The Just Checking In Podcast

In the fifty-second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Georgia Coan. Georgia is a writer and producer who currently works at the BBC making podcasts for BBC News. She got her big break as a Digital Journalism Apprentice at the BBC and has had amazing support during her journey through the John Schofield Trust Mentor Scheme. Georgia’s journalism journey, grief, working-clas...

In the fifty-first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to Nick Davis. Nick is a musician, sometime actor and mental health advocate. He is also Founder of music therapy group 'Music From The Attic'.In this pod we discussed how the group started, his musical journey and his lived experience of alcohol addiction, depression and suicide. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow...

In this episode of Mind On The Game, we checked-in with Jay Williams. Jay is Second Team Men's Captain at Wanstead Cricket Club in North-East London. Jay and our Founder Freddie Cocker played in the same team throughout their childhood and teenage years. In this pod we discussed Jay's cricketing journey, the mental health responsibilities that captaincy brings, his mixed-race heritage an...

We're expanding the Just Checking In Podcast family again with the first episode of our new sports-focused series, 'Mind On The Game'. In this series, we'll check-in with men and women from across the sporting landscape. We’ll find out what sport means to them and the impact it’s had on their mental health, both positively and negatively. Each pod, we’ll discuss their sporting...

In this milestone fiftieth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we had to go big. So our Founder Freddie Cocker invited his best mate of over 23 years, James Lamb, onto the pod for a check-in. James is a HR professional and co-founder of the 'Goals Don't Move' Podcast, the self-described best Premier League podcast on the internet. In this pod we discussed how GDM started, James...

In the forty-ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to William Costello. Will is an Irish writer studying Evolutionary Psychology at Brunel University London. William has debated publicly at Universities around the UK about feminism, masculinity and gender/identity politics. Masculinity, the dating economy, incel culture and of course, a mental health chat are all on the menu. As a...

In the forty-eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to James Conlon. James talks openly about his mental health and the long-term bowel disease he lives with called Ulcerative Colitis. In this pod we discussed his mental health journey, his experiences being bullied in school about his sexuality and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow James o...

In the forty-seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to mental health advocate, teacher and theatre artist, Claudia Van-Nimwegen. We discussed Claudia's autism diagnosis, their non-binary journey, their love for theatre and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Claudia on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudi.van/TRIGGER...

We've got another new podcast series for you in this launch episode of 'Behind The Mic'.In these episodes, we'll be checking-in with a diverse range of solo artists, bands, songwriters and other performers across different music scenes in the UK and the world. Each pod, we'll discuss their musical journeys, their love for singing and songwriting and most importantly, the p...

In the forty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker spoke to one of his best and oldest friends, Alex Bartlett. Alex works and lives in North London as an accountant. Freddie and Alex have been in the same friendship group for 11 years and grew up together. In this pod we discussed the long-term knee injury which has had a significant impact on Alex's mental...

In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to Shaun aka 9th Floor Funk Apartment. We discussed Shaun's DJ and music production journey, managing a music career alongside a full-time job, his parents divorce, his dream of having his own 9th floor funk apartment and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow 9th Floor Funk Apartment on social media below: Facebook: htt...

In this episode of Behind The Decks we spoke to Elliot aka Snowdream. Elliot is a UK Future-Funk producer from Reading. In this pod we discussed his music production journey, music perfectionism culture, his identity as a bisexual man and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Snowdream on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/snowdreammusicInstagram: https://...

In the forty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to mental health advocate and Vent Champion, Sam Thomas. Sam discussed his experiences of bulimia, depression, alcohol addiction and his diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder. We also talked about the many years he has been tirelessly advocating for mental health awareness and male eating disorders, his coming out...

In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to Eloise aka Rojon. Eloise has not been producing music for relatively long but her story is just as inspiring. In this pod we discuss how she got into music production, her classical music roots and her sexuality as a gay woman and how that has shaped her musical influences and her life to date. We also discussed her mental health journey, her experi...

In the forty-fourth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Brian Kapuku. Brian works full-time as a Financial Affairs Officer and is also studying part-time for a Graduate Diploma in Law. Since we connected with Brian through previous JCIP guest Shane Tewiah, Brian has been a big supporter of Vent on social media and has helped Vent reach new audiences, particularly in the black comm...

In the forty-third episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Writer for Huddersfield Town fan-channel, 'And He Takes That Chance'. In this pod we discussed Brady's love for writing and how he got involved with AHTTC. We also discussed his mental health journey, grief and the impact that losing his father to lung cancer at the age of 15 had on his life, exercise and the is...

In this episode of Behind The Decks we had our first female DJ and producer on the pod! Her name is Leah aka LP Giobbi. LP is a producer-DJ-music director-synth warrior goddess who cares just as much about mental health as she does performing and supporting other amazing female producers in the music industry. When she’s not collaborating or touring with the likes of Sofi Tukker or UK producer Jax...

In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to French R&B producer Yann aka Pastel. In this pod, we discussed Yann's musical journey as Pastel, the anxiety and imposter syndrome he felt before his first ever DJ set, evolving his music identity and being inspired by Disclosure and Bondax. We also discussed Yann's mental health journey, dealing with his mum and dad divorcing from a y...

In the forty-second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to Vent Champion Charlie Roebuck. Charlie is a former professional cricketer for Yorkshire County Cricket Club and now works as an Operations Manager. In this pod we discussed his cricketing journey, the impact that long-term injuries can have on a players mental health and dressing room culture in the game. We also discussed Cha...

In the forty-first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to journalist Natalie Morris. Natalie is Senior Lifestyle Writer for the Metro UK. In this pod we discussed Natalie's journalism journey, breaking into the industry as a black woman, her series 'Mixed-Up' and the emotional and mental toll that reporting on COVID-19 and the recent George Floyd protests against polic...

In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to Connor aka Mr. Wax. Connor is a UK electronic music producer. He started his music production journey in the UK Jungle scene before becoming captivated by two genres from the internet music scene known as Future-Funk and Vapourwave. In this pod we discussed his journey as Mr. Wax, his love of Future-Funk and why in the last two years he decided to m...

We're expanding the Just Checking In Podcast with the first episode of a brand new series, 'Behind The Decks'.In these podcasts, we'll be checking-in with DJs and producers from the UK music scene and beyond, discussing their musical journeys, their artistry and most importantly, the person behind the decks. The first special guest we go behind the decks with is Australian R&am...

In the fortieth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Nikhil Patel. Nikhil currently works as a secondary school English teacher and Head of Year at a school in Doha, Qatar and is the second Public Sector Hero we have had on the Just Checking In Pod. In this pod we spoke about Nikhil's teaching journey, issues affecting his pupils such as knife crime and social media and being...

In the thirty-ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to broadcaster, journalist and practising NHS GP, Dr Radha Modgil. Radha is co-host of BBC Radio 1's Life Hacks Podcast alongside Katie Thistleton. She was the presenter of the CBeebies show 'Feeling Better', highlighting the importance of talking about emotions for young children and the BBC Bitesize series ‘Exam...

In the thirty-eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to father and son duo, Andy Kaye and George Kaye. Andy is Managing Director of AKLD Training Limited, where he delivers professional coaching and training qualifications to clients across the country. We discussed the work he does with AKLD and how mental health and well-being has become a bigger part of the training he deliver...