North by North-East

North East Ethnonyms Part 5: Cold off the Press

In this fifth part of the North East Ethnonyms series, Glen and Ben scour the British Newspaper Archive in search of pertinent materials.
In a segment that has been christened 'Cold off the Press' (wordplay is up for criticism) we journey through the printed pages of history, analysing a variety of newspaper articles that relate to the topics discussed in previous episodes.
Listeners will be treated to poetic accounts of Tyne-Wear derbies, polemics on 'phoney Geordies', and questionable attempts at a Danish accent.

North East Ethnonyms Part 4: What is a Smoggie?

We head on down the A1 (or the A19?) as we turn our attention to our final ethnonym of focus: Smoggie.
In their quest to define Smoggie, Glen and Ben scrutinise English counties, consult Hansard, and take to the streets of Ironopolis.
Like a Teesider leaving Manjaros (other parmo providers are available), we hope this episode will leave you satiated and satisfied. Just don't ask us about béchamel sauce!
 

North East Ethnonyms Part 3: What Is a Mackem?

In Part 3 of our exploration of the numerous nicknames for native northeasterners, we head on over to Wearside to meet the Mackems.
As Glen and Ben take a saunter through the saga of this Sunderland-centred term, they speak to locals, revisit an FA Cup Final, and trawl one of the internet's most opinionated message boards.
But who, exactly, is a Mackem? What is the meaning of Mackem? Where does Mackem come from? If you wish to know, join us on our quest to obtain a mastery of everything Mackem, and take a listen to this episode of North by North-East!
 

North East Ethnonyms Part 2: What Is a Geordie?

In the second part of our series, we take on North East England's 'ethnonym-in-chief': Geordie.
Many denizens of our region would lay claim to this noted nickname, citing various reasons of various repute.
Through close analysis of countless tomes, along with a few interviews with the fine folk of Northumbria, Glen and Ben drill to the core of this titan of a term.
So, who exactly is a Geordie? Are they a loyalist Hanoverian? Are they a long-suffering Newcastle United supporter? Might they be neither?
Lend us your ears and all will be revealed in this episode of North by North-East.

North East Ethnonyms Part 1: Introduction and Interviews

Join Glen and Ben as they take a close look at the many 'ethnonyms' of North East England, i.e. the words and terms used to refer to peoples across the region.
In this opening episode, we introduce the overall ethnonymic landscape of the North East, before taking to the streets and seeing what the people of the region have to say on the matter. Through our chats with our fellow Northeasterners, we not only shed light on the 'big three' (Geordie, Mackem, and Smoggy), but also become acquainted with some of the region's more curious nicknames.
Do you know where you would find the 'Doggies' of County Durham? What exactly is a 'Skuetender'? Were the people of Hartlepool really responsible for a simian's demise? Listen up, and find out.
Indeed, whether you're seasoned with Sand-Dancers, or perplexed by Pit-Yackers, you're sure to learn a thing or two about the people, places, and history of the North East.

North by North-East (Trailer)

From a humble wooden bench in their local park, Glen and Ben take some time to introduce 'North by North-East', a podcast that explores the history, culture, and people of North East England.