Back of the Bus sessions podcast

Here is a raw & honest chat about the pains & shortcomings off addiction, in an effort to make sure other people at the beginning of the journey don't suffer in the same way.

There's a first time for everything! this was an incredibly impromptu spur of the moment episode in Wales (Pembrokeshire) with Kerry Curzon. A wonderful writer & Author of Adult/Childrens books, Yoga instructor & creator. This episode we discuss: - Kerry's path into writing - Exciting upcoming community projects - Her admirable tenacious attitude & where it comes from - Spiritual & psychological ponderings

This story is raw, real & relatable. A great example for young people who have had difficult journeys, owning their pasts & learning to steer in a new direction. We discuss : - drugs & alcohol surrounding his childhood - the death of his sibling - depression & aggression - lessons & strategies going forward

After being mentioned or quoted in at-least 150 episodes (out of 163) it's only right to get Ian on the podcast! for people that care about young lives & education this is a must listen. Since founding Independent Thinking in 1994, Ian has built a global reputation as an educational thinker, innovator, entrepreneur, speaker and award-winning editor and writer. He was listed by the IB magazine as one of their top 15 ‘educational visionaries'. 

Ty'rone Haughton has been on an astonishing journey This is a truly powerful podcast. we discuss: - Growing up in a loving childhood in Jamaica to being sent to an evil household - Getting taken to care (incredible story no spoilers) - His unlikely journey to poetry - Inspring mentors - What is Literati Ty'rone is Artistic Director of poetry organisation, Literati Arts. In 2023 he received a ‘Future Figures' award from BBC Radio 1Xtra for his contributions to arts and social care.In 2022, Ty'rone's debut poetry collection HOODS, was published by Verve Poetry Press.

Daniel James from the prime life project is a powerful thinker & wise curious soul In this episode Rhythmical Mike & Dan explore their emotional intelligence thanks to the brilliant Sussed Games! https://primelifeproject.co.uk

This is the type of episode the podcast made for! A passion fuelled person with a curious soul, willing to talk about any topic authentically we discuss. - Rosie's acting career - Growing up as a COA (child of an alcoholic) - Working in an alternative provision - Discovering her spiritual side - Mental health battles Much more! thank you for joining the journey

Nick has learnt a great deal in the past year since the loss of his dad and this episode we go into the depths of Grief. Nick McCann is a freelance artist, session musician and teacher. He completed his degree in Popular Music with Music Technology in 2014 and continued his passion for recording and composing at NJMStudios where he writes and releases most of his work.

I bloody love Joel Morris! Instead of messing around with well worded bio ... look at his acting CV! The Responder 2  BBC2 The Couple Next Door Channel 4 A Gentleman in Moscow Paramount+ The Long Shadow ITV Wonder Woman 1984 Warner Brothers Reign of the General Universal UK A Room for Romeo Brass Shane Meadows Films Coronation Street ITV No Offence Channel 4 Emmerdale ITV Many more ...

A friend, facilitator & phenomenal human! welcome back Nick Edgar!A conversational coaching masterclass in this episode Nick Edgar, A former academy professional footballer at Reading FC, represented England U18 Schoolboys and played semi professionally for Stevenage Borough before leaving the game at only 19 he was unable to control his emotions and began to numb out to cope. Eventually he sought support and finally began his journey to self express authentically via writing. Many years later having worked with therapists, coaches and developed a growth mindset as a way of being, he's Transformational NLP Coach and Hypnotherapist.

Our longest serving facilitator on the farm & the reason we have accelerated the mission so successfully! Ollie Green is a phenomenal drummer & even greater human we discuss... - Education inside a Steiner school pro's & con's - Philosophy (deeply) - The importance of passion - Traveling blunders & future plans - vegan to meat eater - The art of drumming (why barefoot drummer) - The truth behind EGO!

What a ride! such a quality guest. Charlie is the perfect amount of professional, funny & humble while giving some great tips and tricks for up and coming artists. Founder of Kore Sounds, a 360 degree music company based out of Nottingham, working with some of the most talented artists and songwriters, developing and nurturing their skills to allow for new exciting releases, and placement of their music in the Sync and film world. Services of Kore Sounds include Publishing, Artist Development, Song Writing, Recording/Production, Social Media Marketing and Management.

