Send us a Text Message.Martin Clarkson is a charming and natural born storyteller with an extraordinary story to tell. After being rejected just once too often for a career on the Stage, he kept his promise to his mother and applied to Marks &

Life, Laughter, Resilience and a Joyful Exploration of the Life-Affirming Psychology of 'Yes and...' & on Surviving a 'Showstopping' Aneurism on Stage, with Serial Fellow Comedy Improviser, Ruth Bratt

Mar 29th, 2024 56m 21s

Send us a Text Message.Delighted to welcome fellow Comedy Improvisation Performer, Writer, Actress & regular "Comedy Store Player", Ruth Bratt to The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'.Ruth is the 1st 'new recruit' of "The Comedy Store Players"

'Legacy: Life Reflections': A Tribute to Laurel and Hardy's Enduring Comedy Legacy. Laughing Through the Ages with Life-Long Super-Fan & Presenter of The Laurel & Hardy Podcast, Patrick Vasey

Mar 19th, 2024 48m 41s

Send us a Text Message.Delighted to welcome Patrick Vasey, Laurel & Hardy life-long Super-Fan & Presenter of The Laurel & Hardy Podcast, for a special 'Legacy: Life Reflections' episode in which we preserve the legacy & hare our mutual love and

Spinning Climate Crisis into Solution Focused Action through the Power of Storytelling & 'Climate Fiction' with Denise Baden, Professor of Sustainable Practice at Southampton University

Feb 29th, 2024 1h

Send us a Text Message.A wonderful and thought-provoking voyage of discovery with Denise Baden, Professor of Sustainable Practice at Southampton University. Denise was 'Passed the'Golden Baton' to be in the Show by previous Guest, Paul Z Jacks

Embracing Life's Currents with Gareth Dauncey, Architect & Founder of the Mood App, on Mapping Your Mood to Resilience, a Love of Cool Hats & the Joys of Swimming in the (Cold) Welsh Sea!

Feb 24th, 2024 56m 4s

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever wondered what it takes to rebuild not just a body, but a life? Gareth Dauncey, an Architect passionate about low-impact design and sustainability, joins us to share his journey of recovery and the power of m

Founder Story: Swinging Back at Life's Curveballs with UK Health Radio CEO, Johann Ilgenfritz. From Heart Attack & Terminal Cancer Diagnosis, to now Providing Health Support for all, at the Helm of the World's Number 1 Talk Health Radio Station

Feb 22nd, 2024 52m 24s

Send us a Text Message.The extraordinary story of Johann Ilgenfritz CEO & Founder of UK HEALTH RADIO NETWORK LIMITED, 13 years on from surviving a terminal cancer diagnosis, with the power to #reframe his health diagnosis as a 'Health Opportuni

'Brand Strand/Founder Story': Melanie Staunton, CEO of Communicate Training on Turning Napkin Scrawls to Reality Goals! A Journey of Communication, Empowerment, a real Zest for Learning & a Deep Rooted Passion for Helping Others to Communicate Better

Feb 19th, 2024 58m 24s

Send us a Text Message.Ever find yourself scribbling down your dreams on a scrap of paper (or a napkin!) only to rediscover them months later? Melanie Staunton of Communicate Training did just that, and her story of transforming whimsical napki

Skewering the Political Landscape through the Raser-Sharp Wit of Twitter Sensation, Comedian & Satirist, the Adorable Rosie Holt!

Feb 13th, 2024 56m 25s

Send us a Text Message.Rosie was 'Passed the Golden Baton' to be in the Show by previous Guest, the Canadian viral sensation "Brittlestar: The internet's favourite dad!"Brittlestar's episode is here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1206005/13384586H

A Life of Writing, Laughter & Ignoring His Father's Advice (Phew!) with "The Fast Show"s Charlie Higson: Comedian, Author, Podcaster, all Round 'Polymathic Pants' & Personal Comedy Hero!

