The Two Of Us

Michelle Rodrigues talks about how her art-making has helped her to process complex feelings including imposter syndrome.  Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Dean Atta talks about his journey with drag, the layers of meaning in what we choose to wear, teaching and his YA novel 'The Black Flamingo' Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Journalist, documentary-maker, novelist and writing tutor Sue Walker discusses her relationship with place, her approach to mentoring her writing students during these difficult times of Covid19 and her journey into and through novel writing.  Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Photographer and writer Marie Smith  discusses her photography project 'Whispering for Help' which explores the experience that women of colour have of mental health, the process of editing and using participant's text testimony.    Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

A full length show where writer and multi-disciplinary artist  Malika Booker discusses the relationship between mourning and celebration, and reads a profound and moving poem written during lockdown. Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Poet Chip Hamer reads from this new Flipped Eye pamphlet ' A Class Act'. Naomi and him talk socialism and solidarity. Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Poet Charlotte Ansell reads a powerful poem about racism in the UK. She talks about her work as a child psychotherapist and how poetry can help us through trauma. Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Poet, artist and podcaster Lizzy Turner  talks about her diagnosis of OCD, the emotional honestly she enjoys with her beloved husband David, and reads from her recent publication,  Home Practice. Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Writer Esther Poyer talks about what it means to be of service to others and shares some personal wisdom on self-compassion. Naomi Woddis and Alba Frederick conduct interviews exploring the impact the worldwide pandemic has had on creativity and mental health.  Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Poet Mona Arshi talks about the value of learning to listen, the links between her work as a Human Rights lawyer and her poetry, and the hope she has in her daughter's generation. Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Poet and curator Carlos Mauricio Rojas talks about their journey into poetry, reads a piece and dissects their poetry process at this present moment.  Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Peter Kahn reads from his collection Little Kings  and discusses finding his calling as an educator. He talks about love and friendship, and the power of forgiveness.  Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Abi Palmer reads from her wonderful book 'Sanitorium' and discusses disability narratives in the time of a pandemic, the rewards of gardening and why floating offers her freedom from physical pain.  Naomi Woddis and Alba Frederick conduct interviews exploring the impact the worldwide pandemic has had on creativity and mental health.  Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien...

Adrian Lawrence talks about witnessing the impact of racism on his family in the 1970's, also an exclusive listen to Adrian's timely (and most excellent) new track, 'Strange Daze' - lyrics here . Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg    

In the height of lockdown Naomi interviewed writer and musician Anthony Joseph . We talk about his love of the sonnet and he shares some beautiful new work reflecting on the relationship he had with his father. In this special edition series Naomi Woddis and Alba Frederick conduct interviews exploring the impact the worldwide pandemic has had on creativity and mental health.  Originally broadcast...

Disruptive embroidery artist Nicole Chui talks about using her work to amplify hers and others' voices, normalising freelance life and how being physically active is so important to her. Website: https://www.nicoleemmapearlchui.com/ Naomi Woddis and Alba Frederick conduct interviews exploring the impact the worldwide pandemic has had on creativity and mental health.  Originally broadcast on Reel R...

Yoga teacher Dina Cohen talks about the challenges and rewards of teaching online during the global pandemic. In this special edition series, 'The Two of Us SHORTS', Naomi Woddis and Alba Frederick conduct interviews exploring the impact the worldwide pandemic has had on creativity and mental health.  Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brien - Citóg  

Director of Reel Rebels Radio , Alicia Graham, talks about the history of community radio and why giving people a voice is so important to her.  In this special edition series, 'The Two of Us SHORTS', Naomi Woddis and Alba Frederick conduct interviews exploring the impact the worldwide pandemic has had on creativity and mental health.  Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Music : Gavin O'Brie...

Writer and publisher Nii Ayikwei Parkes shares his love for the editing process, growing up in a family where both science and the arts were equally cherished, and explains how he deals with adversity.  In this special edition series, 'The Two of Us SHORTS', Naomi Woddis and Alba Frederick conduct interviews exploring the impact the worldwide pandemic has had on creativity and mental health.  Show...

Artist and writer Barbara Storey  talks about discovering the artist in herself in later life and what this has meant for her self esteem and sense of purpose.  In this special edition series, 'The Two of Us SHORTS', Naomi Woddis and Alba Frederick conduct interviews exploring the impact the worldwide pandemic has had on creativity and mental health.  Originally broadcast on Reel Rebels Radio Musi...

University student Amber Kirwan talks about the experience of  living back at home after the autonomy of her first year at university. In this special edition series, 'The Two of Us SHORTS', Naomi Woddis and Alba Frederick conduct interviews exploring the impact the worldwide pandemic has had on creativity and mental health.  Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick Originally broadcast on Reel Re...

DJ, Dancer, Interdisciplinary artist and Director of Pulotu Underworld, Shakaiah Perez talks about embracing her layers of heritage, managing mental wellbeing during lockdown and where her creative focus is at the moment. The Two of Us began on Reel Rebels Radio.  In this special edition series, 'The Two of Us SHORTS', Naomi Woddis and Alba Frederick conduct interviews exploring the impact the wor...

Paloma Tendero talks about how she interweaves photography and sculpture in her art, and the transformative power of pain.  The Two of Us began on Reel Rebels Radio.  In this special edition series, 'The Two of Us SHORTS', Naomi Woddis and Alba Frederick conduct interviews exploring the impact the worldwide pandemic has had on creativity and mental health.  Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick...

Musician , producer, record label owner, and journalist Will Sumsuch talks openly about balancing his different work roles , his relationship with deep house music and starting therapy.  The Two of Us began on Reel Rebels Radio . Naomi Woddis and Alba Frederick conduct interviews exploring the impact the worldwide pandemic has had on creativity and mental health.  Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Fr...

Playwright, producer and performer Dzifa Benson examines the duality in her work and talks about an exciting new project about Black classical musician and composer, Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The Two of Us began on Reel Rebels Radio . In this special edition series, 'The Two of Us SHORTS', Naomi Woddis and Alba Frederick conduct interviews exploring the impact the worldwide pandem...