en nonadult no http://www.passionpods.co.uk/ en-GB 2017 Passion Pods℗© A series of podcasts by Emily Chiswell Emily Chiswell How do you make a career out of hula hooping? What book inspires a Grammy award-winning DJ? Where do you start if you want to set up a snowboard school? What’s it actually like to sell alcoholic sweets for a living? On a mission to inspire and encourage young people to make a career from doing something they love, this is a series of weekly podcasts with creatives and start-ups. These chinwags include circus performers, musicians, food makers, writers, charity founders, actors, wine tasters, designers and are hosted by BBC Broadcaster Emily Chiswell - a name you may not recognise but a voice you’re almost certain to have heard! How do you make a career out of hula hooping? What book inspires a Grammy award-winning DJ? Where do you start if you want to set up a snowboard school? What’s it actually like to sell alcoholic sweets for a living? On a mission to inspire and encourage young people to make a career from doing something they love, this is a series of weekly podcasts with creatives and start-ups. These chinwags include circus performers, musicians, food makers, writers, charity founders, actors, wine tasters, designers and are hosted by BBC Broadcaster Emily Chiswell - a name you may not recognise but a voice you’re almost certain to have heard! Emily Chiswell emily@passionpods.co.uk no Emily Chiswell Hubbub.co.uk are on a mission to help small shops compete with big supermarkets by delivering food and drink from London’s best independent’s right to your doorstep. Founded by Marisa Leaf this rather special pod of ours is the first of a... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Hubbub.co_.uk_.mp3 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 08:15:11 +0000 no Hubbub.co.uk are on a mission to help small shops compete with big supermarkets by delivering food and drink from London’s best independent’s right to your doorstep. Founded by Marisa Leaf this rat… Hubbub.co.uk are on a mission to help small shops compete with big supermarkets by delivering food and drink from London’s best independent’s right to your doorstep. Founded by Marisa Leaf this rather special pod of ours is the first of a... Emily Chiswell Becoming a milliner is tough enough quite frankly as you heard from Kate Underdown in Passion Pod #8 and not just because most people have no idea what one is! Little gear shift for Kate of late though has led her to become a co-founder of The Fold... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/The-Fold-Line.mp3 Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:00:38 +0000 Art, Design, Recreation no Becoming a milliner is tough enough quite frankly as you heard from Kate Underdown in Passion Pod #8 and not just because most people have no idea what one is! Little gear shift for Kate of late … Becoming a milliner is tough enough quite frankly as you heard from Kate Underdown in Passion Pod #8 and not just because most people have no idea what one is! Little gear shift for Kate of late though has led her to become a co-founder of The Fold... Emily Chiswell Rowing across the Atlantic for 54 days straight, in a seven metre long boat (having never been in one before!), over Christmas Day, through a hurricane and dealing with broken oar and a tanker nearly navigating in to you…and they enjoyed it?! The... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/The-Tempest-Two.mp3 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 07:04:39 +0000 Charity, Social Enterprise, Recreation no Rowing across the Atlantic for 54 days straight, in a seven metre long boat (having never been in one before!), over Christmas Day, through a hurricane and dealing with broken oar and a tanker… Rowing across the Atlantic for 54 days straight, in a seven metre long boat (having never been in one before!), over Christmas Day, through a hurricane and dealing with broken oar and a tanker nearly navigating in to you…and they enjoyed it?! The... Emily Chiswell Comedy and flowers. Not a combo you’d usually put together is it really. Well, not unless you’d met Luke Keen in which case it’s a match made in heaven. After taking up gardening to sooth the noise that making comedy (or to be honest,... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Luke-Keen.mp3 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 05:00:38 +0000 Art, Design, Charity, Social Enterprise, Recreation, Services no Comedy and flowers. Not a combo you’d usually put together is it really. Well, not unless you’d met Luke Keen in which case it’s a match made in heaven. After taking up gardening to sooth the noise t… Comedy and flowers. Not a combo you’d usually put together is it really. Well, not unless you’d met Luke Keen in which case it’s a match made in heaven. After taking up gardening to sooth the noise that making comedy (or to be honest,... Emily Chiswell Painting for a living is what led Gemma Compton to the wall we found her decorating for this year’s Upfest. Not a bad place to making your mark really is it?! After graduating with a First in her degree right at the time of the economic crash a... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Gemma-Compton.mp3 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 05:00:13 +0000 Art, Design, Fashion no Painting for a living is what led Gemma Compton to the wall we found her decorating for this year’s Upfest. Not a bad place to making your mark really is it?! After graduating with a First in her d… Painting for a living is what led Gemma Compton to the wall we found her decorating for this year’s Upfest. Not a bad place to making your mark really is it?! After graduating with a First in her degree right at the time of the economic crash a... Emily Chiswell Becoming a camerawoman is a tough enough gig to break in to but it didn’t seem quite enough for Holly Bantleman. She was so affected by a visit to a community in Kenya, one boy that she met in particular, that at 21 years old she decided to raise... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Raise-the-Roof-v2.mp3 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 05:00:06 +0000 Charity, Social Enterprise, Theatre TV, Film no Becoming a camerawoman is a tough enough gig to break in to but it didn’t seem quite enough for Holly Bantleman. She was so affected by a visit to a community in Kenya, one boy that she met in p… Becoming a camerawoman is a tough enough gig to break in to but it didn’t seem quite enough for Holly Bantleman. She was so affected by a visit to a community in Kenya, one boy that she met in particular, that at 21 years old she decided to raise... Emily Chiswell Glow in the dark, glittery, magnetic – Cressida Bullock  founder of Fun Science makes slime for a living. She also sets children’s hands on fire (safely, obvs), hand makes toothpaste and those experiments are just for starters. Scientific... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Fun-Science.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 05:00:29 +0000 Recreation, Services no Glow in the dark, glittery, magnetic – Cressida Bullock  founder of Fun Science makes slime for a living. She also sets children’s hands on fire (safely, obvs), hand makes toothpaste and those exper… Glow in the dark, glittery, magnetic – Cressida Bullock  founder of Fun Science makes slime for a living. She also sets children’s hands on fire (safely, obvs), hand makes toothpaste and those experiments are just for starters. Scientific... Emily Chiswell A whole 100 of these little beauties?!#100 life-true tales from such adventurous, hugely brave and massively inspiring folk – what an absolute honour.... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Passion-Pod-100.mp3 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 05:30:28 +0000 no A whole 100 of these little beauties?!#100 life-true tales from such adventurous, hugely brave and massively inspiring folk – what an absolute honour.... A whole 100 of these little beauties?!#100 life-true tales from such adventurous, hugely brave and massively inspiring folk – what an absolute honour.... Emily Chiswell Two thirds of Wildflowers – Kit and Siddy – are from a mega musical family. Brought up a jazz musician and an actress they all had to play an instrument as kids. Didn’t matter which one but having one in hand was a must. On the other... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Wildflowers.mp3 Mon, 04 Jul 2016 08:47:43 +0000 Music, Radio no Two thirds of Wildflowers – Kit and Siddy – are from a mega musical family. Brought up a jazz musician and an actress they all had to play an instrument as kids. Didn’t matter which one but having on… Two thirds of Wildflowers – Kit and Siddy – are from a mega musical family. Brought up a jazz musician and an actress they all had to play an instrument as kids. Didn’t matter which one but having one in hand was a must. On the other... Emily Chiswell If you’re feeling stuck in a rank old work/life/romance rut then this Passion Pod has your name all over it. Writer/performer Max Dickins found himself in exactly that place and so, to shake things up a bit he decided to sign up for a new... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Max-Dickins.mp3 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 05:00:43 +0000 Literary, Music, Radio, Theatre TV, Film, writer no If you’re feeling stuck in a rank old work/life/romance rut then this Passion Pod has your name all over it. Writer/performer Max Dickins found himself in exactly that place and so, to shake things u… If you’re feeling stuck in a rank old work/life/romance rut then this Passion Pod has your name all over it. Writer/performer Max Dickins found himself in exactly that place and so, to shake things up a bit he decided to sign up for a new... Emily Chiswell Founded by Poku (who previously worked in property P.S. and had absolutely no experience in youth engagement at all!) Babbasa supports young people from disadvantaged communities to move forward with their professional aspirations. Yes very much please... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Babbasa-1.mp3 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 11:15:30 +0000 Charity, Social Enterprise no Founded by Poku (who previously worked in property P.S. and had absolutely no experience in youth engagement at all!) Babbasa supports young people from disadvantaged communities to move forward… Founded by Poku (who previously worked in property P.S. and had absolutely no experience in youth engagement at all!) Babbasa supports young people from disadvantaged communities to move forward with their professional aspirations. Yes very much please... Emily Chiswell Jake Meyer really struggles to pin point exactly what it is that he does, which is often a good sign in our book. He settled on Adventurer…as you do! Swapping the school football and cricket lark for climbing and canoeing as soon as he could,... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Jake-Meyer.mp3 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 05:00:42 +0000 Recreation no Jake Meyer really struggles to pin point exactly what it is that he does, which is often a good sign in our book. He settled on Adventurer…as you do! Swapping the school football and cricket lark for… Jake Meyer really struggles to pin point exactly what it is that he does, which is often a good sign in our book. He settled on Adventurer…as you do! Swapping the school football and cricket lark for climbing and canoeing as soon as he could,... Emily Chiswell Jennifer Hamley is a bag designer. Think handbag come work bag and one that we actually want to use rather than horrible, ugly looking designs that we’re often up against. Hers feels good to touch, looks lovely, has all the compartments you&... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Jen-Hamley.mp3 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 05:00:05 +0000 Art, Design, Fashion no Jennifer Hamley is a bag designer. Think handbag come work bag and one that we actually want to use rather than horrible, ugly looking designs that we’re often up against. Hers feels good to touch, l… Jennifer Hamley is a bag designer. Think handbag come work bag and one that we actually want to use rather than horrible, ugly looking designs that we’re often up against. Hers feels good to touch, looks lovely, has all the compartments you&... Emily Chiswell From playing professional rugby for Harlequins and Bristol, to making sausages for a living. Yes, that is a real career path and Olly Kohn is the proud owner of it! After an injury and a new sausage making machine coincided with each other, the seeds... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/BBC-RB-Jolly-Hog.mp3 Mon, 30 May 2016 05:30:43 +0000 Food, Drink no From playing professional rugby for Harlequins and Bristol, to making sausages for a living. Yes, that is a real career path and Olly Kohn is the proud owner of it! After an injury and a new sausage… From playing professional rugby for Harlequins and Bristol, to making sausages for a living. Yes, that is a real career path and Olly Kohn is the proud owner of it! After an injury and a new sausage making machine coincided with each other, the seeds... Emily Chiswell After spending three years working for a big Ad agency in London feeling rather un-scintillated about chucking all of his energy and creativity in to products like nasal decongestants (and who can blame him quite frankly?!), co-founder Andrew Hunt... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Aduna.mp3 Mon, 23 May 2016 05:00:27 +0000 Charity, Social Enterprise, Food, Drink no After spending three years working for a big Ad agency in London feeling rather un-scintillated about chucking all of his energy and creativity in to products like nasal decongestants (and who can … After spending three years working for a big Ad agency in London feeling rather un-scintillated about chucking all of his energy and creativity in to products like nasal decongestants (and who can blame him quite frankly?!), co-founder Andrew Hunt... Emily Chiswell Bridget Arsenault is donning three main job hats at the moment. She’s always known that she wanted to be a journalist and has spent most of the last eight years doing so…for Vanity Fair no less! She also founded The Bright Young Things... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Bridget-Arsenault-1.mp3 Mon, 16 May 2016 05:00:27 +0000 Charity, Social Enterprise, Literary, Theatre TV, Film no Bridget Arsenault is donning three main job hats at the moment. She’s always known that she wanted to be a journalist and has spent most of the last eight years doing so…for Vanity Fair no less! She … Bridget Arsenault is donning three main job hats at the moment. She’s always known that she wanted to be a journalist and has spent most of the last eight years doing so…for Vanity Fair no less! She also founded The Bright Young Things... Emily Chiswell Jodie founded her own Social Media company JC Social Media at 22 and is also the co-founder of Clever Tykes – a series of children’s books that introduce them to positive entrepreneurial role models, with the hope that it might help inspire... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Clever-Tykes-1.mp3 Mon, 09 May 2016 05:00:54 +0000 Digital, Literary no Jodie founded her own Social Media company JC Social Media at 22 and is also the co-founder of Clever Tykes – a series of children’s books that introduce them to positive entrepreneurial role mod… Jodie founded her own Social Media company JC Social Media at 22 and is also the co-founder of Clever Tykes – a series of children’s books that introduce them to positive entrepreneurial role models, with the hope that it might help inspire... Emily Chiswell Being an actress is a Passion Pod in itself really but making the move from doing that as your job to becoming a yoga teacher…surely that’s double pod points?! After 10 years of grafting her socks off and doing pretty darn well too, Steffy... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Steffy-White.mp3 Mon, 02 May 2016 05:00:09 +0000 Recreation, Theatre TV, Film no Being an actress is a Passion Pod in itself really but making the move from doing that as your job to becoming a yoga teacher…surely that’s double pod points?! After 10 years of grafting her socks of… Being an actress is a Passion Pod in itself really but making the move from doing that as your job to becoming a yoga teacher…surely that’s double pod points?! After 10 years of grafting her socks off and doing pretty darn well too, Steffy... Emily Chiswell So, here’s one for you. Blogosphere Magazine is the first print publication entirely by bloggers for bloggers and the blogging community. It’s a magazine that you can hold in your actual hands and sniff it’s beautiful independent... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Blogosphere.mp3 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 05:00:56 +0000 Digital, Literary no So, here’s one for you. Blogosphere Magazine is the first print publication entirely by bloggers for bloggers and the blogging community. It’s a magazine that you can hold in your actual hands and sn… So, here’s one for you. Blogosphere Magazine is the first print publication entirely by bloggers for bloggers and the blogging community. It’s a magazine that you can hold in your actual hands and sniff it’s beautiful independent... Emily Chiswell The Cool Graduate is a platform of inspiration for graduates to get a different clutch of ideas about their futures. Hello and yes please! Flagging up a whole load of options ranging from volunteering to paid graduate jobs all over the world, the main... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/The-Cool-Graduate-1-1.mp3 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 05:00:31 +0000 Charity, Social Enterprise, Digital, Recreation no The Cool Graduate is a platform of inspiration for graduates to get a different clutch of ideas about their futures. Hello and yes please! Flagging up a whole load of options ranging from … The Cool Graduate is a platform of inspiration for graduates to get a different clutch of ideas about their futures. Hello and yes please! Flagging up a whole load of options ranging from volunteering to paid graduate jobs all over the world, the main... Emily Chiswell Founding a nutritional food business on the proceeds of her sell out art graduate show, artist and healthy foodster Alexandra Dudley definitely has quite the story to tell! Punch Foods is on a mission to make real food with real flavour and Alexandra... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Punch-Foods.mp3 Mon, 11 Apr 2016 05:30:20 +0000 Food, Drink no Founding a nutritional food business on the proceeds of her sell out art graduate show, artist and healthy foodster Alexandra Dudley definitely has quite the story to tell! Punch Foods is on a… Founding a nutritional food business on the proceeds of her sell out art graduate show, artist and healthy foodster Alexandra Dudley definitely has quite the story to tell! Punch Foods is on a mission to make real food with real flavour and Alexandra... Emily Chiswell Being a serious of fan of Project Love means that slight warning should come with my chat with it’s founders Vicki and Selina. *There is a lot of serious over-excitement which manifests itself in all sorts of ways but it is all with good reason.*... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Project-Love.mp3 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 05:30:10 +0000 Recreation, Services no Being a serious of fan of Project Love means that slight warning should come with my chat with it’s founders Vicki and Selina. *There is a lot of serious over-excitement which manifests itself in a… Being a serious of fan of Project Love means that slight warning should come with my chat with it’s founders Vicki and Selina. *There is a lot of serious over-excitement which manifests itself in all sorts of ways but it is all with good reason.*... Emily Chiswell Creative Coach, Actor and independent Shop Owner; Clare Yuille is just the sort of lady that we like having around these here parts for obvious reasons. As an actor by trade she’s created a pretty wonderful set up for herself to help combat the... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Clare-Yuille.mp3 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 05:00:45 +0000 Art, Design, Theatre TV, Film no Creative Coach, Actor and independent Shop Owner; Clare Yuille is just the sort of lady that we like having around these here parts for obvious reasons. As an actor by trade she’s created a pretty w… Creative Coach, Actor and independent Shop Owner; Clare Yuille is just the sort of lady that we like having around these here parts for obvious reasons. As an actor by trade she’s created a pretty wonderful set up for herself to help combat the... Emily Chiswell Buy Me Once is a seriously hot dang brilliant idea. It’s a website founded by Tara Button, that lists a load of products for sale that don’t cost loads of dosh, are really friendly to the planet and that actually last. Pretty novel for... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Buy-Me-Once.mp3 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 05:00:11 +0000 Charity, Social Enterprise, Digital, Fashion no Buy Me Once is a seriously hot dang brilliant idea. It’s a website founded by Tara Button, that lists a load of products for sale that don’t cost loads of dosh, are really friendly to the planet and … Buy Me Once is a seriously hot dang brilliant idea. It’s a website founded by Tara Button, that lists a load of products for sale that don’t cost loads of dosh, are really friendly to the planet and that actually last. Pretty novel for... Emily Chiswell http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Victoria-Lacroix-1.mp3 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 05:00:53 +0000 Art, Design no Emily Chiswell So Cara and her business partner Dave have sure got their work cut out.  Heard of Poitin? (pronunced Potcheen btw) Unlikely unless you’re Irish. These guys are not only trying to front a whole new mass market category of booze with their version... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Ban-Poitin.mp3 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 05:00:42 +0000 Food, Drink no So Cara and her business partner Dave have sure got their work cut out.  Heard of Poitin? (pronunced Potcheen btw) Unlikely unless you’re Irish. These guys are not only trying to front a whole new ma… So Cara and her business partner Dave have sure got their work cut out.  Heard of Poitin? (pronunced Potcheen btw) Unlikely unless you’re Irish. These guys are not only trying to front a whole new mass market category of booze with their version... Emily Chiswell Originally with drama school and singing in her sights, after a little bit of unconventional advice Bo Bruce went for option two. 5 or so years of that and gigging her pants off, she made the decision to go on’t tele in The Voice. Quite the... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bo-Bruce.mp3 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 05:00:36 +0000 Music, Radio no Originally with drama school and singing in her sights, after a little bit of unconventional advice Bo Bruce went for option two. 5 or so years of that and gigging her pants off, she made the d… Originally with drama school and singing in her sights, after a little bit of unconventional advice Bo Bruce went for option two. 5 or so years of that and gigging her pants off, she made the decision to go on’t tele in The Voice. Quite the... Emily Chiswell Quality time together with your kids as well as having a shed load of fun. That’s what’s at the heart of Weekend Box Club the online subscription service set up by Andy Stephenson. This box full of creative goodies plonks itself on to your... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Weekend-Box-Club.mp3 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 05:00:18 +0000 Art, Design, Digital, Recreation no Quality time together with your kids as well as having a shed load of fun. That’s what’s at the heart of Weekend Box Club the online subscription service set up by Andy Stephenson. This box full of c… Quality time together with your kids as well as having a shed load of fun. That’s what’s at the heart of Weekend Box Club the online subscription service set up by Andy Stephenson. This box full of creative goodies plonks itself on to your... Emily Chiswell Art student Oliver Hemsley was left paralysed aged 21 following an unprovoked stabbing attack. There’s no way of glossing over this horrendousness but the beauty that’s been born from the depths of it’s ugliness is the frickin awesome... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Art-Against-Knives.mp3 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 05:00:46 +0000 Art, Design, Charity, Social Enterprise no Art student Oliver Hemsley was left paralysed aged 21 following an unprovoked stabbing attack. There’s no way of glossing over this horrendousness but the beauty that’s been born from the depths of i… Art student Oliver Hemsley was left paralysed aged 21 following an unprovoked stabbing attack. There’s no way of glossing over this horrendousness but the beauty that’s been born from the depths of it’s ugliness is the frickin awesome... Emily Chiswell When you think of food from the Ukraine you think of watermelon right? No, us neither but apparently that’s where we’re going wrong. Proving to the world that Eastern European food isn’t just potatoes and dumplings chef, food writer,... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Olia-Hercules.mp3 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 05:00:33 +0000 Food, Drink no When you think of food from the Ukraine you think of watermelon right? No, us neither but apparently that’s where we’re going wrong. Proving to the world that Eastern European food isn’t just potato… When you think of food from the Ukraine you think of watermelon right? No, us neither but apparently that’s where we’re going wrong. Proving to the world that Eastern European food isn’t just potatoes and dumplings chef, food writer,... Emily Chiswell There’s definitely still an element of complete disbelief from painter Emily Thornton that she’s actually getting to do this as her job every day. It’s infectiously endearing. Having done all sorts of different bits and pieces she... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Emily-Thornton.mp3 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 05:00:34 +0000 Art, Design no There’s definitely still an element of complete disbelief from painter Emily Thornton that she’s actually getting to do this as her job every day. It’s infectiously endearing. Having done all sorts o… There’s definitely still an element of complete disbelief from painter Emily Thornton that she’s actually getting to do this as her job every day. It’s infectiously endearing. Having done all sorts of different bits and pieces she... Emily Chiswell Oooo it’s a beauty this one! Emma Gannon oozes passion for what she does from her every pore and it’s mighty infectious. She’s a blogger via Girl Lost In The City, general social media guru and this year is adding published author to... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Emma-Gannon.mp3 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 05:00:47 +0000 Digital, Literary no Oooo it’s a beauty this one! Emma Gannon oozes passion for what she does from her every pore and it’s mighty infectious. She’s a blogger via Girl Lost In The City, general social media guru and this … Oooo it’s a beauty this one! Emma Gannon oozes passion for what she does from her every pore and it’s mighty infectious. She’s a blogger via Girl Lost In The City, general social media guru and this year is adding published author to... Emily Chiswell Chureca Chic is a range of high end fashion accessories made from recycled materials by women who live on Nicaragua’s rubbish dump ‘La Chureca’. All the makers are students on the Earth Education Project – a year long... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Earth-Education-Project.mp3 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 05:00:23 +0000 Art, Design, Charity, Social Enterprise no Chureca Chic is a range of high end fashion accessories made from recycled materials by women who live on Nicaragua’s rubbish dump ‘La Chureca’. All the makers are students on the Earth Education Pro… Chureca Chic is a range of high end fashion accessories made from recycled materials by women who live on Nicaragua’s rubbish dump ‘La Chureca’. All the makers are students on the Earth Education Project – a year long... Emily Chiswell Sitting at a wheel squishing and squelching clay for a living – Emily Doran has got this job thing nailed.  With her range of rustic, earthy, seaside-colour inspired handmade bowls, mugs, pots, vases, jugs…she’s a studio potter in... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Emily-Doran.mp3 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 05:00:32 +0000 Art, Design no Sitting at a wheel squishing and squelching clay for a living – Emily Doran has got this job thing nailed.  With her range of rustic, earthy, seaside-colour inspired handmade bowls, mugs, pots, vase… Sitting at a wheel squishing and squelching clay for a living – Emily Doran has got this job thing nailed.  With her range of rustic, earthy, seaside-colour inspired handmade bowls, mugs, pots, vases, jugs…she’s a studio potter in... Emily Chiswell Biz is quite the human. Not only has his work been published in the New Statesman, the Times Literary Supplement,  New Internationalist to name just a few, but he’s also a Trustee of the Sony Award-winning radio station Resonance FM, ... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Biz.mp3 Mon, 07 Dec 2015 05:00:24 +0000 Literary no Biz is quite the human. Not only has his work been published in the New Statesman, the Times Literary Supplement,  New Internationalist to name just a few, but he’s also a Trustee of the Sony Award-w… Biz is quite the human. Not only has his work been published in the New Statesman, the Times Literary Supplement,  New Internationalist to name just a few, but he’s also a Trustee of the Sony Award-winning radio station Resonance FM, ... Emily Chiswell Women’s sportswear that’s contemporary, designed by women, not salmon pink or astronomically priced and made in the UK. Refreshing, that’s what Lily Rice’s Lexie range is. She’s on a mission to inspire women and girls to... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Lexie.mp3 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 05:00:59 +0000 Fashion, Recreation no Women’s sportswear that’s contemporary, designed by women, not salmon pink or astronomically priced and made in the UK. Refreshing, that’s what Lily Rice’s Lexie range is. She’s on a mission to inspi… Women’s sportswear that’s contemporary, designed by women, not salmon pink or astronomically priced and made in the UK. Refreshing, that’s what Lily Rice’s Lexie range is. She’s on a mission to inspire women and girls to... Emily Chiswell Romany Gypsies, witch doctors, tree ghouls, sea caves; Abi Elphinstone‘s children’s triology is pure imagination fertilizer. Kicking off with The Dream Snatcher and followed next year by The Shadow Keeper, the magical adventures in her... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Abi-Elphinstone.mp3 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 05:00:50 +0000 Literary no Romany Gypsies, witch doctors, tree ghouls, sea caves; Abi Elphinstone‘s children’s triology is pure imagination fertilizer. Kicking off with The Dream Snatcher and followed next year by The Shadow K… Romany Gypsies, witch doctors, tree ghouls, sea caves; Abi Elphinstone‘s children’s triology is pure imagination fertilizer. Kicking off with The Dream Snatcher and followed next year by The Shadow Keeper, the magical adventures in her... Emily Chiswell Super eye-catching designs and even more eye-catching flavour combos, Doisy & Dam are on a mission to raise food’s game. Starting with their range of bonkersly tasty chocolate bars (and yes, we do say that from much very enjoyable experience... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Doisy-Dam.mp3 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 05:00:33 +0000 Food, Drink no Super eye-catching designs and even more eye-catching flavour combos, Doisy & Dam are on a mission to raise food’s game. Starting with their range of bonkersly tasty chocolate bars (and yes, … Super eye-catching designs and even more eye-catching flavour combos, Doisy & Dam are on a mission to raise food’s game. Starting with their range of bonkersly tasty chocolate bars (and yes, we do say that from much very enjoyable experience... Emily Chiswell So what job can you do if you want to work in food but not in catering? Hello Georgina Fuggle. A walking, talking, writing, cooking, photographing, blogging, styling example. Food writing mainly these days Georgina went from spraying edible delights... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Georgina-Fuggle.mp3 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 05:30:58 +0000 Art, Design, Charity, Social Enterprise, Food, Drink no So what job can you do if you want to work in food but not in catering? Hello Georgina Fuggle. A walking, talking, writing, cooking, photographing, blogging, styling example. Food writing mainly… So what job can you do if you want to work in food but not in catering? Hello Georgina Fuggle. A walking, talking, writing, cooking, photographing, blogging, styling example. Food writing mainly these days Georgina went from spraying edible delights... Emily Chiswell Beautiful, feminine, wearable, pretty and made right here in the UK with a whole load of love: Iris London is lingerie that we that we all want to own quite frankly. Which makes it ever more surprising that it’s founder Ellie Simpson-Gray... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Iris-London.mp3 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 05:28:23 +0000 Fashion no Beautiful, feminine, wearable, pretty and made right here in the UK with a whole load of love: Iris London is lingerie that we that we all want to own quite frankly. Which makes it ever more … Beautiful, feminine, wearable, pretty and made right here in the UK with a whole load of love: Iris London is lingerie that we that we all want to own quite frankly. Which makes it ever more surprising that it’s founder Ellie Simpson-Gray... Emily Chiswell From the marketing and product development for whopper brands like Haagen Dazs and Kettle Chips to making the fresh, wholesome food that is Sprogs. Quite the change for Ching-Yee . She’s the brain power behind this convenient, healthy, fresh... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Sprogs.mp3 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 05:00:08 +0000 Food, Drink no From the marketing and product development for whopper brands like Haagen Dazs and Kettle Chips to making the fresh, wholesome food that is Sprogs. Quite the change for Ching-Yee . She’s the brain po… From the marketing and product development for whopper brands like Haagen Dazs and Kettle Chips to making the fresh, wholesome food that is Sprogs. Quite the change for Ching-Yee . She’s the brain power behind this convenient, healthy, fresh... Emily Chiswell Packaging. Something few of us think about but most of us give a good ooo and ahh to if it’s done well. Co-ordinating all the different factors that are needed to pull it off though is headache central, especially if you don’t want to... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Pakible.mp3 Mon, 19 Oct 2015 05:00:30 +0000 Art, Design, Services no Packaging. Something few of us think about but most of us give a good ooo and ahh to if it’s done well. Co-ordinating all the different factors that are needed to pull it off though is headache ce… Packaging. Something few of us think about but most of us give a good ooo and ahh to if it’s done well. Co-ordinating all the different factors that are needed to pull it off though is headache central, especially if you don’t want to... Emily Chiswell Adam Greenfield is a Community Organiser based in San Francisco. He connects people in a way that’s less of the toe curling networky vibe and more of the ‘hey, meet your neighbour’. Sounds good right? A Law Degree and a Masters in Electronic... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Adam-Greenfield.mp3 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 05:00:05 +0000 Charity, Social Enterprise, Recreation, Services no Adam Greenfield is a Community Organiser based in San Francisco. He connects people in a way that’s less of the toe curling networky vibe and more of the ‘hey, meet your neighbour’. Sounds good right… Adam Greenfield is a Community Organiser based in San Francisco. He connects people in a way that’s less of the toe curling networky vibe and more of the ‘hey, meet your neighbour’. Sounds good right? A Law Degree and a Masters in Electronic... Emily Chiswell So yes, it’s now official. Passion Pods has gone global. Well, across the pond at least. The first of our four podcasts from San Francisco comes courtesy of Zach from Thanx. A Management Consultant at Bain, Zach was helping companies build their... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Thanx.mp3 Mon, 05 Oct 2015 05:00:47 +0000 Digital, Services no So yes, it’s now official. Passion Pods has gone global. Well, across the pond at least. The first of our four podcasts from San Francisco comes courtesy of Zach from Thanx. A Management Consultant a… So yes, it’s now official. Passion Pods has gone global. Well, across the pond at least. The first of our four podcasts from San Francisco comes courtesy of Zach from Thanx. A Management Consultant at Bain, Zach was helping companies build their... Emily Chiswell If you’ve ever fancied working as a Theatre Producer then you need to listen to this. It’s as simple as that quite frankly. After 9 years working with Playful Productions as an Associate Producer Georgia Gatti is about to head off to... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Georgia-Gatti.mp3 Mon, 28 Sep 2015 05:30:58 +0000 Literary, Theatre TV, Film no If you’ve ever fancied working as a Theatre Producer then you need to listen to this. It’s as simple as that quite frankly. After 9 years working with Playful Productions as an Associate Producer Geo… If you’ve ever fancied working as a Theatre Producer then you need to listen to this. It’s as simple as that quite frankly. After 9 years working with Playful Productions as an Associate Producer Georgia Gatti is about to head off to... Emily Chiswell Think Secret Cinema meets permanent pop-up and you’ve got Shuttlecock. Founded by Ed Templeton along with his brother Ollie and cousins Will and Anna their latest project restaurant Carousel,  brings together super exciting chefs from around... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Shuttlecocks-Carousel.mp3 Mon, 21 Sep 2015 05:30:42 +0000 Art, Design, Food, Drink, Recreation, Theatre TV, Film no Think Secret Cinema meets permanent pop-up and you’ve got Shuttlecock. Founded by Ed Templeton along with his brother Ollie and cousins Will and Anna their latest project restaurant Carousel,  bri… Think Secret Cinema meets permanent pop-up and you’ve got Shuttlecock. Founded by Ed Templeton along with his brother Ollie and cousins Will and Anna their latest project restaurant Carousel,  brings together super exciting chefs from around... Emily Chiswell So we’re Stateside this week on the scour for Passion Podders in San Francisco. Tough life. Hunting out people across the pond who are on these adventures and finding out a bit more about their stories’ twists and turns.... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Were-away.mp3 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 05:30:14 +0000 no So we’re Stateside this week on the scour for Passion Podders in San Francisco. Tough life. Hunting out people across the pond who are on these adventures and finding out a bit more about their sto… So we’re Stateside this week on the scour for Passion Podders in San Francisco. Tough life. Hunting out people across the pond who are on these adventures and finding out a bit more about their stories’ twists and turns.... Emily Chiswell Writer Tallulah Brown couldn’t believe her luck when she discovered script writing. Telling stories by writing conversations and not having to worry about those hateful commas and punctuation. Our kind of gal! With one of the most contagious... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Tallulah-Brown.mp3 Mon, 07 Sep 2015 06:13:12 +0000 Literary, Theatre TV, Film no Writer Tallulah Brown couldn’t believe her luck when she discovered script writing. Telling stories by writing conversations and not having to worry about those hateful commas and punctuation. Our ki… Writer Tallulah Brown couldn’t believe her luck when she discovered script writing. Telling stories by writing conversations and not having to worry about those hateful commas and punctuation. Our kind of gal! With one of the most contagious... Emily Chiswell Taking a year off to try everything. Sounds pretty wild right?! Well how’s about going to Azerbaijan to work  instead of going to Glastonbury with your best mates to party? Hmmm…yeah, not quite the kind of wild we’re after perhaps... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Flowers-by-Daisy.mp3 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 05:45:00 +0000 Art, Design, Recreation, Services no Taking a year off to try everything. Sounds pretty wild right?! Well how’s about going to Azerbaijan to work  instead of going to Glastonbury with your best mates to party? Hmmm…yeah, not quite the k… Taking a year off to try everything. Sounds pretty wild right?! Well how’s about going to Azerbaijan to work  instead of going to Glastonbury with your best mates to party? Hmmm…yeah, not quite the kind of wild we’re after perhaps... Emily Chiswell Madoc’s on to a goodie with this one. ‘Special adventures in wild places’ – even Secret Adventures tag line makes you feel excited. Kayaking under Tower Bridge at night, swimming under a full moon, woodland foraging –... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Secret-Adventures.mp3 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 05:36:27 +0000 Charity, Social Enterprise, Recreation no Madoc’s on to a goodie with this one. ‘Special adventures in wild places’ – even Secret Adventures tag line makes you feel excited. Kayaking under Tower Bridge at night, swimming under a full moon, w… Madoc’s on to a goodie with this one. ‘Special adventures in wild places’ – even Secret Adventures tag line makes you feel excited. Kayaking under Tower Bridge at night, swimming under a full moon, woodland foraging –... Emily Chiswell http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Ali-Dowling.mp3 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 04:05:53 +0000 Theatre TV, Film no Emily Chiswell Helen Zaltzman started her first podcast  Answer Me This with Olly Mann back in 2006 so this is a lady with podcast pedigree unlike many others. No pressure then. Earlier this year she set out on her broadcasting lonesome too with The Allusionist... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Helen-Zaltzman.mp3 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 06:00:50 +0000 Music, Radio no Helen Zaltzman started her first podcast  Answer Me This with Olly Mann back in 2006 so this is a lady with podcast pedigree unlike many others. No pressure then. Earlier this year she set out on … Helen Zaltzman started her first podcast  Answer Me This with Olly Mann back in 2006 so this is a lady with podcast pedigree unlike many others. No pressure then. Earlier this year she set out on her broadcasting lonesome too with The Allusionist... Emily Chiswell Don’t ask Ellie White what she does. Actually you should because the reaction you’re going to get is definitely worth it. A writer performer is what she’s going with although comedy should definitely be chucked in there somewhere.... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ellie-White.mp3 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 05:00:13 +0000 Theatre TV, Film no Don’t ask Ellie White what she does. Actually you should because the reaction you’re going to get is definitely worth it. A writer performer is what she’s going with although comedy should defin… Don’t ask Ellie White what she does. Actually you should because the reaction you’re going to get is definitely worth it. A writer performer is what she’s going with although comedy should definitely be chucked in there somewhere.... Emily Chiswell It’s quite something isn’t it when a Grammy winning musician who’s first album went to no 1 in the UK still questions whether one day he’s going to have to get a ‘real’ job?! Bonkers, right? That’s just why... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Joe-Ray.mp3 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 05:00:10 +0000 Music, Radio no It’s quite something isn’t it when a Grammy winning musician who’s first album went to no 1 in the UK still questions whether one day he’s going to have to get a ‘real’ job?! Bonkers, right? That’s j… It’s quite something isn’t it when a Grammy winning musician who’s first album went to no 1 in the UK still questions whether one day he’s going to have to get a ‘real’ job?! Bonkers, right? That’s just why... Emily Chiswell Pip never wanted to run her own business and had never worked in the food industry. Perfect combo to start her nut butter company Pip & Nut then wouldn’t you say?! You’d honestly have no idea of that though if you meet her today  – she... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Pip-Nut1.mp3 Mon, 20 Jul 2015 06:00:44 +0000 Food, Drink no Pip never wanted to run her own business and had never worked in the food industry. Perfect combo to start her nut butter company Pip & Nut then wouldn’t you say?! You’d honestly have no ide… Pip never wanted to run her own business and had never worked in the food industry. Perfect combo to start her nut butter company Pip & Nut then wouldn’t you say?! You’d honestly have no idea of that though if you meet her today  – she... Emily Chiswell A self taught hula hooper following a revelation at Burning Man – you can imagine why we were slightly over excited about chatting to this Passion Podder! Anna Byrne makes her hoop shaped living through three different bits. She performs weekly... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Anna-the-Hulagan1.mp3 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 05:00:28 +0000 Recreation, Theatre TV, Film no A self taught hula hooper following a revelation at Burning Man – you can imagine why we were slightly over excited about chatting to this Passion Podder! Anna Byrne makes her hoop shaped living t… A self taught hula hooper following a revelation at Burning Man – you can imagine why we were slightly over excited about chatting to this Passion Podder! Anna Byrne makes her hoop shaped living through three different bits. She performs weekly... Emily Chiswell So what happens when North Yorkshire Chef Paul Welburn’s humble and honest food meets a bit of reminiscing  about the past, with some apothecary action thrown in for good measure too? Tonic & Remedy my friends. That’s what.... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Paul-Welburn.mp3 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 06:00:12 +0000 Food, Drink no So what happens when North Yorkshire Chef Paul Welburn’s humble and honest food meets a bit of reminiscing  about the past, with some apothecary action thrown in for good measure too? Tonic & Remedy my friends. That’s what.... Emily Chiswell East London seems to hog all the creative juices these days but Lucy at Pocket Arts is on a mission to change some of that. Bringing creative people together in West London to make all sorts of fun things happen. Pop up shops, open studios, exhibitions... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pocket-Arts.mp3 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 05:00:04 +0000 Art, Design, Recreation no East London seems to hog all the creative juices these days but Lucy at Pocket Arts is on a mission to change some of that. Bringing creative people together in West London to make all sorts of fun… East London seems to hog all the creative juices these days but Lucy at Pocket Arts is on a mission to change some of that. Bringing creative people together in West London to make all sorts of fun things happen. Pop up shops, open studios, exhibitions... Emily Chiswell Did you know that Brett Akker founder of Streetcar and more recently Lovespace spent years wanting to start a business but didn’t have the idea to go with it. Refreshing to hear that right? Definitely encouragement worthy of our 50th Passion Pod!... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Brett-Akker.mp3 Mon, 22 Jun 2015 08:30:18 +0000 Digital, Services no Did you know that Brett Akker founder of Streetcar and more recently Lovespace spent years wanting to start a business but didn’t have the idea to go with it. Refreshing to hear that right? D… Did you know that Brett Akker founder of Streetcar and more recently Lovespace spent years wanting to start a business but didn’t have the idea to go with it. Refreshing to hear that right? Definitely encouragement worthy of our 50th Passion Pod!... Emily Chiswell So via a background in telecommunications, advertising and then cloud services Ben Lambert has founded a dating app. It’s called Clocked and that’s what has brought him to the Passion Pod party. And, excuse us while we go all M&S but&... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Clocked.mp3 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 15:13:44 +0000 Digital, Recreation no So via a background in telecommunications, advertising and then cloud services Ben Lambert has founded a dating app. It’s called Clocked and that’s what has brought him to the Passion Pod party. And… So via a background in telecommunications, advertising and then cloud services Ben Lambert has founded a dating app. It’s called Clocked and that’s what has brought him to the Passion Pod party. And, excuse us while we go all M&S but&... Emily Chiswell From proof reading Annual Reports for a Finance company to her very own jewellery range. If that’s not a tale of Passion Pod greatness then what ruddy is?!  With both a bespoke and ready to wear range Gee Woods‘ beauteous pieces are... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Gee-Woods.mp3 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 07:45:33 +0000 Art, Design no From proof reading Annual Reports for a Finance company to her very own jewellery range. If that’s not a tale of Passion Pod greatness then what ruddy is?!  With both a bespoke and ready to wear ra… From proof reading Annual Reports for a Finance company to her very own jewellery range. If that’s not a tale of Passion Pod greatness then what ruddy is?!  With both a bespoke and ready to wear range Gee Woods‘ beauteous pieces are... Emily Chiswell Edible Cocktails. That’s right, sweets plus booze. And not just any booze, these are taste bud tickling combos of dreams. We’re talking Gin, Elderflower & Thyme, Dark Rum with warming spices, Mixed Berry Daiquiri with a pink... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/SmithSinclair.mp3 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 09:37:15 +0000 Food, Drink no Edible Cocktails. That’s right, sweets plus booze. And not just any booze, these are taste bud tickling combos of dreams. We’re talking Gin, Elderflower & Thyme, Dark Rum with warming spices,… Edible Cocktails. That’s right, sweets plus booze. And not just any booze, these are taste bud tickling combos of dreams. We’re talking Gin, Elderflower & Thyme, Dark Rum with warming spices, Mixed Berry Daiquiri with a pink... Emily Chiswell Think of Museli. Dusty dry oats, claggy, bland? Think again. How’s about Choco Sour Cherry, Elderflower & Cranberry or (my particular fave having guzzled from many of their pots now) Mango, Coconut, Ginger & Lime. Put that in your... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/46-Cuckoo.mp3 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 08:45:20 +0000 Food, Drink no Think of Museli. Dusty dry oats, claggy, bland? Think again. How’s about Choco Sour Cherry, Elderflower & Cranberry or (my particular fave having guzzled from many of their pots now) Mango, C… Think of Museli. Dusty dry oats, claggy, bland? Think again. How’s about Choco Sour Cherry, Elderflower & Cranberry or (my particular fave having guzzled from many of their pots now) Mango, Coconut, Ginger & Lime. Put that in your... Emily Chiswell An unbiased, open, global journalism platform that pays its most popular contributors, coaches them too if needs be and also lets them retain ownership of what they write. As a user it’s also totally bespoke, allowing you to pick and choose... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/45-Will-News-Hub.mp3 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 13:51:37 +0000 Digital, Literary no An unbiased, open, global journalism platform that pays its most popular contributors, coaches them too if needs be and also lets them retain ownership of what they write. As a user it’s al… An unbiased, open, global journalism platform that pays its most popular contributors, coaches them too if needs be and also lets them retain ownership of what they write. As a user it’s also totally bespoke, allowing you to pick and choose... Emily Chiswell Potage’s goal is to make eating well easy. Freshly prepared, organic, locally sourced meals delivered to your doorstep. A healthy home cooked delivery. Yes. This is officially one of the best ideas around. Fact.... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/44-Georgia-Potage.mp3 Mon, 12 Jan 2015 16:13:29 +0000 Food, Drink no Potage’s goal is to make eating well easy. Freshly prepared, organic, locally sourced meals delivered to your doorstep. A healthy home cooked delivery. Yes. This is officially one of the best ideas a… Potage’s goal is to make eating well easy. Freshly prepared, organic, locally sourced meals delivered to your doorstep. A healthy home cooked delivery. Yes. This is officially one of the best ideas around. Fact.... Emily Chiswell Zoe Jones is a Handbalancer. A what? A Handbalancer. She balances on her hands. Yeah, not too tough to work out is it really but it seems a lot of us have to ask at least twice before we understand what it is she says she does. Definitely worth the... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/42-Zoe.mp3 Mon, 23 Jun 2014 12:40:21 +0000 Recreation, Theatre TV, Film no Zoe Jones is a Handbalancer. A what? A Handbalancer. She balances on her hands. Yeah, not too tough to work out is it really but it seems a lot of us have to ask at least twice before we understand… Zoe Jones is a Handbalancer. A what? A Handbalancer. She balances on her hands. Yeah, not too tough to work out is it really but it seems a lot of us have to ask at least twice before we understand what it is she says she does. Definitely worth the... Emily Chiswell How’s about acting in a one man show that you’ve written entirely in Iambic Pentameter? No sweat, right. Well apparently not. Writer and Performer Tristan Bernays has done exactly that with The Bread and The Beer, reviving the age old tradition of... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/43-Tristan-Bernays.mp3 Wed, 28 May 2014 16:34:06 +0000 Theatre TV, Film no How’s about acting in a one man show that you’ve written entirely in Iambic Pentameter? No sweat, right. Well apparently not. Writer and Performer Tristan Bernays has done exactly that with The Bre… How’s about acting in a one man show that you’ve written entirely in Iambic Pentameter? No sweat, right. Well apparently not. Writer and Performer Tristan Bernays has done exactly that with The Bread and The Beer, reviving the age old tradition of... Emily Chiswell A defeat of 31-0. It ain’t good news for any football team really, apart from American Samoa that is. That eye watering score line was exactly what fired up Film Producer Kirstian Brodie’s intrigue and  dun-dah-dah their story has just been... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/41-Kristian-Brodie-2.mp3 Mon, 12 May 2014 08:05:15 +0000 Theatre TV, Film no A defeat of 31-0. It ain’t good news for any football team really, apart from American Samoa that is. That eye watering score line was exactly what fired up Film Producer Kirstian Brodie’s intrigue a… A defeat of 31-0. It ain’t good news for any football team really, apart from American Samoa that is. That eye watering score line was exactly what fired up Film Producer Kirstian Brodie’s intrigue and  dun-dah-dah their story has just been... Emily Chiswell If you were to hand pick a Passion Pod to have, this could well be it. Written and designed by Charlotte Reed, May The Thoughts Be With You is a book of positive and inspirational nuggets that swap the commonly associated twee-ness for a bit of light... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/40-May-The-Thoughts.mp3 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 11:40:18 +0000 Art, Design, Literary no If you were to hand pick a Passion Pod to have, this could well be it. Written and designed by Charlotte Reed, May The Thoughts Be With You is a book of positive and inspirational nuggets that swap… If you were to hand pick a Passion Pod to have, this could well be it. Written and designed by Charlotte Reed, May The Thoughts Be With You is a book of positive and inspirational nuggets that swap the commonly associated twee-ness for a bit of light... Emily Chiswell When you hear the word vintage, it can be a mixture of “yay, unique & original” as well as “boo, moth-eaten cardie rifling”. Well, that’s why we all need to know about Olexi: a website that’s encouraging people to look at vintage... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/39-Olexi.mp3 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 18:09:07 +0000 Fashion no When you hear the word vintage, it can be a mixture of “yay, unique & original” as well as “boo, moth-eaten cardie rifling”. Well, that’s why we all need to know about Olexi: a website that’s… When you hear the word vintage, it can be a mixture of “yay, unique & original” as well as “boo, moth-eaten cardie rifling”. Well, that’s why we all need to know about Olexi: a website that’s encouraging people to look at vintage... Emily Chiswell With a name like this, it’s not hard to hazard a guess which band this guy plays in, is it? Nearly didn’t happen though. His Dad, as many a-caring parent would, tried to persuade him to jack it all in and become and lawyer. To be honest, he had... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/38-Matt.mp3 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 14:08:54 +0000 Music, Radio no With a name like this, it’s not hard to hazard a guess which band this guy plays in, is it? Nearly didn’t happen though. His Dad, as many a-caring parent would, tried to persuade him to jack it all i… With a name like this, it’s not hard to hazard a guess which band this guy plays in, is it? Nearly didn’t happen though. His Dad, as many a-caring parent would, tried to persuade him to jack it all in and become and lawyer. To be honest, he had... Emily Chiswell Feeling a bit miffed that boys didn’t seem to have as many jazzy underwear brands to choose from as girls, Henry Hales embarked on a mission to make boxer shorts – as you do, simple as that right? Well no, of course not. Hello, start-up?! He... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/37-Sirplus.mp3 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:50:18 +0000 Fashion no Feeling a bit miffed that boys didn’t seem to have as many jazzy underwear brands to choose from as girls, Henry Hales embarked on a mission to make boxer shorts – as you do, simple as that right? We… Feeling a bit miffed that boys didn’t seem to have as many jazzy underwear brands to choose from as girls, Henry Hales embarked on a mission to make boxer shorts – as you do, simple as that right? Well no, of course not. Hello, start-up?! He... Emily Chiswell Who knew that a train from Birmingham and the No.91 bus were the places to hang out to develop your business idea. Gallerist Megan Piper didn’t really realise it either until she was sitting on them both hatching hers.... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/36-Megan-Piper-FINAL.mp3 Mon, 23 Sep 2013 11:30:20 +0000 Art, Design no Who knew that a train from Birmingham and the No.91 bus were the places to hang out to develop your business idea. Gallerist Megan Piper didn’t really realise it either until she was sitting on them … Who knew that a train from Birmingham and the No.91 bus were the places to hang out to develop your business idea. Gallerist Megan Piper didn’t really realise it either until she was sitting on them both hatching hers.... Emily Chiswell What do frozen yoghurt, brightly coloured suits and Rock and Roll music have in common? Leo Bedford, that’s what. A man with his fingers in a many a pie, he’s a young entrepreneur in capitals, bold and underlined.... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/35-Leo-Bedford.mp3 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 08:21:21 +0000 Fashion, Food, Drink, Music, Radio, Services no What do frozen yoghurt, brightly coloured suits and Rock and Roll music have in common? Leo Bedford, that’s what. A man with his fingers in a many a pie, he’s a young entrepreneur in capitals, bold a… What do frozen yoghurt, brightly coloured suits and Rock and Roll music have in common? Leo Bedford, that’s what. A man with his fingers in a many a pie, he’s a young entrepreneur in capitals, bold and underlined.... Emily Chiswell Spacehive: a stonking idea which is perfectly timed. Founded by journalist Chris Gourlay, it’s a crowdfunding platform for Civic Projects (think farms on roof tops and art galleries in phone boxes). After writing for The Sunday Times about... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Passion-Pod-34-Spacehive-2.mp3 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 14:14:57 +0000 Charity, Social Enterprise, Digital, Services no Spacehive: a stonking idea which is perfectly timed. Founded by journalist Chris Gourlay, it’s a crowdfunding platform for Civic Projects (think farms on roof tops and art galleries in phone boxes). … Spacehive: a stonking idea which is perfectly timed. Founded by journalist Chris Gourlay, it’s a crowdfunding platform for Civic Projects (think farms on roof tops and art galleries in phone boxes). After writing for The Sunday Times about... Emily Chiswell Having written 5 plays and a film within one year without really realising that he had,  Ben Webb is now starting to accept that one of the strings to his bow is that he is a writer…well at least for this moment in time anyway.... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Passion-Pod-33-Ben-Webb.mp3 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:28:32 +0000 Literary, Theatre TV, Film no Having written 5 plays and a film within one year without really realising that he had,  Ben Webb is now starting to accept that one of the strings to his bow is that he is a writer…well at least fo… Having written 5 plays and a film within one year without really realising that he had,  Ben Webb is now starting to accept that one of the strings to his bow is that he is a writer…well at least for this moment in time anyway.... Emily Chiswell Sports bods rejoice! Are you fed up with booking a football pitch to find that someone else is already playing on it when you get there? Or perhaps you’re exhausted by you endeavours to find out how much your local tennis court charges with only... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Passion-Pod-32-Open-Play1.mp3 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 09:24:49 +0000 Digital, Recreation, Services no Sports bods rejoice! Are you fed up with booking a football pitch to find that someone else is already playing on it when you get there? Or perhaps you’re exhausted by you endeavours to find out how … Sports bods rejoice! Are you fed up with booking a football pitch to find that someone else is already playing on it when you get there? Or perhaps you’re exhausted by you endeavours to find out how much your local tennis court charges with only... Emily Chiswell A restaurant born out of a chat with a friend over a beer; seems like a pretty wonderful starting place doesn’t it? After twisting via a Physiology degree, a Masters in Property & then a job in the wine trade,  it’s that latter string to... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Passion-Pod-31-10-Greek-Street2.mp3 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 14:54:21 +0000 Food, Drink no A restaurant born out of a chat with a friend over a beer; seems like a pretty wonderful starting place doesn’t it? After twisting via a Physiology degree, a Masters in Property & then a job … A restaurant born out of a chat with a friend over a beer; seems like a pretty wonderful starting place doesn’t it? After twisting via a Physiology degree, a Masters in Property & then a job in the wine trade,  it’s that latter string to... Emily Chiswell So we’ve now done 30 Passion Pods…that’s 30 people nattering about why doing more of what you love doing, is super ace and then some. The number 30 often gets bad press but in this case it’s definitely a good kind to be talking about.... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_030-Harry_Lloyd.mp3 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:00:45 +0000 Theatre TV, Film no So we’ve now done 30 Passion Pods…that’s 30 people nattering about why doing more of what you love doing, is super ace and then some. The number 30 often gets bad press but in this case it’s definit… So we’ve now done 30 Passion Pods…that’s 30 people nattering about why doing more of what you love doing, is super ace and then some. The number 30 often gets bad press but in this case it’s definitely a good kind to be talking about.... Emily Chiswell Whilst lecturing for the European Institute of Fitness in Exercise for Older Adults, Ben Allen couldn’t understand why no-one else was trying to get people moving and prevent them from becoming part of the chair that they were sitting in for the most... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Final-Full-OOMPH-Wellness.mp3 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 06:41:27 +0000 Services no Whilst lecturing for the European Institute of Fitness in Exercise for Older Adults, Ben Allen couldn’t understand why no-one else was trying to get people moving and prevent them from becoming part … Whilst lecturing for the European Institute of Fitness in Exercise for Older Adults, Ben Allen couldn’t understand why no-one else was trying to get people moving and prevent them from becoming part of the chair that they were sitting in for the most... Emily Chiswell Whilst at Uni and working in Property Management Sam Zawadski felt frustrated at how time consuming it was to source tenants. Dun-dah-dah that’s why he co-founded Advance to GO – a website for private landlords where they can advertise their... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/v2-Final-Full-AToGo.mp3 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:39:15 +0000 Digital, Services no Whilst at Uni and working in Property Management Sam Zawadski felt frustrated at how time consuming it was to source tenants. Dun-dah-dah that’s why he co-founded Advance to GO – a website for privat… Whilst at Uni and working in Property Management Sam Zawadski felt frustrated at how time consuming it was to source tenants. Dun-dah-dah that’s why he co-founded Advance to GO – a website for private landlords where they can advertise their... Emily Chiswell Brought up on an ice cream farm, it’s no surprise that Charlie Harry Francis has the sub zero dairy stuff running through his veins. However, it’s his liquid nitrogen ice cream making contraptions (Parlour or Buggy – the choice is yours) that... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Final-Full-Lick-Me.mp3 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:07:58 +0000 Food, Drink, Recreation, Services no Brought up on an ice cream farm, it’s no surprise that Charlie Harry Francis has the sub zero dairy stuff running through his veins. However, it’s his liquid nitrogen ice cream making contraptions (P… Brought up on an ice cream farm, it’s no surprise that Charlie Harry Francis has the sub zero dairy stuff running through his veins. However, it’s his liquid nitrogen ice cream making contraptions (Parlour or Buggy – the choice is yours) that... Emily Chiswell Jules Quinn is part of one of our Patrons Shell LiveWire’s 2012 series. She is a fashion marketing graduate that developed her design led tea company as part of her degree. Double whammy or what-degree and business all rolled in to one. Born and... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Final-Full-Teashed.mp3 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:42:45 +0000 Art, Design, Food, Drink no Jules Quinn is part of one of our Patrons Shell LiveWire’s 2012 series. She is a fashion marketing graduate that developed her design led tea company as part of her degree. Double whammy or w… Jules Quinn is part of one of our Patrons Shell LiveWire’s 2012 series. She is a fashion marketing graduate that developed her design led tea company as part of her degree. Double whammy or what-degree and business all rolled in to one. Born and... Emily Chiswell So back in 2008 Jonathan May was doing a lot of thought mulling. He saw himself, and many other students, with a lot of time on their hands who didn’t have funding for the inspired and exciting projects that they wanted to make happen. They were... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Final-Full-Sponsorcraftt.mp3 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:39:52 +0000 Digital, Services no So back in 2008 Jonathan May was doing a lot of thought mulling. He saw himself, and many other students, with a lot of time on their hands who didn’t have funding for the inspired and exciting p… So back in 2008 Jonathan May was doing a lot of thought mulling. He saw himself, and many other students, with a lot of time on their hands who didn’t have funding for the inspired and exciting projects that they wanted to make happen. They were... Emily Chiswell Nithin Thomas has some seriously polished brain cells. He’s developed the technology to distribute videos securely over low bandwith networks; now christened SQR Systems. Designed originally for the music industry to help with their piracy problems,... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Final-Full-SQR-Systems.mp3 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:38:01 +0000 Digital, Services no Nithin Thomas has some seriously polished brain cells. He’s developed the technology to distribute videos securely over low bandwith networks; now christened SQR Systems. Designed originally for the … Nithin Thomas has some seriously polished brain cells. He’s developed the technology to distribute videos securely over low bandwith networks; now christened SQR Systems. Designed originally for the music industry to help with their piracy problems,... Emily Chiswell From a smogged office in the City to the crispiness of the Moroccan mountains, Dana Elemara’s quest to source the organic oil for Arganic has been quite a far flung one. As yet a fairly undiscovered product, Argan Oil only grows in Morocco and is... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Final-Full-Arganic.mp3 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:33:21 +0000 Food, Drink no From a smogged office in the City to the crispiness of the Moroccan mountains, Dana Elemara’s quest to source the organic oil for Arganic has been quite a far flung one. As yet a fairly undiscovered … From a smogged office in the City to the crispiness of the Moroccan mountains, Dana Elemara’s quest to source the organic oil for Arganic has been quite a far flung one. As yet a fairly undiscovered product, Argan Oil only grows in Morocco and is... Emily Chiswell From drawing and doodling from the age of 8, via a University animation course, Jide Johnson is the founder of Aniiboxx. It’s a production studio that helps organisations increase their online presence by the use of 2D animated videos. What... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Final-Full-Aniibox.mp3 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:32:03 +0000 Digital, Services no From drawing and doodling from the age of 8, via a University animation course, Jide Johnson is the founder of Aniiboxx. It’s a production studio that helps organisations increase their online p… From drawing and doodling from the age of 8, via a University animation course, Jide Johnson is the founder of Aniiboxx. It’s a production studio that helps organisations increase their online presence by the use of 2D animated videos. What... Emily Chiswell So, Surfers. If one were to generalize; sea salty hair, crazy cool shades, super tan and probably some pretty “rad” threads (too much?). But how about chucking “founders of an adventure travel and lifestyle group” in there for good measure? If... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_029-TTR.mp3 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:03:45 +0000 Recreation no So, Surfers. If one were to generalize; sea salty hair, crazy cool shades, super tan and probably some pretty “rad” threads (too much?). But how about chucking “founders of an adventure travel and li… So, Surfers. If one were to generalize; sea salty hair, crazy cool shades, super tan and probably some pretty “rad” threads (too much?). But how about chucking “founders of an adventure travel and lifestyle group” in there for good measure? If... Emily Chiswell All things bicyclette are very much the name of the game these days so stumbling across two lovely lads in the shape of Adam Garrett (who cycles for practical means) and Kris Baran (who bikes about for pleasure) make them a pretty good team.... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_028-Cloud_9_Cycles.mp3 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:59:11 +0000 Recreation, Services no All things bicyclette are very much the name of the game these days so stumbling across two lovely lads in the shape of Adam Garrett (who cycles for practical means) and Kris Baran (who bikes about… All things bicyclette are very much the name of the game these days so stumbling across two lovely lads in the shape of Adam Garrett (who cycles for practical means) and Kris Baran (who bikes about for pleasure) make them a pretty good team.... Emily Chiswell http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_027-Streetbank.mp3 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:53:33 +0000 Charity, Social Enterprise, Digital, Services no Emily Chiswell If describing a wine’s “nose” makes your toes curl a bit then the Grape Night In girls are who you need to be hanging out with. On a mission to make everyone better friends with grape juice’s jazzier sibling, Laura and Kiki are all about de... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_026-Grape_Night.mp3 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:48:37 +0000 Food, Drink, Recreation no If describing a wine’s “nose” makes your toes curl a bit then the Grape Night In girls are who you need to be hanging out with. On a mission to make everyone better friends with grape juice’s jazzier… If describing a wine’s “nose” makes your toes curl a bit then the Grape Night In girls are who you need to be hanging out with. On a mission to make everyone better friends with grape juice’s jazzier sibling, Laura and Kiki are all about de... Emily Chiswell So microgreens? No? Don’t worry we didn’t have a clue what they were either until we met Thom Harvey, founder of Sow Gourmet. Kicking out a flavour punch not to be messed with, these little cress-like shoots not only taste delish, but they are also... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_025-Sow_Gourmet.mp3 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:42:36 +0000 Food, Drink no So microgreens? No? Don’t worry we didn’t have a clue what they were either until we met Thom Harvey, founder of Sow Gourmet. Kicking out a flavour punch not to be messed with, these little cre… So microgreens? No? Don’t worry we didn’t have a clue what they were either until we met Thom Harvey, founder of Sow Gourmet. Kicking out a flavour punch not to be messed with, these little cress-like shoots not only taste delish, but they are also... Emily Chiswell Inspiration in a nutshell –that’s what Ruth Barnes is. Founder of The Other Woman, she’s a radio presenter, a blogger and a general women bigger-upper – not a bad super speedy CV that is it? Fed up with being a music journalist just hoping that... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_024-Ruth_Barnes.mp3 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:35:12 +0000 Music, Radio no Inspiration in a nutshell –that’s what Ruth Barnes is. Founder of The Other Woman, she’s a radio presenter, a blogger and a general women bigger-upper – not a bad super speedy CV that is it? Fed up w… Inspiration in a nutshell –that’s what Ruth Barnes is. Founder of The Other Woman, she’s a radio presenter, a blogger and a general women bigger-upper – not a bad super speedy CV that is it? Fed up with being a music journalist just hoping that... Emily Chiswell Two Contemporary Passion-Arti’s, Lucinda Lovell and Alexandra Donaldson, are on a mission. Founders of Contemporary Key, they want to show us the modern art exhibitions and emerging studios that are sitting right on our doorsteps that we’re far too... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_023-Contemporary_Key.mp3 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:29:38 +0000 Art, Design, Recreation no Two Contemporary Passion-Arti’s, Lucinda Lovell and Alexandra Donaldson, are on a mission. Founders of Contemporary Key, they want to show us the modern art exhibitions and emerging studios that are … Two Contemporary Passion-Arti’s, Lucinda Lovell and Alexandra Donaldson, are on a mission. Founders of Contemporary Key, they want to show us the modern art exhibitions and emerging studios that are sitting right on our doorsteps that we’re far too... Emily Chiswell Tom Worsley is a young man with many a string to his bow. He’s a Producer, come Writer, come Actor, but it’s the latter that’s taking centre stage for him at the mo. After acting at school and Uni, Tom’s rejection from Drama School led him in... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_022-Tom_Worsley.mp3 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:20:17 +0000 Literary, Theatre TV, Film no Tom Worsley is a young man with many a string to his bow. He’s a Producer, come Writer, come Actor, but it’s the latter that’s taking centre stage for him at the mo. After acting at school and Uni, T… Tom Worsley is a young man with many a string to his bow. He’s a Producer, come Writer, come Actor, but it’s the latter that’s taking centre stage for him at the mo. After acting at school and Uni, Tom’s rejection from Drama School led him in... Emily Chiswell Recording this Passion Pod in the sanctuary of what is quite possibly one of the most incredible gardens ever created, was not only a massive treat but also a good taster of what’s at the core of Symbiotic Solutions. Set up by Nick Tocher who is a... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_021-Nick_Tocher.mp3 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:14:21 +0000 Services no Recording this Passion Pod in the sanctuary of what is quite possibly one of the most incredible gardens ever created, was not only a massive treat but also a good taster of what’s at the core of S… Recording this Passion Pod in the sanctuary of what is quite possibly one of the most incredible gardens ever created, was not only a massive treat but also a good taster of what’s at the core of Symbiotic Solutions. Set up by Nick Tocher who is a... Emily Chiswell Copies of this magazine shaped Passion Pod, “Delayed Gratification”,are always tricky to prise from the clutches of friends and family; a pretty mighty sign that these guys are on to a winner. Set up by journalists Rob Orchard and Marcus Webb,... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_020-Delayed_Gratification.mp3 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:09:46 +0000 Literary no Copies of this magazine shaped Passion Pod, “Delayed Gratification”,are always tricky to prise from the clutches of friends and family; a pretty mighty sign that these guys are on to a winner. Set up… Copies of this magazine shaped Passion Pod, “Delayed Gratification”,are always tricky to prise from the clutches of friends and family; a pretty mighty sign that these guys are on to a winner. Set up by journalists Rob Orchard and Marcus Webb,... Emily Chiswell Writer Jake Brunger is perhaps one of the most energetic and enthusiastic people ever invented. This contagiously excited 24 year old theatrical encyclopedia oozes his passion for writing out of every pore. At the mo he is super focused on his Musical... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_019-Jake_Brunger-2.mp3 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:03:29 +0000 Literary, Theatre TV, Film no Writer Jake Brunger is perhaps one of the most energetic and enthusiastic people ever invented. This contagiously excited 24 year old theatrical encyclopedia oozes his passion for writing out of… Writer Jake Brunger is perhaps one of the most energetic and enthusiastic people ever invented. This contagiously excited 24 year old theatrical encyclopedia oozes his passion for writing out of every pore. At the mo he is super focused on his Musical... Emily Chiswell Cruising around as a White Van (Wo)man not only meant a good perve in to other peoples’ gardens but also meant that I could have a natter with  Nick Richards, founder of HPH London. They are a property management, maintenance and improvements... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_018-HPH-FINAL.mp3 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 08:57:01 +0000 Services no Cruising around as a White Van (Wo)man not only meant a good perve in to other peoples’ gardens but also meant that I could have a natter with  Nick Richards, founder of HPH London. They are a pr… Cruising around as a White Van (Wo)man not only meant a good perve in to other peoples’ gardens but also meant that I could have a natter with  Nick Richards, founder of HPH London. They are a property management, maintenance and improvements... Emily Chiswell Jenny Dawson. That’s right, make a note of her name, because you would definitely be one of the wiseys to keep an eye on what she’s up to. After a Masters in Mathematics and via a job at a Hedge Fund, she’s now the Founder of Rubies in the Rubble... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_017-Rubies_In_The_Rubble.mp3 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:46:04 +0000 Charity, Social Enterprise, Food, Drink no Jenny Dawson. That’s right, make a note of her name, because you would definitely be one of the wiseys to keep an eye on what she’s up to. After a Masters in Mathematics and via a job at a Hedge Fun… Jenny Dawson. That’s right, make a note of her name, because you would definitely be one of the wiseys to keep an eye on what she’s up to. After a Masters in Mathematics and via a job at a Hedge Fund, she’s now the Founder of Rubies in the Rubble... Emily Chiswell Actor and film-maker Alex Marx is just about as charming and inspiring as they come. After making his first film “Happy Accident”, he’s just putting the finishing twiddles on his second one “Louis and Ella”. He’s also just about to start... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_016-Alex_Marx.mp3 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:39:18 +0000 Literary, Theatre TV, Film no Actor and film-maker Alex Marx is just about as charming and inspiring as they come. After making his first film “Happy Accident”, he’s just putting the finishing twiddles on his second one “Louis an… Actor and film-maker Alex Marx is just about as charming and inspiring as they come. After making his first film “Happy Accident”, he’s just putting the finishing twiddles on his second one “Louis and Ella”. He’s also just about to start... Emily Chiswell “Sex and Death”; part exhibition, part curiosity and vintage clothes shop is located this month at No. 20 Earlham Street and we can assure you that you’ll want to spend yonks in there. The creation of this wonderfulness is the collaboration... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_015-Sex_and_Death.mp3 Mon, 28 May 2012 21:11:08 +0000 Art, Design, Recreation no “Sex and Death”; part exhibition, part curiosity and vintage clothes shop is located this month at No. 20 Earlham Street and we can assure you that you’ll want to spend yonks in there. The creation o… “Sex and Death”; part exhibition, part curiosity and vintage clothes shop is located this month at No. 20 Earlham Street and we can assure you that you’ll want to spend yonks in there. The creation of this wonderfulness is the collaboration... Emily Chiswell Now this guy is what Passion Pods is all about. With a name like Wake Up To Muff, we’d be lying if we said we weren’t slightly nervous about meeting Virgil Tibbs but when you break down his simple formula all is forgotten. He’s a Traffic... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_014-Wake_Up_To_Muff.mp3 Mon, 21 May 2012 21:04:52 +0000 Charity, Social Enterprise, Food, Drink no Now this guy is what Passion Pods is all about. With a name like Wake Up To Muff, we’d be lying if we said we weren’t slightly nervous about meeting Virgil Tibbs but when you break down his simple fo… Now this guy is what Passion Pods is all about. With a name like Wake Up To Muff, we’d be lying if we said we weren’t slightly nervous about meeting Virgil Tibbs but when you break down his simple formula all is forgotten. He’s a Traffic... Emily Chiswell The lovely mixture of warmth and enthusiasm that is Tom Lakeman is this week’s Passion Podder. After starting out with a degree in Graphic Design, followed by a few twists and turns, this creative G is the founder of The Blackout Studio; a... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_013-Blackout_Studio.mp3 Mon, 14 May 2012 20:55:52 +0000 Art, Design no The lovely mixture of warmth and enthusiasm that is Tom Lakeman is this week’s Passion Podder. After starting out with a degree in Graphic Design, followed by a few twists and turns, this creative G … The lovely mixture of warmth and enthusiasm that is Tom Lakeman is this week’s Passion Podder. After starting out with a degree in Graphic Design, followed by a few twists and turns, this creative G is the founder of The Blackout Studio; a... Emily Chiswell George Hamilton is the founder of Sentinel Productions which focuses on narrative film and is also the Creative Director at VCL a Production House based in Hoxton Square. Having directed commercials, music videos and narrative films he’s now scooping... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_012-George_Hamilton.mp3 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:49:30 +0000 Theatre TV, Film no George Hamilton is the founder of Sentinel Productions which focuses on narrative film and is also the Creative Director at VCL a Production House based in Hoxton Square. Having directed… George Hamilton is the founder of Sentinel Productions which focuses on narrative film and is also the Creative Director at VCL a Production House based in Hoxton Square. Having directed commercials, music videos and narrative films he’s now scooping... Emily Chiswell http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_011-Heather_Yoga1.mp3 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:36:02 +0000 Recreation no Emily Chiswell Today you must prepare yourselves for the full to bursting ball of musical energy and enthusiasm that is Felix Hagan. A self-confessed control freak of a musician, he has been known to learn an instrument just so that he can be the one to play it on... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_010-Felix_Hagan_Final.mp3 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:42:37 +0000 Music, Radio, Theatre TV, Film no Today you must prepare yourselves for the full to bursting ball of musical energy and enthusiasm that is Felix Hagan. A self-confessed control freak of a musician, he has been known to learn an… Today you must prepare yourselves for the full to bursting ball of musical energy and enthusiasm that is Felix Hagan. A self-confessed control freak of a musician, he has been known to learn an instrument just so that he can be the one to play it on... Emily Chiswell Eating, wherever you are, is always a winner and that’s why Charli Matthews is ace. She’s made it possible for us to munch our way around the East End, whilst listening to some taste bud tantalisingly good stories of what we’re devouring as well... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_009-Walk_Eat_Talk_Eat.mp3 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:34:35 +0000 Food, Drink, Recreation no Eating, wherever you are, is always a winner and that’s why Charli Matthews is ace. She’s made it possible for us to munch our way around the East End, whilst listening to some taste bud tan… Eating, wherever you are, is always a winner and that’s why Charli Matthews is ace. She’s made it possible for us to munch our way around the East End, whilst listening to some taste bud tantalisingly good stories of what we’re devouring as well... Emily Chiswell Kate Underdown is a Milliner extraordinaire. That’s right, not a Millionaire or a Mariner as people so often mis-hear, but a Milliner. Although she’s often found rifling through weird and wonderful boxes in charity shops for additions to her newest... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_008-Kate_Underdown.mp3 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:28:36 +0000 Fashion no Kate Underdown is a Milliner extraordinaire. That’s right, not a Millionaire or a Mariner as people so often mis-hear, but a Milliner. Although she’s often found rifling through weird and wonderful b… Kate Underdown is a Milliner extraordinaire. That’s right, not a Millionaire or a Mariner as people so often mis-hear, but a Milliner. Although she’s often found rifling through weird and wonderful boxes in charity shops for additions to her newest... Emily Chiswell Well, talk about refreshing. Rollo Hope is a musician that loves playing his tunes just because he loves playing his tunes. After initially trying the doing-music-for-his-only-job thing, he realized that he didn’t fancy that much and is now having a... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_007-Rollo_Hope.mp3 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:22:55 +0000 Music, Radio no Well, talk about refreshing. Rollo Hope is a musician that loves playing his tunes just because he loves playing his tunes. After initially trying the doing-music-for-his-only-job thing, he realized… Well, talk about refreshing. Rollo Hope is a musician that loves playing his tunes just because he loves playing his tunes. After initially trying the doing-music-for-his-only-job thing, he realized that he didn’t fancy that much and is now having a... Emily Chiswell A lady who most certainly has not got her knitting in a twist is the wonderful Louise Calf. A trained actor, she’s also the founder of Calf which makes hand-made, bespoke and ready to wear knitted hats using 100% natural fibres (which I’ve now had... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_006-Calf.mp3 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:17:54 +0000 Fashion no A lady who most certainly has not got her knitting in a twist is the wonderful Louise Calf. A trained actor, she’s also the founder of Calf which makes hand-made, bespoke and ready to wear knitted h… A lady who most certainly has not got her knitting in a twist is the wonderful Louise Calf. A trained actor, she’s also the founder of Calf which makes hand-made, bespoke and ready to wear knitted hats using 100% natural fibres (which I’ve now had... Emily Chiswell This week’s inspirational offering comes in the shape of Thomas Keown. Born in Northern Ireland and after studying History and Politics and doing odd jobs like carrying Brian Adams musical equipment (as you do), he co-founded of One Home Many Hopes.... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_005-One_Home_Many_Hopes.mp3 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:11:44 +0000 Charity, Social Enterprise no This week’s inspirational offering comes in the shape of Thomas Keown. Born in Northern Ireland and after studying History and Politics and doing odd jobs like carrying Brian Adams musical equipment … This week’s inspirational offering comes in the shape of Thomas Keown. Born in Northern Ireland and after studying History and Politics and doing odd jobs like carrying Brian Adams musical equipment (as you do), he co-founded of One Home Many Hopes.... Emily Chiswell This week’s Passion Pod La Piadina Pronta comes with a warning – before you listen to it make sure you’re not feeling too peckish because if you’ve got the slightest of tummy rumbles this is guaranteed to whack them up a notch or five.... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_004-Piadina_Pronta.mp3 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:06:49 +0000 Food, Drink no This week’s Passion Pod La Piadina Pronta comes with a warning – before you listen to it make sure you’re not feeling too peckish because if you’ve got the slightest of tummy rumbles this is guarant… This week’s Passion Pod La Piadina Pronta comes with a warning – before you listen to it make sure you’re not feeling too peckish because if you’ve got the slightest of tummy rumbles this is guaranteed to whack them up a notch or five.... Emily Chiswell The lovely Jessica Graham is this week’s treatet, which is quite an achievement as she loathes the limelight. If you check out her website though, you’ll see that she’d better get used to it; her textile designs and illustrations are awesome.... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Passion_Pod_003-Jessica_Graham.mp3 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:59:55 +0000 Art, Design no The lovely Jessica Graham is this week’s treatet, which is quite an achievement as she loathes the limelight. If you check out her website though, you’ll see that she’d better get used to it; her tex… The lovely Jessica Graham is this week’s treatet, which is quite an achievement as she loathes the limelight. If you check out her website though, you’ll see that she’d better get used to it; her textile designs and illustrations are awesome.... Emily Chiswell Inspired by bods like Pedro Almodóvar, Bourne Director Doug Linam and the storylines and plots in The Wire, Ben Williams is a Writer and Director who works in the UK film industry. After making a couple of his own shorts, recently the curious little... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Ben-Williams-Passion-Pod-2.mp3 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:54:02 +0000 Theatre TV, Film no Inspired by bods like Pedro Almodóvar, Bourne Director Doug Linam and the storylines and plots in The Wire, Ben Williams is a Writer and Director who works in the UK film industry. After making a … Inspired by bods like Pedro Almodóvar, Bourne Director Doug Linam and the storylines and plots in The Wire, Ben Williams is a Writer and Director who works in the UK film industry. After making a couple of his own shorts, recently the curious little... Emily Chiswell So this is the first ever Passion Pod.  Originally set up by Theatre Director Rania Jumaily, Laura Crampsie, Lydia Scott & Fran Stuttle, The Last Refuge is a theatre, come film-production company, come bar, come community space, based in Peckham.... http://www.passionpods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Last-Refuge-Passion-Pod-1.mp3 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:31:36 +0000 Theatre TV, Film no So this is the first ever Passion Pod.  Originally set up by Theatre Director Rania Jumaily, Laura Crampsie, Lydia Scott & Fran Stuttle, The Last Refuge is a theatre, come film-production c… So this is the first ever Passion Pod.  Originally set up by Theatre Director Rania Jumaily, Laura Crampsie, Lydia Scott & Fran Stuttle, The Last Refuge is a theatre, come film-production company, come bar, come community space, based in Peckham....