Creative

Woman of the Medicine  A Girl Viking Healing & Wild Roots Wellness Collaboration Carlie, and Nina as they explore the world of plant medicines, healing, music, spirituality, and personal transformation. Drawing from their experiences in Peru, working alongside traditional shamans, and years of personal healing journeys, they share honest conversations about sacred medicines, integration, conscious...

Separating The Artist From The Art I am  in the lovely Dorset town of Wimborne just outside the Minster. And in this solo show I am talking about separating the artist from the art. I'm reflecting on how revisionist history has changed our attitudes towards people from the past but also we're currently going through a transition stage where people who are writing great books and works of art are b...

Jerry Stevenson Writing a Novel and Creative Process Jerry has been a lifelong musician with collaborations including Chris Rea, Barbara Dixon and the Beach Boys Jerry started writing a novel 10 years ago during creative dissatisfaction period initially for   personal satisfaction, no publication intent. But pole liked the early drafts and after many years and rewrites it is   physical item. We ta...

Paula Rolls TikTok Etsy Witchy Podcasts Folklore Paula talks about her multi-platform presence: Etsy shops, websites, Amazon, TikTok Fair We talk about TikTok strategy and building community and the Folklore podcast Roaming Raven with the storytelling approach and its importance for various communities around the world. Very interesting chat For more details visit https://open.spotify.com/show/2NK...

Paul Davies Vinyl Matters, Changing Career, Guitar Teaching. Paul is in the 70s tribute band Vinyl Matters, which originated from a friend's brilliant designs and vision, with a strong visual presentation and wardrobe coordination. We talk about modern challenges in live music and guitar education, and about running a successful teaching practice with business insights. https://www.pauldaviesguita...

Creative Podcast Teaching music, wellbeing movement and brain function   Solo show on the power of learning for mental health and the effect of environment or our brain function and why we need to move. Teaching Philosophy & Student Demographics Teaching older professional students online who use music for unwinding Different approach needed vs exam-focused younger students Psychological perspecti...

Creative Podcast Rob Rider Hill Fool's Errand Magician Musician Writer and Chef Rob Rider Hill is a multi-disciplinary artist, musician, magical practitioner, writer and editor. He also spent 21   years as chef, plus 5-6 years music, sound engineering, event promotion But is now focused on "magic, music and literary pursuits" - quieter, more sedentary life We discuss creativity emerged from combin...

Sacha Hughes Love, Grief & More Sex Than Pinot, Healing Through Writing, In this episode I'm talking to Sasha about her debut novel Writing became a therapeutic healing process processing 20 years of grief allowing her to   being able to let go of the pain which she described as a phenomenal godsend and therapy. We also discuss self-publishing and the flexibility that it gives to being able to kee...

Owen Kennedy Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Saxophonist Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Saxophonist and UK native Owen Kennedy, now based in Berlin, grew up immersed in a wide net of musical influences. Known for his adventurous sound - fusing witty jazz, indie rock and art-pop sensibilities - Owen crafts music that feels both deeply personal and surreal. His second full-length album, Avalanche *(Ste...

Jim Clark   Abramelin Wolfe, Second Life, Motion Capture   I n this episode, I speak to Jim Clark about his work in motion capture for computer games. Jim has worked for a number of years at the forefront of gaming and as this is a world that I know very little about and I found it absolutely fascinating with the creative processes used. Motion capture artist Jim Clark who also goes under the name...

Noah Petersons: Surfer, MA Journalism Student and DJ.   Great chat with Noah about his passion for surfing and his travels, and the motivational nature of surfing. Noah is currently finishing his Masters in Journalism, and we talk about where media and journalism seems to be heading. We also talk about his love for music and where being a DJ fits into his life. To support the podcast and get acces...

Sara Mastros Magic, Witchcraft, Writing and visiting the founder of Wicca.   Sara Mastros, author of Orphic Hymns Grimoire, The Big Book of Magical Incense, and The Sorcery of Solomon: A Guide to the 44 Pentacles of the Magician King, is Pittsburgh's leading Witch for Hire. She teaches tarot, witchcraft, Greek and Near Eastern mythology, Pan-Levantine folk magic, and practical sorcery online and a...

