The Discount Bookshop Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jennifer Small
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By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, we celebrate The Discount Bookshop Podcast's 3rd anniversary by making the company's very first ever radio advert! Fingers crossed it gets picked up! Can't see why it wouldn't - it's very professional.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Summer countdown! Every day for 16 days, we hear a Summer poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some are bad. Some are good. ALL are original. So, join us on this poetry journey, as we countdown to The Discount Bookshop Podcast's 3rd anniversary!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Summer countdown! Every day for 16 days, we hear a Summer poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some are bad. Some are good. ALL are original. So, join us on this poetry journey, as we countdown to The Discount Bookshop Podcast's 3rd anniversary!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Summer countdown! Every day for 16 days, we hear a Summer poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some are bad. Some are good. ALL are original. So, join us on this poetry journey, as we countdown to The Discount Bookshop Podcast's 3rd anniversary!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Summer countdown! Every day for 16 days, we hear a Summer poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some are bad. Some are good. ALL are original. So, join us on this poetry journey, as we countdown to The Discount Bookshop Podcast's 3rd anniversary!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Summer countdown! Every day for 16 days, we hear a Summer poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some are bad. Some are good. ALL are original. So, join us on this poetry journey, as we countdown to The Discount Bookshop Podcast's 3rd anniversary!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Summer countdown! Every day for 16 days, we hear a Summer poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some are bad. Some are good. ALL are original. So, join us on this poetry journey, as we countdown to The Discount Bookshop Podcast's 3rd anniversary!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Summer countdown! Every day for 16 days, we hear a Summer poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some are bad. Some are good. ALL are original. So, join us on this poetry journey, as we countdown to The Discount Bookshop Podcast's 3rd anniversary!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Summer countdown! Every day for 16 days, we hear a Summer poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some are bad. Some are good. ALL are original. So, join us on this poetry journey, as we countdown to The Discount Bookshop Podcast's 3rd anniversary!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Summer countdown! Every day for 16 days, we hear a Summer poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some are bad. Some are good. ALL are original. So, join us on this poetry journey, as we countdown to The Discount Bookshop Podcast's 3rd anniversary!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Summer countdown! Every day for 16 days, we hear a Summer poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some are bad. Some are good. ALL are original. So, join us on this poetry journey, as we countdown to The Discount Bookshop Podcast's 3rd anniversary!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Summer countdown! Every day for 16 days, we hear a Summer poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some are bad. Some are good. ALL are original. So, join us on this poetry journey, as we countdown to The Discount Bookshop Podcast's 3rd anniversary!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Summer countdown! Every day for 16 days, we hear a Summer poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some are bad. Some are good. ALL are original. So, join us on this poetry journey, as we countdown to The Discount Bookshop Podcast's 3rd anniversary!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Summer countdown! Every day for 16 days, we hear a Summer poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some are bad. Some are good. ALL are original. So, join us on this poetry journey, as we countdown to The Discount Bookshop Podcast's 3rd anniversary!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Summer countdown! Every day for 16 days, we hear a Summer poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some are bad. Some are good. ALL are original. So, join us on this poetry journey, as we countdown to The Discount Bookshop Podcast's 3rd anniversary!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Summer countdown! Every day for 16 days, we hear a Summer poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some are bad. Some are good. ALL are original. So, join us on this poetry journey, as we countdown to The Discount Bookshop Podcast's 3rd anniversary!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Summer countdown! Every day for 16 days, we hear a Summer poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some are bad. Some are good. ALL are original. So, join us on this poetry journey, as we countdown to The Discount Bookshop Podcast's 3rd anniversary!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and this is a complaint from a customer, which I received. Apparently, complaints have been sitting in my inbox for a while, so I feel that it's finally time to give them some attention. Thank you to Albert Fig for sending in this complaint.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, Andrew and I talk about the recent team-building day we went on, along with other colleagues in our area. This time, it was a 1950s mystery escape room! Listen to find out if we completed it! (We did.)
