The Just Checking In Podcast

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...

In the thirty-seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to co-founder of mental health non-profit Mad Millennials, Charlotte Brockman. Charlotte is also a professional solo performing artist, who performs under the moniker 'CHAR'. Charlotte was kind enough to invite us to speak at the launch event of Mad Millennials in December 2018.In this pod, we discussed the Mad Mille...

In the thirty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Service Level Operator and long-time friend of Vent, Tim Gibson. Tim and our Founder Freddie Cocker have known each other since childhood and Tim was keen to share his journey and what he's gone through to get to where he is today. In this pod we chatted about Tim's regret at not having friends at school he could ta...

In the thirty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Vent Champion and stand-up comedian Graeme Rayner. Graeme has been one of Vent's biggest supporters since we started this platform and his mental health journey is an inspiration to so many in his local community and beyond. In this pod we discussed his stand-up career so far, the first ever performance he did, comedy id...

In the thirty-fourth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to mental health advocate Ash Ledran. Ash is the Founder of mental health platform Op_n. Op_n provides its audience with inspiration, resources and tools to help them feel safe expressing mental health issues that affect our day-to-day lives. Op_n gives people a platform to share their story and has built a community of mental h...

In the thirty-third episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we thought we'd do something a bit different. Everyone who listens to this podcast has been affected in some way by COVID-19 or Coronavirus as it’s more commonly called. It has swept across most of Europe and has already cost the lives of ten of thousands of people. In these moments, we can quite easily feel disconnected from the wo...

In the thirty-second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to Headteacher of ThornHill Community Academy School in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, Matthew Burton. Matthew came into a bit of fame through a little show called ‘Educating Yorkshire’, which was broadcast on Channel 4 in September 2013, after which he became affectionately known as 'Mr Burton' to the wider public. The sho...

In the thirty-first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to mental health advocate Sam Evans. Sam works in the pharmaceuticals industry in his full-time job but when one of his friends from University tragically took his own life, he felt compelled to do something. Since that moment, Sam has done multiple successful 'Movember' campaigns, raising thousands of pounds for Movemb...

In the thirtieth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to videographer, photographer and Venue and Events Bar Manager in the live music venue industry, Colm Brett. Colm is also Founder of Colm Brett Visuals. where he shows clients and his audience the world through his lens. In this pod we discussed Colm's work as a events professional, the venues he has worked at and how they help...

In the twenty-ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Vent Champion Paola Bombo.'Paz' as she is affectionately known to her friends is a Data Analyst and also former first team and club captain at Kings College London (KCL) University Women’s Rugby Team. In this pod we discussed her rugby journey from picking up a rugby ball for the first time at University to becoming...

In the twenty-eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to UK DJ, Jack Sirkett. Jack is a regular DJ on the London and UK touring circuit and was the first contributor to our 'Behind the Decks' feature, which gives a voice to DJs and producers who wish to share their mental health experiences in the music industry or outside it. Jack is also Founder of London not-for-profi...

In the twenty-seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to men's life coach Eldridge Cooke. We met Eldridge at an event run by the Whole Man Academy and we knew from speaking to him for five minutes about his story that we wanted him on the Pod. Originally from East London, Eldridge's journey is remarkable and not one constrained by stereotypes placed upon him when he was...

In the twenty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to youth worker and Founder of Nottingham-based community project, Helping Kids Achieve (HKA), Keiren Thompson. Helping Kids Achieve offers young people the opportunity to engage in sports, particularly basketball which Keiren coaches, as well as other interactive activities such as arts and crafts, and music, with the aim of kee...

In the twenty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to guitarist in East London Rock band Cavalcade, Jack Campbell. Cavalcade first came to Vent's attention through their single 'Blueness Is A Heavy Stone' and the mental health themes which were present throughout the record. To mark the launch of that single, we did a More Than A Record interview with the band abou...

In the twenty-fourth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to youth worker Shane Tewiah. Shane is a Lead Key Worker for high-risk young people, working with them on a daily basis to change their lives and make sure they do not take the wrong path in life. In this pod we spoke about the life-changing work Shane does on a day-to-day basis and the issues the young people he works with are...