Who are you and what’s your podcast about?

I have three decades of experience spanning the corporate, public and non-profit sectors, in an effort to help others and make the world a little better. In 2023 I launched The Corporate Activist with the intention to grow the corporate activism movement by creating awareness of how corporations, or even small and medium sized businesses, can engage in social impact and political issues. On the show I speak to people working in social impact as business owners, researchers and academics to better understand what corporate activism actually means, and how it’s progressing and more that needs to be done.

I believe the corporate sector has a huge role to play in addressing the urgent social, environmental, and geopolitical problems we face today. On the Corporate Activist we aim to give advice and best practices for how companies can get involved with authenticity, intelligence and impact.

What’s the first podcast you ever listened to?

I listened to This American Life originally as a radio show which helped introduce me to the world of podcasting. I also remember loving Start Up from Gimlet, which got me really interested in the podcasting industry in general.

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

I just love the accessibility of the format, both for listeners and for makers. It allows you to dive into the topics that you are passionate about, and helps connect you to others who share that passion, anywhere in the world. I know corporate activism is a bit of a niche topic, but having a podcast on the topic allows me to find and build the community of people who also care about the role, responsibility of corporations in addressing today’s most pressing challenges. I love hearing from people who enjoy the podcast, it gives me a great deal of hope and inspiration.

Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?

I love How I Built This, which really goes deep into the entrepreneurial process both from the personal and professional perspective. I also enjoy In Good Company recently which is a shorter format, but always has challenging and unexpected conversations with the world’s top business leaders. And of course, I love a podcast like Off Menu that can make you laugh out loud.

Who’s your dream guest for the podcast?

Such a good question because it is a long list. I actually had the chance to meet Anita Roddick (founder of the Body Shop) many, many years ago and was so inspired by her, she would have been a great guest. But it is also great to see a new generation of young entrepreneurs who approach their businesses as a way to do good in the world like Aurora James.

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt so far as a podcaster?

At the beginning I struggled a bit with figuring out what message I wanted to share with my audience. By putting out the episodes, finding the right guests, and having the conversations helped me understand and refine the purpose of the podcast. Learn by doing!

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

The first episode Season 2, ‘Making Business Good’ with guest Giles Gibbons was a great conversation about how the original concepts of corporate social responsibility got us to where we are today and how we can move forward in sustainable ways.

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

the-corporate-activist.captivate.fm and we are at Corpactivist on Instagram and at stanceadvocacy.com.

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The inspiration for starting a podcast is intrinsically personal – Tom Davies has used his own journey as the foundation for his highly regarded Proper Mental Podcast, a show which leaves no stone unturned for mental health. Tom has always been beautifully open about his own experiences:

“I started Proper Mental to create the sort of platform that I needed when I was struggling. Initially it was going to be a short series of conversations but it seemed to resonate with so many people it made more sense to start making a weekly show.

In 2016 my mental health declined to the point of collapse and I experienced a breakdown. I didn’t tell anyone what was happening to me. Mental health just wasn’t on my radar and I’d never heard anyone I could relate to talk about being poorly. I didn’t have the words to describe what was going on, I didn’t know who I could tell if I did. I thought I was going ‘Proper Mental’.”

Tom’s audience continues to grow and the national award nominations are also starting to roll in – but Tom makes it clear that the outreach of the podcast is the most rewarding part of the process.

“It wasn’t until I started speaking openly about my mental health and listening to others talk about their own experiences that I could really start working towards recovery. Speaking to so many people has given me an incredible understanding of my own mental health journey and a fascinating insight into what other people are going through.

I make the podcast so that anyone who listens might feel less alone, get a better understanding of their own experiences or gain insight into the experiences of others and maybe find out about organisations, support systems or self-care techniques that they might not know much about.”

As with any aspect of mental health, Tom has to skilfully and humbly steer the conversations with his guests.

“It feels like a real privilege to be able to hold space for my guests and the fact that they trust me with their stories is an honour I will never take lightly. I recently recorded an episode with a street artist, and former soldier called Jay Wheeler, who was medically discharged. It was incredibly moving and I couldn’t be prouder of how we navigated such a challenging story. Another episode that was an incredible experience was one I recorded with my wife. We talked through my experience with mental ill health from her perspective and the effect it had on our family and that resonated with a massive amount of people.”

The Proper Mental Podcast has plans to continue, and Tom is also putting a lot of time into further outreach efforts.

“I did my first live show last year, it was really well received and a lot of fun. I’m currently in the process of pulling together everything I’ve learned from almost 100 conversations about mental health and putting it all into a talk that I’d like to deliver to schools, workplaces or at events. I try to introduce my listeners to charities and organisations that they might not be aware of and speak to experts about different aspects of support and self-care so anyone listening can get a better idea of what’s out there.”

Listen to Proper Mental on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other popular podcast apps >>

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I’ve curated (or should I say ‘prescribed’) a selection of seven podcasts that cover different conditions. Whether you’re personally affected by an invisible disability or know someone who is, these shows serve to raise awareness and cultivate understanding.

Invisibly Ill

In 2023, three Kiwi women in their thirties started a podcast on the ups and downs of their respective experiences with invisible illnesses simply because they couldn’t find one. And in fact, there aren’t a lot of shows out there that don’t focus on one specific disability, or that aren’t affiliated with charities or support groups, which is why I think this is an ideal starting point for anyone seeking understanding and connection in their journey. Laura, Jenny, and Maeghan cope with separate illnesses (post-surgery chronic back pain, GERD, and triple-positive breast cancer), but what is great is that they always find common ground in the challenges they face daily. From diagnosis to recovery and coping with side effects, they openly share personal stories and mental health updates, creating a safe space through sometimes hopeful, sometimes raw talk. If you’ve ever heard the dismissive phrase ‘but you don’t look sick’, or any of its variables (‘it’s all in your mind’ and ‘you’re probably just stressed’ being strong contenders), you’ll love this as much as I do. Listen now >>

The Sick Gaze

Healthcare can pose extra challenges for women, particularly those with chronic illnesses. That’s precisely why we need more podcasts like The Sick Gaze, which explores how long-lasting invisible disorders affect women’s well-being, relationships, and self-identity. The cover art is what first drew me in—because it literally is just that: art. The more I look at it, the more it reminds me of a pop art, female version of Edward’s Munch ‘The Scream’. The title of this show is inspired by Laura Mulvey’s feminist concept of male gaze, which I also think is brilliant. Hosted by Molly Dickerson, a student in Public Health and Medical Humanities, the show centres mostly on young people and opts for interviews over casual conversations. This podcast advocates for a fairer healthcare system by tackling not just gender but also racial disparities, another issue that is unfortunately frequently overlooked. I thought the ‘Hear Black Women!’ episode was a powerful and very important account on that topic. Listen now >>

The Neurodivergent Woman

About 15-20% of people are neurodivergent, so there is a good chance you might know someone who is. Michelle Livock, a clinical neuropsychologist, and Monique Mitchelson, a (neurodivergent!) clinical psychologist, reached a pivotal moment in their careers when they recognized the disparity between the high number of patients seeking their assistance for neurodivergence and the limited education they had received on the matter. When I listened to the first episode of the podcast, I found this take very refreshing, as it’s something of a rarity to witness health professionals openly acknowledge their limitations. I truly believe anyone who goes out of their way to learn something because they’re genuinely curious about it is likely to be great at passing on that knowledge in a way that will actually stick to your brain. There is evidence that women are more likely to be misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed for neurodivergence, and Michelle and Monique focus on bridging the gender gap by helping women to embrace their brain’s distinct wiring rather than feeling constrained by it. From Autism to ADHD and beyond, they delve into topics like identification, sensory regulation, education and expression. Listen now >>

Lessons in Dyslexic Thinking

Who said people with learning disabilities couldn’t be some of the smartest in their field? Dyslexia is often portrayed in a negative light, and it’s a real shame that we don’t hear as much about the unique strengths that come with dyslexic thinking. Lateral thinking. Visual memory. A knack for creative problem-solving. All things I could use more of, to be honest. Hosted by Kate Griggs, the founder of global charity Made By Dyslexia, Lessons in Dyslexic Thinking explores how dyslexic thinking can be harnessed to bring about positive change in our world, offering an uplifting perspective on this invisible disability. In every episode, Kate interviews accomplished individuals spanning a wide array of fields, ranging from chefs and make-up artists to CEOs and celebrities you might not have known were dyslexic, like Hollywood actor Michael Provost. One of the first episodes even focuses on how UK intelligence agencies use dyslexic thinking to protect the country! Need I say more? Listen now >>

A Bipolar, a Schizophrenic and a Podcast

A winning combination indeed! Just as the podcast title suggests, Gabe grapples with bipolar disorder while Michelle battles schizophrenia. On paper, this already sounds like an explosive cocktail personality-wise. But just wait until you hear Gabe and Michelle tease each other for 40 minutes straight. The two have known each other IRL for a long time, so together, they have the type of ‘frenemies’ banter (their words, not mine) that’s sure to keep you laughing. If you’re anything like me and serious discussions about difficult topics tend to exacerbate your pre-existing worries, this show is for you. The high energy and sense of humour brought by the co-hosts really balances out the gravity of the matters being tackled. Both of them are champions for mental health awareness on and off the mic, so they are also very knowledgeable and encouraging. You can really tell they have been doing this weekly podcast for many years—if you want to dig up the first seasons, you’ll find them tucked away in their website’s archive section! Listen now>>