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the thirty-first episode of The Discount Bookshop Podcast's spin-off poetry series! In this series, I'll be reading poems written by our very own Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published poetry book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. In this episode, I read poem thirty-one, entitled, The Wishing Star.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and this is a complaint from a customer, which I received. Apparently, complaints have been sitting in my inbox for a while, so I feel that it's finally time to give them some attention. Thank you to Ana James for sending in this complaint.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, I share some clips from acting performances that I have done in my past. If you happen to notice any jokes being told on the podcast, then feel free to head in-store to take part in the joke competition. If you didn't notice, then nothing to worry about. Joke competition ends soon, so HURRY if you want to enter!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the thirtieth episode of The Discount Bookshop Podcast's spin-off poetry series! In this series, I'll be reading poems written by our very own Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published poetry book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. In this episode, I read poem thirty, entitled, The Day the Door got Creaky.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and this is a complaint from a customer, which I received. Apparently, complaints have been sitting in my inbox for a while, so I feel that it's finally time to give them some attention. Thank you to Joseph Costello for sending in this complaint.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, I read some of my old school reports which I found whilst spring cleaning! Andrew finds out that I was the captain of my school competitive quick sketch team and I reveal my skills in whittling.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the twenty-ninth episode of The Discount Bookshop Podcast's spin-off poetry series! In this series, I'll be reading poems written by our very own Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published poetry book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. In this episode, I read poem twenty-nine, entitled, The Sewing Room.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and this is a complaint from a customer, which I received. Apparently, complaints have been sitting in my inbox for a while, so I feel that it's finally time to give them some attention. Thank you to Topaz Lane for sending in this complaint.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, I tell the origin story of how The Discount Bookshop came to be. I'm also livid with Head Office, but I'd rather not talk about that.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Easter countdown! Every second day for 9 days, we will hear an Easter poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some of these are simply not very good (sorry Caroline), but they were the most Easter-y ones I could find!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Easter countdown! Every second day for 9 days, we will hear an Easter poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some of these are simply not very good (sorry Caroline), but they were the most Easter-y ones I could find!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Easter countdown! Every second day for 9 days, we will hear an Easter poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some of these are simply not very good (sorry Caroline), but they were the most Easter-y ones I could find!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Easter countdown! Every second day for 9 days, we will hear an Easter poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some of these are simply not very good (sorry Caroline), but they were the most Easter-y ones I could find!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Easter countdown! Every second day for 9 days, we will hear an Easter poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some of these are simply not very good (sorry Caroline), but they were the most Easter-y ones I could find!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Easter countdown! Every second day for 9 days, we will hear an Easter poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some of these are simply not very good (sorry Caroline), but they were the most Easter-y ones I could find!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Easter countdown! Every second day for 9 days, we will hear an Easter poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some of these are simply not very good (sorry Caroline), but they were the most Easter-y ones I could find!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Easter countdown! Every second day for 9 days, we will hear an Easter poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some of these are simply not very good (sorry Caroline), but they were the most Easter-y ones I could find!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Easter countdown! Every second day for 9 days, we will hear an Easter poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. Some of these are simply not very good (sorry Caroline), but they were the most Easter-y ones I could find!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and this is a complaint from a customer, which I received. Apparently, complaints have been sitting in my inbox for a while, so I feel that it's finally time to give them some attention. Thank you to Greg Martin for sending in this complaint.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, I talk about being a mystery shopper at a store which has been receiving too many complaints! We also have a first for the podcast - two Employees of the Month! Absolutely wild!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the nineteenth episode of The Discount Bookshop Podcast's spin-off poetry series! In this series, I'll be reading poems written by our very own Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published poetry book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. In this episode, I read poem nineteen, entitled, The Bedtime Oak.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and this is a complaint from a customer, which I received. Apparently, complaints have been sitting in my inbox for a while, so I feel that it's finally time to give them some attention. Thank you to Helen Margarita Radcliffe for sending in this complaint.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, I tell all about my experience working for a day as a personal shopper. Spoiler: It wasn't great. I also talk about being hotel buddies with a famous actor and announce the upcoming World Book Day event in-store. No need for tickets - just show up on the day!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the eighteenth episode of The Discount Bookshop Podcast's spin-off poetry series! In this series, I'll be reading poems written by our very own Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published poetry book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. In this episode, I read poem eighteen, entitled, The Happy Crab.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and this is a complaint from a customer, which I received. Apparently, complaints have been sitting in my inbox for a while, so I feel that it's finally time to give them some attention. Thank you to Nic Long for sending in this complaint.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, Andrew and I (but, mostly Andrew) start counting items in the stock room, ready for the big stock take! A truly thrilling time to work in the shop and whilst counting, we make a few discoveries of our own...
