Best Creative Cardiff Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 28: Creatrium with Thania Acaron - Moving Self-Compassion 29:57

7M ago29:57

29:57

Here's a Creatrium Special, as we welcome back Thania Acaron, to talk about a forthcoming event. Dr Thania Acarón, is a lecturer and researcher in Arts Health & Wellbeing at the University of South Wales. She is also founder and director of The Body Hotel CIC, which specialises in providing bespoke movement for wellbeing for NHS staff and for margi…

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Episode 27: Creatrium with Dr Aylwin Yafele 36:17

9M ago36:17

36:17

Here's an interesting and enjoyable interview, as we head for Christmas, 2023 with Dr Aylwin Yafele Associate Dean, South Wales Business School,· Faculty of Business and Creative Industries. We discuss his career so far, his self-confessed competitive spirit and his new role, at the University of South Wales.…

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Episode 26: Creatrium with Beth Jenkins 30:02

10M ago30:02

30:02

‘Beth Jenkins is a Lecturer in Digital Forensics and former Forensic Quality Specialist. She has worked in an operational, policing laboratory and has dedicated her career to ensuring accreditation is an achievable ‘task’ within policing. Beth has spoken at prestigious conferences such as Europol’s Forensic Experts Forum, CityForum’s Digital Forens…

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Episode 25: Creatrium with Mthabisi Adriano Nyathi 34:15

11M ago34:15

34:15

This is a wonderful conversation with rapper, poet, songwriter, chess champion and current PhD student, Adriano. We talk a lot here about sound, music, songwriting, A.I and CREATIVITY. It was a delight to chat with Adriano for the podcast.

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Episode 24: Creatrium with Dr Dean Whitcombe - So, what is the Hydra Suite? 37:20

1y ago37:20

37:20

Here's a really insightful conversation with Dr Dean Whitcombe, Immersive Learning Lead/ Hydra Manager at USW. Dean is a Simulation Designer, Researcher, Collaborator and NTFS nominee. He has played a leading role in developing the Hydra simulation suite for the University of South Wales. It is a groundbreaking facility with enormous potential for …

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Episode 23: Creatrium with Dr Dan 40:03

1+ y ago40:03

40:03

Here's a lovely interview about psychology, creativity, community engagement and collaboration with Dr Dan Bowers, Head of Psychology at the University of South Wales. It took quite a while to set this one up but was well worth the wait!

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Episode 22: Creatrium with Ben Calvert, Vice Chancellor, University of South Wales. 0:23

2+ y ago0:23

0:23

This special edition of Creatrium features an interview with Ben Calvert, Vice Chancellor of the University of South Wales. In it, we discuss Ben's Punk roots, his love of collaborative creativity and the future, outward-facing, civic mission agenda for USW.

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#4. Creative careers making social impact 32:15

3y ago32:15

32:15

In this episode of Get a ‘Proper’ Job, host Kayleigh Mcleod talks to Becky Davies; Theatre Designer, Artist and Creative Access Coordinator, and Chris Hill; Green Manager for Film Cymru Wales. They discuss the future of work in the creative and cultural industries and focus on some of the new jobs which are emerging to address societal issues. This…

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#3 Cultivating creative leadership 31:06

3y ago31:06

31:06

In the third episode of the third series of Get a ‘Proper’ Job, host Kayleigh Mcleod talks to Gillian Mitchell; Chief Executive of National Youth Arts Wales and Dr Sita Thomas; a Theatre Maker, Channel 5 Milkshake Presenter, Artistic Director of Fio, Creative Associate at Wales Millennium Centre, and also a Trustee at the Young Vic Theatre and Emer…

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#2. Evolving your creative career 24:58

3y ago24:58

24:58

In the second episode of the third series of Get a ‘Proper’ Job, host Kayleigh Mcleod talks to Jessica Dunrod, a translator, author, activist and director of the only black owned translation firm in the UK; as well as the creative producer, award winning filmmaker, cameraman and editor Jonny Campbell, who also has a background in architecture. They…

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#1. The future of jobs: TikTok for business 23:19

