Hyper Local Celebrity
170 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsEach week Singing Harpist Sam Hickman tells you all about her week, her work and her life. You will learn what it takes to be a free-lance musician in the gig economy.
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Philo Sophia
June 03, 2019 13:03 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThis week it's Philo Sophia! A fabulous day full of networking, workshops and a concert all in the Old Print Works, Birmingham! This event was put on by the delightful Eleanor Turner (@Eleanorstrings on social media and http://www.eleanorturner.biz/ ) and was supported by Camac Harps Wales (Telynau Vining)! Thanks to everyone who's attended and everyone who was a guest on the podcast this week! If you have any 'advice you wish you knew 5 years ago' you'd like to share find me on twitt...
Excuse Me Madame! I'm a Millionaire!
May 27, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBthis week same has several magnificent interactions with old white men, plays a wedding and watches Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle as well as as 'She's Gotta Have It' on Netflix.
I STAN SAM
May 20, 2019 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBThis week there is an intruder into the podcast studio and the whole world gets flip turned upside down! Philo Sophia is the 2nd June in the Old Print Works, Birmingham, get tickets to the concert here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2111668979122971/ Would you buy merch if we had merch? Leave a nice review I guess! BURN ALL YOUR BRIDGES!!!!
I Knew This Day Would Come w/ Rhian Dixon
May 13, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBThis Week Sam is older than the couple getting married, goes busking with a pedal harp and the delightful Rhain Dixon stops by for a chat in the garden! Philo Sophia tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/2111668979122971/ Rhian Dixon: https://www.instagram.com/redixonphotography/?hl=en https://www.forcemgmt.co.uk/rhian-dixon VOTE FOR HYPER LOCAL CELEBRITY AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS! https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote
As A Woman In This Industry
May 06, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThis week Sam tries running with her busking trolley, ponders what kind of Disney Princess she'd be and shares her social media antics. Come to Philo Sophia! 2nd June! https://www.facebook.com/events/2111668979122971/
Seemingly A Natural Talent
May 01, 2019 14:26 - 50 minutes - 47.1 MBLive Music Now Special! Live Music Now is a charity that runs concerts and workshops in care homes, schools and hospitals... they did NOT like me! :P
Keister Grass
April 22, 2019 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBThis week Sam's at the end of her rope until her whole life is turned around by a mysterious stranger. '5 Stars' Says the Independent 'Wow, what a twist' Says the Guardian 'I can't believe I waisted 35 minutes of my life on this garbage' Says your neighbour Jim, who clearly doesn't have your best interests at heart!
Signs of a Struggle
April 15, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBThis week Sam talks about chopsticks, Instagram pity follow-backs, and how nothing will ever be as bad as First Quarter 2017.
Is Brexit A Fetish?
April 08, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBThis week Sam does a concert, doesn't trust her gut, gets asked to work for free, has a heck of a week, goes to a trendy event, has a very long day, has a very long week, does her accounts for the last 4 months and also turns 26. What a week!
The Importance Of Snacks
April 01, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBThis week Sam gets Robbed, Watching a woman make a terrible decision and gets a buffet lunch in her Tupperware. Please tell a friend how much you dislike this podcast in the hopes they will hate listen and we will get more downloads....
I AM TIMBER
March 25, 2019 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThis week Sam is drunk on the podcast soooo look out everyone! It's gunna be messy! Lord above, does she have a WEEK! A WEEK!!!! NOT JUST A DAY BUT A FULL WEEK!
See You In 2020!
March 18, 2019 06:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThis Week Sam does a lot! she plays some gigs, makes some friends, plays at a wedding has a private green room! Really lives her best life! Consider yourself lucky!
We've Got Dinner Reservations
March 11, 2019 12:19 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBThis week Sam is a trash monster who terrible opinions... much like every week.
Fart In A Crowded Room
March 04, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBThis Week Sam talks about St David's Day, Sports, Cardiff Life Awards Drinks Reception, Netflix Rom Coms, the term 'Buzzing', and International Women's Day!
