In this episode of our Behind The Mic series, we checked-in with two members of North-East London band, See You At Home, Josh and Charlie. We discussed the SYAH journey, Josh and Charlie's lived experience of anxiety, how they support each other's mental health as a band and much more. As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to See You At Home on streaming platforms below: Bandcamp: https://syah.band/bandcamp Spotify: https://syah.band/spotify YouTube: https://syah.band/youtube You can also fol...
Nov 22, 2020•1 hr 9 min
In the first ever episode of our new series, 'Reel Stories' we checked-in with Dan Dawes. Dan is a writer, actor, producer and Artistic Director of London-based storytelling company, Idle Discourse. In this pod we discussed Dan's theatrical journey, classism in the industry and the camaraderie he enjoys working with other actors and creatives. We also discussed his lived experience of health anxiety, panic attacks as well as the impact that losing his mum to suicide in 2020 had on him and his me...
Nov 15, 2020•1 hr 23 min
In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked-in with Matt Fallon. Matt has been DJing for over 8 years in the Brighton club scene where he started his DJing journey whilst studying at Sussex University, as well as London where he resides now. The stresses of being a promoter, anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome, fitting in and developing life skills are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Matt on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maf...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 5 min
In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked-in with Jacob aka Strawberry Station. Jacob is a UK Future-Funk producer. Originally from Leicester, he is currently living in Toronto, Canada. Jacob's music production journey, isolation, imposter syndrome, panic attacks, self-care and much more are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to Strawberry Station on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3abmTIIqxlRsONhRZ7sfQB?si=VlT4RBU...
Nov 08, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Our special guest for this episode of Behind The Decks is one half of French-House duo, Funky District, Arthur Grunheid. The story of Funky District, the dark side of the music industry, their fantastic new EP 'Poolside Club' and defying people's expectations are all on the menu. As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to Funky District on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/105tTlEHGOphCbxzvS168H?si=KAkjO926SuCe8LnKkhJfYQ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/funky...
Nov 04, 2020•38 min
In this episode of Mind On The Game, we checked-in with Patrick McColgan. Pat works in sports marketing for a football sponsorship agency and is a part-time football journalist. He has written for the likes of These Football Times & Libero Magazine. He is also the Founder of Flat Back Four, a collection of articles covering all aspects of the beautiful game. Pat's football career, the dark-side of youth level football, toxic masculinity and social media abuse in football culture are all on the m...
Nov 01, 2020•1 hr
In the fifty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we checked-in with Lottie Swinyard. Lottie is a Vent Champion and PHD Cancer Researcher at Barts Cancer Institute. Lottie's academia journey, grief, anxiety and recovery are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can read the article Lottie wrote on Vent about her Dad here: https://vent.org.uk/double-whammy-dealing-loss-studying You can follow Lottie on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smi...
Oct 28, 2020•50 min
In the fifty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Bryony Clark. Bryony is co-founder of 'Not Another Podcast'. Bry and her co-host Kym they chat about everything from music, life experiences to people wearing backpacks on packed trains, which is a big pet peeve of Bryony's! The story of NAP, health anxiety, grief and stepping out of your comfort zone are on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to Not Another Podcast on streaming platfor...
Oct 25, 2020•50 min
In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked-in with AmyElle. Amy is a DJ, producer, vocalist and song-writer extraordinaire. Originally from Dundee in Scotland, Amy recently released her debut single 'Down With Me' which has had support from the likes of Jaguar on her Radio 1 Introducing show. Sexism in dance music, work-life balance, grief and much more is on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to AmyElle on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.sp...
Oct 22, 2020•51 min
In the fifty-third episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker checked-in with a very close friend and one he has known since his sixth-form college days, Reemul Balla. Freddie and Reemul were in the same social group together and have been friends for over 10 years. Reemul is a NCTJ qualified freelance journalist. He has had articles published in a variety of London-based local news outlets and recently had his first by-line in The Guardian. His journalism journey, ident...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr
In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to Future-Funk producer, Mélonade. Originally from Scotland, Ewan has been part of the UK Future-Funk scene for over 5 years. In this pod we discussed the launch of his new album, 'Splash!', managing a full-time job alongside music, the importance that rugby had on him growing up and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Mélonade on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelonadeMusic Facebook: https://www.facebo...
