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I'm your host Mortalmen. Here we talk about various topics such as; gaming, film, pop culture and virtually anything that comes to mind. Cover art photo provided by George Pagan III on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@gpthree
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Engineering Change is the podcast designed to help REDEFINE engineering as we know it by: RE-imaging who we see as engineers and what we see as engineering, DE-siloing academic programs and problem solving, and FINE-tuning culture and climate using best practices for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) so people from all backgrounds and identities can succeed. It's about being just as intentional with JEDI as we are with solving any other problems in engineering; applying a care ...
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Welcome to The Waffle Shop! 🧇 This is the music and mental health podcast hosted by Taylor James! The podcast gets people waffling about their mental health, coping mechanisms, life's minor inconveniences, and the music that soundtracks it all! Each episode, Taylor is joined by a very special guest to have a waffle about their journey so far, what gets on their nerves, and to hear the songs that have soundtracked their defining moments! Want to come for a waffle or get involved with the week ...
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Joining me for a waffle this week is my new favourite podcaster, Zoe Jackson! Zoe is the host of the brilliant Anything but Ordinary Podcast, which was created because, like myself, she is a lover of all things conversation and collaboration! Anything but Ordinary dives into the wonderful world of ultra-high net worth individuals and gets to know t…
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Time for a long-overdue catch-up! Joining me for a waffle that is 4 years in the making is my beautiful little sister Gemma We have a waffle about life recently, hitting number 1 in Austria, and the Taylor Swift Eras Tour! This was a nice little trip down memory lane, a real full-circle moment, and a brilliant opportunity to recognise just how far …
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WAFFLING LIVE FROM WOW FEST! This waffle is coming to you live from our very own stage at Wisdom on Wellness Festival in Surrey! Joining me is a very good friend of mine, Marcus Kain Marcus is a phenomenal coach with years of experience helping people with binge eating, stress management, and how to build their resilience. He is also the creator of…
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WAFFLING LIVE FROM WOW FEST! This is a huge bucket list moment, as this waffle is coming to you live from Wisdom on Wellness Festival in Surrey! Joining me is someone who I have wanted to waffle with for quite some time, the brilliant Rob Hosking Rob is a compelling and impactful speaker, celebrated for his remarkable journey and dedication to ment…
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WAFFLING LIVE FROM WOW FEST! This is a bucket list moment as this waffle is coming to you live from our headline slot at Wisdom on Wellness Festival in Surrey! Joining me is a very dear friend of mine, Sophie Beresford! For people who have been following the waffle for some time, you will know that me and Sophie connected through our work in the me…
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Time for another catch-up! This week is a full on whinge fest! That minging summer cold has hit the studio and it has hit hard! Not so fresh from seeing Shania Twain headline Hyde Park, Taylor dives into the impact the songs have had on him and gives Luke an update in regards to the sleazy messages he was receiving! The main takeaways from the epis…
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Joining me for a waffle this week is the incredible Jess Impiazzi Jess joins me for a very open and honest chat about her recent Lupus diagnosis and the impact it has had on her life Throughout the episode, we have a waffle about Jess' recent struggles and how she has turned the negatives to positives. It hasn't been easy but Jess' outlook on life …
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Time for another catch-up! I'm bloody loving these little catch ups with my good pal Luke! In this episode, we have a catch-up about the past few weeks, what's been getting on our nerves and a big old rant about unsolicited messages on social media! The main takeaways from the episode are: How annoying is hayfever? It's ok to self-validate! Taylor …
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Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant James Allen James is best known for his brilliant TikTok channel, which promotes skin care and positivity! Throughout the episode, we have a waffle about James' journey so far and how his passion for all things skincare started James and I have a very open conversation about our sexuality, our expe…
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Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Aaron Abbott Aaron is the Founder of Against The Odds, and joins me for a waffle about his journey so far Throughout the episode, we have a waffle about Aaron's journey with gambling addiction, his mental health battles and how he is now turning his pain into purpose by educating the next generatio…
