Marcus Collins | X Factor Fame, West End Career, Mental Health Journey #13

Aydin Dikerdem | Local Government, Housing Crisis, Labour Leadership

In this episode, Lewis talks to Aydin Dikerdem, a Labour councillor from Wandsworth. He talks about his councils ambitions plans to tackle the housing crisis in the local area, what it means to unseat the Tories locally, how local government can change people's lives and why staying and fighting for what you believe is important for the future of the Labour party. -- Please like, subscribe, comment, leave a review, and help us out with the algorithm! This is an Ampersounds production. Follow on Instagram @enoughaboutmewithlewis [https://www.instagram.com/enoughaboutmewithlewis/] @ampersounds.productions [https://www.instagram.com/ampersounds.productions] Watch every episode on YouTube @EnoughAboutMe [https://www.youtube.com/@EnoughAboutMe] Hosted by Lewis David Brown. Produced and Edited by Marcus Berdaut for Ampersounds Productions. Support us on Patreon [patreon.com/EnoughAboutMe]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Paul W Fleming | Equity Trade Union, Actor Strikes, Resisting AI #15

In this episode, Lewis talks to Paul W Fleming, the Equity General Secretary. They talk about the difference between trade unions in the UK and America, the pros and cons of a close shop, the challenges facing the industry and importance of the BBC. -- Please like, subscribe, comment, leave a review, and help us out with the algorithm! This is an Ampersounds production. Follow on Instagram @enoughaboutmewithlewis [https://www.instagram.com/enoughaboutmewithlewis/] @ampersounds.productions [https://www.instagram.com/ampersounds.productions] Watch every episode on YouTube @EnoughAboutMe [https://www.youtube.com/@EnoughAboutMe] Hosted by Lewis David Brown. Produced and Edited by Marcus Berdaut for Ampersounds Productions. Support us on Patreon [patreon.com/EnoughAboutMe]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Su I Think | Music and Content, Straight Diva, Choosing Peace #14

In this episode, Lewis sits down with musician and host of the Straight Diva podcast, Su I Think, for an insightful exploration of the modern creative landscape. Su shares the unfiltered reality of being an up-and-coming artist and explains why, in today’s digital age, musicians must also embrace multiple roles, including content creation to survive and thrive. The conversation dives into the hustle required to "make it" in the industry, Su’s upcoming project I'm Not Rich Enough to Have Shame, and the importance of choosing peace. -- Please like, subscribe, comment, leave a review, and help us out with the algorithm! This is an Ampersounds production. Follow on Instagram @enoughaboutmewithlewis [https://www.instagram.com/enoughaboutmewithlewis/] @ampersounds.productions [https://www.instagram.com/ampersounds.productions] Watch every episode on YouTube @EnoughAboutMe [https://www.youtube.com/@EnoughAboutMe] Hosted by Lewis David Brown. Produced and Edited by Marcus Berdaut for Ampersounds Productions. Support us on Patreon [patreon.com/EnoughAboutMe]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Marcus Collins | X Factor Fame, West End Career, Mental Health Journey #13

In this episode, Lewis sits down with singer and West End powerhouse Marcus Collins for a conversation that is as vulnerable as it is high-energy. Marcus opens up with startling honesty about the reality of his industry contracts and what is it really like competing on one of the worlds biggest TV Talent Shows. Born into a working-class family in Liverpool, Marcus beat out 200,000 hopefuls to become the runner-up to Little Mix on the eighth series of The X Factor. While the episode is packed with humor and fun, it dives deep into the often-exploitative nature of reality TV talent machines. We explore the mental and professional toll of being tied to a debut deal decades later, and Marcus’s inspiring transition from pop stardom to a celebrated career on the West End stage in productions like Kinky Boots, Hairspray, and Mrs. Doubtfire. -- Please like, subscribe, comment, leave a review, and help us out with the algorithm! This is an Ampersounds production. Follow on Instagram @enoughaboutmewithlewis [https://www.instagram.com/enoughaboutmewithlewis/] @ampersounds.productions [https://www.instagram.com/ampersounds.productions] Watch every episode on YouTube @EnoughAboutMe [https://www.youtube.com/@EnoughAboutMe] Hosted by Lewis David Brown. Produced and Edited by Marcus Berdaut for Ampersounds Productions. Support us on Patreon [patreon.com/EnoughAboutMe]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Museum of Homelessness | Can This Museum End Homelessness? Meet the Founders. #12

Lewis sits down with the founders of the world’s first Museum of Homelessness (MoH), Matt and Jess Turtle, a museum seeking to change how we understand and tackle homelessness. They discuss the history of homelessness, the founding of the museum, and the importance of community and solidarity. They also address the dangers posed by an increasingly strong far right and what can be done to counter it. -- Please like, subscribe, comment, leave a review, and help us out with the algorithm! This is an Ampersounds production. Follow on Instagram @enoughaboutmewithlewis [https://www.instagram.com/enoughaboutmewithlewis/] @ampersounds.productions [https://www.instagram.com/ampersounds.productions] Watch every episode on YouTube @EnoughAboutMe [https://www.youtube.com/@EnoughAboutMe] Hosted by Lewis David Brown. Produced and Edited by Marcus Berdaut for Ampersounds Productions. Support us on Patreon [patreon.com/EnoughAboutMe]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.