Back of the Bus sessions podcast

One of the most transformative journeys I've had on the bus! This man has so much deep rooted wisdom to share & it comes straight from the heart. prepare for a big ride! Zohab has conducted over a thousand poetry and self-development workshops across the globe in over 30 countries. Through the use of his high energy sessions, he has inspired change and confidence in countless people across the glo...

This was a journey to remember! Matt spoke so openly & authentically about his past from being drawn into the BNP & their propaganda to his appearance as a poet on the Nationwide adverts. We discussed the schooling system at length & of course - a litta bitta poetry! Matt Abbott is a Wakefield born poet, educator and activist. His ‘grown-up’ themes mainly centre around socio-political commentary,...

This was truly a bright & beautiful journey with Emma - where we discuss her creative process, traveling the globe, being adopted with all her trials and tribulations Emma is a U.K based Surface Pattern Designer and Creative Coach who loves bold colours, patterns and well, life! ​ She has been lucky enough to draw and paint for 20 years now, for the stationary and bedding industry. she designed in...

A man of many talents! Jonjo Yano. Traveling musician taking his unbelievably unique sound across the globe! Really enjoyed this conversation - it went all over the place in the best possible way! 'Smile' is the latest single from Jonjo Yano (released 30.08.21). Written while living in France and traveling on the road Jonjo heard some unsettling news about his cousin who had attempted suicide. It...

ALI WEST HAS BEEN IN THE FITNESS INDUSTRY SINCE 2008. IN THE SPACE OF JUST UNDER 10 YEARS HE WENT FROM BEING A GLORIFIED TREADMILL CLEANER TO OWNER OF MY OWN 9000 SQ FT GYM, KINETIK FITNESS, IN NOTTINGHAM, IN THE UK. PLUS HELPING HELPING 1000'S OF PEOPLE ALONG THE WAY BOTH OFFLINE AND ONLINE TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND WELLBEING. SINCE 2015 HE HAS BEEN ON A JOURNEY OF SELF DISCOVERY. LEARNING HOW...

This was such a great podcast, so much love and respect to this fella! Last time Jordan was on - he spoke of his dream to open up his own karate studio & Dojo ... He's only gone and done it! we talk in depth in this podcast about the new studio & what he's bringing to the local community. Benefit Martial Arts & Fitness are passionate about changing people’s lives for the better and helping them to...

I’ve of the most inspiring journeys I’ve ever had the pleasure of riding! Paul has a beautiful attitude with powerful words carefully pieced together - he has learnt many truths to share & his lessons are fresh to the ears! Paul Cope is an author, entrepreneur, coach and former corporate lawyer. He transformed his life after finding himself in his mid-thirties depressed and suicidal despite achiev...

A very good friend of the old farm bus came through to talk to Rhythmical Mike - from real hip hop talks to developing his artistry over time & hearing a deep insight in where he found inspiration in some unlikely places! this was a journey to remember gliding between time & space. Motormouf (AKA Alex Young) is a Nottingham legend is a huge character in the Midlands music scene and his mastery of...

Wonderful chat with the founder of True colours Clothing, Emeka is a spoken word artist who now teaches the company ethos 'Show Your True Colours' in Schools, Prisons & Charities all over the UK He is also an ex semi-professional footballer. has many interests in his lifestyle with passions of family, food, music and clothes. His aim is to inspire love & 'realness' through education - You can find...

Feel like a made a new friend on the Bus Today! Roro from project hoop has so much energy & an incredible story! come join the ride! Project Hoops RoRo is a qualified (QTS) teacher who has over 10 years teaching practise and a whole load of hoop experience. Originally self-taught, she now teaches at circus schools, and specialist circus and hoop conventions, as well as running regular beginner, in...

Frisco Boogie the Nottingham veteran has been releasing music since 1993 from solo projects to Lost Island (Son records) An accomplished musician with many years of experience sitting behind a drum kit now more at home sitting behind a production station. Producing, writing and arranging all of his recent projects frisco is a work-a-holic with no signs of slowing down. No stranger to the spotlight...

A seriously FUN experience this week on the back of the bus session with Dorothy Ella ! she's got so much energy and wisdom infused with it! check here music here instead of me trying to explain the beauty in her art! https://open.spotify.com/artist/5HBqTZx5sS9zZresD14h3g?si=urBwvZtvSQCdGrqEyU9jlw&dl_branch=1

I feel blessed to have the opportunity to talk to such a brilliant human who has experienced some of the highest platforms in DJing and gives his journey in the scene! such a humble gentleman with a powerful rise up! DJ Fever is a Hip Hop Scratch DJ & Producer from Nottingham UK DJ Fever has been scratching for 20 years his DJ sets vary from Hip Hop, RnB, Funk, Rare Grooves & 80's Soul. Some of Fe...

WOW - What an experience and great opportunity to talk to a genuine human that has had incredible highs but powerful lows in life! He's played at elite levels in sport from top premier league club territory to international level! but within the mist of all the greatness achieved, Stephen had demons to deal with. Stephen Warnock is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender...

This was honestly one of the best rollercoasters of a podcast ride you can wish for - from crazy games to heartfelt stories - it was a ride to remember! Christian Foley makes it up as he goes along. 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 Premier League. Christian's improvised p...

This podcast was seriously great fun and I've made one of those life times friends ! from talking about awesome projects in the community to wild football times (ALOT OF FOOTY CHAT!) to angry Fifa moments to 'what Arsenal need to do next' to the war on drugs ... this is a brilliant journey thanks for hop'n on board! J Littles is an MC from Nottingham who’s been releasing music since 2008. Over the...

Todays podcast is with the very wonderful Tiffany Jade Holland, a singer-songwriter, model and creative director also in the band Project Zeus. We started the conversation with her past experiences in the fashion industry and then branched into her background and heartfelt story! Seriously enjoy this ride we went to the spiritual realms and dived into what Tiffany is doing in her community to help...

This was a ride of a lifetime ! What a unique individual with so many gripping stories… so passion driven Chris Clough has worked as a 3D modeller on high-end feature films for the last 9 years, (Paddington 2 / X-men / Gravity / Pirates of the Caribbean / Harry Potter - to mention a few) at some of the best visual effects companies in London and Montreal. Chris mainly specialise in hard-surface mo...

Myles Knight is genuinely one of the kindest hearts I've had the pleasure of spending 2 hours sitting down in interrupted conversation (apart from the peacock calls) Myles is a Nottingham born and bred Singer/Songwriter, described as a 'Quick Witted' and a 'Stellar' Songwriter with a 'Distinctive Tone'. Myles, accompanied by his band, provide a fusion of Indie Rock vibes with Blues undertones. His...

Always a pleasure to sit down with Alex and talk about his new happenings and it's forever changing in the most incredible ways! Alex Smith is the drummer for Ferocious Dog & Concrete Rose. Ferocious Dog are an English folk punk band from Warsop, Nottinghamshire, England. The band has headlined tours of the UK and Europe, performed in Dubai, festivals such as Bearded Theory, Alchemy, Deerstock, Fa...

Had so much fun in this episode of the back of the bus session with Emma! we went for a wild one. from Q&A to G&T what a ride! Emma Cannon is a Singer/Songwriter from Bath, UK. Emma's solo tracks have been supported by BBC Radio 1 (Introducing Dance), Kiss FM and BBC Introducing in the West along with being placed on major Spotify playlists such as ‘New Dance Revolution’, ‘Fresh Finds: Pop’ and ‘N...

Jack Lightfoot (Torus Energy) is an old friend of The old farm bus who hasn't been on an episode of the back of the bus sessions till today because he is extremely hard to get hold of as he is one of the busiest humans on planet earth - exploring the globe taking his passion country to country! check out https://torusenergyart.com and you will understand why this human is so sought out by festival...

A brilliantly relaxed vibe on the back of the bus sessions today! with the calm, collected and confident Maya from Selenite Wellbeing. Maya / Selenite Wellbeing is a Holistic Health Coach/ Therapeutic Massage/ Reiki Healing goddess and we dive into all these elements. She's a Certified Breathwork facilitator for stress relief & inner calm. she gives classes on Conscious connected breathwork for de...

A simply fantastic ride on the back of the bus this week with Isaac Anderson - love hearing about his music journey and the direction he chose to take to pursue his passion - incredibly powerful and inspirational to hear someone doing it ‘their way’ Singer, guitarist, and songwriter best known as a former member of the British band In Hindsight. In late 2020, he realeased a solo album titled Live...

What a deeply warm yet powerful conversation on the back of the bus this week we have for you. This was a genuine journey where we talk about love/ life / pain / death and laughter & Phoebe Gilbert from Cwtchy Care has wise thoughts towards each of these elements. Cwtchy Care aims to offer a range of products designed to help anyone experiencing loss and loneliness, and these are all feelings we a...