Who's Flying the Plane?

Tom Furse, synth player in The Horrors, DJ and solo musician told me about the foundations of his band, their diverse musical influences and his new solo album. Tom's Hidden Gem --- Thanks a lot to Adam Crowther of BBC Radio Bristol for his message. Get involved with BBC Upload here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sukh told me about being on Mock the Week during the pandemic, dealing with mental health issues when working in the entertainment industry, and details her upcoming book, Sunny . Sukh's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The songwriter behind Thee Oh Sees tells me about his surprisingly busy and productive lockdown, his unique approach to naming songs and finding artwork, and answers some fan questions. John's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cook, writer and presenter Rachel Khoo tells me about learning her craft at Le Cordon Bleu, hustling her way to success, and her new series: Rachel Khoo's Chocolate. Rachel's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BAFTA award-winning artist Alison Jackson spoke to me about her photography, being seen as controversial, and how she wants to change the way we see celebrities. Alison's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ali told me about his jacket company, Labo Mono , being influenced by the Memphis Group and London street art, and what it's like using Kickstarter for your project. Ali's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle told me about his mental health awareness project, Boys Get Sad Too, what inspired it, and how to start a business with no experience. Kyle's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claire told me about her cookbooks, growing up in Africa, and how lockdown inspired a book of camping recipes. Claire's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I spoke to Peter about combining music and software, collaborating with Brian Eno & David Byrne, and taking his application, Bloom, into the third dimension. Peter's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I spoke with Ken about his unique experience getting into comedy, online poker, and roasting every country in the world's flag. Ken's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ritzy, the lead singer & guitarist for The Joy Formidable, told me about celebrating 10 years of their first release, some stories of being let down by the music industry, and touring with the Foo Fighters. Hidden Gem: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/166997.Stoner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I had a chat with Isaias, an environmental educator from Los Angeles about his work and experiences. Follow him on instagram: @queerbrownvegan Environmental Racism examples: https://www.insider.com/environmental-racism-examples-united-states-2020-8 Tierratrauma Definition: https://glennaalbrecht.com/2017/12/23/tierratrauma/ Hidden Gem: https://www.instagram.com/browngirl_green/ Hosted on Acast. Se...

Founder of Loud & Quiet magazine, Stuart tells me about how he got started, interviewing seasoned musicians, and how the magazine has changed since it's first issue in 2005. Hidden Gem: https://theroute.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom, the first ever inventor on WFTP, told me all about the project he co-founded: Lumenate. It's a psychedelic meditation app which has a strong scientific backing in to help people with psychiatric issues. Hidden Gem: http://www.drsessa.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I spoke to Alex about his clothing designs, running a global business, and what it's like living in New York through the pandemic and protests. Hidden Gem: https://carolinezhurley.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Fox told me about how he got into art history, his favourite paintings, and some of his BBC documentary work. Hidden Gems: https://fryartgallery.org https://www.townereastbourne.org.uk https://www.kettlesyard.co.uk https://stanleyspencer.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sian spoke with me about her writing, activism, and how women are uniquely affected by the Coronavirus. Hidden Gems: https://www.safety4sisters.org https://southallblacksisters.org.uk http://www.lawrs.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deva told me about her clothing company, Phaedra, what it's like sticking to your ethics as your business grows, and being influenced by the English countryside. Hidden Gem: https://www.instagram.com/hepcloth/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Molly chats about her writing, growing up in Ireland, and how that shaped her debut novel, The Island Child. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I spoke to Laurie about his band Squid, signing to Warp Records, and what makes a great live show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hamish and I talk about his upbringing in a very musical home, taking a band he'd never met on tour around Europe, and working as a producer for various different musical styles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dizraeli chats to me about his musical influences, varied career, and an experience learning percussion in Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark tells me about the foundation of his record label, LAB Records, and shares a few stories from it's 13 year history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samantha chatted with me about her music, inspirations, and experience protesting for the environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I speak to Tony about his experiences in the world of comedy, what it's like carving out your niche as a performer, and what to expect from one of his shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.