North and South Podcasts

Today I talk to Tom Bradburn, secretary of the Friends of Anfield Cemetery, a charity based in Liverpool. We discuss the historical importance of the cemetery, why it is so significant today, and the expanding potential it has to be a site of further cultural significance involving both the local community and visitors to the city in the future.  Here is the website below. https://friendsofanfield...

Today I talk about how we can change our habits effectively, and also talk about how we can show gratitude and mindfulness in our daily activities.  Check out the YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dQzS8KBgeT9iA7MAqhQpA   Twitter @northpodcasts  Follow me on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@north.and.south.podcasts?lang=en                 Please support the Podcast at https://ko-f...

Warning – This podcast contains mentions of death, trauma, and a passing reference to drug taking. There is also the occasional swear word.  Today I talk to John Smith about what it was like in the military in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He speaks with an honesty and a fluidity that is truly refreshing and very insightful. John is available on Instagram and runs a gym specialising in self-defence a...

Today I speak about the concept of the Inner Citadel, from Stoic Philosophy, and how you can protect yourself in difficult situations.  Check out my YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dQzS8KBgeT9iA7MAqhQpA   Twitter @northpodcasts  Follow me on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@north.and.south.podcasts?lang=en                 Please support the Podcast at https://ko-fi.com/northsou...

Warning – This podcast contains mentions of death, trauma, and drug taking. Today I talk to friend of the podcast Alex, who has been on before talking about psychedelics and recovery from trauma. Alex speaks so well and is an inspirational figure. It was an honour to get him back again. In this episode, we catch up and talk about the importance of nature both as a source of inspiration and an aid...

Today I speak about the tragic situation in Israel and Palestine.   Check out my YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dQzS8KBgeT9iA7MAqhQpA   Twitter @northpodcasts  Follow me on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@north.and.south.podcasts?lang=en                 Please support the Podcast at https://ko-fi.com/northsouthpodcasts?ref=onboarding_email_share2      Music from Uppbeat (free...

Warning – this podcast has one or two words of bad language.  In today’s episode, I speak to my Father, who was on the first ever episode of the Podcast, about his travels to the Soviet Union in the late 1980s, and his experiences traveling to Russia after the end of the Cold War. We talk about culture, history, and politics. We also briefly chatted about his visit to China in the late 90s.  Pleas...

Today I speak about what it means to be Woke, and its role in the Culture War.  Check out my YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dQzS8KBgeT9iA7MAqhQpA   Twitter @northpodcasts  Follow me on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@north.and.south.podcasts?lang=en Please support the Podcast at https://ko-fi.com/northsouthpodcasts?ref=onboarding_email_share2      Music from Uppbeat (free for...

Warning – We discuss some delicate topics surrounding mental health, suicide, sexual abuse, and drug taking. There is also a little bit of bad language.  Today I do the follow-up episode with the purveyor of truth Kiran Shokar Essene! Please check out the earlier episode. Today we look at addiction and trauma in more detail, before discussing how we can develop and find true meaning in the world....

Today, in association with Hope Street, I speak about how we can regulate emotion, the importance of Stoic Philosophy, and the beauty of getting in nature on my bike!   Check out my YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dQzS8KBgeT9iA7MAqhQpA   Twitter @northpodcasts  Follow me on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@north.and.south.podcasts?lang=en Please support the Podcast at https://k...

Warning – This podcast contains mentions of abuse and self-harm. Today I speak to meditator and hypnotherapist Nicki Clarke. Check out the contact details below. Nicki tells us how meditation and hypnotherapy help her clients and how she came to commit her life to this work. We chat about meditation and how it can change your life, and I speak too much as usual! But it is a topic I am passionate a...

Today is another History episode featuring my late Grandmother, Elizabeth Clarke. Here we have a general chat about growing up and living in the early/mid/late Twentieth Century. We do not talk about the Second World War here, as it is covered in the Blitz episode, which you might wish to check out.  Check out my YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dQzS8KBgeT9iA7MAqhQpA   Twitter...

