The TAPE Podcast Network

Why should I listen? Ask us Anything is an open and honest podcast about youth homelessness, recorded and produced by young people that have experienced hostel living and living on the streets.  In the podcast we’re going to share some real life stories from how we became homeless to how we shave (do we really use a chainsaw??). We want to change people’s opinions, to tell people what it’s really...

This podcast features interviews with Billy and Huw, staff members at the Llandudno base of Blind Veterans UK. These interviews have been conducted as part of a Heritage Lottery Funded project, which aims to 'Bring Stories to Life' and encourage creative response work based on the experiences of veterans and the archive of stories and images from the work of Blind Veterans UK. You can acce...

A series where I, Niall Jones, play video games with guests and chat about mental health!   The idea is to bring awareness and the conversation around mental health to more people, and to show that it can be talked about in a relaxed manner. I can talk from my own experiences with anxiety and depression, and it's really inspiring hearing other people be open about mental health and talk about...

A series where I, Niall Jones, play video games with guests and chat about mental health!   The idea is to bring awareness and the conversation around mental health to more people, and to show that it can be talked about in a relaxed manner. I can talk from my own experiences with anxiety and depression, and it's really inspiring hearing other people be open about mental health and talk about...

A series where I, Niall Jones, play video games with guests and chat about mental health!   The idea is to bring awareness and the conversation around mental health to more people, and to show that it can be talked about in a relaxed manner. I can talk from my own experiences with anxiety and depression, and it's really inspiring hearing other people be open about mental health and talk about...

A series where I, Niall Jones, play video games with guests and chat about mental health!   The idea is to bring awareness and the conversation around mental health to more people, and to show that it can be talked about in a relaxed manner. I can talk from my own experiences with anxiety and depression, and it's really inspiring hearing other people be open about mental health and talk about...

This podcast has been created by young people who have used the services of Amethyst SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre). In their own words they have talked about finding the courage to speak out about sexual violence, coming to the SARC, talking to the police, going through the court process, the support they have had and how they have coped. We would like to thank all the amazing young people...

A series where I, Niall Jones, play video games with guests and chat about mental health. The idea is to bring awareness and the conversation around mental health to more people, and to show that it can be talked about in a relaxed manner. I can talk from my own experiences with anxiety and depression, and it's really inspiring hearing other people be open about mental health and talk about th...

A series where I, Niall Jones, play video games with guests and chat about mental health. The idea is to bring awareness and the conversation around mental health to more people, and to show that it can be talked about in a relaxed manner. I can talk from my own experiences with anxiety and depression, and it's really inspiring hearing other people be open about mental health and talk about th...

A special Fearless.org episode in partnership with Crimestoppers.  The episode explores the work of Fearless.org and goes on to look at issues related to 'county lines' crime.  Explaining what that entails and looking at its current place in the wider world of drug dealing and crime.  The podcast team speak to guests Geraint Williams (Fearless Outreach Worker), Steve Ridyard and PC Alyn Sm...

This episode of the TAPE Community Podcast is an Imagine Colwyn Bay special, bringing you an overview of the project and a taste of the heritage, culture and creativity on offer across the Bay of Colwyn.  Special thanks to all of the guests who made themselves available to talk to us and to Vinny, Nick and the the team for all their hard work producing the show.      Imagine Colwyn Bay: https://ww...

Hello and welcome to episode 4 of a 4-part series, recorded at the 2018 Llawn Festival. Llawn is a free multi-arts festival that takes place across Llandudno on one weekend each September TAPE has been part of the festival every year and in 2018 we took our podcast to the promenade and interviewed performers, members of the public and volunteers to find out what they thought about the festival So,...

Podcards from Llawn Welcome to episode 3 of a 4-part series, recorded at the 2018 Llawn Festival. Llawn is a free multi-arts festival that takes place across Llandudno on one weekend each September. TAPE has been part of the festival every year and in 2018 we took our podcast to the promenade and interviewed performers, members of the public and volunteers to find out what they thought about the f...

