Bonfire Banter
54 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMegan and Dene talk about craft, running a business and random distractions.
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48 - Factual Fanny asks the questions!
November 29, 2021 00:55 - 13 minutes - 30.8 MBMegan and Dene are joined by Jen of SEM help (who helps with any SEO related problems, she is amazing!) on this funny episode which briefly features a new character to our podcast, Factual Fanny who asks the three a question, what will they reply with? Other questions are asked by Megan, give this episode a listen to found out what they are! You can find Jen on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @ SEMhelp and at her website Semhelp.co.uk. If you have got Facebook and want to know more about S...
Christmas special 2020
December 25, 2020 02:55 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBFor this year's Christmas Special we are joined by Corrine West of Corrine West Media, a photographer and paranormal investigator (listen to our Halloween special to find more about that)!
47 - Get to more about SEO with this ep!
December 14, 2020 23:22 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThis episode features Jen of SEM Help who helps anyone with their SEO problems. If you have ever thought of any questions regarding SEO, I highly recommend giving this episode a listen because Dene asks those questions.
46 - The Freshness!
December 01, 2020 04:20 - 16 minutes - 16 MBWe have another guest who has never been on a podcast before which we are honoured about, as you will see it will take a while to get to what our guest does but Jen runs SEM Help, who helps with SEO!
SPECIAL - Factual Fanny brings you facts
November 18, 2020 22:01 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBYour co-hosts are currently busy at the moment, so they managed to ask Factual Fanny, a member of a secret government agency (and not one of your co-hosts doing a voice) to do a mini episode of bring you amazing people some random fact.
Our first Halloween special
October 29, 2020 23:21 - 21 minutes - 20.7 MBA special episode featuring Corrine of Corrine West Media, a photographer who also deals with the paranormal so it was fate to have her as a guest.
45 - Need a hand?
October 23, 2020 21:06 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode Kathy provides us with some great advice on how to stay organised, give this a listen to find out some!
44 - Comfortable in chaos
October 20, 2020 14:06 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MBWe continue to have Kathy of Handy Creatives as a guest for this episode which ask Kathy about her experiences with mental health & disability when it comes to craft/business (we have talked about mental health a few times in previous episodes).
43 - Sock problems
October 13, 2020 17:46 - 14 minutes - 13 MBIt was a pleasure to have Kathy of Handy Creatives as a guest for this episode because it was the first time this talented lass has appeared on a podcast, so we were honoured when she was invited!
Let's talk about Narcolepsy and creativity - Special Episode
September 21, 2020 23:31 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBOn this very special episode of the Bonfire Banter Podcast, Megan and Dene are joined by our wonderful friend Heather Korbey to talk about something important.
42 - Drawing outside
September 20, 2020 15:02 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBMegan and Dene have the talented Northampton based artist, Jean Edwards as a guest on this episode which is about Jeans history with Urban Sketchers and similar activities that she is part of.
41 - Let's all go to the seaside!
September 08, 2020 21:07 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBMegan and Dene have the talented Northampton based artist, Jean Edwards as a guest on this episode which is about how art is more popular around the seaside for local/small artists than anywhere else. What small thing has Northampton got with the seaside
Let's all go to the seaside!
September 08, 2020 21:07 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBMegan and Dene have the talented Northampton based artist, Jean Edwards as a guest on this episode which is about how art is more popular around the seaside for local/small artists than anywhere else. What small thing has Northampton got with the seaside
40 - Train ticket lady!
August 31, 2020 21:53 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBYour Bonfire Banter Podcast co-hosts have Jean Edwards, the Northampton based artist as a guest!
39 - The holy trinity of social media
August 29, 2020 02:04 - 10 minutes - 10 MBDene and Megan answer a question from the mysterious red box.
38 - What is Northampton famous for?
August 19, 2020 18:28 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MBWe talk about local cafes, a random fact about Picasso and listen to the end for a shout out to hear some shoutouts.
37 - What can possibly go wrong?
August 10, 2020 23:24 - 7 minutes - 7.5 MBSometimes things go wrong. In this episode we talk about how we handle that.
