Back in the heady days of 2012 when I had just sought out help with my depression I was in the middle of producing a comedy show for an online radio station entitled Big Red's Fun Bus. I made a few Xmas specials during that time. In lieu of a G

Episode 8 - A Tricky Subject

Nov 18th, 2017 29m 5s

The issue of mental illness as a disability is explored on this episode. Twitter: @BigRedAP Music: All you are going to want to do is get back there by The Caretaker Minky Starshine by Seefeel

Episode 7 - The Return

Oct 8th, 2017 34m 5s

The Glum Diary returns after a way too long hiatus. Twitter: @BigRedAP Music All you are going to want to do is get back there by The Caretaker Rockin' Back Inside My Heart by Julee Cruise

Episode 6 - Ramble On

Oct 23rd, 2016 31m 2s

An episode was recorded about medication. I wasn't happy with it. Before recording the replacement I got a heavy cold. This was recorded at the end of that with little sleep. It's supposed to be about anti-depressants, it's more of a rambling,

Episode 5 - Therapy

Sep 30th, 2016 57m 31s

Alan talks about his dealings with therapy within the NHS.

Episode 4 - Talking Hippy Bull

Sep 11th, 2016 31m 31s

After an unfortunate hiatus The Glum Diary returns with a random rap sesh before the heavy stuff starts. And yes I just used the term "random rap sesh". Just deal with it okay? It's been a weird month.

Episode 3 - The Buzzing Wee Bully

Aug 5th, 2016 13m 51s

A talk about Patton Oswalt's recent post about grief.

Episode 2 - Let's Talk About Depression

Jul 28th, 2016 33m 14s

The first proper episode of the Glum Diary. Alan Talks about his own experiences dealing with twenty-odd years with depression and attempts to relay what having it feels like.