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Paper Trails Podcast
by Inspyre
We are Inspyre! A passionate team of content creators exploring the stories that light up our books and screens. Join us on our journey through the pages and frames where stories come to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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WORLD CUP OF BOOKS - Paper Trails Podcast - Season 6 Episode 6
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre, where we explore the stories and ideas that connect people through culture, creativity, and lived experience. Welcome to the World Cup of Books. We've each selected four books from around the world to represent their countries. Now it's time for the...
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Our first big event of the year - PaperTrails - S6 Episode 05
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre, where we explore the stories and ideas that connect people through culture, creativity, and lived experience. In this episode, we reflect on our recent Refugee Week event and the conversations that stayed with us long after it ended. We discuss the...
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Why I went back to a 9–5 | The Paper Trails Podcast - S6 Episode 04
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre, where we explore the stories and ideas that connect people through culture, creativity, and lived experience. This episode is a little different. No guest, no interview. Just the two of us catching up. As we continue our theme of exploration, we...
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Why SaberOh Never Wanted to Be a Struggling Artist - The PaperTrails Podcast - S6 Episode 03
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre, where we explore the stories and ideas that connect people through culture, creativity, and lived experience. In this episode, we sit down with Dutch animator and creator Saberoh, who has built an audience of more than 1 million followers across…
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PaperTrails - S6 Episode 02 - Get to know us Q&As
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre UK, where we explore the stories and ideas that connect people through culture, creativity, and lived experience. In our 2nd episode of the season, Mohamed and Sharmarke go through some juicy Q&As Big shout out to our sponsor: @concreteculturestudio -...
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PaperTrails - S6 Episode 01 - We are BACK!
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre UK, where we explore the stories and ideas that connect people through culture, creativity, and lived experience. In our first episode of the season, Mohamed and Sharmarke sit down to talk about our big ambitions for the year and announce some things...
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Inspyre Bytes: Our End of Year Recap
2025 has been a year we’ll never forget. From selling out our first 150+ show, to launching a monthly book club, and consistently putting out Inspyre Bytes while juggling full-time jobs, this year has been full of risks, growth, late nights, and moments that reminded us why we started Inspyre in...
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OUR FIRST BIG SHOW - The PaperTrails Podcast - S5 Episode 15
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre UK, where we explore the stories and ideas that connect people through culture, creativity, and lived experience. In our final episode of the season, Mohamed and Sharmarke sit down with Maryamah, our first ever big Storytelling show competition…
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PaperTrails - S5 Episode 14 - Fathiya's Comedy
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre UK, where we explore the stories and ideas that connect people through culture, creativity, and lived experience. In this episode, Mohamed and Sharmarke sit down with Fathiya Saleh, a UK-based comedian whose sharp wit and fearless storytelling have…
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PaperTrails - S5 Episode 13 - He learned to love literature in prison
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre UK, where we explore the stories and ideas that connect people through books, culture, and creativity. In this episode, Mohamed and Sharmarke sit down with D.D. Armstrong — author of Ugly Dogs Don’t Cry. D.D. shares how his love for literature was…
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PaperTrails - S5 Episode 12 - From Free Books to building a School in Senegal, featuring Sofia Akel
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre UK, where we explore the stories and ideas that connect people through books, culture, and creativity. In this episode, Mohamed and Sharmarke sit down with Sofia Akel - academic, activist, and founder of the Free Books Campaign. What began as a…
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PaperTrails - S5 Episode 11 - Our First Public Speaking Gig and the Biggest Inspyre Event Yet!
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre UK, where we explore the stories and ideas that connect people through books, culture, and creativity. In this episode, Mohamed and Sharmarke reflect on Inspyre UK’s first-ever public speaking appearance at the Riyo Consultancy Creativity and…
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PaperTrails - S5 Episode 10 - Somalis living in Random Chinese Villages
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre UK, where we explore the profound stories and ideas that connect people through books, culture, and creativity. In this episode, Sharkz and Sharmarke sit down again with Mohamed Mohamud, founder of Somali Sideways and writer of the new play Between 2...
