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Being a social worker is a privileged position. You have the opportunity to provide the structure that will (hopefully) see a young person make the best choices available to them when they meet a crossroad in their life. That can change the course of their destiny.

Tommy Gale, Social Worker and Co-Founder of InsideUni, posted on LinkedIn about his average day as a social worker and we were intrigued. Have a listen to our conversation with him where we delve into the career, his professional journey thus far including a degree in politics from Cambridge University and a Frontline training programme.

Tommy is passionate about social work and keen to get across that the variety and direct impact that he can have on a daily basis is incredibly rewarding, as is getting positive feedback at the end of a tough intervention.

He admits the sector isn’t without it’s challenges. Social work, like most public services, is chronically underfunded and the strategy of the government to fund symptoms rather than causes is a frustration for Tommy but in that he talks on the need for decompression and detachment at times in what is a stressful job.

This was an amazingly insightful episode we’d encourage you to watch and share it was a pleasure to speak with Tommy. Stay tuned next week to get to know him.

Our perceptions of social work has certainly changed now, what about yours?

Connect with Tommy on LinkedIn to see his post on a day in the life of a social worker: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6996503833384218624?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_feedUpdate%3A%28V2%2Curn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6996503833384218624%29

Engage, comment, like, share and let us know your thoughts. We'd love to hear from you. We can be found on Instagram @beforeourfriendsdie and Twitter @akhiandsaltfish and don’t forget to get in touch, let us know how you’re finding it and ask questions at: [email protected].

Watch all episodes in the Before Our Friends Die archive now: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4Kd9OatIp5-61wFD0DBQYSofEcUphkr1

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Before Our Friends Die is a podcast on the akhi&saltfish Digital Network. The concept is: "Before Our Friends Die, we want them to know about..." and you, the audience, are our friends. Sometimes it's about having the conversations that often get overlooked yet feel urgent. Equally, it can be about speaking to someone who is where we want to be and asking them how they did it.

The Network also features:

- Sofa Sensei’s, where we talk about and to those in, the fight world!

- Cool. Fine. Done. Wicked. A podcast about music we’re passionate about.

If any of those catch your interest, subscribe and stay tuned, we’ve got more coming your way!

WELCOME TO SOFA SENSEI'S SUNDAY SITDOWN IN THE AFTERMATH OF WHAT WAS A HISTORIC NIGHT AT THE OFFICE FOR JON JONES WHO CEMENTS HIS LEGACY AS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME!

WE DISCUSS THE WHOLE UFC 285 MAIN CARD INCLUDING WHAT NEXT FOR THE FIGHTERS AND KAHVAN EXPLAINS THAT WHAT MAKES JON THE GREATEST FIGHTER OF ALL TIME IS THE SAME CHARACTERISTICS THAT MAKE HIM A QUESTIONABLE MAN...HIS MENTALITY IS WHY WE LOVE HIM IN SOME WAYS BUT DID HE NEED TO LOSE FOR A KARMIC RETRIBUTION? YOU TELL US IN THE COMMENTS BELOW...

THIS WEEK ALSO SAW:

- CONOR BENN MAKE ANOTHER STATEMENT BUT WE'RE EGGSAUSTED BY THAT SAGA...

- DARREN TILL GET HIS RELEASE FROM THE UFC..WILL HE EVER COME BACK?

- JOHN FURY BEGS JAKE PAUL TO HONOR THEIR BET

- GASSIEV FIGHT ENDS IN A FIX?

- OHARA DAVIES STOPS LEWIS RITSON!

CHECK OUT OUR SOFA SENSEI'S ARCHIVE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4Kd9OatIp5-FBM5rpWV1DVpQTWKxNm88

Follow SOFA SENSEIS: https://www.instagram.com/sofasenseis/

Engage, comment, like, share and let us know your thoughts. We'd love to hear from you.

We can be found on Instagram @sofasenseis and Twitter @akhiandsaltfish and don’t forget to get in touch, let us know how you’re finding it and ask questions at: [email protected].

