Another San Diego Comic-Con is over and we’re doing one more SDConCast to wrap up the 2025 season. We’ll go over the highlights, regular lights, surprises, and possibly some lowlights from SDCC. Join us for a fun show with 100% not half asleep hosts.

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Alison Bettles, Ruth Carraway, Fiona Lee-Fraser and Lisa York - four former Grange Hill cast members who will be appearing in a new play called 'Lavvies'. Lavvies is written and directed by Ruth Carraway who after putting the play on in New Zealand to great acclaim, has decided to put the …

Welcome to SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This week is the final episode before SDCC and we’re joined by two special guests. First up from 15/40, the event company behind Paramount Plus’ The Lodge, is Marissa Kiersch (Vice President of Brand & Experiential) and Annie McAllister (Executive Producer). Then…

Welcome to SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This episode is Part Two of our annual “Breaking Down the SDCC Schedule” podcasts. Join the team as we look at the 2025 schedule for the main panel rooms on Saturday and Sunday; give insight and analysis on room flow and when to line up; and give our dark horse p…

Welcome to SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This episode is Part One of our annual “Breaking Down the SDCC Schedule” podcasts. Join the team as we look at the 2025 schedule for the main panel rooms on Preview Night, Thursday, and Friday; give insight and analysis on room flow and when to line up; and give …

Welcome to SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This week we’re joined by two special guests. First up is returning guest, television critic Eric Goldman, to talk about the TV shows of San Diego Comic-Con, and what we might see at the convention. Then we’ll be joined by Alexa Criscuolo, Director of Production …

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Georgia May Foote aka Alison Simmons. Georgia tells us how she was asked to audition for Alison after several auditions for another character in Grange Hill; how she played two different characters in six months on Coronation Street and how she really felt about being dressed as Ugly Betty…

Welcome to SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This week we’re joined by returning guest Germain Lussier, Senior Reporter covering entertainment for Gizmodo & io9, to talk about the movies of San Diego Comic-Con. We’ll find out what we will see, might see, or won’t see at SDCC this year. We’ll also cover the …

Welcome to SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This week we’re joined by two special guests. First we’ll chat with actress Shelby Young (Star Wars: Forces of Destiny, LEGO Star Wars, Persona 3 Reload) about her work over the years and what Comic-Con means to her. Then Alexis Belway from 360x Events & Promotio…

Welcome to SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This week we’re joined by Mark Olson, Director of Marketing & Communications at the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS). We’ll talk about all those trolley wraps, how MTS gets you where you want to go during the con, and more. We’ll also cover the latest …

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Joanne Boakes aka Anita Unsworth. Joanne tells us how she told a little white lie when she was auditioning for Grange Hill; how being in Grange Hill gave her something to focus on after a tragedy in her personal life and how she wishes there had been more to the story of Anita and an unsee…

Welcome to SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This week we’re joined by Peter Lugo, CEO and Founder of Honey Badger Fabrication — the fabricators for some of our favorite offsites over the last few years, including AMC’s Streets of Immortality (Interview with the Vampire and Mayfair Witches offsite from 2023…

Dans cet épisode, nous allons entendre une conversation sur la documentation pédagogique et ce que cela signifie vraiment pour les éducateurs, les enfants et les familles. Tina Dupuis-Primeau est originaire du Nouveau-Brunswick. Elle est d'origine mi'kmaque du côté paternel et acadienne du côté maternel. Tina est mariée et elle est mère d'un adoles…

Dans cet épisode, elles se penchent sur un sujet important pour les éducateurs : L’environnement dans le contexte des relations. Tina et Nancy discutent comment nos relations avec les enfants et les familles influencent la conception des environnements d'apprentissage précoce. Tina Dupuis-Primeau est originaire du Nouveau-Brunswick. Elle est d'orig…

Welcome to SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This week we’re joined by the owner of Cat Cafe, Tony Wang. We’ll talk about what it takes to run a cat cafe and its mission, how Comic-Con attendees help support local Gaslamp businesses, and why it’s the best break you can take from the con. We’ll also cover th…

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Jonny Dixon aka Mooey Humphries. Jonny tells us how he attended a Drama Club with a fellow Grange Hill actor years before they were in Grange Hill; how he has made the transition from on-screen work to off-screen work and how he hopes Mooey has turned his life around since being excluded f…