Today is a multipart episode about the Blitz (bombing) of Bootle and Liverpool during World War Two. It features my late Grandmother, Elizabeth Clarke, who tells us about her experiences of the Blitz and working in an Armaments Factory. I also visit the site of an air raid shelter in Bootle that took a direct hit, killing dozens of people and finish with some general history of the time.  Check ou...

Warning – We discuss some delicate topics surrounding mental health and suicide. Today I follow up on the excellent Amy and Emerson Podcast; this week just speaking to Emerson. Last time Emerson spoke about the challenges of Autism and Dyspraxia. Here, we chat about the impact of the loss of his friend and his Grandmother, and how the pandemic and lockdowns made life and stand-up challenging. We a...

Today I speak about how we can both be mindful and better individuals and make the world a better place through collective action.   Check out my YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dQzS8KBgeT9iA7MAqhQpA   Twitter @northpodcasts  Follow me on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@north.and.south.podcasts?lang=en                Please support the Podcast at https://ko-fi.com/northsouthpo...

Warning – We discuss some delicate topics surrounding mental health, suicide, and sexual abuse. Today I speak to Kiran Shokar Essene about her life so far. Kiran has had to deal with a lot of trauma in the past and realised early in life that she saw things differently from others and had some profound spiritual experiences. Today she is a mindset transformation and transcendence teacher who aims...

Today I speak about how I have used diet to change my life since my early 20s to varying degrees of success. I have a rare genetic disorder that has caused problems since I was 23; I have had anxiety-depression issues since 29; and high blood pressure since hitting 40. I talk about the things that have really helped me and urge others to take a big interest in diet to improve their lives. Change c...

Warning – This podcast contains mentions of suicide.  Today, I speak to Gary, a Hope Street regular. We talk about his issues with depression, being institutionalised, and medication. Gary has had some difficult times and tells an important story. Our chat on medication highlights how small changes in dosage can have big impacts and how it can take many months for changes to take effect.  If you n...

Today I talk about five more self-help ideas and then look at how states of thinking and not thinking are both equally important. Finally, I venture into the (dystopian?) world of Algorithms and AI. Check out my YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dQzS8KBgeT9iA7MAqhQpA   Twitter @northpodcasts  Follow me on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@north.and.south.podcasts?lang=en Please su...

Warning – We discuss some delicate topics surrounding mental health and death. See Samaritan's details below. Today I speak to two upcoming legends of the North-West Comedy Circuit, Amy Eggeling, and Emerson Young. In part one, we talk about their experiences with well-being and neurodiversity. Both speak brilliantly about their lives so far, the challenges they face, and the reality of day-to-day...

Today I speak about the Cost of Living Crisis and the dire state of the political economy in the UK, exercise and the beauty of nature, cycling, and the three part day.  Check out my YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dQzS8KBgeT9iA7MAqhQpA   Twitter @northpodcasts  Follow me on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@north.and.south.podcasts?lang=en Please support the Podcast at https://...

Today I speak to friend of the podcast Paul Dargan about football and where it all went wrong for the beautiful game. We also talk about Everton a little bit! Paul is also into his music!!!  Check out Paul’s excellent electronic music under the name Die Tanzflache on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0suQWFyJ6y8ok3R3cXonEY   Check out my YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

Today, I discuss the importance of reason and rationality at the heart of human affairs, and how one must have an open mind and some humility. I also look at why we need to be careful with our belief systems and who we pick as our heroes. Plus, I get a bit political.  Check out my YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dQzS8KBgeT9iA7MAqhQpA   Twitter @northpodcasts  Please support th...

Today I speak to writer and editor Jack Walton about the fantastic online newspaper for the Liverpool Area and beyond - The Post!  Check out the Post here https://www.livpost.co.uk/   I am a subscriber and highly recommend the superb and relevant stories, deep analysis, and probing investigation.  Jack and I chat about the Post’s top stories, the subscriber model they use, and the challenges of ge...

Today, I speak to Ritchie Hunter, a local historian, politician and grassroots activist and an editor of Nerve Magazine. We talk about the story of Harry Constable, a leader of the dockworkers in their fight for decent pay and conditions in the mid Twentieth Century. This story has been turned into a fantastic podcast featuring Christopher Eccleston, and it is available through the Nerve Website....