Buzzing to have my mate Nick back on the bus to discuss - How his business has developed - covid for a freelance musician - parent hood - education & what the world needs now more than ever Nick McCann is a freelance artist, session musician and teacher. He completed his degree in Popular Music with Music Technology in 2014 and continued his passion for recording and composing at NJMStudios where he writes and releases most of his work. Nick has been teaching in Derbyshire schools for many years and now balancing a busy life as a musician & farther. Life is a musical journey.

Daniel James from the prime life project is a powerful thinker & wise curious soul In this episode Rhythmical Mike & Dan explore their emotional intelligence thanks to the brilliant Sussed Games! https://primelifeproject.co.uk

Daniel James from the prime life project is a powerful thinker & wise curious soul In this episode Rhythmical Mike & Dan explore their emotional intelligence thanks to the brilliant Sussed Games! https://primelifeproject.co.uk

Mollie Ralph has been on a stunning journey since the last podcast (episode 23 Over three years ago!) and what a story she shares In this podcast we discuss all her travels, discoveries & process the lessons. Buckle up for some real talk.

This episode will give you goosebumps! What an inspiring human with one hell of a story. Simon waited seven years for a kidney transplant, then found his donor had lived just a few miles away! He suffered a number of health problems connected to diet and lifestyle but his kidneys failed at 33. He is now an active campaigner for donation and has won many medals at the World Transplant Games.

Always a pleasure to have this inspiring, driven and determined free thinker on the old farm bus! Great social commentary & some important truths to consider! True Colours is the author of the thought provoking, eye opening, rhythmic Outspoken poetry collection ( available on Amazon). He is also the creator and owner of True Colours clothing which is where he gets his performance name from as his poetry is an extention of his lifestyle brand. True Colours is one of the finest spoken word artists in the East midlands and regularly performs nationally. He is also the proud creator of sytc workshops which he facilitates allover the country breaking down social barriers challenging racial disparities and essentially educating in the corporate sector and education provisions. True colours clothing FB True_colours_clothing_official insta True_colours_in_poetry insta Sytcworkshops@outlook.com

He is back!! A philosophical poetic pondering. If you have passion and desire to inspire young hearts - this is a beautiful guide book Polarbear AKA Steven Camden is a writer from Birmingham who moved to London for a girl.His debut young adult novel ‘TAPE' was published worldwide in January 2014 by HarperCollins to rave reviews and his second novel, ‘IT'S ABOUT LOVE', published in June 2015, was Book of the Month for The Guardian. His third novel ‘NOBODY REAL' was recently published in May 2018.His collection of spoken word stories ‘EVERYTHING ALL AT ONCE' was published by Macmillan in July 2018.Under his performance name Polarbear, he is one of the most respected spoken word artists in the UK and has performed his work from California to Kuala Lumpur.

Wondeful conversation with James Simpson! Listen to the inspiring story that has helped bring so many opportunities for young people in Alfreton to discover their passion AYUP (alfreton youngster umbrella provision) a CIC that we set up to provide the youth activities the children of alfreton deserve. James has a goal to raise £50k before he packs up ultra distance endurance challenges. He's done Multiple marathons and Ironman triathlons. 2x100 Mile runs, double brutal Ironman in snowdonia, triple Ironman (7.2 mile Lake swim, 350 cycle, 78 mile triple marathon), deca Ironman (2.4 mile swim, 112 cycle, 26.2 mile marathon everyday for 10 days) and I won

Mark Grist is a prominent figure in the rap battle scene & has now dived into the world of children's poetry books!We discuss... - His new book 'Rhinos Don't Cry'- His journey with Don't Flop - Teaching poetry worldwide - His next exciting projects with the arts council Mark Grist is a poet and battle rapper based in Peterborough, UK, who rose to prominence when his Don't Flop rap battle against Mancunian MC Blizzard became an internet sensation.The video of the rap battle became the most viewed UK rap battle of all time and Grist is ranked the third most viewed rap battler in UK history.His poem Girls Who Read produced by Roundhouse London and published on their YouTube channel has also gained significant fame on the internet, winning two International Luvvie Awards for 'Best individual performance' and 'Best Viral Video'.Grist starred in Channel 4's 'Mr Drew's School for Boys',[4] Redbull TV's 'Mark Grist Battles the World' and his poetry and rap battle videos have gained over 30 million views online.Grist has visited several schools to perform his poetry and raps on several occasions.He has published a collection of his poetry with Burning Eye books.

