Who are you and what’s your podcast about?

We are Evie and Claudia and our podcast is about bowel and bladder conditions! We want to break the stigma around discussing these issues, so we always use humour as the backbone to our chats and interviews (we hope!)

What was the first podcast you ever listened to?

Evie: The first podcast I ever listened to was My Favourite Murder with Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff! I still listen every week.

Claudia: Mine was My Dad Wrote a Porno. I was gutted when it ended, it was always my weekly pick me up.

Why did you decide to start podcasting in the first place?

Evie: I wanted someone to talk to about my various toilet mishaps and I couldn’t believe it when Claudia mentioned off-hand one day she’d been struggling with IBS and had had to sit in the toilet at the theatre for the whole show. I had no idea one of my closest friends and I had never shared our experiences with each other and wondered how many other people could benefit from these types of conversations. So, naturally, I asked Claudia if she’d like to broadcast our issues worldwide.

Claudia: I’ll be honest, when Evie came to me with the idea of creating a comedy podcast on bowel and bladder issues I was so nervous that I had to go to the bathroom. The irony was not lost on me. But once we put our first episode out there it was not only cathartic, it was heartwarming to see how many other people were going through similar issues. It felt like a no-brainer to keep creating more episodes.

Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?

Evie: I love Kathy Burke’s When There’s a Will, There’s a Wake. The format of the show enables the guests to be funny, whilst also often covering personal and human issues, which is something Claudia and I would like to emulate. I’ve also loved Elis James and John Robins’ How Do You Cope? and have taken great inspiration in managing difficult conversations and how to ask the most interesting questions.

Claudia: I became obsessed with Dolly Alderton’s podcast Love Stories because it quite literally felt like receiving a hug. That’s what I wanted to put out into the world. If we were going to create a podcast I wanted our listeners to feel comfort from our humour and the stories we shared. What has been the most rewarding thing about this process has been receiving messages from listeners who have resonated with The Poodcast in that very way.

Who’s your dream guest for the podcast?

Evie: Sadly, it was Deborah James. Her strength, resilience and humour during her illness was nothing short of astounding and we tried so hard to speak to her before she died.

Claudia: I would love to get Jameela Jamil on the podcast. Not only because I love her podcast I Weigh and think she manages to tackle really sensitive issues with such heart and ferocity but also because I hear she has some of the funniest poop stories in the biz.

Which episode would you say is the perfect introduction to your podcast?

Evie: It’s hard to say, but I think the conversation with Lauren Mahon about bowel cancer was a really enlightening one. At the risk of sounding like a narcissist, starting with a ‘Just the Poo of Us’ special is also good, to see if you can stand our voices as we feature in every episode!

Claudia: I agree a ‘Just the Poo of Us’ is a good place to start or I still have a particular fondness for our episode with Billie Anderson (S1 Ep 13), it’s a good mix of total silliness and a very real delve into the life of somebody with a bowel condition.

Where can the Pod Bible readers find out more about you?

We have an Instagram page which is @the_poodcast and we are both discoverable on social media @eviekillip and @claudiacam. Please join our Poo Crew, we’d love to have you!

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POD BIBLE: Who are you, what is your podcast called, and what’s it about?
DAVE COTTRELL: My name is Dave Cottrell, I am a mindset & mental health coach who got into this line of work as a result of living with Type 2 Bipolar disorder my whole life. The podcast is called Master The Mind, Master Anything and it is about 3 things: helping people to better understand and work with their mindset and mental health, highlighting other people who are doing great work in this area, and sharing stories, both personally and through guests of lived experiences with mental health.

PB: Why did you decide to start podcasting in the first place?
DC: The podcast was originally setup as a 4 part personal development podcast called Your Progress is Our Passion. There, I would focus on training, nutrition, mindset and community, what I consider to be the four pillars of health. Within about 6 months I decided to refine it down to the mindset and mental health aspects, as I believed the training and nutrition sides were being handled better by other shows.

PB: What’s the first podcast you ever listened to?
DC: Ben Coomber Radio

PB: Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?
DC: Ben Coomber, Richard Nicholls, Gary Vee, Joe Rogan

PB: Who’s your dream guest for the podcast?
DC: Probably Derren Brown, his shows were what first got me intrigued in how the mind works.

PB: What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt so far as a podcaster?
DC: Don’t use video at the cost of good audio!

PB: Which episode would you say is the perfect introduction to your podcast?
DC: Ep 99. Dave Talks About Deliberately Pushing Your Comfort Zone

PB: Where can the Pod Bible readers find out more about you?
DC: Mindset By Dave on most social medias including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Twitch or at mindsetbydave.com

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POD BIBLE: Tell us a bit about yourself.
DARREN KIRBY: Six years ago I was an overweight, stressed out city worker and a colleague suggested that we all enter a triathlon for a laugh. After completing that first triathlon, I became hooked. Over the following years I entered multiple triathlons and discovered the benefits of nutrition, educating myself, and managing to lose 28kg in the process. I then moved on to Ironman and am now in training to qualify for the Ironman 2020 World Championships in Kona! I am so passionate about health and fitness and how it has turned my life around, that it’s now my mission to share the knowledge that I have gained with other middle-aged men and Dads and show them that they, too, can do it. It doesn’t have to be complicated or time consuming, once they embark on the journey and they will feel better in all areas of their lives.

PB: What is your podcast called and what is it about?
DK: It is called The Fitter Healthier Dad Podcast and its purpose is to provide informative, unbiased information to Dads and men about fitness, health and well-being matters to help inspire and motivate them on their health and fitness journey. The idea is to keep it as simple as possible and to give the Dads actionable tips to take away and implement into their daily life so that they can start to feel the benefits immediately. 

PB: Why did you decide to start podcasting?
DK: After setting up the Facebook community, I realised there were a lot of Dads seeking advice on how to improve their fitness and health. I wanted to get information out to these Dads in an easy to digest format. I already enjoyed listening to podcasts. Podcasting is a great medium that you can listen to whilst commuting or going out for a walk. It is the perfect solution for busy people, like my audience. 

PB: What is the first podcast you ever listened to?
DK: Great question; it was The Doctor’s Kitchen by Dr Rupi.

PB: Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?
DK: High Intensity Health with Mike Mutzel, Dr Chatterjee’s Feel Better Live More podcast, and The Doctor’s Kitchen.

PB: Who’s your dream guest for the podcast?
DK: Dave Asprey from the bio hacking company Bullet Proof.

PB: What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt so far as a podcaster?
DK: Just to not be too scripted and structured, and to let the conversation flow.

PB: Do you work alone or as part of a team? Why does this work for you?
DK: I very much work as a team. It works as I just wouldn’t be able to record and produce all of the shows and all of the other content which goes with it.

PB: Which episode would you say is the perfect introduction to your podcast?
DK: I would say start from episode 1 and work your way through them!

PB: Where can the Pod Bible readers find out more about you?
DK: At Fitterhealthierdad.com or through my socials: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

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