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Who's Flying the Plane?

by Alex Wilson

Whether you’re an artist, a designer, a stand-up comedian, made a film – if it’s your passion, we want to hear about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Alex from Tokyo

    DJ, record label owner, and sound designer, Alex from Tokyo tells about the impact of the city he chose as his namesake, - Alex's Hidden Gem - Alex's RA Page: https://ra.co/dj/alexfromtokyo Listen to Japan Vibrations:...

  2. Andreia Lemos

    Photographer, graphic designer, and YouTuber Andreia Lemos talks about her work, her love of altering photographs, and using physical media. Here's the link to the page about Hand Colouring. - Andreia's Hidden Gem - Andreia's Website: https://andreialemos.com Follow Andreia on Instagram:...

  3. Robert Henke

    Multi-disciplinary musician and software developer Robert Henke talks about his approach to work, making something unique in a saturated culture, and re-releasing Monolake's album: Hong-Kong. - Robert's Hidden Gem - Robert's Website Follow Robert on Instagram - Website:...

  4. Robert Stillman

    Multi-instrumentalist jazz musician Robert Stillman tells me about his new album, struggling with his American identity, and a little bit about being part of Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, and Tom Skinner's project - The Smile. - Robert's Hidden Gem - Robert's Website Listen to Robert's Album…

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  5. Kate NV

    Musician, illustrator, designer, and architecture student, Kate NV tells me about Russian music school, staying joyful in your music, and having a mother's unwavering support for your creativity. - Kate's Hidden Gem [no link, honestly - good luck finding it] - Follow Kate on Bandcamp:...

  6. Nathan Fake

    Musician Nathan Fake talks about his production style, remixing for acts like Radiohead, and his new album - Crystal Vision. - Nathan's Hidden Gem - Follow Nathan on Bandcamp: https://nathanfake.bandcamp.com/ - Follow Nathan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanpaulfake/ Hosted on Acast....

  7. Sarah Davachi

    Musician & composer Sarah Davachi tells about balancing intuition with musical academia to make music, what makes a great listening experience, and what it's like having her work played by other musicians. - Sarah's Hidden Gem - Visit Sarah's Website: https://www.sarahdavachi.com/ Hosted on…

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  8. Nigel Van Wieck

    New York-based American Realist painter Nigel Van Wieck tells us about his love for American imagery, his experiences studying art in the 1960s, and what it's like having a painting go viral online. - Nigel's Hidden Gems: 1 & 2 - Visit Nigel's Website: https://www.nigelvanwieck.net Hosted on…

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  9. Katie Ball

    Katie Ball, the lead singer of the band Just Mustard, discussed the Dundalk music scene, the formation of their band, albums that sound better at night, and their new album: Heart Under. - Katie's Hidden Gem - Listen to Just Mustard's new album Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  10. Brad Laner

    Musician and member of the band Medicine discussed the LA Music scene, experimental music, keeping his music interesting later in his career, and their new album. - Brad's Hidden Gem - Listen to Medicine's new album Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. Ali Woods

    Ali told me about his comedy career so far, how he found his way onto that path after feeling lost in his life, and I managed to convince him that there are more wheels in the world than doors. - Ali's Hidden Gem - Listen to All I Do is Fail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  12. Reg Mason

    Musician, producer, and member of the 8 person collective Vibe World Order, Reg Mason told me about his eclectic musical tastes, the dynamics of working in such a large group, and about his new EP - Speedway Deluxe. - Reg's Hidden Gem - Listen to Speedway Deluxe Hosted on Acast. See...

  13. Joe Wells

    Comedian & writer Joe Wells told me about writing his book Touch and Go Joe on his experiences with OCD, his way into comedy, and his upcoming book about neurodivergence and it's advantages. - Joe's Hidden Gem - Pre-order Joe's Upcoming Book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  14. George Thompson

    I spoke to filmmaker and YouTuber George Thompson about his travels in China, studying Daoism, and his first feature-length film: Journey to the East. You can watch it by clicking the link below. - George's Hidden Gem - Watch 'Journey to the East' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  15. Shiny Joe Ryan

    Shiny Joe told me all about his experiences with his various musical projects, including POND, Tame Impala, and his solo work. He also shared some stories behind his new album, and how the isolation of Perth affects the recording process. - Joe's Hidden Gem - Buy Joe's New Album Hosted on Acast....

  16. Millie Wood-Downie

    I spoke to actor & writer Millie Wood-Downie about the success of her debut one-woman show There Was a Little Girl, receiving arts council funding, and finding her own way into the world of acting. - Millie's Hidden Gem - Millie's Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. Alice Vincent

    Author, journalist and gardener Alice Vincent spoke to me about her reconnection with plants after having moved to the city, her teenage years living life through the pages of the NME, and tells us it's ok to kill the occasional houseplant. - Alice's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See...

  18. Jack Name

    I spoke to LA based musician Jack Name about being considered 'underground', what makes a music scene, and his newest album, Magic Touch. You can listen to it here. - Jack's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. Maggie Smith

    I spoke to the poet Maggie Smith about being a bookworm as a kid, the unusual experience of having your poem go viral, and hearing Meryl Streep read your work. - Maggie's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. Cydne Coleby

    I spoke with mixed media collage artist Cydne Coleby about how people relate to the traumatic themes in her work, hear stories of the effects of hurricanes in the Bahamas, and how hard it is to make it as an artist when you live on a remote island. - Cydne's Hidden Gem - WFTP Links Hosted on…

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  21. Ria Lina

    I spoke with comedian, actor and write Ria Lina about going to a university miles from anywhere, sidestepping from science to comedy, and a fair amount about raisins. - Ria's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  22. Lauren Yates

    Lauren Yates of Ponytail Journal told me about her route into fashion, why Bangkok deserves to be considered as one of the worlds most fashionable cities, and the stories behind some of the pieces for her clothing label, W'Menswear. Visit the Ponytail website Hosted on Acast. See…

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  23. Molly Martin

    Molly and I had a chat about her illustrations, the personal stories she's heard through her textiles repair work, and her new book: The Art of Repair. - Molly's Hidden Gem Buy Molly's Book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  24. Jessica Brilli

    Visual artist Jessica Brilli told me about her nostalgic paintings, working from slides bought on eBay, and hearing people's interpretations of her work at show openings. Jessica's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. Russell Mills

    Russell is a mixed media artist who's work is most likely recognised for being used as artwork on albums by artists like Brian Eno, Nine Inch Nails, Peter Gabriel and more. He told me all about his work, university experiences, and growing up on a nuclear base in Germany. Russell's Hidden Gem ---...

  26. Tom Furse

    Tom Furse, synth player in The Horrors, DJ and solo musician told me about the foundations of his band, their diverse musical influences and his new solo album. Tom's Hidden Gem --- Thanks a lot to Adam Crowther of BBC Radio Bristol for his message. Get involved with BBC Upload here. Hosted on...

  27. Sukh Ojla

    Sukh told me about being on Mock the Week during the pandemic, dealing with mental health issues when working in the entertainment industry, and details her upcoming book, Sunny. Sukh's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. John Dwyer

    The songwriter behind Thee Oh Sees tells me about his surprisingly busy and productive lockdown, his unique approach to naming songs and finding artwork, and answers some fan questions. John's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. Rachel Khoo

    Cook, writer and presenter Rachel Khoo tells me about learning her craft at Le Cordon Bleu, hustling her way to success, and her new series: Rachel Khoo's Chocolate. Rachel's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. Alison Jackson

    BAFTA award-winning artist Alison Jackson spoke to me about her photography, being seen as controversial, and how she wants to change the way we see celebrities. Alison's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  31. Ali Namdari

    Ali told me about his jacket company, Labo Mono, being influenced by the Memphis Group and London street art, and what it's like using Kickstarter for your project. Ali's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  32. Kyle Stanger

    Kyle told me about his mental health awareness project, Boys Get Sad Too, what inspired it, and how to start a business with no experience. Kyle's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  33. Claire Thomson

    Claire told me about her cookbooks, growing up in Africa, and how lockdown inspired a book of camping recipes. Claire's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  34. Peter Chilvers

    I spoke to Peter about combining music and software, collaborating with Brian Eno & David Byrne, and taking his application, Bloom, into the third dimension. Peter's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  35. Ken Cheng

    I spoke with Ken about his unique experience getting into comedy, online poker, and roasting every country in the world's flag. Ken's Hidden Gem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  36. Ritzy Bryan

    Ritzy, the lead singer & guitarist for The Joy Formidable, told me about celebrating 10 years of their first release, some stories of being let down by the music industry, and touring with the Foo Fighters. Hidden Gem: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/166997.Stoner Hosted on Acast. See...

  37. Isaias Hernandez

    I had a chat with Isaias, an environmental educator from Los Angeles about his work and experiences. Follow him on instagram: @queerbrownvegan Environmental Racism examples: https://www.insider.com/environmental-racism-examples-united-states-2020-8 Tierratrauma Definition:...

  38. Stuart Stubbs

    Founder of Loud & Quiet magazine, Stuart tells me about how he got started, interviewing seasoned musicians, and how the magazine has changed since it's first issue in 2005. Hidden Gem: https://theroute.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  39. Tom Galea

    Tom, the first ever inventor on WFTP, told me all about the project he co-founded: Lumenate. It's a psychedelic meditation app which has a strong scientific backing in to help people with psychiatric issues. Hidden Gem: http://www.drsessa.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  40. Alex Crane

    I spoke to Alex about his clothing designs, running a global business, and what it's like living in New York through the pandemic and protests. Hidden Gem: https://carolinezhurley.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  41. Dr. James Fox

    Dr. Fox told me about how he got into art history, his favourite paintings, and some of his BBC documentary work. Hidden Gems: https://fryartgallery.org https://www.townereastbourne.org.uk https://www.kettlesyard.co.uk https://stanleyspencer.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  42. Sian Norris

    Sian spoke with me about her writing, activism, and how women are uniquely affected by the Coronavirus. Hidden Gems: https://www.safety4sisters.org https://southallblacksisters.org.uk http://www.lawrs.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  43. Deva O'Neil

    Deva told me about her clothing company, Phaedra, what it's like sticking to your ethics as your business grows, and being influenced by the English countryside. Hidden Gem: https://www.instagram.com/hepcloth/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  44. Molly Aitken

    Molly chats about her writing, growing up in Ireland, and how that shaped her debut novel, The Island Child. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  45. Laurie Nankivell

    I spoke to Laurie about his band Squid, signing to Warp Records, and what makes a great live show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  46. Hamish Aubrey Dickinson

    Hamish and I talk about his upbringing in a very musical home, taking a band he'd never met on tour around Europe, and working as a producer for various different musical styles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  47. Dizraeli

    Dizraeli chats to me about his musical influences, varied career, and an experience learning percussion in Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  48. Mark Orr

    Mark tells me about the foundation of his record label, LAB Records, and shares a few stories from it's 13 year history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  49. Samantha Lindo

    Samantha chatted with me about her music, inspirations, and experience protesting for the environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  50. Tony Law

    I speak to Tony about his experiences in the world of comedy, what it's like carving out your niche as a performer, and what to expect from one of his shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Whether you’re an artist, a designer, a stand-up comedian, made a film – if it’s your passion, we want to hear about it.

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