Talking Out Loud

A foray into the world of crime for Episode 10 and the first from Kathmandu, Nepal! Bobby turned murder detective, Ali, is the guest, and after discussing his rise through the ranks of Scotland Yard, a packed crowd at 'Hole in the Wall' are treated to some tales! From dismembered bodies to what can happen if you're caught in the crossfire of gang crime in London town! This one is a doozey! As ever get in touch with any views or recommendations we're all ears here! Subscribe and join the sleuth at www.bankwoodbear.com

Shivahari Silwal … as close as you'll come to the real Mowgli! Armed with only a bamboo stick he was our guide on a walking tour of Chitwan National Park, home to wild tigers, rhinos, elephants, honey badgers and more, Shiva is one bad ass mofo! A real pleasure to sit down with the man and talk through his life from growing up in the bush and close encounters of the king cobra kind to how to react when rhino charges the boat! Would love to hear your views as ever, were all ears if you've got any recommendations for the pod! Subscribe and join the sleuth at http://bankwoodbear.com

From cycling right the way around India to setting up his own cafe in the heart of Varanasi, Matt Brice doesn't do things by halves! The man from Byron Bay, Australia talks about his fascination with the country and the culture and why even after being hit by cars and arrested on the grounds of terrorism he's sold on Varanasi! Would love to hear your views on this one and as ever were all ears if you've got any recommendations for the pod! Subscribe and join the sleuth at http://bankwoodbear.com

Sitting down for a chai with Suresh, owner of one of the most remote little cafes you'll find and a himalayan tour guide to boot, was an absolute delight! ... google translate would of come in handy mind Would love to hear your views as ever, were all ears if you've got any recommendations for the pod! Subscribe and join the sleuth at http://bankwoodbear.com

The first celebrity to grace the pod, Tibetan filmmaker, Tenzing Sonam was a real gent! Founder of White Crane Films and the Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) Tenzing is a busy man but still found the time to have a quick chat for the pod! Would love to hear your views on this one and as ever were all ears if you've got any recommendations for the pod! Recorded November 2017

Jacob Jacobsen ... quite the story! From foster homes and robbing banks to  paddleboarding down the Ganges in Rishikesh. One of the most remarkable people I've met and a redemption tale if there ever was one!  Would love to hear your views on this one and as ever were all ears if you've got any recommendations for the pod! Subscribe and join the sleuth at www.bankwoodbear.com

The first pod from the birthplace of Talking Out Loud, Pappi Chulo's/Pineapple Express, Pushkar, India! Israeli lawyer turned nomadic philosopher, Rami is the guest, we'll be talking narcotics, buddhism, ego and owls in this one, so covering all the bases! As ever get in touch with any views or recommendations we’re all ears here! *Disclaimer Buddha might of been born a Nepali ;)

Episode 3 takes us to the tent of the nomad and Rajasthani folk artist, Soujee. Sit back with a chai to some sweet Ravanhatha tunes (and tuning) As ever get in touch with any views or recommendations we're all ears here!

Rishikesh … the spiritual home of yoga, inspiration of the White Album and ancient pilgrimage centre and when an Englishman, a Scotsman and a German walk into a bar and inevitably football is the focus! As ever get in touch with any views or recommendations we’re all ears here! Recorded November 2017

After 4 months Bankwood Bear finally presents ‘Talking Out Loud’. A series of conversations with fascinating folk, beginning in India and Nepal. Alongside hearing their stories we’ll be looking to answer the big questions from ‘Are we Timeless?’ to ‘Would Buddha be down with with Playstation?’ The plan is to interview the weird and wonderful people that make up Planet Earth so feel free to join me for the ride! Here’s a little flava of what’s to come!