CUTI

We’re all familiar with UTIs, but what about chronic UTIs? CUTI is a narrative, short podcast about Chronic Urinary Tract Infections, an illness predominantly affecting women that is often misconstrued or questioned by medical practitioners due to its recent acknowledgment. First of all, it’s really rare to find health podcasts that aren’t conversational. CUTI has a mix of heartfelt patient’s accounts, pretty ground-breaking expert insights considering how under the radar this disease is, and well-written scripted voiceover. I don’t have any links with the topic, and yet that storytelling element dragged me from the first episode, and I found myself wanting to learn more about this condition. Not only does this series underscore the misconceptions surrounding chronic UTIs, but it also addresses the significant waste of time and energy resulting from them, between misdiagnoses, dismissive treatment, and delayed recognition—an endless cycle that anyone with an invisible disease can relate to (yes, we’re all traumatized). Listen now >>

This Podcast Will Kill You

Ever wished to delve into the historical backdrop of a disease and unravel how it shapes our current understanding of it? If you’re a science nerd, or even a history nerd, you’re bound to love This Podcast Will Kill You. While not exclusively focused on invisible illnesses, this conversational podcast features numerous episodes addressing conditions like long COVID, vision impairment or lupus—lesser-known/more ‘recent’ diseases your GP might not be so knowledgeable about. Each episode of this show kicks off with a firsthand account from a patient and concludes with an exploration of the current global status of the disease and promising new treatments, ending on a positive note. Co-hosts Erin Welsh and Erin Allmann Updyke, both accomplished scientists, do a fantastic job at making medical research accessible, and even manage to sprinkle some humour along the way. When I first listened to the podcast, I couldn’t help but notice the similarities in dynamic and format with iHeart’s Stuff You Missed in History Class, and that’s a compliment because it’s one of the first podcasts I fell in love with. Listen now >>

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Who are you and what’s your podcast about?

We are Harleigh & Malaika, and we host Sonder & Salt – the weekly podcast for food lovers. We wanted to create a space to explore our individual relationships with food and how our unique experiences influenced our preferences, opinions and seemingly insignificant food choices.

M: I’m a casual content creator, but I would love to do it full time one day. Over the years I’ve had a YouTube channel, a blog and even hosted weekly cocktail hours on Instagram live. My content is always rooted in my love for food whether it’s eating out, travelling to eat & explore or sharing recipes of my favourite meals.

H: Same for me really. If I bump into someone who says they recognise me I just say, ‘probably from the internet!’

What was the first podcast you ever listened to?

H: Another Round which was a Buzzfeed production hosted by Heben and Tracy. It was the highlight of my week and their drunk segment at the end used to give me the giggles when I was working on my dissertation. I still follow Heben on X and her recent commentary on the Beyonce album makes me want them back in a studio together so badly!

M: Food, But We Digress with Alex & Joshua. I found Alex on YouTube & fell in love with the in depth conversations about very specific ingredients and food topics. Some of the best episodes were about their favourite pasta shapes or debating whether it’s better to eat rice with a spoon or fork!

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

M: Harleigh will say I gave her no choice, but I would say it was meant to be!

H: We found each other on social media from our food blogs, developed a friendship and felt that there wasn’t a food centred podcast that you didn’t need to identify as a “foodie” to engage with.

Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?

M: I was really inspired by Alex & Joshua on Food, But We Digress. The conversations have always found the right balance between being entertaining and informative which is something we like to do. Although we’re not a guest based podcast, Comfort Eating with Grace Dent is a good example of having really intimate conversations with guests about their relationships with food and the things they love.

H: I love the interview style on The Sporkful and how when he travels to meet guests it really feels like you’ve gone with him. I mostly use Science Vs by Wendy Zukermann for any food science information on the podcast.

Who’s your dream guest for the podcast?

H: Claire Saffitz! Without a doubt. Her YouTube videos make me feel like she’s baking in my living room, so I need to have her chatting along with me in the studio.

M: I’d love to sit down with Staney Tucci or Chishuru’s head chef Joké Bakare – she’s the first black female Michelin-starred chef in the UK.

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

M: I’d say ‘Can you cook jerk chicken in an oven’ featuring Melissa Thompson.

