Our guest is Rico Suave: @suaveicious Rico is a man known across the globe when it comes to the Bar & Hospitality sector which has seen him rise to be The Official Absolut Vodka Global Brand Ambassador! In this chat we cover: + His love for Manchester + The Northern Quarter back in the day + How a holiday to Faliraki set the course of his Love and career in bar work + His Love of art and anime + Making a unique deal with his Uni which got him to remain in Leeds + How bartending became viewed...
May 09, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 46
Our guest is Laura Bartlett: @laurabartlett0 Laura is and entrepreneur and mentor and is also the CEO of highly regarded @house_of_coco Travel & Style Magazine In this chat we cover: + The importance for her of remaining in Leeds + The collective unity The North can have by aligning with one another + A mind-set shift of businesses bringing other enterprises through as a collective rather than stifling their opportunities + Her original magazine ‘Urban Coco’ launch taking over the Womens flo...
May 09, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Our guest is Kelly Herdsman: @thenaturalbalance_ We’ll be speaking with Kelly on all things nutritional based and the importance of well-being with steps of how to implement it into everyday Life no matter how busy a schedule and focusing on putting you and your health first In this chat we cover: + The importance of Sunlight and how to convert the vitamin D by not wearing sunglasses + A breakdown of her job-title and experience within her career + How internal issues within the body can be affe...
May 09, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Our guest is Talisha ‘Tee Cee’ Johnson: @thisisteecee Our final chat of the day sees me chattin to Talisha who is an author, TV Presenter & Development Researcher for the BBC as well as the founder of Not Your Average Girl Media (@teamnyag) In this chat we cover: + Her setting up her mentor platform ‘Not Your Average Girl’ (@teamnyag) + Realising her calling and how to use that to help others be them best selves and their purpose + Celebrating uniqueness + How to nurture and know what connec...
May 09, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Our first chat of the day we head across the Atlantic to Buffalo to catch up with Nick who is a keen film enthusiast and co-founder and host of @cinecismfilm podcast In this chat we cover: + The felt unity and empathy in society towards one another’s current situation + His passion for films and the magic of VHS + The impact going to watch Aladdin at the age of 5 + How his Love for Pokemon unwittingly lead him to discovering the world of film critics + His first R-Rated movie + Going to study fi...
May 09, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Our guest is Chris Jack: @chr1sjack We then jump to South Africa to catch up with Chris who is an avid sneaker collector of the rarest and hardest finds which he documents on his review show @sneakerstories.tv In this chat we cover: + His previous position as a DJ and current status with that + Potentially merging his two Loves of music and trainers + Excitement at fresh Pioneer equipment design concepts by Virgil Abloh + Yeezy revolutionising the Adidas world + Kanye bringing through creative v...
May 09, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Our guest is Stephanie Hirst: @stephanie.hirst Our final chat of the day sees me chattin to Yorkshire royalty and an all round Legend who has been responsible for putting smiles on faces across the county for many years and more recently has branched out more as a Public Speaker about issues dear to her Heart and also onto TV featuring on shows such as ‘Lorraine’ and ‘Jeremy Vine on 5’ In this chat we cover: + Cats + Her wanting to run her own radio station + Her appreciation of TV but her Love ...
May 09, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 42
Our guest is Toyan ‘Chino’ Greaves: @chinovv Our first chat of the day we head Qatar to chat with DJ, Promoter & Brand Creative Toyan to find out more about the nightlife scene of the country set to host the World Cup in 2022 In this chat we cover: + How Qatar have gone about their lockdown + The Law of Attraction + His reasons for leaving England and what he was looking for his fresh start out + Looking to leave the music behind but how it still found him out there + Playing for PSG at thei...
May 09, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Our guest is Paul ‘Prince’ Gillian: @paulgillian A true Legend of the Leeds bar scene Prince will be filling us all in on how life in Australia is treating him as well as discussing the wonder years of Call Lane In this chat we cover: + How he came to move to Oz n adapting to the Aussie lifestyle + How the current situation is over there and looking to take the positives for when lockdown is lifted + How he became to be in Leeds and then get himself involved in the bar scene + Working his way up...
May 09, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Our guest is Cam Hurley: @camma_chameleon We then head back Stateside to link up with Cam - ex-Leeds resident and all round Emperor who is now relocated n settled in Boston forming his latest band @_rudeofficial In this chat we cover: + Cycling and its benefits for getting around Boston + Adjusting to American life and its harsh winters + Doing city tours as a Pedicab rider + Tackling triggers facing his inner-shadows addressing his lifestyle and well-being + Seeking out and looking to locate hi...
