What was I thinking? I thought it would be an incredible idea to do a show straight after I finish a set of night shifts. 100% would not recommend (doing a show this way of course! 100% recommend listening obvs). On the show: I answer some tough Would You Rather questions, choosing which bands I would prefer to see live - I think the hardest one was between Bring Me The Horizon or Enter Shikari! The return of the food challenge! Was I able to break the world record of most marshmellows caught...
We're over halfway in September so it's a very belated August review! I talk about Reading & Leeds 2025, and my experience of Leeds Sunday, seeing Will Smith and Gorillaz in August too, answer some tough Would You Rather questions, and react to the incredible Word's of Wisdom by Abid Mushtaq! I also talk about another gig giveaway I'm doing - check out my Instagram page on FullCirclePodcastDC for full details. Remember to send me a DM with the special phrase you hear on the podcast for a ...
J Hurley the vocalist of the incredible band Hacktivist from the very beginning, is the very special guest on The Full Circle this week! He was extremely open and honest and it was a pleasure to have him on the show, and an honour to now call him a friend since being on it! Hacktivist are an incredible band, fusing using rap, metal, and grime to make awesome music, with emotive lyrics ranging from politics to mental health. They put on epic live shows, and have three UK shows coming up late...
My partner Abi Roberts is the very special guest on The Full Circle, making her third appearance on the show! Before the episode, I asked Abi to rank 5 songs which feature some of our favourite musicians/bands! Using her rankings, I then created The Full Circle on the spot! You can listen to the songs yourself below (not in Abi's rank order), and let us know if you agree with our rankings! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3aMnbM6Ltiwn0UdKRS6X3I?si=hUTGQ_EZReeY1C6xtNmzqA Also on t...
Jamie Lenman, lead singer of beloved band Reuben, who has also had a very successful solo career and is a very accomplished illustrator, working for National Newspapers and Doctor Who Magazine is the very special guest on this week's Full Circle. It was an absolute honour to have him on, and he was hilarious, insightful, and an incredible storyteller! He has also recently released an audio play called The Treasure, all performed by him, and you can watch that here: https://youtu.be/my2L9hhsWT...
Ciaran Urry-Tuttiett, a long time friend, and Eurovision fanatic, makes his Full Circle debut! It was amazing to have him on and hear about all his passions and share some fascinating stories! If you love hearing about Eurovision, he is also the host of The Eurovision Showcase, which you can listen live around the world every Sunday at 5pm UK local time, and on listen again too! Check out https://www.escshowcase.com/ for full details! On the show: - Ciaran shares his experiences of running fo...
Kian, a great, long-time friend, and Lovely Man makes his debut on The Full Circle Podcast! We played Kian Or No Kian where Kian had to guess if the Kians named were real or made up! Kian also answered some tough Would You Rather questions with a slight twist specifically for him! We reminisced about being Phill's Lovely Men and parts of the Lovely Men wedding speech has been included too! And, of course, Kian creates his Full Circle, ranging from D12 to Gorillaz! Playlist for the songs...
Dan Winter-Bates, the frontman of Bury Tomorrow is the special guest on this week's Full Circle! He also works for the NHS and is the Head of Inclusion and Sustainability responsible for equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and has also helped embed a culture to allow NHS staff to voice concerns and raise issues. He is such an incredible, inspirational person and it is an absolute honour to have him on the show this week! Bury Tomorrow are absolutely incredible live and have a string of e...
Jay Sanchez, who co-hosted the Full Circle for 2 years during the live show at uni is the very special guest on this week's Full Circle! It was great to have him on and hear his Full Circle choices! On the show: - Jay makes a movie themed Full Circle, ranging from Pixies to Dua Lipa! Playlist for the songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qVzmAOGzD0IpKBTFl7sUG?si=2d20e58a512a4ebb&pt=e6aa8f12c8d3355e7a4cbdc211b8d5ae - Hear Jay answer some very tough Would You Rather Questions, or ...
A solo show this week! On this week's show: - July was a stacked month! I speak about attending Back To The Beginning (this was recorded before the tragic passing of Ozzy Osbourne, RIP), going to the Wimbledon Men's Final, and I reflect on having Frank Turner as a guest! - Abid's Words of Wisdom makes it's (overdue) return! What did the wise guy say this week? - Would Buzzfeed finally guess something of me correctly? Try for yourself here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/brookespieler1/eat-a-dessert...
