The Pieces with Bimini

David Walliams is one of the UK's most celebrated comedians, writers and TV personalities.

As the co-creator (with Matt Lucas) of the acclaimed BBC comedy series Little Britain and Come Fly With Me, David dominated early-00's pop culture. For his stint on Britain's Got Talent, he won Best TV Judge at the National Television Awards for 4 years. He is also the fastest-growing children's author in the UK, having sold over 50m book worldwide with stories translated into 53 languages.

Through-out his career, David has dedicated himself to charity - including raising more than £1.5m for sport relief by swimming the channel. As culture has changed since his career started, he has continued to adapt his work to try and bring joy around the world.

On this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and David discuss their first encounter, David's comedic partnership with Matt Lucas and the inspiration behind some of his beloved characters. They also talk about the impact of social media algorithms on how we view the world and the importance of self-expression.

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Owen Jones is one of the UK’s most vocal political commentators.

As a columnist for The Guardian (and previously The Independent), as well as the host of The Owen Jones Show and The Owen Jones Podcast, he is a consistent advocate for liberal values and social inequality.

Through-out his career, he has been named as one of the most influential people in progressive politics in Britain, having been awarded Journalist of the Year at the Stonewall Awards. His books “Chavs” and “The Establishment were both amongst the top-selling non-fiction books the year that they were released.

On this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and Owen discuss the fight for equality, current events in America, LGBTQ issues, and social justice.

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When it comes to campaigning in the digital age - Mikaela Loach is one of the UK's most effective change-makers.

Having been named one of Prospect's top thinkers of 2024, Mikaela advocates for environmental and racial justice, sustainable fashion and issues such as the mistreatment of migrants. She has also worked tirelessly on climate action and during 2019's Extinction Rebellion protests in London, she "locked on" for eight hours.

She is also the author of "It's Not That Radical: Climate Action To Transform Our World".

On this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and Mikaela talk about the state of capitalism and how it is failing the climate, the activism work that still needs to be done and they share concerns about where our future with AI might lead.

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Comedian, actress, writer and singer Jayde Adams is, perhaps, one of the most honest people in entertainment.

Bravely wearing her heart on her sleeve at all times, the winner of the 2014 Funny Women Award has had a decorated career - from winning countless comedy awards, to starring in the likes of Amazon & BBC's Good Omens, Alma's Not Normal and even participating in Strictly Come Dancing. Jayde is taking the media by storm - and she's doing it her way.

On this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and Jayde talk the early days of Sink The Pink, navigating the stigma of body weight, and the impact of weight loss drugs. They also talk about their journey with psychotherapy and navigating thoughts around sexuality.

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Growing up looking and feeling different can end up defining who you are - in the case of Fats Timbo, it has become a superpower.

The creator, comedian, author and educator rose to prominence online with her snappy sketches, quick wit and advocacy. Alongside her incredible talent, she also happens to be a little person, at 4ft tall. As somebody who is apart of a medical group often under-represented, Fats has used her platform to break down barriers and create relatability about a subject with poor understanding.

Oh, and she's absolutely hilarious whilst doing it, as one of the UK's most exciting rising comics.

On this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and Fats talk about personal resilience, societal perceptions of little people and how she has turned negatives into positives. Fats also chronicles her experiences with bullying and how she has taken on the fashion world, despite the stigmas that exist in that space.

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At a time when young trans people have needed somebody to fight for their issues on the main stage - Danielle St. James has stood up and fought every for trans issues to take centre stage.

Having come out as trans when she was a teenager, the content creator and model (who has also appeared on Channel 4's First Dates), is now best known as the Chief Executive of Not A Phase - a leading charity that supports the trans community through numerous campaigns and projects. She has also founded ZOAH, an inclusive underwear and swimwear brand designed to suit trans people's bodies.

Dani's story goes beyond a great deal of overcoming and shows the power of taking your own struggles and turning it into empowerment for entire communities so that nobody else finds themselves where you once were.

In this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and Dani talk about coming to terms with your identity early in life, seeking inclusivity in the wellness and fitness industries, the importance of joy in activism and the pride Dani feels in seeing the results of her work.

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He's the man who was once set to be the Prime Minister of the UK, having gained more popular support in the 2019 General Election than the current Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer received in his Downing Street-winning race. Jeremy Corbyn is one of the most identifiable names in British politics.

Jeremy Corbyn has been a mainstay in British Parliament for over 40 years, having been elected as the MP for Islington North in 1983. But, his journey didn't begin on the backbenches, nor has it ended after his time as Labour Party leader concluded. Corbyn is a lifelong campaigner - having become a trade union representative out of school, he has campaigned for the Anti-Fascist Action, the Anti-Apartheid Movement and the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. He has received the Gandhi International Peace Award and Seán MacBride Peace Prize.

In this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and Jeremy talk about the moments that have shaped Jeremy Corbyn into the life-long campaigner he has become. From failing in school to his experiences running for Prime Minister, growing up in a Labour household and whether using the nuclear deterrent is ever the right solution.

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Glyn Fussell is one of the most important names behind not just the UK’s thriving nightlife (he was named the King of the Club Scene after all), but the country’s queer scene as well.

As the co-founder of the iconic Sink The Pink, the largest LGBTQ+ collective in the UK (and from where Bimini’s stage act was born) and now the co-founder and director of Mighty Hoopla, the most inclusive pop festival in the country, Glyn Fussell has dedicated his life’s work to celebrating queer culture and championing our diversity – making sure that everyone has a place to fit in.

But Glyn wasn’t born remotely near the scene he came to establish – he was a shy, imaginative child from a working-class family. He could have only dreamt to have the formative role in the shaping of queer culture that he has.

In this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and Glyn talk about the pivotal moments in school that shaped Glyn, the birth of Sink The Pink, the power of community, embracing creative chaos and the celebrities that have flocked to Mighty Hoopla.

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This week we have a special episode of The Pieces, as Bimini turns on the microphone for a solo episode to open up about the battles they have been navigating in their own journey.

Bimini candidly shares the struggles they have faced with addiction, depression and anxiety. They also speak on the challenge of achieving your highest dreams, followed bt the lows of feeling undeserving and engulfed in shame.

As we navigate this New Year, we're all about healing and breaking negative cycles - turning sorrows into stories of resilience, self-love and a quest for a brighter future.

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