Light on Leeds
This is a podcast about all of the fantastic things happening in Leeds and the amazing people who are making them happen. We've got social activists, writers, BAFTA winners, artists, gallery owners, playwrights, stand-up comedians, authors, raconteurs, bands, fiddle players, charities - and you don't have to live in Leeds to enjoy it...
Episodes
170 episodes
Episode 85: Rob Galloway
Rob Galloway has been the lead singer of punk rock and roll band The Yalla Yallas for 16 years. He tells me all about the Leeds music scene and how it has changed over the years, how the band got together, their upcoming new album (their sevent...
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Episode 85
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Episode 84: Tian Liu - Youth Parliament Leeds
Tian Liu has been selected as a member of the Youth Parliament Leeds. She advocates for youth voice, climate action and making mental health support accessible. She taslks with representatives from the UK governemnt, youth groups and has met wi...
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Episode 84
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Episode 83: Spike Marshall & Francesca Butler - ROPE
I had a wonderful time chatting to Spike and Fran who are both members of Leeds Arts Cenrtre. Spike and Fran tell me about their upcoming play ROPE, a play by Patrick Hamilton that was further immortalised by the Alfred Hitchock film. R...
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Episode 83
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Light On Episode 9: Martin Gaughan Contemporary Classical Music Composer
Martin Gaughan is a contemporary classical music composer, currently living in North Devon.He tells me what led him to becoming a composer, the inspirational people who helped him on his way and about some of his creative processes....
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Episode 9
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38:18
Episode 82: Hannah Broadbent - Feel Good Film Experience
Hannah Broadbent told me all about Feel Good Film Experience, which as she explains, the title of the project sums up it's aims.Hannah explains to me how she got started, her love of film and what you can expect from one of her events. ...
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Episode 82
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Episode 81: Lisa Thiel - Eggheads
Lisa Thiel has been an Egghead since 2014. She was a fantastic guest and told me all about how she got started in TV quizzing, what it's like behind the scenes, the move from BBC to Channel 5, Jeremy Vine on a unicyle and much, much more.
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Episode 81
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Episode 80: Vic Bingham - StandUp Comedian
I had a grand old time chatting to Vic Bingham about standup comedy, coming from a funny family, how she got involved and where you can see her perform.The featured track is the stuninng "I don't Want To Live Without You" by Lorenzo Gab...
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Episode 80
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Episode 79: Lauren & Mathew - FoodCycle
Lauren & Mathew joined me to tell me all about FoodCycle, to tell me how they got involved, how you can get involved and about all of the good work thet are doing across Leeds and the 66 projects they have running across the UK."We ...
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Episode 79
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35:35
Episode 78: Kully Thiarai - Leeds 2023
I had a great time chatting to Kully Thiarai, Creative Director and CEO of Leeds 2023 - the city's international year of culture."For one whole year, we’re Letting Culture Loose. In partnership with world-class creatives, ho...
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Episode 78
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Episode 77: Ann Lightman - Lawnswood Cemetery Walks
Ann Lightman told me about some of the fascinating history of Leeds and it's colourful characters - she relates this history as part of her Lawnswood Cemetery Walks.Spring 2023 walks at Lawnswood Cemetery, Leeds LS16 6AH: Ann...
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Episode 77
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44:54
Episode 76: Elizabeth Rose - Leeds Festival of Gothica
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed chatting with Elizabeth! I learned so much!Elizabeth is the Lead Coordinator of Leeds Festival of Gothica. She tells me all about 1980s Leeds being at the forefront of the alternative and goth scene. ...
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Episode 76
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42:45
Episode 75: Hannah Gehrke - Tattoo Artist
It was so interesting chatting to Hannah Gehrke, a talented tattoo artist at Red Tattoo & Piercing in the Corn Exchange.She tells me what led her to being a tattoo artist, her apprenticeship, developing her own style, how she ended ...
