It's the final episode of the series and our guest is poet, playwright and performer Ella Dorman-Gajic! Ella is also the host and Co-Founder of the Off the Chest poetry nights, and joins Connor to discuss the beauty of online spoken word, balan

2.09 - Luca Manning

May 2nd, 2021 45m 52s

This week's guest is the wonderful Luca Manning, a singer with a big voice and a story to tell! In this episode Connor and Luca reflect on his journey so far, from being dubbed a rising star to releasing a debut album at just 19! The two discus

2.08 - Alice Eklund

Apr 25th, 2021 47m 18s

Our eighth guest of the series is Alice Eklund, a director and dramaturg based in Cardiff! Alice is the founder of @Bolshetc, a collective led by women for women and she joins Connor to discuss all things community theatre, Welsh female creativ

2.07 - Helena Debono

Apr 18th, 2021 47m 1s

This week’s guest is the fabulous Helena Debono, a singer-songwriter who's been making waves on the UK Jazz scene! Join Connor and Helena as they chat about her debut single ‘Little Life’, performing at the notorious Ronnie Scott’s during lockd

2.06 - Ahmed Hamad

Apr 11th, 2021 38m 45s

Next up we’ve got Ahmed Hamad who, since leaving drama school just two years ago, has performed in some of the UK’s biggest musicals! Join Connor and Ahmed as they discuss his West End debut alongside Sheridan Smith, taking on a new one-man sho

2.05 - Rubee Samuel

Mar 28th, 2021 38m 32s

This week’s guest is the wonderful Rubee Samuel, a Nigerian-London based photographer whose been tipped as one to watch for 2021! Tune in to hear Connor and Rubee discuss how she’s been using photography to connect with the family over lockdown

2.04 - Henry Weekes

Mar 21st, 2021 40m 3s

Our fourth guest of the series is Henry Weekes, a Saxophonist, DJ and Events Producer currently based in Berlin. Henry, mid pre-drinks, joins Connor to discuss Henry’s love for Brazilian music, moving abroad during a pandemic and taking creativ

2.03 - Ken Nakajima

Mar 14th, 2021 43m 2s

This week Connor is joined by movement artist and choreographer Ken Nakajima! Ken and Connor discuss the importance of physical connection, his love for street dance and feelings of being bored of being bored. Ken also reflects on his experienc

2.02 - Georgina Ambrey

Mar 7th, 2021 43m 45s

This episode we’ve got the brilliant Georgina Ambrey, an actor who racked up some incredible stage credits and awards nominations prior to the pandemic! Join Connor and fellow Boltonian Georgina as they chat about her professional debut playing

2.01 - Onsen Presents

Feb 28th, 2021 48m 51s

To kick off this series we have not one but TWO guests lined up! Connor is joined by Sam Toller and Josh Barnet, founders of Onsen Presents, a comedy sketch group and production company. Tune in to hear them discuss all things comedy, short fil

1.10 - Nicole Hood

Jan 24th, 2021 46m 51s

It’s the last episode of the series and our guest is the wonderful Nicole Hood, a producer and production manager. Nicole joins Connor to discuss the impact the pandemic has had upon freelancers, her passion for making music videos and her time

1.09 - Joey Swindells

Jan 17th, 2021 40m 58s

The penultimate guest of our first series is Joey Swindells, a musician who is more commonly known as Busking Joe. Joey joins Connor from his Tour Van to discuss why he started busking, his documentary ‘Saving for a Tour Van’ and the opportunit

1.08 Mared Williams

Jan 10th, 2021 40m 6s

Our eighth guest of the series is singer-songwriter and actor Mared Williams. Join Connor and Mared as they talk about the release of her debut album ‘Y Drefn’ over the summer, the Welsh language music scene and her time performing in the West

1.07 - Munotida Chinyanga

Jan 3rd, 2021 50m

Our first guest of 2021 is director and sound designer Munotida Chinyanga. Join Connor and Tida as they discuss how she has used the pandemic to develop new skill sets, whether the WWE is the ultimate form of live theatre, and what it means to

1.06 - Callum Shaw

Dec 20th, 2020 40m 4s

This week's guest is Callum Shaw, a rapper and producer who performs under the name 'Easy Days'. Join Connor and Callum as they talk about releasing and shooting the music video for his latest single 'Metamorphosis', imposter syndrome and the w

1.05 Marcos Spalding

Dec 13th, 2020 42m 9s

This week’s guest is director and writer Marcos Spalding, Tune in to hear Connor and Marcos discuss his award-winning short film 'Still Young', the challenges of filming during lockdown and his time as a professional magician...Starts and Graf

1.04 - Paige Peddie

Dec 6th, 2020 41m 55s

Our fourth guest of the series is Paige Peddie, singer and cast member of The Lion King UK Tour. Join Connor and Paige as they discuss her beginnings as a singer in church, how the Myer-Briggs Personality test decided her university degree, and

1.03 - Rebecca Bolton

Nov 29th, 2020 46m 50s

Our third guest of the series is Rebecca Bolton, actress and cast member of the Les Miserables UK and International Tour. Join Connor and Rebecca as they talk about her time in the show, the impact that Covid-19 has had upon theatres across the

1.02 - Velvet Shakes

Nov 22nd, 2020 44m 45s

This week’s guest is Antony Hickey, drummer in the indie electro band Velvet Shakes. Join Connor and Antony as they discuss the difficulties of making music with others during lockdown, the challenges that face some of UK’s most important musi

1.01 - Toria Wooff

Nov 15th, 2020 40m 50s

It’s here! Our first episode! Connor is joined by musician and old friend Toria Wooff to discuss her time in the studio during lockdown, writing her EP 'Badlands', MCR Women Songwriters and some of her earliest musical memories - @toriawooff @m

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Welcome to Starts and Grafts

Nov 5th, 2020 2m 9s

Welcome to Starts and Grafts, a series of conversations looking into the highs and lows of forging a creative career during a global pandemic. Throughout the series Connor chats to an array of exciting emerging talent, exploring their journeys

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