Feb 8th, 2024 55m 58s

Send us a Text Message.It's a 'Red Letter Day' here in the Good Listening To Show 'Clearing', as I welcome a personal comedy hero to the Show! Delighted to welcome Charles Murray Higson - aka Charlie Higson - born in 1958 in Frome and billed a

"To Be Or Not To Be": Actor Robert Hands' Extraordinary Tale of Triumph Over Addiction, 10 Years on after his 3 Year 'Descent into the Abyss' after Self-Injecting with Cystal-Meth

Feb 7th, 2024 1h 18m

Send us a Text Message.Imagine sitting down to a tale that's every bit as gripping as the highest stakes drama on stage, yet deeply personal and resoundingly human. That's what awaits you as we're joined by the Olivier Award-nominated Actor Rob

Actress Joanne Howarth's Theatrical Voyage from Youth Theatre to the Globe Theatre with Passion plus a self-confessed 'Geekery' for Shakespeare to Power & Inspire her Along the Way!

Jan 29th, 2024 54m 11s

Send us a Text Message.Delighted to welcome Actress & Director Joanne Howarth to "The Good Listening To Show" Clearing. With many a Theatre & TV banger to her name, having performed at most of the major theatres in the land. Including 3 season

A Life in The Theatre Family Spotlight with Actress Finty Williams, Daughter of Dame Judi Dench & Michael Williams: A Journey from Grief, Rehab & Sobriety to Love, Gratitude & the Joys of a Theatrical Family Life & Career

Jan 17th, 2024 52m 48s

Send us a Text Message.Delighted to welcome Theatre Aristocracy to "The Good Listening To Show" Clearing, as we welcome Actress Finty Williams, daughter of Dame Judi Dench & Micheal Williams.Finty was 'Passed the Golden Baton' to be in show, by

Poetic Redemption, the Gift of a 'Second Chance' and a Mother's Unquestioning Constancy & Love: Overcoming Adversity & Shame to Inspire Future Generations, with Children's Laureate of Wales 2021-23, Connor Allen

Dec 19th, 2023 1h 10m

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever witnessed a person's life unfold like a phoenix rising from the ashes? That's what it felt like when I sat down with Connor Allen, the former Children's Laureate of Wales, to unearth the layers of his inspir

"Hi-Diddly-Dee-the-Life-of-an Actor-Manager-for-Me!" with Theatre Impresario Neal Foster (Artistic Director of Birmingham Stage Company for 30+ Years) with many a Children's Theatre "BANGER" & Acolade to his Name!

Dec 16th, 2023 50m 29s

Send us a Text Message.Delighted to welcome Neal Foster "Actor Manager" in the age-old tradition! With the likes of Sir Richard Burbage of Shakesepeare's Lord Chamberlain Company & The Globe Theatre coming before him and modern contemporaries s

15 Year Old Motivational Sensation Adarsh Senthilnathan: A Tale of Persistence, Innovation & Youthful Inspiration - Plus the Fascinating Story of a 'Vortex Created with a Coffee Frother' in an Experiment to Remove the Oceon's Microplastics

Dec 14th, 2023 1h 5m

Send us a Text Message.Get ready to be fascinated & intrigued as I converse with my brilliant 15-year-old guest, Adarsh Senthilnathan. Adarsh got in touch with me out-of-the-blue from his school in Los Angeles, to ask if he could be my Guest t

Acclaimed Theatre Director Lucy Pitman-Wallace, Exploring the Creative Process: On the Nature of Ensemble, Rehearsal & the True Nature of 'Play' - Complete with Dogs in 'The Clearing' to Lead the Way!

