The Bhandwagon Podcast

Nathan Dennis, Founder Trustee of First Class foundation, a Birmingham-based charity working to tackle youth violence and build mental health resilience.  With his usual wisdom and honesty, Nathan discusses racial inequality and mental health, his own journey from the streets of Birmingham UK to founding First Class Foundation, racism, the role faith plays in his life, and how the manages his own...

Apna Bhajan started out his career in the early 1970s in electrical hardware and eventually ending up with him starting one of the most successful UK Bhangra bands, Apna Sangeet. This Episode, Apna Bhajan gives a brutally honest reflection of his career /decisions and opinions and makes this a must listen for fans of Panjabi music. With a successful career in Videography, his charismatic charm, it...

Having started out his BBC Asian Network career as a work experience tea boy in 1999, Dipps Bhamrah’s life evolved in 2003 as a stand in presenter for the station’s Chart show. This led to Dipps becoming one of the most versatile presenters on the standby roster as Dipps presented Late Nights, Album Chart, Film Café, Sunday Soundtrack, Lunch, Breakdown, as well as one off special shows like The Bh...

The Bhandwagon Podcast - Ricky Cheema & Sunny Bains #15 This episode is PERSONAL I was joined by Ricky Cheema & Sunny Bains who both tell their personal stories and journey into Stem Cell Donation Sunny Bains tells a moving account of the huge challenges his son Gaurav Bains faced when needing a stem cell transplant  Ricky Cheema who is a true activist, has been campaigning to get more Sou...

Volteface is a think tank looking at alternatives to current drug policies. They cultivate fresh thinking and new ideas via their online and print magazine and an ongoing programme of private and public events. Volteface cover the policy and politics of drugs from the perspectives of science, health, lifestyle, culture, business and economics. Their ambition is to broaden the range of voices and p...

Sukh Ojla is a comedian, actor and writer. In September 2021 Sukh will be embarking on a nationwide tour with her new show  Life Sukhs. Get your Tour Tickets & Dates -  https://www.luventertainment.co.uk/other-events   As a comedian Sukh has performed on BBC2’s  Mock the Week  as well as  The Big Asian Stand Up Show  and across the BBC Asian Network. In 2019 she took her debut solo show ‘For S...

Gurinder Singh Mann– Historian and Director of the Sikh Museum Initiative. He is a Leicester born Sikh Scholar and historian. He holds an MA in South Asian Religions from De Montfort University, Leicester (2001). He is author of three books: Sri Dasam Granth: Questions and Answers, (Archimedes Press, 2011) and the Oxford University Press published: The Granth of Guru Gobind Singh: Essays, Lectures...

Sat Mann is the host of The Sat Mann Podcast. He has been one of the leaders of British Asian Podcasts and has interviewed guests from the world of bhangra music, Asian art, business, British Asian media, fitness, British Asian comedians and many more. Socials: @mrsatmann Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/Bhandwagon ​ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Bhandwagon​ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/...

Dr Justin Varney is the Director of Public Health at Birmingham City Council, on this episode he discusses his experiences as a senior public health official and the Council's approach to tackling COVID-19. Originally training in General Practice, Dr Varney's career has included roles in the NHS, local and national government and he has a strong background in building partnerships across t...

Jess Phillips is a British politician serving as the Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley since 2015. A member of the Labour Party, she has been Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding in Keir Starmer's Opposition front-bench since 2020. https://www.jessphillips.net/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/Bhandwagon ​ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Bhandwagon​ Twitter: ht...

Harwinder Singh is an English-born digital producer, web editor and broadcaster. Since studying Law at University, Harwinder has worked in diverse fields from the entertainment industry to teaching. In 2006, Harwinder launched naujawani, an online media company creating Sikh and Punjabi related content that inspires people to think for themselves and engages them in discourse. For over twenty year...

Bobby Friction is world renowned for his specialist knowledge of British Asian Music & South Asian music from the Indian / Pakistani Sub-continent. As a DJ for nearly the last 20 years he’s preached the Desi Music gospel across the continents as well as written about it extensively. He’s also an accomplished & award winning broadcaster & documentary maker for radio & TV specialisin...

Steve Rolles is a writer and policy analyst at drug reform organisation, Transform. He is a regular contributor to the public debate on drug policy and law in print and broadcast media, and has been a speaker at various events, conferences and inquiries held by, among others, the UK government, the UN, and many other high-level international bodies. https://transformdrugs.org/   Steve Rolles Books...

Punjabi Villans is an Official Supporters Club recognised by Aston Villa Football Club. They bring the Punjabi flavour through food, dance, music, charity and positive energy, all through the power of football. Monnie Bhullar gives a rare insight into one of the UK's biggest Punjabi Football Fan Club. https://punjabivillans.co.uk Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/Bhandwagon ​ Facebook: http:...

Bally Cheema is a former 2x World Powerlifting Champion in the British Drug Free Powerlifting Association. His personal mission is to raise awareness on Mental health and break down barriers of stigma. Bally has launched his very own podcast called Lift Your Life where he uncovers the life stories of others who have overcome adversity  Lift Your Life Podcast Links https://linktr.ee/BallyCheema Ins...

Ravita Pannu is arguably one of the leading and most established makeup artistes based in Birmingham, West Midlands. Noted as the Crème de le Crème of Makeup, Henna and Hair art, she has dedicated her time and efforts serving her RPdivas. Building a reputable recognised brand worldwide, she has created The #rpbrand. This is a creation of an impressive interactive following through social media pla...

Nigel Brunsdon is a documentary photographer, harm reduction advocate and public speaker. His work is focused on awareness raising and health promotion. He has extensive experience of working within needle and syringe programmes both as a practitioner and a manager. https://nigelbrunsdon.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

UK Immigration Lawyer, Partner (Global Legal Solutions), TV Host, Dubbed ‘The Immigration Guru’ by BBC, Actor and Accidental Social Media Star Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy