The Chat with Claire Fordham

Ep. 34 - British Actor & Singer Richard Shelton

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews British actor and singer, Richard Shelton. Richard has enjoyed enormous success on both sides of The Atlantic starring in film, TV and theater. Music is his passion. He's a wonderful singer. Combining his talents, Richard wrote and stars in 'Sinatra: RAW', a play about the last intimate performance by Frank Sinatra prior to his first retirement in 1971, imagining the icon's state of mind as he answers life long allegations in-between some of Frank's best loved songs. http://richardshelton.co.uk/ [http://richardshelton.co.uk/] Make a cup of your favorite brew, get comfy and click below to listen…  KEEP CALM AND CHAT ON!

Ep. 33 - Artist & Environmentalist Dianna Cohen

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews visual artist and co-founder of the Plastic Pollution Coalition [http://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/], Dianna Cohen. The Plastic Pollution Coalition has many initiatives but one in particular is something we can all get on board with - drastically cutting down on single use plastics like straws, bags and containers. They've been banned in many places but there is still much we can learn from this environmentalist who has traveled the world looking for solutions to plastic pollution that is killing animals and fish and poisoning our oceans and land.  www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org [http://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/]  Make a cup of your favorite brew, get comfy and click below to listen… KEEP CALM AND CHAT ON!

Ep. 32 - Democratic Activists Melanie Rothschild and Alexis Aria

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews two concerned citizens who are working tirelessly to inspire democrats to vote in the mid-terms on November 6: Melanie Rothschild and Alexis Aria. Melanie is an artist [http://melanierothschild.com/] who has been campaigning for Katie Hill in District 25 [http://www.katiehillforcongress.com/], one of the new wave of concerned citizens who are standing for election to flip seats in the house considered winnable from the Republicans. www.swingleft.org [http://www.swingleft.org/] www.thelastweekend.org [http://www.thelastweekend.org/] Harpist Alexis Aria runs the phone banks for Democrats in Topanga and Malibu. It's accepted wisdom that the most important time to canvas is the weekend before the election. If you'd like to do more than vote to help the Democrats, be inspired by these two wonder women.  KEEP CALM AND CHAT ON!

Ep. 30.5 - Happy 1-year Anniversary Wishes from Tracey Ullman and Julia Fordham

Comedy Legend Tracey Ullman [http://www.clairefordham.com/tracey] - a former guest of The Chat and tennis partner of Claire's - and Legendary Songstress Julia Fordham - Claire's sister and singer of The Chat theme tune - wish Claire Fordham and The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast a happy 1-year anniversary in this quick clip sent from London. You will not want to miss Tracey's spot-on impression of Claire or their beautiful rendition of the 'Happy Birthday' song! KEEP CALM AND CHAT ON!

Ep. 30 - Homeless Activists Dr. Marilyn Wells and KamGi & Kyle Finch

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews Homeless Activist and Philanthropist Dr. Marilyn Wells, KamGi and Kyle Finch who feed the homeless and "S", a homeless man. With 58,000 people currently sleeping rough in LA, one podcast can't begin to explain the enormity of the issue or discuss all the solutions but we hope that by hearing these inspiring and fascinating people share their observations and stories of what they are doing to help the homeless and in one case, try to escape homelessness, it might inspire you to get involved and help. It's a sobering thought that most of us live paycheck to paycheck and are therefore one month away from homelessness ourselves. At the very least, we hope this episode will make us all more compassionate. www.storiesfrontline.org [http://www.storiesfrontline.org/] www.csh.org [http://www.csh.org/] www.beloveapparel.com [http://www.beloveapparel.com/] Make a cup of your favorite brew, get comfy and click below to listen… KEEP CALM AND CHAT ON!