The Good Listening To Show: Stories of Distinction & Genius
391 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating"If you tell your Story 'out loud' then you're much more likely to LIVE it out loud" and that's what this show is for: To help you to tell your Story - 'get it out there' - and reach a large global audience as you do so. It's the Storytelling Show in which I invite movers, makers, shakers, mavericks, influencers and also personal heroes into a 'Clearing' (or 'serious happy place') of my Guest's choosing, to all share with us their stories of 'Distinction & Genius'. Think "Desert Island Discs" but in a 'Clearing' and with Stories rather than Music. Cutting through the noise of other podcasts, this is the storytelling show with the squirrels & the tree, from "MojoCoach", Facilitator & Motivational Comedian Chris Grimes. With some lovely juicy Storytelling metaphors to enjoy along the way: A Clearing, a Tree, a lovely juicy Storytelling exercise called '5-4-3-2-1', some Alchemy, some Gold, a couple of random Squirrels, a cheeky bit of Shakespeare, a Golden Baton and a Cake! So it's all to play for! "Being in 'The Good listening To Show' is like having a 'Day Spa' for your Brain!" So - let's cut through the noise and get listening! Show website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com See also www.secondcurve.uk + www.instantwit.co.uk + www.chrisgrimes.uk Twitter/Instagram @thatchrisgrimes
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Episodes
Life, Laughter, Resilience and a Joyful Exploration of the Life-Affirming Psychology of 'Yes and...' & on Surviving a 'Showstopping' Aneurism on Stage, with Serial Fellow Comedy Improviser, Ruth Bratt
March 29, 2024 09:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBDelighted to welcome fellow Comedy Improvisation Performer, Writer, Actress & regular "Comedy Store Player", Ruth Bratt to The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. Ruth is the 1st 'new recruit' of "The Comedy Store Players" in the last 30 years of their close to 40 year history. Ruth was 'Passed the Golden Baton' to be in the show by Comedy Store Player Co-Founder Neil Mullarkey, who recorded a "Good Listening To Show" LIVE with me at the Bath Theatre Royal a few months ago. You can also Wa...
'Legacy: Life Reflections': A Tribute to Laurel and Hardy's Enduring Comedy Legacy. Laughing Through the Ages with Life-Long Super-Fan & Presenter of The Laurel & Hardy Podcast, Patrick Vasey
March 19, 2024 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBDelighted to welcome Patrick Vasey, Laurel & Hardy life-long Super-Fan & Presenter of The Laurel & Hardy Podcast, for a special 'Legacy: Life Reflections' episode in which we preserve the legacy & hare our mutual love and admiration for all things Stan & Ollie. Stan Laurel is my all time comic hero. I first encountered Stan on a Black & White TV set that hummed into action in Uganda at the age of 7. And to this day he still inspires me in all the work that I do through his innocence, kind...
Spinning Climate Crisis into Solution Focused Action through the Power of Storytelling & 'Climate Fiction' with Denise Baden, Professor of Sustainable Practice at Southampton University
February 29, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBA wonderful and thought-provoking voyage of discovery with Denise Baden, Professor of Sustainable Practice at Southampton University. Denise was 'Passed the'Golden Baton' to be in the Show by previous Guest, Paul Z Jackson. Denise is a luminary in the sustainability sphere and a pioneer in climate change discourse. She is also on the Forbes Official List as 1 of the world's top 68 Climate Leaders & Change Makers. Listen as she reveals the intricacies of her "Green Stories" initiative, a ...
Embracing Life's Currents with Gareth Dauncey, Architect & Founder of the Mood App, on Mapping Your Mood to Resilience, a Love of Cool Hats & the Joys of Swimming in the (Cold) Welsh Sea!
February 24, 2024 09:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBHave you ever wondered what it takes to rebuild not just a body, but a life? Gareth Dauncey, an Architect passionate about low-impact design and sustainability, joins us to share his journey of recovery and the power of maintaining routines, like his invigorating sea swims in the cold welsh sea. He opens up about the challenges he faced post-hip surgery and the morale-boosting connections that kept him afloat—reaching out to admired individuals like hat maker Mike Holmes. Our conversation ...
