The Just Checking In Podcast

In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with lead singer from London psychedelic-rock group, Beach For Tiger, Pete Anderson. We discussed the journey of Beach For Tiger, who have been going for over a decade, the realities of being a working musician, how Covid-19 has impacted the industry and perfectionism culture in music production. We also talk about how the pandemic triggered a wave...

In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked in with Indigo Eyes. Joe, as he is known to his mates, has been producing records in the UK dance-R&B and funk scene for a couple of years now. In this episode we discuss performing on SG Lewis’s lockdown livestream, the mental exhaustion that comes with pitching songs to Spotify playlists with questionable gatekeepers and perfectionism culture i...

In the eighty-fifth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with fine artist Sophie Green. Sophie is a conservation & wildlife artist, who specialises in capturing the photorealistic details of animals and their surroundings. Sophie has dedicated her time and artistic work to raising awareness for issues surrounding animal welfare and the environment. Sophie donates 10% of her p...

In this episode of Mind On The Game we checked in with women's footballer and mental health advocate Chloe Bellerby. Chloe has played for Harrogate Town Ladies and has gone on a big adventure of her own to the United States where she joined New Jersey University on a college scholarship. She then moved to Sussex County where she is soon to move back to at time of recording. In March 2019, 3 d...

In the eighty-fourth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Matthew Tubb. Matt is a close friend of previous Behind The Decks guest and big friend of the pod Mr. Wax. Matt is a regular lad who works in retail but has an incredible journey and one which we are really pleased to be sharing with you Venters. In this episode, we discuss Matt’s experience of bullying in school, as...

In the eighty-third episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Isabella De George. Izzy is the Founder of 'Positive Changes In Placements', which campaigns for universities to update their policies and improve well-being services for placement students. Izzy started this platform in memory of her brother Harrison, who was a placement student at a university in the north o...

In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with Andy from alt-pop band, Bad Love. We discuss Andy's music journey and how he formed the band, social anxiety, comparison culture in the music industry and authenticity in pop music. We also discuss Andy's lived experience of social anxiety, suicidality, his therapy journey and how class has shaped his mental health and the world aroun...

In the eighty-second episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Spike Potter-Clark. Spike is an old friend of our Founder Freddie Cocker. The pair have known each other for over 15 years and met whilst playing for Wanstead Cricket Club. Spike's dad Bryan also played and coached them both during their time there. This is the first time Spike has opened up about his mental heal...

In the eighty-first episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Ana Diamond. Ana is a British political commentator, researcher and human rights activist who is one of the founding members of the political advocacy group 'The Alliance Against State Hostage Taking'.In the summer of 2014, Ana visited her birth country of Iran when she was in her second year of university. W...

In the eightieth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with mental health campaigner Tom Rebair. Tom is an Ambassador for The Princes Trust and has worked with the likes of Beat ED, Young Minds and Time for Change. Tom lives with Anorexia and was also diagnosed with Autism when he was 22 years old which he says shaped the way his Eating Disorder impacted his mental health. In this...

In this episode of Reel Stories we checked in with our first female guest in the series, Emily Jane Kerr. Emily is an actor who trained at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and is currently part of ‘Notflix’, The UK's original all-female long-form musical improvisation team. In this episode we discuss work-life balance in the industry, female body image and the negative side of the...

In the seventy-ninth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with presenter Joe Walker. Having started out at CLASH, PUSH and RWD magazines, Joe joined start-up community radio station Reprezent in 2015 and has hosted his own show on there ever since. He was named by Complex UK in their 14 UK Music Radio Hosts Pushing The Culture Forward for 2021. Joe has hosted shows on Apple Music...

In the seventy-eighth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with sports journalist Steven Chicken. Steven currently works as Huddersfield Town writer for Examiner Live. Before this role, Steven's main profession was in accountancy and finance. In this episode we discuss Steven's professional journey, the mental health difficulties he experienced whilst in the finance wor...

In the seventy-seventh episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Sam Northwood. Sam is the founder of 'Sam Well Cooks', a cooking page where he shares his cooks and bakes for anyone who's interested and to help his own mental health! In this episode we discuss his cooking journey and the confidence its given him in and out of the kitchen. We discuss the difficultie...

In Part 2 of our check in with Lucy Nevitt and Verity Nevitt, we discussed all the amazing work they do with The Gemini Project. We talk about the campaigning work they are working on at time of recording, what they hope to achieve with the project and how its helped them on their respective recovery journeys. As always, #itsokaytoventFollow The Gemini Project on social media below:Twitter: twitte...

In the seventy-sixth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with twin sisters Lucy Nevitt and Verity Nevitt. Lucy and Verity are the founders of The Gemini Project, a non-profit organisation aiming to end sexual violence through advocacy and campaigns, dispelling myths and demanding justice along the way. Lucy and Verity’s desire to start The Gemini Project was borne out of their o...

It's a family affair for this episode of Mind On The Game as our Founder Freddie Cocker checks in with his half-Swedish cousin, Lucas Burns. Lucas is currently studying for a Masters in IT & Management at Linkoping University but growing up he was quite a handy handball player (pardon the pun).Lucas played the sport until he was 19 years old and almost took it up professionally aged 15 wh...

In the seventy-fifth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Liam Laruelle-Mongelard. Liam is a writer and a trainee trainee psycho-sexual therapist. He is also the author of the book ‘Screen to Screen, the spaces in-between: conversations with my closest friend’. In this episode we discuss how the book came about and the ups and downs of his friendship with his best mate Damia...

In the seventy-fourth episode of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Jaikishan Mehta. Jaikishan is the founder of men's mental health platform, 'More For Men's Minds' (MFMM). MFMM is a page dedicated to raising awareness of men's mental health and suicide. The page offers advice, links to support and encourages men to share their personal experiences. Speaking...

In Part 2 of our check in with author and men's mental health consultant, Toni, we talked about all the amazing work she does as the Founder of 'For Our Men'.For Our Men is a community space dedicated to educating and discussing men’s mental and emotional health in the workplace. We discuss the stories from emergency workers she has hosted on the platform and what they have taught h...

In the seventy-third episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in author and men's mental health consultant, Toni. For legal reasons, for the purposes of this pod, we refer to Toni by her pseudonym, Ella Brooks, which she used to write the book, 'The Right Thing to Do: Reporting Rape in Britain's Criminal Justice System'. Toni’s journey is so deep and so important tha...

In the seventy-second episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with writer Freya India. Freya opines about various topics including politics, culture and analytical psychology. She has written for outlets including Quillette, Areo, Spiked and Evie. In this episode we discuss how subconscious beliefs can affect your mental health, overcoming adversity, male body image and getting co-s...

We were delighted to welcome the first ever female guest onto our Mind On The Game series, Megan Hughes. Megan is currently playing for the Durham University Women's 2nd XI but has previously played for Leeds United Women in their academy as well as Yorkshire-based team, Guiseley Vixens. The importance of having a strong support network, juggling life with sport and managing her anxiety befor...

In this episode of Behind The Mic, we checked in with UK Soul and Disco artist, DROZ. Sam as he is otherwise known hails from Essex, where there is a vibrant disco scene currently flourishing. Before embarking on his journey as DROZ, Sam was in another long-running Essex band called Beach For Tiger. We discuss his journey in BFT and going solo, big stage mishaps and authenticity in the music indus...

In the seventy-first episode of The Just Checking In Podcast, we checked in with Olivia Foster. Olivia is a producer, director and writer. Olivia began her professional career in journalism but now works largely in branded content and podcasting. In this episode we discuss Olivia's professional journey, work-life balance, redundancy stigma, imposter syndrome and classism in media. We also dis...