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PaperTrails - S5 Episode 09 - How to run a PREMIUM Book Club
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre UK, where we explore the profound stories and ideas that connect people through books, culture, and creativity. In this episode, Sharmarke and Mohamed pull back the curtain on how to run one of the most in-demand new book clubs in London and what it...
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PaperTrails - S5 Episode 08 - Why Marriage Feels So Scary
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre UK, where we explore the profound stories and themes woven into our favourite books, shows, and movies. In this episode, Sharkz and Mohamed sit down with Adiwahab Abdisalam, author of Can I Ask You a Question?, a book that has sparked deep…
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PaperTrails - S5 Episode 07 - We judge books by their cover
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre UK where we explore the profound stories and themes woven into our favourite books, shows, and movies. In this episode, Sharkz and Mohamed flip the script — and the covers. Armed with curiosity (and a bit of judgment), they pick random books purely...
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Paper Trails – S5 Episode 06 – Salutation Road by Salma Ibrahim - Author Interview
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre UK where we explore the profound stories and themes woven into our favourite books, shows, and movies. In this episode, we sit down with British-Somali author Salma Ibrahim to discuss her powerful debut novel, Salutation Road. Set between South London...
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Paper Trails – S5 Episode 05 – How to Write a Great Villain – (Best Villains in Storytelling)
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre UK where we explore the profound stories and themes woven into our favourite books, shows, and movies. In this episode, we dive into the dark side of storytelling — villains. We explore what makes a truly great antagonist, why every memorable story...
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PaperTrails - S5 Episode 04 - How to tell a good story - (Storyworthy book review)
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre UK where we explore the profound stories and themes woven into our favourite books, shows, and movies. In this episode, we review Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks and break down what it really takes to tell a great story. From crafting everyday moments…
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PaperTrails - S5 Episode 03 - Success after death
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre UK where we explore the profound stories and themes woven into our favourite books, shows, and movies. In this episode, we talk about the idea of success after death. Would you still do it if you knew you would be unsuccessful? Don't miss this special...
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PaperTrails - S5 Episode 02- The Hero's Journey
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre UK where we explore the profound stories and themes woven into our favourite books, shows, and movies. In this episode, we talk about the hero's journey, the call to adventure and how we answer it. Don't miss this special episode of Paper Trails…
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PaperTrails - S5 Episode 01- The Storytelling Season
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre where we explore the profound stories and themes woven into our favorite books, shows, and movies. In our brand new season (#5), we embark on a new journey dedicated to storytelling. Join us as we talk about our plans for the season and share some...
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Paper Trails - Season 4 Episode 22 - Season Finale
Welcome to Paper Trails, a podcast by Inspyre where we explore the profound stories and themes woven into our favorite books, shows, and movies. In our season finale, we reflect on our journey through stories and storytelling. Join us as we revisit our favorite episodes, share the most impactful...
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Paper Trails - Season 4 Episode 21: Importance of community ft Omma from The Candid Bookclub
What an episode we got for you Inspyrites with one of our heroes from The Candid Bookclub. In this episode of Paper Trails, we’re joined by Omma from the Candid Book Club to explore the transformative power of community and storytelling. We dive into how Omma and her team fostered a thriving...
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Paper Trails - Season 4 Episode 20: Star Wars
Welcome to Papertrails, a podcast by Inspyre where we explore the profound stories and themes woven into our favorite books, shows and movies. In this week's episode we have a Star Wars nerd off, be warned nerd levels at 3000 in this episode but give it a watch and see what you think. Don't miss...
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Paper Trails - Season 4 Episode 19: The History of Fantasy
Welcome to Papertrails, a podcast by Inspyre where we explore the profound stories and themes woven into our favorite books, shows and movies. In this week's episode we talk everything around the Fantasy genre. We give you a breakdown of it's history, where it is now and some of our favourites....
