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Real Folk with Jo Burke

 Jo Burke

Real Folk - Inspiring life stories.

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.

Society & Culture Learning Life Personal Journals Comedy Film Interviews Documentary Teaching Health Dance Entrepreneur
Update frequency
every 14 days
Average duration
43 minutes
Episodes
25
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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24. Sarah Callaghan - Spoken word artist & award-winning comedian

24. Sarah Callaghan - Spoken word artist & award-winning comedian

Jo's back with a bang, after a summer hiatus, with the multi-talented, Sarah Callaghan who was named a Time Out One to Watch. Tune in for a frank and inspiring chat about comedy, performance poetry, …

00:56:26  |   Thu 28 Aug 2025
23. Sooz Kempner - Actor, comedian, singer

23. Sooz Kempner - Actor, comedian, singer

Jo sets the world to rights with super talented, award-winning comedian, actor and singer, Sooz Kempner.  You may recognise Sooz from her hugely successful appearances at the Edinburgh Fringe, this y…

00:50:10  |   Wed 14 May 2025
22. Josephine Lacey - Stand Up Comedian, 'Autism Mama' and writer

22. Josephine Lacey - Stand Up Comedian, 'Autism Mama' and writer

Funny, heartbreaking and inspirational in equal measure, this is a Real Folk to remember... Jo takes a deep dive into the background of stand-up comedian and writer, Josephine Lacey, creator of the h…

00:55:38  |   Wed 02 Apr 2025
21. Sophie Haydock - Author, editor, journalist

21. Sophie Haydock - Author, editor, journalist

Jo catches up with Sophie Haydock, Sunday Times and Guardian journalist, author of The Flames 'One of the finest historical authors of 2022', The Times. Her latest book, Madame Matisse, is released o…

00:49:49  |   Tue 11 Mar 2025
20. Dan Parkes - Author & Director of Photography

20. Dan Parkes - Author & Director of Photography

If, like Jo, you have always been intrigued by the stories that surround the Titanic tragedy, you should definitely tune in to discover more about Dan Parkes debut book, Titanic Legacy: The Captain, …

01:03:02  |   Thu 06 Feb 2025
19. Ben Rufus Green - Actor, comedian, writer

19. Ben Rufus Green - Actor, comedian, writer

Jo catches up with fellow actor, comedian and writer, Ben Rufus Green. On our TV screens Ben played 'David Cockfield' in both series of, Joe Wilkinson's, hilarious family comedy 'The Cockfields'. He …

00:59:25  |   Mon 13 Jan 2025
18. Mel Larsen - International Coach & Consultant

18. Mel Larsen - International Coach & Consultant

It's the start of a New Year. What are your personal, career or business plans/goals/challenges for 2025? 

Grab a cuppa and join Jo and the marvellous, Mel Larsen, International Coach & Consultant who…

00:56:47  |   Tue 07 Jan 2025
17. Darren Walsh - Comedian, Tik Tok Pun Guy, Director, Writer

17. Darren Walsh - Comedian, Tik Tok Pun Guy, Director, Writer

TikTok Pun Guy, Darren Walsh, chats to Jo about his comedy career, the fact he is absolutely NOT the other Darren Walsh, a famous animator who created Angry Kid, plus insider info on how Darren creat…

00:36:13  |   Thu 19 Dec 2024
16. Sarah O'Connell - YouTube Celebrity Chat Show host, Comedian, Artist/Animator

16. Sarah O'Connell - YouTube Celebrity Chat Show host, Comedian, Artist/Animator

Sarah kindly allowed Jo to turn the tables and interview her for Real Folk, so you can find out about Sarah's life for a change. 'The Sarah O'Connell Show' is a YouTube sensation with her celebrity g…

00:43:23  |   Sun 08 Dec 2024
15. Benjamin Bankole Bello - Character comedian President Obonjo

15. Benjamin Bankole Bello - Character comedian President Obonjo

Jo'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 hi…

00:55:41  |   Tue 20 Feb 2024
14. Anna Kennedy OBE - Autism educator and Strictly star

14. Anna Kennedy OBE - Autism educator and Strictly star

Kick 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 …
00:53:57  |   Thu 01 Apr 2021
13. Amanda Egan - Author, fundraiser and creative

13. Amanda Egan - Author, fundraiser and creative

Amanda 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 AMAZI…
00:30:19  |   Wed 17 Feb 2021
12. John Fleming - Comedy connoisseur and blogger

12. John Fleming - Comedy connoisseur and blogger

Jo 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-autho…
00:43:08  |   Mon 08 Feb 2021
11. Alison Knowles - Emotional wellbeing therapist and author

11. Alison Knowles - Emotional wellbeing therapist and author

Emotional 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 und…
00:41:33  |   Sun 24 Jan 2021
10. Lynn Rae - Make-up artist, physical therapist and pilates instructor

10. Lynn Rae - Make-up artist, physical therapist and pilates instructor

Grab 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 b…
00:51:06  |   Tue 20 Oct 2020
9. David Shackleton - Linguist, actor, teacher

9. David Shackleton - Linguist, actor, teacher

Linguist, 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. …
00:28:33  |   Thu 08 Oct 2020
8. Pam Jones - Foster carer for 30 years, set up local charity to help the homeless.

8. Pam Jones - Foster carer for 30 years, set up local charity to help the homeless.

Unstoppable, 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 th…
00:37:27  |   Wed 30 Sep 2020
7. Lee and Hartmut - Theatre entrepreneurs crowdfunding for the arts

7. Lee and Hartmut - Theatre entrepreneurs crowdfunding for the arts

Lee 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 hel…
00:22:42  |   Mon 21 Sep 2020
6. Kate Sheppeard - Australian opera singer, jewellery designer & teacher

6. Kate Sheppeard - Australian opera singer, jewellery designer & teacher

Hilarious 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,…
00:34:18  |   Wed 16 Sep 2020
5. Andy Elias - Indie filmmaker, actor, vlogger and teacher

5. Andy Elias - Indie filmmaker, actor, vlogger and teacher

Join 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 recove…
00:32:11  |   Wed 09 Sep 2020
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