In this episode inclusion and belonging specialist, Sarah Barley McMullen, previously a lecturer and the Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Derby University, joins Alex to look at the complex landscape of identity, discrimination, and the power of unity. And being able to legitimately challenge without fear of an aggressive response. We tackle the critical distinctions between true inclusivity and mere lip service … and when exactly did ‘woke’ become weaponised? Why, when talking about gend...

Stand Up Comedy. Taboo Topics or Fair Game? This episode explores (amongst other and many things) how comedy has changed over the years. Are there lines that cannot be crossed? is pushing the envelope still acceptable? What happens when a superfan crosses the line and what happens when heckles go too far? Ever wondered about the laughs and pitfalls of stand-up comedy? Join me, Alex Canner, as I chat with razor sharp comedian and actor, Pauline Daniels, who has decades of time on the...

To mark International Women’s Day, we have a very special Eden PResents podcast episode to share with you.Our two guests this week are Stephanie Sirr MBE, Chief Executive of the world-renowned Nottingham Playhouse, an important producing theatre, and Lucy Askew, new Chief Executive of Broadway in Nottingham, iconic cinema and cultural centre.Two passionate, influential, dedicated and remarkable women, our very own Arts Guardians, just sharing a conversation about the arts, its impact, n...

In this episode we chat to ⁠Sarah Daniels⁠, Media Law expert and trainer, award-winning journalist and crime reporter, about how media law can offer real protection against those that operate over the ethical social media line. Sarah, previously Deputy Managing Editor for Reach plc, the biggest news publisher in the U.K. and now Communications Manager for Arriva UK has dealt with legal and ethical matters all through her career and has some strong views on the invasion of privacy and th...

In this episode we chat to ⁠Sarah Daniels⁠, Media Law expert and trainer, award-winning journalist and crime reporter, about how media law can offer real protection against those that operate over the ethical social media line. Sarah, previously Deputy Managing Editor for Reach plc, the biggest news publisher in the U.K. and now Communications Manager for Arriva UK has dealt with legal and ethical matters all through her career and has some strong views on the invasion of privacy and th...

What is the future for local news in the UK? Is it about to disappear completely and will it be missed? Who or what is responsible for its downfall?In this episode, we talk to Richard Bowyer, former News Editor, Senior Lecturer in Journalism and Media Consultant and Matt Deegan, Media Consultant for Radio and Audio and Podcaster.We explore how local news has been affected by the recent layoffs, radical changes at the BBC, and the changing demand for local news. Is it still relevant and requir...

What is the future for local news in the UK? Is it about to disappear completely and will it be missed? Who or what is responsible for its downfall?In this episode, we talk to ⁠Richard Bowyer⁠, former News Editor, Senior Lecturer in Journalism and Media Consultant and ⁠Matt Deegan⁠, Media Consultant for Radio and Audio and Podcaster. Episode 2 drops this coming Thursday!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eden-podcasting-services/message

Listen to one of the UK's most successful Ghost Writers on celebrity disclosure, myths and taking control of the story.Meet the hugely entertaining John Woodhouse, ex journalist and one of the UK’s most sought after, award-winning Ghost Writer of books and blogs, for high profile actors and sports people, including Christopher Eccleston; rugby legends, Steve Thompson and Gareth Thomas, Phil Tufnell, Chris Kamara, Amir Khan, Paul Mullin and Jimmy Doherty.His ability to capture his subjects’ vo...

John Woodhouse, one of the UK's most sought-after ghostwriters, speaks about the process of writing rugby legend and equality campaigner Gareth Thomas' autobiography.Episode 1 of Eden PResents drops Thursday 25th January! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eden-podcasting-services/message