Back of the Bus sessions podcast

This story is raw, real & relatable. A great example for young people who have had difficult journeys, owning their pasts & learning to steer in a new direction. We discuss : - drugs & alcohol surrounding his childhood - the death of his sibling - depression & aggression - lessons & strategies going forward

After being mentioned or quoted in at-least 150 episodes (out of 163) it's only right to get Ian on the podcast! for people that care about young lives & education this is a must listen. Since founding Independent Thinking in 1994, Ian has built a global reputation as an educational thinker, innovator, entrepreneur, speaker and award-winning editor and writer. He was listed by the IB magazine as one of their top 15 ‘educational visionaries’. 

Ty'rone Haughton has been on an astonishing journey This is a truly powerful podcast. we discuss: - Growing up in a loving childhood in Jamaica to being sent to an evil household - Getting taken to care (incredible story no spoilers) - His unlikely journey to poetry - Inspring mentors - What is Literati Ty’rone is Artistic Director of poetry organisation, Literati Arts. In 2023 he received a ‘Future Figures’ award from BBC Radio 1Xtra for his contributions to arts and social care.In 2022, Ty’rone’s debut poetry collection HOODS, was published by Verve Poetry Press.

Daniel James from the prime life project is a powerful thinker & wise curious soul In this episode Rhythmical Mike & Dan explore their emotional intelligence thanks to the brilliant Sussed Games! https://primelifeproject.co.uk

This is the type of episode the podcast made for! A passion fuelled person with a curious soul, willing to talk about any topic authentically we discuss. - Rosie's acting career - Growing up as a COA (child of an alcoholic) - Working in an alternative provision - Discovering her spiritual side - Mental health battles Much more! thank you for joining the journey

Nick has learnt a great deal in the past year since the loss of his dad and this episode we go into the depths of Grief. Nick McCann is a freelance artist, session musician and teacher. He completed his degree in Popular Music with Music Technology in 2014 and continued his passion for recording and composing at NJMStudios where he writes and releases most of his work.

Mollie Ralph has been on a stunning journey since the last podcast (episode 23 Over three years ago!) and what a story she shares In this podcast we discuss all her travels, discoveries & process the lessons. Buckle up for some real talk.

I bloody love Joel Morris! Instead of messing around with well worded bio ... look at his acting CV! The Responder 2  BBC2 The Couple Next Door Channel 4 A Gentleman in Moscow Paramount+ The Long Shadow ITV Wonder Woman 1984 Warner Brothers Reign of the General Universal UK A Room for Romeo Brass Shane Meadows Films Coronation Street ITV No Offence Channel 4 Emmerdale ITV Many more ...

A friend, facilitator & phenomenal human! welcome back Nick Edgar!A conversational coaching masterclass in this episode Nick Edgar, A former academy professional footballer at Reading FC, represented England U18 Schoolboys and played semi professionally for Stevenage Borough before leaving the game at only 19 he was unable to control his emotions and began to numb out to cope. Eventually he sought support and finally began his journey to self express authentically via writing. Many years later having worked with therapists, coaches and developed a growth mindset as a way of being, he's Transformational NLP Coach and Hypnotherapist.

Our longest serving facilitator on the farm & the reason we have accelerated the mission so successfully! Ollie Green is a phenomenal drummer & even greater human we discuss... - Education inside a Steiner school pro's & con's - Philosophy (deeply) - The importance of passion - Traveling blunders & future plans - vegan to meat eater - The art of drumming (why barefoot drummer) - The truth behind EGO!

What a ride! such a quality guest. Charlie is the perfect amount of professional, funny & humble while giving some great tips and tricks for up and coming artists. Founder of Kore Sounds, a 360 degree music company based out of Nottingham, working with some of the most talented artists and songwriters, developing and nurturing their skills to allow for new exciting releases, and placement of their music in the Sync and film world. Services of Kore Sounds include Publishing, Artist Development, Song Writing, Recording/Production, Social Media Marketing and Management.

Buzzing to have my mate Nick back on the bus to discuss - How his business has developed - covid for a freelance musician - parent hood - education & what the world needs now more than ever Nick McCann is a freelance artist, session musician and teacher. He completed his degree in Popular Music with Music Technology in 2014 and continued his passion for recording and composing at NJMStudios where he writes and releases most of his work. Nick has been teaching in Derbyshire schools for many years and now balancing a busy life as a musician & farther. Life is a musical journey.

Daniel James from the prime life project is a powerful thinker & wise curious soul In this episode Rhythmical Mike & Dan explore their emotional intelligence thanks to the brilliant Sussed Games! https://primelifeproject.co.uk

Daniel James from the prime life project is a powerful thinker & wise curious soul In this episode Rhythmical Mike & Dan explore their emotional intelligence thanks to the brilliant Sussed Games! https://primelifeproject.co.uk

This episode will give you goosebumps! What an inspiring human with one hell of a story. Simon waited seven years for a kidney transplant, then found his donor had lived just a few miles away! He suffered a number of health problems connected to diet and lifestyle but his kidneys failed at 33. He is now an active campaigner for donation and has won many medals at the World Transplant Games.