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Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Mark O'Brien Mark is an ex-professional footballer, author, keynote speaker and mental health advocate Throughout the episode, we have a waffle about his mental health journey, his football career and how he had to retire at 27 following life-changing surgery We also have a waffle about all things …
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Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Conor Martin Conor is the newly announced Director of Recovery for Against The Odds, and joins me for a waffle about the journey so far Throughout the episode, we have a waffle about Conor's journey with addiction, his mental health battles and how he is now turning his pain into purpose by helping…
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A bit of a different vibe on the waffle this week! After 4 years of podcasting, I sit down with a good friend of mine, Luke, to have a beer and waffle about what's been going on recently! This waffle wasn't planned, but following on from a song that has been stuck in my head for weeks, it grew into a powerful conversation! The main takeaways from t…
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Joining me for a waffle this week is the ridiculously talented Dylan and the Moon! Dylan is a proud trans man, musician, podcaster, and now public speaker who is as inspiring as he is talented! We have a waffle about his transition journey, coping mechanisms, and how embracing your weirdness can change your life for the better! We also have a waffl…
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Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Luke Clark! Luke is a mental-health advocate and podcaster and he joins me for a waffle about how he created the incredible Stress Sessions and how it has changed the direction of his life forever We also had a waffle about all things mental health, coping mechanisms, and sobriety, and we even bond…
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Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Charlie King! Charlie is a TV personality, an entrepreneur, and a phenomenal advocate for both body image and mental health! Charlie joins me for a waffle about his time on The Only Way is Essex and how featuring on the cover of Men's Health Magazine changed the course of his journey We have a very…
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Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Demi Sims! Demi is a reality TV star, an entrepreneur, and now a podcaster! Demi joins me for a waffle about her brand new podcast, SimSquared, the upcoming new series of House of Sims and everything in between! We also have a waffle about all things sexuality, it's not something we speak about eno…
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HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY, THE WAFFLE SHOP! 🧇 Joining me to celebrate The Waffle Shop turning 4 is my podcasting wife, Emma Tindall! Emma was my first proper podcaster friend, and since joining forces back in 2021, we've been pretty inseparable! From interviewing supermodels to hosting sold-out live shows together, it's been quite the journey already! We …
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Joining me for another episode of The Waffle Shop is the ridiculously talented Samira Mighty! Samira joins me for a waffle about all things music, coping mechanisms, and the songs that have soundtracked her journey so far! You might recognise Samira from Love Island, but wait until you hear her sing! We have a waffle about her brand new EP, Dancefl…
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Joining me for a waffle this week is quite possibly the most inspiring guest we have ever had on the show, Ryan Gadsby Ryan joins me to share his journey of childhood se*xual ab*use. Ryan was ab*used by his stepdad from the age of 8 until he reached 16. Ryan very bravely shares his story of how he survived this horrific ordeal in the hope that it i…
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Joining me for another episode of The Waffle Shop is the ridiculously talented Formz! Formz joins me fresh from the Super Bowl to have a waffle about his brand new single, Keyboard Warriors. The track addresses online bullying, and was written after he received online hate for performing a football freestyle on Sky Sports. Formz built up a signific…
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Joining me for another episode of The Waffle Shop is the brilliant Will Cranny Will joins me and Luke to waffle about his journey so far, the lessons he's learnt and the songs that have soundtracked it all! We have a waffle about his experience with stress and how the physical symptoms affected his mental and physical health. Following a particular…
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Welcome to The Waffle Shop! In this episode, Taylor waffles about his recent experience in a floatation tank, flirting in bookshops, and finding himself! If you're reading or even listening to this and thinking what on earth is a float tank, make sure you check out Spa Float in Leamington Spa for all your answers! They have so many mental health be…
