Real Folk with Jo Burke
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -Inspiring life stories from amazing people you've, probably, never heard of.
Jo chinwags with guests from diverse backgrounds and delves into their lives so far. Guests include actors, adventurers, comedians, dancers, artists, singers, filmmakers, foster carers, authors, entrepreneurs, linguists and more.
Who would we be without our stories? Sharing, listening and learning about our experiences is the essence of being human.
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Episodes
15. Benjamin Bankole Bello - Character comedian President Obonjo
February 20, 2024 12:28 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBJo's back with more Real Folk. Put your feet up and join Jo for an intriguing and thought provoking chat with 'accidental' comedian, Benjamin Bankole Bello, who has spent more than a decade honing his comic character, President Obonjo, African Dictator of LAFTA Republic, who became a social media viral sensation. Check out his millions of views on TikTok, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Jo and Ben discuss his rise and almost complete destruction in an industry they both love. Unbe...
14. Anna Kennedy OBE - Autism educator and Strictly star
April 01, 2021 15:36 - 53 minutes - 74.2 MBKick back in your favourite comfy chair and join Jo and Anna chatting about autism awareness, Strictly Come Dancing and meeting the Queen. Anna shares the story of her children's diagnosis. What led her to set up two specialist schools, a college, a residential home and Anna Kennedy Online. She is also known as Autisms answer to 'Simon Cowell' (she's not sure that's a good thing) owing to the fabulous annual competition she created called 'Autism's Got Talent'. Jo and Anna are massiv...
13. Amanda Egan - Author, fundraiser and creative
February 17, 2021 22:22 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBAmanda Egan, author of 'Diary of a Mummy Misfit' and many more, chats with Jo about her writing process, lockdown life and her latest creative adventures. Tune in for an exclusive preview of an AMAZING song from the musical based on her utterly fabulous book 'Stilettos and Stubble' set in a drag club. Composed and sung by Alan Penman, written by her husband. We simply CANNOT let Covid19 stop 'Stilettos and Stubble the Musical' from happening. You will feel the same once you've heard ...
12. John Fleming - Comedy connoisseur and blogger
February 08, 2021 08:49 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBJo chews the fat with comedy connoisseur, blogger and founder of the infamous 'Malcolm Hardee Awards', John Fleming. They discuss great writers, naked balloon dancing, how he ended up being co-author of Malcolm Hardee's book 'I Stole Freddie Mercury's Birthday Cake' and of course life in general. Check out John's blog 'So it Goes' here: www.thejohnfleming.wordpress.com
11. Alison Knowles - Emotional wellbeing therapist and author
January 24, 2021 23:44 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBEmotional wellbeing is critical during these challenging times. Jo chats to the inspiring, Alison Knowles, creator of 'Ollie and his Superpowers', a book brand that helps both children and adults understand and control their emotions. Ali shares her story of dyslexia, having left school with nothing but the word 'stupid' ringing in her ears. Find out how dyslexia and Covid19 pushed her in directions she would never have imagined. If you are interested in becoming an Ollie Coach, are...
10. Lynn Rae - Make-up artist, physical therapist and pilates instructor
October 20, 2020 19:07 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBGrab a cuppa and join Lynn and Jo for a life affirming chat. Starting with Lynn's background as a make-up artist in the 80's, why she became a physical therapist and how she continues to manage her breast cancer diagnosis received in 2008. Find out what her biggest life lessons are and why she believes beauty truly is an inside job. Check out her website www.lynnrae.co.uk
9. David Shackleton - Linguist, actor, teacher
October 08, 2020 13:10 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBLinguist, actor and teacher, David Shackleton, chats candidly with Jo about attempting to take his own life, being a gay man in the 1960's, he also picks Jo up on a few of her own language faux pas. A fascinating journey into language, life and being true to yourself.
8. Pam Jones - Foster carer for 30 years, set up local charity to help the homeless.
September 30, 2020 09:44 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBUnstoppable, Pam Jones, popped into Custard HQ in Folkestone, to share the highs and lows of life as a foster carer for more than thirty years. Plus how and why she set up a local charity 'Helping the Homeless and Vulnerable' donations and details on Facebook. Prepare to fall in love...
7. Lee and Hartmut - Theatre entrepreneurs crowdfunding for the arts
September 21, 2020 07:21 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBLee and Hartmut set up Central Tickets in 2017. Like so many of us in the arts they were hit hard by Covid19. Incredibly, during the toughest of times, the dynamic duo went to enormous lengths to help performers, producers and theatre technicians to survive. Have a listen to how it all started and what they did, with the help of all their amazing members, to help the arts in 2020...
