Episode 19 

Episode 19 sees John meet Connie from the Package Free Larder and talk about the opening of the shop on Elm Grove! The need to reduce plastic in our environment is real and having this new shop is a delight but also offers a way we can all look to change the way we consume our products!

Meet Amy from Everybody Pilates talking about how the studio has coped during lockdown and the exciting project coming soon in the form of Everybody Pilates TV where listeners can do online classes. Have a listen now!

Meet Nathalie and talk about the theatres and what they are doing to survive in lockdown with no visitors. Nathalie recommends some lovely shows and plays we can watch virtually and ways we can support out theatres nationally.

Meet Natty talking about Jamaican food, how Natty's Jerk Kitchen came about, and the history of where Jerk comes from. It was fab to get Natty on the podcast in a week where supporting independent food places is more important than ever!

This week sees us catch up with John and Lou from home during lockdown who have managed to do a podcast through Skype. We talk about the positivity that has happened culturally across the city over the last 2 weeks. How independent businesses have adapted to try and earn some money during these difficult times and about general bits.

Meet Lianne from Southsea Jungle talking all about her love of plants. Having a hobby in plant care has lead to a lovely website that offers advice and tips on how to look after your plants. In a world where so many people are buying plants for their home it's interesting to have someone locally give us some decent advice :)

Episode 12

Episode 12 sees us catch up with Monika Wood who set up Green Hands Florist in 2018. This is situated on Castle Road and we talk about workshops, being a floral artist and her favourite flowers!

Episode 11

Episode 11 sees John and Lou catch up after John's Las Vegas trip and talk about Hashtag Look Up Southsea plus Strong Island and their photo walks. Talking about local things happening around us.

Meet Wendy from Budd's Apothecary talk about being a herbalist, what are her favourite herbs she likes to work with and her new product range of body butters that are eco-friendly and have recyclable plastic-free packaging. have a listen now!