Founder Story: Swinging Back at Life's Curveballs with UK Health Radio CEO, Johann Ilgenfritz. From Heart Attack & Terminal Cancer Diagnosis, to now Providing Health Support for all, at the Helm of the World's Number 1 Talk Health Radio Station
February 22, 2024 17:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBThe extraordinary story of Johann Ilgenfritz CEO & Founder of UK HEALTH RADIO NETWORK LIMITED, 13 years on from surviving a terminal cancer diagnosis, with the power to #reframe his health diagnosis as a 'Health Opportunity' now informing absolutely everything that he does in helping others in all aspects of health, at the helm of the "World's Number 1 Talk Health Radio Station". It is my absolute privilege to be a fellow Presenter on his network. When life throws you curveballs, how do y...
'Brand Strand/Founder Story': Melanie Staunton, CEO of Communicate Training on Turning Napkin Scrawls to Reality Goals! A Journey of Communication, Empowerment, a real Zest for Learning & a Deep Rooted Passion for Helping Others to Communicate Better
February 19, 2024 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBEver find yourself scribbling down your dreams on a scrap of paper (or a napkin!) only to rediscover them months later? Melanie Staunton of Communicate Training did just that, and her story of transforming whimsical napkin notes into a tale of achieved aspirations will have you believing in the power of intention! As we chat with Melanie, a stroll down her memory lane in Hong Kong reveals the importance of mental clarity and the role of diverse cultural experiences in shaping her journey fr...
Skewering the Political Landscape through the Raser-Sharp Wit of Twitter Sensation, Comedian & Satirist, the Adorable Rosie Holt!
February 13, 2024 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBRosie was 'Passed the Golden Baton' to be in the Show by previous Guest, the Canadian viral sensation "Brittlestar: The internet's favourite dad!" Brittlestar's episode is here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1206005/13384586 Have you ever been so engrossed in a satire that you found yourself double-checking whether you're in on the joke? That's the genius of Rosie Holt – the comedian who could pass for an MP with her scintillating political parodies, leaving audiences unsure whether to laugh ...
A Life of Writing, Laughter & Ignoring His Father's Advice (Phew!) with "The Fast Show"s Charlie Higson: Comedian, Author, Podcaster, all Round 'Polymathic Pants' & Personal Comedy Hero!
February 08, 2024 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBIt's a 'Red Letter Day' here in the Good Listening To Show 'Clearing', as I welcome a personal comedy hero to the Show! Delighted to welcome Charles Murray Higson - aka Charlie Higson - born in 1958 in Frome and billed as "That man off of The Fast Show" and credited by The Daily Mail as being both "An idiot and a disgrace!" Charlie is life-long comedy foil of the likes of Paul Whitehouse, Mark Williams, John Thompson, Arabella Wier (& the now sadly departed Caroline Aherne) who together m...
"To Be Or Not To Be": Actor Robert Hands' Extraordinary Tale of Triumph Over Addiction, 10 Years on after his 3 Year 'Descent into the Abyss' after Self-Injecting with Cystal-Meth
February 07, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBImagine sitting down to a tale that's every bit as gripping as the highest stakes drama on stage, yet deeply personal and resoundingly human. That's what awaits you as we're joined by the Olivier Award-nominated Actor Robert Hands, whose life reads like a script filled with both critical acclaim and harrowing personal demons. The spotlight falls on his transformative battle with addiction and the pursuit of peace through spirituality, yoga, and meditation, offering an unflinching look at the...
Actress Joanne Howarth's Theatrical Voyage from Youth Theatre to the Globe Theatre with Passion plus a self-confessed 'Geekery' for Shakespeare to Power & Inspire her Along the Way!
January 29, 2024 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBDelighted to welcome Actress & Director Joanne Howarth to "The Good Listening To Show" Clearing. With many a Theatre & TV banger to her name, having performed at most of the major theatres in the land. Including 3 seasons at the RSC, one highlight of which was "The Alchemist" with Hugh Bonneville & David Bradley. She also played on TV opposite Sir Kenneth Branagh in "Wallander". And we have history! Joanne and I met way back when at the Salisbury Playhouse in a production of "Custer's Last...
A Life in The Theatre Family Spotlight with Actress Finty Williams, Daughter of Dame Judi Dench & Michael Williams: A Journey from Grief, Rehab & Sobriety to Love, Gratitude & the Joys of a Theatrical Family Life & Career
January 17, 2024 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBDelighted to welcome Theatre Aristocracy to "The Good Listening To Show" Clearing, as we welcome Actress Finty Williams, daughter of Dame Judi Dench & Micheal Williams. Finty was 'Passed the Golden Baton' to be in show, by her good friend and previous Guest, Actor, Director & Writer Brendan O'Hea, who has just co-written (with Dame Judi Dench) "Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent" You can also Watch/Listen to Finty's wonderful episode, recorded as a FaceBook LIVE here: https://vimeo.com...
