The Two Of Us

Poet and curator Carlos Mauricio Rojas talks about their journey into poetry, reads a piece and dissects their poetry process at this present moment. 

Show hosts - Naomi Woddis/Alba Frederick

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Peter Kahn reads from his collection Little Kings and discusses finding his calling as an educator. He talks about love and friendship, and the power of forgiveness. 

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Abi Palmer reads from her wonderful book ‘Sanitorium’ and discusses disability narratives in the time of a pandemic, the rewards of gardening and why floating offers her freedom from physical pain. 

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Adrian Lawrence talks about witnessing the impact of racism on his family in the 1970's, also an exclusive listen to Adrian’s timely (and most excellent) new track, ‘Strange Daze’ - lyrics here.

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In the height of lockdown Naomi interviewed writer and musician Anthony Joseph. We talk about his love of the sonnet and he shares some beautiful new work reflecting on the relationship he had with h…

Disruptive embroidery artist Nicole Chui talks about using her work to amplify hers and others' voices, normalising freelance life and how being physically active is so important to her.

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Yoga teacher Dina Cohen talks about the challenges and rewards of teaching online during the global pandemic.

In this special edition series, ‘The Two of Us SHORTS’, Naomi Woddis and Alba Frederick c…

Director of Reel Rebels Radio, Alicia Graham, talks about the history of community radio and why giving people a voice is so important to her. 

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Writer and publisher Nii Ayikwei Parkes shares his love for the editing process, growing up in a family where both science and the arts were equally cherished, and explains how he deals with adversit…

Artist and writer Barbara Storey talks about discovering the artist in herself in later life and what this has meant for her self esteem and sense of purpose. 

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University student Amber Kirwan talks about the experience of living back at home after the autonomy of her first year at university.

In this special edition series, ‘The Two of Us SHORTS’, Naomi Wod…

DJ, Dancer, Interdisciplinary artist and Director of Pulotu Underworld, Shakaiah Perez talks about embracing her layers of heritage, managing mental wellbeing during lockdown and where her creative f…

Paloma Tendero talks about how she interweaves photography and sculpture in her art, and the transformative power of pain. 

The Two of Us began on Reel Rebels Radio. In this special edition series, ‘…

Musician, producer, record label owner, and journalist Will Sumsuch talks openly about balancing his different work roles , his relationship with deep house music and starting therapy. 

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Playwright, producer and performer Dzifa Benson examines the duality in her work and talks about an exciting new project about Black classical musician and composer, Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint…

Naomi and Alba chat about their social isolation experiences, and why looking at the horizon is so important and restorative. 

The Two of Us began on Reel Rebels Radio. In this special edition series…

Writer, storyteller, educator and artist Amie Taylor explains why working with children is such a joy for her, and talks about her new venture ‘Spring Forward’.

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Creative and life partners Zara and Rikard discuss how they work collaboratively. Zara talks about her enthusiasm for getting her hands dirty and being present to the process and Rikard shares his ex…

Poet and actor, Mark 'Mr T' Thompson, chats about the links between teaching and performance and why his poetry is his form of political activism.

The Two of Us began on Reel Rebels Radio. In this sp…

Safiya Kinshasa shares her passion for dance as a form of empowerment and performs some magnificent poetry.

The Two of Us began on Reel Rebels Radio. In this special edition series, ‘The Two of Us SH…