H: ‘Food Love Languages’ is one of our most popular episodes so I usually suggest people start there.

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

Find us on Instagram,, X and TikTok at @sonderandsalt. For more of us individually, come over to our Instagrams @harleigh.reid @malaikamalz.

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Who are you and what’s your podcast about?

My name is Klaudia Mitura and I am a work psychologist and the Learning and Development Manager at the Science Museum Group, with a purpose to boost happiness in the workplace. I love exploring new scientific insights, but find these can often feel overly complex, with no real application to the realities of our daily life. I therefore started The Happiness Challenge podcast in 2020 with a mission to test-drive the best happiness hacks that science has on offer, and share what I have learnt.

What’s the first podcast you ever listened to?

The first podcast that I ever listened to – and is still one of my favourites – is Squiggly Careers; a podcast by two inspirational women who share tips for having a successful career. I love this podcast because it is fast, practical and effective, helping me to navigate the often confusing world of career development.

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

Like so many others, back in 2020 the pandemic cut me off from family and work which was very tough – so I decided to use my training as a Psychologist to discover what science can tell us about the art of happiness. In other words, I knew that I could not make any of my circumstances go away but I just wanted to find out how to feel a little bit happier, even for a few minutes a day.

I called a friend who was also going through a challenging time, and I invited her to go on a happiness journey with me by practising one science-based happiness habit a week. To be honest, it was my friend who really wanted to learn about podcasting so we agreed to record our conversations by sitting in our wardrobes (for better acoustics of course!)

That’s how my experiment of applying the scientific research on happiness to my daily ups and downs turned into a podcast: The Happiness Challenge.

Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?

I like knowledge based podcasts that give me practical tips to make change that I am after. Squiggly Careers as mentioned is definitely one, followed by the CIPD podcast and Tilted: A Lean In podcast. I often listen to podcasts when commuting to work so they have to be the right length with something practical for me to think about.

Who’s your dream guest for the podcast?

I would love to interview Shawn Achor, researcher and the author of the book The Happiness Advantage who with a huge wealth of research shows that happiness leads to success not the other way around as we tend to believe. Shawn’s book was one of the first ones I picked up on the science of happiness many years back and definitely shaped my thinking about fulfilment in life.

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt so far as a podcaster?

The format of the podcast needs to work for you so don’t be afraid to come up with a format that suits your personal purpose. It took me some time to figure out the right structure for me but once I landed on the current format of publishing three linked episodes where I am speaking to a leading expert, putting their tips to the test and sharing my findings (and feelings), I truly became the explorer I always wanted to be!

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

Start with my new Happiness Reset Campaign, which focuses on 25 bitesize practical, science-based hacks to create more happiness at work, in relationships and in your own skin. You can spend only a few minutes a day listening, and then try out something practical and see the results straight away. If you like this, I also recommend other related past episodes so you can dive deeper into topics that interest you.

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

Connect with me on LinkedIn where you can also join my newsletter or visit my website thehappinesschallenge.co.uk. And of course listen to wherever you get your podcasts!

Listen to The Happiness Challenge on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other popular podcast app >>

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If you are a loyal supporter of your football club then we’ve got you covered. All of our passionate hosts can provide informed analysis, lively debate and an inside look into your club. With the talkSPORT Fan Network, you’ll be up-to-date with the latest news, match previews, post-match analyses and transfer rumours.

Search talkSPORT Fan Network to find out more. The ultimate destination for true sports fanatics!

LEAGUE ONE

BLACKPOOL – Seasiders Podcast

BOLTON WANDERERS – Trotter Chatter

PETERBOROUGH UNITED – The Yellow Block

BARNSLEY – Reds Report

DERBY COUNTY – Rams Talk

LINCOLN CITY – The Stacey West Podcast

WYCOMBE WANDERERS – Heroes of HP12

CARLISLE UNITED – The Blue Army Podcast

LEAGUE TWO

STOCKPORT COUNTRY – Scarf Bergara Wore

WREXHAM – Rob. Ryan. Red.

MANSFIELD TOWN – Mansfield Matters

SWINDON TOWN – The Loathed Strangers

AFC WIMBLEDON – The Wombles Had A Dream

MK DONS – The MK1 Podcast

WALSALL – Wallsall Fan TV

BRADFORD CITY – The City Vent

SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE

ST MIRREN – Misery Hunters

WOMEN’S SUPER LEAGUE

ARSENAL WOMEN – Inside The Red and White

Listen to these podcasts on your favourite podcast platform or to find out more search talkSPORT Fan Network. If you are a podcast creator and want to get involved with the Network then please contact James Rowe at talkSPORT.

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We spoke to host Micky Simpson to find out more about the podcast, and being part of the talkSPORT Fan Network…

Why did you decide to start That Millwall Podcast?

During lock down myself and Omer missed the chats before and after football down the pub or on the way to games etc. So we thought let’s try and make it happen by starting a Live Friday night stream talking about Millwall and getting live comments from other like minded fans. This then grew into what we have today with a large listener base, more live streams and social content and pre-recorded shows and it just keeps growing, with more Millwall fans finding us.

From left to right: Omer, Ben Green, Micky, Stephen Jones, Chris Chapman.

Why did you join the talkSPORT Fan Network?

We were the first to sign up and knew it would be a great place to help us reach a much wider audience with tips and advice they could give us regarding marketing and promoting our show. They are the biggest sports radio company in the world and when they need a Millwall Fan’s opinion, hopefully it’s our phone they call. It’s still early doors, but we are looking forward to the things they have planned, which are really exciting and will help our show grow – but I don’t think we are allowed to mention those just yet!

What has been the best thing about being part of the Fan Network so far?

Meeting other like-minded creators and finding out the ideas that work to help make our listeners and viewers experience even better.

There are some really cracking shows and teams within the Fan Network across the Championship and hopefully a few of us will sample the promised land of becoming a Premier League Podcast one day, ha-ha. Expanding our knowledge and being able to get other club shows on to discuss upcoming games.

You recently hosted your first “That Championship Show” with a panel made up of some of the best Championship podcasters – what do you enjoy most about collaborating with other podcasters?

We got to host the very first one and it’s something we are looking to carry on. It was great to be able to ask a panel of championship, likeminded shows questions regarding all our clubs rather than only being Millwall based questions. Plus it was great to have a wider live audience and the audience members that came on to talk too. Also, we hope it gets us in front of more people and you never know one day in the future it could become a proper show maybe on talksport 2 or even the Talksport app.

Aside from your own podcast, what’s your favourite football podcast to listen to?

Love a listen to The Price of Football and Not The Top 20 plus all the other shows on the talkSPORT fan network too.

Listen to That Millwall Podcast on your favourite podcast app, or to find out more search talkSPORT Fan Network. If you are a podcast creator and want to get involved with the Network then please contact James Rowe at talkSPORT.

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We ask Katie Mc to tell us more about the indie podcast that came runner up in the ‘moment of comedy gold’ category…

Who are you and what’s your podcast about?

Hello, I am Katie Mc the creator and host of Single Sounds. I am 27, live in London, single and like the majority of people overwhelmed, frustrated and uninspired by the modern dating landscape. This is where my idea for Single Sounds stemmed from, I have been on too many bad dates from dating apps and put this down to knowing nothing about the individual I was matching with. I started Single Sounds to create a new fun and authentic method of dating. I interview anonymous singles and the listeners of the show can write in to date my guests if they like the sound of them. As I like to say this podcast is for people who have too much personality for a dating app.

What was the first podcast you ever listened to?

A friend introduced me to Girls Gotta Eat, a US-based dating and relationships podcast and this is still my favourite show today.

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

I absolutely love podcasts and believe in the strong sense of self you can get from them, so I thought it was perfect for a dating medium. I was convinced that bringing dating profiles to life in an interview format would be a much better way of communicating someone’s needs and wants when it comes to finding a partner.

Did you take inspiration from any podcasts before starting?

Truthfully – no. The structure of my early episodes came from popular dating app prompts and the current episode structure comes from my dad’s advice that for a long-term happy relationship, you need the 3 A’s “acceptance, adventure and affection”. However, I was inspired and continue to be inspired by many female UK-based podcast hosts to be creatively brave and just start such as Emily Clarkson, Alex Light, Deborah Frances-White, Rubina Pabani and Poppy Jay.

You recently came Runner-up at the IWPA – which episode can we listen to your award-winning comedy gold?

My submission for the award was taken from Episode 48 ‘The one with the porn date at the Tate’ released 10th January 2023.

What’s the secret to good podcast comedy?

Something I didn’t anticipate when starting my podcasting journey was how much humour and entertainment would be in each episode of Single Sounds. The dating stories shared are always truly unique and often hilarious as well as learning about people’s quirks and unusual interests, hobbies, turn-ons, and turn-offs. I laugh constantly throughout each episode, and I think what makes good podcast comedy is how honest, raw, authentic, and ultimately relatable each guest is and the stories they share.

Listen to Single Sounds now on Apple Podcast, Spotify and other popular podcast apps >>

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If you are a loyal supporter of your football club then we’ve got you covered. All of our passionate hosts can provide informed analysis, lively debate and an inside look into your club. With the talkSPORT Fan Network, you’ll be up-to-date with the latest news, match previews, post-match analyses and transfer rumours.

Search talkSPORT Fan Network to find out more. The ultimate destination for true sports fanatics!

COVENTRY CITY – Sky Blues Extra

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN – And He Takes That Chance

HULL CITY – The Hull and Back

IPSWICH TOWN – Blue Monday

LEICESTER CITY – Leicester ’til I Die

LEICESTER CITY – Leicester Fan TV

MILLWALL – The Millwall Podcast

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE – Green & White

QUEENS PARK RANGERS – W12 Podcast

ROTHERHAM UNITED – New York Talk

SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY – The Wednesday Week

SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY – Wednesday ‘Til I Die

SOUTHAMPTON – Total Saints Podcast

STOKE CITY – Every Step Along The Way

SWANSEA CITY – Swans Cast

WATFORD – Do Not Scratch Your Eyes

WEST BROMWICH ALBION – Albion Analysis

Listen to these podcasts on your favourite podcast platform or to find out more search talkSPORT Fan Network. If you are a podcast creator and want to get involved with the Network then please contact James Rowe at talkSPORT.

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Why did you decide to start the Always Wolves Fan Podcast?

We started the podcast in memory of our friend Bill, who sat next to us at Molineux for many years and featured regularly on my YouTube channel. He died suddenly of Bowel Cancer and one of the things he always said as we said goodbye at the end of a game was Always Wolves so we started and named the podcast in his memory. Since then we also rebranded completely including our YouTube Channel and Website to Always Wolves.

You were a winner at The Football Content Awards – what would say is the secret to football podcast success?

I don’t know if there is a secret but I think the main thing is just to be yourself, be real. We always try to involve fans from all backgrounds genders, ages and views. Also talk about the key issues but have a bit of fun & laughter doing it. I think that resonates with most people.

Why did you join the talkSPORT Fan Network?

They took out all the costs of our hosting and offered a chance to earn revenue from both ads and sponsorship, which has really helped support the podcast, along with the promotional help on the station and marketing opportunities like this interview. But the main thing for us, was being their only Wolves Fan Podcast and being part of the talkSPORT Fan Network would only enhance our brand and listeners.

What has been the best thing about being part of the Fan Network so far?

Being their Wolves Fan Podcast we are very proud of that and that you can always pick up the phone to James Rowe at talkSPORT who runs it. We also look forward to being on talkSPORT as their go to as and when they need a fans view on an important Wolves topic.

Aside from your own podcast, what’s your favourite football podcast to listen to?

Quite like the MOTD Top 10 that’s always interesting and a laugh.

Listen to Always Wolves on your favourite podcast platform or to find out more search talkSPORT Fan Network. If you are a podcast creator and want to get involved with the Network then please contact James Rowe at talkSPORT.

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Who are you and what’s your podcast about?

I’m Laura Broderick and my day job is not at all podcast related – I’m a partnerships manager working with architecture and built environment companies. I’m also a mum to two young kids and my podcast, Mother of All Solutions, is all about careers and caring – conversations with parents about their work and family lives, as the juggle is real!

What was the first podcast you ever listened to?

One of the first was definitely The Guilty Feminist – it was in 2018 and my friend recommended it. I still think friend recommendations are a great way to share and find out about podcasts.

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

I was on maternity leave with my second child and was having lots of conversations with other mums about the stresses of working around your kids – being kept in the loop, finding flexible roles, securing childcare etc. I felt it was important to record and share those stories – and luckily I had a friend who already had a podcast and said he would help me get started. That was 4 years ago.

Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?

Well, I like lots of podcasts – comedy, news, culture, companion podcasts. But in terms of inspiration for my own I am really inspired by how the Doing It For The Kids podcast support parents and what they produce for their listeners. It’s a special community.

Who’s your dream guest for the podcast?

That’s hard as I really like speaking to lots of people, including ordinary parents. I would love to do more mini series focusing on mothers who aren’t typically spotlighted, and have more time to get to know them and put their voices/experiences into something really special. But it would be pretty cool to interview Jacinda Ardern as a dream guest!

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

I have a new trailer that hopefully communicates what the podcast is about, so start with that. And if you would like to hear a range of voices and sounds – mums, dads, campaigners, an MP – try The March of the Mummies – I really enjoyed making that one in Newcastle. Or if you prefer a good old chat I just interviewed Vicki and Lauren from the TV show Sewing Bee!

