Welcome back to the latest episode of the Polymaths podcast. An interview format episode with another of my talented friends; this time Daniel Bevis, a Senior Knowledge Editor at an advertising company and an automotive journalist who writes fo

Polymaths – Episode 30

Mar 3rd, 2017 1h

Episode 30 is here. It is becoming a little long between episodes and I am going to start addressing that. I've a number of interviews lined up to record and myself and Ash will be getting together more regularly now our hectic schedules have s

Polymaths – Episode 29. 'Grizzly' Jim™ Kent Interview

Jan 13th, 2017 1h 26m

The second of my interview formats takes us on a journey in to the world of Instinctive Archery and a good friend of mine, 'Grizzly' Jim™ Kent. This guy is one of the reasons I stayed in archery after the first 'toe dip' as it were. A very pass

Polymaths – Episode 28

Nov 2nd, 2016 1h 40m

After my first interview episode Ash was in town for the weekend. We thought it would be rude not to give everyone an update on what we've been working on, thinking about and getting excited by so here is episode 28 of your favourite polymathic

Polymaths – Episode 27. Ryan HK Interview Part Two!

Oct 29th, 2016 1h 5m

In this episode we follow up and delve deeper in to what makes Ryan tick, discussing leatherworking, motorbikes, snowboarding and more. Ryan is effortlessly engaging and I hope you enjoy this part two. Please throw Ryan a follow at the links on

Polymaths - Episode 26. Ryan HK Interview

Oct 24th, 2016 56m 37s

In this episode, the first of a new format of interviews, I talk to Calgary based photography Ryan HK. We discuss how his photography journey started and along the way delve deeper in to some of his other interests including leatherworking and

Polymaths – Episode 25

Feb 29th, 2016 38m 38s

Latest episode of the new shorter format and we're all about shooting my friends wedding, Ash has 'guitar making' plans and we talk about the next step for our archery targets!

Polymaths – Episode 24

Feb 24th, 2016 36m 48s

Back in business! Our first 'over Skype' recorded episode of Polymaths. We're trying a shorter format with Polymaths now, trying to keep to one or two subjects. This time, we take some time to discuss some of the books we're both working on pla

Polymaths – Episode 23

Feb 1st, 2016 1h 37m

Still sat in the extravagant gold dining room at Ashley's and there's a slightly more down to earth discussion about life and our work without all the conversation of Mars and Pluto, honest.

Polymaths – Episode 22

Jan 21st, 2016 1h 2m

Five hours! That's how long it took me to drive over to Ash's today just to record a podcast for you guys! Ok, so there were other things involved and we talk about them in this episode recorded in the grand dining room.

Polymaths – Episode 21

Jan 2nd, 2016 1h 53m

2016! Happy New Year to everyone listening. We got off to a cracking start this year. Two days in and we've already done a podcast recording. Ash visited today to pick up a new bow and then we sat down and hit record. 2016 Goal Setting, archery

Polymaths – Episode 20

Nov 29th, 2015 1h 41m

What DON'T we talk about this week? Errrrr... I don't think we mention the Kardashians. Politicians, Syria, guitars, archery, photography, writing, personal projects over Christmas, goal setting... Yup, it's a busy one today; we hope you enjoy!

Polymaths – Episode 19

Nov 13th, 2015 1h 7m

We're back! Or more to the point, Ashley is back... from his trip to Canada. We talk about his travels, experiences and plans as well as catch up with my photography. With the prospect of a consistent internet connection between us for the next

Polymaths – Episode 18

Feb 17th, 2015 1h 56m

You all get a preview of Ash's audiobook version of Pegasus 1 this week. We upload Chapter 4 in the midst of discussing our writing and photography plans, we talk about SquareSpace, a scientific approach to guitar work and what it must be like

Polymaths – Episode 17

Feb 10th, 2015 1h 51m

Ash returns to host Polymaths with me this week after my Dad took the challenge last week. We finally sit down with our guitars and Ash bangs out riff after riff, we talk about a change in his writing approach and my photography and wonder what

Polymaths – Episode 16

Feb 6th, 2015 1h 31m

Special guest star this week! As Ash is very busy packing up for his house move we struggled to coincide our schedules this week. I took the opportunity to sit down with one of the most influential people in my up bringing and one who was almos

Polymaths – Episode 15

Jan 29th, 2015 1h 46m

After a long weekend, where we shoot a little, Ash heads to view a new house and I get ill, we catch up and talk about everything great! Elite: Dangerous is taking Ash's attention at the moment but we discuss the effect that's having on his wri

Polymaths – Episode 14

Jan 20th, 2015 1h 25m

As with the last few episodes, Ash and I head out to shoot a few arrows in the morning sun before heading back for tea and blueberry muffins and record our podcast. This week we reflect on what it's like to work together on something creative,

Polymaths – Episode 13

Jan 13th, 2015 1h 51m

Unlucky for some, but we sat down and talked for nearly an hour on subjects we didn't even plan to talk about. Then some archery, creative plans and having 'fuck you' money came into question. Plus listen to an extract from The Martian (all 10

Polymaths – Episode 12

Jan 7th, 2015 2h 12m

Wow! One week in to 2015 and we're excited about our goals for this year. This podcast is a long one as we discuss our goals, the evolution of linguistics, some photography and writing and then discuss education and further develop our idea to

Polymaths – Episode 11

Jan 3rd, 2015 1h 36m

2015! So a happy new year to all our listeners. We've had a very intriguing and positively life changing Christmas and new year and we're back on it. Today Ash returns from his Christmas trip to Norfolk and we straight away get into some archer

Polymaths – Episode 10

Dec 25th, 2014 34m 37s

Flying solo this week. As it's Christmas, Ash is back home in Norfolk for the Christmas break and I try to verbalise all my challenges for the coming year, which seem to revolve around photography, guitar-ing and archery...ing. It's very odd do

Polymaths – Episode 9

Dec 18th, 2014 1h 17m

We learn to count this week and realise that it's finally episode 9, talk about our new and excitable dip into archery, more about screen writing and our no doubt very naive view on how screen plays are approached and written and I talk a littl

Polymaths – Episode 8

Dec 9th, 2014 1h 17m

Episode 8 of our Polymath podcast lands. We get confused and think it's number 9, discuss the Orion space tests, a venture into archery and Ash tells us all about an awesome TV series he has plans to write!

Polymaths – Episode 7

Dec 3rd, 2014 1h 20m

Episode seven arrows its way sharply into your ear! This week we discuss an urge to start archery, Ash finds another inspirational speaker in Bill Gates, more about building custom guitars including where I'm heading with mine, and.. Ash's firs