Author and comedian George Egg (aka Snack Hacker) and fellow star jumper Joanna Neary look back at Visual And Performing Arts, an eclectic and legendary arts degree course at Brighton University which they both attended in the early 1990s and which no longer exists.

A scramble of a conversation about books, comedy, education and making things. You can find George and upcoming shows at http://www.georgeegg.com/index_2.htm

And on Instagram as @georgeegg

Joanna is at Brighton Comedy Festival on Sunday 18th October 2026 with Robin Ince and you can find her on Instagram @WifeOnEarth and links for show tickets and blogs at https://linktr.ee/joannaneary

Music by Hedluv

Mastered by Paul Mclean

Produced and presented by Joanna Neary

Some top grade swears (two, both by Jo) but if you don't mind that, this is suitable for all

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Artist Melinda Gebbie in conversation with Joanna Neary.

In this episode, Melinda talks about both funny and deeply touching memories surrounding books, from childhood experiences, fiery friendships and a nurturing art teacher to surviving trauma, fights and bans.

Books discussed include: The Little Princess by Frances Hodgkin Burnett, Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis, The Female Approach by Ronald Searle and Melinda Gebbie’s Greatest Fits.

Music by Hedluv

Mastered by Paul Mclean

Produced and presented by Joanna Neary

No swears but adult themes. Warning: towards the end of the episode (at 41.30 to 43.20) Melinda talks about escaping and reporting a traumatic sexual attack.

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Environmental Scientist and poet Carly Riley takes nature novice Joanna Neary on a splashy pond dip at Trelusback wildlife in the late winter months, when the little creatures were emerging.

With Keith Wilson of Trelusback Foundation for Wildlife Conservation.

The second part of the show is a magazine show with poetry, book extracts and a draw-a-long based on a lesson on plankton at Barncoose CP School (RIP), with housewife Celia Jesson.

With music by Hedluv.

No swears but we do use cheeky slang.

From Episode 9 onwards, this podcast is supported by listeners via Patreon

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