Long time friend and Web Designer Phill Cresswell makes his debut on The Full Circle Podcast! He is a Lovely Man indeed! On this week's episode: - Phill shares a very "fun" fact and he's certainly not horsing around here! - We answer some tough Would You Rather questions; would Phill choose gaming over music? - He shares some of his "favourites" in life, including gig, games and moment! - Phill has a reputation of having excellent general knowledge. He answered some tough pub quiz style quest...
Frank Turner is the special guest on this week's Full Circle! He is an incredible musician who has released 10 albums under his own name, and has also topped the UK Album Charts! He is one of the hardest working musicians being on tour more often than not, with over 3000 solo shows and counting including a world record 15 shows in 15 cities in 24 hours. He is also an ambassador for CALM (campaign against living miserably). We spoke about: - How touring has been this year and his upcomin...
DC Solo Show this week! On this week's episode: - Would You Rather, including one asked to the Full Circle Nation on Instagram; see your favourite band perform an intimate acoustic show or a full band spectacle in a stadium? Hear my thoughts and more tough Would You Rather questions! - DC's Rant of the Week; let me know if I'm being fair enough, or a little harsh! - Can Buzzfeed guess my age based on my food choices from the colours of the rainbow? Try for yourself here: https://www.buzzfeed....
Andi Chan, a UK Graduate Doctor now working in Hong Kong makes his Full Circle debut! This was our first proper conversation since 2017, and we had a lot to catch up on! On this week's episode: - Andi creates a very personal Full Circle ranging from Huey Lewis & The News to Oasis! Link to songs here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2E5hxDCLXUniOBB84H1Yzl?si=KB-HU1oiTBO6x5BaIM0OeA - We reflect on our time working together as NHS doctors at the James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth...
Coventry's number 1 dentist* and the Full Circle wise guy Abid Mushtaq makes his in-person Full Circle debut! On this week's episode: - We talk about our history together, reminiscing about our time at school, and discussing Abid's journey from biomedical sciences to studying dentistry in Spain, and now as an established dentist in the UK - Would You Rather makes its return - would Abid choose permanent body odour over teeth decay? - Abid shares his incredible words of wisdom, which he self-d...
On this week's episode: - I spoke about a free giveaway to win a pair of tickets to see PRESIDENT at The Garage on July 30th 2025 which has now ended. - I give tips and tricks on how to get concert tickets - DC's Rant of the Week makes its return - what annoyed me this week?! - Could Buzzfeed guess the month I born based on songs I chose? Try yourself here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/hazelyxlee/a-z-playlist-birth-month-quiz - And of course, The Full Circle, ranging from PRESIDENT to Girls Aloud...
After the incredible reaction on her debut on the Full Circle, my partner Abi Roberts is back, by popular demand! On this week's episode: - We make the Full Circle on the fly, Navigating our way from Twenty One Pilots to finishing In The End with Linkin Park! Playlist for the songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/69HcVFvRDenOtVrYgmyJQ5?si=DVE4tNq-RLuuMJpkVZ3vIw&pi=utGoHSukQaK8_ - We discuss a celebrity we saw at a dog show in London! - Hear our thoughts on the recently announced Celebr...
On this week's episode: - Michael and Rheanan Cearns make their Full Circle debut as a couple! We have known each other since 2010, and hear how we all met, including stories about mistaken nationality and a three-legged crawl that was the seed to the Cearnsies' relationship blossoming! - They answer some Would You Rather questions; hear if they would ditch motorbike riding forever or never travel by car again! - They share their favourite times as a couple too, including their favourite holi...
On this week's episode: - Have I earned the respect of Buzzfeed based on a general knowledge pub quiz? (Spoiler alert - I embarrassed myself). You can try for yourself here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/bendzialdowski/random-general-knowledge-pub-quiz - A new feature called What If? which is nothing like Would You Rather whatsoever - The return of Abid's Words of Wisdom! What has the wise one said this week to the Full Circle Nation? - And of course, The Full Circle - this week ranging from Sleep...
On this week's show: - The Full Circle is the poppiest one yet, and you must hear the link between Fleetwood Mac and Coldplay! All I'll say is keep Friday June 27th 2025 free. Full Circle song links for this week here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2B2Dlpy6jyaTc2tf1h1OT7?si=mu9FB6XcQnCJd6kHgSeRSQ&pi=M9RqV5WVTXG2Q - I discuss and review our recent trip to the United States of America, including Las Vegas, The Grand Canyon and other nearby National Parks - Some Would You Rather Qu...