Poetic Redemption, the Gift of a 'Second Chance' and a Mother's Unquestioning Constancy & Love: Overcoming Adversity & Shame to Inspire Future Generations, with Children's Laureate of Wales 2021-23, Connor Allen
December 19, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBHave you ever witnessed a person's life unfold like a phoenix rising from the ashes? That's what it felt like when I sat down with Connor Allen, the former Children's Laureate of Wales, to unearth the layers of his inspiring transformation. His past, laced with challenges, paves the way to an incredible journey of self-discovery and influence. Connor's candid recounting of his experiences, from a speech that altered his path to his moving work with young offenders, demonstrates the power of ...
"Hi-Diddly-Dee-the-Life-of-an Actor-Manager-for-Me!" with Theatre Impresario Neal Foster (Artistic Director of Birmingham Stage Company for 30+ Years) with many a Children's Theatre "BANGER" & Acolade to his Name!
December 16, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBDelighted to welcome Neal Foster "Actor Manager" in the age-old tradition! With the likes of Sir Richard Burbage of Shakesepeare's Lord Chamberlain Company & The Globe Theatre coming before him and modern contemporaries such as Sir Kenneth Branagh & Sir Mark Rylance et al since! Neal Foster and I were at The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School together circa many many years ago and it's an absolute delight to be reunited, here together in The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. This a wonderfu...
15 Year Old Motivational Sensation Adarsh Senthilnathan: A Tale of Persistence, Innovation & Youthful Inspiration - Plus the Fascinating Story of a 'Vortex Created with a Coffee Frother' in an Experiment to Remove the Oceon's Microplastics
December 14, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBGet ready to be fascinated & intrigued as I converse with my brilliant 15-year-old guest, Adarsh Senthilnathan. Adarsh got in touch with me out-of-the-blue from his school in Los Angeles, to ask if he could be my Guest to provide him with the platform he felt that he needed, on his mission to share his inspiration and lessons with the world. Not your regular teenager, Adarsh sets out to invert the idea that wisdom necessarily comes with age. Indeed I invite you to listen intently, as Ada...
Acclaimed Theatre Director Lucy Pitman-Wallace, Exploring the Creative Process: On the Nature of Ensemble, Rehearsal & the True Nature of 'Play' - Complete with Dogs in 'The Clearing' to Lead the Way!
December 07, 2023 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBPlease welcome acclaimed Theatre Director with many a 'Theatrical Banger' to her name, Lucy Pitman-Wallace. A life in the theatre and her love of Shakespeare in particular began for her at the tender & impressionable age of 8, when her mother ‘laughed in the face of getting a baby-sitter’ and took her to see a production of “Measure for Measure. Lucy’s passion for ‘dense texts’ in particular began from that point on. Lucy has Directed at the National and at the RSC and at many of the Natio...
Unlocking Your Potential with Henry Caplan & Sean Perlmutter from Pivotal Twist: Conquering Self-Limiting Beliefs & Inspiring Huge Personal Development & Growth for Leaders through Theatre & Storytelling as Catalysts for Growth
December 06, 2023 20:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBYou know those moments when you hit a wall, find yourself stuck in a rut, or feel like you’re just going through the motions? That’s exactly where we found ourselves until we met Sean and Henry from Pivotal Twist. These guys have crafted an innovative approach to talent optimization - a process that has positively transformed our lives and is guaranteed to change yours too. In this episode, they share their unique methodologies, demonstrating how they empower individuals and leaders to conqu...
Unlocking Your Potential with Henry Caplan & Sean Perlmutter from Pivotal Twist: Conquering Self-Limiting Beliefs & Inspiring Huge Personal Development & Growth for Leaders through Theatre & Storytelling as Catalysts for Change
December 06, 2023 20:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBYou know those moments when you hit a wall, find yourself stuck in a rut, or feel like you’re just going through the motions? That’s exactly where we found ourselves until we met Sean and Henry from Pivotal Twist. These guys have crafted an innovative approach to talent optimization - a process that has positively transformed our lives and is guaranteed to change yours too. In this episode, they share their unique methodologies, demonstrating how they empower individuals and leaders to conqu...