Always a pleasure to have this inspiring, driven and determined free thinker on the old farm bus! Great social commentary & some important truths to consider! True Colours is the author of the thought provoking, eye opening, rhythmic Outspoken poetry collection ( available on Amazon). He is also the creator and owner of True Colours clothing which is where he gets his performance name from as his poetry is an extention of his lifestyle brand. True Colours is one of the finest spoken word artists in the East midlands and regularly performs nationally. He is also the proud creator of sytc workshops which he facilitates allover the country breaking down social barriers challenging racial disparities and essentially educating in the corporate sector and education provisions. True colours clothing FB True_colours_clothing_official insta True_colours_in_poetry insta Sytcworkshops@outlook.com

He is back!! A philosophical poetic pondering. If you have passion and desire to inspire young hearts - this is a beautiful guide book Polarbear AKA Steven Camden is a writer from Birmingham who moved to London for a girl.His debut young adult novel ‘TAPE’ was published worldwide in January 2014 by HarperCollins to rave reviews and his second novel, ‘IT’S ABOUT LOVE’, published in June 2015, was Book of the Month for The Guardian. His third novel ‘NOBODY REAL’ was recently published in May 2018.His collection of spoken word stories ‘EVERYTHING ALL AT ONCE’ was published by Macmillan in July 2018.Under his performance name Polarbear, he is one of the most respected spoken word artists in the UK and has performed his work from California to Kuala Lumpur.

Wondeful conversation with James Simpson! Listen to the inspiring story that has helped bring so many opportunities for young people in Alfreton to discover their passion AYUP (alfreton youngster umbrella provision) a CIC that we set up to provide the youth activities the children of alfreton deserve. James has a goal to raise £50k before he packs up ultra distance endurance challenges. He’s done Multiple marathons and Ironman triathlons. 2x100 Mile runs, double brutal Ironman in snowdonia, triple Ironman (7.2 mile Lake swim, 350 cycle, 78 mile triple marathon), deca Ironman (2.4 mile swim, 112 cycle, 26.2 mile marathon everyday for 10 days) and I won 😂 And ‘quin in a gym’, Ironman a day for 5 days indoors in a sports science lab at Liverpool John morris uni. So far james has raised :£17500 and secured £6k funding from alfreton town council, all for youth activities in Alfreton!! follow james on insta : triple_brutal_james

Mark Grist is a prominent figure in the rap battle scene & has now dived into the world of children's poetry books!We discuss... - His new book 'Rhinos Don't Cry'- His journey with Don't Flop - Teaching poetry worldwide - His next exciting projects with the arts council Mark Grist is a poet and battle rapper based in Peterborough, UK, who rose to prominence when his Don't Flop rap battle against Mancunian MC Blizzard became an internet sensation.The video of the rap battle became the most viewed UK rap battle of all time and Grist is ranked the third most viewed rap battler in UK history.His poem Girls Who Read produced by Roundhouse London and published on their YouTube channel has also gained significant fame on the internet, winning two International Luvvie Awards for 'Best individual performance' and 'Best Viral Video'.Grist starred in Channel 4's 'Mr Drew's School for Boys',[4] Redbull TV's 'Mark Grist Battles the World' and his poetry and rap battle videos have gained over 30 million views online.Grist has visited several schools to perform his poetry and raps on several occasions.He has published a collection of his poetry with Burning Eye books.

Creative chaotic energy as always with hiphop hero Christian Foley In this episode....- Muzzy shares some epic freestyles- We discuss the history of hiphop - His PHD taking rap into education - How education needs a facelift His freestyles have taken him from the school classroom, to Oprah's Television Networks and PMQ's at Westminster, from the festival circuit to TED talks and the Premier League. Christian's improvised performances lauded by stars like 50 Cent and creator of Hamilton, Lin Manuel Miranda, have gone viral multiple times and made him a regular on British Television and radio, amassing millions of views and features across British and international Press. On the poetry scene, Christian has risen to prominence. His night Spoken Word Sundaes is known as a hotbed of emerging, underground talent and he has also been shortlisted for the Jerwood Poetry Prize and Sky Arts as being in the ‘top 20’ promising young artists in the UK. The lead single from his Christian’s mixtape ‘The Meaning of a Break’ was selected by Huw Stephens for Radio 1’s Best New Music. While Christian’s debut album Excommunication, released in Febuary 2019, was described as “cutting edge, innovative, heartbreaking Hip-Hop” by Urban Vault Magazine. Christian is also an ambassador for Mental Health and the co-founder of Mentality, a group of artists tackling issues around masculinity and encouraging communication. Their single Talk was championed by The Samaritans charity.