Creative chaotic energy as always with hiphop hero Christian Foley In this episode....- Muzzy shares some epic freestyles- We discuss the history of hiphop - His PHD taking rap into education - How education needs a facelift His freestyles have taken him from the school classroom, to Oprah's Television Networks and PMQ's at Westminster, from the festival circuit to TED talks and the Premier League. Christian's improvised performances lauded by stars like 50 Cent and creator of Hamilton, Lin Manuel Miranda, have gone viral multiple times and made him a regular on British Television and radio, amassing millions of views and features across British and international Press. On the poetry scene, Christian has risen to prominence. His night Spoken Word Sundaes is known as a hotbed of emerging, underground talent and he has also been shortlisted for the Jerwood Poetry Prize and Sky Arts as being in the ‘top 20' promising young artists in the UK. The lead single from his Christian's mixtape ‘The Meaning of a Break' was selected by Huw Stephens for Radio 1's Best New Music. While Christian's debut album Excommunication, released in Febuary 2019, was described as “cutting edge, innovative, heartbreaking Hip-Hop” by Urban Vault Magazine. Christian is also an ambassador for Mental Health and the co-founder of Mentality, a group of artists tackling issues around masculinity and encouraging communication. Their single Talk was championed by The Samaritans charity.

We are back with a listeners favourite guest (according to analytics & comments) my poetic lyrical hero Polarbear! he's got a new book out 'Stand up Ferran Burke' a time capsule coming of age story spanning five years of one boys story as he navigates the chaos trying to find himself. Polarbear AKA Steven Camden is a writer from Birmingham who moved to London for a girl.His debut young adult novel ‘TAPE' was published worldwide in January 2014 by HarperCollins to rave reviews and his second novel, ‘IT'S ABOUT LOVE', published in June 2015, was Book of the Month for The Guardian. His third novel ‘NOBODY REAL' was recently published in May 2018.His collection of spoken word stories ‘EVERYTHING ALL AT ONCE' was published by Macmillan in July 2018.Under his performance name Polarbear, he is one of the most respected spoken word artists in the UK and has performed his work from California to Kuala Lumpur.

Jack Buckley shares his action packed journey in the music industry with many highs (too many highs at times) and how he balanced that out! He's on a path of rocking out sober & talks about how he made that transition https://jakebuckleymusic.co.uk Jake Buckley makes music full of the kind of heart that can only be conjured by a true hopeless romantic. His songs are rich with wry observations, bittersweet epiphanies, and sincere declarations that attempt to unravel the victories, defeats, and unseen twists of fate that we all face in our journey through life.

Every Thursday Dan James from The Prime Life Project, Frisco Boogie (Hip Hop artist) & Rhythmical Mike meet Arun Verma (BBC presenter) to discuss mens mental health. In 2020, the suicide rate for men was four times higher than for women. 74% of all suicides in the UK involve men Suicide is the second biggest cause of death in young males It's an honour to be apart of this mission in helping men talk & open up about their mental struggles.

Johnny Swinhoe I'm not going to do a big bio about this wonderful podcast, just expect. - mythical - spiritual - beautiful - psychedelic ponderings

Ryan is showcasing what the other side of depression can look like. From a history of sexual abuse to being incredibly mistreated in the army - He tells a raw story of his past turmoil & how he found a way out of the trenches. Lets Be Frank is a community for men to discuss & open up about mental health along with debunking the myth of man up! If you're man struggling with mental health - Look for 'Let's Be Frank' & join the community.

Every Thursday Dan James from The Prime Life Project, Frisco Boogie (Hip Hop artist) & Rhythmical Mike meet Arun Verma (BBC presenter) to discuss mens mental health. In 2020, the suicide rate for men was four times higher than for women. 74% of all suicides in the UK involve men Suicide is the second biggest cause of death in young males It's an honour to be apart of this mission in helping men talk & open up about their mental struggles.