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Episode 75
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34:50
Episode 74 - Enya Lucas, Director of "Scarborough"
Enya Lucas is the director of the Leeds Arts Centre production of the play "Scarborough" which is on at The Carriageworks Theatre from Wednesday 8th March until Saturday 11th March, 2023.We had a great chat and Enya tells me about being...
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Episode 74
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Episode 73 : Maria Spadafora - Leeds Community Foundation
"Leeds Community Foundation distributes vital grants and gives trusted advice to Community Organisations across Leeds and Bradford to influence positive change. We are driven by creating meaningful social impact for thousands of local people ev...
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Episode 73
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49:42
Episode 72: Kenneth Barker - WOTR Movies
I had such a great chat with Kenneth Barker of WOTR Movies, a film company that has been going since 1998.Kenneth is a producer, writer, director and film maker and he tells me all about how he got started, how he works, where his inspi...
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Episode 72
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53:00
Episode 71: SAS Specialist Autism Services
I had a grand old chat with Dave, Daniel and Tony of SAS - Specialist Autism Services."Specialist Autism Services has worked exclusively for and with adults (18+) on the autism spectrum and their families since 1999. We are a non-profit...
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Episode 71
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49:07
Episode 70 - Yusef - Sketch Club Leeds
Sorry for the delay in getting podcasts out to you all! Normal service has now resumed...In many ways this episode is a reboot as I last spoke to Yusef back in May 2020 about Art by Arjo. He joins me on this episode to give me a...
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Episode 70
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27:08
Episode 69: Joshua Lawson - Leeds Coppice Workers
"Leeds Coppice Workers is a workers co-operative commited to restoring and managing neglected and underused woodlands in the Leeds area.We aim to create jobs in Leeds woodlands for our members and to promote the use of locally sourced wo...
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Episode 69
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33:55
Episode 68: Catherine Warr - Yorkshire's Hidden History
Catherine Warr was a brilliant guest who is extremely knowledgeable about history - especially Yorkshire History!She has a very popular YouTube channel "Yorkshire's Hidden History" and she has written a book "A Yorkshire Year" which wil...
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Episode 68
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36:54
Episode 67: Leeds Hunters RUFC
Leeds Hunters RUFC is an inclusive rugby club formed in 2016. It has a rapidly growing membersip that is broad and diverse. They have recently developed their O2 Touch Team that aims to provide rugby access to all, including women of all sexual...
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Episode 67
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32:25
Episode 66 - Errol Murray: Leeds Dads
"Leeds Dads is a voluntary organisation that brings together a diverse community of fathers for social interaction and support."I had such fun chatting to Errol Murray, the founder of Leeds Dads. He explains how and why he got started, ...
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Episode 66
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43:27
Episode 65: Johnny Cosmic - Leeds Tarot
What a great conversation I had with Johnny Cosmic! We talked art, offence, inspiration, frustrations with the city loop system - it was wild!Leeds Tarot is "a commmunity focused art project aiming to unify both established and aspiring...
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Episode 65
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44:50
Episode 64: Mat Cooper - Script Consultant and Writer
I had a fantastic rambling chat with Mat Cooper who is a BAFTA nominated script writer for hire, a script consultant and script doctor. He has written for Eastenders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Family Affairs. Mat was the first ever winne...
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Episode 64
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54:50
Episode 63: Sue Jennings - Left Bank Leeds
Sue Jennings is the Director of Left Bank Leeds. We first had a brilliant chat back in April but unfortunately, technology failed us. Sue very kindly agreed to rerecord our conversation and I am very glad that she did. "Left Bank Leeds ...
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Episode 63
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34:45
Episode 62: Rob Wilson - Angels of Freedom
I had such an interesting conversation with Rob Wilson, founder of Angels of Freedom."Bringing a caring LGBT+ scene to a compassionate cityThe Angels of Freedom is a community based initiative organised by volunteers and s...
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Episode 62
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39:54