie Liang (Part 1)

The latest up from Spoken Label (Author / Artist Podcast) features Part 1 of a longer Podcast, making her debut the amazing actress, Jessie Liang, perhaps best known for her appearance in season 1 of 'The Night Agent'.

Some links include:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9089635/bio/

https://www.instagram.com/jessieliang21/

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/jessie-liang-spoken-label-may-2025-part-1/id1501847969?i=1000710256785

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIJ-vd3amZI&t=1s

https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/bae49616-2295-4e7c-b931-91415a724cb6/episodes/892cd870-824d-46f2-af92-9e195f0ce0c1/spoken-label-jessie-liang-spoken-label-may-2025---part-1

https://www.instagram.com/andynpoet/reel/DKU34u2gujw/

https://www.audible.co.uk/podcast/Jessie-Liang-Spoken-Label-May-2025-Part-1/B0FB3SYZNK?ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=a202f891-0d90-47a2-ac3f-8ebc4b2943db&pf_rd_r=6RXQH5S9DAV3Y9R8DBHV&plink=GI5MUjd7CE5fA5m8&pageLoadId=FVJEKOO8mfbA65AO&creativeId=43463e8d-6f2b-4d01-a759-854a1034c4b8&ref=a_podcast_S_c4_lAsin_0_0

https://open.spotify.com/episode/23LAIQhbsdFxPXE8zqyfMb

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/spokenlabelpodcast/episodes/Jessie-Liang-Spoken-Label--May-2025---Part-1-e32cgqd

https://www.tiktok.com/@andynwriter/video/7509973468016839958 (Tik Tok Preview)

Thursday, 29 May 2025

Speak Easy June 2025 readers

Enclosed below are the readers below for Speak Easy (Spoken Word Open Mic Night) at dulcimer chorlton n 05 June 2025 who will entertain you with spoken word over 4 minute segments on Thursday 05 June 2025.

Doors open around 7pm with a rough starting time off 7.30pm.

To enquiry about possibly reading email: aen1mpo@yahoo.co.uk

(Andy N)

Andy N

Amanda Nicholson

Lindy Newns (Guest Host)

Lynne Walton

Roy Page

Martin Elder

Andy Cash

Anna Percy

Rachel Hammond

Michael Hulley

Gordon Zola

Martin CM

David Bond

Jared Moore

Pip Fowler

Martin Williams

Megs Hegdekar

Joe Tetley

Italo Ferrante

Dylan Sayers

L K Hardy

Siobhan Hoy

Anne Delargy

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Bonus Spoken Label Podcast - Hayley Lynn Gordon - Giza a Word

Bonus mid week episode for Spoken Label (Spoken Word / Poetry Podcast) features Hayley Lynn Gordon from Giza a Word, where Amanda and me will be headlining for Saturday 07 June 2025 (Believe there is open mic spots going here)

More about Hayley and Gizaword "Hayley Gordon aka Twisted Tales Poet/Spoken Word Artists/Performer, Co-Creator and Co-Organiser of Giz A Word Collective - @gizaword.collective A Scouse spoken word artists and performer and recently had a first publication in The Poetry's Dead Anthology (£10 Amazon)

Also been featured on North West radio shows, podcasts and comedy shows in Liverpool. Giz A Word Collective will be hosting their own stall at All Ears Poetry Expo at Liverpool Exhibition Centre on 4th July and hosted by Joseph Roberts.

This will be the UK's first ever poetry expo as they contribute towards making poetic history in Liverpool!! Tickets available online either go to Instagram @allearspoetry and click the link in the bio.

Or book directly: - www.exhibitioncentreliverpool.com"

Stream/download:

https://www.tiktok.com/@andynwriter/video/7509570308387441942

https://www.instagram.com/p/DKNRRMmuoGd/

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/hayley-lynn-gordon-giz-a-word-collective-spoken/id1501847969?i=1000709789510

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/spokenlabelpodcast/episodes/Hayley-Lynn-Gordon--Giz-A-Word-Collective-Spoken-Label--May-2025---Bonus-Episode-e33b4mv

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppTYq28EDs4

https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/bae49616-2295-4e7c-b931-91415a724cb6/episodes/da9c4067-f7b4-4636-aadf-60505694617e/spoken-label-hayley-lynn-gordon-giz-a-word-collective-spoken-label-may-2025---bonus-episode

https://www.audible.co.uk/podcast/Hayley-Lynn-Gordon-Giz-A-Word-Collective-Spoken-Label-May-2025-Bonus-Episode/B0F9VPL7Y2?ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=a202f891-0d90-47a2-ac3f-8ebc4b2943db&pf_rd_r=TJFA0N8N20HQ3FX4EDJ6&plink=eRgnQVDeC8b7BNif&pageLoadId=b6wQVcbpa8Z59gRi&creativeId=43463e8d-6f2b-4d01-a759-854a1034c4b8&ref=a_podcast_S_c4_lAsin_0_1

https://open.spotify.com/episode/43ArDMot2ECaQ7lrbze7iB