One of my favourite people to talk to, work alongside & enjoy sharing the creative chaotic energy with! Christian foley is a true erudite of the hiphop & education. This episode we discuss: - His work with BBC documentary (extraordinary portraits) - His work with ITV & John Legend - His new book 'ODDSOCKTOPUS' - His PHD in hiphop in education & a cheeky Halloween freestyle rap His freestyles have taken him from the school classroom, to Oprah's Television Networks and PMQ's at Westminster, from the festival circuit to TED talks and the Premier League. Christian's improvised performances lauded by stars like 50 Cent and creator of Hamilton, Lin Manuel Miranda, have gone viral multiple times and made him a regular on British Television and radio, amassing millions of views and features across British and international Press. On the poetry scene, Christian has risen to prominence. His night Spoken Word Sundaes is known as a hotbed of emerging, underground talent and he has also been shortlisted for the Jerwood Poetry Prize and Sky Arts as being in the ‘top 20' promising young artists in the UK. The lead single from his Christian's mixtape ‘The Meaning of a Break' was selected by Huw Stephens for Radio 1's Best New Music. While Christian's debut album Excommunication, released in Febuary 2019, was described as “cutting edge, innovative, heartbreaking Hip-Hop” by Urban Vault Magazine. Christian is also an ambassador for Mental Health and the co-founder of Mentality, a group of artists tackling issues around masculinity and encouraging communication. Their single Talk was championed by The Samaritans charity.

Ali West is back for round 2 and so much has happened to him since the last journey together - from painful mistakes to happy wins to new beginnings! LETS GO. Listen to someone give important life advice through his life errors & beautiful bloopers. Liquidating a business 3 times to going bankrupt - the raw open honesty and authenticity exudes through this podcast. He is on the way up and out of this country soon and taking all his life lessons with him, not only from the mistakes but some wonderful psychedelic experiences which he goes into detail in this episode. Thank you Ali this was one of the most powerful episodes imaginable.

Role Models is a night that we have created on the farm where young boys from the local area come to learn practical life skills, listen around a fire to other peoples stories, share openly & honestly in a safe environment and develop tools to manage their mental health. The circle is conducted for the first hour by 'Make Ready Men' (Daniel Tindall) and the second part of the session is the activities. we have had cooking, bushcraft, building a horse box studio, karate, boxing, football and much more to come todays episode Matt, Jay, Ollie & myself discuss: The education system Why the sessions are gaining so much traction and attention The importance of masculinity Our favourite moments so far during the sessions

Dominique Parlatt (Community Warriors) has one of the most Unique, Powerful & Honest stories imaginable - she truly has faced the dark areas of what life has to offer and risen to become an inspiration to so many Her project community warriors has become a movement with a big shift in the breaking down mindsets within the health and fitness industry. Dominique's warm humble self belief & unshakable confidence found her in media headlines to eventually meeting the future king of England!

Well... Dreams can come true on The Old Farm Bus! A hero of ours for many years and inspired Rhythmical Mike to take to the pen & write a poetry collection! A true inspiration that visited Ripley for the podcast adventure & then create with the youth that have been kicked out of school or struggling in the tight fitting boxes of education! Polarbear AKA Steven Camden is a writer from Birmingham who moved to London for a girl.His debut young adult novel ‘TAPE' was published worldwide in January 2014 by HarperCollins to rave reviews and his second novel, ‘IT'S ABOUT LOVE', published in June 2015, was Book of the Month for The Guardian. His third novel ‘NOBODY REAL' was recently published in May 2018.His collection of spoken word stories ‘EVERYTHING ALL AT ONCE' was published by Macmillan in July 2018.Under his performance name Polarbear, he is one of the most respected spoken word artists in the UK and has performed his work from California to Kuala Lumpur. Glastonbury, Latitude, Camden Crawl and pretty much every festival going.

This man is a true erudite & poetic wizard! an eminent figure in the spoken word scene & it's a podcast ill go back to many times for reflection & learning. Gee inspired me through my younger years to understand poetry wasn't this confined restricted art form esoteric language for only few to enjoy but if executed right ... it was an art form for everyone ! Mr Gee has been a veteran on the UK's Spoken Word scene for two decades. Perhaps best known as the "Poet Laureate" on Russell Brand's SONY award-winning Radio show, he has toured the world with the comedian many times. He has delivered two Tedx talks and his work has featured in the Times, The Guardian & the New Statesman. He's presented several radio series: "Bespoken Word", "Rhyme & Reason" & "Poetic Justice" all on BBC Radio 4, the latter of which focused on the extensive rehabilitation work that he does in prisons. He's an advisor for the Prison Mentor & Trainee charity Switchback and he currently co-hosts the podcast called "The Magic Number".

Today is such a powerful episode, it was an honour to take this journey with Matt Elliott. A former Soldier and Physical Training Instructor, Matt had a successful career in the British Army. After leaving his position in the Army, he continued to work within health and fitness, taking various trainer roles within the David Lloyd Leisure Group, before being headhunted by Adidas to work as a Global Fitness Ambassador for their Fitness Academy. In 2011 Matt decided to take on a new challenge and thanks to his hard work, commitment, and natural flair for the role, he managed to become one of the top 1-2% in a global Network Marketing company, within just 18 months. A true achievement that reflects his abilities and his attitude. Bringing together his extensive portfolio of skills, experiences, and contacts, Matt now spends his time looking after a loyal client base, helping them to develop their businesses & achieve their goals. Matt is an active member of the business community, running business-networking events that allow like-minded entrepreneurs and business-focused individuals to connect and collaborate. He's also currently building a diverse investment portfolio within property, digital & stock market -and most recently purchasing the Miss Great Britain brand alongside his partner Saffron, a former winner.

This was a powerful journey on the bus! not only did we have the honour of talking to ex professional footballer, Nathan Arnold about his inspirational journey - He came to inspire the youths of Ripley with coaching the fundemtals of the game & the attitude it takes to become an elite athlete. Nathan Anthony Arnold is an English football manager and former professional footballer who is manager of Newark and Sherwood United. As a player he was active between 2005 and 2020 and was primarily a winger but could also play as a striker. He played for Lincolnshire sides Grimsby Town and Lincoln City; with The Mariners he scored the third goal in stoppage time to earn Grimsby promotion back to the Football League in a 3-1 victory over Forest Green Rovers at Wembley Stadium Founder Nathan Arnold Coaching. NAC is a multi service delivering performance excellence. A blended approach combining NLP with sport. As a former athlete, Nathan enjoyed 14 years as a professional footballer. He is a football manager with aspirations to enjoy some success just like he did as a player. Away from the football pitch he is a mindset coach helping individuals and teams adopt an elite mindset to perform at their best.

This man is going to inspire and save many lives from his story & the way that he thinks! I've got a lot of love and respect for his authenticity! When starting the podcast these were the exact discussions & conversations I imagined having - soul fulfilling Nick Edgar is a highly sensitive guy, former academy professional footballer at Reading FC, represented England U18 Schoolboys and played semi professionally for Stevenage Borough before leaving the game at only 19 he was unable to control his emotions and began to numb out to cope. Eventually he sought support and finally began his journey to self express authentically via writing. Many years later having worked with therapists, coaches and developed a growth mindset as a way of being, I'm a Transformational NLP Coach and Hypnotherapist.

Frisco is a good friend of The Old Farm Bus & has been a big part of the journey from podcasting to teaching the young people in the community. It was a pleasure talking to him about his brand new album 'Sunflowers in September' some of his best work. Many would have you believe that hip-hop is a young man's game. However, Frisco Boogie (aka Duncan Mitchell) would beg to differ. Twenty years ago he turned his back on a record deal and took two decades out of making tunes. Now, nearing his half-century, he's back enjoying making music (and breakdancing and graffiti) more than ever…

What a beautiful episode! BetseyB radiates warmth & kindness. It's an honour to get to take a dive inside the mind of such a talented musician. She's passionate about mental health awareness & we explore the world of self development, mindset & spirituality. With a voice described as "beyond her years", Betsey's big, powerhouse vocals leave everyone feeling emotionally moved. Betsey's empowering aura is unforgettable and shines through her music through her great storytelling and raw, jazzy tone similar to Etta James and Amy Winehouse. Always scribbling lyrics onto paper, writing is what she lives and breathes.