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

I’m on Instagram and Twitter X as @SolutionsMother and I have a new website (still a work in progress) that’s motherofallsolutions.com and would love people’s ideas and feedback.

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If you are a loyal supporter of your football club then we’ve got you covered. All of our passionate hosts can provide informed analysis, lively debate and an inside look into your club. With the talkSPORT Fan Network, you’ll be up-to-date with the latest news, match previews, post-match analyses and transfer rumours. Search talkSPORT Fan Network to find out more. The ultimate destination for true sports fanatics!

ARSENAL – The Gooner Talk

ASTON VILLA – My Old Man Said

BRENTFORD – Beesotted Brentford

CRYSTAL PALACE – Back of the Nest

FULHAM – Cottage Talk

BOURNMOUTH – UTCIAD (Up The Cheers In All Departments)

BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION – Seagulls Social

BURNLEY – No Nay Never

LUTON TOWN – Oak Road Hatter

MANCHESTER UNITED – Talking Devils

NEWCASTLE UNITED – Talk of the Toon

NOTTINGHAM FOREST – Red Side of the Tent

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR – Spurs Chat

WEST HAM – The West Ham Way

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS – Always Wolves

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Who are you and what’s your podcast about?

I’m Matt Barr, and I make a podcast called Looking Sideways, in which I interview people from the world of action sports and other related endeavours, as my unofficial tagline has it.

Although as a listener once said in a review they left, “Looking Sideways is ‘just’ about action sports in the same way that Moby Dick is ‘just’ a book about a load of blokes in a boat chasing a whale”. Which is the kind of slightly poncey, highfalutin’ literary metaphor I can get behind (and frequently employ on the show).

What was the first podcast you ever listened to?

Probably Guardian Football Weekly. I’m a football fan, and I still listen to a lot of football podcasts, and that was what initially got me hooked. I still listen to it every week to this day.

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

A couple of reasons really. Firstly, I just thought it was a good idea to try and do something slightly cerebral based around action sports. I’ve been working in that industry since the mid-90s, and when the digital shift came in the early 2000s, the media in the industry was decimated pretty quickly, and replaced by a lot of lowest common denominator view-chasing clickbait. Which has it’s place, for sure, but I always thought there was room for something a bit more thoughtful. A podcast like Looking Sideways seemed like the perfect vehicle for it.

I was also pretty bored, after twenty years of working as a journalist, of having to battle to get my ideas published. So I thought I’d cut out the middle man and just do something where I got to unapologetically explore my own ideas. Six years later, I continue to be completely amazed at how into it people are, and how loyal my audience is.

Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?

Scriptnotes was really what gave me the idea for Looking Sideways. I was writing a film script at the time, and I was impressed with the way presenters John August and Craig Mazin were so unapologetically geeky and incredibly open and generous about their craft and knowledge. I also loved the way they involved their similarly geeky audience, to create a real sense of community. That was a big influence when I decided to start Looking Sideways.

Who’s your dream guest for the podcast?

Probably somebody like author Jon Krakaeur, who wrote Into Thin Air and Into The Wild, I’ve wanted him on for years. He’s a passionate snowboarder and backcountry skier, as well as somebody with a quietly looming influence over outdoor culture. Musician Ben Howard is also somebody I’d love to chat to, mainly because I’m lucky enough to count him as a friend, I’ve been asking him for years and he always says no, and I know he has a brilliant story that would surprise people.

I’m always being asked to interview people such as Kelly Slater or Tony Hawk, but there are plenty of big shows out there that do that, so I’m not too interested in that personally.

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

I’d say my conversation with astronaut and surfer Christina Koch, soon to be the first woman to go to the moon, is perfectly representative of what I’m trying to do with Looking Sideways. Christina is a passionate surfer who spent her spare time on the ISS taking pictures of her favourite surf shots from orbit. So I contacted her through Nasa and asked if she’d be up for a chat. She did and we had this incredible conversation about how it felt to spend 328 days in space, the moral implications of space travel, and how exactly you take a photo of Pipeline while travelling at 17,000 mph on the International Space Station. So ‘action sports’ are just a way into something bigger and more interesting, which is why I’ve been so fascinated and into surfing, skating and snowboarding my whole life.

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

My Substack page www.lookingsideways.substack.com would be a great place to start. Switching everything that back in June 2022 was pretty transformative for the podcast, as it was a way I could combine the audio with writing. I also began to offered paid subscriptions, as I’ve always been pretty militant about not having awful, sub local radio adverts that everybody skips on the show to pay for it. So Substack has been brilliant for me.

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Who are you and what’s your podcast about?

