Good Journeys with Ben Veal

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Purposeful conversations: award-winning broadcaster, journalist and writer Ben Veal shares intimate conversations with very special guests from across the globe, covering their personal, moving and honest life journeys and the lessons learned along the way.

  1. Anthony & Claire Bueno on Remembering Ghostbusters, Independent Filmmaking and American Road Trips

    29/09/2025

    Anthony & Claire Bueno on Remembering Ghostbusters, Independent Filmmaking and American Road Trips

    In this exclusive interview, Ben Veal sits down with filmmakers Anthony and Claire Bueno to explore their incredible journey documenting the legacy of Ghostbusters. From their passion for cinema to the years-long process of bringing “Cleanin’ Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters” and “Too Hot to Handle: Remembering Ghostbusters II” to life, the Buenos share the triumphs, challenges and behind-the-scenes stories that every Ghostbusters fan will love.🔥 What you’ll discover in this interview: How the Buenos first fell in love with GhostbustersThe years of research and filmmaking that went into their documentariesThe emotional and creative challenges of telling such an iconic storyWhat’s next for their filmmaking journeyWhether you’re a lifelong Ghosthead or just love independent films and documentaries this conversation offers rare insight into passion, persistence and the magic of storytelling.👉 Support both movies and find out more at: https://buenoproductions.com

    53 min
  2. The Legacy of Dr. Stuart Farrimond | In Conversation with Cherry Healey and Grace Farrimond

    07/08/2025

    The Legacy of Dr. Stuart Farrimond | In Conversation with Cherry Healey and Grace Farrimond

    Remembering Dr. Stuart Farrimond 1982-2025In this heartfelt conversation, Grace Farrimond, Cherry Healey, and Ben Veal come together to celebrate the life, legacy, and lasting impact of Dr. Stuart Farrimond — beloved husband, friend and renowned science communicator.Together, they share personal memories of Stu, reflect on his remarkable journey from medical doctor to bestselling author and TV science expert and pay tribute to his unwavering passion for making science accessible to all.This special discussion also marks the release of Stu’s fifth and final book, The Science of Flavour (published by DK Books) — a culmination of his love for food, curiosity and dedication to helping others understand the science behind everyday life.Dr. Stu was known for bestsellers like The Science of Cooking, The Science of Spice and The Science of Gardening, and for his regular appearances on BBC’s Inside the Factory, MasterChef, and Food Unwrapped. Beyond his work in science, he was a powerful advocate for brain tumour awareness and research funding following his own diagnosis in 2008.This video is a tribute to a man who inspired thousands — through his books, his voice and his unwavering positivity.🧠 Learn more about The Science of Flavour and Dr. Stu’s legacy below.🔗 Stuart Farrimond's website: https://stuartfarrimond.com🔗 Stuart Farrimond's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stuartfarrimond 🔗 Buy Dr Stu Farrimond's books: https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/dr-stuart-farrimond🔗 Donate to Dorothy House Hospice Care: https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/support-us/donate/🔗 Support Brain Tumour Research: https://braintumourresearch.org

    1h 1m
  3. Gemma Hunt: CBeebies' Swashbuckle, Burnout, Self-Respect and Finding Balance In Life

    01/07/2025

    Gemma Hunt: CBeebies' Swashbuckle, Burnout, Self-Respect and Finding Balance In Life

    Meet Gemma Hunt – beloved children’s TV presenter, author, and storyteller! You’ll recognise Gemma as the vibrant host of CBeebies’ Swashbuckle, a BAFTA-nominated adventure series that delighted young viewers for nearly a decade.From her early days as a CBBC presenter to her current work as a speaker, performer, and author of the See! Let’s Be... book series, Gemma is passionate about inspiring children through fun, faith, and imaginative storytelling.In this episode of Good Journeys with Ben Veal, Gemma shares her pathway through the media, her love for creative play, and how she uses her platform to promote diversity, kindness, and confidence in kids.Mum, mentor, and pirate performer, Gemma’s joy is infectious and her mission is clear: to bring light, laughter and love to families everywhere.

    48 min
  4. Professor Lucy Easthope: Life-Changing Lessons For Coping With Crisis

    20/06/2025

    Professor Lucy Easthope: Life-Changing Lessons For Coping With Crisis

    How do you cope in a crisis?What does it really mean to plan for the unimaginable?How do we begin to rebuild when everything has changed?And what’s it like to carry the weight of other people’s grief, while still finding space for our own? Professor Lucy Easthope is the UK’s leading authority on disaster recovery and emergency planning. When the world shifts suddenly — whether through natural disasters, terrorist attacks or global crises — she’s one of the first people called to help communities, governments, and families navigate the hardest moments of their lives. In her beautiful and deeply moving new book, Come What May, Lucy shares the human stories behind disaster recovery — the quiet, complex, and compassionate work that so often goes unseen. It’s a book about loss, about resilience, and about what it really means to stand alongside people when everything they know has fallen away.