Sep 28, 2020•38 min
In the fifty-second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Georgia Coan. Georgia is a writer and producer who currently works at the BBC making podcasts for BBC News. She got her big break as a Digital Journalism Apprentice at the BBC and has had amazing support during her journey through the John Schofield Trust Mentor Scheme. Georgia’s journalism journey, grief, working-class pride, self-care and the importance of perseverance are all on the menu. As always, #itsokaytovent...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 11 min
In the fifty-first episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to Nick Davis. Nick is a musician, sometime actor and mental health advocate. He is also Founder of music therapy group 'Music From The Attic'. In this pod we discussed how the group started, his musical journey and his lived experience of alcohol addiction, depression and suicide. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Nick on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickDavis_18 Find out more about Music From The Att...
Sep 15, 2020•57 min
In this episode of Mind On The Game, we checked-in with Jay Williams. Jay is Second Team Men's Captain at Wanstead Cricket Club in North-East London. Jay and our Founder Freddie Cocker played in the same team throughout their childhood and teenage years. In this pod we discussed Jay's cricketing journey, the mental health responsibilities that captaincy brings, his mixed-race heritage and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Jay on social media below: Twitter...
Sep 09, 2020•57 min
We're expanding the Just Checking In Podcast family again with the first episode of our new sports-focused series, 'Mind On The Game'. In this series, we'll check-in with men and women from across the sporting landscape. We’ll find out what sport means to them and the impact it’s had on their mental health, both positively and negatively. Each pod, we’ll discuss their sporting journeys, their mental health and how they keep their mind on the game! The first special guest for this episode is Alex...
Sep 06, 2020•34 min
In this milestone fiftieth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we had to go big. So our Founder Freddie Cocker invited his best mate of over 23 years, James Lamb, onto the pod for a check-in. James is a HR professional and co-founder of the 'Goals Don't Move' Podcast, the self-described best Premier League podcast on the internet. In this pod we discussed how GDM started, James's sporting journey, his love of Formula 1 and his experiences of rumination and overthinking anxiety. We also disc...
Aug 29, 2020•2 hr 31 min
In the forty-ninth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to William Costello. Will is an Irish writer studying Evolutionary Psychology at Brunel University London. William has debated publicly at Universities around the UK about feminism, masculinity and gender/identity politics. Masculinity, the dating economy, incel culture and of course, a mental health chat are all on the menu. As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Will on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CostelloWillia...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 9 min
In the forty-eighth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to James Conlon. James talks openly about his mental health and the long-term bowel disease he lives with called Ulcerative Colitis. In this pod we discussed his mental health journey, his experiences being bullied in school about his sexuality and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow James on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesConlon_ TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contai...
Aug 19, 2020•47 min
In the forty-seventh episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to mental health advocate, teacher and theatre artist, Claudia Van-Nimwegen. We discussed Claudia's autism diagnosis, their non-binary journey, their love for theatre and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Claudia on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudi.van/ TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains discussions of eating disorders, suicide and self-harm which some listene...
Aug 16, 2020•56 min
We've got another new podcast series for you in this launch episode of 'Behind The Mic'. In these episodes, we'll be checking-in with a diverse range of solo artists, bands, songwriters and other performers across different music scenes in the UK and the world. Each pod, we'll discuss their musical journeys, their love for singing and songwriting and most importantly, the person behind the mic. In this first episode, we speak to UK R&B and Soul artist, Kemi Sulola. Kemi’s music journey, faith, m...