My Name is Andrew Flewitt, and I am the creator and host of Queer I Am, The Podcast. The podcast is about celebrating and amplifying voices in the Queer community.

What was the first podcast you ever listened to?

The first podcast I was dedicated to listening to was Happy Place, by Fearne Cotton; the interviews are always so interesting, and I love her style when she is talking to the guests about topics which are sensitive by nature, I took a lot from this.

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

I love speaking with people, and listening to inspiring stories, and always had the dream of being a host or an interviewer of some kind. When I moved to Brighton, I was having incredible conversations with people in the queer community, and it felt like a good idea to put these two things together and start Queer I Am. Queer culture and history is so interesting and important; I wanted the podcast to provide an opportunity to amplify underrepresented voices and give the listener something new.

Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?

Happy Place for sure, but I also love other Queer podcasts like Coming Out Stories and The Log Books – they are so interesting engaging, and I wanted Queer I Am to feel like that too.

Who’s your dream guest for the podcast?

I have few, but I would love to chat with Sir Ian McKellen, someone who has been such an instrumental part in moving queer history forward.

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

There are so many to chose from, and they are all brilliant! One of my favourites was in Season 2, with Bethan Roberts, Author of My Policeman, which was released as a film last year. Bethan was lovely to talk to, and is such an ally of our community.

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

They can check out my Insta and Twitter @fleweyactually. My website is www.fleweyactually.com and the podcast is available on all major streaming platforms.

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Whenever I hear someone claim “I am so obsessed with this podcast and I want everyone to know about it!” I have to add it to my queue, but even more so when it’s a independent show. Subterraneans was Suchandrika Chakrabarti’s Podcast of 2022, and her description of the eerie monologues about London, combined with the social and political issues that surround housing in the UK, intrigued me. I recently got around to listening to the new series, and immediately contacted the creator, James Thompson, to find out more…

What’s your podcast elevator pitch?

The first words I wrote in my design document were “NPR-style overproduced podcast about cryptids”, but it’s evolved a little since then. Subterraneans is a show about the strange creatures and forgotten stories that live underneath the bloody, violent heart of capitalism. It’s a mix of history and folklore, scored to nightmarish synths and haunting echoes, which drags you under the earth with it. It is not for the faint of heart, but it finds moments of hope in this dark place; in stories of resistance, of joy, and of solidarity. Let’s join hands and warm ourselves amongst the dirt.

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

I am a writer and a musician, so podcasting is a natural fit for my style of storytelling. It also lets me play audio games with the listener; since everything you hear on the show comes from me one way or another, I can completely control the experience, dropping strange and unsettling sounds in and out in a way that’s hard to avoid. I want to frighten people on the bus.

Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?

As per the original design document, I wanted to do a version of This American Life or S-Town that takes folklore and horror seriously, in order to pull the rug out from under you. I’m always trying to borrow legitimacy from the scripted podcast medium, from serious journalism and embedded writing, and every time I get an email from someone asking for more details about some aspect of a story or my research then it makes my entire week. My biggest inspiration, in that way, is actually found footage horror; Occult (2009) has a direct line to my interests with the show.

Where do you find the inspiration for your stories?

Dreams, nightmares, and long walks. Truthfully, many of the subjects come to me when I see an interesting building or architectural feature and start walking down the garden path in my mind. I also have a close-knit and wonderful group of friends & loved ones who keep me grounded and send me strange happenings from around the city; without them, I simply couldn’t do it. My other major cultural influences would include Junji Ito, Mark Fisher, Karl Marx, Judith Butler, Rei Kawakubo, Jordan Peele, Park Chan-wook, and Kim Ki-young.

Why podcasting? What is it about the medium that you like?

Musically speaking, I’m a textural thinker; it’s the reason why I love harsh noise music. There’s something about thick, swirling, woozy textures washing over a listener that just feels so satisfying and evocative to me. Podcasting lets me explore this type of feeling while giving listeners an entry point and an anchor in my voice, in a way that I think mirrors the type of layered and complicated stories I want to tell. Gradually layering in complexity on top of complexity, leaving doors open, and disrupting the flow of sound with the unexpected or uncomfortable; that’s something you can really achieve very powerfully through an audio medium.

Also, it’s cheap and I can do it entirely by myself. That’s important.

Can you give our readers a point of entry? Is it best to start at S1 E1, or can they dive in at any point?

I normally link to S1E4 for new listeners. It’s about super basements in Kensington and Hampstead, and the strange sounds you can hear from beneath when exploring the dilapidated properties on Billionaires Row. That said, almost every episode is self-contained, so you can run them in order or jump around depending on your personal interests!

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