36 - Questions From the mysterious red box
July 29, 2020 21:43 - 16 minutes - 16.1 MBMegan brings out a mysterious wooden red box, which contains some interesting and creative questions that we answer.
35 - General blog
July 20, 2020 22:27 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBWe talk about blogging with our third guest on the podcast, Katie from Dotty and Dash. This is after Megan and Katie briefly talk about Animal Crossing, sorry Dene!
34 - Insta houses
July 17, 2020 16:27 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBDene and Megan talk with our guest on the podcast, Katie from Dotty and Dash about how she copes with social media. We go into what advice can she give.. you might be in for a surprise on what she says!
33 - Prince or prints
July 08, 2020 21:08 - 17 minutes - 17 MBAfter starting the episode briefly talking about the artist formally known as Prince, Megan has a chat with Katie about prints where one does physical while the other does digital.
32 - Strength to strength to strength
June 30, 2020 23:09 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBMegan and Dene have the amazing Katie from Dotty and Dash as a guest on this weeks episode! Our third guest on the podcast reveals the origins of her business Dotty and Dash, which links to Megan but you have to listen to the episode to find out more.
31 - I Am Many Things
June 23, 2020 19:16 - 7 minutes - 7.38 MBDene and Megan end the 4 part saga of talking about social media, with them trying to be hip & trendy by talking about Tik Tok & Snapchat when it comes to craft and business!
30 - Get Your Pen & Paper Ready
June 16, 2020 02:22 - 12 minutes - 12.2 MBDene and Megan continue to talk about social media (part 3 of 4) with Dene telling us what is essential for running more than 1 social media account, such as cross posting.
29 - The principles you should know
June 09, 2020 23:45 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBWe continue the subject of social media! Dene shares the important principles you need to know about running more than one social media accounts, such as brand awareness and more. Part 2 of 4 episodes dedicated to social media management.
28 - Social media madness
June 02, 2020 20:06 - 8 minutes - 6.78 MBDene and Megan talk about managing multiple social media accounts as previous talked about in Episode 16.
27 - Make Sure You've Got Trousers On!
May 26, 2020 21:15 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBMegan and Dene talk about broadcasting online, which has got up in such huge popularity while we're in lockdown. We go into the huge variety of platforms you can choose from, no matter if it's through your PC, Tablet or Phone.
26 - Arting around with masks
May 21, 2020 10:09 - 9 minutes - 6.89 MBDene and Megan talk about a recent article which involves who stockpiled medical resources for her Art. It's a topic that generated a lot of interesting responses which we gathered and shared from Twitter and Facebook.
25 - Crafternoons or Pantaloons
May 11, 2020 20:27 - 7 minutes - 5.72 MBWe talk about why craft is a great way to keep your mental health up in our current situation, going into a variety of crafty activities, somehow getting into being creative with noodles.
24 - Our current situation ...
May 04, 2020 22:25 - 6 minutes - 5.18 MBIn "Our Current Situation", Dene and Megan go into how businesses are coping with lock down. We talk about a businesses in different sectors, such as those who deal with food (e.g.: cafes/restaurants having to change how they serve customers by focusing on deliveries along with other options while we deal with our current situation. Northampton based Hops & Chops and The Smoke Pit are mentioned in this episode). Both Dene & Megan go into their challenges of running their small businesses an...
23 - Totes not self promotional ...
April 27, 2020 22:38 - 6 minutes - 3.49 MBIn this episode we talk about tote bags, the benefits of using them and about inspiration from our Japan trip!
22 - Taking care of business
April 27, 2020 22:14 - 5 minutes - 5.17 MBIn this episode we talk about taking care of mental health within a business.
21 - No longer a taboo
July 08, 2019 21:00 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBIn this episode Dene and Matt about the business side when it comes to mental health (a follow up to episode 19 and 20). Dene gives his advice on how to improve your mental health in a business environment.
20 - Craft with benefits
July 08, 2019 20:48 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBIn this episode Dene and Matt continue to talk about mental health when it comes to craft.