Dec 7th, 2023 39m 12s

Send us a Text Message.Please welcome acclaimed Theatre Director with many a 'Theatrical Banger' to her name, Lucy Pitman-Wallace. A life in the theatre and her love of Shakespeare in particular began for her at the tender & impressionable age

'Founder Story': Unlocking Your Potential with Henry Caplan & Sean Perlmutter from Pivotal Twist. Conquering Self-Limiting Beliefs & Inspiring Huge Personal Development & Growth for Leaders through Theatre & Storytelling as Catalysts for Change

Dec 6th, 2023 52m 48s

Send us a Text Message.You know those moments when you hit a wall, find yourself stuck in a rut, or feel like you’re just going through the motions? That’s exactly where we found ourselves until we met Sean and Henry from Pivotal Twist. These g

'Telepathy in Action' with Improv Guru Paul Z Jackson: On Life, Laughter, Gratitude & Legacy. A Celebration of all things Comedy Improvisation and its Liberating & Life-Affirming Mindset of 'Yes and...'

Dec 4th, 2023 48m 59s

Send us a Text Message.Ready to peek behind the curtain of comedy improvisation? This week's episode is a treasure trove of insights, all thanks to our special guest, Paul Z Jackson. Fun, fascinating, and full of life, Jackson opens up about hi

Michael Heppell: Motivational Speaker, Best Selling Author & Coach on the Cure to an Average Life & How to be BRILLIANT! A Journey of Entrepreneurship, Perseverance & Inspiration

Dec 1st, 2023 51m 13s

Send us a Text Message.Delighted to welcome Speaker, International Best Selling Author & Coach, Michael Heppell to The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. Picture this: You're at a networking event, someone asks you, "What do you do?" and you re

'Good Books': Harnessing the Creative Power of the Great Outdoors with Garry Pratt, Author of "The Creativity Factor", inviting Business Leaders to Ditch the 'Bored' Room (!) & Get Outdoors!

Nov 24th, 2023 1h

Send us a Text Message.Ever felt your creativity stifled by the monotony of office spaces or mundane routines? How about looking to the great outdoors for some inspiration? We had the pleasure of hosting Garry Pratt, author of "The Creativity F

Actor, Animal Activist & Animals Asia Ambassador Peter Egan, on Rescuing Moon Bears from a Life of Despair from the Bile Farms of Vietnam to a Sanctuary at Last

Nov 22nd, 2023 48m

Send us a Text Message.Delighted to welcome Actor, Animal Rights Activist Peter Egan to The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. Fresh off a plane from Vietnam, Peter is here to recount his poignant experiences of just having returned from a Bea

'Good Books': Actor, Director & Author Brendan O'Hea on "Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent" Co-Authored with Dame Judi Dench: A Book Lovingly Curated Over 4 Years of Conversations as a 'Love Letter to Shakespeare'

Nov 14th, 2023 1h 30m

Send us a Text Message.Delighted to welcome ‘National Treasure Whisperer’ (!) Actor, Director & Author Brendan O’Hea to the Good Listening To Show ‘Clearing’. Brendan and I were at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School together way-back-when.Encou

Unpacking Brand Success with Brilliant Brand Director, Mychael Owen (aka 'Captain Brand'!) Raging Against the Beige & Always Wearing Red - A Journey through Character, Creativity & how to be more 'Interesting'

Nov 11th, 2023 51m 13s

Send us a Text Message."Interestingly, the best way to get people more interested in you, is to do-and-be more interesting!" Please welcome Mychael Owen, wise and enigmatic Associate Brand Director and author of a brilliant Newsletter called "5

Embracing Light and Darkness: Career Progression Consultant Simon Bergenroth's Journey of Faith & Purpose on the 15th Anniversary of his Father's Death by Suicide

Oct 31st, 2023 50m 10s

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever pondered the question of how to embrace both light and darkness in life? In our latest episode, we join Simon Bergenroth, the MD of 3Hats, as he shares his journey of faith and resilience on the 15th anniver

'Founder Story' with Calum Byers from Schiltron Associates: The Scottish Pipe-Smoking Wise Owl of an Executive Coach, with over 3,000 Hours of Coaching Experience & all Conducted from his Dedicated 'Coaching Chair'!

Oct 20th, 2023 45m 46s

Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how an Executive Coach with over 3,000 hours of experience working with over 100 of the world's biggest companies could help you to unlock your full potential? Delighted to welcome Calum Byers, the Scottish