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
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Episode 29 - The Keepers of York
Monday, 11 May 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Episode 7 - Lighting up York
Monday, 2 February 2026
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
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Episode 6 - York, Just for You
Monday, 26 January 2026
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....
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Episode 5 - The Yorkshire Life Edit
Monday, 26 January 2026
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....
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Episode 4 - A Year in The Life
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
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'
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Episode 3 - Celebrant and Celebrities
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
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
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Episode 2 - The Fortus Effect
Tuesday, 13 January 2026
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.
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Episode 1 - Personal Passion
Monday, 12 January 2026
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.
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Ben Smith talks about organising Thirsk on the Flatts festival
Tuesday, 29 July 2025
Ben Smith, counselor and events organsier, talks all about this year's Thirsk on the Flatts Festival. From live music to magic shows, there's tons of family friendly activities for people to get involved in.
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