Welcome to SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This week we're joined by artist and designer Alex Pardee. We'll talk about his years of exhibiting at the con, his Brightmares, his latest Return of the Doppelgangers book, and what it feels like to have James Gunn walk onto the Hall H stage in your shirt. We'll…

Welcome to SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This week we’re joined by multiple special guests! First up we have Patty Everett (Marketing Director) and Brandon Lively (Creative Director) from Adult Swim joining us, along with GDX Studios‘ Seth Bardacke (President) to discuss what it takes to create the zany…

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Sean Carnegie aka Lee Johnson. Sean tells us how the parent of one of his future Grange Hill co-stars persuaded his Mum to let him try acting; what it was like getting a bucket of mud poured over his head and how he can't remember anything about the time he went back to Grange Hill to play…

Welcome SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This week our special guest is Paul Turner, General Manager for the San Diego Convention Center. We’ll discuss what it takes to host a massive event like Comic-Con, from the trash to everyone’s favorite topic — carpet. We’ll also cover the latest SDCC news. Join us …

Welcome to Season 14 of SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. We’re kicking off this season in our annual tradition with special guest, moderator extraordinaire, and writer, Mark Evanier. But there’s a twist! Also joining us will be returning guest Gary Sassaman, former Director of multiple departments at Comic…

In this episode, ASCY’s Sue Lepore chats with ASCY’s Amanda Karr about diving into the Language of Art—a thoughtful and inspiring six-part learning series inspired by Ann Pelo’s book. Together, they reflect on how recent investments in art materials for Hamilton’s early years programs opened up new possibilities for creative expression. Amanda shar…

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Tom Hudson aka Baz Wainwright. Tom tells us what it was like filming the swimming pool rescue scenes in Grange Hill; how his current career enables him to travel the world playing with toys and what it was like joining one of the U.K.'s most legendary Soap Opera families!…

In this episode, ASCY’s Tracy Webster chats with Pauline Walters, Director of Professional Regulation at the College of Early Childhood Educators. In this episode, they dive into a timely and crucial topic for educators: professional supervision. They explore the tools and resources the College has developed to support early childhood educators and…

Dans cet épisode, ils se penchent sur un sujet d'actualité et crucial pour les éducateurs : la supervision professionnelle. Ils explorent les outils et les ressources que l'Ordre a mis au point pour soutenir les éducateurs de la petite enfance pour s'assurer qu'ils respectent les normes professionnelles. Ils discutent également des meilleures prati…

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Kerry Binns aka Lucy Pearson. Kerry tells us how, despite coming from a musical theatre background, she landed a part in Grange Hill; how learning yo-yo tricks as a child became an advantage as an adult and why a growth spurt meant a co-star had to use an unusual prop when filming Grange H…

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Alex Lowe aka Simon. Alex tells us how he almost got the part of a classic Grange Hill character; how, despite working with some of the biggest names in British acting, he still gets star struck and how he is embarrassed about playing the character who says one of the most memorable lines …

WonderCon has come and gone for 2025 and the UBlog team is here to wrap it up. We’ll discuss the good, the bad, and the surprising. Plus a heaping helping of what we thought of the exhibit floor, panels, and everything in between. Join us for an informative show!

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Tracey Murphy aka Claire Sullivan. Tracey tells us how - as a shy eight year old - acting was something she didn't really want to do; what it was like working with some of the biggest names in acting and why she refused to take any of Claire's outfits when she left Grange Hill!…

Join the SDConCast for the first special edition podcast of 2025. We're breaking down the WonderCon panel schedule with highlights of the big rooms, what panels you might have overlooked, and of course, our dark horse picks. Tune in for an information-packed show.

