Sam Hickman

Hyper Local Celebrity

Arts EN ↓ 183 episodes

Each week Singing Harpist Sam Hickman tells you all about her week, her work and her life. You will learn what it takes to be a free-lance musician in the gig economy.

Author

Sam Hickman

Category

Arts

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Seemingly A Natural Talent 01.05.2019

Live Music Now Special! Live Music Now is a charity that runs concerts and workshops in care homes, schools and hospitals... they did NOT like me! :P 

Keister Grass 22.04.2019

This week Sam's at the end of her rope until her whole life is turned around by a mysterious stranger.  '5 Stars' Says the Independent 'Wow, what a twist' Says the Guardian  'I can't believe I waisted 35 minutes of my life on this garbage' Says your neighbour Jim, who clearly doesn't have your best interests at heart!   

Signs of a Struggle 15.04.2019

This week Sam talks about chopsticks, Instagram pity follow-backs, and how nothing will ever be as bad as First Quarter 2017. 

Is Brexit A Fetish? 08.04.2019

This week Sam does a concert, doesn't trust her gut, gets asked to work for free, has a heck of a week, goes to a trendy event, has a very long day, has a very long week, does her accounts for the last 4 months and also turns 26.  What a week! 

The Importance Of Snacks 01.04.2019

This week Sam gets Robbed, Watching a woman make a terrible decision and gets a buffet lunch in her Tupperware.  Please tell a friend how much you dislike this podcast in the hopes they will hate listen and we will get more downloads.... 

I AM TIMBER 25.03.2019

This week Sam is drunk on the podcast soooo look out everyone! It's gunna be messy!  Lord above, does she have a WEEK! A WEEK!!!! NOT JUST A DAY BUT A FULL WEEK! 

See You In 2020! 18.03.2019

This Week Sam does a lot! she plays some gigs, makes some friends, plays at a wedding has a private green room! Really lives her best life!  Consider yourself lucky!

We've Got Dinner Reservations 11.03.2019

This week Sam is a trash monster who terrible opinions... much like every week. 

Fart In A Crowded Room 04.03.2019

This Week Sam talks about St David's Day, Sports, Cardiff Life Awards Drinks Reception, Netflix Rom Coms, the term 'Buzzing', and International Women's Day! 

Stress Less! w/ Melin Edo 27.02.2019

This Week Sam is Joined by Cardiff Designer Melin Edo to talk about Work, creativity and obviously where to get the best Coffee!  You can find Melin on Instagram and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/melin_edo/ https://twitter.com/melin_edo?lang=en  

Club 96 24.02.2019

This week is a LONG ONE! so buckle up because Sam does a lot of talking! (there are some fun clips from her Thursday gig)  Sam lampoons other Cardiff based podcasts' sound quality , talks about her failed choir 'The Cardiff Consort' and her secret gig!!! 

Thank You, I Love You 10.02.2019

This week Sam tries to keep it short but also gives herself lots of work to do afterwards by shouting out a bunch of things! Plugs and Links: Rhian Dixon's wonderful book 'The Floral Scene'  http://www.blurb.co.uk/b/9263879-the-floral-scene?ebook=687543 Jannat Ahmed's Podcast Episode: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lucent-dreaming-w-jannat-ahmed/id1412581585?i=1000425628829&mt=2 Jann...

Light and Joy and Sunshine and the Hope and Promise of A New Tomorrow 03.02.2019

Episode 50 baby!  This week Sam has a completely uneventful week filled with nothingness, she discusses Wedding Fayre Gossip, Amazon Lipstick, Cleaning her office, SEO for Musicians, and 'Pot Fillers'. Also Please listen to her other podcast 'Women Talking about Star Trek Voyager' available everywhere!  Search 'WTASTV' on your podcasting app today!  Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/...

Is THIS my Prime?! 27.01.2019

This week Sam remembers she has an amazon prime trial still happening because she wanted to watch the Marvellous Mrs Maisle. She has a disagreement with a security guard, goes on a date and basically doesn't have a very eventful week but she turned up to work and that's all you can ask for this life!  Also, Please tune in to her new podcast 'Women Talking About Star Trek Voyager' where ever y...

Sam Hickman's Gross Bodily Fluids 20.01.2019

This week Sam talks about the new Betty Campbell statue and forgets the word 'Headteacher',  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Campbell Gives a completely fictionalised account of the life and work of John Batchelor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Batchelor_(politician) And still has no idea what a Timing belt gage is, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timing_belt_(camshaft) Also there is g...

Waiting For People To Pay Me 13.01.2019

This week Sam farts in a yoga class, buys groceries and just sort of has A WEEK! 

The New Me Is A Monster 06.01.2019

This week Sam talks about her New Years in London, Bank account, life, work, her new career as a dehumidifier influencer and so much more. 

I've HAD IT with 2018 30.12.2018

This week Sam gets in one last hurrah before the New Year.

But Make It Christmas 23.12.2018

This Week Sam learns to upload the right audio for the episode. 

The Content I Put Out And The Nonsense That I Say 16.12.2018

This week Sam talks a lot... This week Sam talks about Her friends singing the podcast theme tune at her Christmas party, Cher not coming to Cardiff, Tinder, traveling, And Carley Rae Jepson among other important issues. Important thing: https://twitter.com/SaveGwdihw/status/1073353774020902913 Please submit comments to the Planning application for the demolition of Guildford Crescent.

Lucent Dreaming w/ Jannat Ahmed 12.12.2018

This week Sam sits down with Jannat Ahmed from the creative writing magazine Lucent Dreaming. You can find out more and subscribe to the print and digital magazine at: https://lucentdreaming.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LucentDreaming https://twitter.com/lucentdreaming https://twitter.com/jannatwrites https://www.instagram.com/jannatdraws/

Unfinished Plywood 09.12.2018

This week Sam talks about going on Tour, pillows, hipsters cafes and I'm sure other things that I just can't remember or think were particularly important.

Hmmm, What Flavour! 02.12.2018

This week is kinda a write off... let's just pretend it didn't happen and tune in next week for something better.....

SAUDI TRANS BEATS w/ Dancing Queer الراقصة المثلية 28.11.2018

2nd DEC! 4pm-10pm, Gwdihŵ Café Bar! SAUDI TRANS BEATS! This week Sam is Joined by the incredible Shrouk El-Attar to talk all about the upcoming Saudi Trans Beats fundraiser: https://www.facebook.com/events/555677494862139/ As well as, The Big Queer Picnic, the Cardiff Queer community, TDOR and many many other wonderful things! You can find more at: https://www.facebook.com/DancingQueer/ Instagram...

Minor Inconveniences 25.11.2018

This week Sam would like to plug: MarYtacular Fashion Show 30th Nov: https://www.facebook.com/events/1955092497912094/ SAUDI TRANS BEATS! 2nd DEC https://www.facebook.com/events/555677494862139/

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