May 09, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Our guest is Sam Airey: @samairey Singer/Songwriter Sam Airey has built a loyal following in many countries over the years and can also be found DJin regularly at @oportobarleeds In this chat we cover: + How his cats responding to him been home so much + His creative process and not putting pressure on setting a time aside not to force it + Embracing imperfections which can make a project feel more alive and authentic emotion and how to tap into that + Being drawn to songwriting and raised in a ...
May 09, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Our guest is Sofia Rebelo: @rebelsofia Our first chat of the day we are joined by a gentle Heart and Soul who has been very influential within the Leeds Bar & Hospitality scene by helping many succeed in their ventures and making a lasting legacy in the city for her kindness and expertise In this chat we cover: + Moving back to Portugal + The impact with her and her students from their first year + Her upbringing in South Africa and then moving and studying at college in Portugal + How the d...
May 08, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Our guest is Matt Healy: @mhfoundry / @matty2stone A real success story of recent times, Matt reached the final of Masterchef a few years back n hasn’t looked back as he’s since opened his own restaurant in Leeds alongside other enterprises and TV appearances In this chat we cover: + Adjusting to the current situation + Making Sunday Lunch for Key Front Line NHS Workers and the success of the fundraising to be able to do more Sunday treat packages - https://www.gofundme.com/f/feed-250-nhs-staff ...
May 08, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Our guest is David Kiss: @davidk1ss Our chat here sees us heading across the pond to New York to chat with David Kiss, a DJ and booker for one of the cities most popular and thriving clubs @houseofyesnyc which is well renowned highly revered and respected for their epic and intoxicating entertainment! In this chat we cover: + His current DJ ensemble + The varying House of Yes Live Streams and how he is adjusting the DJ Live Streams and creating an energy with no physical audience + His music sty...
May 08, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Our guest is Mark 'Chappers' Chapman: @markchapmansport Mostly recognised as host of MOTD2 and the NFL Show Chappers is a brilliant multi-sport crossover host and presenter who has been a welcomed familiar main stay on the BBC for a good while In this chat we cover: + His time at BBC Radio One + HIs love of Rugby League and how this then led to him presenting Rugby League Show for BBC Sport standing in for Clare Balding + How he came to be presenter of MOTD2 and his respect and admiration for Co...
May 08, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Our guest is Kerry Maule: @kerryanncan Kerry Maule is a creative phenom! Presenter / Producer / Average Dancer. Ben and Kerry used to host The Lowdown on Made In Leeds and had instant unshakable chemistry from the off - check in with Ben nattering with his most dearest lil sister n telly sibling In this chat we cover: + Kerry nearly getting stranded in America before lockdown + Her focusing more on the behind the scenes side of production + Developing as a self employed business owner + Managing...
May 08, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Our guest is Clayton Donaldson: @claytondonaldson_ Establishing a long and fruitful football career which has seen Clayton play both club and internationally he has now returned to his hometown club Bradford City. Looking forward to delving into his illustrious career In this chat we cover: (audio faint on Ben for the first 5 minutes. Still worth watching the full video as it doesn't detract from the conversation and also the audio picks up after this) + How players are responding to not playing...
May 08, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Our guest is Lladel Bryant: @lladel_bryant Lladel is truly a special talent! An actor who commands your attention and is a pure presence when on stage or infront of the camera In this chat we cover: + Balancing family responsibilities and creative output during this current predicament and finding the right energy to be in the creative space + The joys of Home Schooling and mixing up the subject matters that are being teached + Reflecting in the fulfilment of achieving the most out of the full d...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Our guest is Danny Matthews: @dannymatthews We call him ‘The Mayor of G Town’ he is that much of a pure hearted great Soul! Danny Matthews brings vibes wherever he goes in what ever he does! Our chat will revolve around his creative work and projects he’s been involved with (the ones he can share anyway) and also his wisdom that he shells out at a canter In this chat we cover: + How he has taken to Fatherhood and his relationship and love he has for his son Marley and seeing him learn and grow +...
May 08, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 10
Our guest is Dani Deville: @theartofwolf Our first chat of the day sees music video & film director and all round creative keen eye Dani Deville discuss his journey of being behind the lens In this chat we cover: + Dani's injuries (he's actually doing the interview while in hospital) and how it happened + How he became a film fanatic + Growing up in Bradford and its lack of opportunities for what he was looking to become + His previous business + The impact the Leeds nightlife clubbing scene...
