Chris Grimes - Facilitator. Coach. Motivational Comedian

The Good Listening To Show: Stories of Distinction & Genius

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Telling the Stories of Humanity, one story at a time with a unique and thoroughly enjoyable Storytelling structure, that's been likened to having a 'Day Spa' for your Brain in an Oasis of Kindness! With the founding premise of the Show being: "Everybody has an interesting story to tell, provided that you give them the courtesy of a damned good listening to!" If you tell your Story 'out loud' then you're much more likely to LIVE it out loud" and that's what this Show is for: To help you to tell your Story - 'get it out there' - and reach a large global audience as you do so. It's the Storytelli...

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Chris Grimes - Facilitator. Coach. Motivational Comedian

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Improvisation Mastery: A Journey Through Comedy, Authenticity & Leadership with King of Improv Neil Mullarkey & his New 'Good Book', "In The Moment" 08.08.2023 1:23:31

Send us Fan Mail Described as ‘the king of improv’, in reality Neil Mullarkey is more than that. The middle of three brothers, Neil is the one with the least conventional career choice. Perhaps you could say it all started at Cambridge where Neil was President of the now-famous Footlights Club. Or perhaps it started in a more public arena when he and Mike Myers founded the original Comedy Store in...

Award Winning Actress Rosie Cavaliero on Art, Life and the Nature of Confidence & Resilience in the World of Acting - LIVE from The Theatre Royal Bath 06.08.2023 48:20

Send us Fan Mail Rosie Cavaliero recorded LIVE at Bath Theatre Royal Ustinov Studio with simultaneous live-streaming to YouTube & FaceBook complete with audience Q&A! You can also Watch/Listen to the Show on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ThAa61MVwk Award Winning Actress Rosie Cavaliero was born in Brazil. She can trace her surname to her father’s ancestry in northern Italy...

How to Put Your Life On The Page with Acclaimed Author & Memoirist Cathy Rentzenbrink: "I am a Writer Who Loves to Encourage" 24.07.2023 50:48

Send us Fan Mail Please welcome acclaimed Author & Memoirist Cathy Rentzenbrink to the 'Clearing'! You can also Watch/Listen to Cathy's wonderful episode here: https://vimeo.com/chrisgrimes/cathyrentzenbrink Cathy Rentzenbrink had just delivered the draft of her latest novel when this interview took place. So, naturally enough, she was reluctant to discuss it beyond saying it wa...

Errol Gerson: Philosopher, Creative Mentor, Natural Born Teacher & Sage, on How he has Survived & Thrived being an 'Outlier' through Faith, Gratitude, Resilience & Courage 22.07.2023 56:11

Send us Fan Mail An extraordinary episode with a man of true brilliance, courage, distinction & genius. Delighted to welcome South African born Los Angeles-based Designer, Philosopher, Creative Mentor, Professor & Coach, Errol Gerson. A wise owl indeed! Errol was 'Passed the Golden Baton' through previous Guest, Iain Thackrah. Part philosopher, part accountant and natural born te...

National Treasure, Children's Author & Poet Michael Rosen on Surviving a 40 Day & 40 Night Covid Coma: An Extraordinary Story of Resilience, Survival & Optimism 18.07.2023 1:44:40

Send us Fan Mail It's National Treasure Day here in 'The Good Listening To Show' as we welcome the incomparable, the legendary, the warm & wonderful Children's Author & Poet, Mr "Chocolate Cake" himself, Michael Rosen! Or as his globally renowned viral Meme would exclaim "Nice!" (Just Google 'Michael Rosen , Chocolate Cake & Meme' and a...

Viral Sensation Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon, Spreading Joy, Positivity & Happiness Through Bhangra Dancing in the Snow-Scapes of Canada 15.07.2023 49:04

Send us Fan Mail Prepare to step into the snow-laden landscapes of the Canadian wilderness with the delightful Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon: The viral Bhangra Dancer whose radiant orange turban and infectious joy has carved a 'ray of hope' during the Pandemic and beyond, through his joy of spreading happiness, hope & positivity through his love of Punjabi Bhangra Dancing. A journey...

Actress Lucy Briers on the Impact of Having a Very Famous UK TV Actor Father, Majestic Recovery After Betrayal & Divorce & the Poignant 'De-Tethering' of her Mother’s Alzheimer’s 03.07.2023 51:22

Send us Fan Mail Ladies n' Genminminmin (er, min...) please welcome Award Winning Actress & fellow Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Alumni, Lucy Briers to 'The Clearing'. Lucy is from Theatre & Show Business Aristocracy here in the UK, as she is the daughter of Richard Briers, the famous UK TV Actor and National Treasure, now sadly no longer with us, but listen with delight as...

