Peter Tatchell and Vanessa Kisuule

Meganne Christian - Christmas Episode

Hello friends, Merry Christmas to you all! Here’s a very special bonus episode of the OneTrackMinds podcast, with a very festive theme. Just one guest on today’s show, although her list of achievements is so long that its a wonder she could easily cover for two or more… She is Meganne Christian, a materials scientist, atmospheric physicist and a member of the European Space Agency, which means she’s a proper, bona-fide astronaut… Meganne told this story on stage at WOMAD festival in summer 2023, and we asked her back to tell it again at Wilton’s Music Hall in February this year. As you’ll soon discover, it’s best listened to at Christmas time… Unfortunately, due to rights reasons, we can’t play our storytellers’ chosen songs in the podcast, but you can listen to them by following these links: White Wine In The Sun by Tim Minchin Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/track/526mDk6dMvJqgtMpsEy8PP?si=42a81b82003f4fb3] || Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/gb/album/white-wine-in-the-sun/345894009?i=345894011] The OneTrackMinds Podcast is presented by Adam Shakinovsky and Kristian Brodie, and produced by Haresh Patel for VERYFINE Ltd. Thanks to all of you for listening this year - wherever you are and whoever you’re with, we wish you the happiest of Christmases. We’ll see you again in 2025. KB. Next Show - March 3rd 2025 | Tickets Here [https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/onetrackminds-4/] Listen to Our Podcast | Substack [https://onetrackminds.substack.com/podcast] | Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/onetrackminds-podcast/id1763103331] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3GCcghz2fpCdNyhzccUPv9?si=6eceb03b257b40b7] Follow Us | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/onetrackminds/] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@onetrackmindsshow] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onetrackminds.substack.com [https://onetrackminds.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Alex Romeo and Nina Gotua

Hello Friends, It’s time for the penultimate episode of the first series of the OneTrackMinds podcast, and we’re featuring two stories from our Hidden Tracks workshops to round off the year. Our first guest is Alex Romeo, who spends most of her time in theatres, working to make shows accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences in her roles as a captioner and access consultant. She is an occasional scribbler, amateur photographer and professional redhead. And after the break, we hear from family therapist Nina Gotua. A native of Belgrade, Nina is now based in London, and took part in our Hidden Tracks workshops in 2023, performing her story on stage at Riverside Studios, before reprising it at our MainStage event at Wilton’s Music Hall earlier this year. Unfortunately, due to rights reasons, we can’t play our storytellers’ chosen songs in the podcast, but you can listen to them by following these links: Seven by Jamie Lawson Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/track/3CvudRWSHxYKnoO5kDMzDh?si=5833f2109d79458c] || Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/gb/album/seven/1169116034?i=1169116549] Something Wild by Lindsey Stirling and Andrew McMahon Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/track/5Ttcj0dFKpTWbPbA8afWhS?si=dae029a324db4d1d] || Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/gb/album/something-wild-feat-andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness/1440806776?i=1440806908] The OneTrackMinds Podcast is presented by Adam Shakinovsky and Kristian Brodie, and produced by Haresh Patel for VERYFINE Ltd. Thanks for listening - we’ll be back again for our bonus Christmas episode on Christmas Eve. KB. Next Show - March 3rd 2025 | Tickets Here [https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/onetrackminds-4/] Listen to Our Podcast | Substack [https://onetrackminds.substack.com/podcast] | Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/onetrackminds-podcast/id1763103331] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3GCcghz2fpCdNyhzccUPv9?si=6eceb03b257b40b7] Follow Us | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/onetrackminds/] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@onetrackmindsshow] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onetrackminds.substack.com [https://onetrackminds.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Peter Tatchell and Vanessa Kisuule

Hello friends, This week on the OneTrackMinds podcast, we feature two stories about the life-changing impact of songs by iconic black artists. Our first guest is the human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell. Born in Australia, Peter’s incredible, selfless and tireless work has made him a veritable national treasure here in the UK, and his portrait now hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in London. After the break, we hear from poet and author Vanessa Kisuule. A multi-time poetry slam winner, Vanessa is a former Bristol City Poet, Glastonbury Poet in Residence and TEDx Speaker. You can find out more about her work by visiting her website. https://www.vanessakisuule.com Unfortunately, due to rights reasons, we can’t play our storytellers’ chosen songs in the podcast, but you can listen to them by following these links: To Be Young, Gifted and Black by Nina Simone Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/track/7akewDMdzK63xitCfe3Wg4?si=29ced0541ffe49ae] || Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/gb/album/to-be-young-gifted-and-black/209403853?i=209403925] Maggot Brain by Funkadelic Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/track/5WJU527RQNyMLuKecjsL8V?si=95226732f8ab43ca] || Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/gb/album/maggot-brain/1595227414?i=1595227415] The OneTrackMinds Podcast is presented by Adam Shakinovsky and Kristian Brodie, and produced by Haresh Patel for VERYFINE Ltd. Thanks for listening - we’ll be back again next week with more stories about life-changing songs. KB. Next Show - December 12th | Tickets Here [https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/onetrackminds-3/] Listen to Our Podcast | Substack [https://onetrackminds.substack.com/podcast] | Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/onetrackminds-podcast/id1763103331] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3GCcghz2fpCdNyhzccUPv9?si=6eceb03b257b40b7] Follow Us | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/onetrackminds/] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@onetrackmindsshow] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onetrackminds.substack.com [https://onetrackminds.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Salena Godden and Doon Mackichan

