The Fossa & The Dodo

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In this episode we learn how the Dodo became a flightless bird by being too up itself.

The Fossa & The Dodo, was written by J.P. Paradise.

Adam Sturges is the Narrator

The Fossa is played by Mij S-B

& the Dodo is played by Oli Beech

It was inspired by and includes a quote from ‘Fun Lovin’ Criminal’ by the Fun Lovin’ Criminals.

It was recorded and mixed at Westbury Road Studio by J.P. Paradise, using sound effects from the BBC Sound Effects Library, with additional farts, belches, production and editing by Alex Brunsdon.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.

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Garden Produce

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In this episode, a pensioner's evening is interrupted by an unexpected visitor.

Garden Produce was written by J.P. Paradise.

It is performed by Wendy Withers.

It was recorded, mixed and edited at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.

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PLEASE NOTE THAT NO CATS WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST.

I have five rescue cats so I am rather fond of the furry little parasites. Please be assured that this is just a story!

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Bless Me Father, For I Have Sinned

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In this episode, a world-weary priest deals with a wayward parishioner.

Bless Me Father, For I Have Sinned was written by J.P. Paradise.

It is performed by Joshua Hogan

It was recorded, mixed and edited at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

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In A Perfect World

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In this episode, a community worker and a loan shark have a difference of opinion.

In A Perfect World was written by J.P. Paradise.

It is performed by Ian Diddams

It was recorded at Westbury Road Studio, Wiltshire, by J.P. Paradise. All mixing and editing completed at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

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Just Desserts

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In this episode, intrigue and chocolate collide with rather messy results.

Just Desserts was written by J.P. Paradise.

The narrator Miss Davies is played by Jessica Bone

‘Just Deserts’ customer service assistant is played by Matilda Snook

‘Just Desserts’ contract killer is played by Michael Snook

The DCI is played by Alex Brunsdon

It was recorded on location and at Westbury Road Studio, Wiltshire, by J.P. Paradise. All mixing and editing completed at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

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I've Got A Little List

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This episode was inspired by those abandoned shopping lists one finds in supermarket trolleys and baskets.

I've Got A Little List was written by J.P. Paradise

It was performed and recorded by Steve C. Walters at Elm Grove Studios, Wiltshire.

Additional sound effects mixed by J.P. Paradise. Production and editing by Alex Brunsdon LG Studios.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2025, all copyright held by the author.

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2B Or Not 2B

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In this episode, a bored housewife seeks new thrills.

2B Or Not 2B was written by J.P. Paradise

It is performed by Wendy Withers.

The teacher is played by Jackie Brunsdon.

It was recorded and mixed at LG Studios. All production and editing by Alex Brunsdon.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2025, all copyright held by the author.

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Lads On Tour

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In this episode, some Irish farm boys set off on an adventure.

Lads On Tour was written by J.P. Paradise

It is performed by Joshua Hogan.

It was recorded and mixed at LG Studios. All production and editing by Alex Brunsdon, who also wrote and performed the backing music.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2025, all copyright held by the author.

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