'Founder Story': Unlocking Your Potential with Henry Caplan & Sean Perlmutter from Pivotal Twist. Conquering Self-Limiting Beliefs & Inspiring Huge Personal Development & Growth for Leaders through Theatre & Storytelling as Catalysts for Change
December 06, 2023 20:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBYou know those moments when you hit a wall, find yourself stuck in a rut, or feel like you’re just going through the motions? That’s exactly where we found ourselves until we met Sean and Henry from Pivotal Twist. These guys have crafted an innovative approach to talent optimization - a process that has positively transformed our lives and is guaranteed to change yours too. In this episode, they share their unique methodologies, demonstrating how they empower individuals and leaders to conqu...
'Telepathy in Action' with Improv Guru Paul Z Jackson: On Life, Laughter, Gratitude & Legacy. A Celebration of all things Comedy Improvisation and its Liberating & Life-Affirming Mindset of 'Yes and...'
December 04, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBReady to peek behind the curtain of comedy improvisation? This week's episode is a treasure trove of insights, all thanks to our special guest, Paul Z Jackson. Fun, fascinating, and full of life, Jackson opens up about his journey from arts lover to improv guru. He shares his unique perspective on improvisation, describing it as "telepathy in action" and discusses his deep-seated love for literature, writing, and the arts that have all played influential roles in his life. Our conversation ...
Michael Heppell: Motivational Speaker, Best Selling Author & Coach on the Cure to an Average Life & How to be BRILLIANT! A Journey of Entrepreneurship, Perseverance & Inspiration
December 01, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBDelighted to welcome Speaker, International Best Selling Author & Coach, Michael Heppell to The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. Picture this: You're at a networking event, someone asks you, "What do you do?" and you respond with, "I'm a gap filler." Intriguing, isn't it? That's just a taste of the unique perspective that our guest, Michael Heppell, brings to today's conversation. Prepare to be inspired! You can also Watch/Listen to Michael's wonderful episode here: https://vimeo.com/ch...
'Good Books': Harnessing the Creative Power of the Great Outdoors with Garry Pratt, Author of "The Creativity Factor", inviting Business Leaders to Ditch the 'Bored' Room (!) & Get Outdoors!
November 24, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBEver felt your creativity stifled by the monotony of office spaces or mundane routines? How about looking to the great outdoors for some inspiration? We had the pleasure of hosting Garry Pratt, author of "The Creativity Factor," who believes that nature can be a powerful tool for unleashing our creative potential. Garry shared his personal journey and insights on the relationship between nature and creativity, how strolling outside can clear our minds, and how it's helped him run his busines...
Actor, Animal Activist & Animals Asia Ambassador Peter Egan, on Rescuing Moon Bears from a Life of Despair from the Bile Farms of Vietnam to a Sanctuary at Last
November 22, 2023 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBDelighted to welcome Actor, Animal Rights Activist Peter Egan to The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. Fresh off a plane from Vietnam, Peter is here to recount his poignant experiences of just having returned from a Bear Sanctuary managed by his beloved charity, Animals Asia. A life long and passionate Animals advocate & vegan, Peter very movingly highlights the tragic reality of Moon Bears trapped in crush-cages with a life of despair in the Bile Farms of Vietnam, and the commendable ef...
'Good Books': Actor, Director & Author Brendan O'Hea on "Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent" Co-Authored with Dame Judi Dench: A Book Lovingly Curated Over 4 Years of Conversations as a 'Love Letter to Shakespeare'
November 14, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBDelighted to welcome ‘National Treasure Whisperer’ (!) Actor, Director & Author Brendan O’Hea to the Good Listening To Show ‘Clearing’. Brendan and I were at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School together way-back-when. Encounter the magical world of theatre as we journey alongside Brendan O’Hea, author of the beautifully curated book "Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent", co-written with his great friend of 30 years, Dame Judi Dench. A book lovingly curated & co-written over the last 4 ye...
Unpacking Brand Success with Brilliant Brand Director, Mychael Owen (aka 'Captain Brand'!) Raging Against the Beige & Always Wearing Red - A Journey through Character, Creativity & how to be more 'Interesting'
November 11, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB"Interestingly, the best way to get people more interested in you, is to do-and-be more interesting!" Please welcome Mychael Owen, wise and enigmatic Associate Brand Director and author of a brilliant Newsletter called "50odd: The diary of a man that stopped waiting" As he says on his https://www.mychael.co.uk website, he's the Brand Director that you should have had from day 1 but didn't!" Ever pondered what makes a brand compelling and successful? Mychael Owen, associate brand director a...
Embracing Light and Darkness: Career Progression Consultant Simon Bergenroth's Journey of Faith & Purpose on the 15th Anniversary of his Father's Death by Suicide
October 31, 2023 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBHave you ever pondered the question of how to embrace both light and darkness in life? In our latest episode, we join Simon Bergenroth, the MD of 3Hats, as he shares his journey of faith and resilience on the 15th anniversary of his father's death. Simon's inspiring story takes us on a journey through his struggles with bipolar disorder, the influence of his guardian angel, Christina Bruns, and his departure from the West Midlands. This episode explores Simon's path to finding purpose amid...
'Founder Story' with Calum Byers from Schiltron Associates: The Scottish Pipe-Smoking Wise Owl of an Executive Coach, with over 3,000 Hours of Coaching Experience & all Conducted from his Dedicated 'Coaching Chair'!
October 20, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBEver wondered how an Executive Coach with over 3,000 hours of experience working with over 100 of the world's biggest companies could help you to unlock your full potential? Delighted to welcome Calum Byers, the Scottish pipe-smoking Coach, here to tell us his ‘Founder Story’: The story-behind-the-story of his company Schiltron Associates and his personal journey into the world of Coaching. You can also watch/listen to Calum's episode here: https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcP...
From Radio Waves to Comedy Notes! Broadcaster & Comedy Historian Georgy Jamieson, Lessons on Navigating Career Change after 10 Years at the BBC, but not her 1st Redundancy Rodeo!
October 09, 2023 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBDelighted to welcome Broadcaster & Comedy Historian Georgy Jamieson to the Good Listening To 'Clearing': Georgy was 'Passed the Golden Baton' to be in the show by previous guest, Ghostwriter James Hogg. You can also Watch/Listen here: https://vimeo.com/chrisgrimes/georgyjamieson For the last 10 years Georgy has been part of the fabric of BBC Radio Suffolk. All changed in July of this year as the BBC made big changes across the board Nationally to the provision of #LocalRadio, with new sche...
Education Revolution: Talking Beats, Syntax & Personal Growth with the Legendary Teacher, Poet & Grammar Rapper Sensation, MC Grammar!
September 22, 2023 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBGet ready to meet the man who's making grammar come alive, one rap at a time! Our guest for today is the dynamic Jacob Mitchell, better known as MC Grammar. Once a primary school teacher, he's now an international sensation, revolutionizing the way grammar is taught with his rap-based curriculum. MC Grammar is not just about mixing beats with syntax; he's about creating a learning environment that's engaging and unforgettable. His approach is so effective it's propelled his students among th...
Louise Minchin, BBC Presenter, Author & Endurance Athlete on her New Book "Fearless: Adventures With Extraordinary Women"
September 16, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBLouise Minchin has a wonderful story to tell and she tells it very well. Born in a typhoon in Hong Kong some 55 years ago, one of her earliest memories as a young child is of the water in her bath moving as her tower block shook in gale-force winds! To this day, Louise finds storms exciting… You can also watch/Listen to Louise here: https://vimeo.com/chrisgrimes/louiseminchin Her grandparents had a house at the foot of a mountain in Spain, which she fondly remembers visiting year after yea...
Eddie Marsan, Actor Extraordinaire & Humanist: On the 'Power of Paradox' as Both a Life & Acting Philosophy
September 04, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBI first saw Eddie Marsan in "Puss in Boots" in Chipping Norton in a Christmas Show circa 1990 (in a period of an acting career that many Actors often describe as being their 'wilderness years!') and then more recently I saw him again in a "BAFTA Retrospective" of his extraordinary career to date, hosted by renowned journalist & broadcaster, Miranda Sawyer. Funnily enough, Chipping Norton & "Puss in Boots" didn't actually come up during the BAFTA retrospective but suffice it to say, many of...
Eddie Marsan, TV & Film Actor Extraordinaire on his 'Slow Burn' to Career Success & the 'Power of Paradox' as Both a Life & Acting Philosophy
September 04, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBI first saw Eddie Marsan in "Puss in Boots" in Chipping Norton in a Christmas Show circa 1990 (in a period of an acting career that many Actors often describe as being their 'wilderness years!') and then more recently I saw him again in a "BAFTA Retrospective" of his extraordinary career to date, hosted by renowned journalist & broadcaster, Miranda Sawyer. Funnily enough, Chipping Norton & "Puss in Boots" didn't actually come up during the BAFTA retrospective but suffice it to say, many of...
Running Up That Hill! Leslie Paterson's Extraordinary Story of Grit, Tenacity, Courage & Resilience: From World Champion Triathlete to 4 x OSCAR Award-Winning Screenwriting Triumph, for "All Quiet On The Western Front"
August 19, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBLadies n' Genminminmin (er, min) buckle-up for Lesley Paterson's extraordinary story of 'Triathletic Ascension' from being 3 times World Champion ExTerra Triathlete to BAFTA + 4 x OSCAR Award Winning glory! A story of grit, determination, tenacity and courage in how she overcome against all the odds, a bike crash, a broken shoulder, an injured leg AND Lime Disease to win & raise the ‘last push’ £10,000 to re-secure the rights for her film, which then went on to secure all of the Awards for ...
"Hurray for Hollywood!" Trebucheting across the Atlantic to welcome enigmatic & versatile fire-ball of energy, Scottish BAFTA Award Winning TV & Film Actor, Tony Curran!
August 18, 2023 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBLadies n' Genminminmin (er, min...) delighted to welcome the charismatic & enigmatic fire-ball of energy, Scottish Actor Tony Curran, to The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. Tony was 'Passed the Golden Baton' to be in the Show by fellow Scottish Actor and previous Guest, Cal MacAnininch. Tony won the Scottish BAFTA as Best Actor for his 'devastating' performance (The Guardian) as Tully in the emotionally raw, funny & life-affirming TV Drama that sensitively and powerfully tackles the issu...
It's Canadian Viral Sensation & the Internet's Favourite Dad, Brittlestar! How he converted disappointment & failure at a time of rock bottom, into a new path of internet stardom & 600 million downloads. Plus a great recipe for Butter Tarts!
August 10, 2023 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBDelighted to welcome the incomparable, wise & wonderful viral phenomenon 'Brittlestar' aka Stewart Reynolds to The Good Listening To Show Clearing. Brittlestar was 'Passed the Golden Baton' by fellow internet sensation and previous guest, Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon. You can also Watch/Listen to Brittestar's episode, extolling the virtues of Canadian Butter Tarts here: https://vimeo.com/chrisgrimes/brittlestar With the 'moist-in-between' (!) of emerging fresh from a shower for his Cleari...
Brittlestar, the Internet's Favourite Dad! The rise of the all Canadian viral sensation Brittlestar. Converting disappointment to internet stardom & personal growth - plus a recipe involving sex, gold and a blender for Butter Tarts!
August 10, 2023 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBDelighted to welcome the incomparable, wise & wonderful viral phenomenon 'Brittlestar' aka Stewart Reynolds to The Good Listening To Show Clearing. Brittlestar was 'Passed the Golden Baton' by fellow internet sensation and previous guest, Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon. You can also Watch/Listen to Brittestar's episode, extolling the virtues of Canadian Butter Tarts here: https://vimeo.com/chrisgrimes/brittlestar With the 'moist-in-between' (!) of emerging fresh from a shower for his Cleari...
Improvisation Mastery: A Journey Through Comedy, Authenticity & Leadership with King of Improv Neil Mallarkey & his New 'Good Book', "In The Moment"
August 08, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBDescribed as ‘the king of improv’, in reality Neil Mallarkey is more than that. The middle of three brothers, Neil is the one with the least conventional career choice. Perhaps you could say it all started at Cambridge where Neil was President of the now-famous Footlights Club. Or perhaps it started in a more public arena when he and Mike Myers founded the original Comedy Store in London. Perhaps it is starting now as Neil Mallarkey takes the lessons he’s learned in the genre of Improv and i...
Improvisation Mastery: A Journey Through Comedy, Authenticity & Leadership with King of Improv Neil Mullarkey & his New 'Good Book', "In The Moment"
August 08, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBDescribed as ‘the king of improv’, in reality Neil Mullarkey is more than that. The middle of three brothers, Neil is the one with the least conventional career choice. Perhaps you could say it all started at Cambridge where Neil was President of the now-famous Footlights Club. Or perhaps it started in a more public arena when he and Mike Myers founded the original Comedy Store in London. Perhaps it is starting now as Neil Mullarkey takes the lessons he’s learned in the genre of Improv and i...
Award Winning Actress Rosie Cavaliero on Art, Life and the Nature of Confidence & Resilience in the World of Acting - LIVE from The Theatre Royal Bath
August 06, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBRosie Cavaliero recorded LIVE at Bath Theatre Royal Ustinov Studio with simultaneous live-streaming to YouTube & FaceBook complete with audience Q&A! You can also Watch/Listen to the Show on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ThAa61MVwk Award Winning Actress Rosie Cavaliero was born in Brazil. She can trace her surname to her father’s ancestry in northern Italy. Her father converted from Sephardic Judaism to Roman Catholicism. He was fascinated by butterflies and rose to the ...
How to Put Your Life On The Page with Acclaimed Author & Memoirist Cathy Rentzenbrink: "I am a Writer Who Loves to Encourage"
July 24, 2023 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBPlease welcome acclaimed Author & Memoirist Cathy Rentzenbrink to the 'Clearing'! You can also Watch/Listen to Cathy's wonderful episode here: https://vimeo.com/chrisgrimes/cathyrentzenbrink Cathy Rentzenbrink had just delivered the draft of her latest novel when this interview took place. So, naturally enough, she was reluctant to discuss it beyond saying it was two years in the writing and two decades in its creation. Cathy is happiest encouraging other writers to write, on the credibl...
Errol Gerson: Designer, Philosopher, Creative Mentor, Natural Born Teacher & Sage, on How he has Survived & Thrived being an 'Outlier' through Faith, Gratitude, Resilience & Courage
July 22, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBAn extraordinary episode with a man of true brilliance, courage, distinction & genius. Delighted to welcome South African born Los Angeles-based Designer, Philosopher, Creative Mentor, Professor & Coach, Errol Gerson. A wise owl indeed! Errol was 'Passed the Golden Baton' through previous Guest, Iain Thackrah. Part philosopher, part accountant and natural born teacher, Errol has helped shape the creative minds of the world famous Art Centre College of Design in Los Angeles for over 50 ye...
Errol Gerson: Philosopher, Creative Mentor, Natural Born Teacher & Sage, on How he has Survived & Thrived being an 'Outlier' through Faith, Gratitude, Resilience & Courage
July 22, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBAn extraordinary episode with a man of true brilliance, courage, distinction & genius. Delighted to welcome South African born Los Angeles-based Designer, Philosopher, Creative Mentor, Professor & Coach, Errol Gerson. A wise owl indeed! Errol was 'Passed the Golden Baton' through previous Guest, Iain Thackrah. Part philosopher, part accountant and natural born teacher, Errol has helped shape the creative minds of the world famous Art Centre College of Design in Los Angeles for over 50 ye...
National Treasure, Children's Author & Poet Michael Rosen on Surviving a 40 Day & 40 Night Covid Coma: An Extraordinary Story of Resilience, Survival & Optimism
July 18, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBIt's National Treasure Day here in 'The Good Listening To Show' as we welcome the incomparable, the legendary, the warm & wonderful Children's Author & Poet, Mr "Chocolate Cake" himself, Michael Rosen! Or as his globally renowned viral Meme would exclaim "Nice!" (Just Google 'Michael Rosen , Chocolate Cake & Meme' and all will become clear!) With his Willy-Wonka-esque-ex-chocolate-factory office for his 'Clearing' (how perfect!), Michael welcomes us warmly into his world and into his glorio...
Viral Sensation Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon, Spreading Joy, Positivity & Happiness Through Bangrah Dancing in the Snow-Scapes of Canada
July 15, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBPrepare to step into the snow-laden landscapes of the Canadian wilderness with the delightful Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon: The viral Bangrah Dancer whose radiant orange turban and infectious joy has carved a 'ray of hope' during the Pandemic and beyond, through his joy of spreading happiness, hope & positivity through his love of Punjabi Bangrah Dancing. A journey of rhythm, resilience and joy, as we explore Gurdeep's off-grid lifestyle, his love for the Canadian Yukon wilderness, and his...