19 - ... and relax.
June 03, 2019 20:20 - 4 minutes - 3.48 MBIn this episode Dene and Matt talk about mental health when it comes to craft, we looked at the responses we received to a question we had on the Bonfire Banter Podcast Facebook page where we asked "What do you do to calm yourself down where you are stressed or suffering with anxiety?"
18 - Allow me to reintroduce myself
May 20, 2019 20:48 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MBIn this episode Dene and Matt re-introduce themselves, talk about responses from previous episodes and discuss our new format that you will from episode 19!
17 - What's in the box?
April 19, 2019 23:04 - 43 minutes - 30.4 MBOur editor Jamie Podbury appears on this episode with Dene and Matt, where they ask Jamie questions about his new podcast that is coming soon called What's In The Box
16 - When were Microsoft ever cool?
March 21, 2019 20:26 - 22 minutes - 16.5 MBThis episode we talk about managing multiple social media accounts.
15 - Okay, stuff!
February 23, 2019 15:14 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWe return for another episode where we talk about what is coming in the new year from Dene and Matt!
14 - Transferable Khandie
January 08, 2019 19:38 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBThis episode of the Bonfire Banter podcast features our second guest, Khandie who runs Khandie Photography and with that this episode is a bit more adult! On this episode we are talking about transferable skills.
Christmas Special 2018
December 25, 2018 16:09 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBHappy Christmas to everyone out there. Email us at :[email protected] If you would like to be shouted out in upcoming podcasts, all you need to do is donate £3 or more! For more information email: [email protected]
13 - Khandie connections
December 10, 2018 21:26 - 43 minutes - 30.5 MBMatt and Dene talk to Khandie about the networking event hosted she hosted, which we attended before this episode. Khandie gives Matt and Dene some advice on being motivated and her experiences on running a business.
12 - We Speak Words Good
November 06, 2018 17:43 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBThis episode features the Bonfire Banter podcasts first ever guest, Jenni the captain of The Craft Fantastic! Dene and Matthew talk about “Getting Things Done: How To Achieve Stress-Free Productivity†by David Allen, a book the co-hosts have been reading recently. As the Bonfire Banter podcast is now at 12 episodes, Dene and Matthew went over what the co-hosts have talked about in the previous episodes!
11 - Bonfire Binding with The Craft Fantastic
October 20, 2018 14:25 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBThis episode features the Bonfire Banter podcasts first ever guest, Jenni the captain of The Craft Fantastic! Book binding was one of the main subjects of this episode as Dene (the co-host of the Bonfire Banter podcast) talked about his recent book binding trip to Prague with Jenni talking about her experiences with book binding! A conversation between a master and an apprentice!
10 - Building momentum by taking action
October 01, 2018 23:30 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBFollowing on from last episode of creating momentum in business and life we are looking into taking action.
9 - What can be measured can be managed
September 19, 2018 22:13 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBThis episode we are looking at the theme of creating momentum in business and life. Building momentum in business and life starts with knowing yourself. What can be measured can be managed. This is why knowing yourself is a good place to start with deciding how to create a plan to move forward.
8 - One of us did our research
August 27, 2018 15:05 - 16 minutes - 7.45 MBThis episode we talk about research and trends.
7 - Artisanally crafted podcast
August 12, 2018 21:35 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBWe talk about receiving and managing negative feedback.
6 - Click bait market
August 01, 2018 22:49 - 40 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode we talk about finding your market. SEO - what is SEO? https://searchengineland.com/guide/what-is-seo How to use headings on your site https://yoast.com/how-to-use-headings-on-your-site/ Google keyword suggestion tool https://ads.google.com/intl/en_uk/home/tools/keyword-planner/ Google Trends https://trends.google.com/trends/ Gopurls news aggregator http://popurls.com Etsy rank https://etsyrank.com Marmarlead https://marmalead.com/ Survey Monkey https://www.surveymonkey.com/ Go...
5 - Studio baconnaise
July 15, 2018 11:51 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBWe talk about starting an online craft business.