Prelude

Welcome to the Prelude Podcast!

Prelude is a series of personal stories told by people from all walks of life. In each episode, our guests share their experiences and the important moments that have shaped their perspective on the world. From the heroic to the everyday, the hilarious to the tragic, Prelude explores the moments that make up our lives, what it means to be human and what we can learn by listening to each other's stories.

You can find transcriptions of our episodes at preludeaudio.com.

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Episodes

#9 - Crossing to the Other Side of Fear

In this episode, we discuss bravery, self-confidence and finding your own place in the world with our guest Amma Gyan. We often see bravery in other people quicker than we can recognise our own courage. Amma shares her journey of self-discovery, overcoming her fears of public speaking and how she has grown on the way. You can check out Amma’s jewellery and accessory designs at Wear-Me.co.uk , read more thoughts from Amma on her blog and follow Amma on Twitter @MebyAmmaGyan . Please subscribe to ...

Apr 13, 2021•48 min•Ep. 9

#8 - The Sound of Life

In this episode, Prelude features Kiff McManus , an award-winning sound recordist who has worked on some of the most notable TV productions that have graced our screens over the last couple of decades. This is a story that looks at the journey of life through the lens of resilience and adaptability, exploring the mindset needed to tap into our known and unknown abilities, by training and retraining our mind, body and sometimes our whole way of being, in response to life-changing experiences. We ...

Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 8

#7 - Wobbling About and Branching Out

In this episode of Prelude we feature Dom Smith, a journalist by trade and a creative entrepreneur by nature. Dom talks us through his on-going journey, full of life experiences around creating opportunities for himself and for others. Through his story, we also learn about the importance of building and keeping life-long personal and professional networks. Dom has pushed the boundaries of business and creativity in and around an alternative music and culture scene, but ultimately he highlights ...

Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 3 min

#6 - Using Stories to Strengthen Bonds

In this episode of Prelude, we feature Minnie Birch, a folk singer that teaches music technology within a male prison. Minnie shares her story of a family love of music and storytelling, her planned route to get into the realm of publishing and the astonishing change of career she took whilst following her passions. Minnie speaks of her experience of introducing a scheme called 'Storybook Dads’ to a prison. Storybook dads is a charity that helps over 5000 prisoners a year to record bedtime stori...

Dec 06, 2020•42 min•Ep. 6

#5 - Be Careful What You Wish For

In this episode of Prelude, we feature Andy Rogers from Brighton. Andy shares with us a story of self-discovery, about the upbringing he knew about, and what he later found out by absolute chance. Previously an owner and operator of a string of successful nightclubs across the UK, Andy then delves into a change of scene prompted by sudden instinct and recreating himself and his path, all driven by necessity. This is a story about the mindset needed to absorb the surprises that can sometimes be t...

Nov 20, 2020•26 min•Ep. 5

#4 - Grenfell: Response and Recovery

In this episode of Prelude, we feature Ricky Nuttall, who was one of around 250 firefighters involved in the rescue efforts at the Grenfell Tower fire on the 14th June 2017. This was the worst residential fire in the UK since World War II. It claimed the lives of 72 residents, injured over 70, and is still subject to an ongoing public enquiry. Ricky offers us a rare account of the rescue mission at Grenfell. He starts his story by speaking about the day-to-day physical and psychological demands ...

Nov 07, 2020•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 4

#3 - It Defines Me, But Doesn't Confine Me

Welcome to the Prelude podcast! In this episode, Sulaiman, a disabled entrepreneur and activist, shares his perspective on how society overlooks disabled people. He opens up about his childhood diagnosis with muscular dystrophy, experiences within the education and healthcare systems in the UK and the US, the overlooked creativity of disabled people, ableism and the pros and cons of social media in his world. You can find out more about Sulaiman's work and his company at www.thisability.co and f...

Oct 23, 2020•46 min•Ep. 3

#2 - I'll Never Get To Know Him

Welcome to the Prelude podcast! In this episode, Ali - a football development coach from Greater London - tells his story. He opens up about his suburban childhood upbringing and a sudden shift to council estate life, coaching and mentoring teenagers through football, and helping strangers in need. He shares his passionate views on gang culture and the enduring tragedy of knife crime across the UK (which has claimed 256 lives between March 2019 and March 2020 ) - all through the lens of a life-c...

Oct 09, 2020•59 min•Ep. 2

#1 - Welcome to Prelude

Welcome to the Prelude Podcast! In this introduction, Maan, Heidi and Matt speak about what you can expect to hear on Prelude. They explain why listening to people's stories is more important now than ever and give their perspective on society's current trouble with listening to different points of view. In this episode, the Prelude Podcast touches on the art of listening, becoming aware of personal bias, active empathy, the importance of seeking out diverse perspectives, becoming comfortable wi...

Oct 03, 2020•16 min•Ep. 1

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