Welcome to episode 2 of a 4-part series, recorded at the 2018 Llawn Festival. Llawn is a free multi-arts festival that takes place across Llandudno on one weekend each September. TAPE has been part of the festival every year and in 2018 we took our podcast to the promenade and interviewed performers, members of the public and volunteers to find out what they thought about the festival. Here is the...

Podcards from Llawn Welcome to episode 1 in a 4-part series, recorded at the 2018 Llawn Festival. Llawn is a free multi-arts festival that takes place across Llandudno on one weekend each September.  TAPE has been part of the festival every year and in 2018 we took our podcast to the promenade and interviewed performers, members of the public and volunteers to find out what they thought about the...

Hello everyone, this is episode 22 of the TAPE Community Podcast and our guest in this interview is Nathan Prosser from Heartland Coffee in Llandudno. We hope that you enjoy the podcast. Thanks to Craig, Debbie, Roisin, Ian T, Nicole and Steve for their amazing work on this interview with Nathan. Many thanks to Jenni for suggesting this interview.

To mark M.E awareness week and the forthcoming release of M.E, Myself and I episode 1, the group spoke with Maliha, a 16-year-old, who recently was diagnosed with M.E. In the episode Maliha discusses obstacles faced so far, hopes for the future with treatment and how she became involved with episode 1 of the show. To find out more about the show visit: facebook.co.uk/metapefilm For more informatio...

To mark M.E awareness week and the forthcoming release of M.E, Myself and I episode 1 - Isolation, the group chatted with Julie, a parent of a child diagnosed with M.E. In the episode we talk about the challenges her child faced and those she had to face as a parent. If you have been affected by anything spoke about within this episode please visit the following sites for help and support: https:/...

To mark M.E. awareness week and the forthcoming release of M.E. Myself and I episode 1 - Awareness, the group spoke to the cast and crew to find out what inspired the creation of a scripted show based around M.E and what challenges it posed the creators. To find out more about the show visit: facebook.co.uk/metapefilm For more information about M.E: https://www.actionforme.org.uk http://www.measso...

Hello and welcome to episode 21 of the TAPE Community Podcast. For this episode we spoke with Mark Sciberras from the John Lynne Karate Academy in Colwyn Bay. We hope you enjoy this fantastic conversation, recorded at TAPE in April 2018. Dont forget to like, share and subscribe!  

Episode #20 of the Conwy Community Podcast features an interview with Celia Lewis who came in to speak with us about the Connect Forum, an advocacy project supported by Conwy Connect. The conversation contains some really useful information about the way in which the forum supports people and how to get involved. Enjoy!

Welcome to episode 19 and a fantastic chat with Liam from Theatre Clwyd. It was great to hear about the working taking place in this wonderful theatre and the amount of opportunites they are creating for people across the community.   Enjoy!

Bangor University student, Bethan Mardsen approached TAPE to support a radio production module for her course work. We were happy to help, of course, and are pleased to present Bethan's work here as a bonus episode of the TAPE Community Podcast. The episode features TAPE CEO, Steve and Head of Film, Andy, discussing their work and the ethos behind the work of the charity. The episode also feat...

Welcome to our first podcast of 2018 and a fantastic conversation with David Evans, co-owner of Dylan's restaurant. David came to speak with the team at the end of 2017 as he and his team were gearing up for xmas. Don't forget to like and share and help spread the word  - it all helps to support this project and the work of TAPE Community Music and Film. Enjoy!

Welcome epsiode 16 of the newly renamed and better than ever, TAPE Community Podcast. This very special episode was recorded live at the Learning Disability Wales National Conference in Newport, where Tom, Craig, Neil and Steve set up camp to capture this fantastic two-day event. Speical thanks to Arriva Trains Wales for providing us with free transport to and from Newport and to everyone who cont...