{"podcast":{"title":"Sheffield News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"sheffield-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590369","podcast_index_feed_id":7590369,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/college-station-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/college-station-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2385,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Sheffield News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Sheffield with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From city developments to community updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Sheffield. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Sheffield News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T14:20:51.853968+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sheffield-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590369"},"episode":{"title":"Sheffield’s Sign Painting Renaissance | Sheffield News","slug":"sheffield-s-sign-painting-renaissance-sheffield-news","published_at":"2026-07-04T06:16:42+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sheffield-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590369/sheffield-s-sign-painting-renaissance-sheffield-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sheffield-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590369","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/4a21f238-c009-42d9-91fb-289dac6a7d0b.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/4a21f238-c009-42d9-91fb-289dac6a7d0b.mp3","summary":"Ben Stevenson, a Sheffield artist turned sign painter, is reviving a lost craft by hand-painting vibrant, story-rich signs across the city—each one a testament to local businesses and human connection. Once a clothing designer, he found his calling after his shop closed, inspired by legendary sign painter Joby Carter. His work, seen from Abbeydale to Glossop Road, blends artistry with authenticity, offering a warm, personal touch that mass-produced signs can’t replicate. Though the business is tough—materials cost a fortune and he’s no businessman—he’s determined to balance passion with profit, echoing the craft’s historic role in a literate society. Every letter is painstakingly perfected, turning each sign into a living, evolving piece of art that celebrates community and craftsmanship. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/886ed1d95b74d514","meta_description":"Ben Stevenson, a Sheffield artist turned sign painter, is reviving a lost craft by hand-painting vibrant, story-rich signs across the city—each one a test…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":94,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sheffield-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590369/episodes/sheffield-s-sign-painting-renaissance-sheffield-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sheffield-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590369/sheffield-s-sign-painting-renaissance-sheffield-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}