Diary of a Name Dropper

Join Meredith Hepner Chapman for the Diary of a Name Dropper Podcast.

Meredith is joined on this episode by her sixth guest - Cook, Co Founder of Tempus Foods, charcuterie fiend , Father and Masterchef Winner - Dhruv Baker

Dhruv won Masterchef in 2010 and went on to start up Tempus Foods, along with fellow Masterchef alumni, Tom Whitaker. But what made Dhruv decide to take part on Masterchef in the first place? And what was the experience like? Well, you can find out about all of that, along with Dhruv's Top 5 Spices, his first meeting with Lisa Faulkner and lots lots more.

Only on Diary of a Name Dropper Podcast

Links and Information from the episode

Tempus  Foods
Spice  by Dhruv Baker
Dhruv Baker Instagram
Tempus Foods Facebook

Don't forget to follow Diary of a Name Dropper on Instagram for podcast updates and exclusive content.


Diary of a Name Dropper is produced by Your Voice Here Productions

Keep In Touch
Don't forget to follow Diary of a Name Dropper on Instagram for podcast updates and exclusive content.


Diary of a Name Dropper is produced by Your Voice Here. Need a Podcast? You need Your Voice Here

Join Meredith Hepner Chapman for the Diary of a Name Dropper Podcast.

"It's been a long time, we shouldn't have left you
Without a dope podcast to connect to"

Meredith is back with her fifth guest - award winning actress, director, mother, dog owner and lover of fabulous fashion - Kerry Fox.

Kerry has starred in such films as Rare Beasts. An Angel at My Table, Intimacy, Shallow Grave, Little Joe and The Colour Room to name just a few. Hear about what  it was like to play author Janet Frame, working with Jane Campion, how Keith Allen was a "charming wanker" and the hotly anticipated Conversations with Friends.

All this and lots more, only on Diary of a Name Dropper Podcast

Links and Information from the episode

Kerry Fox IMDB
Kerry Fox Acts Instagram
Kerry Fox Foxy Frocks Up Instagram
Conversations with Friends Trailer (Via YouTube)

We are so sorry about the gap between recent episodes. Technical Gremlins were at play but everything is all hunky-dory now and we'll be back every fortnight with new episodes.....

Don't forget to follow Diary of a Name Dropper on Instagram for podcast updates and exclusive content.


Diary of a Name Dropper is produced by Your Voice Here Productions

Keep In Touch
Don't forget to follow Diary of a Name Dropper on Instagram for podcast updates and exclusive content.


Diary of a Name Dropper is produced by Your Voice Here. Need a Podcast? You need Your Voice Here

Join Meredith Hepner Chapman for the Diary of a Name Dropper Podcast.

Meredith's fourth guest is comedian, actress, singer, Mother and Instagram star - Olga Thompson

Olga tells us about her comedy tour El Greco of Hornsey and how she came up with the idea, being an Instagram sensation, life growing up and a story about "men's perm"

All this and lots more, only on Diary of a Name Dropper Podcast

Links and Information from the episode

Find out more about Kidscape and Choose Love
Follow Olga aka Big Fat Greek Mother
Follow El Greco of Hornsey

Olga's Cinnamon Tea
Place the cinnamon stick in to a mug
Boil water and add to the mug
Steep the cinnamon stick in boiling water, covered, for 10 minutes
Add the tea bag. Steep for 1 to 2 additional minutes
Remove tea bag and cinnamon stick. Serve warm or hot.

Don't forget to follow Diary of a Name Dropper on Instagram for podcast updates and exclusive content.


Diary of a Name Dropper is produced by Your Voice Here Productions

Keep In Touch
Don't forget to follow Diary of a Name Dropper on Instagram for podcast updates and exclusive content.


Diary of a Name Dropper is produced by Your Voice Here. Need a Podcast? You need Your Voice Here

Join Meredith Hepner Chapman for the Diary of a Name Dropper Podcast.

Meredith's third guest is TV & Radio Presenter, Charity Ambassador and DJ - Toby Anstis

Toby tells us about how he got his start in TV, from working in "The Broom Cupboard" at the BBC to presenting The Ozone, along with an exclusive about Blue Peter. Toby is now a Radio Presenter and has been at Heart and Heart Dance for 21 years. Listen all about his 30 years and find out a thing or two about Toby's experience with Tinder...

All this and lots more, only on Diary of a Name Dropper Podcast 

Links from episode
Keep up to date with everything Toby is up to, along with dates for his House music gigs by visiting his website

Toby's Instagram

Toby is an ambassador for Adoption UK and Asthma & Lung UK. You can find more details from their websites

Adoption UK
Asthma + Lung UK

Press Enquiries for Toby Anstis

Don't forget to follow Diary of a Name Dropper on Instagram for podcast updates and exclusive content.


Diary of a Name Dropper is produced by Your Voice Here Productions

Keep In Touch
Don't forget to follow Diary of a Name Dropper on Instagram for podcast updates and exclusive content.


Diary of a Name Dropper is produced by Your Voice Here. Need a Podcast? You need Your Voice Here

Join Meredith Hepner Chapman for the Diary of a Name Dropper Podcast.

Meredith's second guest is musician, songwriter,  Crufts winning dog breeder and lead singer of The Real Thing - Chris Amoo

Chris takes us on a wonderful journey through his life as award winning performer with The Real Thing and  Best in Show winner at Crufts. Telling us all about the hits, life in the dog world, being on Blue Peter and the fantastic Real Thing documentary - Everything, The Real Thing story, along with chatting about  the sad loss of his brother Eddy in 2018. 

Links from episode

The Real Thing Official Website
The Real Thing -  Facebook
The Real Thing - Instagram
The Real Thing - Twitter
 
Everything = The Real Thing Story (Via BBC iPlayer)
A Brand New Day Album Trailer (Via YouTube)


Meredith's Top 10 The Real Thing Songs

1.  Someone Oughta Write a Song About You Baby
2. A Brand New Day
3. Raining Through my Sunshine
4. Children of the Ghetto
5. You'll Never Know What You're Missing
6. Boogie Down (Get Funky Now)
7. Love Takes Tears
8. I Believe (In You)
9. Love's Such a Wonderful Thing
10. Can't Get By Without You

Music used with permission from Chris Amoo and The Real Thing

Don't forget to follow Diary of a Name Dropper on Instagram for podcast updates and exclusive content.


Diary of a Name Dropper is produced by Your Voice Here Productions

Keep In Touch
Don't forget to follow Diary of a Name Dropper on Instagram for podcast updates and exclusive content.


Diary of a Name Dropper is produced by Your Voice Here. Need a Podcast? You need Your Voice Here

Join Meredith Hepner Chapman for the season premiere of The Diary of a Name Dropper Podcast.

Meredith's first guest is her favourite and often most used name drop. Singer, songwriter,  all round lovely person and a bit of a secret footballer- Jack Savoretti.

Jack chats all things music, from his humble beginnings to number 1 albums. From performing in Cafe Nero to performing with Kylie Minogue.  You will will also find out about Jack's love of football, his award winning Portofino Gin and his plans for 2022 and beyond.

Links from this episode:
Jack Savoretti Website  
Jack Savoretti YouTube
Andra Tutto Bene
Portofino Gin

Don't forget to follow Diary of a Name Dropper on Instagram @diaryofanamedropper for podcast updates and exclusive content

Keep In Touch
Don't forget to follow Diary of a Name Dropper on Instagram for podcast updates and exclusive content.


Diary of a Name Dropper is produced by Your Voice Here. Need a Podcast? You need Your Voice Here

Join Meredith Hepner Chapman for the season premiere of The Diary of a Name Dropper Podcast.

Meredith's first guest is her favourite and often most used name drop. Singer, songwriter,  all round lovely person and a bit of a secret footballer- Jack Savoretti.

Jack chats all things music, from his humble beginnings to number 1 albums. From performing in Cafe Nero to performing with Kylie Minogue.  You will will also find out about Jack's love of football, his award winning Portofino Gin and his plans for 2022 and beyond.

Episode 1 will be out on 9th February  but here's a teaser to whet your appetites until then. 

Don't forget to follow Diary of a Name Dropper on Instagram @diaryofanamedropper for podcast updates and exclusive content.

Keep In Touch
Don't forget to follow Diary of a Name Dropper on Instagram for podcast updates and exclusive content.


Diary of a Name Dropper is produced by Your Voice Here. Need a Podcast? You need Your Voice Here