May 08, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Our guest is Dan McDougall: @dougalsays Dan is the acclaimed drummer of the one and only Liam Gallagher and will be checking in to chat music, tours and albums In this chat we cover: + The effect on their upcoming tour dates + His studio time + Family Quizzes on Zoom + Studying songwriting at Leeds College of Music + Venue closures + Guaranteed work in California suddenly not materialising + Becoming Tom Odell's session drummer + Making an impact into the London scene + How he came to be Liams d...
May 08, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Our guest is Kayleigh Stephenson: @kayleigh_js As an actress, vocalist and dancer Kayleigh’s career has seen her tour extensively in different well-known theatre productions all over the Planet In this chat we cover: + Teaching her Grandad the workings of Zoom and surprising him with his friends + Discovering her Earth calling + How Yoga helps with her lifestyle and performing + Tips on how to remove anxiety + Her intuition for carrying out massage + Blending both her Spiritual n material realit...
May 08, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Our guest is Chris Fountain: @fountain1987 Chris is a friendly familiar face who’s career has included long stints in popular soaps Hollyoaks and Coronation Street. A real wanderluster he’s currently stuck out in Bali so lets check in and see how he is In this chat we cover: + Been stuck out in Bali due to the lockdown + Rediscovering memories when helping his Mum move from their family home + Not formally been trained and how he got his break + The audition process and the mental toughness requ...
May 08, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Our guest is Alex Simmons: @alexsimmonstv Simmo is one of the most hard working people out there and is involved in a variety of projects spanning sport, music and entertainment In this chat we cover: + His success over the DJ Live Streams + His rediscovery for his love for House Music + The difficulty in stepping away from the scene and how he came to find his new found Faith + His relationship and respect and admiration of Jamie Jones Buchanan and the forming of Rugby AM + Turning his passions...
May 08, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 12
Our guest is Sapphire McIntosh: @sapphire_mcintosh Sapphire is a Leeds born lass who is described as a dynamic triple threat: Social Activist, Presenter and Comedian! An exciting ball of energy who isn’t shy in doing things her own way along her creative journey In this chat we cover: + How to pronounce her name + Managing sleeping patterns + Yesteryear underage drinking in the parks with friends + Her creative process and what stands her out + Who she admires within the industry + How she gets ...
May 08, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Our guest is Micky P Kerr: @mickypkerr Micky is a Yorkshire Legend! The singer/songwriter n musical comedian always has everyone in stitches n recently reached the final of Britains Got Talent In this chat we cover: + His issues with modern technology + His involvement with Forget Me Not Child which was the reason behind his live performance on FB Live (https://www.forgetmenotchild.co.uk/supporting-us/ways-to-donate/donate-now?fbclid=IwAR3YNgXZSqskhlemNn9VuGTdR3G_g3qkPBHbrWpL7FDuMpuZETu4c5tBe2Y)...
May 08, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Our guest is Moh Haider: @arsenalmoh8 Moh is best known for been a regular on AFTV and always gives a more well rounded view in his opinions. Looking forward to find out more in this chat In this chat we cover: + The gentle nature of cats + Adjusting to the current climate + His everyday working life and keeping the two worlds of that and AFTV separate + Speculating different scenarios of how the end of 2019/20 season will finish + His own experiences with standing up for causes he supports such...
May 08, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Our guest is Claire Scott: @clairesscott Claire is such a beautiful inspiring upbeat Soul! Her glowing spirit is infectious and her life story is something that will stir your Soul with what a pure Heart and unshakable belief WILL help you achieve in Life In this chat we cover: + Her Love for the iconic TV Show 'Friends' + Cooking to Fleewtood Mac + Her obsession and step into the world of veg growing + Talking and singing to her plants and the science behind why doing so works + Dealing with in...
May 08, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Our guest is Luke Thompson: @lukethompson_art A dapper gent who is now involved in the world of live drawing, we’ll be seeing how he goes about developing his craft and also choosing subjects to feature In this chat we cover: + Adapting to lockdown with a positive spin + His step into the art world + Connecting with his inner child to follow his passions + Heading out to Florence for study with the Florence Academy of Art and how it helped with his depth of knowledge and skills + The energy of F...
May 08, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Our guest is Sarah Story: @sarahmystory We will be getting in-depth into Sarah’s story that has seen her become a regular host on Capital and MTV as well as feature at some of the biggest and best festivals on the Planet including Snowbombing In this chat we cover: + Speaking with her on an anniversary of when she left her office job to pursue her career + Managing her office job back then alongside covering for the breakfast show + How she got her break with Capital + The way that the clubbing ...
May 08, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 26
