Jelly Trumpet

Come on in and join the Jelly Trumpet crew for episode 3 of season 2. Where we talk about modifying ideas, working on our imaginations and have some simple yet silly adventures. We hope that Nigel’s* nuts will keep him quiet, we (that is me and Mr b) enjoy some coffee. Mr b, again, explores his potential buttons, always experimenting that chap. We also attempt to return our regal passenger, Queen...

Episode 3, Season 2 Trailer   Jelly Trumpet is a very silly, surreal and funny podcast.    Plus, it’s full of tips for developing your creativity, for creative and business people.    O’, and we have a lovely creative guest in Episode 2, Sita Brand, Founder of Settle Stories. A bonus track of our interview is on the way.   We feature: The 9 Trumpets of Creativity A checklist for shortcutting your...

In this bonus episode Mark tells a story involving Batman, Barbie and some Power Rangers. A story with a delightful twist. It’s thanks to Mark that Jelly Trumpet has bonus episodes. We wanted to keep the main interviews in the episode nice and pert, hence 12 Questions in 12 Minutes.  Mark had this story he was very keen to tell and I was keen to hear. It’s a fun story… Stay Fab, Jim & Mr b Tha...

Jelly Trumpet starts on a course of travelling through time, space, genres; while still arming you with creative tools to make your work more fun and your imagination form new spells. At the core are ‘ The 9 Trumpets of Creativity ’ a check list you can use on your ideas and work. Apply the ones that work for you consistently and they become second nature. Make up your own, add them to the list of...

Episode 2, Season 2 Trailer Jelly Trumpet is a very silly, surreal and funny podcast.  Plus, it’s full of tips for developing your creativity, for creative and business people.  O’, and we have a lovely creative guest in Episode 2, Mark Walmsley, Founder of The Arts & Culture Network. A bonus track of our interview is on the way.  We feature: The 9 Trumpets of Creativity A checklist for shortc...

In this bonus track we chat with Roxana Gramada from becomingwords.com talking all things creative around her work as a copywriter.  From how to go about starting a writing project to encouraging conversions for a tech company. Listen to a real creative give the highlights of how she harnesses her creativity to create copy that leads to action.  Jelly Trumpet may have a very silly vein but we mix...

Episode 1 – Put to Other Uses Trailer  A funny and silly podcast aimed at making you laugh AND learning how to help YOURSELF become more creative.  Thrill at our boy’s silliness, wonder how they can travel through time (thanks to Mr b’s experiment) and pick up Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. Taste Jim and Mr b’s fear.  In the Full Episode (not in the trailer) Why Jim doesn’t like toes Mr b’s intention...

Welcome to Season 2! In the first episode of Season 2 Jelly Trumpet starts on a course of travelling through time, space, genres; while still arming you with creative tools to make your work more fun and your imagination form new spells. At the core are ‘The 9 Trumpets of Creativity’ a check list you can use on your ideas and work. Apply the ones that work for you consistently and they become seco...

Listen to some of the highlights of Jelly Trumpet Episode 6.  A listener writes: 'Part mighty boosh, part Skillshare, this is a podcast like no other...' Jelly Trumpet is a comedy podcast about creativity. It's packed with silly surreal humour interspersed with practical advice, exercises and tips to make you as creative as possible. In this trailer Mr b guesses exactly what Jim is...

Listen to some of the highlights of Jelly Trumpet Episode 5.  A listener writes: 'Part Mighty Boosh, part Skillshare, this is a podcast like no other...' In this trailer we learn that Mr b likes to multitask by playing online games, toasting crumpets on his computer and when he gets round to it, making a podcast.  Jelly Trumpet is a comedy podcast about creativity. It's packed with...

Listen to some of the highlights of Jelly Trumpet Episode 4.  A listener writes: 'Part Mighty Boosh, part Skillshare, this is a podcast like no other...' In this trailer we  listen to the boys spotting George Clooney busking and we learn if the mime industry really exists.  Jelly Trumpet is a comedy podcast about creativity. It's packed with silly surreal humour interspersed with pr...

Listen to some of the highlights of Jelly Trumpet Episode 3.  A listener writes: 'Nice balance of bonkers, funny character stuff and very fascinating, useful content...' In this trailer Jim has a Scotch Egg in his coffee (which he asked for)  and Mr b has a very good reason for recording Jim's brain. Jelly Trumpet is a comedy podcast about creativity. It's packed with silly sur...

Listen to some of the highlights of Jelly Trumpet Episode 2.  A listener writes: 'I love your podcast.' Roxana Gramada,  becomingwords.com  In this trailer we listen to Jim being upset by Nigel the squirrel playing drum solos and we hear about the latest awards for award ceremonies.  Jelly Trumpet is a comedy podcast about creativity. It's packed with silly surreal humour interspers...

Listen to some of the highlights of Jelly Trumpet Episode 1.  A listener writes: '...there are elements of genius in the writing.' In this trailer we hear Jim ponder the use of a fourth traffic light and disagree with Mr b regarding Nigel, the squirrel, playing another drum solo.  Jelly Trumpet is a comedy podcast about creativity. It's packed with silly surreal humour interspersed...

Here we are at episode 6 and it’s the last in Season 1 of our attempts to promote creativity for all and to make you in particular the most creative you can possibly be dear reader. Reincorporation looks easy at first understanding. What does it mean to you? It’s the familiar, the familiar reworded by referring as to what went before. We like it because we recognise that the creator of the work kn...

Time for episode 5. Another episode full of ideas for making yourself more creative and having some laughs along the way. It’s not easy is it? Or is it easy for you? Being as creative as you can be requires effort, continually working at your craft. That includes ‘reverse engineering’. For example, copying out word for word your favourite book, sitcom or movie. You see you can watch, you can liste...

Welcome to episode 4. This episode comes live from the castle keep atop the Howard Centre in Welwyn Garden City. If you want to make the most of your creativity then you have to work for it. I’m not one for processes that go from A – Z because my mind doesn’t work like that. I suspect yours doesn’t either. Like me, your mind goes from Z to the beauty of a leaf in a puddle to C then D, E, a story w...

Welcome to the very first episode of Jelly Trumpet, the podcast for creatives; tricks, tip and ideas to expand your imagination. Jelly Trumpet is a fun and not too serious podcast which goes way, way beyond the simplistic ‘How to be Creative’ blog post loved by many tired content writers. Dive in for silly, surreal and odd interludes, o’ and some great music from the house band ‘We Paint Houses.’...

Welcome to the second episode of Jelly Trumpet, the podcast making you more creative. Tips, tricks and ideas for expanding your imagination. We’re not too serious and we have a fun show like an old-time radio programme. This episode we meet Nigel, the squirrel who loves drum solos. Stuff We’ll Hear in this Episode: How to use a red flag for argument’s sake An award ceremony for award ceremonies. 3...

In the third episode the show delves into the value of time discipline. Sounds a mite dull? Well you’re wrong. You could call it a ‘secret to being creative’ but that would be ‘clickbait’ and that makes me grit my teeth and wish to pour warm marmalade up the writer’s nose (yes, they would have to be held upside down first). Creativity and being creative shouldn’t be taken too seriously. Did you kn...