Jonathan Cowap's Podcast Edition

We have kept Jonathan's great interviews from his morning editions for you to re-listen to! Talking to people from all around our community, Jonathan has interviewed a range of guests so there is something for everyone here!

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Episodes

Episode 37 - The Make Space for Girls project

Thursday, 11 June 2026

16 minutes

The Make Space for Girls project is now marking 5 years of special events and campaigns to make parks more friendly places for girls and young women aged 10 to 18. The events this year - with more than 40 free activities - take place in York's Rowntree Park and Homestead Park. Abigail Gaines is the organiser...

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Episode 36 - 15 Years of Restore York

Thursday, 11 June 2026

13 minutes

Restore York is celebrating 15 years of finding homes for people who need somewhere to live. So far they have helped almost 500 people in the York area. Restore's Service Manager explains more...

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Episode 35 - Summer in the City with York BID

Thursday, 4 June 2026

13 minutes

Summer's on the way! Find out from York BID Operations Manager Carl Alsop what the BID team have got lined-up for the city in the next few months...

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Episode 34 - Yorkshire's Most Delicious Month

Thursday, 4 June 2026

18 minutes

Delicious!! Editor of 'Yorkshire Life' Kathryn Armstrong chats about the June issue of the magazine that focuses of fabulous food to enjoy this summer

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Episode 33 - Eboracum Awakens

Tuesday, 2 June 2026

10 minutes

York celebrates the city's amazing Roman heritage with the 2026 Eboracum Festival. Megan McGowan from the Yorkshire Museum explains what's happening...

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Episode 32 - York Together: The STEW Event

Tuesday, 2 June 2026

14 minutes

Could you convince an audience of strangers to support your community group? There are cash prizes on offer! Anjelica Finnegan is Development Lead for York Together which is organising the STEW event in Rowntree Park in late June.

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Episode 31 - The Lost Treasures of Melsonby

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

13 minutes

The Melsonby Hoard of world-class Iron Age treasures has gone on display at the Yorkshire Museum in York. The 800+ objects date from about 100 BCE and originally belonged to the Brigantes people. Museum curator Harry Ellerd-Cheers explains....

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Episode 30 - Supporting York’s Over 50s

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

17 minutes

Celebrating 25 years providing help and support for people over 50 in York, OCAY assists with financial, legal and benefits expertise. Ali Rogan (Trustee) and Wayne Dawson (Charity Director) explain more...

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Episode 29 - The Keepers of York

Monday, 11 May 2026

16 minutes

York has 2000 historic listed buildings and 70 of them are in the care of York Conservation Trust. Operations Manager Lizzie Taylor and Chief Executive Guy Bowyer explain what the Trust does and the ambition to give more access to the public.

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Episode 28 - Festival Spirit in York

Monday, 11 May 2026

14 minutes

t's fun and it's free! The 3rd York Health & Arts Mela takes place in Museum Gardens on Sun 17th May. As organiser Shamin Eimaan explains there's music, dance, food, workshops and health advice.

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Episode 27 - Rant, Ramble & Rural Life

Wednesday, 6 May 2026

20 minutes

What's the secret to a successful village? And have you heard about the women in Haxby who get together for a Rant and Ramble? Editor Kathryn Armstrong chats about some of the stories in the May edition of Yorkshire Life Magazine.

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Episode 26 - Stitches of Culture

Wednesday, 6 May 2026

17 minutes

The Ukranian community in York are gathering soon at The Merchant Taylors' Hall to celebrate their national culture and identity. Many will be wearing something special .... Their vyshyvanka! But what is it? Rebecca Russell from York City of Sanctuary and John Vincent from the Merchant Taylors explain....

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Episode 25 - Potholes, Parking & Policy

Wednesday, 6 May 2026

40 minutes

Potholes - Parking charges - Traffic restrictions.... How would the Liberal Democrats do things differently if they controlled City of York Council? LibDem leader Cllr Nigel Ayre shares his thoughts....

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Episode 24 - Resilience and Recognition

Monday, 20 April 2026

18 minutes

He's spent years working with charities and other organisations around York. He's overcome major health problems and he's still busy and smiiling! And now he's been awarded an OBE. Meet David Dickson....

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Episode 23 - Beyond the Gallery

Monday, 20 April 2026

15 minutes

Fancy a chance to look around an artist's own studio and see how they create their work? 150 studios are open over two weekends for York Open Studios 2026. Chair, Christine Storrs, explains how it all happens....

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Episode 22 - Politics in Focus

Thursday, 16 April 2026

25 minutes

Why are Labour doing so badly in the opinion polls? Was Brexit a mistake? When will Haxby station get built? York Outer MP Luke Charters shares his thoughts with Jonathan Cowap

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Episode 21 - You’re Not Alone

Thursday, 16 April 2026

20 minutes

Where can women in York get free or low cost help and support for problems like anxiety, depression and stress? Anjelica Finnegan Chair of York Women's Counselling Service explains what YWCS can offer... (Contains references to suicide and domestic violence)

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Episode 20 - The Streets Become a Stage

Thursday, 2 April 2026

18 minutes

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...

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Episode 19 - Yorkshire in Bloom

Thursday, 2 April 2026

15 minutes

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.

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Episode 18 - Healing Through Experience

Monday, 16 March 2026

21 minutes

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...

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Episode 17 - Rethinking Alcohol Treatment

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

26 minutes

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

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Episode 16 - The York Mumbler Story

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

20 minutes

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...

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Episode 15 - A Season of Celebration

Wednesday, 4 March 2026

21 minutes

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.

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Episode 14 - Bop to the Top

Wednesday, 4 March 2026

20 minutes

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.

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Episode 13 - Age isn't a limit

Monday, 23 February 2026

12 minutes

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

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Episode 12 - Leading the Fight

Monday, 23 February 2026

15 minutes

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

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Episode 11 - 'The Place' to be

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

17 minutes

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...

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Episode 10 - Inspiring KAOS

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

17 minutes

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....

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Episode 9 - Council concerns

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

39 minutes

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

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Episode 8 - Tales from York's Past

Monday, 2 February 2026

18 minutes

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

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