This podcast is from our event on 1st December, when two activist groups with huge followings shared the stage for the first time at St George's, Bristol. Masha Alyokhina and Olga Borisova of Pussy Riot were joined by Ben Stewart, James Sadri and Oliver Knowles of Led by Donkeys, in a discussion chaired by author and journalist Oliver Bullough. 

They explored how, in very different political systems, they have both used satire, performance and creative disruption to ridicule the powerful and hold them to account. 

Introduction as ever from Al Farquhar. 

Music is Ilashe Beach courtesy of Tony Njoku and PRAH recordings.

This podcast is from our event on 1st December, when two activist groups with huge followings shared the stage for the first time at St George's, Bristol. Masha Alyokhina and Olga Borisova of Pussy Riot were joined by Ben Stewart, James Sadri and Oliver Knowles of Led by Donkeys, in a discussion chaired by author and journalist Oliver Bullough. 

They explored how, in very different political systems, they have both used satire, performance and creative disruption to ridicule the powerful and hold them to account. 

Introduction as ever from Al Farquhar. 

Music is Ilashe Beach courtesy of Tony Njoku and PRAH recordings.

Beneath the Skin — an intimate look at our bodies was our talk on October 30th. We were joined by writer, surgeon and mother of 4 Gabriel Weston and Gene Feder Professor of Primary Care at the University of Bristol. 

We delved beneath the surface with these two remarkable doctors into their experiences, the human body and biases that have shaped medicine. As we thoroughly enjoyed the body of the talk, we have left it untouched with host from the night Eliz Mizon guiding us through. 

Introduction as ever from Al Farquhar. 

Music is Ilashe Beach courtesy of Tony Njoku and PRAH recordings. 

Sound Waves - Changing the Soundtrack of the Ocean was our talk held on September 11th in collaboration with Futures (a UKRI funded initiative)

Steve Simpson - Professor of Marine Biology & Global Change at the University of Bristol - joined us to talk about his work, in particular on coral reefs. He injected some optimism into what at first sight might be a sorry outlook with the climate and biodiversity emergencies.

Altered State host Al Farquhar guides us through. The host on the night was Miranda Krestovnikoff.

Music courtesy of Tony Njoku and PRAH Recordings 

Introduction from our own Al Farquhar and music courtesy of Tony Njoku and PRAH Recording

On May 1st in Gut Rot - Are Ultra-Processed Foods the New Tobacco, business owner and food entrepreneur Charlie Bigham, Heloise Balme of the Bristol Food Network and Will Shotton of Tibico fermentary gave us the lowdown. 

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We talked fermentation, culture, food deserts and fibre, fibre fibre. Our podcast brings you the edited highlights

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Podcast host Al Farquhar guides us through.

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Theme music is Ilashe Beach courtesy of Tony Njoku and PRAH recordings 

Highlights from our BEWARE THE IDES OF MUSK talk that was held on 27th March. Professor Colin Gavaghan of Bristol University, Green councillor Cara Lavan and Dr Marcus Gilroy-Ware of SOAS discussed whether Elon Musk was containable and if so, what the possibilities are to do so. The host on the evening was Rudy Millard.

Podcast host is Al Farquhar

Music courtesy of Tony Njoku / PRAH Recordings

Highlights from our Health and Happiness talk on 6th Feb. Mushrooms and chocolate are great antidotes to the February blues according to Tom Baxter, founder of the Bristol Fungarium, and Joe McDonnell, Director of local chocolate maker, Radek's. Tom came to mushrooms later in life after chasing down fraud in Siberia. Joe told us about the chocolate making process, and the exotic lucuma flower he uses. Tom entertained us with fungi tales and magical compounds.  

Podcast host Al Farquhar guides us through.

Highlights from the brilliant A LIFE LESS ORDINARY talk on Nov 19. Hearing 3 differing stories of bravery and compassion, we learnt to never underestimate the human spirit. Our panel comprised of Douglas Robertson, who survived 38 days on a raft in the Pacific Ocean, war zone medic for Médicins Sans Frontières, Dr. Rachael Craven, and endurance athlete and mental health advocate, Dan Beaumont. They were hosted by author Polly Morland. 

Podcast host is Al Farquhar.