This week Paul talks to Keith Miles and Jackie Lees about their shared passion for the music of Bob Dylan and how it led to them co-writing a book; Bob Dylan In London: Troubadour Tales.

First broadcast on 104.7 Rossendale Radio on 21.02.21

Enhance your podcast experience with Keith and Jackie's musical choices and Paul's intro choice:

David Bowie - Song for Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan - Tomorrow Is A Long Time

Bob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick Blues

Bob Dylan - Changing of the Guards

This week Paul talks to local first time published writer Sharon Brown about her transition from classroom to poet and she reads from her debut collection, 'If It's Making You Smile, It's Doing You Good'

First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 07.02.21

Enhance your podcast experience with Sharon's musical choices:

Vanessa Williams - Colors of the Wind

Bradley Cooper & Lady Gaga - Shallow

Angela Lansbury - Everything's Coming Up Roses

In this week's episode, Paul talks to Claire Balkind, founder of the Facebook group, 'Family Lockdown Tips and Ideas' which went viral during 2020 and how that has lead to her publishing her first book.

First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 31.01.21

INCLUDES BONUS CONTENT

Enhance your podcast experience with Claire's musical choices:

Walk The Moon - Shut Up And Dance

Earth Wind and Fire - September

This week Paul talks to writer for stage, screen and television, Keith Hutson about his writing for soaps, working with Carol Ann Duffy and returning to his poetry roots with his new book.

First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on 24.01.21

Enhance your podcast experience with Keith's musical choices:

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising

Edvard Grieg - Morning

Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now

This week, Paul talks to editor of Manchester based publishers Flapjack Press Paul Neads about how they have adapted and retained book launches throughout lock down, the range of writers on their books and their open mic night Word Central.

First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 17.01.21

Enhance your podcast experience with Paul's music selections:

Carter the Unstoppable Sex-Machine - Lean On Me 

Siouxsie and the Banshees - Christine

Teardrop Explodes - Reward

This week Paul talks to Andy West, broadcast journalist, Big Brother contestant and now author about his upcoming book, 'The Spirit Engineer'

First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on 10.01.21

Enhance your podcast experience with Andy's music selections:

Thea Gilmore - This Is How You Find The Way

Shirley Bassey - As Long As He Needs Me

Katherine McPhee & Megan Hilty - Let Me Be Your Star

This week Paul talks to amazing young poet Ebony Errington-Beech about her debut collection, Poems I Grew In My Garden. They talk about her route to publishing, working with an illustrator and about how sales of the book are funding her Plant a Tree With Ebony Campaign.

First Broadcast on Rossendale Radio 03.01.21

Enhance your podcast experience with Ebony's music selections:

Micheal Jackson - Billy Jean

Culture Club - Karma Chameleon

The Beatles - Penny Lane

This week Paul has the privilege of talking to one of his poetry heroes, John Hegley. They talk about his work, his love of music and his belief in both being great aids to better mental health.

First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 27.12.20

Enhance you podcast experience with John' musical choices:

Kirsty MacColl - A New England

Rudresh Mahanthappa - Ring Of Fire

Richard Strauss - Der Rosenkavalier

This week Paul has the pleasure of talking to singer-songwriter Wilson about his song writing inspirations, performing live and we hear his brand new track, Broken Soul.

For more of Wilson's music, check out his Bandcamp page

Enhance your podcast by listening to Wilson's Music selections below:

Pearl Jam - Given To Fly

Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun

The Doors - Riders On The Storm

This week Paul chats to Bróccán Tyzack-Carlin, poet, actor and comedian. They talk about missing the thrill of live performance during lock down, his award winning stand up shows and we hear from his latest book, Tiny Badger.

First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 29.11.20

Enhance you podcast experience with Bróccán's music choices:

Daði Freyr - Think About Things

Teach-In - Ding-A-Dong

Dick Gaughan - Tom Paine's Bones