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SOFA SENSEI'S is a podcast on the akhi&saltfish Digital Network about combat sports from the perspective of what some may call couch coaches or armchair experts but we are SOFA SENSEI'S who say it how we see it, with a fighter first perspective.

The Network also features:

- Before Our Friends Die, where we talk about a diverse range of interesting topics.

- Cool. Fine. Done. Wicked. A podcast about music we’re passionate about.

If any of those catch your interest, subscribe and stay tuned, we’ve got more coming your way!

In case you missed it, Dom Felix a Northampton boxer who won the Queensbury Cup Light Heavyweight Title, came on the show last week to discuss his journey, sparring experiences, training and opinion on the Light Heavyweight division and YouTube boxing. Listen back to that fascinating episode by listening to episode 27 of SOFA SENSEI'S: https://youtu.be/D-oRJWTqsh4

We had to get to know Dom a little more so enjoy this BONUS EPISODE where we ask him:

Who is the richest person in your phonebook?

Who has the most potential that you know?

Who is the most influential person you know?

You are at your best when you are ______?

One thing you never regret doing?

Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?

What advice would you now give to you of 10 years ago?

Please follow Dom Felix on socials using the tag below:

@domfelixboxer / https://www.instagram.com/domfelixboxer

Engage, comment, like, share and let us know your thoughts. We'd love to hear from you.

We can be found on Instagram @sofasenseis and Twitter @akhiandsaltfish and don’t forget to get in touch, let us know how you’re finding it and ask questions at: [email protected].

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND FIND US ON YOUR FAVOURITE PODCAST PLATFORM.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69nG-YtZpPDwf3q8ipCZew

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5T7f14xql1O0z2sQQSwKDd

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/akhi-saltfish-present/id1607369285?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=podcast_box_link

Any other: https://anchor.fm/akhiandsaltfish

SOFA SENSEI'S is a podcast on the akhi&saltfish Digital Network about combat sports from the perspective of what some may call couch coaches or armchair experts but we are SOFA SENSEI'S who say it how we see it, with a fighter first perspective.

The Network also features:

- Before Our Friends Die, where we talk about a diverse range of interesting topics.

- Cool. Fine. Done. Wicked. A podcast about music we’re passionate about.

If any of those catch your interest, subscribe and stay tuned, we’ve got more coming your way!

WE ARE BACK WITH ANOTHER EPISDOE OF THE SOFA SENSEI'S SUNDAY SITDOWN, THIS TIME WE'RE LIVE! FOLLOWING THE STORY AS IT HAPPENS WATCHING JAKE PAUL V TOMMY FURY!  

THIS WEEK ALSO SAW:  

- CONOR BENN CLEARED BY THE WBC 

- TANK V GARCIA CONFIRMED  

- ALL THE HEAVYWEIGHTS LINK UP IN SAUDI 

- SAUDI PLANNING A BOXING TAKEOVER 

- PBC COLLAPSE PENDING?  

Follow SOFA SENSEIS: https://www.instagram.com/sofasenseis/   

Engage, comment, like, share and let us know your thoughts. We'd love to hear from you.   We can be found on Instagram @sofasenseis and Twitter @akhiandsaltfish and don’t forget to get in touch, let us know how you’re finding it and ask questions at: [email protected].  

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND FIND US ON YOUR FAVOURITE PODCAST PLATFORM.  

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69nG-YtZpPDwf3q8ipCZew  

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5T7f14xql1O0z2sQQSwKDd  

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/akhi-saltfish-present/id1607369285?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=podcast_box_link  

Any other: https://anchor.fm/akhiandsaltfish  

SOFA SENSEI'S is a podcast on the akhi&saltfish Digital Network about combat sports from the perspective of what some may call couch coaches or armchair experts but we are SOFA SENSEI'S who say it how we see it, with a fighter first perspective.    

The Network also features:   

- Before Our Friends Die, where we talk about a diverse range of interesting topics.  