Feeding Change: Melanie Vaxevanakis, Trailblazing Founder of the Bristol 'Mazi Project' on Helping Marginalised 16-24 Year Olds 'Back To The Dinner Table' by Gaining Access to Better Food & Nutrition Through the Power of Community 30.06.2023 37:59

Send us Fan Mail Delighted to welcome the trailblazing changemaker Melanie Vaxevanakis from the Bristol based Mazi Project, on a mission to help marginalised 16-25 year olds gain better access to more nutritional food, food education and self-care - and in a nutshell, 'bring them to the Dinner Table', with all the mental health benefits that the power of sharing & community can bring...

153 Stella Taliadoros, Angelic Reiki Practitioner & Curator of the "I'm Lost Too!" Arts Movement: An Exploration of Psycho-Spiritual Healing, Helping Others Through Community & Getting Shit Done! 27.06.2023 51:05

Send us Fan Mail Ladies n' Genminminmin (er, min...) please welcome the magical Stella Taliadoros to 'The Clearing'. Stella was "Passed the Golden Baton" to be in the show by Ivor Novello Award Winning Musician & Composer, Renell Shaw. Ever found yourself lost in the hustle of life and seeking a path that aligns your soul with the universe? Stella Taliadoros, an Angel...

152 Songbird Kate Dimbleby: An Acappella Journey to Unleash the Power of Voice, Imagination & Storytelling 08.06.2023 58:58

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you merge an a cappella vocal virtuoso with a passion for storytelling and a love for connecting with audiences? You get the enchanting Kate Dimbleby! Join me as we explore Kate's incredible journey, from her album 'Songbird' to her recent performance with Gifford's Circus during the Royal Variety Performance, and her co-founding of the storyt...

151 Unlocking Authentic Creativity: Ivor Novello Award-Winning Composer Renell Shaw on Music, Martial Arts & Finding His True 'Jazz State' 06.06.2023 1:04:23

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you combine the power of music, visual art, and the lessons learned from martial arts? You’ll find out in our conversation with the extraordinary Renell Shaw, an Ivor Novello award-winning composer, songwriter, and music producer. Renell takes us on a fascinating journey through his life and creative process, revealing how he uses a daily walk to clear his mind a...

150 'Founder Story' Iain Thackrah Creative Mentor to Creative Entrepreneurs, On How Building Something for Yourself is the Best Decision You Will Ever Make: "Start. Do It. Get it Made!" 24.04.2023 53:10

Send us Fan Mail Delighted to welcome the wonderfully wise and enigmatic Iain Thackrah to the 'Clearing' for a special 'Founder Story' Episode of the show, in which we uncover together the story of "who-the-what-the-how-the-why" of why you do what you do! Iain is a creative mentor to creative entrepreneurs. Writer, speaker, creative. Creative generalist. Creative spec...

149 Dan Tsu from Lyrix Organix: Event Producer Extraordinaire & Curator of Legendary 'Rum Shack' Venue at Glastonbury Festival, Working With The Likes of Ed Sheeran, Akala & Kate Tempest 17.04.2023 1:11:49

Send us Fan Mail Delighted to welcome legendary Event Producer & Creative Director Dan Tsu to 'The Clearing'. Dan was passed the "Golden Baton" to be here in the 'Clearing' by Performance Poet Toby Thompson. Dan is an Event Producer, Live Promoter, International Facilitator & Teacher of Event Management. Co-founder of the infamous Glastonbury Festival venue...

148 Steve Cole Prolific Children's Author ("Young Bond”; “Dr Who” & "Astrosaurs") on Prevarication as a Superpower Despite 150 Titles To His Name! 11.04.2023 56:44

Send us Fan Mail Delighted to welcome prolific Children's Author & Editor Steve Cole to The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing' for his story of Distinction & Genius. With over 150 titles and book series to his name including the hugely successful UK Children's Books Top 10 list "Astrosaurs" and also "Young Bond", as the natural successor to Charlie H...

147 James Hogg: Ghost Writer & Biographer of Comedy Legends Ernie Wise, Brian Blessed, Richard Bryers & Kenny Everett 27.03.2023 52:14

Send us Fan Mail Delighted to be welcoming the very talented Ghost writer & Biographer James Hogg to The Good Listening To Show: Stories of Distinction & Genius I first came across James via his wonderful Twitter feed @JamesAHogg2 James Hogg is a biographer, ghostwriter and collaborator who specialises in sport and entertainment. Born in the Yorkshire Dales, he began his writing career...

146 Toby Thompson Performance Poet: Lyrical, Beguiling, Rhythmic & Musical. Creator of Award Winning Theatre Piece "I Wish I Was A Mountain" 12.03.2023 1:05:26

Send us Fan Mail Please welcome to 'The Clearing' Performance Poet Toby Thompson. Toby was passed the 'Golden Baton' to be my Guest by Egg Theatre Director Kate Cross MBE, who I interviewed recently for "The Good Listening To Show" LIVE at the Theatre Royal Bath. Toby is a thoughtful, thought-provoking & enigmatic 'observer' of life, with a unique cadenc...