6. Kate Sheppeard - Australian opera singer, jewellery designer & teacher
September 16, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBHilarious natter with Australian opera singer, jewellery designer (KTCD Jewellery on Etsy) and teacher, Kate Sheppeard. They shoot the breeze about nightmare performances, imposter syndrome, anxiety, working at ENO and Sydney Opera House plus so much more...
5. Andy Elias - Indie filmmaker, actor, vlogger and teacher
September 09, 2020 07:31 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBJoin Jo for a natter with Andy about his love of the horror film genre, his indie film company 'Ciao Handy', the making of his award winning short, 'Life's a Bench' and how vlogging helped him recover from illness.
5. Andy Elias
September 09, 2020 07:31 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBJoin Jo for a natter with Andy about his love of the horror film genre, his indie film company 'Ciao Handy', the making of his award winning short, 'Life's a Bench' and how vlogging helped him recover from illness.
4. Lynn Ruth Miller
September 04, 2020 18:31 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MB86 year old American stand-up comedian, artist and author, Lynn Ruth Miller shares some of her amazing stories. Including starting stand-up aged 70, two failed marriages and coping with eating disorders...
4. Lynn Ruth Miller - American journalist who started stand-up comedy aged 70
September 04, 2020 18:31 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MB86 year old American stand-up comedian, artist, author and force of nature, Lynn Ruth Miller, shares some of her amazing stories. Including starting stand-up aged 70, two failed marriages and coping with eating disorders...
3. Joff Summerfield
September 01, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBJo's chats with Joff, at 'Custard HQ' in Folkestone, about his round the world trip that started and finished at stunning Greenwich Market, in South East London, with a multitude of adventures in between...
Joff Summerfield
September 01, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBJo's chats with Joff, at 'Custard HQ' in Folkestone, about his round the world trip that started and finished at stunning Greenwich Market, in South East London, with a multitude of adventures in between...
3. Joff Summerfield - Cyclist, engineer and round-the-world traveller
September 01, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBA modern day Phileas Fogg, if Mr Fogg had cycled round the world and taken a tad longer, owing to the height of his bike. Jo chats with Joff (at 'Custard HQ' in Folkestone) about his round-the-world trip that started and finished at stunning Greenwich Market, in South East London, with a few false starts and a multitude of exciting and hilarious adventures in between...
2. Manolis Emmanouel - Greek actor, voice over artist and director
August 30, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBJo catches up with Greek actor and friend Manolis Emmanouel. This is his first podcast so have a listen to this exclusive and find out about his role in Michael Winterbottom's film 'Greed', his unusual, unwanted admirer and some pretty huge life events...
2. Manolis Emmanouel
August 30, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBJo catches up with Greek actor and friend Manolis Emmanouel. This is his first podcast so have a listen to this exclusive and find out about his role in Michael Winterbottom's film 'Greed', his unusual, unwanted admirer and some pretty huge life events...
Manolis Emmanouel
August 30, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBJo catches up with actor and friend Manolis Emmanouel. This is his first podcast so have a listen to this exclusive interview and find out about his role in Michael Winterbottom's film 'Greed', his unusual unwanted admirer and some pretty huge life events...
1. Jackie Meade
August 28, 2020 13:36 - 48 minutes - 67 MBJo's first guest, recorded at her creative/gallery space 'Custard HQ' on the Old High St in Folkestone, is former Mayor of Folkestone - Jackie Meade. Find out about Jackie's Olympic Gold Medal, her brushes with 80's pop stars, her charity work and so much more...
Jackie Meade
August 28, 2020 13:36 - 48 minutes - 67 MBJo's first guest, recorded at her creative/gallery space 'Custard HQ' on the Old High St in Folkestone, is former Mayor of Folkestone - Jackie Meade. Find out about Jackie's Olympic Gold Medal, her brushes with 80's pop stars, her charity work and so much more...
1. Jackie Meade - Mayor of Folkestone, 80's rocker, charity fundraiser
August 28, 2020 13:36 - 48 minutes - 67 MBJo's first guest, recorded at her creative/gallery space 'Custard HQ' on the Old High St in Folkestone, is former Mayor of Folkestone - Jackie Meade. Find out about Jackie's Olympic Gold Medal, her brushes with 80's pop stars, her charity work and so much more...
Real Folk with Jo Burke Taster
August 25, 2020 10:29 - 1 minute - 2.27 MBGet a taste for Jo Burke's Real Folk featuring Joff Summerfield and Lynn Ruth Miller.