The SparkHub Podcast

By Allan Wills

The Adventures of a Divorced Entrepreneurial Father. Hosted by Allan Wills. Dive into more on https://www.thesparkhub.com

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July 10, 2022Ep#13 - Simon Atkinson (#MARTIALARTS)
An illuminating conversation with Simon Atkinson about the power of Capoeira - from Simon’s early life to decades later becoming a master with students.

Chosen quote:“ Capoeira is a riddle and there is no answer.” - Capoeira student

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RELATED MATERIALS
Website: capoeira.co.uk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsE1mrINKnBBb0QhR0ko09Q
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/URCapoeira and https://www.facebook.com/eastlondoncapoeira
Read: https://medium.com/@simon_58504/self-motivated-practice-in-capoeira-5e10c34defa7 and http://urbanritual-london.blogspot.com

#Capoeria #SparkHub #MartialArts #music #dance
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June 29, 2022Ep#12 - Maxine Clarke (#LITERACY)
A conversation with poet and author Maxine Clarke. Through a fascinating path and series of events, Maxine has spent years crafting (and honing) stories for adults and children alike to help them find windows and mirrors to their identity, and hope and confidence within the wider world.

Maxine's work has made its way to syllabus and as plays, with ambition to go much bigger.

Chosen quote: “An artist’s duty - as far as I’m concerned - is to reflect the times” — Nina Simone

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RELATED MATERIAL
Diversity in picture books - tv interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dA2MDanoTQ
Writing as Resistance - print interview https://www.smh.com.au/culture/books/i-m-in-love-with-words-maxine-beneba-clarke-20211125-p59c92.html
Books: https://www.hachette.com.au/maxine-beneba-clarke/books

#SparkHub #Podcast #Storytelling #Identity
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June 22, 2022Ep#11 - Dan “The Piano Man” Ribbits (#MUSIC)
A fascinating conversation with "Dan The Piano Man" about how learning music in childhood can spark massive opportunities in other fields, and pay dividends in adulthood.

Chosen quote: “And you can tell everybody that this is your song…” (from Your Song) — Elton John

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RELATED MATERIALS:
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThePianoManEssex/ and https://www.facebook.com/playingforkeepsduo/

#SparkHub #Podcast #Music
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June 10, 2022Ep#10 - Avril McDonald Part 2 (#FEELBRAVE)
We talk about FEEL BRAVE in a world full of anxiety from a global pandemic, terrorist and school shootings and war. Five years after our original discussion, the world has changed, and FEEL BRAVE has grown to help parents and children reframe tough narratives through inspired story telling.

Chosen quote: “You don’t have to have the answers, you just have to have the conversations because when we can talk about or ’name’ a feeling, we can ’tame’ that feeling” - Avril McDonald, Creator of Feel Brave

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RELATED MATERIALS:
VISIT: Feel Brave official website: https://www.feelbrave.com/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FeelBraveLtd
YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnRJYsRRdUTHjz_iLVwOkww/videos
READ: William backs book aimed at easing the fears of firefighters' children
WATCH: Reading of ’The Wolf was Not Sleeping’ UK Firefighter edition by Nick Knowles

#SparkHub #Podcast #FeelBrave #Empathy #Confidence
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June 03, 2022Ep#9 - Inner Circle update (#BUSINESS)
A personal “inner circle” update from Allan Wills, cofounder of SparkHub. Allan talks about the ambition and raison-d’etre for SparkHub, the story behind the idea, what is going on behind the scenes of this podcast, and how you can join our inner circle (if that's of interest).

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RELATED MATERIALS:
WATCH: The creation of the SparkHub brand by SomeoneInLondon agency: https://youtu.be/DRFtHB2aiqA
WATCH: The creation of the SparkHub soundscape by composer Xiaotian Shi: https://youtu.be/K4tkJ8kTP60

#SparkHub #Podcast #InnerCircle #BehindTheScenes
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May 27, 2022Ep#8 - Jenna Cains (#WILDERNESS)
A discussion with Forest School teacher Jenna Cains about learning through nature.

Chosen quote: "The best classroom and the richest classroom is roofed only by the sky" - Margaret MC Millan

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RELATED MATERIALS:
VISIT: Chatham Green Environmental Education Project official website: https://wildernessfoundation.org.uk/chatham-green-school-project/
WATCH: FULL INTERVIEW: Video version of this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/gMmFdnjUjAI
WATCH: FULL LEGNTH | A Day in the Life of Forest School: https://youtu.be/zLFz5PfPeMg
WATCH: FULL LEGNTH | A Visit to Forest School: https://youtu.be/SQQu5sWJLPw

#SparkHub #Podcast #Wilderness #ForestSchool
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May 23, 2022Ep#7 - Joseph Coelho (#EMPATHY)
In collaboration with Empathy Labs, an interview with Joseph Coelho who highlights why empathy is a key skill in life.

Chosen quote: "You can only understand people if you feel them in yourself" - John Steinbeck

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RELATED MATERIALS:
VISIT: Joseph Coelho official website: https://www.thepoetryofjosephcoelho.com/
VISIT: Empathy Labs official website: https://www.empathylab.uk/
WATCH: Short video clip about this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/tmb8VeUDS58
WATCH: FULL INTERVIEW: Video version of this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/PcjzKz0zFns

#SparkHub #Podcast #Empathy #Confidence
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May 21, 2022Ep#6 - Malorie Blackman (#EMPATHY)
In collaboration with Empathy Labs, an interview with Malorie Blackman who highlights why empathy is a key skill in life.
Chosen quote: "If you judge people, you have no time to love them." - Mother Theresa

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RELATED MATERIALS:
VISIT: Malorie Blackman official website: https://www.malorieblackman.co.uk/
VISIT: Empathy Labs official website: https://www.empathylab.uk/
WATCH: Short video clip about this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/G5u1Une8yXk
WATCH: FULL INTERVIEW: Video version of this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/ajihza9PnYI

#SparkHub #Podcast #Empathy #Confidence
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May 17, 2022Ep#5 - Maddie Moate (#CREATIVITY)
Interview with Maddie Moate about creativity in education, and her philosophy of "stay curious".

Chosen quote: "Stay curious" - Maddie Moate

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RELATED MATERIALS:
VISIT: Maddie Moate official website: https://www.maddiemoate.com/
WATCH: Video version of this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/jsfOuKfn37U

#SparkHub #Podcast #Curious #Creativity
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March 23, 2022Ep#4 - The Rex Factor (#HISTORY)
Conversation with Graham and Ali, founders of the Rex Factor podcast, reviewing all the kings & queens of England & Scotland. A fascinating journey that started as a conversation a decade ago and now has branched into new ways to learn about history and royal personalities.

Chosen quote: "I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a kind of England too" - Elizabeth I quote at Tillingham from 1588

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RELATED MATERIALS:
VISIT: Rex Factor official website: https://rexfactor.wordpress.com/
PODCAST: Search "rex factor" on your favourite podcast platform.
WATCH: Short video clip about this podcast episode: https://youtu.be/o36JOGbX6-k

#SparkHub #Podcast #History #RexFactor
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FAQs about The SparkHub Podcast:

How many episodes does The SparkHub Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 43 episodes available.