Darren McGarvey's Common People

In this special live episode of "Darren McGarvey's Common People," recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024 as part of the Trauma Industrial Complex Campaign, Darren welcomes an incredible panel: BAFTA award-winning documentary filmmaker Stephen Bennet Co-editor of The Ferret Karin Goodwin Trauma-informed journalist Stephen Stewart Together, they dive into the ethical and moral dilemmas media profess...

In this special live episode of "Darren McGarvey's Common People," recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024 as part of the Trauma Industrial Complex Campaign, Darren welcomes comedian, author, and all-around great person Janey Godley. Known for using humour to navigate life's challenges, Janey shares how she's faced adversity with laughter and light-heartedness, inspiring us all with her resilience....

In this special episode of "Darren McGarvey's Common People," recorded live at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024 as part of the Trauma Industrial Complex Campaign, Darren welcomes two remarkable guests for an insightful and wide-ranging discussion on trauma and its impact on society. Joining Darren are psychologist Suzanne Zeedyk, a leading figure in the ACES movement (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and a...

In the next episode of "Darren McGarvey’s Common People," as part of the Trauma Industrial Complex campaign, Darren reconnects with his former child psychologist, Marlyn O'Connor, for a profound discussion on trauma and healing. They delve into Darren's past circumstances under Marlyn's care, using these experiences as a springboard to explore broader issues related to trauma. This episode offers...

Join us for an eye-opening episode of “Darren McGarvey’s Common People” where we delve into a crucial conversation on trauma. Guest host Andrea Mackintosh interviews Darren as they explore the motivations behind Darren’s new campaign, the Trauma Industrial Complex. Together, they unpack the complexities surrounding online discourse on trauma, the rising phenomenon of self-diagnosis, and the intric...

In this episode, we revisit the sixth show of Common People Live at the Edinburgh Fringe, where we delve into the battle for health between staying fit and processed foods with two esteemed guests: Kimberley Wilson and Nikki Small. Nikki Small: As a personal trainer and the owner of The Rack Glasgow, Nikki Small brings her wealth of experience to the forefront of this engaging discussion. She shar...

In this episode, we revisit the fifth show of Common People Live at the Edinburgh Fringe, where we delve into the profound impact of The Digital Age on Authors with two distinguished guests: Irvine Welsh and Cat Cochrane. Irvine Welsh: Since the 1990s, Irvine Welsh has carved a niche for himself in the world of literature, achieving cult status. His novels, known for their unique blend of comedy,...

In this episode, we revisit the fourth show of Common People Live at the Edinburgh Fringe, where we explore the fascinating world of comic book artistry with two remarkable guests: Grant Morrison and Etienne Kubwabo. Grant Morrison is a renowned comic book writer with an illustrious 30-year career, known for iconic runs on characters like Batman, Superman, and the X-Men. He has also contributed si...

In this episode, we revisit the second show of Common People Live at the Edinburgh Fringe, where we delve into the impact of social media with two remarkable guests. Meet Paul Tweddle, aka 'Heavy Spoilers,' a YouTube sensation renowned for his Hollywood movie breakdowns. With over 1.24 million subscribers, he's a digital success story. Join us for an engaging discussion about his channel's rapid g...

This audio-only episode captures the first show of Common People Live at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! Darren McGarvey welcomes special guests Karyn McCluskey and James Docherty for a thought-provoking discussion on poverty, trauma, and aggression. Explore the crucial insights and ideas shared during this captivating conversation. Stay tuned for more live audio episodes from the Edinburgh Fringe...

In this latest episode of Common People, Darren McGarvey recaps the exciting 8-day stint of Common People Live at the Edinburgh Fringe! Join us as we revisit the engaging guests and thought-provoking topics that were discussed during this extended special event. Stay tuned for the release of live audio versions of each show in the coming weeks. Subscribe now so you don't miss out on these insightf...

Step into Rachel Munro's shoes as she takes us behind the scenes of the intense culinary battleground of Gordan Ramsey's Future Food Stars. Join us as Rachel explores the influence of the show's editing in crafting sensational reactions from its viewers, and how this contributed to the unforeseen challenges she encountered. In addition, we are joined by Iain McMillan, an esteemed local author, who...

In our first in-conversation episode, Darren is joined by film-makers Lisa Selby and Rebecca Lloyd Evans, creators of the powerful documentary, Blue Bag Life, which has been captivating audiences and taking the festival circuit by storm. Blue Bag Life is a deeply moving and visually stunning film that explores the profound effects of addiction on both those who suffer from it and the loved ones wh...