What a ride this week! made a brilliant friend on this podcast & looking forward to hearing how her poetical journey unfolds - her new book 'Hagstone' is a thing of beauty, we hear a few of her poems in this episode! Georgina Wilding was crowned Nottingham's first Young Poet Laureate 2017 – 2019, and went on to accept the prestigious role of Creative Director of Nottingham Poetry Festival until early 2021. In 2015 she set up the poetry publishing house, Mud Press, and in the same year graduated from the University of Nottingham with a first class degree in Creative and Professional Writing. She spent the first five years of her career writing and performing as a member of the poetry collective ‘The Mouthy Poets' and has gone on to perform her work both nationally and internationally. Georgina has featured at events such as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, International Poetry Day:Granada, Sofar Sounds, Bright Spark, Hit the Ode, Straatstheatre Braunschweig and Off Milosz festival in Poland. As well as this, she has been commissioned by organisations such as The Royal Shakespeare Company and BBC Radio Nottingham to write and perform, and has been invited to teach poetry for programmes such as the City Arts Refugee Forum collaboration, First Story, the National Literacy Trust, and Redhill Academy's specialisms week.

A treat for you this week with great friend Martin Illingworth. Martin's work has inspired me endlessly to help re-imagine & change the mainstream approach & narrative to what education and teaching looks like. Martin's latest book Forget School explores why young people are succeeding on their own terms and what schools can do to avoid being left behind is a wide-reaching, engaging enquiry into the things that young people actually need from their education. Schools are at a crossroads: either they respond to the real world of change, challenges and possibilities that face young people, or they become irrelevant. Young people need to network effectively, manage their finances responsibly, and be digitally proficient and alert to the world around them. If schools do not adapt their provision to nurture these capabilities, then today's youth will increasingly turn to alternative sources to seek out the education they need. A copy of Forget School here > https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/forget-school

This was such a great podcast, so much love and respect to this fella! Demonstrating the art of listening and respecting one another when you're standing on different grounds but trying to find the same ground together - more debates should sound and look like this - Wear your opinions like you wear your clothing. Last time Jordan was on - He'd just opened his own karate studio & Dojo! we talk in depth in this podcast about his first year in business and what he's learnt - the good, bad and ugly. We talk about his recent work with a business coach and his spiritual revolution. Then the podcast goes into depth explaining veganism & his activism. Benefit Martial Arts & Fitness are passionate about changing people's lives for the better and helping them to become the best versions of themselves. Their aim is to be the number one choice for a professional but fun approach to martial arts & fitness, serving high quality tuition to everyone across the Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire area. They have classes starting from the ages of 3, all the way up to adults. Jordan has also traveled the planet and has so many great stories to unravel on the way with some wonderful philosophy!

This was such an inspiring revolutionary ride on the bus! fuelled with passion & delicacy. Highly Sensitive Person, or HSP, is a term coined by psychologist Elaine Aron. According to Aron's theory, HSPs are a subset of the population who are high in a personality trait known as sensory-processing sensitivity, or SPS. Those with high levels of SPS display increased emotional sensitivity, stronger reactivity to both external and internal stimuli—pain, hunger, light, and noise—and a complex inner life. Jess is Nottingham based Empowerment & Life Coach. she help's women who are tired of the burnout cycle; to honour their emotions, protect their energy and stand boldly in their sensitive superpowers. Using training in Breakthrough Coaching, NLP, Timeline Therapy, Hypnosis and EFT, Jess help's women to release what is holding them back and find ways to honour their emotions and protect their precious energy. She offers 1:1 coaching programmes. @thehighlysensitivecoach on Insta/Facebook/LinkedIn and website www.jessfrost.co.uk - Host of The EMpowering PATH Podcast x Nick has invested heavily in healing, personal development, and growth via talking therapies, holistic 1:1 coaching, leadership development, group programmes, self-directed learning, all the while, embracing and refining various daily wellbeing rituals and goals. These experiences have allowed him to live a more compassionate, congruent, connected life and unlocked a deep passion and purpose within him to serve other people according to their needs and goals. In addition to his lived and professional experiences, he has gained level 3 certification in counselling skills and is a fully ACPPH accredited transformational coach, N.L.P. practitioner and Hypnotherapist.

Couldn't have had a more honest and raw rap chat if we tried! so much love and respect to Mark Grist - His podcast Mark Can't Rap is my all time favourite podcast Mark Grist is a poet and battle rapper based in Peterborough, UK, who rose to prominence when his Don't Flop rap battle against Mancunian MC Blizzard became an internet sensation. The video of the rap battle became the most viewed UK rap battle of all time and Grist is ranked the third most viewed rap battler in UK history. His poem Girls Who Read produced by Roundhouse London and published on their YouTube channel has also gained significant fame on the internet, winning two International Luvvie Awards for 'Best individual performance' and 'Best Viral Video'. Grist starred in Channel 4's 'Mr Drew's School for Boys',[4] Redbull TV's 'Mark Grist Battles the World' and his poetry and rap battle videos have gained over 30 million views online. Grist has visited several schools to perform his poetry and raps on several occasions. He has published a collection of his poetry with Burning Eye books.

