The Words of Wolves

This episode features the Reverend Imogen Smith, curate at St Chad & St Mark, and All Saints in Wolverhampton. We talk about the role the church plays in the community, and what her job involves and means to her.This podcast is on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.To find out more about St Chad & St Mark’s: https://chadmark.blog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stchadstmarkFind out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project: http://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolvesConnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamstubbsphoto/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewordsofwolves.substack.com

This episode features Emma Purshouse, writer, performer and the first poet laureate for Wolverhampton (2020 - 22).  We talked about how she began writing and then performing her work, and her thoughts on the city.This podcast is also on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Follow Emma & see her work:Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/emma.purshouseWebsite:   https://emmapurshouse.co.uk/Poets, Prattlers, and Pandemonialists:   https://pandemonialists.co.uk/Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project:     http://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolvesConnect on Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/grahamstubbsphoto/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewordsofwolves.substack.com

This episode features Arun Kapur, film producer and co-founder of the Wolverhampton film festival. We talk about what film means to him and the importance of supporting different forms of creativity in the city.For more about the Film Festival.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtonfilmfest/Website: https://filmfreeway.com/WolverhamptonfilmfestivalFind out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project: http://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolvesConnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamstubbsphoto/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewordsofwolves.substack.com

In this episode I talk to Jack Sparra about his early life, the Good Shepherd in Wolverhampton, and his current role at the Chart Community Hub in Willenhall.For more information about the Chart Community Hub:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100046908535667Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willenhallchart/Website:   https://willenhallchart.co.uk/Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project:     http://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolvesConnect on Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/grahamstubbsphoto/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewordsofwolves.substack.com

In this episode I talk to Kanj, an artist who has worked in a range of mediums and who’s work is always bright and vibrant. We talked about how her art has changed through different stages in her life, and making a home in Wolverhampton. See Kanj’s work.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KanjNicholasArtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanj_nicholas/Website: https://www.kanjnicholas.com/Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project: https://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolves Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamstubbsphoto/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewordsofwolves.substack.com

In this episode I talk to Priyanka about how becoming a mother inspired her writing, what writing means to her, and her experiences of living and working in Wolverhampton. Follow Priyanka at:https://www.instagram.com/priyanka_joshi_writes/https://www.facebook.com/priyankaswritings/Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project: https://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolvesConnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamstubbsphoto/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewordsofwolves.substack.com

Bones performs the opening to his book 'Warrior's Bible'. Bones prefers to stay off social media, but look out for him performing around the region.Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project: https://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolvesConnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamstubbsphoto/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewordsofwolves.substack.com

In this episode I talk to Bones about his childhood experience of growing up in Wolverhampton and how it has shaped his life. We started by talking about why he prefers to perform with his face covered. Bones prefers to stay off social media, but look out for him performing around the region.Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project: https://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolvesConnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamstubbsphoto/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewordsofwolves.substack.com

In this episode I talk to Steve Evans about his career as an engineer, his interest in art and experiences of being an artist in Wolverhampton. Inevitably we ended up taking about football and what the Wolves mean to him.Follow Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenevans892 Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project: https://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolvesConnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamstubbsphoto/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewordsofwolves.substack.com

I’m Graham, I’m a photographer and video maker. I'm working on a project called “We are Wolverhampton” which celebrates the people and positive things in our city. This podcast is a way of capturing deeper conversations about what the city means to different individuals.Find out more about: ‘We are Wolverhampton’ https://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolvesConnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamstubbsphoto/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewordsofwolves.substack.com