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Sophie Shad aka Shona West. Sophie tells us how her first break into acting was pure luck; why she left after just two episodes of her second series and how the scenes with spiders in her first series weren't exactly her favourite scenes to film!…

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Sally Anne Marsh aka Cecile Lefevre. Sally tells us how Cecile was able to fulfil one of Sally's own dreams; what it was like singing on one of 1991's biggest dance records and exactly how old she was when she was playing an 18 year old on Grange Hill!…

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Kate Bell aka Kelly Bradshaw. Kate tells us how her character went from someone who just had the occasional line to someone who was involved in one of Grange Hill's most controversial storylines; what the sleepover in the Science Museum was really like and how her she might not have been t…

In this episode, ASCY’s Shari Bell and Tracey Webster sit down with award-winning, bestselling author, speaker, and consultant Monique Gray Smith. Monique was a presenter at our November 2024 Embracing The Early Years Professional Learning Day, and this podcast builds on the themes she shared during that event. In this episode, Monique guides us on…

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Rebekah Joy Gilgan aka Fran Williams. Rebekah tells us how she got the part of Fran despite having no previous acting experience; how she became a successful businesswoman after moving back up north and why she might not appear to be 100% during the baseball episode of Grange Hill!…

In this episode, ASCY’s Kim Burns sits down with Susan Bennett-Armistead, a renowned expert in early childhood literacy and the author of Literacy and the Youngest Learner. Together, they dive into the vital role literacy plays in a child's development and explore how we can bridge the world of literacy with the natural environment. Susan, who has …

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Ian Congdon-Lee aka Ted Fisk. Ian tells us which part he originally auditioned for; what it was like being part of one of Grange Hill's most controversial storylines and why he thought everyone was at risk of getting sacked during filming on The Isle of Wight!…

In this episode, ASCY’s Paola Hohenadel and Leslie Busija chat with Kerry Drake from Mohawk College about the valuable experience of mentoring ECE students during their placements in early childhood education programs. Kerry is a Registered Early Childhood Educator and a Post-Secondary Professor at Mohawk College and McMaster University with a Mast…

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by John Drummond aka Trevor Cleaver. John tells us how he originally auditioned for another iconic character in Grange Hill; how he his still friends with one of his fellow cast members almost 40 years after meeting him and what it was like filming the scenes when Trevor had drifted out to se…

In this episode ASCY’s Sue Lepore chats with Malinda Lockhart, Cassidy Taylor and Jackie Wilson from Imagineers Early Learning Centre in Hamilton about the use of Tools For Life, Early Years Edition. Their program has been enacting TFL for many years and are seasoned and skilled long time practitioners of this approach. They have dedicated their pr…

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Belinda Crane aka Lucy Mitchell. Belinda tells us how she first took direction at the age of just three years old; how, like her brother, she had no idea she was acting on Grange Hill with someone from one of her favourite films and what it was like being given a role in one of Grange Hill…

We say goodbye to Friends Round Friday, with a hilarious trio, a huge trombone and a leaf blower!By BBC Radio 2

There’s talk of proper sausages… salt and vinegar crisps… and being ghosted by Paul Heaton!By BBC Radio 2

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by Melanie Joseph aka Lauren Phillips. Melanie tells us how a remark about being a star in the sky led to her becoming a child actor; how difficult it was filming some scenes in Lauren's most controversial storyline and how preparing for another storyline in Grange Hill led to a revelation th…

There's talk of Cheaters, MI5 and... do you make your bed?By BBC Radio 2

Let’s try this again! After last month’s Open Registration had issues and ended early, it’s time for the San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Open Registration sale…Part 2, where anyone with a member ID can participate. Will the problems resurface? Will it run smoothly? Tune in and find out. We’ll be discussing the sale as it happens. Come join the SDCC UBlog …

In this episode, Kayla Davies and Christina Viola from the ASCY Lynwood School Age Partnership Program sit down with Marissa Patryshon, an Occupational Therapist from Lynwood Charlton, to discuss sensory-sensitive environments and how to explore them using their newly created sensory kit. Marissa offers a practical OT perspective, providing valuabl…

Luke's written his first book, Kerry's run out of Bandwidth... and Jude ruins the magic of 'The Holiday'!By BBC Radio 2

In the latest episode of Sausage On A Fork, we're joined by David Crane aka Barry Timpson. David tells us how a stint of child modelling led to him becoming a child actor; why he had to leave acting and how he had no idea that while he was on Grange Hill, he was acting alongside someone who was in a film he had seen countless times!…

There’s talk of herding sheep… the comedian’s group chat… and late night phone calls!By BBC Radio 2