Guys ... this is one of the best podcasts ever recorded ! Zohab & I exchange wild traveling stories from gun point by the Taliban to a training with Alistair Overeem - this is one of the greatest podcast imaginable prepare for a big ride! Zohab has conducted over a thousand poetry and self-development workshops across the globe in over 30 countries. Through the use of his high energy sessions, he has inspired change and confidence in countless people across the globe. As a certified life coach Zohab uses his unique skill set to make a profound change in the overall wellness of leaders and educators around the world. As a 4th generation Australian of Pakistani heritage and having been raised in rural NSW, Zohab has channeled his distinct life experiences into stories with the intent to educate. He seamlessly integrates Urdu and Punjabi into his artistic work as he confronts a range of issues from addictions, self-destructive behaviours, bully, racism, inequality and socio- economic disparities. Zohab's powerful words have left countless inspired.

It was an honour to have Mr Gee on the bus - He inspired me through my younger years to understand poetry wasn't this confined restricted art form esoteric language for only few to enjoy but if executed right ... it was an art form for everyone ! Mr Gee has been a veteran on the UK's Spoken Word scene for two decades. Perhaps best known as the "Poet Laureate" on Russell Brand's SONY award-winning Radio show, he has toured the world with the comedian many times. He has delivered two Tedx talks and his work has featured in the Times, The Guardian & the New Statesman. He's presented several radio series: "Bespoken Word", "Rhyme & Reason" & "Poetic Justice" all on BBC Radio 4, the latter of which focused on the extensive rehabilitation work that he does in prisons. He's an advisor for the Prison Mentor & Trainee charity Switchback and he currently co-hosts the podcast called "The Magic Number".

Jay is a service manager for child protection & Children in care services. He seriously knows how to build a story of pure authenticity and raw emotion wrapped in humour & compassion. I can't articulate how much I learnt and enjoyed in this episode - strap in for an emotional ride!

Ellie Scott is a phenomenal character and it was an honour sharing the space with her. She's Project lead for mental health and suicide prevention in Derbyshire. Her story mesmerised me and took me on an emotional swim through the ocean from the darkest imaginable happenings to channeling pain and turning it into something that's changing young peoples lives. Let's not ruin the episode by over talking it - trust me this is one to truly sit down with and listen with love.

A fantastical journey of an inspiring poet and metaphorical wizard! having the delight to sit and understand the ways Phillip's mind works and then see it galvanise the youths of the area in our recent poetry workshops was a true blessing. Philip Wilcox is a full-time teaching and touring poet. He is a former Australian Poetry Slam champion and two-time New South Wales Poetry Slam champion. He has featured at the Sydney Writers' Festival, the Beijing Bookworm Festival and the Ubud Writers' and Readers' Festival. In 2018 he took his poetry/theatre show (also called Beetle Prayer) on tour in Asia. This is his first collection of poems.

I've been working with Dan for over a year now as his videographer for 'The Prime Life Project' (our first episode was #61 30th of April 2021) and we've become great friends ever since After the first episode I felt there were many avenues I wanted to explore with this incredibly inspiring human! It's an honour to be apart of his thriving company The Prime Life Project is a Nottingham based health and body composition coaching company aiming to raise the standards of Personal Training. The Prime Life Project was set up to help the general population achieve the body they have always wanted but have not been able to achieve on their own. Check out Dan's company here - https://primelifeproject.co.uk

Make Ready mens circles have been pivotal in my mental health journey and its an honour to hold this space with Dan! Daniel Tindall is the founder of Make Ready, Providing transformational spaces for men to come together to discover the man within. Through Men's Circles, Retreats and Coaching Daniel helps Men discover who they are beneath all the of the social conditioning, giving a greater understanding of theirselves, masculintiy and the power of a growth Mindset. By bringing Men together to do this work it creates a space where Men can be authentic while connecting with other men committed to discovering more about themselves and taking control of their lives in order to be a healthier more well rounded and purposeful version of theirselves.