Viral Sensation Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon, Spreading Joy, Positivity & Happiness Through Bhangra Dancing in the Snow-Scapes of Canada
July 15, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBPrepare to step into the snow-laden landscapes of the Canadian wilderness with the delightful Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon: The viral Bhangra Dancer whose radiant orange turban and infectious joy has carved a 'ray of hope' during the Pandemic and beyond, through his joy of spreading happiness, hope & positivity through his love of Punjabi Bhangra Dancing. A journey of rhythm, resilience and joy, as we explore Gurdeep's off-grid lifestyle, his love for the Canadian Yukon wilderness, and his...
Actress Lucy Briers on the Impact of Having a Very Famous UK TV Actor Father, Majestic Recovery After Betrayal & Divorce & the Poignant 'De-Tethering' of her Mother’s Alzheimer’s
July 03, 2023 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBLadies n' Genminminmin (er, min...) please welcome Award Winning Actress & fellow Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Alumni, Lucy Briers to 'The Clearing'. Lucy is from Theatre & Show Business Aristocracy here in the UK, as she is the daughter of Richard Briers, the famous UK TV Actor and National Treasure, now sadly no longer with us, but listen with delight as Lucy describes her joy and luck at having her very own 'Dad cupboard: With 250 or so DVDs, capturing his wonderful career on screen, i...
Feeding Change: Melanie Vaxevanakis, Trailblazing Founder of the Bristol 'Mazi Project' on Helping Marginalised 16-24 Year Olds 'Back To The Dinner Table' by Gaining Access to Better Food & Nutrition Through the Power of Community
June 30, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBDelighted to welcome the trailblazing changemaker Melanie Vaxevanakis from the Bristol based Mazi Project, on a mission to help marginalised 16-25 year olds gain better access to more nutritional food, food education and self-care - and in a nutshell, 'bring them to the Dinner Table', with all the mental health benefits that the power of sharing & community can bring. From FUMING to ACTION! A story about how the Mazi Project was born, inspired by Mel's noticing the appalling quality of fre...
153 Stella Taliadoros, Angelic Reiki Practitioner & Curator of the "I'm Lost Too!" Arts Movement: An Exploration of Psycho-Spiritual Healing, Helping Others Through Community & Getting Shit Done!
June 27, 2023 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBLadies n' Genminminmin (er, min...) please welcome the magical Stella Taliadoros to 'The Clearing'. Stella was "Passed the Golden Baton" to be in the show by Ivor Novello Award Winning Musician & Composer, Renell Shaw. Ever found yourself lost in the hustle of life and seeking a path that aligns your soul with the universe? Stella Taliadoros, an Angelic Reiki practitioner, illuminates our show with her journey of self-discovery and growth. We journey with her from therapy sessions to her m...
152 Songbird Kate Dimbleby: An Acappella Journey to Unleash the Power of Voice, Imagination & Storytelling
June 08, 2023 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBWhat happens when you merge an a cappella vocal virtuoso with a passion for storytelling and a love for connecting with audiences? You get the enchanting Kate Dimbleby! Join me as we explore Kate's incredible journey, from her album 'Songbird' to her recent performance with Gifford's Circus during the Royal Variety Performance, and her co-founding of the storytelling software platform Stornaway.io You can also Watch/Listen to Kete's time in The Clearing here: https://vimeo.com/834414868 K...
151 Unlocking Authentic Creativity: Ivor Novello Award-Winning Composer Renell Shaw on Music, Martial Arts & Finding His True 'Jazz State'
June 06, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBWhat happens when you combine the power of music, visual art, and the lessons learned from martial arts? You’ll find out in our conversation with the extraordinary Renell Shaw, an Ivor Novello award-winning composer, songwriter, and music producer. Renell takes us on a fascinating journey through his life and creative process, revealing how he uses a daily walk to clear his mind and let his music emerge authentically. You can also Watch Listen to Renell's interview here: https://vimeo.com...
150 'Founder Story' Iain Thackrah Creative Mentor to Creative Entrepreneurs, On How Building Something for Yourself is the Best Decision You Will Ever Make: "Start. Do It. Get it Made!"
April 24, 2023 18:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBDelighted to welcome the wonderfully wise and enigmatic Iain Thackrah to the 'Clearing' for a special 'Founder Story' Episode of the show, in which we uncover together the story of "who-the-what-the-how-the-why" of why you do what you do! Iain is a creative mentor to creative entrepreneurs. Writer, speaker, creative. Creative generalist. Creative specialist. Jack of all trades, master of some. https://www.iainthackrah.co.uk/ Also recorded as a LinkedIn LIVE: https://www.linkedin.com/vide...