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Joining me to help kick-start the brand new season of The Waffle Shop is Geordie Shore Legend, James Tindale James joins me for a waffle about all things mental health, motivation and the music that has soundtracked it all We have a waffle about his journey so far, how his relationship with his body image has changed over the years, and we get to h…
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WHAT A YEAR! 🧇 This year has been one of the toughest yet transformative years yet! In this episode, I take a look back at 2023, the lessons I've learned, and what I'm most excited about for 2024! Joining me for a look back at 2023 is someone I'm so excited to work with in 2024, the brilliant Luke Evans. Luke is the founder of YouNeek Productions a…
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Welcome to The Waffle Shop! I'm re-uploading this episode to celebrate World Mental Health Day 2023! A while back, I was incredibly lucky to have a mini-waffle with one of the biggest pop stars on the planet, Ed Sheeran We had a waffle about all things mental health and music, with the man himself opening up about his own mental health journey I wa…
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Joining me for my final waffle of the season is the brilliant Andy Downs Andy is a Manifestation coach who empowers people to become who they were born to be and to live the life they deserve to live We have a waffle about his journey so far, the music that has soundtracked it all and how a breakdown led him to question the direction of his life Fo…
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Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant Alex Kirsch! Alex is a 20-year-old music producer, songwriter, DJ and model who joins me for a waffle about his brand new single, “My Heart’s A Broken Record," with the brilliant Molly Rainford We dive into the inspiration behind the song as well as his musical blood! We waffle about all things meditation, g…
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Joining me for a very special waffle is the brilliant singer, model and mental health advocate, Josh Cuthbert Josh joins me for a very open and honest conversation about his own personal mental health challenges, including suicidal thoughts and anxiety. Not only is Josh encouraging others to open up about their mental health, he is now an ambassado…
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Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant male transformation coach and author, Olly Pegg 👊🏼 Olly joins me for a very personal chat about his mental health journey and how his pain has become his purpose Following his own mental health journey, Olly has gone on to use his experiences and his voice to help others become the best version of themselves…
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Joining me for a waffle is my new favourite pop star, Bella Mae! After releasing three upbeat pop bangers that accumulated 14.6 million streams Worldwide, emerging pop star Bellah Mae is ready to take on the world! From learning Guns 'n' Roses on guitar to her first song finding it's way to Dolly Parton's manager, it's safe to say that her journey …
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Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant Ellie James 🤩 Ellie is a Hypnotherapist who, following her own personal journey, realised just how powerful it can be! Now on a mission to help others, we have a waffle about the journey so far... We have a waffle about the subconscious, the songs that get her on the dancefloor, and how having a little bit o…
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IT'S A WAFFLE SHOP REUNION 🧇 For the first time ever, I'm being joined in the studio by not one, but two of my favorite people to waffle with! Podcasting legend and creator of the soon to be smash hit audio sitcom 'Bin Juice' Emma Tindall, and reality TV star, singer, and founder of Safe Space, Julius Cowdrey! 🤩 Julius joins us to waffle about his …
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Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant Gavin Magnus With over 1 billion views and 20 million followers and subscribers, Gavin is one of the creators leading the content charge in the ever-changing music industry. By consistently creating viral content ranging from music videos with 70 million views to other lifestyle platforms, Gavin has been abl…
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Joining me for a waffle is one of my new favourite people Charlie Georgio Charlie is an actor, model, and singer; he also recently took part in Channel 4's brilliant new reality tv show, Tempting Fortune If you haven't watched it, I can't recommend it enough! The competition, hosted by Paddy McGuinness, sees twelve strangers from all walks of life …
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Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant CATE! Cate joins me fresh from performing at Kendal Calling, and I get to hear all about it! We have a waffle about her incredible EP, Tell Me Things You Won't Take Back, the inspiration behind it, and what we can expect from her upcoming UK Tour! We dive into the songs that have soundtracked her journey so …
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Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant Life and Mindset Coach Jack Tipper Me and Jack first connected via Instagram in the middle of the pandemic and instantly hit it off. It's an honor and a real full circle moment to have him in the studio for a waffle about his mental health journey, the lessons he's learned, and how his pain became his purpos…