Stress Less! w/ Melin Edo
February 27, 2019 06:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThis Week Sam is Joined by Cardiff Designer Melin Edo to talk about Work, creativity and obviously where to get the best Coffee! You can find Melin on Instagram and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/melin_edo/ https://twitter.com/melin_edo?lang=en
Club 96
February 24, 2019 09:30 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBThis week is a LONG ONE! so buckle up because Sam does a lot of talking! (there are some fun clips from her Thursday gig) Sam lampoons other Cardiff based podcasts' sound quality , talks about her failed choir 'The Cardiff Consort' and her secret gig!!!
DON'T TOUCH ME!
February 17, 2019 06:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week Sam talks about religious men, funeral etiquette, Winter Depression, and the Police!
A Fierce Bitch W/ Tailor Green
February 13, 2019 06:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThis week Sam talks to drag queen, costumer, performer and wig god Tailor Green! It's a fun filled discussion about work and working from these two working girls! For more of Tailor Green: https://www.instagram.com/tailorgreen/ https://www.facebook.com/TailorGreenVintage/
Thank You, I Love You
February 10, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThis week Sam tries to keep it short but also gives herself lots of work to do afterwards by shouting out a bunch of things! Plugs and Links: Rhian Dixon's wonderful book 'The Floral Scene' http://www.blurb.co.uk/b/9263879-the-floral-scene?ebook=687543 Jannat Ahmed's Podcast Episode: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lucent-dreaming-w-jannat-ahmed/id1412581585?i=1000425628829&mt=2 Jannat's Fab New Podcast!: https://anchor.fm/somniloquy?fbclid=IwAR0HNODwvhw2i3EGDJvYT54f0biWa5QBr3C37...
Another Hundred People Just Took A Deep Breath
February 06, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThis Week On Hyper Local Celebrity, Sam Reviews the 2018 West End Revival Cast Recording of 'Company'... and hates it. If the gays can get married in your version of 'Company', Bobby can be the bisexual icon we all know and love. Essential Listening before the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVtg3AYAVek&index=2&list=PLAIcQhKc60SFDsiXCbZqDWfXOOB-KvHuU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myyoNc-11O8&index=5&list=PLAIcQhKc60SFDsiXCbZqDWfXOOB-KvHuU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h...
Light and Joy and Sunshine and the Hope and Promise of A New Tomorrow
February 03, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBEpisode 50 baby! This week Sam has a completely uneventful week filled with nothingness, she discusses Wedding Fayre Gossip, Amazon Lipstick, Cleaning her office, SEO for Musicians, and 'Pot Fillers'. Also Please listen to her other podcast 'Women Talking about Star Trek Voyager' available everywhere! Search 'WTASTV' on your podcasting app today! Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/caretaker-wtastv/id1450542581?i=1000428399072&mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/...
Is THIS my Prime?!
January 27, 2019 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBThis week Sam remembers she has an amazon prime trial still happening because she wanted to watch the Marvellous Mrs Maisle. She has a disagreement with a security guard, goes on a date and basically doesn't have a very eventful week but she turned up to work and that's all you can ask for this life! Also, Please tune in to her new podcast 'Women Talking About Star Trek Voyager' where ever you get your podcasts! and buy her album 'The Only Song In My Heart Is For You' wherever you get your...
Sam Hickman's Gross Bodily Fluids
January 20, 2019 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBThis week Sam talks about the new Betty Campbell statue and forgets the word 'Headteacher', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Campbell Gives a completely fictionalised account of the life and work of John Batchelor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Batchelor_(politician) And still has no idea what a Timing belt gage is, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timing_belt_(camshaft) Also there is gross talk about being sick, the netflix show Sex Education, and getting an MOT done. Have you ...
Waiting For People To Pay Me
January 13, 2019 17:03 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week Sam farts in a yoga class, buys groceries and just sort of has A WEEK!
The New Me Is A Monster
January 06, 2019 12:08 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBThis week Sam talks about her New Years in London, Bank account, life, work, her new career as a dehumidifier influencer and so much more.
