The Words of Wolves

This episode is a conversation with Tom Jenkins an artist, teacher and curator who has some fascinating stories to tell. We talked about the challenges of setting up and running a small independent art gallery in Wolverhampton in the 1980s.

‘The Words of Wolves’ is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project: http://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolves

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamstubbsphoto/

If you’d like to get in touch, drop me an email at: [email protected]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewordsofwolves.substack.com

In this episode I talk to Meena about suicide prevention, her experiences after two of her brothers took their own lives, and how art is a way of expressing herself and raising awareness.

This podcast is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

To see more of Meena’s work: https://www.instagram.com/4theloveofcreativity24/

For more information and help: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/suicidal-thoughts-and-suicide-prevention/useful-contacts/

Helping someone else who feels suicidal: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/suicidal-thoughts-and-suicide-prevention/how-to-help-someone-who-feels-suicidal/

C.A.L.M. (Campaign Against Living Miserably): https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Violet project: https://violetproject.co.uk/

Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project: http://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolves

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamstubbsphoto/

If you’d like to get in touch, drop me an email at: [email protected]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewordsofwolves.substack.com

This episode is with Nick Bassett who I first got to know when I worked at Citizens Advice a few years ago. We talked about the Community Lunch Club he organises in All Saints, and how it meets some of the basic human needs we all have. We went on to have a deeper conversation about the importance of understanding the wide range of differing points of view we can all hold.

This podcast is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

To find out more about the Lunch Club see ASAN’s website: https://www.asan.org.uk/whats-new/tuesday-lunch-club/or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asancommunitysupport

Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project: http://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolves

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamstubbsphoto/

If you’d like to get in touch, drop me an email at: [email protected]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewordsofwolves.substack.com

In this episode I talk to Satinder Parhar an artist and printmaker about how he discovered art at a young age and the support he had from teachers which shaped his life. We also touch on what growing up and living in Wolverhampton means to him.

This podcast is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

Follow Satinder on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/satinder_parhar_art

or YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@Satinder_Parhar_Art

Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project http://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolves

Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/grahamstubbsphoto/

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewordsofwolves.substack.com

In this episode I talk to Kelly from the Brighter Mindset counselling service which is based in Wolverhampton city centre and really designed to be accessible for everyone. We also talked about men’s mental health and designing services that work for men.

This podcast is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

To find out more about Brighter Mindset: https://brighter-mindset.org.uk/

or https://www.facebook.com/brightermindsetuk

NHS guidance on counselling: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/counselling/

Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project: http://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolves

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamstubbsphoto/

If you’d like to get in touch, drop me an email at: [email protected]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewordsofwolves.substack.com

In this episode I talk to Christiane Jenkins about growing up in a creative family and being part of the art scene at that time, and then her life coming full circle to working at SUIT with individuals in recovery, helping them find their creative voices.

This podcast is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

To find out more about the work of SUIT and Recovery Near You:

https://www.instagram.com/suit_services

https://www.instagram.com/recoverynearyou

The Wolverhampton Voluntary Sector Council: https://www.instagram.com/wtonvca

Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project: http://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolves

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamstubbsphoto/

If you’d like to get in touch, drop me an email at: [email protected]

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewordsofwolves.substack.com

This episode is something a little different. I wanted to take a few minutes to reflect on where the podcast is at now, and raise some questions about how to take it forward. Let me know what you think.

The podcast is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

You can contact me on: [email protected]

Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project: http://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolves

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamstubbsphoto/

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewordsofwolves.substack.com

This episode features Keri J Hunt.  We talk about her love of art and the importance of creativity in her life, her sense of humour and an early love of Monte Python, as well as exploring Wolverhampton and the art of graffiti.

The podcast is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

Follow Keri on Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/keri.j.hunt

or Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/thekerijhunt/

To find out more about Wolftown Rogue:    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587430292864

Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project:     http://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolves

Connect on Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/grahamstubbsphoto/

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewordsofwolves.substack.com

In this episode I talk to James Davison, author, singer songwriter, multimedia artist, producer and all round creative.  His mission in life is to empower others, including his daughters, through creativity. 

This podcast is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

Follow James at:  https://www.instagram.com/progressiveplay_jay/

or on YouTube at:  https://www.youtube.com/@progressiveplay_jay

Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project:     http://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolves

Connect on Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/grahamstubbsphoto/

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewordsofwolves.substack.com

This episode features Deon Morgan. We talk about his love of music, why he plays, and how it can bring people together and help us connect. We also touch on the local music scene and ‘All you need is love and a microphone’, the Wolverhampton open mic night he helped to start and run.

Make sure you stick around to the end as he brought in a guitar and we finished with an impromptu jam.

This podcast is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

To find out more about ‘All you need is Love and a Microphone’: https://www.instagram.com/allyouneedisloveandamicrophone/ or: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570546124548

Follow Deon at: https://www.instagram.com/padremorgan/

Find out more about the ‘We are Wolverhampton’ project: http://www.grahamstubbs.com/we-are-wolves

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamstubbsphoto/

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewordsofwolves.substack.com