Jonathan Cowap's Podcast edition

Episode 20 - The Streets Become a Stage

aaron.blanchard@yo1radio.co.uk (Aaron Blanchard) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:01:02 +0000

Could you help out with the historic York Mystery Plays? Roger Lee explains what's involved in staging this world famous medieval drama on the streets of York this summer...

Episode 19 - Yorkshire in Bloom

aaron.blanchard@yo1radio.co.uk (Aaron Blanchard) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:59:28 +0000

Spring is truly here at last! Yorkshire Life Editor Kathryn Armstrong talks about the people and places featured in the April edition of the magazine.

Episode 18 - Healing Through Experience

aaron.blanchard@yo1radio.co.uk (Aaron Blanchard) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:05:34 +0000

From her own experience of life-threatening illness Iwona Michalska created TRTRehab. Her York studio promises transformation from pain and trauma - and a way to a happier life...

Episode 17 - Rethinking Alcohol Treatment

aaron.blanchard@yo1radio.co.uk (Aaron Blanchard) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:55:08 +0000

Ground-breaking help for people with alcohol issues - Dr Aaron Brown MD of Clean Slate Clinic in York explains their very effective approach...

Episode 16 - The York Mumbler Story

aaron.blanchard@yo1radio.co.uk (Aaron Blanchard) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:53:17 +0000

Improving family life in York! York Mumbler has a huge online following. Founder Emily Pickard explains how it started and reveals something special that's happening this Easter...

Episode 15 - A Season of Celebration

aaron.blanchard@yo1radio.co.uk (Aaron Blanchard) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:18:00 +0000

Celebrating spring, International Women's Day and the 80th anniversary of Yorkshire Life magazine, Editor Kathryn Armstrong chats to Jonathan Cowap about the March issue.

Episode 14 - Bop to the Top

aaron.blanchard@yo1radio.co.uk (Aaron Blanchard) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:15:00 +0000

Off to the 'Dance Olympics' in Dublin in July! Dance teacher Laura Souter chats about her own amazing career and taking over 30 young dancers from Lisa Marie Performing Arts in York to Ireland to compete in the Dance World Cup.

Episode 13 - Age isn't a limit

aaron.blanchard@yo1radio.co.uk (Aaron Blanchard) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:19:53 +0000

You're never too old to learn - But how old was Roger Davies when he learned to row? You might be surprised...

Episode 12 - Leading the Fight

aaron.blanchard@yo1radio.co.uk (Aaron Blanchard) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:18:11 +0000

Successful York businessman Andy Knowles is excited by his new role as CEO of York Against Cancer - He's got big plans!

Episode 11 - 'The Place' to be

aaron.blanchard@yo1radio.co.uk (Aaron Blanchard) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:58:12 +0000

Rebecca Clark, Lead of The Place and Holly Hennell, York Community Impact Manager for AVIVA, tell Jonathan Cowap how The Place in the Westfield area of York is making a real difference to local people...

Episode 10 - Inspiring KAOS

aaron.blanchard@yo1radio.co.uk (Aaron Blanchard) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:54:59 +0000

Meet the 10 year old who started the YorKAOS Kid's Art group in York. Ada Jobling and her dad John talk to Jonathan Cowap about the inspiration of York Open Studios and raising money for local charities....

Episode 9 - Council concerns

aaron.blanchard@yo1radio.co.uk (Aaron Blanchard) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:53:18 +0000

What's the biggest concern for City of York Council Leader Claire Douglas? Find out as she discusses parking charges, potholes, flags and the Hungry Minds project with Jonathan Cowap

Episode 8 - Tales from York's Past

aaron.blanchard@yo1radio.co.uk (Aaron Blanchard) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:48:56 +0000

Who is the Patron Saint of York? A new exhibition at York Minster tells the story of St William. Jonathan Cowap visited the exhibition and discovered the strange links with Lego and Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg

Episode 7 - Lighting up York

aaron.blanchard@yo1radio.co.uk (Aaron Blanchard) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:46:35 +0000

York's brilliant Colour and Light Show is about to begin - Carl Alsop from York BID tells Jonathan Cowap what the Business Improvement District team have achieved in recent months

Episode 6 - York, Just for You

aaron.blanchard@yo1radio.co.uk (Aaron Blanchard) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:31:54 +0000

What's happening for the York Residents' Festival 2026? Hear Make It York's Sarah Loftus tell Jonathan Cowap what's lined up for this year....

Episode 5 - The Yorkshire Life Edit

aaron.blanchard@yo1radio.co.uk (Aaron Blanchard) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:57:00 +0000

Celebrating Yorkshire's people, places and great food! Kathryn Armstrong Editor of Yorkshire Life magazine chats to Jonathan Cowap about what's in the February issue....

Episode 4 - A Year in The Life

aaron.blanchard@yo1radio.co.uk (Aaron Blanchard) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:23:45 +0000

Listen as The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of York chats to YO1's Dave Parker about his year in office and his new award scheme 'The Lord Mayor's Commendation'

Episode 3 - Celebrant and Celebrities

aaron.blanchard@yo1radio.co.uk (Aaron Blanchard) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:12:00 +0000

Hear Anna Wallace explain her job as a celebrant and as the host for on-stage celebrity events including TV presenter and author Davina McCall

Episode 2 - The Fortus Effect

aaron.blanchard@yo1radio.co.uk (Aaron Blanchard) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:42:00 +0000

Hear Matty Lewis - Founder and Head of York's Fortus Foundation - explaining why he started the organisation, what it does and how Fortus might be able to help you.

Episode 1 - Personal Passion

aaron.blanchard@yo1radio.co.uk (Aaron Blanchard) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Jonathan Cowap listens to David Smith - Chair of Trustees at York's St Leonard's Hospice. David is passionate about the work done by St Leonard's and has a very personal reason for his involvement with the hospice movement.