Part Time Wizards

When Nicole McLaughlin isn’t working on her wondrous up-cycled creations, she can be found bouldering away at her local gym. Her passion for climbing started some years ago and has now become an integral part of her life. How many people can say they have their own climbing wall in their studio? Or that they’re an ambassador for famed climbing centric brand Arc’Teryx? Nicole sure can. This interview aims to dig deeper into Nicole's hobby, in a quest to learn more about this facet of her life,...

Sergio Guardi is the co-founder and creative director of Barbanera, a rising Italian menswear brand. But when he isn't working, his passion lies in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He got into it some years ago through his older brother, and has been addicted to it ever since. He now competes in Italian and European championships, representing the Milanese academy Milanimal, and the martial art has taken an ever present role in his day to day life and way of approaching things. This interview aims ...

When Scott isn't working on his eponymous clothing brand Scott Fraser Collection, his passion lies in old bikes and scooters. Whether that's fixing up a beautiful old Vespa in his garage, or riding through the streets of London at night in search of inspiration, the two wheeled motors have had a deep influence on his life and creative endeavours. This interview aims to dig deeper into Scott's hobby, in a quest to learn more about this facet of his life, and soak in some of his contagious...

Welcome to the Part Time Wizards podcast. Interviews that explore the weird and wonderful world of hobbies, pass times, and passion projects. Conversations with people about that one thing that get's them really excited, outside of their day job. Whether that's a musician that cross stitches the night away, a banker that loves to wrestle, or a florist that collects old cowboy boots. These stories are all bound together by the common thread of creative exploration, passion and discovery. - Jin...