A serial storytelling podcast, in which author Frank Burton fictionalises his own life. The latest nine-part series is called Endless Impossible. The blurb: Who is Eileen Angel? Why does she claim to be from another planet? And why do her followers believe her? Endless Impossible is an epic mystery story, spanning thirty years, featuring an obsessive investigative journalist, a bookshop that isn't really a bookshop, and a boy trying his best to make sense of an increasingly odd world. The ac ...
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The real Frank Burton takes a deep dive into the writing of the podcast series (and Fourth Ragbag novel), Endless Impossible. www.frankburton.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Endless Impossible Part 8: Tim
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Who is Eileen Angel? Why does she claim to be from another planet? And why do her followers believe her? Endless Impossible is an epic mystery story, spanning thirty years, featuring an obsessive investigative journalist, a bookshop that isn't really a bookshop, and a boy trying his best to make sense of an increasingly odd world. Episode 8: Tim Fr…
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Endless Impossible Part 7: The Return
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Who is Eileen Angel? Why does she claim to be from another planet? And why do her followers believe her? Endless Impossible is an epic mystery story, spanning thirty years, featuring an obsessive investigative journalist, a bookshop that isn't really a bookshop, and a boy trying his best to make sense of an increasingly odd world. Episode 7: The Re…
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Endless Impossible Part 6: The Church
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Who is Eileen Angel? Why does she claim to be from another planet? And why do her followers believe her? Endless Impossible is an epic mystery story, spanning thirty years, featuring an obsessive investigative journalist, a bookshop that isn't really a bookshop, and a boy trying his best to make sense of an increasingly odd world. Episode 1: ‘The C…
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Endless Impossible Part 5: Jenna
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Who is Eileen Angel? Why does she claim to be from another planet? And why do her followers believe her? Endless Impossible is an epic mystery story, spanning thirty years, featuring an obsessive investigative journalist, a bookshop that isn't really a bookshop, and a boy trying his best to make sense of an increasingly odd world. Episode 5: Jenna …
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Endless Impossible Part 4: The Hotel
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Who is Eileen Angel? Why does she claim to be from another planet? And why do her followers believe her? Endless Impossible is an epic mystery story, spanning thirty years, featuring an obsessive investigative journalist, a bookshop that isn't really a bookshop, and a boy trying his best to make sense of an increasingly odd world. Episode 4: The Ho…
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Endless Impossible Part 3: Back To Life
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Who is Eileen Angel? Why does she claim to be from another planet? And why do her followers believe her? Endless Impossible is an epic mystery story, spanning thirty years, featuring an obsessive investigative journalist, a bookshop that isn't really a bookshop, and a boy trying his best to make sense of an increasingly odd world. Episode 3: ‘Back …
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Endless Impossible Part 2: A Creature From Another World
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Who is Eileen Angel? Why does she claim to be from another planet? And why do her followers believe her? Endless Impossible is an epic mystery story, spanning thirty years, featuring an obsessive investigative journalist, a bookshop that isn't really a bookshop, and a boy trying his best to make sense of an increasingly odd world. Episode 2: ‘A Cre…
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Endless Impossible Part 1: The Bookshop
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Who is Eileen Angel? Why does she claim to be from another planet? And why do her followers believe her? Endless Impossible is an epic mystery story, spanning thirty years, featuring an obsessive investigative journalist, a bookshop that isn't really a bookshop, and a boy trying his best to make sense of an increasingly odd world. Episode 1: The Bo…
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Frank And Claude Are Following You is a big-hearted audio sitcom about two men and their obsessive pursuit of life’s minor mysteries. In the midst of a midlife crisis, author and podcaster Frank Burton has decided to record all of his conversations with his recently-retired uncle, Claude. The result is a hilarious and unique series of low-stakes ad…