3y ago23:19

23:19

In the first episode of season three of Get A 'Proper' Job host Kayleigh Mcleod talks to Kayed Mohamed-Mason, a Tik Tok apprentice for Cardiff-based advertising agency S3 advertising and Rebecca Campbell Managing Partner for Agency Development at S3 Advertising about the future of work in the creative and cultural industries. Particularly, new type…

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'Space Touring' - World premiere coming soon! 27:31

3y ago27:31

27:31

In October 2020 the 3rd Year Performing Arts Students at the University of South Wales undertook a journey into the unknown. We were going to produce a Space Disco musical extravaganza but, in the shadow of COVID lockdowns, would it be a live show, a streamed show, a film…? In the end it was a radio musical: 'Spacetouring'. Songs are by The Naked C…

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The 'Body Hotel' special with Dr Thania Acaron 0:47

3y ago0:47

0:47

This special edition features the return of Dr Thania Acarón, USW lecturer, performer, choreographer. dance movement therapist and founder of The Body Hotel, as we head for the 19th June Launch! After years of taking The Body Hotel workshops across the world, founder Dr Thania Acarón took the step last November to incorporate The Body Hotel as a Wa…

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Episode 18: Creatrium with Dr Palash Kamruzzaman 51:28

3+ y ago51:28

51:28

This was a fascinating interview! Please see details of Palash's amazing work (below): Dr Palash Kamruzzaman is a Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the South Wales Business School. He combines degrees in Sociology and Social Policy (PhD), and Anthropology (MA, BA (Hon.)). Before joining the USW, he taught international development, sociology and …

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Episode 17: Creatrium with Mike Chick 27:28

3+ y ago27:28

27:28

I was joined for this one by Dr Mike Chick. Mike has worked in language teaching for over twenty-five years. At the University of South Wales, he is a language teacher, education lecturer and USW Refugee Champion. His research interests issues surround the organisation and provision of language education for people forced to seek safety in Wales. I…

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Episode 16: Creatrium with Howard Williamson 34:11

3+ y ago34:11

34:11

The guest for this edition is Professor Howard Williamson. Howard works across the spectrum on youth issues, from the global to the local. His study of the Milltown Boys is the culmination of almost 50 years of knowing them - a unique study in the annals of social science! Here is the link to the latest book, available on pre-order, published on Ma…

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Episode 15: Creatrium with Miguel Sousa 33:53

3+ y ago33:53

33:53

For this edition, I was delighted to be joined by Miguel Sousa, USW Media Team Manager and a man of varied passions, including Photography, Events Management, Audio-Visual: Video Editing, Sound, Music, AV Equipment and Music: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music Production. Miguel came to Wales from Portugal, to study, liked it here and thankfully for us, ha…

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#6: Exploring creativity in the new Welsh Curriculum 32:08

4y ago32:08

32:08

In the final episode of season two of Get A 'Proper' Job host Kayleigh Mcleod talks to Kathryn Lewis, Strategic Lead for curriculum reform and expressive arts at the Central South Education consortium and Music Technologist, Composer and Sound Designer Alex Rees, who is an Arts Council Creative Agent and host of the Creative Learning podcast, about…

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#5 – Starting a creative business 29:31

4y ago29:31

29:31

In the fifth episode of season two of Get A 'Proper' Job host Kayleigh Mcleod talks to Prateeksha Pathak, a postgraduate researcher at Cardiff University and a participant on the entrepreneur scheme, Ymlaen! and Claire Parry-Witchell, Student Enterprise Business Mentor at Cardiff University about the importance of developing entrepreneurship to the…

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Creatrium with Matt Evans 1:05:26

4y ago1:05:26

1:05:26

For this edition, I am joined by Matthew Evans, Course Leader: MA Songwriting and Production and the frontman with the band, 'Keys', twice nominated for the Welsh Music Prize 'Album of the year'.

