Undercurrent Stories

In this episode we dive into the transformative journey of Steve Hoffman, author of 'A Season for That'. Have you ever dreamed of leaving everything behind and starting fresh in a new country? Steve …

In this revealing conversation with Alicia Kearns, Conservative MP for Rutland and Stamford and currently Shadow Minister for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Alicia shares insights …

In this insightful episode I sit down with with Toby Mildon, an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Architect and founder of Mildon, a consultancy specialising in creating inclusive workplaces. Toby sha…

How many times have you forgotten where your car keys are. Have you ever mislaid your phone? What about the person you met yesterday? Can you still remember their name? On the other hand you might we…

In this episode  we delve into the creative mind of Steve Carroll, an art teacher and science fiction author. Join us as we explore Steve's unique journey from the visual arts to writing compelling s…

In this fascinating episode, we dive into 'The Untold Story of Refrigeration' with Nicola Twilley, acclaimed author of the book Frostbite and co-host of the podcast 'Gastropod'. Join us as we explore…

In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Jeanne Blasberg, author of bestselling & award-winning novels EDEN and THE NINE  and former Wall Street professional who found her true cal…

Join us as we delve into the explosive world of volcanoes with one of the world's leading volcanologists, Prof. Tamsin Mather. As a professor of earth sciences at the University of Oxford and an atmo…

Do you use a fitness tracker? Do you ever read or leave reviews on Trip Advisor or Amazon? Have you read the weather forecast for today? And what about polls for elections? All these are just a few e…

When I was at school in the 1970s, I remember a book lying around in the sixth form common room. It had a curious cover with a flower and a spanner merged together on a blue background.  The book, en…

Did you know that since 2001, eighty four percent of the world's skyscrapers have been built?
Do you know why the Empire State Building was built with a  mooring mast?
Why are skyscrapers getting tall…

Every day (every single day) for 12 years, Mary Jo Hoffman has made a photograph of found nature – no subject too small or too ordinary. For Mary Jo, a former aeronautical engineer, this daily ritual…

Do you currently meditate? Is it something that you are curious about? Well for me as a child of the 1960s and 1970s my original incorrect perception of meditation was a mixture of Eastern religions,…

In this  episode I'm delighted to welcome the Reverend Ainsley Swift , Vicar of St Michael’s Church, Bray, England, to the show.

Growing up in Penny Lane Liverpool, (Made famous by The Beatles!),  Ain…

Ever thought about starting your own podcast?

This is an excerpt from the April edition of the U3A Podcast when I was interviewed by Lee Wellbrook.

In the conversation we discuss the resources availabl…

Delighted to welcome back and continue my conversation with Steve Snow a former senior manager for British Airways and who now runs his own training and coaching company.

We hear about Steve's first m…

You have probably been  to various functions and nights out where the music was provided by a solo artist. If they performed well you may have considered them to be as good or if not better than a we…

Discover how the people of Nuneaton are using the power of creativity to revitalise their community, improve their well being and embrace the challenges and opportunities  of the modern world.

GRIT is…

You've dropped the car off at the airport car park, been processed  through security, boarded the plane and you can now relax  and look forward to your flight. You observe the cabin crew helping pass…