- Cool. Fine. Done. Wicked. A podcast about music we’re passionate about.  

If any of those catch your interest, subscribe and stay tuned, we’ve got more coming your way!

WELCOME TO THE SOFA SENSEI’S SUNDAY SITDOWN WHERE WE DISCUSS WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING IN THE FIGHT WORLD.

THIS WEEK SAW:

- CONOR MCGREGOR START FILMING TUF 31 AND SWITCH UP THE TEAMS

- CARL FROCH BE CARL FROCH BY TALKING ABOUT CARL FROCH (P.S. WE LOVE IT!)

- DAZN CHANGE THEIR PRICES BUT IS THEIR SCHEDULE GOOD ENOUGH?

- WE TRIED BOXING AT TEAM SHOEBOX AND IT WAS...CHALLENGING! WILL BE GO BACK?

AND LOTS MORE!

Engage, comment, like, share and let us know your thoughts. We'd love to hear from you.

We can be found on Instagram @sofasenseis and Twitter @akhiandsaltfish and don’t forget to get in touch, let us know how you’re finding it and ask questions at: [email protected].

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND FIND US ON YOUR FAVOURITE PODCAST PLATFORM.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69nG-YtZpPDwf3q8ipCZew

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5T7f14xql1O0z2sQQSwKDd

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/akhi-saltfish-present/id1607369285?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=podcast_box_link

Any other: https://anchor.fm/akhiandsaltfish

SOFA SENSEI'S is a podcast on the akhi&saltfish Digital Network about combat sports from the perspective of what some may call couch coaches or armchair experts but we are SOFA SENSEI'S who say it how we see it, with a fighter first perspective.

The Network also features:

- Before Our Friends Die, where we talk about a diverse range of interesting topics.

- Cool. Fine. Done. Wicked. A podcast about music we’re passionate about.

If any of those catch your interest, subscribe and stay tuned, we’ve got more coming your way!

In case you missed it, Tyrone Williams a Northampton photographer who won BBC Four’s Great British Photography Challenge in 2021 which was presented by world renowned photographer Rankin. Tyrone came on last week to discuss his work, art, life, and his experience on being on the show. Learn about that and more by listening to episode 24 of Before Our Friends Die.

Please follow Tyrone Williams on socials using the tag below: 

@Tyswills / https://www.instagram.com/tyswills/

We had to get to know Tyrone a little more so enjoy this BONUS EPISODE where we ask him:

Who is the richest person in your phonebook?

Who has the most potential that you know?

Who is the most influential person you know?

You are at your best when you are ______?

One thing you never regret doing?

Where do you see yourself in five years time?

What advice would you now give to you of 10 years ago?

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND FIND US ON YOUR FAVOURITE PODCAST PLATFORM.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69nG-YtZpPDwf3q8ipCZew

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5T7f14xql1O0z2sQQSwKDd

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/akhi-saltfish-present/id1607369285?itsct=podcast_box_link&itscg=30200&ls=1

Any other: https://anchor.fm/akhiandsaltfish

Before Our Friends Die is a podcast on the akhi&saltfish Digital Network The concept is: "Before Our Friends Die, we want them to know about..." and you, the audience, are our friends.

Sometimes it's about having the conversations that often get overlooked, yet feel urgent. Equally, it can be about speaking to someone who is where we want to be and asking them how they did it.

The Network also features:

- Sofa Sensei’s, where we talk about and to those in, the fight world!

- Cool. Fine. Done. Wicked. A podcast about music we’re passionate about.

If any of those catch your interest, subscribe and stay tuned, we’ve got more coming your way!

We can be found on Instagram @beforeourfriendsdiepod and Twitter @akhiandsaltfish and dont forget to get in touch, let us know how you’re finding it and ask questions at: [email protected].

