Tha' What 0114

In this episode we switch it up a bit as we go visit Tom Sykes for a catch up at Altar Sheffield, his tattoo studio located in Osborn Works, while host True Fiction gets tattooed by him.

In this catchup there are chats about tattooing, music, food, Sheffield, meditation, energy and spirituality along with what Tom’s been getting up to since he last came on the podcast.

Rapper Mason Fenrir FKA Maza comes in to chat about his new projects in the works along with some of his previous releases and shows. There are some great stories throughout with some top notch recommendations.

To celebrate 2 years of podcasting, host True Fiction goes for a walk around Sheffield and recommends some of his favourite spots.

This includes a few interviews with previous guests including Tom Granville, Dylan Ralph and Melville.

Filmed out and about in Sheffield, this is the first step in what’s to come for Tha’ What 0114 moving forwards.

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Proper Skint is a photographer who captures the nitty gritty realities of every day life. Working class culture, football casuals and historical Sheffield locations are amongst the topics she takes photos of. 

In this episode we chat her about her new Zine (available in Gravel Pit), upcoming exhibition that she’s featuring in and what it’s been like for her growing up in Sheffield.

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Local rapper and artist Milks comes in for a chat about his new music, art, Steel City recommendations and what's happening with SCUMFAM. There's some solid stories about shows and studio sessions from over the years, plus observations from growing up in Sheffield and life in general.

We've reached episode 50, so to mark the occasion we've brought back resident artist Melville for his second appearance on the podcast.

This episode features plenty of talk about Sheffield, culture, society, music, mental health, food and the local art scene. There's some deep chats and good stories, plus a taste of what to expect from his upcoming exhibition.

Kyle Robertson is a DJ/Producer who also runs Mando Records. In this episode we chat about how he went from being a promoter to becoming a DJ and starting the record label, with some great stories that recall some classic Sheffield venues and nights to tell along the way.

Don't let the Scottish accent fool you, Kyle has spent years cutting his trade in the Steel City and has plenty of recommendations to share off the back of these experiences.

Our guest in this episode is Tom Granville, who runs Granny's Football Store which sells vintage and recent football shirts and tracksuits.

With a small studio inside Steamworks on Randall St. and a large online collection to choose from, Tom brings through a few of his personal favourites to show us whilst discussing how important Sheffield has been within the history of the game, as well as some great recommendations for things to do and places to eat.

In our first episode of 2025, we’re joined by Kerre Chen, owner of Independent Sheffield, a business dedicated to championing small, local businesses in the city. Kerre is also the food blogger behind @theinsatiablefoodie on Instagram, a content creator, and a freelance social media manager for local restaurants. 

We chat about Sheffield’s incredible food and culture scene while sampling some popular Chinese snacks—some of which are traditionally enjoyed during Lunar New Year celebrations. With plenty of food recommendations covering a variety of cuisines, this episode will give you a solid list of places to try in Sheffield this year.

Alex Deadman who is a member of Junglist Alliance joins us this week to chat about all things jungle, DnB, Tramlines, nights out, promoting and Sheffield gems. He's been DJing for 25 years strong and has some great stories to share in this episode.

No video for this episode as we had some technical difficulties.

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