The Registry of Guitar Tutors (RGT) The End of an Era  In this episode I am talking to Max Milligan, Dave Jones, and Barry Kitchen who have all been guitar examiners for the RGT over the last 30 years and we discuss how positive it had been in the role of guitar education in that time, and it's decline after being taken over by LCME exams. This is a great discussion with some very highly respected...

Harrison Marsh- Guitarist, Teacher, Examiner Music for TV and Film   Harrison Marsh is a freelance guitarist and teacher in Somerset in the UK with over fifteen years teaching experience. He has written multiple guitar syllabuses for The London College of Music and The International School of Musicians as well as having written for Guitar Techniques magazine for several years. He has been an exami...

Martin Haskell Radio Exile FM Great chat with Martin about his lifelong interest in music, photography, hospital radio and of course ExileFM   Haskell's Sunday Brunch on ExileFM is a standout show that brings a unique blend of music and commentary to your Sunday mornings. Known for its diverse and eclectic playlist, the show offers a mix of genres that keeps listeners engaged, whether they're long...

Emma Fairthorne Anathema - Dedicated Witchcraft Emporium Set in a beautiful Victorian arcade in Boscombe near Bournemouth Emma has created a fabulous little shop and runs regular markets and talks Normally these quirky little shops do not have much in the way of footfall unless they are in London. Anathema is an exception to this and is   a little hub that draws lots of interest in the area. We ta...

  Norman Gregory is an actor and director, known for A Reason to Leave (2016), A Bridge Too Far (1977) and The Cedar Tree (1976). With many years of acting experience in film, television, theatre, as well as numerous corporates and high profile TV commercials worldwide, some of his other screen credits include roles in  Hazell, The Professionals, Play for Today, Brookside, Juliet Bravo, The Bill,...

  Ann Morris Electronic Voice Phenomena:   The unwitting manifestation of anomalous sounds on to audio recording equipment.     In this episode I am talking to the wonderful Ann Morris who has over a number of years and many hours of sitting late at night recording in prisons, old forts, battlefields and places of trauma. She studies and records EVP – Electronic Voice Phenomena:   The unwitting ma...

John Scaife Grief Ritual, Father and Son Work, Initiation and Balancing the work of the Spirit and the Material World. It's good to have John back on the show this time we're talking about grief and the problems that we have in this society expressing grief. John talks about the work of Malidoma Somé and adapting grief ritual for a Northern European society.   We   talk keening and how society has...

Dave Burtonshaw The Silent Disco Psychology of the DJ Looking for Opportunity A welcome return to Dave Burtonshaw and a brilliantly creative story of a new festival leading to running a disco and seeing opportunities in the way that it could be improved then new opportunities on the River Thames in London. This is packed with ideas about chaos leading to chance and believing in yourself. Great cha...

Steve Peach Artist, Peach Architectural Design Ltd Selling your art Steve returns and we talk about the journey to selling art and how creativity develops happiness and an exploration of oneself To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and Franc...

  Lee Kenny Guitarist. Teacher and the Guitar School of Northampton. Lee started the Guitar School Northampton in 2009 and has been dedicated to raising the standard of guitar tuition locally and more recently online. In its 13 years, it has have helped 500+ aspiring guitarists to nurture their musical potential, strengthen weaknesses and develop a confident understanding of the guitar and music t...

Chris Penfold 18 years of Bluescampuk This is a welcome return to the podcast of Chris Penfold, and we discuss 18 years of the Bluescampuk summer school and the legacy of musicians and bands that it formed. This year is the last year of bluescamp in the UK and we assess its development over the years that it has run. The recording quality of this as it was in the open air for both of us and Chris...

Creative Podcast Pirates smugglers punks and creativity in Hastings. Is this episode I am sitting on the beach at Hastings, talking about artistic creativity, gentrification of towns and the cycle that seems to happen in the UK and the ghosts of pirates. Hastings has a long history it is the site of the first Norman castle in Britain and also one of my earliest memories as a small boy walking arou...

Propaganda, CNN, the Trump tariffs, and how to spin a story. In this episode, I am walking the last stretch of the Saint Augustine Camino in the UK and reflecting upon the power of stories. I also discuss Edward Bernays and his book Propaganda. To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the c...