I've HAD IT with 2018
December 30, 2018 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBThis week Sam gets in one last hurrah before the New Year.
But Make It Christmas
December 23, 2018 15:56 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBThis Week Sam learns to upload the right audio for the episode.
The Content I Put Out And The Nonsense That I Say
December 16, 2018 11:48 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBThis week Sam talks a lot... This week Sam talks about Her friends singing the podcast theme tune at her Christmas party, Cher not coming to Cardiff, Tinder, traveling, And Carley Rae Jepson among other important issues. Important thing: https://twitter.com/SaveGwdihw/status/1073353774020902913 Please submit comments to the Planning application for the demolition of Guildford Crescent.
Lucent Dreaming w/ Jannat Ahmed
December 12, 2018 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThis week Sam sits down with Jannat Ahmed from the creative writing magazine Lucent Dreaming. You can find out more and subscribe to the print and digital magazine at: https://lucentdreaming.com/ https://www.patreon.com/LucentDreaming https://twitter.com/lucentdreaming https://twitter.com/jannatwrites https://www.instagram.com/jannatdraws/
Unfinished Plywood
December 09, 2018 13:33 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBThis week Sam talks about going on Tour, pillows, hipsters cafes and I'm sure other things that I just can't remember or think were particularly important.
Hmmm, What Flavour!
December 02, 2018 16:58 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThis week is kinda a write off... let's just pretend it didn't happen and tune in next week for something better.....
SAUDI TRANS BEATS w/ Dancing Queer الراقصة المثلية
November 28, 2018 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB2nd DEC! 4pm-10pm, Gwdihŵ Café Bar! SAUDI TRANS BEATS! This week Sam is Joined by the incredible Shrouk El-Attar to talk all about the upcoming Saudi Trans Beats fundraiser: https://www.facebook.com/events/555677494862139/ As well as, The Big Queer Picnic, the Cardiff Queer community, TDOR and many many other wonderful things! You can find more at: https://www.facebook.com/DancingQueer/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dancingqueerofficial/ and twitter: https://twitter.com/Dancing_Quee...
Minor Inconveniences
November 25, 2018 17:39 - 22 minutes - 21 MBThis week Sam would like to plug: MarYtacular Fashion Show 30th Nov: https://www.facebook.com/events/1955092497912094/ SAUDI TRANS BEATS! 2nd DEC https://www.facebook.com/events/555677494862139/
Rudy Fleming: Unwashed Daddy w/ Crash Wigley
November 21, 2018 06:00 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBTHE LATE TO CULTURE CLUB PRESENTS: A STAR IS BORN! This week Sam is joined by friend and guest Crash Wigley to discuss the smash hit remake 'A Star Is Born', there are spoilers and neither can remember the name of Bradley Cooper's character.... There are a lot of factual errors but we're not the news so can't be help accountable because it doesn't matter, it's not science.
A Frank And Transparent Discussion On Money And Privilege In The Arts
November 18, 2018 16:09 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThis week is a lot. Sam is not great at articulating things, thoughts and feelings... sooo enjoy this nonsense. Love Live Anna Kendrick's Hilton Hotel Instagram Ads!
The Best Nachos In Cardiff w/ Jaz Liddell
November 14, 2018 06:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week Sam sits down with PHD student and professional transgender Jaz Liddell to discuss their work as a biologist, polar bear spotter, cake baker and rock enthusiast! You can find for of Jaz on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jazliddell Twitter: https://twitter.com/jazzedupscience?lang=en
The Tide Is Low But I Can't Let Go!
November 11, 2018 16:54 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThis week Sam talks about her very empty and pointless week! but she did go to Splott Beach, have a bunch of gigs, go to a fun party and learn lots of things professionally. She also trialled a new segment 'I've Had It!'... I don't think we'll do segments again...