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Paper Trails - Season 4 Episode 18: Flowers for Algernon
Welcome to Papertrails, a podcast by Inspyre where we explore the profound stories and themes woven into our favorite books, shows and movies. In this week's we review and discuss Mohamed's favourite fiction book "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes. A great book about an experiment done on...
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Paper Trails - Season 4 Episode 17: Khalid Raffy the budding superstar
Welcome to Papertrails, a podcast by Inspyre where we explore the profound stories and themes woven into our favorite books, shows and movies. This episode's a special one, Sharmarke interviews his co-star Khalid, a young superstar in the making. He talks about his acting debut and his filmmaking...
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Paper Trails - Season 4 Episode 16: Sharmarke's acting debut
Welcome to Papertrails, a podcast by Inspyre where we explore the profound stories and themes woven into our favorite books, shows and movies. This episode's a special one, Sharmarke completes his acting debut on the theatre arena and Mohamed interviews Sharmarke to get all of the juicy inside...
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Paper Trails - Season 4 Episode 15: The Bear
Welcome to Papertrails, a podcast by Inspyre where we explore the profound stories and themes woven into our favorite shows and movies. In this episode, we dive into the critically acclaimed series, The Bear, with a special focus on the powerful and nuanced portrayal of grief. Join us as we…
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Paper Trails - Season 4 Episode 14: A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis
Welcome to PaperTrails, the podcast that uncovers the hidden gems and timeless lessons from literature's most profound works. In this episode, we delve into "A Grief Observed" by C.S. Lewis, a poignant and deeply personal exploration of grief, loss, and the search for meaning. Join us as we…
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Paper Trails - Season 4 Episode 13: Red Pill and Sad boi hours
Welcome to another episode of PaperTrails Podcast by Inspyre! This year has been a rollercoaster, and we’re here to share our personal stories and the challenges we’ve faced so far. Join us as we delve into the raw and real moments that have shaped our journey in 2024. In this episode, we take…
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Paper Trails - Season 4 Episode 12: Our top five sitcoms of all time!!
Listen in as we share our thoughts on the comedic genius displayed in each of our chosen sitcoms, compare different eras of television comedy, and even reveal which sitcoms almost made our list. We'll also be exploring the evolution of sitcoms over the years and discussing their impact on popular...
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Paper Trails - Season 4 Episode 11: We get really personal | How to stop worrying by Dale Carnegie
In this latest episode, we delve into the timeless classic, "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" by Dale Carnegie. This book, an essential guide for many, provides practical advice and thoughtful insights on how to break free from the chains of anxiety and stress. We explore Carnegie's...
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Paper Trails - Season 4 Episode 10: Make Time by John Zeratsky and Jake Knapp
In our upcoming discussion, we will be exploring the insightful book "Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day" by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky. This masterwork offers a fresh perspective on productivity. The authors propose an innovative approach to managing time that goes beyond...
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Paper Trails - Season 4 Episode 9: Muhammad Ali My Story
In this captivating episode of Papertrails podcast, we delve into the remarkable life and legacy of the legendary boxer, Muhammad Ali. Join us as we explore Ali’s journey from the humble beginnings of Cassius Clay to becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. Through intimate...
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Paper Trails - Season 4 Episode 8: What's stopping you
In "What's Stopping You," hosts Sharmarke and Mohammed tackle the intriguing subject of what hinders us from achieving our goals. They delve deep into fears and uncertainties, common obstacles encountered on the journey towards success. Through their enlightening dialogue, they uncover the...
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Paper Trails - Season 4 Episode 7: Garms documentary ft Kashif Boothe
In this episode, we have the pleasure of talking to Kashif, a researcher for the influential documentary "Garms". Kashif provides a deep dive into the evolution of Black British culture from the 1940s till now and discusses the profound impact it has had on shaping society. Tune in to hear about...
