Sebastian, a film industry professional with a diverse background in TV, digital, PR, and marketing, discusses his career and the Polish Poster School exhibition coming to Lower Stable Street. He highlights the unique, hand-painted posters from communist Poland, which reimagined Hollywood and UK films for local audiences. Examples included a disturbing Darth Vader poster and a queer-themed Tootsie poster.

Maria and Seb chat about much more, including recommendations in KX, future plans and Sebs new film Cottontail which is set to release in the UK on Valentine's Day.

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For this episode we were joined by two lovely artists, Luana & Mia.

Luana Asiata is an artist originally from New Zealand currently living and working in South London. Mia is an art, graphics & textile designer who founded Aeko. The pair did an amazing pop up at Kiosk N1C together so we chat about how it went, along with how they started their business, where they get inspiration and so much more. 

It was an absolute pleasure to chat with them and so enjoy this one with Luana & Mia…

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In this episode of the Kiosk N1C Stories podcast, host Maria Hanlon chats with Gautier and James from News & Coffee, a business reviving the classic newsstand experience with a modern twist. After launching in Barcelona, they’ve now opened a new location in Granary Square, Kings Cross, combining quality coffee with the charm of a traditional newsstand. The conversation covers the journey of News & Coffee, their rewarding experiences, and more—offering a fun and inspiring look at how they’re shaping the local community.

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We were joined by Graham and Stefan from Long Boys for episode 13. Long Boys are the original long donut. Graham is the Founder and has been working with food since he was 13 and has worked in some of London’s most famous restaurants, which you’ll get to hear about. Stefan is the Operations Manager and shares how he met Graham & landed his job, what goes on behind the scenes, what’s coming up and we have a right laugh along the way…

After the episode they took us to their shop in Coal Drops Yard & we got to try multiple Long Boys and they did not disappoint. You have to get one!

 We loved recording this one, here’s episode 13 with Graham & Stefan…

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For episode 12 we were joined by the lovely Andrea. We spoke about his first memories of music, co founding his record label Baroque Sunburst, the music he makes under the name ‘Big Hands’ future plans and loads more…

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For Episode 11, Volcano Coffee Works COO Nick Mabey joined us as we spoke about the history of the company, why becoming a B Corp was so important and what goes on day-to-day in his role.

We couldn’t resist asking him what his fave coffee was too of course…all that & more in episode 11 with Nick from Volcano Coffee Works…

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We recorded episode 10 in the new Voices podcast studio so everything was very shiny & exciting and we were joined by London designer Takako Copeland. 

Takako creates Illustrations, textiles and hand-printed patterns which are all beautiful.

We spoke about her story so far, her connection with Lower Stable Street, what goes on behind the scene as a busy London designer & much more!

Let’s go, here’s episode 10 with Takako Copeland.

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In Episode 9 we chat with Katie Dolby who’s the Managing Director at Cubitts.

Cubitts is the modern spectacle maker which was founded in King's Cross in 2013. Katie brought us up to speed with what’s happened since then, including recently opening a store in New York, the services Cubitt’s offer and we chat about Cubitt’s recently being certified as a B-Corp which Katie explains.

We also popped down to the store after this chat and need to get ourselves a pair of Cubbit’s sunnies, they’re so stylish! 

Here’s episode 9 with Katie, from Cubitts.

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For episode 8, photographer Hannah Norton swung by the studio to talk about when she first found her love for photography, career highlights including consecutively winning British Journal of Photography’s Portrait of Britain, and some of her projects so far.

She also has an exhibition at Kiosk N1C coming up which we discuss along with what else is on the horizon.

Make sure you head to her website which is https://www.hannahnorton.com/ to check out her work, it’s incredible.

This is episode 8 with Hannah Norton.

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In episode 7 we are joined by Catherine, the Founder of Catherine HK Ceramics. Catherine specialises in creating handmade tableware such as mugs, plates and bowls.

We love that Catherine’s work all has meaning behind it, such as her Question Mug which we talk about. We cover Catherine’s journey so far, advice for someone wanting to get into ceramics, future plans & much more. We had a lovely time chatting away with Catherine, so we hope you enjoy our chat. Here’s episode 7 with Catherine from Catherine HK Ceramics…

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