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Joining me for a waffle is fellow Coventrian, singer, songwriter, and now playwright Declan Bennett! He joins me in the studio for a waffle about his brand new self-written show, Boy Out The City, where he takes the audience on a journey into the messy and turbulent world of toxic masculinity, homophobia, and men's mental health! We dive into the i…
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Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant singer and songwriter Tom Speight! We waffle about all things music, mental health, and just how powerful music can be when it comes to expressing how you feel! Tom opens up about his journey with Crohn's Disease and how a life-saving operation changed his outlook on life! We have a waffle about his brand ne…
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Joining me for a Waffle is possible one of the most talented people I've waffled with Glen 'Pulse' Murphy You will no doubt recognize Glen as one half of Britain's Got Talent Champions Twist and Pulse! Glen joins me to talk about his brand new single, 'Made It Out Alive', the inspiration behind it and why we shouldn't be afraid to show our emotions…
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Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant Bolton legend, Seb Fitzharris! Seb joins me for a waffle about all things music, mental health, and his favorite curry! You may recognize Seb from the BBC Three reality TV show Go Hard or Go Home, where he faced some of the most intense physical and mental challenges ever! When I watched the show, I was inst…
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Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant Elli Ingram! Elli joins me for a waffle about her brilliant new album, 'Bad Behaviour', the inspiration behind it all, and what we can expect from her upcoming tour! We waffle about all things music, our shared love of Amy Winehouse, and loud sneezes! This episode confirmed just how powerful music can be whe…
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THROWBACK THURSDAY! I wanted to start doing some throwbacks to some of my favorite episodes, so here is my first with the legend that is Ian Garry! 👊🏼 Ian is a undefeated MMA Fighter from Dublin in Ireland, he joins me for a waffle about all things confidence, motivation and mindset We have a waffle about the buildup to a fight and the effect it ca…
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Joining me for a waffle is the ultimate hun, Gareth Howells! If you're not already, then you need to be following the brilliant Hunsnet! It's the perfect mix of memes and pop culture references that I didn't know I needed! We have a waffle about Gareth's journey so far, the creation of Hun culture, and how taking a risk is the best way to get out o…
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Joining me for a waffle is the exceptional Ellie McKay! Ellie is an incredible entrepreneur, a podcaster, and a force to be reckoned with! We have a waffle about Ellie's journey from job seekers allowance to a hugely successful multimillion-pound property portfolio. Not only is she business savvy, she is also the host of the incredibly successful p…
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Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant performance hypnotherapist and mindset coach, Rob Holdsworth We waffle about all things mental health, mindset and pushing past limiting beliefs Rob opens up about his journey so far, the stigma surrounding hypnotherapy and how he became a successful mindset coach Rob has just launched his very first app tha…
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Joining me for a waffle is the beautiful soul that is Delilah Montagu I have been a fan of Delilah's music ever since I heard her collaborate with Black Coffee and David Guetta on the euphoric-sounding 'Drive'. What I discovered next was an incredible mix of nostalgia and fresh-sounding music that has soundtracked some incredible memories for me! W…
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Welcome to a mini waffle with me, Taylor James! I thought I would drop in with a mini-waffle all about the live show, the brand new studio, and, of course, the brand new season! I'm trying my hardest to practice gratitude at the moment, so I would love to hear what you're grateful for today! Let me know over on Instagram or drop me an email at tayl…
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Joining me for an extra slice of Waffle this week is my new favourite pop-punk duo Travis Mills & Nick Gross from girlfriends! We have a waffle about all things music, self-expression, and their brand new EP, "Over My Dead Body" Before girlfriends formed, neither Travis nor Nick were strangers to creativity or community. You may recognise Travis fr…
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Joining me for what I can only describe as one of the most inspirational waffles I've ever had is the exceptional Henry Fraser Henry is the best-selling author of "The Little Big Things" and "The Power in You," which he wrote following an accident that left him paralysed from the shoulders down. We waffle about his journey so far, the moments that …
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