SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING

Chris Floyd really has photographed everyone, from Bowie to Blanchett, from McCartney to McQueen and he talks candidly about the processes and dynamics of getting a photograph that reveals a truth about his subject. Treading the fine line of collaboration and confrontation to get the best creative results.

Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience Dr Catherine Loveday joins Neil and Simon and cuts through some of the usual free range waffle with the ordered precision of her scientific scalpel, and gives us a little bit of insight into the extraordinary abstract connection machine that is the human brain.

BBC TMS stalwart Dan Norcross joins Neil and Simon to discuss the ins and outs and umpire’s calls of cricket on the radio. We chat about the enduring appeal of TMS, the inherent silliness of sport, Dan’s punk broadcasting beginnings on ‘The Sofa’.

Colourful lettering artist Rachel Joy Price talks to Neil and Simon about her creative mix of fine art and graphic design over tea and cake. We chat about type through the ages, useless objects, serendipity, haters hating, graffiti and painting ‘en plein air’ on the mean streets of Brixton. Rachel has been commissioned by Adidas, Apple and Google among many others.

Award-winning and big selling writer Rhidian Brook chats about his creative philosophy and the processes involved in writing novels, screenplays and Thought For The Day on Radio 4. We talk about the collaboration and compromises involved in a big-screen adaptation of his successful and personal novel The Aftermath for Ridley Scott’s production company.

Award-winning and big selling writer Rhidian Brook chats about his creative philosophy and the processes involved in writing novels, screenplays and Thought For The Day on Radio 4. We talk about the collaboration and compromises involved in a big-screen adaptation of his successful and personal novel The Aftermath for Ridley Scott’s production company.

how to cope with big game nerves, and what goes into preparing for the unpredictable, live improv of commentating on elite sport

Neil and Simon have a good old yakety yak with Bristol-based musician Nadine Gingell, AKA Lady Nade. She gives us an insight into the creative processes involved in writing and performing and tells us how to stay independent when the shadowy forces of Folk, Soul, Country and Americana come calling and want to put you in a convenient box. Listen and make up your own mind, as she performs Looking for Love from her album Safe place to an audience of two silly men.

Neil and Simon have a tremendous chat with top chef Rob Gosse who gives us an insight into Michelin star level creativity. He tells us what standing at the pass and sending out Michelin star food to punters actually feels like. Fucking stressful as it turns out.

We discuss the unspoken contract between consumer and advertiser, why success comes through standing out, not fitting in, and Phil and his partner’s tasty and timely idea for flogging burgers to a hungry electorate. This episode also features Nick Kamen’s game changing underwear, a disappointing lack of cocktails and fags before midday, and a hearty recommendation of what to do when the world zigs.