Half Hour Mentor

Onwards and upwards! This compilation episode features some of the excellent advice and guidance given by the guests in all three series to date. If you are looking for some inspiration and mentorshi…

This 10-minute compilation episode features some of the funny incidents that happened to some of my Series Three guests in their careers. The stories were in answer to some quick-fire questions I ask…

In this last interview of the series, we are honoured to have great insights into the world of arts and culture from the ex-Director General of the BBC and life peer, Lord Tony Hall. He gives us a wo…

In this episode, we have our first double-header interview. It features Yorkshire-based folk music duo, Bryony Griffith and Alice Jones. Individually, Bryony and Alice have forged their own successfu…

This is the second part of a two-part interview featuring music festival programme director and performing musician, John Watterson (aka Fake Thackray). In this episode, John tells us how he became i…

This is the first of a two-part interview featuring music festival programme director and performing musician, John Watterson (aka Fake Thackray). In this episode, John shares with his early career i…

This is the second of a two part interview featuring actor, audiobook narrator and musician Greg Patmore. Greg is having an amazing career in media: if you haven’t listened to Part 1, go back and hav…

This is the first of two parts featuring actor, audiobook narrator and musician Greg Patmore. Greg is having an amazing career in media and, in this episode, we explore his back story and how he rose…

In this episode, we are delighted to welcome singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid to the podcast. We managed to catch her between US and UK tours to talk about her career, approach to songwriting, and als…

This episode is the second of the two-part interview with artist, photographer and filmmaker, Megan Powell. Megan is a lecturer at the University of Salford and, as you’ll hear in both this and the p…

This episode is the first of another two-part interview, this time featuring artist, photographer and filmmaker, Megan Powell. Megan is a lecturer at the University of Salford and, as you’ll hear in …

This episode features an interview with critically-acclaimed UK-based singer-songwriter and storyteller, Reg Meuross. Reg’s professional musical career spans over five decades and his songs cover a w…

This episode features the second half of my interview with best-selling author, Paul Finch. Paul’s writing career started as a scriptwriter for the TV series The Bill, and has written and extensively…

This is a first for the series, as this episode is the first of a two-part interview! It features best-selling author, Paul Finch. Paul’s writing career started as a scriptwriter for the TV series Th…

In this episode, we welcome one of the brightest rising starts in the folk and acoustic music world, Iona Lane. Iona’s music is full of inspiration from the wonderful British countryside. In this int…

In this first episode of Series 3, we welcome award-winning singer-songwriter and producer, Boo Hewerdine. Boo’s career spans almost 40 years, ranging from his big label signing in the 1980s with his…

In the lead up to the launch of Series 3 in September 2023, here is a compilation of the invaluable advice provided by my Series 2 guests, triggered by the question I ask every guest at the end of ea…

In the lead up to the launch of Series 3 in September 2023, here is a compilation of the invaluable advice provided by my Series 1 guests, triggered by the question I ask every guest at the end of ea…

In this short, bonus episode, I fire my quick-fire questions at life peer and ex-leader of Liverpool City Council, Lord Mike Storey. His career journey is inspirational, and he still has a passion fo…

In this final episode of Series Two, Lord Mike Storey shares his experiences of developing a career in politics alongside a career in teaching. He spearheaded the team that helped Liverpool gain its …