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#4: Becoming a creative worker in 2020 27:05

4y ago27:05

27:05

In the fourth episode of season two of Get A ‘Proper’ Job, host Kayleigh Mcleod chats to Ali Abdi, Partnership Manager for Community Gateway, and recent graduate from the School of Journalism, Media and Culture, Alexia Barrett about the transition from young creative to creative worker. This episode was recorded remotely due to COVID-19 restriction…

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#3: Connecting with audiences using digital content 31:22

4y ago31:22

31:22

In the third episode of series two of Get A 'Proper' Job host Kayleigh Mcleod talks to Kelly Barr, Arts and Creativity Programme manager for Age Cymru and Professor Chris Speed, Chair of Design Informatics at the University of Edinburgh about the rapid move to digital for creative workers as a result of COVID-19. This episode focuses on who and whe…

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Creatrium with Clare Kell 19:54

4y ago19:54

19:54

I'm delighted to be joined by Dr Clare Kell, to continue our exploration into the notion of creativity. Clare has spent her career committed to enabling colleagues to think critically about our individual and collective impact on our students’ learning experiences. A former Physiotherapist, Clare now leads the Centre for the Enhancement of Learning…

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#2: The live music supply chain: navigating a pandemic 29:43

4y ago29:43

29:43

In episode two of series two of Get A 'Proper' Job, we talk about the impact of COVID-19 on the live music industry. For this episode, we have a particular focus on festivals and the creative businesses who are suppliers to the industry. We chat to Bernie Plain, company director of rehearsal and recording studio Musicbox Studios, and Lucy Squire, h…

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#1 - Creatives influencing policy during COVID-19 31:35

4y ago31:35

31:35

In episode one of series two of Get A 'Proper' Job, we talk about the way creatives interact with policy makers and inform the decision processes for how creative workers are supported. We chat to Krystal Lowe - dancer, choreographer, writer and Artistic Director of Kokoro Arts Ltd - and Fabio Thomas - Project Researcher for Birmingham-based engage…

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Creatrium - Biggest newspaper scoop ever! 39:03

4y ago39:03

39:03

For this edition, I'm joined by Dr Rob Campbell and James Stewart, to discuss their recent book 'The Newspaper that Scooped the World'. It tells the story of how the Cologne Post exclusively revealed the contents of the Treaty of Versailles.

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Creatrium with Barrie Llewelyn 30:00

4y ago30:00

30:00

For this a special edition of Creatrium, I'm joined by Barrie Llewelyn, Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at USW to discuss her fascinating 'Sound, Speak to Me', series of creative writing workshops with refugees. Her work will be showcased during Refugee Week,2020:https://refugeeweek.org.uk/events/speak-barrie-llewelyn-conversation-steve-johnson…

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#6. A way in: screen industries & socio-economic diversity 38:51

4+ y ago38:51

38:51

In episode six of Get A 'Proper' Job, we have an extended episode which focuses on socio-economic barriers to accessing jobs in the film and TV industry in South Wales and initiatives which look to widen access. We chat to Faye Hannah, an academic researcher focused on policy, workforce and access in the screen industries in Wales, Arts Department …

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Creatrium with Rory Meredith 22:53

4+ y ago22:53

22:53

I last interviewed Rory about 25 years ago for Red Dragon FM. He is now an academic colleague and has had an outstanding career, as a signed musician and music producer. Due to the Covid19 crisis, this was recorded remotely from my home studio, hence the slightly reduced sound quality but it was a total pleasure to catch up...…

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#5 Musicians and Community 22:02

4+ y ago22:02

22:02

In episode five of Get A 'Proper' Job, Dr Sam Murray, Lecturer in Music Business and Arts Management at Middlesex University London, shares his thoughts on what makes a Music City. We then chat to Cardiff's very own DJ Monique B, a DJ , singer songwriter and member of female five piece Baby Queens, about what music in the city means to her. You can…

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Creatrium with Alun Tomos 43:16

4+ y ago43:16

43:16

It was great fun to catch up with Alun Tomos, Course Leader for BA Popular and Commercial Music at USW and mad axemen. We chatted about creativity, Welshness and, of course, guitars...

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#4. Women in Creative Business 25:00

4+ y ago25:00

25:00

In episode four of Get A 'Proper' Job, Gemma Collins - Business Growth Enabler at NatWest - talks about The Rose Review on Female Entrepreneurship. We then discuss the report with Andrea Callanan, founder of Inspire Me and international best selling business author. You can read more about the Rose Review, which was launched on International Women'…

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#3. Creativity and Wellbeing 27:08

4+ y ago27:08

27:08

In episode three of Get A 'Proper' Job, we hear from Professor Gareth Loudon, who is a professor of Creativity at Cardiff School of Art & Design at Cardiff Metropolitan University about the links between creativity and wellbeing. We then discuss this with screenwriter and novelist Matthew Hall, who wrote Keeping Faith, and artist Katherine Sheers. …

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#2. No Funny Business 25:41

4+ y ago25:41

25:41

In episode two of Get A 'Proper' Job, we hear from Dr Dimitrinka Stoyanova Russell of Cardiff Business School on her research with Nick Butler - No Funny Business: precarious work and emotional labour in stand-up comedy. We then have a chat with comedian Steffan Evans, who responds to Dimi's research. Steffan has ‘taken the Welsh comedy scene by st…

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#1. The Rise of the Influencer 31:36

4+ y ago31:36

31:36

In episode one of Get A ‘Proper’ Job, we hear the latest research on creative labour rights for digital content makers from lecturer in digital media studies Dr Francesca Sobande of the Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Culture. Influencers Mark Tregilgis and Jess Davies then respond to this research laid out by Francesca. Jess is a Welsh lif…

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Creatrium with Adam Williams 30:41

4+ y ago30:41

30:41

For this edition, I was joined by Adam Williams, Cardiff-based music producer and multidisciplinary artist who has worked with and developed bands including Jem , Jimi Alexander and the Satellites, and Zervas & Pepper. He is also an award winning filmmaker with Birdhouse Films. His diverse career has seen him work extensively in supporting young, u…

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Paul Carr: from Pop to Professor... 1:15:56

4+ y ago1:15:56

1:15:56

Here is an elongated chat with Paul Carr, Professor of Popular Music at the University of South Wales. As a former pro musician and touring artist, he didn't just land on his feet as an academic. Here's an insight into his fascinating journey.

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Creatrium with Dr Thania Acarón. 34:00

5y ago34:00

34:00

Here is a fascinating interview with Dr Thania Acarón; performer, choreographer and dance movement therapist from Puerto Rico. Thania works as Lecturer of Dance at the University of South Wales. Thania also offers international workshops on movement and wellbeing and interdisciplinary practice and is co-artistic director of Orphaned Limbs Collectiv…

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Creatrium with Marta Minier 29:07

5+ y ago29:07

29:07

Here is the latest Creatrium podcast. This one was a delight, as I was joined by the multi-lingual, Marta Minier, Associate Professor of Theatre and Media Drama,International Exchange Coordinator for the Faculty of Creative Industries and co-editor of the Journal of Adaptation in Film & Performance).…

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Creatrium with José Pedro Fortuna 28:06

5+ y ago28:06

28:06

José Pedro Fortuna is graduating from the University of South Wales in summer, 2019 with a BA (Hons) Performing Arts. José is a magician, circus performer and clown. Here he is, discussing his interpretation of creativity...

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Creatrium - Dewi Griffiths 38:00

5+ y ago38:00

38:00

We are joined for the latest edition of Creatrium by Dewi Griffiths: film producer, lecturer and 'Horror' novelist. Dewi is a fascinating raconteur with a keen eye for chilling storylines...

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Creatrium with Dr Rob Smith 45:29

6y ago45:29

45:29

Here is the latest Creatrium podcast. This one features Rob Smith, senior academic and ace musician, playing a range of instruments and chatting of his latest projects, including material from Naked Citizens, Capra Mamei and Wonderbrass

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Creatrium, episode 1 with Joseph Sobol 32:26

6y ago32:26

32:26

'Creatrium' is a brand new podcast series, produced at the University of South Wales (USW) by Steve Johnson. The Atrium, Cardiff, is the home of the Faculty of Creative Industries. This series discusses the notion of creativity and its application at the Atrium. The first edition features an interview and live performance from Joseph Sobol, Profess…

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