Hello friends, Welcome to this week’s episode of the OneTrackMinds podcast, featuring two very energetic stories about two classic rock songs. Our first guest is the poet and author Salena Godden [http://www.salenagodden.co.uk]. The author of six books, including the poetry collection Pessimism Is For Lightweights, and the novel Mrs. Death Misses Death, Salena is one of the country’s most vibrant and essential literary figures. Our second storyteller is actor, author and comedy legend Doon Mackichan. Best known for the groundbreaking sketch comedy show Smack The Pony, Doon has appeared in countless classic British comedies, including The Day Today, Toast Of London, Alan Partridge and Plebs. Her memoir, My Lady Parts, was published in 2023. Unfortunately, due to rights reasons, we can’t play our storytellers’ chosen songs in the podcast, but you can listen to them by following these links: Xanadu by Rush Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/track/5q7KiSN7znIONR76LAqm7k?si=c57e0d4695a24ae0] || Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/gb/album/xanadu/1440771611?i=1440771618] Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/track/3qT4bUD1MaWpGrTwcvguhb?si=620975f2f5b54ae6] || Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/gb/album/black-dog/580708175?i=580708177] The OneTrackMinds Podcast is presented by Adam Shakinovsky and Kristian Brodie, and produced by Haresh Patel for VERYFINE Ltd. Thanks for listening - we’ll be back again next week with more stories about life-changing songs. KB. Next Show - December 12th | Tickets Here [https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/onetrackminds-3/] Listen to Our Podcast | Substack [https://onetrackminds.substack.com/podcast] | Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/onetrackminds-podcast/id1763103331] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3GCcghz2fpCdNyhzccUPv9?si=6eceb03b257b40b7] Follow Us | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/onetrackminds/] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@onetrackmindsshow] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onetrackminds.substack.com [https://onetrackminds.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Stella Duffy and Rufus Wright

Hello friends, Welcome to this week’s episode of the OneTrackMinds podcast, featuring two very moving stories about loss and resilience. Our first guest is the novelist and campaigner Stella Duffy [https://stelladuffy.blog]. Stella was born in London, but spent her childhood in New Zealand, and that country’s culture has had a big influence on her approach to life, as you’ll hear in her story. As well as publishing seventeen novels, she’s also the founder of the Fun Palaces [https://funpalaces.co.uk/about-fun-palaces/] campaign, an annual festival of culture designed to increase access to the arts. After the break, we hear from actor and artist Rufus Wright [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rufus_Wright]. His screen credits include Quantum of Solace, Rogue One and Operation Mincemeat, while his work in theatre has seen him cast as both David Cameron and Tony Blair in Peter Morgan’s stage play The Audience. Unfortunately, due to rights reasons, we can’t play our storytellers’ chosen songs in the podcast, but you can listen to them by following these links: Nightswimming by R.E.M. Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/track/6G0NzOx2jEPFsSmhr9N8Ys?si=7772875e589147f4] || Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/gb/album/nightswimming/1440949853?i=1440950061] Calling Me by Charlie Winston Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/track/65KB62UsdLYvaBFbQLKtmU?si=47c8c8d6123b4704] || Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/gb/album/calling-me/1653236784?i=1653236961] The OneTrackMinds Podcast is presented by Adam Shakinovsky and Kristian Brodie, and produced by Haresh Patel for VERYFINE Ltd. Thanks for listening - we’ll be back again next week with more stories about life-changing songs. KB. Next Show - December 12th | Tickets Here [https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/onetrackminds-3/] Listen to Our Podcast | Substack [https://onetrackminds.substack.com/podcast] | Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/onetrackminds-podcast/id1763103331] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3GCcghz2fpCdNyhzccUPv9?si=6eceb03b257b40b7] Follow Us | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/onetrackminds/] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@onetrackmindsshow] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onetrackminds.substack.com [https://onetrackminds.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]