We're delighted to welcome back a friend of the podcast and a comedian who was recently referred to as ''A fucking good comedian'' by none other than Alexei Sayle...Yes, it's the return of Kev Mud.

Calling in from his car, Kev shares another open and meaningful conversation on his mental and physical health experiences, which show another world aside from his recent rise and success as... a fucking good comedian.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to suicide and homelessness.

If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123.

Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK.

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To find out more about the brilliant Kev Mud, please check out the links below:

• Instagram
• Website
• Facebook

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This time, we are excited to welcome Benjamin Bankole Bello to open the door on his mental health experiences.

Benjamin, a British-born Nigerian comedian, storyteller, and cultural critic whose creation — President Obonjo of Lafta Republic — has transcended comedy for over a decade and a half. 

As he enters the Hurt Locker, Benjamin, leaving his uniform to one side, openly shares his reflections and experiences of seeing two different cultures for what they are and aren't, and how they have affected his mental health.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to divorce, racism, and colonialism.

If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123.

Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK.

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To find out more about the brilliant Benjamin, please check out the links below:

• Instagram
• YouTube
• TikTok
• Website
• Facebook

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This time, we are thrilled to welcome inspirational/motivational speaker and author, Ryan Harland, to share his mental health experiences of sexual abuse and the importance of speaking up and sharing stories.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to sexual and psychological abuse, substance use, bereavement, and suicide.

If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123.

Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK.

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To find out more about the brilliant Ryan, please check out the links below:

• Facebook
• LinkedIn 
• Instagram
• Website
• Riding The Storm (Ryan's book)

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This time, we are thrilled to welcome a proud Scouser and rising star onto the comedy scene, Leon Seasman A.K.A 'Spunky', to the Hot Water Comedy Club. Expect an honest and meaningful conversation as Leon reflects on previous regrets and traumas from time spent in prison, and why he is now using his mental health experiences to inspire exciting comic material with the support of the comedic community in Liverpool.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to loss by suicide, violence, and PTSD.

If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123.

Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support where you live in the UK.

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This time, we are thrilled to welcome the superb poet, spoken-word artist, and award-winning stand-up comedian, Edward Tripp.

Expect an honest and meaningful discussion on the generational trauma of growing up in Northern Ireland, reflections on loss by suicide, and a poetic recital to boot.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to loss by suicide, generational trauma, abuse, and terrorism.

If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123.

Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support where you live in the UK.

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To find out more about the brilliant Edward, please check out the links below:

• Instagram
• Linktree

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This time, we are delighted to welcome Walk and Talk Therapist, Stephen Hall, to open the door on his mental health experiences.

Expect a wide and fascinating conversation on vulnerability, masculinity, education, and getting support.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to suicide

If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123.

Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support where you live in the UK.

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• Linkedin
• YouTube
• Blogs
• Website

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This time we welcome esteemed writer, podcaster and highly acclaimed stand-up comedian, Pierre Novellie who opens up exclusively on his upbringing, navigating British society and Autism.

Expect an honest, wide and wonderful conversation on mental health as Pierre opens that Hurt Locker door whilst answering all of your brilliant listener questions.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to mental health experiences.

If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123.

To find out more about the brilliant, Pierre, please check out the below links:

• Instagram
• Website
• Facebook
• YouTube Special
• Book. Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things?: A Comedian's Guide to Autism

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This time we welcome a rising star of comedy, Louie Mclean to open up about his lifelong struggle with low self-esteem, how it shaped his mental health and why asking for help changed everything.

Expect a raw, real and uplifting conversation as Louie opens that Hurt Locker door.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to thoughts of suicide, depression and self-esteem.

If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123.

To find out more about the brilliant, Louie Mclean, please check out the below links:

• Instagram
• YouTube Clip: Comedy Virgins London

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This time we welcome back comedian, Radu Isac in his return to the Hurt Locker as Yinka, probes deeper into his mental health experiences.

If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123.

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• YouTube

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We're excited to welcome stand-up comedian and host of The Borderline Podcast Disorder, Levy Lupu, to open up about his mental health experiences.

As a much-loved comedian, engineering student, and podcast powerhouse, Levy juggles a busy life as a force for good in the mental health space...but this time it's his turn to answer the questions and open up on the mental health challenges he's faced in an honest and frank recording.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to suicide, suicide attempts, Borderline Personality Disorder, and depression.

If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123.

To find out more about the brilliant, Levy, please check out the below links:

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• YouTube
• Linktree

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