The Just Checking In Podcast

In the first ever episode of our new series, 'Reel Stories' we checked-in with Dan Dawes.Dan is a writer, actor, producer and Artistic Director of London-based storytelling company, Idle Discourse. In this pod we discussed Dan's theatrical journey, classism in the industry and the camaraderie he enjoys working with other actors and creatives. We also discussed his lived experience of health anxiety, panic attacks as well as the impact that losing his mum to suicide in 2020 had on him and his mental health.As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Dan on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanDawes85You can find out more about Idle Discourse here: https://www.idlediscourse.com/homeYou can also follow them on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/idle_discourse?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/idlediscourse/?hl=enIf you've been affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, particularly around suicide and domestic abuse, you can find some useful resources you can access below:Samaritans: 116 123The Every Man Project: www.everymanproject.co.uk/Men's Advice Line: www.mensadviceline.org.uk/ or call 0808 801 0327National Domestic Violence Helpline: www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/ or call 0808 2000 247The Hide Out: thehideout.org.uk/Women's Aid: www.womensaid.org.uk/TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief, loss, domestic abuse and suicide which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.Music: @ekkah - Backseat Driver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhgxYuoP8U

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In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked-in with Matt Fallon. Matt has been DJing for over 8 years in the Brighton club scene where he started his DJing journey whilst studying at Sussex University, as well as London where he resides now. The stresses of being a promoter, anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome, fitting in and developing life skills are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Matt on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mafallon94/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked-in with Jacob aka Strawberry Station. Jacob is a UK Future-Funk producer. Originally from Leicester, he is currently living in Toronto, Canada. Jacob's music production journey, isolation, imposter syndrome, panic attacks, self-care and much more are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytoventYou can listen to Strawberry Station on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3abmTIIqxlRsONhRZ7sfQB?si=VlT4RBUtQV21Ca9w5s_KIgSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/strawberrystationYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFVRq9UbN5y_FnpaQNu8ESwYou can also follow Strawberry Station on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrawberryStat1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strawberrystationmusic/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strawberrystationMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Strawberry Station - Mono No Aware: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkgpFHxxECU

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Our special guest for this episode of Behind The Decks is one half of French-House duo, Funky District, Arthur Grunheid. The story of Funky District, the dark side of the music industry, their fantastic new EP 'Poolside Club' and defying people's expectations are all on the menu. As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to Funky District on streaming platforms below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/105tTlEHGOphCbxzvS168H?si=KAkjO926SuCe8LnKkhJfYQSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/funky-districtYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBx0X3fCZVQ8z3kPbrvuagwYou can also follow Funky District on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funkydistrict/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunkyDistrictFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyDistrict/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Funky District - Body & Soul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUH6Aie0QbM

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In this episode of Mind On The Game, we checked-in with Patrick McColgan.Pat works in sports marketing for a football sponsorship agency and is a part-time football journalist. He has written for the likes of These Football Times & Libero Magazine. He is also the Founder of Flat Back Four, a collection of articles covering all aspects of the beautiful game.Pat's football career, the dark-side of youth level football, toxic masculinity and social media abuse in football culture are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Pat on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patmccolgan/Find out more about Flat Back Four here: https://flatbackfour.co/You can also follow them on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flatbackfourco/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In the fifty-sixth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast we checked-in with Lottie Swinyard. Lottie is a Vent Champion and PHD Cancer Researcher at Barts Cancer Institute. Lottie's academia journey, grief, anxiety and recovery are all on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can read the article Lottie wrote on Vent about her Dad here: https://vent.org.uk/double-whammy-dealing-loss-studyingYou can follow Lottie on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smileyscientist/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkTRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.

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In the fifty-fifth episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, we checked-in with Bryony Clark. Bryony is co-founder of 'Not Another Podcast'. Bry and her co-host Kym they chat about everything from music, life experiences to people wearing backpacks on packed trains, which is a big pet peeve of Bryony's! The story of NAP, health anxiety, grief and stepping out of your comfort zone are on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to Not Another Podcast on streaming platforms here: https://linktr.ee/notanother.podcastYou can follow the podcast on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notanother.podcast/You can also follow Bryony on social media below as well: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryclark_/Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In this episode of Behind The Decks, we checked-in with AmyElle. Amy is a DJ, producer, vocalist and song-writer extraordinaire. Originally from Dundee in Scotland, Amy recently released her debut single 'Down With Me' which has had support from the likes of Jaguar on her Radio 1 Introducing show. Sexism in dance music, work-life balance, grief and much more is on the menu for this episode. As always, #itsokaytovent You can listen to AmyElle on streaming platforms below:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1z1V8o4cq5VNtAU05T2q4W?si=-aKCkmy5RnaCxzmbM0G0gASoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/amyelledjYou can follow Amy on social media below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyelle/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmyelledjMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Amy Elle - Down With Me: https://soundcloud.com/amyelledj/down-with-me-extended-mix

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In the fifty-third episode of the Just Checking In Podcast, our Founder Freddie Cocker checked-in with a very close friend and one he has known since his sixth-form college days, Reemul Balla. Freddie and Reemul were in the same social group together and have been friends for over 10 years. Reemul is a NCTJ qualified freelance journalist. He has had articles published in a variety of London-based local news outlets and recently had his first by-line in The Guardian.His journalism journey, identity, anxiety, self-confidence and relationships are all on the menu.As always, #itsokaytovent You can follow Reemul on social media below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reemul_BYou can read Reemul's Guardian article we discussed on the pod here: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jun/17/millie-chandarana-asian-british-women-seria-a-upc-tavagnaccoYou can also read the article Reemul wrote on knife-crime in London here: https://t.co/VamM5Q9pQf?amp=1Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

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In this episode of Behind The Decks, we spoke to Future-Funk producer, Mélonade. Originally from Scotland, Ewan has been part of the UK Future-Funk scene for over 5 years. In this pod we discussed the launch of his new album, 'Splash!', managing a full-time job alongside music, the importance that rugby had on him growing up and of course, a mental health chat! As always, #itsokaytoventFollow Mélonade on social media below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelonadeMusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/melonmanmusicListen to Mélonade on streaming platforms below: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/melon-adeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oI7fQB3WliumtkbkYuaNz?si=4pXP-9u9Txelisp2v7Gb8QMusic: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvkOutro: Mélonade - Dreams We Share: https://soundcloud.com/sunrise-collective/dreams-we-share

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