    45 min
  5. Dr. Stuart Farrimond — Writer, Presenter, Science Educator

    12/05/2025

    Dr. Stuart Farrimond — Writer, Presenter, Science Educator

    Dr. Stuart Farrimond’s journey is not only one of personal resilience in the face of a life-altering brain tumour diagnosis but it is also a story of innovation and education in the field of science communication. Today, he is known for his bestselling books — including The Science of Cooking, The Science of Spice, and The Science of Gardening — which break down complex scientific ideas into accessible, practical knowledge. As a regular expert on television programs such as BBC’s Inside the Factory, MasterChef, and Food Unwrapped, he brings clarity, curiosity, and enthusiasm to everything he does.Beyond his contributions to science communication, Stuart Farrimond is also a passionate advocate for brain tumour awareness and research funding. His work educates, inspires and bridges the gap between science and everyday life.Join us as we explore the remarkable life and career of Dr. Stuart Farrimond — a truly inspiring individual who has reshaped the way we understand the world through science.🔗 Learn more: https://stuartfarrimond.com🔗 Buy Dr Stu Farrimond's books: https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/...🔗 Donate to Dorothy House Hospice Care: https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/suppo...🔗 Support Brain Tumour Research: https://braintumourresearch.orgVideo produced by Loretz Visuals and Tall Oak Productions for Second Mountain Comms.

    28 min
  6. 042 | Julie Casson on The Story Behind Die Smiling: The Sorrows and Joys of a Journey to Dignitas

    29/03/2025

    042 | Julie Casson on The Story Behind Die Smiling: The Sorrows and Joys of a Journey to Dignitas

    Author and blogger Julie Casson joins Good Journeys with Ben Veal to talk about 'Die Smiling’, a highly personal and emotional memoir that details her late husband Nigel’s journey from diagnosis of motor neurone disease to his death, ten years later, at Dignitas.Enjoy episode 042 of the award-winning Good Journeys show: this purposeful conversation is out now, just for you.

    51 min
  7. 041 | Singer-Songwriter Flamy Grant on Religious Trauma, Topping The Country Charts and Journeying With Self-Identity

    03/02/2025

    041 | Singer-Songwriter Flamy Grant on Religious Trauma, Topping The Country Charts and Journeying With Self-Identity

    Flamy Grant is a shame-slaying, hip-swaying, chart-topping drag queen, powerhouse vocalist and award-winning songwriter from North Carolina. Flamy’s incredible music blends country, folk, gospel and roots influences to deliver a theatrical, therapeutic, and wholly original experience of intrepid storytelling, all shared through the evocative art of drag. Nominated for Artist of the Year in 2025’s International Folk Music Awards, Flamy Grant joins Good Journeys with Ben Veal for episode 041 of the award-winning show. This purposeful conversation is out now, just for you. This is Good Journeys with Ben Veal: https://youtu.be/dgtlB8_KfKg Prefer to listen to purposeful conversations instead? Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2trffd5s Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/9n2jpt3m Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/vsn2zy75 Connect with the show on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodjourneyspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndmountainuk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms Website: https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk Second Mountain Comms: The purpose-driven independent consultancy, helping good people do good since 2020.

    1 hr
  8. 040 | Rachel Miller on Rachel Miller on Communicating Purpose, Journeying With Neurodiversity and Inspiring Others

    28/01/2025

    040 | Rachel Miller on Rachel Miller on Communicating Purpose, Journeying With Neurodiversity and Inspiring Others

    Rachel Miller is an internationally recognised authority on Internal Communication and the author of new book Internal Communication Strategy. A former journalist with over 20 years’ comms experience, Rachel advises many of the world’s best-known companies through her consulting business, All Things IC. A Chartered PR Practitioner, Fellow of the Institute of Internal Communication and Chartered Institute of Public Relations, Rachel is a keynote speaker and the host of the Candid Comms podcast host, and in 2020 was awarded the Chartered Institute of Public Relations' President's Medal for distinguished service to PR.  Rachel Miller joins Good Journeys with Ben Veal for episode 040 of the award-winning show. This purposeful conversation is out now, just for you. This is Good Journeys with Ben Veal: https://youtu.be/dgtlB8_KfKg Prefer to listen to purposeful conversations instead? Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2trffd5s Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/9n2jpt3m Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/vsn2zy75 Connect with the show on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodjourneyspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndmountainuk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms Website: https://www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk Second Mountain Comms: The purpose-driven independent consultancy, helping good people do good since 2020.

    57 min
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Purposeful conversations: award-winning broadcaster, journalist and writer Ben Veal shares intimate conversations with very special guests from across the globe, covering their personal, moving and honest life journeys and the lessons learned along the way.

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  • Creator
    Second Mountain Comms
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Good Journeys with Ben Veal