“We’re working with The Crips, the Bloods, and the Mexican Mafia on a huge interactive film.”

“You couldn’t make it up.”

How “two working-class people with an idea,” started a filmmaking company in Newcastle, & are helping “de-programme young people” on a global scale through interactive stories.

Today's guests:

• Paul Irwin - Creator & Director of TryLife TV
• Nicky Kaur - Founding Member / Logistics of TryLife TV

“We’ve gone from strength to strength - creating educational materials, getting them into schools. I’m so proud that we’ve been able to create something that’s definitely changing the world.”

More about ArtyParti:

Our website - www.artyparti.comTwitter - @ArtyParti Instagram - @Arty_Parti_ Produced and presented by Jay Sykes.

Our supporters and funders:

The ArtyParti podcast is made possible thanks to the support of our five Patreon backers:

• Chantal Herbert - Founder of Sister Shack / DJ Awkward Black Girl
• Jo Howell - Photographic Artist based in Sunderland
• Nicky Kaur - Founder of TryLife TV
• Stephanie Smith - Visual Artist based in Sunderland
• Laura Willis - Emerging Audio Producer

ArtyParti's live "Celebration" events and website are made possible thanks to funding from the Arts Council England & National Lottery Heritage Fund, through the Unlock strand of Sunderland Culture's Great Place scheme.