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Frank And Claude Are Following You is a big-hearted audio sitcom about two men and their obsessive pursuit of life’s minor mysteries. In the midst of a midlife crisis, author and podcaster Frank Burton has decided to record all of his conversations with his recently-retired uncle, Claude. The result is a hilarious and unique series of low-stakes ad…
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Frank And Claude Are Following You is a big-hearted audio sitcom about two men and their obsessive pursuit of life’s minor mysteries. In the midst of a midlife crisis, author and podcaster Frank Burton has decided to record all of his conversations with his recently-retired uncle, Claude. The result is a hilarious and unique series of low-stakes ad…
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Frank And Claude Are Following You is a big-hearted audio sitcom about two men and their obsessive pursuit of life’s minor mysteries. In the midst of a midlife crisis, author and podcaster Frank Burton has decided to record all of his conversations with his recently-retired uncle, Claude. The result is a hilarious and unique series of low-stakes ad…
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Frank And Claude Are Following You is a big-hearted audio sitcom about two men and their obsessive pursuit of life’s minor mysteries. In the midst of a midlife crisis, author and podcaster Frank Burton has decided to record all of his conversations with his recently-retired uncle, Claude. The result is a hilarious and unique series of low-stakes ad…
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Frank And Claude Are Following You is a big-hearted audio sitcom about two men and their obsessive pursuit of life’s minor mysteries. In the midst of a midlife crisis, author and podcaster Frank Burton has decided to record all of his conversations with his recently-retired uncle, Claude. The result is a hilarious and unique series of low-stakes ad…
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Introducing our new podcast series, Frank And Claude Are Following You. You can listen via Ragbag Presents, or subscribe to the show here: https://shows.acast.com/frank-and-claude-are-following Frank And Claude Are Following You is a big-hearted audio sitcom about two men and their obsessive pursuit of life’s minor mysteries. In the midst of a midl…
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Ragbag's Fourth Wall
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The real Frank Burton pops his head up to provide some insights into how this series was made. See you in the next one. Frank’s website: www.frankburton.co.uk Frank’s email: fjb79@hotmail.com I Like The Sound podcast: https://shows.acast.com/i-like-the-sound Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @RagbagPresents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Brollywood Part 9: The Old Man In The Box
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The aftermath. And the end. Frank’s website: www.frankburton.co.uk Frank’s email: fjb79@hotmail.com I Like The Sound podcast: https://shows.acast.com/i-like-the-sound Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @RagbagPresents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brollywood Part 8: The Heist
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The day of the Brollywood heist arrives. Frank’s website: www.frankburton.co.uk Frank’s email: fjb79@hotmail.com I Like The Sound podcast: https://shows.acast.com/i-like-the-sound Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @RagbagPresents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brollywood Part 7: Mabel
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The story of how Noddy ended up in prison. Frank’s website: www.frankburton.co.uk Frank’s email: fjb79@hotmail.com I Like The Sound podcast: https://shows.acast.com/i-like-the-sound Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @RagbagPresents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brollywood Part 6: The Big House
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Noddy’s long-awaited backstory. Frank’s website: www.frankburton.co.uk Frank’s email: fjb79@hotmail.com I Like The Sound podcast: https://shows.acast.com/i-like-the-sound Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @RagbagPresents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brollywood Part 5: The Plan
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The heist plan begins to take shape. Frank’s website: www.frankburton.co.uk Frank’s email: fjb79@hotmail.com I Like The Sound podcast: https://shows.acast.com/i-like-the-sound Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @RagbagPresents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brollywood Part 4: Hoppo And Nigel
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Benedict shares the history of Brollywood Bank. Frank’s website: www.frankburton.co.uk Frank’s email: fjb79@hotmail.com I Like The Sound podcast: https://shows.acast.com/i-like-the-sound Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @RagbagPresents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brollywood Part 3: Branson’s Beard