Today we have a special guest, Tyrone Williams, winner of BBC Four’s Great British Photography Challenge! Tyrone is a young photographer from our hometown Northampton he has an incredible eye and sees the world different to me and you. His work focusses on details that most of us would not even notice. His aim is to find ‘beauty in life’s imperfections’, and the results are stunning.

This conversation we had with Tyrone was amazing it explained his journey from picking up his first camera over 10 years ago and to the present being crowned winner of BBC Four’s Great British Photography Challenge.

Please follow Tyrone Williams on socials using the tag below:

Engage, comment, like, share and let us know your thoughts. We'd love to hear from you. We can be found on Instagram and Twitter @akhiandsaltfish and don’t forget to get in touch, let us know how you’re finding it and ask questions at: [email protected].

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND FIND US ON YOUR FAVOURITE PODCAST PLATFORM.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69nG-YtZpPDwf3q8ipCZew

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5T7f14xql1O0z2sQQSwKDd

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/akhi-saltfish-present/id1607369285?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=podcast_box_link

Any other: https://anchor.fm/akhiandsaltfish

Before Our Friends Die is a podcast on the akhi&saltfish Digital Network. The concept is: "Before Our Friends Die, we want them to know about..." and you, the audience, are our friends. Sometimes it's about having the conversations that often get overlooked yet feel urgent. Equally, it can be about speaking to someone who is where we want to be and asking them how they did it.

The Network also features:

- Before Our Friends Die, having the conversations we're curious about. Now.

- Sofa Sensei’s, where we talk about and to those in, the fight world!

- Cool. Fine. Done. Wicked. A podcast about music we’re passionate about.

If any of those catch your interest, subscribe and stay tuned, we’ve got more coming your way!

WELCOME TO THE SOFA SENSEI’S SUNDAY SITDOWN WHERE WE DISCUSS WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING IN THE FIGHT WORLD.

THIS WEEK SAW:

- CONOR MCGREGOR RETURNS TO ULTIMATE FIGHTER WITH MICHAEL CHANDLER!

- WE STILL DON’T HAVE AN EXPLANATION FOR CONNOR BENN – WHY?!!

- KELL BROOK APOLOGY AND RETIREMENT PLAN FOR FIGHTERS…

- DO WE KNOW MUHAMMAD ALI? - ANSWERING LISTENER QUESTIONS ON THE SIX DEGREES OF SERPARATION.

- USYK VS FURY CONFIRMED FOR APRIL? BUT WHERE?

PLEASE HELP AS MUCH AS YOU CAN IN SUPPORTING THE RINGSIDE CHARITABLE TRUST.

THE RINGSIDE CHARITABLE TRUST HOPE TO CHANGE THE WAY WE CARE FOR OUR BOXING FAMILY. THE VISION FOR THE HOME IS TO INCLUDE MEDICAL HELP, FACILITIES AND SUPPORT FOR EX BOXERS TO BE CARED FOR, BOTH SHORT AND LONG TERM.

TO DONATE: https://www.paypal.com/gb/fundraiser/charity/3795439

Engage, comment, like, share and let us know your thoughts. We'd love to hear from you.

We can be found on Instagram @sofasenseis and Twitter @akhiandsaltfish and don’t forget to get in touch, let us know how you’re finding it and ask questions at: [email protected].

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND FIND US ON YOUR FAVOURITE PODCAST PLATFORM.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69nG-YtZpPDwf3q8ipCZew

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5T7f14xql1O0z2sQQSwKDd

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/akhi-saltfish-present/id1607369285?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=podcast_box_link

Any other: https://anchor.fm/akhiandsaltfish

SOFA SENSEI'S is a podcast on the akhi&saltfish Digital Network about combat sports from the perspective of what some may call couch coaches or armchair experts but we are SOFA SENSEI'S who say it how we see it, with a fighter first perspective.

The Network also features:

- Before Our Friends Die, where we talk about a diverse range of interesting topics.

- Cool. Fine. Done. Wicked. A podcast about music we’re passionate about.

If any of those catch your interest, subscribe and stay tuned, we’ve got more coming your way!