In this episode, Carl Chinn sits down in conversation with writer, performer, educator and former Poet Laureate of Birmingham, Casey Bailey. 

They talk about Casey's childhood growing up in Nechells, the power of education, masculinity and class, as well as Casey's upcoming music, poetry and theatre projects. 

Content warning: This episode contains discussion of violence and suicide. Please do take care whilst listening or skip this episode if this could be distressing for you.

Find out more about the organisations mentioned in this episode:

• Free@Last - https://freeatlast.co.uk/
• Continental Star FC - https://continentalstarfc.co.uk/

Check out Casey's work here: https://caseybailey.co.uk/ 

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