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Frank shares the best story Noddy ever told him. Frank’s website: www.frankburton.co.uk Frank’s email: fjb79@hotmail.com I Like The Sound podcast: https://shows.acast.com/i-like-the-sound Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @RagbagPresents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brollywood Part 2: The Man Who Secretly Lives in Buckingham Palace
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Frank shares some of the stories he heard from Noddy in prison. He moves in with Uncle Claude after accidentally becoming homeless again. Frank’s website: www.frankburton.co.uk Frank’s email: fjb79@hotmail.com I Like The Sound podcast: https://shows.acast.com/i-like-the-sound Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @RagbagPresents Hosted on Acast. See aca…
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Brollywood Part 1: The Hula-Hoop Principle
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On the eve of the UK’s first lockdown, Frank makes some new friends, and finds a solution to his lack of accommodation. Frank’s website: www.frankburton.co.uk Frank’s email: fjb79@hotmail.com I Like The Sound podcast: https://shows.acast.com/i-like-the-sound Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @RagbagPresents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Welcome to our brand new podcast, Ragbag Presents. Here's an introduction to what it's all about. Brollywood blurb: After losing his home, then accidentally burning down another one, Frank is reunited with his former cellmate, Noddy. Noddy, despite evidence to the contrary, is still alive, and is very concerned about the disappearance of a set of p…
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Ep100: If You Go Away
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It’s the Ragbag Grand Finale! Yes, this podcast is coming to an end, soon to be replaced by the brand new storytelling show, Ragbag Presents. Stay subscribed! Frank and Uncle Claude present an epic extravaganza featuring numerous special guests appearances, a host of great music, some jokes, and a show-stopping live performance to end it all. Speci…
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Ragbag's Fourth Wall Part 4
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In the final part of this series of peeks into the real Frank Burton's head, here's an hour-long unscripted monologue on the subject of music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Continuing our exploration of the influences behind Ragbag with the real Frank Burton. This time we're talking about books and writing. Featuring Frank's appearance on Hannah's Bookshelf with Hannah Kate. More information about Hannah and her work can be found here: https://hannahkate.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…
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Ep97: Ragbag's Fourth Wall Part 2
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The real Frank Burton talks about his wide range of influences from the world of radio and podcasting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep96: Ragbag's Fourth Wall Part 1
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Here begins a four-part look at the making of Ragbag. The real Frank Burton talks about his relationship with his fictional counterpart, and presents his top ten favourite moments from the last three years of the Ragbag podcast. Featuring Brad Dorenkamp as Burt Finkelstein and David Hailwood as Benedict Cumberbatch. Frank’s website: www.frankburton…
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An excerpt from Frank Burton's novel, One Hundred. You're welcome. Frank’s website: www.frankburton.co.uk Frank’s email: fjb79@hotmail.com I Like The Sound podcast: https://shows.acast.com/i-like-the-sound Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @RagbagPresents Latest novel, Getting Away With It, available here: Paperback: https://tinyurl.com/4dm8bak2 Kin…
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A rejigged version of some classic Ragbag material. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week we're revisiting The Envy Edition, a story which originally appeared on episodes 20 and 21 in 2018. Here it is again, edited and with improved sound quality. A misremembered childhood tale about crazy golf leads into a forensic analysis of Frank's failed relationship with Heidi. More information about Frank and his work can be found at ww…
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Ep92: Button Moon
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Frank reads out what turns out to be one of the greatest works of literature ever devised: the Wikipedia entry for 1980s children’s TV series, Button Moon. Music: Koichi Sakai & Afla Sackey - Atenteben Blues: https://nyp-records.bandcamp.com/album/global-riddims-volume-2 Theme tune: ProleteR - April Showers: https://proleter.bandcamp.com Frank’s we…
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It’s Ragbag … Remixed Pistol Jazz – Winter Snow: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pistol_Jazz/Chic Crowander – Tacco: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/crowander Monkey Warhol – Stolen Moments: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monkey_Warhol Shaolin Dub – Corrupt: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Shaolin_Dub Mild Wild – Alright Okay: https://…
