The Words of Wolves

This episode is a conversation with Tom Jenkins an artist, teacher and curator who has some fascinating stories to tell. We talked about the challenges of setting up and running a small independent art gallery in Wolverhampton in the 1980s. ‘The Words of Wolves’ is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project: http://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wol...

In this episode I talk to Meena about suicide prevention, her experiences after two of her brothers took their own lives, and how art is a way of expressing herself and raising awareness. This podcast is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. To see more of Meena’s work: https://www.instagram.com/4theloveofcreativity24/ For more information and help: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/su...

This episode is with Nick Bassett who I first got to know when I worked at Citizens Advice a few years ago. We talked about the Community Lunch Club he organises in All Saints, and how it meets some of the basic human needs we all have. We went on to have a deeper conversation about the importance of understanding the wide range of differing points of view we can all hold. This podcast is on Spoti...

In this episode I talk to Satinder Parhar an artist and printmaker about how he discovered art at a young age and the support he had from teachers which shaped his life. We also touch on what growing up and living in Wolverhampton means to him. This podcast is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Follow Satinder on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/satinder_parhar_art or YouTube: https://m.y...

In this episode I talk to Kelly from the Brighter Mindset counselling service which is based in Wolverhampton city centre and really designed to be accessible for everyone. We also talked about men’s mental health and designing services that work for men. This podcast is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. To find out more about Brighter Mindset: https://brighter-mindset.org.uk/ or https://www...

In this episode I talk to Christiane Jenkins about growing up in a creative family and being part of the art scene at that time, and then her life coming full circle to working at SUIT with individuals in recovery, helping them find their creative voices. This podcast is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. To find out more about the work of SUIT and Recovery Near You: https://www.instagram.com...

This episode is something a little different. I wanted to take a few minutes to reflect on where the podcast is at now, and raise some questions about how to take it forward. Let me know what you think. The podcast is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. You can contact me on: TheWordsOfWolves@gmail.com Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project: http://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-w...

This episode features Keri J Hunt.  We talk about her love of art and the importance of creativity in her life, her sense of humour and an early love of Monte Python, as well as exploring Wolverhampton and the art of graffiti. The podcast is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Follow Keri on Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/keri.j.hunt or Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/thekerijhunt...

In this episode I talk to James Davison, author, singer songwriter, multimedia artist, producer and all round creative.  His mission in life is to empower others, including his daughters, through creativity.  This podcast is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Follow James at:  https://www.instagram.com/progressiveplay_jay/ or on YouTube at:  https://www.youtube.com/@progressiveplay_jay Find o...

This episode features Deon Morgan. We talk about his love of music, why he plays, and how it can bring people together and help us connect. We also touch on the local music scene and ‘All you need is love and a microphone’, the Wolverhampton open mic night he helped to start and run. Make sure you stick around to the end as he brought in a guitar and we finished with an impromptu jam. This podcast...

This episode features the Reverend Imogen Smith, curate at St Chad & St Mark, and All Saints in Wolverhampton. We talk about the role the church plays in the community, and what her job involves and means to her. This podcast is on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. To find out more about St Chad & St Mark’s: https://chadmark.blog/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stchadstmark Find out more about the ‘...

This episode features Emma Purshouse, writer, performer and the first poet laureate for Wolverhampton (2020 - 22).  We talked about how she began writing and then performing her work, and her thoughts on the city. This podcast is also on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow Emma & see her work: Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/emma.purshouse Website:   https://emmapurshouse.co.uk/ Poets, Prattle...

This episode features Arun Kapur, film producer and co-founder of the Wolverhampton film festival. We talk about what film means to him and the importance of supporting different forms of creativity in the city. For more about the Film Festival. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtonfilmfest/ Website: https://filmfreeway.com/Wolverhamptonfilmfestival Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampto...

In this episode I talk to Jack Sparra about his early life, the Good Shepherd in Wolverhampton, and his current role at the Chart Community Hub in Willenhall. For more information about the Chart Community Hub: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100046908535667 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/willenhallchart/ Website:   https://willenhallchart.co.uk/ Find out more about the ‘...

In this episode I talk to Kanj, an artist who has worked in a range of mediums and who’s work is always bright and vibrant. We talked about how her art has changed through different stages in her life, and making a home in Wolverhampton. See Kanj’s work. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KanjNicholasArt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanj_nicholas/ Website: https://www.kanjnicholas.com/ Fin...

In this episode I talk to Priyanka about how becoming a mother inspired her writing, what writing means to her, and her experiences of living and working in Wolverhampton. Follow Priyanka at: https://www.instagram.com/priyanka_joshi_writes/ https://www.facebook.com/priyankaswritings/ Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project: https://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolves Connect on Insta...

Bones performs the opening to his book 'Warrior's Bible'. Bones prefers to stay off social media, but look out for him performing around the region. Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project: https://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolves Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamstubbsphoto/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...

In this episode I talk to Bones about his childhood experience of growing up in Wolverhampton and how it has shaped his life. We started by talking about why he prefers to perform with his face covered. Bones prefers to stay off social media, but look out for him performing around the region. Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project: https://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolves Connect...

In this episode I talk to Steve Evans about his career as an engineer, his interest in art and experiences of being an artist in Wolverhampton. Inevitably we ended up taking about football and what the Wolves mean to him. Follow Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenevans892 Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project: https://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolves Connect on...

I’m Graham, I’m a photographer and video maker. I'm working on a project called “We are Wolverhampton” which celebrates the people and positive things in our city. This podcast is a way of capturing deeper conversations about what the city means to different individuals. Find out more about: ‘We are Wolverhampton’ https://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolves Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagr...