Perspectives Podcast

Eddy Lynch is a doctor based at Whiston Hospital, currently on the front line of the Coronavirus pandemic. He is also CEO of Lyfe, a mental health & well-being startup. Follow Eddy: http://instagram.com/eddylynch http://instagram.com/thelyfeclub Follow Perspectives Podcast: http://www.instagram.com/perspectives... http://www.twitter.com/podperspectives #podcast #coronavirus #nhs

What’s lockdown like in Holland? For the third installment of Lockdown Diaries, we spoke with Jo Usmar. Jo is a journalist and author. For over 10 years she's worked for various UK magazines as well as writing eight self-help books in partnership with psychotherapists. From London originally, Jo moved to a small town near Amsterdam, Netherlands, last October. Follow Jo Usmar: http://www.jousmar.com http://www.instagram.com/jousmar #podcast #lockdown #holland

For the second instalment of Lockdown Diaries we caught up with Sir Stevo Timothy in Galway, Ireland. Stevo was paralysed in a motorcycle accident in 2005 and has since launched a successful comedy career, touring the UK & Ireland and going viral on social media several times with his Farmer Michael act alongside girlfriend Sinead. Please support Stevo’s charity bike ride in aid of the Irish wheelchair association: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stevos-5k-...

In the first of our Lockdown Diaries - a series asking how interesting people are dealing with the impact of Covid-19 around the world - we spoke to World Champion bodybuilder Nathan 'The Prophet' De Asha. He talked about training in lockdown, how bodybuilding needs to change and adapt to flourish as a sport and the tragic loss last week of fellow athlete and competitor Luke Sandoe. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathandeasha/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=825350573

The Townhouse is a swingers club based in Wirral, Merseyside and is owned and managed by former customers and “scene regulars”, Vicky and her husband Jim. Vicky told us how she got into swinging and what it's like running one of the most successful clubs in the UK. Follow The Townhouse: http://instagram.com/townhouseclubuk Follow Perspectives Podcast: http://www.instagram.com/perspectives... http://www.twitter.com/podperspectives #perspectives #podcast #swingers

Louise Fitzsimmons is founder of White Wolf Yoga - a Liverpool-based Yoga studio, worldwide eco-retreats and YouTube Yoga channel. Louise is currently busy launching live, interactive Yoga classes in collaboration with tapiitlive. Follow White Wolf Yoga: http://instagram.com/whitewolfyoga https://youtube.com/channel/UCBs0f3I4...

Kate Stewart is a serial entrepreneur and mum of four who made her first million in her mid-twenties. Kate now owns The Sandon complex, a popular match day pub which also caters for over 400 Liverpool FC hospitality customers and houses a 120-bed hotel. Kate also founded Vitality Homes, a provider of supported-living accommodation for those suffering with addiction and substance-misuse problems. Follow Kate: http://instagram.com/kate_stewart_ Follow Perspectives Podcast: http://www.instagram.com/perspectives... http://www.twitter.com/podperspectives #podcast #entrepreneur #liverpool

Jack Prince is a percussionist with indie rock band The Coral and is also taking his UEFA coaching badges through the renowned FAW programme.

Emile Coleman is an entrepreneur, promoter and one of Liverpool’s best connected people. His eclectic CV ranges from promoting some of the city’s most popular club nights and events, to producing plays and now running a successful international sports business: Globall Coach.

Tian Loh Tso is the owner of popular Bold Street wine bar and coffee shop Ropes & Twines. The former baker turned businessman comes from a well-known family of successful Liverpool restauranteurs, and told us about branching out on his own with a venue based in one of Liverpool’s most iconic streets.

Jack Foster is the Founder & Director of Liverpool-based roastery & coffee shop Crosby Coffee. From experimenting with his first roasts in a popcorn maker at his mum's house to a successful and growing business, he shares his entrepreneurial success story.

Dean Garnett is a pro MMA fighter (9-2-1) from Liverpool who featured in a BBC Three documentary on weight cutting before a fight in 2017. He is also a qualified coach, and founded Aspire MMA gym in Liverpool alongside his business partner. Dean returns to fighting on November 15th in Bahrain. He tells us about his career, what needs to change to make MMA safer and his strong views on a range of other issues such as vaccinations and the global elite.

Simon Mason is a former “chemist” to some of the biggest bands of the 90s and became the go-to guy for class A drugs to stars during the peak Britpop era. He was sexually abused as a child at a Catholic boarding school, which sent him on a downward spiral resulting in him becoming dependent on heroin & crack either side of his brush with rock n roll stardom. In 2013, he published his powerful memoir; “Too High, Too Far, Too Soon” & now fronts a band, The Hightown Pirates, alongside recovering addicts.

Ellis Barrie is a chef who, alongside his brother Liam gradually built a former Anglesey caravan site greasy spoon cafe into renowned restaurant The Marram Grass. Previously a Great British Menu finalist, Ellis is part of the Ready, Steady, Cook reboot in 2020 and the Barrie Bros are set to enjoy a homecoming-of-sorts in Autumn 2019 with the opening of their yet-to-be-named second restaurant in Liverpool’s historic Royal Albert Dock.

In our 10th episode (high five!) we spoke to The Mind PT aka Phil Steele; a sports psychologist and therapist who has worked with top Premier League footballers, MMA fighters and boxing stars such as World Champion Callum Smith, and Scouse heavyweight David Price. Phil taught us some life hacks about keeping a healthy mind in testing times, tips for a good night's sleep and shared his inspirational story from leaving an office job that left him unfulfilled to live his dream.

In this episode we sat down with former WBC Cruiserweight champion, and one of Britain's best-known sportsmem, Tony Bellew. 'The Bomber' opened-up about his career highs and lows, retirement, how big-money fights really get made and when the tabloid press tried to stitch him up in a nightclub. He also talked poignantly about fatherhood, fame and growing-up in Wavertree. Not just one for fight fans, this was Tony at his raw, honest and fascinating best...as ever, he pulled no punches.

In this episode we spoke to the UK's most feared comedian AKA Frankie Allen, who went viral last year after decades touring the country as a jobbing stand-up. Frankie was joined by his manager, and son, Will for a fascinating glimpse into his life, experiences on the road and second chance at success.

In this episode we spoke to PJ Smith who is one of the biggest talents in the UK's spoken-word performance scene with the edgy character Roy. A former alcoholic, PJ told us his raw, poignant, funny and inspirational personal story. He also gives us a great insight into the increasingly must-see La Violette Societa gigs he helps host across the country. In his own words he talks about "Roy, Daddy issues, darkness, desperation, writing, Violette and all that. I do go on a bit, like." We're glad he did.

This week we spoke to Clemens Wangerin, who has been part of the games industry since 1993. After moving to Liverpool in 1997 to work at local company Psygnosis, he became Studio Director when it merged with Sony Computer Entertainment. Since then has been involved in several technology start-ups in the city. He is currently Managing Director of vTime, an innovation company focusing on Virtual Reality based in the Baltic Creative hub. He is an industry expert in games, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and mobile with a track record of leading exciting start ups, new markets and raising investment. It was a fascinating chat with someone who helped put Liverpool on the global gaming map.

We chatted with Billy Moore, whose autobiographical account of imprisonment in a Thai jail, 'A Prayer Before Dawn', was turned into a 2017 Hollywood film starring Joe Cole. Billy told us how a tough upbringing in Liverpool led to addiction and crime before he moved to Bangkok for a clean break only to fall foul of the law again. He eventually won his release by competing in prison Thai Boxing matches, and along the way witnessed murder, corruption and even briefly converted to Islam. It was a brutally raw and honest conversation with someone who has a very powerful story to tell. Enjoy!