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It’s Frank’s final interview for the Ragbag podcast, and we’ve saved the best till last. It’s Not Another Poet from New Age of Decay. Check out the band’s remarkable debut album (and the accompanying book) here: https://daftpop.bandcamp.com/album/new-age-of-decay This episode includes the songs The Year When It All Collapsed, Evergreen Everteens / …
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OK, so there's no podcast for a few weeks, but in the meantime here's some exciting news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sycamore Steve returns for another ill-advised musical collaboration with Frank. Expect chaos. This week’s actual music: Johny Cool – Only Emcee Here & NY Don’t Sleep: https://archive.org/details/BSOG0028/08 Theme tune: ProleteR - April Showers: https://proleter.bandcamp.com Frank’s website: www.frankburton.co.uk Frank’s email: fjb79@hotmail.com I …
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Ep88: These People Are Fraud
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In a departure from our usual shenanigans, Frank presents an in depth analysis of the Trustpilot reviews for the company Fanjoy, reflecting on the pandemic, the nature of online reviews, and backwards time travel. This week’s music: Lounge Gizzard – Military Industrial Complex (Mix 1) Mean Flow - Rotating Circle (Nomen Nescio A): https://archive.or…
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Frank presents some more world-beating ideas, and considers the concept of ambivalence. Music this week: Spirit of the Wood & Natalie Lain – Silence: https://visionaryshamanics.bandcamp.com/album/healing-shamanoids-va-2 Mari Meets Moony - Philosophy Trip: https://visionaryshamanics.bandcamp.com/album/healing-shamanoids-va-2 Theme tune: ProleteR - A…
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Frank and Uncle Claude cover a bunch of subjects, including time travel, sports, and the nature of existence. This week’s music: Lá Eles – Retirante & Caxangá: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/L_Eles/Infinito Theme tune: ProleteR - April Showers: https://proleter.bandcamp.com Frank’s website: www.frankburton.co.uk Frank’s email: fjb79@hotmail.com…
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A very different kind of episode, featuring Frank’s universal explanation for everything, The Bridge Away From Utopia. Music this week: SeaDragon - E Esa & Página En Blanco: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/SeaDragon Theme tune: ProleteR - April Showers: https://proleter.bandcamp.com Frank’s website: www.frankburton.co.uk Frank’s email: fjb79@hot…
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Cullah returns, celebrating the release of his 15th album, 1/2. Featuring the tracks, The Birth Of Phanes, The Forgotten Song and Lucifer, the Lightbearer. Head straight over to www.cullah.com for more information. Further details about Frank Burton: Frank’s website: https://www.frankburton.co.uk (Visit for more details about Frank’s books, A Histo…
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This week’s guest is none other than corrugated metal enthusiast and fugitive from justice, Sycamore Steve. Steve and Frank present their new song, ‘Ooh, Mr Tchaikovsky!’ Fortunately there is also some actual good quality music on the show as well. This week’s music: In Vitro – Faneroo & Les Fleurs du Chant : https://archive.org/details/invitro-ene…
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Frank has lots of ideas. And some music. Just another wild, exhilarating episode of Ragbag. Music: The Giants Dream – Vision of the Necrobiosis: https://archive.org/details/iatmp3005 The Edge of the Earth – Grudge: https://archive.org/details/TheEdgeOfTheEarth Theme tune: ProleteR - April Showers: https://proleter.bandcamp.com Frank’s website: www.…
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Frank unearths the one surviving episode of Heeb Streeb, a podcast he presented as a younger man. Heeb Streeb ran for 37 episodes between 2006 and 2007. Until recently, it was assumed that all evidence of Heeb Streeb’s existence had been wiped from the face of the earth. Perhaps this would have been for the best. This week’s music: The Promise Moun…
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Ep80: J Hacha De Zola Returns!
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Frank welcomes back J Hacha De Zola, to talk about his new Greatest Hits album, plus his forthcoming album, East of Eden. Includes the tracks Black Sparrow and Anarchy. J Hacha De Zola’s Greatest Hits is out on 2nd April, 2021. More information here: https://www.jhachadezola.com/ Theme tune: ProleteR - April Showers: https://proleter.bandcamp.com F…
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Frank has a bunch of ideas to share, and reads out a surprisingly good listener email. Georgia Train pops by, to tell us about her new Patreon. Check out Georgia’s music here: http://georgiatrain.bandcamp.com This week’s music: Превращусь в океан Алими - ОЛЬГА АЛИМИ: https://www.jamendo.com/track/1838090/prevrashus-v-okean-alimi Tortuga De Mar – Ba…
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