WILD FOLK with Beans on Toast

In the sixth and final episode of The Wild Folk Podcast , Beans on Toast sits down with his dad, Derek McAllister, at the family kitchen table over a glass of wine. Together they talk about Derek’s mum, Nanny Mac, her wild side, and her days playing piano in East End boozers at the end of the Second World War. As the stories unfold, Beans learns things he never knew about his nan and his family hi...

In the fifth episode of The Wild Folk Podcast , Beans on Toast joins author, illustrator and activist Nick Hayes aboard his canal boat on the River Thames for a wide-ranging chat about land, freedom and connection to the natural world. Together they talk trespassing, land rights, the Right to Roam movement, and Nick’s new book about Ancient England. The conversation drifts between music, trees and...

In the fourth episode of The Wild Folk Podcast, Beans on Toast sits down with Loraine Burgon, a true rock ’n’ roller with an extraordinary story to tell. From growing up in Nottingham to dancing on stage at Woodstock, Loraine’s early life is a wild ride through music, freedom and the countercultural dream. The two talk about her book Magical Highs, the twists and turns of her youth, and how their...

In the third episode of The Wild Folk Podcast , Beans on Toast sits down with Gig, the heart and soul behind the legendary Golden Lion in Todmorden. From her journey growing up in Thailand to running one of the UK’s most magical and community-driven venues, Gig’s story is full of adventure, spirit and cosmic wonder. The two chat about her path to Yorkshire, the birth of the Golden Lion, and what i...

In the second episode of The Wild Folk Podcast, Beans on Toast sits down with his old drama teacher, Mr Lee. Back in the 90s at Notley High School, Mr Lee inspired a teenage Beans, sparking a love of performance that shaped his entire life and career. Decades later, a chance discovery of long-lost school play recordings led to the pair reconnecting, and inspired the song My Favourite Teacher from...

In the first episode of The Wild Folk Podcast , Beans on Toast sits down with his long-time friend and favourite artist, Loro Verz. From handing out flyers outside Camden Tube to exhibiting art around the world, Loro’s story is one of creativity, mischief and magic. Recorded just after returning from Glastonbury Festival, the two chat about friendship, inspiration, time, travel and the power of ar...