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Christmas countdown! Every day for 10 days, we will hear a Christmas poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. I know that some of these poems aren't very festive, but they were the most Christmassy ones I could find!By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Christmas countdown! Every day for 10 days, we will hear a Christmas poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. I know that some of these poems aren't very festive, but they were the most Christmassy ones I could find!By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Christmas countdown! Every day for 10 days, we will hear a Christmas poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. I know that some of these poems aren't very festive, but they were the most Christmassy ones I could find!By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Christmas countdown! Every day for 10 days, we will hear a Christmas poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. I know that some of these poems aren't very festive, but they were the most Christmassy ones I could find!By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Christmas countdown! Every day for 10 days, we will hear a Christmas poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. I know that some of these poems aren't very festive, but they were the most Christmassy ones I could find!By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Christmas countdown! Every day for 10 days, we will hear a Christmas poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. I know that some of these poems aren't very festive, but they were the most Christmassy ones I could find!By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Christmas countdown! Every day for 10 days, we will hear a Christmas poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. I know that some of these poems aren't very festive, but they were the most Christmassy ones I could find!By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Christmas countdown! Every day for 10 days, we will hear a Christmas poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. I know that some of these poems aren't very festive, but they were the most Christmassy ones I could find!By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Christmas countdown! Every day for 10 days, we will hear a Christmas poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. I know that some of these poems aren't very festive, but they were the most Christmassy ones I could find!By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the Poems for a Discount Bookshop Christmas countdown! Every day for 10 days, we will hear a Christmas poem by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. I know that some of these poems aren't very festive, but they were the most Christmassy ones I could find!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and this is a complaint from a customer, which I received. Apparently, complaints have been sitting in my inbox for a while, so I feel that it's finally time to give them some attention. Thank you to Linda Spoons for sending in this complaint.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, Andrew and I rehearse Alison Damson's latest play, Wrapping Paper Coat, ready for the Christmas storytelling event at our store! Four Saturdays at 3pm, starting from 2nd December, 2023 - get your free tickets either in-store or by emailing customer services. You won't want to miss it!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the seventh episode of The Discount Bookshop Podcast's spin-off poetry series! In this series, I'll be reading poems written by our very own Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published poetry book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. In this episode, I read poem seven, entitled, Politeness Passes.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, Andrew and I have to describe the winning photos in the 2023 Halloween spooky photography competition, because, of course, this is audio. Their prize is a load of snap-y-saurus rex disposable cameras and if you would like one (or more for yourself), please, please buy them from our store. We can't move for them in our stock room!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the sixth episode of The Discount Bookshop Podcast's spin-off poetry series! In this series, I'll be reading poems written by our very own Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published poetry book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. In this episode, I read poem six, entitled, Retail Rocks!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, I try to get the podcast sponsored by Chattersby shoes, announce a new competition and read out a Halloween notice from Head Office. Thank you in advance to Chattersby shoes for sponsoring this podcast.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the fifth episode of The Discount Bookshop Podcast's spin-off poetry series! In this series, I'll be reading poems written by our very own Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published poetry book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. In this episode, I read poem five, entitled, Workplace Chaplain.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, we celebrate it being the start of the podcast's third year with myself and Andrew revealing the location of our store! Yes, after two years of naming everyone else's branch locations, we finally reveal that our store is located in the Litera Shopping Centre, in the town of West Montewan! Never heard of it? No, nor has anyone else!
by Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the fourth episode of The Discount Bookshop Podcast's spin-off poetry series! In this series, I'll be reading poems written by our very own Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published poetry book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. In this episode, I read poem four, entitled, The Stars Aligned.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, we celebrate the 2nd anniversary of The Discount Bookshop Podcast! With guests, Amber Coombe, Shaun Matthews and Alex Lucas, we hear winning poetry-competition entries as well as feedback and reviews.
by Jennifer Small
Special Guests:
Jade Laver as Amber Coombe
Ryan Berry as Shaun Matthews
Olivia Rimes as Alex Lucas
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the third episode of The Discount Bookshop Podcast's spin-off poetry series! In this series, I'll be reading poems written by our very own Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published poetry book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. In this episode, I read poem three, entitled, A Herd of Toy Cows.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, I'm on holiday! Well, kind of... I'm covering a store on the coast, so Andrew hosts this episode and I pop in every now and again with some pre-recorded audio clips of wisdom.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the second episode of The Discount Bookshop Podcast's spin-off poetry series! In this series, I'll be reading poems written by our very own Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her first ever published poetry book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. In this episode, I read poem two, entitled, A Staircase of Steps.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, we celebrate our colleague, Melissa, having worked for The Discount Bookshop for 20 years! We hear congratulatory emails from her colleagues, customers and we hear a special poem from Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, written especially for Melissa!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and welcome to the first episode of The Discount Bookshop Podcast's spin-off poetry series! In this series, I'll be reading poems written by our very own Caroline Hodgeson-Brown, from her upcoming poetry book, Poems for a Discount Bookshop. In this episode, I read poem one, entitled, Another Day.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, Andrew and I practice customer service situations in the form of corporate role play. Apparently I need to work on my customer service skills, because I've had some complaints, but whatever... I also announce the winner of The Discount Bookshop's 2023 Easter competition and of course, this month's Employee of the Month. I can barely contain my excitement.
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, Andrew conducts a work performance review with me, because APPARENTLY I haven't been making the podcast properly (I haven't). We also hear a new Easter competition and as always, Employee of the Month!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, after some technical difficulties, Andrew and I recreate my chat with guest, Tabitha Lee. We talk making frog houses and getting them sold in The Discount Bookshop. Also, hear the winning team of the Pancake Day Race 2023 and book your free tickets to our storytelling event for World Book Day, either in-store or online (preferably online).
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, we hear from local newspaper reviewer, Alex Lucas, who wants to apologise and explain her bad review of my university production, 'Rubbish', as well as our company panto, 'Do it in Nine: Panto Time!'
By Jennifer Small
Special Guest: Olivia Rimes as Alex Lucas
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, Andrew and I discuss a local newspaper review of our company pantomime. We hear reviews of Head Office's Christmas album and also read New Year's resolutions from our very own customers!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, Andrew and I rehearse the script for the upcoming Santa's Grotto event in-store. We also hear about Alison Damson's new company panto project and hear a few poems by Caroline Hodgeson-Brown!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, I chat to the winner of the 2022 Halloween short story writing competition over 18s category, Amber Coombe! She is a Sales Assistant from The Discount Bookshop store in Bath and together we read her winning entry, Terrance the Terrifying Tortoise!
By Jennifer Small
Special Guest: Jade Laver as Amber Coombe
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode, I chat to Shaun Matthews, the Assistant Manager of our store in Deal, Kent, who is having trouble with an excessive amount of Christmas cardboard cutouts. I also announce an exciting Halloween competition, but hurry, because the competition closes on Saturday 22nd October at 10am!
By Jennifer Small
Special Guest: Ryan Berry as Shaun Matthews
Hi, I'm Jess and for the first episode of The Discount Bookshop Podcast's second year(!), I welcome to the podcast, Supervisor of the Stratford-upon-Avon branch, Sophie Ford. She tells us all about pitching a new range of candles to Head Office and we also find out whether or not Jess would make a good Bondi lifeguard!