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Paper Trails - Season 4 Episode 6: Importance of telling our stories | Featuring SSCOPE
In this episode, we engage in a deep conversation with the SSCOPE boys. Our discussion centers on the importance of storytelling and its profound impact on our communities. Through their unique perspectives, we explore how sharing our experiences and narratives can foster understanding, create...
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Paper Trails - Season 4 Episode 5: Privatise the mandem | Nabil Alkinani
"Privatise the Mandem" is an influential work penned by Nabil AlKinani. The book serves as a call to action for individuals and societies to take back control over their own narratives and perspectives. AlKinani passionately argues for the importance of local ownership and restoration as a means…
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Paper Trails - Season 4: Episode 4: Sacrafices
In this episode, we take a profound journey into the concept of sacrifice—a theme that has been a bedrock of literature for centuries. We delve into the heart of countless narratives, exploring the selfless acts of heroism found in our most beloved novels. Through these stories, we uncover the…
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Paper Trails - Season 4 Episode 3: What's been inspiring us?
Welcome to our latest episode, where we delve deep into the world of inspiration! We can't wait to share with you all the things that have been fueling our creativity and delighting our senses. First up, we have to talk about "Killing Eve," the gripping TV series that has taken the world by…
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Paper Trails - Season 4 Episode 2: Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal
In this episode, we dive into Ali Abdaal's groundbreaking new book "Feel Good Productivity". Join us as we explore the strategies and techniques to achieve a more fulfilling and efficient work life. We also discuss the significance of productivity and how to pursue your goals effectively. Don't...
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Paper Trails - Season 4 Episode 1: New Year New Me?
It's the new year and the boys talk about they met as well as about their plans for the future. It's the new year for the Inspyre boys and its a year packed with creativity and art for all those interested. For those of you who are new welcome and for those of you who were with us last season,...
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Paper Trails - Season 3 Episode 23: Live Episode and season finale 🎊
Final show of the season. This has been amazing to do and we appreciate you guys coming on the journey we really do. We also wanted to say that the next season will definitely be coming back with a bang now that the introductions are done. We appreciate every single one of you guys joining us on...
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Paper Trails - Season 3 Episode 22: How do you deal with adversity?
In this episode of the Podcast, we discussed how we deal with adversity and manage our emotions in the face of overwhelming emotional situations. First appearance for our special guest and we discussed some very relevant thoughts to the situation we face as a global community. Listen now on Apple...
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Paper Trails - Season 3 Episode 21: The body keeps the score | Featuring Yasmin Omar
n this episode of the Inspyre Podcast, we had the pleasure of featuring Yasmin Omar, a science teacher, as our guest. Together, we explored the powerful book "The Body Keeps the Score" and delved into the topic of trauma. Yasmin also shared her personal experiences in teaching and opened up about...
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Paper Trails - Season 3 Episode 20: Somalia before the war - Maana Faay| Featuring Muna Afrah
In this special episode of the Inspyre Podcast, we had the pleasure of reviewing the book "Maana Faay" by Mohamed Afrax with our guest Muna Afrax, his daughter. Tune in as we dive into a captivating conversation about Somalia before the war and how Mohamed Afrax's unique style of writing has...
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Paper Trails - Season 3 Episode 19: How electronics stole childhood | Featuring Anisa Ismail
In our latest episode of the Inspyre Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Anisa Ismail, author of How Electronics Stole Childhood. Join us as we delve into a thought-provoking conversation about the impact of changing electronics on children as they grow up. Anisa shares her insights on...
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Paper Trails - Season 3 Episode 18: Creativity a short and cheerful guide by John Cleese
In this episode of the Papertrails Podcast, host Sharmarke explores the book "Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide" by John Cleese. With wit and insight, Sharmarke delves into the concept of creativity and how it relates to our unconscious mind. Drawing from John Cleese's expertise and personal...
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We are Inspyre! A passionate team of content creators exploring the stories that light up our books and screens. Join us on our journey through the pages and frames where stories come to life.
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