Back of the Bus sessions podcast

Back of the Bus! 🚍🔥 Nathan Arnold This episode features ex-footballer Nathan Arnold now a coach and mentor using his lived experience to champion mental health, mindset, and life after sport. We get into:⚽ Life as a professional footballer — the highs, the pressure, and what people don’t see 🧠 Mental health in sport — breaking the stigma and why support matters more than ever 🔄 The tough tran...

Back of the Bus is…  BACK!  🚍🔥 This episode features powerhouse young creators  James & Lucas  from  Blank Creative   the social-first content agency shaking things up. We get into: 📱 The new world of social media (and how fast it’s shifting) 🎵 TikTok trends — plus what it  really  takes to “make it” today 🚀 The reality of being a young entrepreneur 🎓 Why so many young people feel disill...

Here is a raw & honest chat about the pains & shortcomings off addiction, in an effort to make sure other people at the beginning of the journey don’t suffer in the same way.

There's a first time for everything! this was an incredibly impromptu spur of the moment episode in Wales (Pembrokeshire) with Kerry Curzon. A wonderful writer & Author of Adult/Childrens books, Yoga instructor & creator. This episode we discuss: - Kerry's path into writing - Exciting upcoming community projects - Her admirable tenacious attitude & where it comes from - Spiritu...

This story is raw, real & relatable. A great example for young people who have had difficult journeys, owning their pasts & learning to steer in a new direction. We discuss : - drugs & alcohol surrounding his childhood - the death of his sibling - depression & aggression - lessons & strategies going forward

After being mentioned or quoted in at-least 150 episodes (out of 163) it's only right to get Ian on the podcast! for people that care about young lives & education this is a must listen. Since founding Independent Thinking in 1994, Ian has built a global reputation as an educational thinker, innovator, entrepreneur, speaker and award-winning editor and writer. He was listed by the IB magaz...

Ty'rone Haughton has been on an astonishing journey This is a truly powerful podcast. we discuss: - Growing up in a loving childhood in Jamaica to being sent to an evil household - Getting taken to care (incredible story no spoilers) - His unlikely journey to poetry - Inspring mentors - What is Literati Ty’rone is Artistic Director of poetry organisation, Literati Arts. In 2023 he received a ‘...

Daniel James from the prime life project is a powerful thinker & wise curious soul In this episode Rhythmical Mike & Dan explore their emotional intelligence thanks to the brilliant Sussed Games! https://primelifeproject.co.uk

This is the type of episode the podcast made for! A passion fuelled person with a curious soul, willing to talk about any topic authentically we discuss. - Rosie's acting career - Growing up as a COA (child of an alcoholic) - Working in an alternative provision - Discovering her spiritual side - Mental health battles Much more! thank you for joining the journey

Nick has learnt a great deal in the past year since the loss of his dad and this episode we go into the depths of Grief. Nick McCann is a freelance artist, session musician and teacher. He completed his degree in Popular Music with Music Technology in 2014 and continued his passion for recording and composing at NJMStudios where he writes and releases most of his work.

Mollie Ralph has been on a stunning journey since the last podcast (episode 23 Over three years ago!) and what a story she shares In this podcast we discuss all her travels, discoveries & process the lessons. Buckle up for some real talk.

I bloody love Joel Morris! Instead of messing around with well worded bio ... look at his acting CV! The Responder 2  BBC2 The Couple Next Door Channel 4 A Gentleman in Moscow Paramount+ The Long Shadow ITV Wonder Woman 1984 Warner Brothers Reign of the General Universal UK A Room for Romeo Brass Shane Meadows Films Coronation Street ITV No Offence Channel 4 Emmerdale ITV Many more ...

A friend, facilitator & phenomenal human! welcome back Nick Edgar! A conversational coaching masterclass in this episode Nick Edgar, A former academy professional footballer at Reading FC, represented England U18 Schoolboys and played semi professionally for Stevenage Borough before leaving the game at only 19 he was unable to control his emotions and began to numb out to cope. Eventually he s...

Our longest serving facilitator on the farm & the reason we have accelerated the mission so successfully! Ollie Green is a phenomenal drummer & even greater human we discuss... - Education inside a Steiner school pro's & con's - Philosophy (deeply) - The importance of passion - Traveling blunders & future plans - vegan to meat eater - The art of drumming (why barefoot drummer) - The truth behind E...

What a ride! such a quality guest. Charlie is the perfect amount of professional, funny & humble while giving some great tips and tricks for up and coming artists. Founder of Kore Sounds, a 360 degree music company based out of Nottingham, working with some of the most talented artists and songwriters, developing and nurturing their skills to allow for new exciting releases, and placement of their...

Buzzing to have my mate Nick back on the bus to discuss - How his business has developed - covid for a freelance musician - parent hood - education & what the world needs now more than ever Nick McCann is a freelance artist, session musician and teacher. He completed his degree in Popular Music with Music Technology in 2014 and continued his passion for recording and composing at NJMStudios where...

Daniel James from the prime life project is a powerful thinker & wise curious soul In this episode Rhythmical Mike & Dan explore their emotional intelligence thanks to the brilliant Sussed Games! https://primelifeproject.co.uk

Daniel James from the prime life project is a powerful thinker & wise curious soul In this episode Rhythmical Mike & Dan explore their emotional intelligence thanks to the brilliant Sussed Games! https://primelifeproject.co.uk

This episode will give you goosebumps! What an inspiring human with one hell of a story. Simon waited seven years for a kidney transplant, then found his donor had lived just a few miles away! He suffered a number of health problems connected to diet and lifestyle but his kidneys failed at 33. He is now an active campaigner for donation and has won many medals at the World Transplant Games.

Always a pleasure to have this inspiring, driven and determined free thinker on the old farm bus! Great social commentary & some important truths to consider! True Colours is the author of the thought provoking, eye opening, rhythmic Outspoken poetry collection ( available on Amazon). He is also the creator and owner of True Colours clothing which is where he gets his performance name from as his...

He is back!! A philosophical poetic pondering. If you have passion and desire to inspire young hearts - this is a beautiful guide book Polarbear AKA Steven Camden is a writer from Birmingham who moved to London for a girl. His debut young adult novel ‘TAPE’ was published worldwide in January 2014 by HarperCollins to rave reviews and his second novel, ‘IT’S ABOUT LOVE’, published in June 2015, was...

Wondeful conversation with James Simpson! Listen to the inspiring story that has helped bring so many opportunities for young people in Alfreton to discover their passion AYUP (alfreton youngster umbrella provision) a CIC that we set up to provide the youth activities the children of alfreton deserve. James has a goal to raise £50k before he packs up ultra distance endurance challenges. He’s done...

Mark Grist is a prominent figure in the rap battle scene & has now dived into the world of children's poetry books! We discuss... - His new book 'Rhinos Don't Cry'- His journey with Don't Flop - Teaching poetry worldwide - His next exciting projects with the arts council Mark Grist is a poet and battle rapper based in Peterborough, UK, who rose to prominence when his Don't Flop rap battle against...

Creative chaotic energy as always with hiphop hero Christian Foley In this episode....- Muzzy shares some epic freestyles- We discuss the history of hiphop - His PHD taking rap into education - How education needs a facelift His freestyles have taken him from the school classroom, to Oprah's Television Networks and PMQ's at Westminster, from the festival circuit to TED talks and the Premie...

We are back with a listeners favourite guest (according to analytics & comments) my poetic lyrical hero Polarbear! he's got a new book out 'Stand up Ferran Burke' a time capsule coming of age story spanning five years of one boys story as he navigates the chaos trying to find himself. Polarbear AKA Steven Camden is a writer from Birmingham who moved to London for a girl. His debut...