This week on Slinky By Tuesday, we welcomed a very special guest to the podcast; journalist, broadcaster, author and professional scoop-getter, Sam McAlister. If you've heard us talking about our upcoming event, you'll know that on 3rd October we're bringing Sam to Nottingham for what promises to be a fascinating evening of stories, secrets and behind-the-scenes insight from one of the most extraordinary careers in British journalism. Sam is best known as the former BBC Newsn

One of the things we love to do is meeting fascinating people and hearing the stories behind the stories. On Monday night (yes a school night!), of few of us Book Clubbers headed into Nottingham to see author A.J. West speak at Five Leaves Bookshop about his forthcoming book, How Queer Bookshops Changed the World. The event explored the remarkable role LGBTQ+ bookshops have played in creating communities, championing writers and preserving stories that may otherwise have been

A couple of years ago, millions of us found ourselves glued to our screens watching one of the most extraordinary interviews in television history. Not the interview itself (although that was certainly memorable), but the story behind it. Netflix's Scoop pulled back the curtain on how BBC Newsnight secured the interview with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and, perhaps more importantly, introduced many people to the woman who made it happen: former Newsnight producer Sam McAlister

Last weekend, what started as a fairly innocent trip into Nottingham turned into something of a revelation. Given that Katie turns 50 this year, you may have guessed, we grew up in the 90's. Give us a bit of Britpop, some dance classics and a questionable fashion choice, and we're instantly transported back to the days where the Now That's What I Call Music series was still in double figures. So when we spotted an afternoon 90s event at Binks Yard Nottingham, we thought we'd

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What do a mischievous puppy, a Barry Manilow tribute act, line dancing, book club and a trip to McDonald's have in common? Not much, unless you're listening to Slinky By Tuesday. This week's episode is a perfect example. After taking a slightly different approach last week following the loss of beloved family beagle Cyril, we're back with all the usual features that listeners have come to love. There's Dog of the Week, the latest instalment of The Secret Diary of Dudley the P

There is something rather lovely about a Monday morning. Not necessarily the alarm clock, the overflowing inbox, or the realisation that you probably shouldn't have eaten that extra slice of cake over the weekend. But the feeling that a brand-new week is stretching out ahead of you, full of possibilities. At Trinder & Trinder, we love a fresh start. Every week brings a new story, a new idea, a new event to plan or a new person to meet. Whether we're recording podcasts, organi

This week's conversation in the Trinder & Trinder office was sparked by an extraordinary milestone: 100 years since the birth of Marilyn Monroe. A century on from her arrival in the world, Marilyn remains one of the most recognisable and fascinating figures in popular culture. It got us talking about how some people continue to captivate us long after they're gone. And because we spend a lot of our time thinking about live events, the conversation quickly evolved into a sligh

At Trinder & Trinder Productions, one of the things we love most is helping people tell great stories. Whether it's through live events, interviews, radio, or podcasts, we're passionate about creating engaging content that entertains, informs and connects with audiences. That's why we're particularly proud to be involved in the production of Hauntings and Hobnobs, a paranormal podcast hosted by international psychic medium Barrie John. The concept is simple: take one fascinat

Birthdays, weight-loss wins, sound baths, dogs and Sam McAlister. Catch up with the latest adventures from Lucy and Katie Trinder on the Slinky By Tuesday podcast.