Tell Me Your Story with Gav Cross

The reason I do these podcasts is to talk to people that I find inspirational and John is one of those people. As said, John is a close neighbour Ann friend and we have rambled in each other's general directions for a good while now with our co-conspirator and erstwhile cartoonist pal, Chris Williams . John is a font of knowledge and skills and in partnership with Leah Moore, the creator of some b...

Remona is someone that I have admired since I met them. Fiercely smart, brilliantly curious and patently bunkers. These are all qualities in humans that I admire greatly. As we discussed we met at the mighty Bradford Literature Festival. Their writing is always thoughtful, honest, open and funny and as a regular contributor to the Radio Two section: Pause For Thought, they are constantly mining th...

I think what Tim does is a cool job. One of those jobs we don’t really get to hear about or talk about with young people. But like Tim said on some of the big jobs he's worked on up to 100+ people alone will work in the costume department. And it's such a creative thing to meet a designer vision in a way that means that we the viewer are immersed in the world of the Story. I hope you enjoy the cha...

What a treat it was to share time with Robin Ince . I can genuinely listen to this man talk for hours. And I have! Literally and joyously. But this conversation was focused quite rightly on his new collection of poetry: Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth. Click that link and buy it signed from his website. A deliciously wide ranging conversation that touches on some complex and direct subjects and the R...

What a delight talking to Black Liver . I'm so glad their roots are firmly in a good night out for their audience through variety. Between them they have such skills and performance, poetry, music, song and comedy. I use all of these to tell great stories and there is a reason why people want to book their shows They are good at what they do. Catch them on their tours: https://www.blackliver.co.uk...

What an absolutely charming and insightful conversation with Becky and Tom from Lamphouse Theatre . I genuinely love people that embrace the clown that breaks the fourth wall and includes the audience. It has always enthralled me and I think that is what has drawn me to comedy as a fan. Be there in theatre, TV, film or stand up Two theatre makers that constantly push themselves forward. And I thin...

This conversation is exactly what I want this series to be. Incredible creatives spilling the tea Insights into how people do what they do because I'm not sure I know what they know. And I know you know I know they know. And I think they think I know but I don't know. You know? Naomi Wood brings an energy to their performance. spoken Word, aerial, circus, autobiography, honesty, comedy and more. A...

Kate Allerston & Chris Bastock are powerhouses of creativity and community arts and culture. They are part of that lineage of powerful creatives that make youth theatres, orchestras, dance troupes, theatre shows. musical reviews and more happen. They are part of the foundations of the Creative Industries. Creating oppurtunities and tribes of talented young people. Their alumni are this moment on s...

I find other peoples joy and passion for something they love powerful. The energy of happiness is something we should all seek perhaps. The flipside of that is i’ve always hated the ramking of other people’s passions. That it it is seeemingly ok to spend time and energy following a team and yet to follow an artist or a band at the same level is an outsider activity. That passion for sport is held...

If this is your introduction to Mima Cornish and their work then this is a perfect primer for someone with a wealth of skills and talents and a drive to express who they are through their connections with the world around them and the worlds before and beyond. Informed by stories they create beautiful artwork and connections with their community. With regular meditations, readings and the guiding...

When I started this project, I wanted to fill it with people. I find personally inspiring and people who I felt I could learn from. And Sita fits that requirement in every way. The breadth of their artistry, creativity, knowledge and skill combined with the dynamism of their thinking and action is not only inspiring. It is exhausting from the outside looking in! I cannot conceive of a time when Si...

Another conversation with an inspiring creative that I got so much from. Helen is hardwired to be supportive, nurturing creative and driven. As I said towards the end, in every point of contact I’ve had with Helen, I’ve never not been inspired to be a better creative If you are interested in developing your playwriting, I thoroughly recommend their courses and events. If you are interested in deve...

A wonderful conversation with this genuinely inspiring writer and performer. Too many potential titles for what they do - but only one Kate Fox! I got some messages after to say that there were some technical problems with the live broadcast and your comments and questions couldn’t get through. I got some messages after to say that there were some technical problems with the live broadcast and you...

I’m completely open to being out classed by a creative person. That’s the point of these discussions. Conversation with people that just astound me with their skills and Francis is one of those people. A very unique brain that can communicate through a very dark black ink. A very unique brain that can communicate through a very dark black ink. With three issues of his self written and self illustr...

An absolute treat of a chatter with Linnhe. (Pronounced like the Loch.) The value of Writing Groups and Google Maps for inspiration and encouragement. Recorded live with contributions from the live audience, seek out Linnhe in all the Linktree places: linktr.ee/linnheharrison There is time to read book one before the sequel lands! Next Week - Tuesday 15th April 8.30pm Francis Todd Writer and Illus...