In the Making with Jim Biddulph

In 2017, Daniel Webb made the creative decision to retain all the plastic he consumed that year. From this intrigue, a campaign grew and in 2018 he formed Everyday Plastic, an organisation that seeks to shine a light on the plastic problem through evidence-led data. Here he tells the story of how and why he began this process, sharing insights into what the organisation is doing with the information, along with some useful thoughts about how we as individuals can play our part in turning the tide on plastics. For more information check out: www.everydayplastic.org Produced by Start Again Productions Artwork by Rich Heneghan with photography by Ollie Harrop Music by Hughie Gavin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Annie Nichols is an artist who often makes and sometimes works directly with food. Having originally trained as a chef, followed by a successful career as a food stylist for film and photography, Annie followed her dream of becoming an artist in her 30's. Her work spans an array of media including drawing, performance, sculpture, and in her own words, "colouring in" to name but a few! Produced by Start Again Productions Artwork by Rich Heneghan with photography by Ollie Harrop Music by Hughie Gavin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoe Murphy is a maker of many things but tends to specialise in textiles and furniture. Her hand-drawn designs are full of narrative and entirely unique, as are the upcycled objects she often applies them to. And if that all sounds familiar, it may be because you've seen her on Money for Nothing on the BBC, but she was well ahead of the recycling curve - as we discussed during our chat. What's more, she's an all-round enthusiast for life, so this episode is well worth a listen! Produced by Start Again Productions Artwork by Rich Heneghan with photography by Ollie Harrop Music by Hughie Gavin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anyone for a pint? This week I discuss all things beer with master brewer Jonny Spanjar including what it's like to be an independent brewery, beer definitions, taste, the ancient art of making booze, and, cleaning. Now seriously, anyone for a pint!? Produced by Start Again Productions Artwork by Rich Heneghan with photography by Ollie Harrop Music by Hughie Gavin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with a colourful bang! All round wonderful human being, Marianne Shillingford, joins In the Making to talk about the joys of colour and paint. Marianne is Dulux UK Creative Director and a fountain of knowledge, passion and support for all things colour and recorded days after the launch of Dulux’s Colour Futures, which includes the infamous Colour of the Year. Ohhhh, what might it be… Produced by Start Again Productions Artwork by Rich Heneghan with photography by Ollie Harrop Music by Hughie Gavin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the last in the series, so we're going out on a song. And quite literally, because this week I'm joined by all-round music maker, Hughie Gavin. Hughie has been performing music all his life and now sings under the pseudonym Jakl as well as running Institute Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filmmaking is in Tom Shrapnel's blood, in many ways you could call it his family trade. We discuss his filmic origins along with the work that goes into making short-form moving image and the trials and tribulations of getting longer-form work made. Tom really knows his craft and this is a really insightful take on an industry that we regularly see the output of but may not fully appreciate the work that goes into making it. Produced by Start Again Productions Artwork by Rich Heneghan with photography by Ollie Harrop Music by Broke For Free Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ross Walker is a highly skilled carpenter and maker of wonderful things in wood, although he hasn't always been. We discuss his journey from fine art to carpentry via bar work and a stint in Berlin, as well as setting up studio cooperatives and taking on new training in sustainable building practices. Produced by Start Again Productions Artwork by Rich Heneghan with photography by Ollie Harrop Music by Broke For Free Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Strickson is a maker of imagery that is often political, generally pretty colourful, more often than not symmetrical but always beautiful. We discussed how she moved from office work to full-time artist along with the merits of being confident in your skills and knowing your value as an artist. Produced by Start Again Productions Artwork by Rich Heneghan with photography by Ollie Harrop Music by Broke For Free Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Whitehouse is a maker of fiction and non-fiction and with it, books...also known as an author. He offers an honest and often amusing appraisal of what it is to be a writer in an industry of rejection and shares some insights into the process of writing his most recent book, About a Son. Produced by Start Again Productions Artwork by Rich Heneghan with photography by Ollie Harrop Music by Broke For Free Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What started out as an idea for a short introduction to the podcast quickly became a much larger conversation. And what better way to start the discussions around making than to talk to the person whose going to help make it? Rachel Boot is a voice artist and sound editor, and now editor and producer of In the Making. So here we are talking about making, it. Produced by Start Again Productions Artwork by Rich Heneghan with photography by Ollie Harrop Music by Broke For Free Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.