By Jennifer Small
Special Guest: Ellie Johnson as Sophie Ford
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode we hear Alison Damson's ambitious idea to help with the business development of The Discount Bookshop! Alison pitches her idea to Bryn Jones and even blesses us with an improvised song!
By Jennifer Small
Special Guests:
Abbie Middleton as Alison Damson
Sam Taylor as Bryn Jones
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode I travel with my manager, Andrew, to London's West End to attend The Discount Bookshop's fashion show event for the new work uniform launch. A big thank you to the Millicent Eve Theatre for hosting the event and especially thanks to the cast of San's Promenade for performing!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode I welcome my friend from university, Monica Crampton! She tells us what she's been up to since our days at uni and even lets us hear some music that she's made, as we get closer towards Make Music Day!
By Jennifer Small
Special Guest: Lola Luke as Monica Crampton
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode I take you along with me to a petting zoo! There is a Q&A and we hear a child's story, complete with all of the spelling mistakes! Enjoy!
By Jennifer Small
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode I welcome the winner of this year's Easter Competition. We hear all about how they designed their egg and I remind all staff members that the company-wide spring clean is coming up! Happy Easter!
By Jennifer Small
Special Guest: Lauren Shearer as Rachel Stair
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode for the 25th Anniversary of World Book Day, we're joined, once again, by Alison Damson, who helps me to read you an excerpt of classic children's book, The Gnome of Droitwich by Rowan Dale. Storytelling events will be held at every branch of The Discount Bookshop at 3pm on Thursday 3rd March - get your free tickets now to attend - thanks!
By Jennifer Small
Special Guest: Abbie Middleton as Alison Damson
Hi, I'm Jess and in this Valentine's Day episode of The Discount Bookshop Podcast, we take part in a craft activity with local artist and The Discount Bookshop regular, Valerie Keitha! We also hear some original jokes from employees and try to navigate our way through a series of power cuts.
By Jennifer Small
Special Guest: Keira Lapsley as Valerie Keitha
Hi, I'm Jess and in this New Year's episode of The Discount Bookshop Podcast, we hear from Head of Business Development, Bryn Jones. He tells us what we can expect from The Discount Bookshop in 2022, as well as a load of statistics which no-one understands.
By Jennifer Small
Special Guest: Sam Taylor as Bryn Jones
Hi, I'm Jess and in this Christmas episode, we talk to special guest, supervisor of the Watford branch, Alison Damson. She is in the midst of her most ambitious charity event to date and we hear how she is doing so far. We also hear some notices from Head Office and a new Christmas song which is sure to be in the charts very soon.
By Jennifer Small
Special Guest: Abbie Middleton as Alison Damson
Hi, I'm Jess and in this very special spooky episode for Halloween, we talk to Supervisor of the Oxford branch, Simon Winters, who tells of a mysterious noise heard in his store. As well as Simon being our first ever guest on The Discount Bookshop Podcast, we hear the winner of a costume competition that I didn't know existed and I make an unfortunate error, because I don't check my emails often enough. Enjoy!
By Jennifer Small
Special Guest: Phil Meade as Simon Winters
Hi, I'm Jess and in this episode I cover Halloween and seasonal uniforms (complaints to Head Office/Area Manager/Customer Services, please!), we hear from Head Office's Media Consultant/Training Awareness Manager/Marketing Awareness Officer, Sandra, I try to get rid of more lost property and we hear the winners of the Customer Creative Craft Competition. WHAT A THRILL!
By Jennifer Small
Welcome to the very first episode of The Discount Bookshop Podcast! My name's Jess and I've been asked to host this podcast on behalf of The Discount Bookshop. Here, I will keep you up to date on what's going on with the shop and will let you know about any competitions for both customers and employees.
By Jennifer Small