Aug 09, 2020•59 min
In the forty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker spoke to one of his best and oldest friends, Alex Bartlett. Alex works and lives in North London as an accountant. Freddie and Alex have been in the same friendship group for 11 years and grew up together. In this pod we discussed the long-term knee injury which has had a significant impact on Alex's mental health, getting his confidence back, how he supports others with their mental health and of course, a me...
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to Shaun aka 9th Floor Funk Apartment. We discussed Shaun's DJ and music production journey, managing a music career alongside a full-time job, his parents divorce, his dream of having his own 9th floor funk apartment and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow 9th Floor Funk Apartment on social media below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9th-Floor-Funk-Apartment-760160397406469 Listen to 9th Floor Funk Apartment on stre...
Jul 26, 2020•1 hr 6 min
In this episode of Behind The Decks we spoke to Elliot aka Snowdream. Elliot is a UK Future-Funk producer from Reading. In this pod we discussed his music production journey, music perfectionism culture, his identity as a bisexual man and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Snowdream on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/snowdreammusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snowdreamdigital/ Listen to Snowdream on streaming platforms below: Spotify: http...
Jul 19, 2020•1 hr 10 min
In the forty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to mental health advocate and Vent Champion, Sam Thomas. Sam discussed his experiences of bulimia, depression, alcohol addiction and his diagnosis of emotionally unstable personality disorder. We also talked about the many years he has been tirelessly advocating for mental health awareness and male eating disorders, his coming out story as a gay man, exercise and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Read th...
Jul 16, 2020•1 hr 4 min
In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to Eloise aka Rojon. Eloise has not been producing music for relatively long but her story is just as inspiring. In this pod we discuss how she got into music production, her classical music roots and her sexuality as a gay woman and how that has shaped her musical influences and her life to date. We also discussed her mental health journey, her experiences of anxiety, panic disorder, therapeutic weather-related coping mechanisms and of course, a men...
Jul 11, 2020•47 min
In the forty-fourth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Brian Kapuku. Brian works full-time as a Financial Affairs Officer and is also studying part-time for a Graduate Diploma in Law. Since we connected with Brian through previous JCIP guest Shane Tewiah, Brian has been a big supporter of Vent on social media and has helped Vent reach new audiences, particularly in the black community. In this pod we discussed Brian's journey in law, representation of black law professionals in...
Jul 05, 2020•55 min
In the forty-third episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we spoke to Writer for Huddersfield Town fan-channel, 'And He Takes That Chance'. In this pod we discussed Brady's love for writing and how he got involved with AHTTC. We also discussed his mental health journey, grief and the impact that losing his father to lung cancer at the age of 15 had on his life, exercise and the issues he had with his weight as a child and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytovent Follow Brady ...
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 9 min
In this episode of Behind The Decks we had our first female DJ and producer on the pod! Her name is Leah aka LP Giobbi. LP is a producer-DJ-music director-synth warrior goddess who cares just as much about mental health as she does performing and supporting other amazing female producers in the music industry. When she’s not collaborating or touring with the likes of Sofi Tukker or UK producer Jax Jones, she’s running the publishing company and touring promoter group Animal Talk Collective she c...
Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 6 min
In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to French R&B producer Yann aka Pastel. In this pod, we discussed Yann's musical journey as Pastel, the anxiety and imposter syndrome he felt before his first ever DJ set, evolving his music identity and being inspired by Disclosure and Bondax. We also discussed Yann's mental health journey, dealing with his mum and dad divorcing from a young age, moving around a lot to different places as a child and teenager and emigrating to the UK to realise his ...
Jun 21, 2020•1 hr 7 min
In the forty-second episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we spoke to Vent Champion Charlie Roebuck. Charlie is a former professional cricketer for Yorkshire County Cricket Club and now works as an Operations Manager. In this pod we discussed his cricketing journey, the impact that long-term injuries can have on a players mental health and dressing room culture in the game. We also discussed Charlie's mental health journey, suicide, self-harm and the ups and downs that come with relapse and re...
Jun 14, 2020•1 hr 15 min
