Undercurrent Stories
124 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -Discovering stories from the world's most interesting people.
Documentary interview show with an eclectic mix of subjects including: history, music, philosophy, the outdoors, wildlife, food and drink, sport, personal achievements, spirituality and many more.
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Thin Lizzy, Every Album, Every Song with Graeme Stroud
December 04, 2020 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode we celebrate the music of Thin Lizzy! Having just released his new book, Thin Lizzy, Every Album, Every Song I am delighted to be joined by Graeme Stroud. Graeme is a musician and writer and has written on websites and blogs on a number of subjects, both musical and non-musical, for several years. He has also performed interviews and written feature articles, gig reviews and album reviews for the rock website VelvetThunder. Over the course of 12 studio albums and raucous ...
Blue Swords with James Horton
November 17, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBMy guest today left his hometown in rural Lincolnshire, England to join the police service in London at the age of nineteen. Serving as a police officer in several units, he had his eyes opened to the highs and lows that come with serving as a constable. Suffering a stroke at the age of twenty-seven, he turned to historic action novels to help settle his mind and aid his recovery. After his recovery, he decided to start writing his own novel, combining a career in the police and his passio...
Gunpowder, Treason and Plot - The story behind the events leading up to Nov 5th 1605
November 04, 2020 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBIn Great Britain when we think of Bonfire Night on 5th November, we tend to just think of Guy Fawkes however, my guest today explains how Guy Fawkes was just one of a group of conspirators led by Robert Catesby, the mastermind behind the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. My guest is historian, Bill Cunningham and in this episode we talk about the circumstances that inspired and led up to the plot, the characters behind it and how it was eventually foiled. Please be aware tha...
Long Term Lifestyle Changes for a Healthier and Happier You with Katie Jones
October 26, 2020 19:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBWhen it comes to getting into shape there's a huge assortment of advice, programmes, diets etc. to choose from which can leave us feeling bewildered and confused. Also it's very easy to put off starting an exercise regime with excuses such as you don't have time, you don't have any equipment etc. etc. My guest today, cuts through all this resistance and tells us how by making some small changes to our lifestyle we can become fit, healthier and happier at any age. Her name is Katie Jones, sh...
Illicit Arms Dealing, The Russian Mafia and a new Identity with Daniel C Lorti
October 09, 2020 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBThis episode features award winning author, Daniel C Lorti. With an Air Force background and as an international arms broker and aerospace engineer specialising in sensors, weapons and intelligence, Daniel was also Chief Radar Engineer for the Northrop Grumman Corporation as well as serving on President Clinton's 20 member committee for Trade and Industry in Northern Ireland. Daniel tells us how his expansive former career inspired the writing of his outstanding suspense thriller novel, Th...
Illicit Arms Dealing, The Russian Mafia and a new Identity with thriller author, Daniel C Lorti
October 09, 2020 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBThis episode features award winning author, Daniel C Lorti. With an Air Force background and as an international arms broker and aerospace engineer specialising in sensors, weapons and intelligence, Daniel was also Chief Radar Engineer for the Northrop Grumman Corporation as well as serving on President Clinton's 20 member committee for Trade and Industry in Northern Ireland. Daniel tells us how his expansive former career inspired the writing of his outstanding suspense thriller novel, Th...
Daylight Robbery, Paying Through the Nose and other Cock & Bull Stories with Jill Collinge Blue Badge Tour Guide
September 28, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB"Break a leg," "Doolally," "Hocus Pocus," "Blighty," "Paying through the Nose," "Cock and Bull Stories," etc. etc.... Most of use sayings everyday, but do we know how they originated and evolved? This episode features special guest Jill Collinge. Jill takes us on an historical journey explaining how these and many other sayings originated and how they are just as important today as they have ever been. The English language will never seem the same again after listening to this fascinating ...
Reuben Archer - A Rock 'N' Rollercoaster Ride Part Two
September 14, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBThis episode is the second part of our conversation with Reuben Archer, rock musician, author and artist and in this episode we hear all about Reuben’s rock music career right through from Lautrec, Lionheart and Stampede, as well as his more recent work as a solo artist. We then talk about Reuben’s return to the sphere of fine arts with his water colour painting and we hear how after the publication of his recent autobiography, A Rock N Rollercoaster Ride this has become the inspiration fo...
A Rock 'N' Rollercoaster Ride with Reuben Archer - Part one
September 09, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIn today’s show, which is the first part of two episodes, I am delighted to welcome Reuben Archer, rock musician, author, a self proclaimed petrolhead, former editor of Fast Car magazine and artist/painter. Reuben is the former frontman of the famous early 1980’s NWOBHM band Stampede and then after a gap of 20 years he has continued to write and record albums through to the present day. He has just brought out his autobiography, A Rock 'N' Rollercoaster Ride which describes his life story s...
A Rock 'N' Rollercoaster Ride with Reuben Archer - Part one
September 09, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIn today’s show, which is the first part of two episodes, I am delighted to welcome Reuben Archer, rock musician, author, a self proclaimed petrolhead, former editor of Fast Car magazine and artist/painter. Reuben is the former frontman of the famous early 1980’s NWOBHM band Stampede and then after a gap of 20 years he has continued to write and record albums through to the present day. He has just brought out his autobiography, A Rock 'N' Rollercoaster Ride which describes his life story s...
Uncovering Tudor Secrets with Tony Riches, Historical Fiction Author.
August 22, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBA specialist in the history of the early Tudors, Tony is best known for his Tudor Trilogy. His other international best-sellers include Mary - Tudor Princess, Brandon - Tudor Knight and Katherine - Tudor Duchess. In our conversation Tony gives us an overview and insight into the Tudor period and we uncover some fascinating, lesser known stories which include escapes through tunnels in Pembrokeshire! Tony then talks about his research and writing process and how he likes to visit places tha...
Tony Riches, Historical Fiction Author
August 22, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBA specialist in the history of the early Tudors, Tony is best known for his Tudor Trilogy. His other international best-sellers include Mary - Tudor Princess, Brandon - Tudor Knight and Katherine - Tudor Duchess. In our conversation Tony gives us an overview and insight into the Tudor period and we uncover some fascinating, lesser known stories which include escapes through tunnels in Pembrokeshire! Tony then talks about his research and writing process and how he likes to visit places tha...
James Colah - Record Producer and Smooth Jazz Artist
August 10, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBJames is a music producer, composer, arranger and keyboard player with a career spanning 4 decades. With his current single 'Yes' receiving rave reviews his smooth jazz and soul music is on the playlists of hundreds of international radio stations including the BBC and Jazz FM. He is known as the UK’s no.1 indie Smooth Jazz artist. James tells us about his early years playing and touring with bands such as the Adventures supporting Tears For Fears. We talk about the genre of smooth jazz f...
Remi Harris, Guitarist
July 27, 2020 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBDescribed by Jamie Cullum as 'an extraordinary musician' Remi is a guitarist from the UK whose unique style draws inspiration from artists such as Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery, Peter Green and Led Zeppelin. Some of his notable performances include the Montreal Jazz Festival, Buckingham Palace, BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall with Jamie Cullum (televised on BBC 4) and live on BBC Radio 2 & 3. He has recorded 2 albums to date, Ninick and In On the Two and has performed a...
What Lies Beneath with Adam Croft, international bestselling crime fiction and thriller author.
July 08, 2020 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBAdam Croft ,international bestselling crime fiction & thriller author, talks about his new book, What Lies Beneath, (out 28th July 2020), the first in a new crime series set in the idyllic county of Rutland. In this wide ranging conversation, Adam provides an insight into what life is like as an author, gives some great tips on writing for budding authors and discusses his podcast, "Partners in Crime," which he hosts with fellow crime writer and actor Robert Daws. Find out more about Adam's...
What did the Georgians ever do for us?
June 24, 2020 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIn today’s show we welcome back historian, Bill Cunningham and we discuss the Georgian period in British history. A period that lasted 120 years, which we attempt to cover, bite size, in just over half an hour! If your knowledge of the Georgians is limited, perhaps you conjure up images of Jane Austen novels, characters like Mr Darcy or towns such as Bath or Royal Leamington Spa, this show is definitely for you. For more information about Stamford and on Bill Cunningham please see; https:/...
How you can help save wildlife with Amanda Jenkins
June 10, 2020 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIn today’s show we hear from Amanda Jenkins who has had a lifelong passion for the protection of wildlife and biodiversity. As well as hearing about the work of the Wildlife Trust here in the UK, Amanda explains how each of us can play our part in helping to restore the natural environment. In 2019 a State of Nature report was published by a coalition of 70 wildlife organisations and government conservation agencies in the UK. The study found that populations of the UK’s most important wildl...
Amanda Jenkins - Simple steps we can all take to save wildlife
June 10, 2020 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIn today’s show we hear from Amanda Jenkins who has had a lifelong passion for the protection of wildlife and biodiversity. As well as hearing about the work of the Wildlife Trust here in the UK, Amanda explains how each of us can play our part in helping to restore the natural environment. In 2019 a State of Nature report was published by a coalition of 70 wildlife organisations and government conservation agencies in the UK. The study found that populations of the UK’s most important wildl...
Kolkata Calling
May 27, 2020 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MBThe story of how an Englishman visited India and discovered how his lifelong love and talent for art could help change and improve the lives of young people living on the streets of Kolkata. My guest today is Steve Carroll, artist, author and teacher. In today’s show Steve tells us about what life is like for people, especially for children on the streets of Kolkata where poverty, drugs and organised crime are rife. We talk about how Steve finally went to Kolkata in 2013 and how, after expe...
"The Soul Man," Garry Williams, International Soul Music Presenter
May 14, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBGarry Williams discusses how after a career as a professional soccer player and headteacher, his lifelong love of soul has led him to become one of the world’s leading presenters of soul music. His weekly radio shows regularly receive up to 100,000 listeners all over the world. As well as playing old soul favourites, a large proportion of the show features the very best of today’s contemporary indie artists. To catch up with Garry on one of his shows click on one of the links below for a tru...
"The Soul Man," Garry Williams, International Soul Music Presenter
May 14, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBGarry Williams discusses how after a career as a professional soccer player and headteacher, his lifelong love of soul has led him to become one of the world’s leading presenters of soul music. His weekly radio shows regularly receive up to 100,000 listeners all over the world. As well as playing old soul favourites, a large proportion of the show features the very best of today’s contemporary indie artists. To catch up with Garry on one of his shows click on one of the links below for a tru...
"2000 years ago we would have been walking under the sea!" A walk in the English countryside.
May 05, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBIn this episode I join Adrian Riley, renowned local walking enthusiast and rambler, for a 6 mile early morning walk on the public footpaths in the South Lincolnshire countryside around the village of Baston. Adrian explains his fascination for public footpaths and how he has constructed a number of circular walks which he shares on his blog, for both local people and other walkers to enjoy. Adrian recently completed a charity walk along the 290 mile Macmillan Way, part of which we walk on...
Tales of Fame, Fascism & Mutiny from the Georgian market town of Stamford, England
April 27, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBBill Cunningham, Historian and tour guide walks and talks us through the historic streets of the Georgian market town of Stamford. We hear about various people who have been associated with the town over the last 250 years. As the quaint streets twist and turn at every corner, so too do the variety of tales of fame and infamy as we hear intriguing and at times, disturbing stories about the following people; Daniel Lambert - Heaviest Man in England Arnold Leese - Camel veterinary surgeon a...
Undercurrent Stories Pilot Episode
April 18, 2020 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.44 MBThis is a trailer for a new podcast, Undercurrent Stories. The show explores the interests that people have and seeks to discover more on a wide variety of subjects. Each episode features a guest telling us all about their interest, why they do it and we uncover some fascinating stories in the process. www.undercurrentstories.com