145 Robin Ince: BiblioManiac, Comedian & Broadcaster LIVE from The Slapstick Festival, Bristol Old Vic 24.02.2023 53:12

Send us Fan Mail Layer upon layer, story upon story. Seldom has so much been packed into a conversation as is packed into this one here with Robin Ince. Occasionally it unravels briefly but mostly it is an exhilarating roller coaster ride of ideas and opinions and tributes to people, who may be famous or otherwise. What they have in common is the individual impression they have made on the impres...

144 Actor Cal MacAninch: Atlantic Rowing Superhero & Legend, on the profound lessons-learned from rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, as part of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge 17.02.2023 54:42

Send us Fan Mail Proud and delighted to welcome BACK for a second row past - with the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean for his 'Clearing', Scottish Actor Cal MacAninch , here to describe his Epic Quest and the profound lessons-learned from having just rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in a Crew of 5, as part of "Atlantic Body & Soul" for the Talisker Whisker Atlanti...

143 Kate Cross (MBE) Egg Theatre Director & The Curator of The Egg in the inaugural "Good Listening To Show" LIVE recorded at Theatre Royal Bath 17.02.2023 57:59

Send us Fan Mail Ladies n' Genminminmin (er, min...) please welcome Kate Cross (MBE) Director of The Egg Theatre at Bath Theatre Royal in the inaugural 'History in the Making' 1st ever LIVE Theatre Show recording of "The Good Listening To Show: Stories of Distinction & Genius" with simultaneous streaming to Facebook & YouTube. Behind every smile, there’s a story! K...

142 Pantomime Legend, Actor & Improviser Jon Monie: On All Things Wishee-Washee & Being Jon Monie in 'Stories of Distinction' LIVE from The Egg Theatre, Theatre Royal Bath 14.02.2023 1:15:02

Send us Fan Mail In the second experiment of "The Good Listening To Show: Stories of Distinction & Genius" going LIVE as a Theatre Show, please welcome Theatre Royal Bath Pantomime legend Jon Monie, who joined me in front of a live audience, complete with Q&A and simultaneous streaming as we recorded to Facebook & YouTube. Jon is an award-winning actor and writer. He is also...

141 A Life in Miniature! Montana Heoron, Head of Brand at Hornby Hobbies, To Tell Us All About Exciting TV Times Ahead, With Series 2 of "Hornby: A Model World" 07.02.2023 40:07

Send us Fan Mail Full steam ahead! Ladies n' Genminminminmin (er, min...) please welcome the delightful Montana Hoeren, Head of Brand at Hornby Hobbies, to tell us all about exciting new TV Times coming down the track, with the launch of Series 2 of the ever popular TV Series "Hornby: A Model World" Hornby's story of "Distinction & Genius" has been bringing pleasu...

140 Saikat Ahamed UK Based Actor, Storyteller & Bangladeshi 'Tinkerbell of Joy' in a Pink Tu-Tu! 23.01.2023 59:22

Send us Fan Mail Delighted to welcome the playful, warm & wonderful natural Storyteller Saikat Ahamed to The Good Listening To Show: Stories of Distinction & Genius , recorded as Facebook LIVE (click on the Group link above to watch) The Good Listening To Show: Stories of Distinction & Genius The adventure continues! Saikat Ahamed is a UK based Actor, writer & poet of Bangladeshi d...

139 Roger Black (MBE) British Olympic Athletics Legend with Sage Advice On Health, Happiness & The Relay Race/Marathon of Life! 21.01.2023 55:02

Send us Fan Mail Ladies n' Genminminminmin (er, min...) absolutely thrilled & delighted to welcome UK Athletics Legend & Champion Roger Black MBE to the Good Listening To Show, for a classic bit of comedy & synergy! Allow me to explain! Literally 2 days after I had had the idea of "passing the Golden Baton" within my podcast structure, I had Roger Black in my Clearing,...

138 Patrick Dexter, Irish Cellist & Social Media Sensation: The Story Of How A School Teacher 'Went Viral' By Going Home To Playing His Cello Along Irelands Wild Atlantic West Coast During the Pandemic 16.01.2023 1:01:15

Send us Fan Mail Delighted to welcome Irish viral cello sensation Patrick Dexter to The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing' for a truly remarkable story of 'distinction & genius'. Also featuring in this very special episode, 3 of Patrick's original Cello tracks that "moved Eamonn Holmes to tears!" This is the extraordinary and heart-warming story of a humble Ir...

137 Brand Strand & Founder Story: David Hieatt, Co-Founder of The DO Lectures & Hiut Denim & Serial Entrepreneur. “There is No Short Cut To Success. Tomorrow We Go Again” 11.01.2023 59:40

Send us Fan Mail "What you Dream is what you DO - so Dream BIG!" Delighted to welcome for the 1st of the ALL NEW for 2023 "The Good Listening To Show: Stories of Distinction & Genius" the wonderful, wise and inspiring serial entrepreneur and polymath David Hieatt. David writes wonderful copy on LinkedIn and Twitter and as co-founder of the global Community "The DO Le...