Thank you to lovely LTO listener, Liz Stafford for this week's BRIEF topic suggestion of First World Problems!

There's a lot of huffing and puffing in the chat, with bloody good cause - these are serious issues, alright?!!!! Er, and they are also absolutely indicative that we are ageing at a rate of knots. Stomach knots. Let's get ourselves in perspective. And get it all out in a cathartic manner. Without getting stuck on any door handles, or missing out on Oasis tickets (well, actually Susie, there's not much you can do about that one...)

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Next week: we're joined by the wonderful REBBECCA HEMMINGS for a chat about pursuing your passion, and making a difference. Don't miss it.

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FLASHBACK! (duh duh duh duh / making wibbly vertical lines with both hands / mysterious face)

Hope you joined in there...

This ep was first released on May 2 2024 and we're re-releasing it - like a brilliant classic album - for a very special reason. Limited Time Only has been nominated for an actual AWARD! An International Women's Podcast Award in the category of COMEDY GOLD and it was clips from this episode that won us that nomination. We couldn't be more thrilled (Susie meeting Chesney Hawkes was the bar here and she was absolutely ruddy THRILLED about that so imagine how we're feeling about THIS!).

Check out the other brilliant nominees here: IWPA

Winners will be announced at the ceremony at BBC Broadcasting House on 17th June so we'll let you know how we do. We'll definitely be drunk.

So to celebrate this achievement, and to give this episode another moment in the sun - she deserves it, she's bloody good and features a bone fide rock star - here is Ep 1 of Season 4, Everybody's Changing (featuring Jesse Quin)

ORIGINAL SHOWNOTES

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EPISODE LINKS:

Keane

Mount Desolation

Patti Smith - Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall

Gogol Bordello - Start Wearing Purple

Jenny Joseph - When I Am Old I Shall Wear Purple (poem)

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Limited Time Only. A pick-me-up in podcast form.

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BRIEF #5

It was only a matter of time before this epic story was shared on the podcast - with full consent from Susie's brother, Chris!

Strap yourselves in, people, you're about to jump out of a plane...

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Season 5, Episode 5

In numerology the number 5 represents freedom, change, and adventure. So it is entirely apt that this week we are chatting all things ART & CREATIVITY!

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So, back to art...

Our guest is NADIA ATTURA, an award-winning artist known for her evocative, layered landscapes and unmistakable visual style.

From a young age, Nadia knew she wanted to be an artist — a deep inner calling that never left her. But it was the birth of her daughter that became the true turning point, inspiring her to fully commit to her artistic path and make creativity her reality. That powerful sense of purpose has shaped everything since.

Working with analogue and digital processes, Nadia creates richly textured scenes that transport the viewer into a world of colour, emotion, and memory. Her unique work has attracted a loyal following — including celebrity clients — and has been exhibited internationally and featured in major collections and exhibitions.

We talk to Nadia about what drives her creativity, how becoming a mother fuelled her artistic ambition, her process from inspiration to finished piece, and the deep ‘why’ behind everything she makes.

We found our conversation with Nadia truly inspiring. And we're certain you will too!

With two art-based sketches, a surprise guest voice, and a chat that produced two very different portraits (see Instagram or watch on You Tube for the results!), it's an episode packed with creativity and the celebration of all things ART.

Limited Time Only – a pick-me-up in podcast form.

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USEFUL LINKS :

Jo de Pear

Dawn Beckles

Lexi Laine

The Royal Academy

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Sun's out, pin's out and moving about. This week, thanks to a suggestion from super listener Lucy Brown, we discuss RUNNING, or our lack of it. And perhaps inspire ourselves to do a bit more of that thing they call exercise. We'll see...

This brief episode also features Carol Vorderman, more aubergines, injuries, and misheard German philosophers. Enjoy!

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Season FIVE, Episode FOUR! Already!

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And now, on to this week’s episode – and it’s a good’un.

Our guest is PJ Ellis – BBC broadcaster, businessman, philanthropist, and proud Brummie. You might remember him from Big Brother Series 3, (yes, the one with Alison Hammond), but there’s so much more to PJ than reality TV.

In this thoughtful and open conversation, we talk about the power of community, what it means to find purpose, and how PJ’s work through the LoveBrum charity has helped champion unsung heroes across the city. We also touch on parenting, building a legacy, and embracing vulnerability—with a hefty dose of honesty and humour.

We deep-dive into grief and loss, discussing PJ’s very recent personal experiences and the emotional rawness that comes with them. It’s a moving, generous conversation that offers space for reflection, connection, and a few unexpected laughs along the way.

PJ brings warmth, wit, and wisdom in equal measure and we’re chuffed to share this episode with you.

As ever, there are sketches, surprises, and the kind of heartfelt chat that makes you feel like you’ve just had a good natter over a cuppa.

Limited Time Only – a podcast for the soul (and the chuckles).

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And now, to this week's LTO BRIEF!

Number 3 of our new mini fortnightly episodes - LTO BRIEF, in which you, yes YOU, get to choose what we have a (brief) chat about.

Thank you to Neil Hopkins who is pretty much a co-producer of the show at this point 😍 for his gorgeous suggestion for a Brief Chat. This week's topic got Esther's heart a-racing and her engine purring. 'Cos we chatting about KITTENS! Other animals are available. You'll hear all about Pablo the kitten, a bit more about Button the cat, and we discuss why on earth there has to be a divide between dog people and cat people? Can't we like both?! With unexpected revelations, some excellent animal impressions (ok, that MIGHT be an exaggeration...) and a hint of the T-word (that's TOUR, people people!) it's a brief delight of a mini-episode.

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Coming up next week: we'll be entering the Diary Room with PJ ELLIS of BIG BROTHER fame! Ta ra for now! Susie & Esther x

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Season FIVE, Episode THREE!

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And now, to this week’s episode... Time for a cracking chat? We think so.

Our special guest is the brilliant BEN WHITEHEAD – the talented actor and voice artist best known as the voice of Wallace in the beloved Wallace and Gromit films.

Ben is a leading figure in the world of voice acting, having taken over the iconic role from Peter Sallis, with whom he worked closely before stepping into Wallace’s well-loved shoes (and possibly slippers). His work continues to bring joy to audiences around the world through the timeless charm and humour of Aardman’s creations.

In this conversation, we talk to Ben about how he got started in voice work, what it was like working alongside Peter Sallis, and the unique process behind bringing animated characters to life. We also chat about the importance of seizing opportunities when they arise, his advice for aspiring voice actors—and, of course, that unforgettable trip to the Oscars.

There’s something delightfully British about this episode—it’s equal parts heartwarming, hilarious, and just the right amount of bonkers.

Featuring chats, comedy sketches, and plenty of lovely surprises, LTO truly is a pick-me-up in podcast form.

We’re chuffed to have you with us!

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