Go For The Kitchen w/ Ben Marriott & Sarah Lynn
November 07, 2018 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThis week Sam is back with best friend and housemate Sarah Lynn as Co-host to talk to activist, performer and dental nurse Ben Marriott about his work, life and The Big Queer Picnic! You can find Ben at: https://twitter.com/artofstumbling And more about The Big Queer Picnic: https://www.facebook.com/BigQueerPicnic/?ref=br_rs And as always you can find Sam @SamHickmanMusic And Sarah is @SlynFTW
THEME TUNE IN FULL!
November 04, 2018 12:34 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MBa 4 minute version of the #HyperlocalCelebrity Theme song.
Winter Depression Is Coming
November 04, 2018 12:32 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThis week Sam talks about her all important legacy, how weird it is that she plays harp for a living, Winter depression and car insurance... It's not the best episode but hey, it's not the worst. Good luck!
IRIS-CAST: PART 5
November 02, 2018 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBTrigger Warning: Discussion about Sexual assault, homophobia, violence against women and trans people and rape. All week Sam Hickman and Rhian Dixon talk about the Iris Prize Film festival 2018 and all the films they saw!
IRIS-CAST: PART 4
November 01, 2018 06:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBTrigger Warning: Discussion about Sexual assault, homophobia, violence against women and trans people and rape. All week Sam Hickman and Rhian Dixon talk about the Iris Prize Film festival 2018 and all the films they saw!
IRIS-CAST: PART 3
October 31, 2018 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBTrigger Warning: Discussion about Sexual assault, homophobia, violence against women and trans people and rape. All week Sam Hickman and Rhian Dixon talk about the Iris Prize Film festival 2018 and all the films they saw!
IRIS-CAST: PART 2
October 30, 2018 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBTrigger Warning: Discussion about Sexual assault, homophobia, violence against women and trans people and rape. All week Sam Hickman and Rhian Dixon talk about the Iris Prize Film festival 2018 and all the films they saw!
IRIS-CAST: PART 1
October 29, 2018 06:00 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBTrigger Warning: Discussion about Sexual assault, homophobia, violence against women and trans people and rape. All week Sam Hickman and Rhian Dixon talk about the Iris Prize Film festival 2018 and all the films they saw!
THIS IS THE BAD PLACE!
October 28, 2018 11:42 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBThis week Sam plays on a boat with very low ceilings, it was surprisingly fun! Also, other random thoughts on charging your worth, mediation and trying to stop being a bitch.
I'm Very Smart w/ Shane Nickels (Theatre Producer)
October 24, 2018 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBThis week Sam is joined by Shane Nickels (Not the fitness Model... I know, I was sad about it too) to discuss everything from Theresa May coming out to 'Dancing Queen', what a theatre Producer does and Queer Arts Collective Cardiff. You can find more of Shane at https://www.instagram.com/shanenickels91/?hl=en https://twitter.com/Shane_91?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor And Find out more of FIO https://www.wearefio.co.uk/ And His podcast 'The Village' https://itunes....
Make Choices
October 21, 2018 14:43 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThis week Sam talks about her first professional audition in 3 years. But before that she rambles about how much she loves Riverdale, Lizzo and Angela Bassett. The audition talk is at 12 minutes in.
Good For You Renée Fleming
October 16, 2018 17:56 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThis week Sam is recovering from the Iris Prize Film Festival, and has some trash garbage thoughts about a certain Opera Superstar and legend which are truly too harsh. She also has a cough and an album out which you should listen to! Also, Renée Fleming is booked and busy she's not listening to boring podcasts from random Cardiff based Women... she has better things to do!
Sour Peach Cast, w/ Erica Rose, Chelsea Moore & Sarah Lynn
October 14, 2018 11:15 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBThis week Sam is joined by best friend Sarah Lynn as they talk to their iris prize filmmaker house guests Erica Rose and Chelsea Moore creators of 'Girl Talk'! You can find more at: https://www.sourpeachfilms.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ear360/ https://www.instagram.com/chelseaalisonmoore/ And Sarah is at: https://www.instagram.com/slynnftw/ As always you can find Sam at @Samhickmanmusic and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen!