Cutting Close Podcast

Ryan Hardwick

Cutting Close is a podcast that dives deep into the everyday moments we often overlook, exploring mental health, navigating life with Tourette's, and finding strength in connection—with a bit of humour and honesty along the way.

Episodes

  1. Cutting Close: Getting to know Bella Roberts (bella_does_editing) EP.8

    19h ago

    Cutting Close: Getting to know Bella Roberts (bella_does_editing) EP.8

    This week on Cutting Close, Josh Hughes and Caolan Carney-Slee are joined by content creator and editor Bella Roberts for a fun and honest chat about life behind the camera, breaking into the film industry, and the journey that led her to where she is today. In this episode, Bella opens up about living with her condition and how it has affected her and some of the challenges she's faced while building a career in a competitive creative industry. She shares her experiences of getting started in film and content creation, the lessons she's learned along the way, and what it really takes to make a living doing what you love. The conversation also looks at Bella's work as a content creator, the opportunities it has brought her, and some of the incredible people she's met throughout her career—including the unforgettable experience of meeting Steven Spielberg. As always, the episode isn't all serious. The boys keep things light with plenty of laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and a quick-fire round of questions that lead to some unexpected answers and hilarious moments. It's a fun, relaxed episode packed with filmmaking stories, content creation insights, plenty of banter, and a look into Bella's unique journey so far and for what's to come! Let us know your favourite part of the episode and what question you would've asked Bella. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3UeWfKPanOEfoAW49NPBAc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cutting-close-podcast/id1890005982 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cuttingclosepodcast/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCZbTQiu9ZsjvwPauc3_ZISw Follow the hosts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetourettesbarber/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pnky_barber/ Follow Bella: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bella_does_editing/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bella_does_editing YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@bella_does_editing YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CuttingClosePod 📩 Contact: cuttingclosepod@gmail.com

    1h 11m
  2. Cutting Close: One Last Haircut Before The Stag! EP.7

    Jun 18

    Cutting Close: One Last Haircut Before The Stag! EP.7

    This week on Cutting Close, Josh Hughes and Caolan Carney-Slee switch things up as Josh sits in the chair and Caolan takes the clippers to give him a fresh trim. In this episode, Josh leads the conversation, asking Caolan a quickfire round of questions about funny moments from his life—short stories from travels, random experiences, and other adventures. As they chat, the boys also look back on some of their favourite moments from previous episodes, sharing behind-the-scenes stories that never made it to camera. With Josh’s stag do just around the corner, they dive into the plans, expectations, and all the things that could go wrong before the big weekend. The episode also brings back Client Confessions, as the boys dive into anonymous submissions, sharing their honest reactions, advice, and plenty of laughs. Whoever confessed this story, were still wondering why he told us! It’s a fun, nostalgic episode full of barber shop banter, stag do talk, and the return of one of the podcast’s favourite segments. Let us know your favourite moment from the episode and whether you’d like to see more Client Confessions in future episodes. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3UeWfKPanOEfoAW49NPBAc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cutting-close-podcast/id1890005982 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cuttingclosepodcast/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cuttingclosepod Follow the hosts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetourettesbarber/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pnky_barber/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CuttingClosePod 📩 Contact: cuttingclosepod@gmail.com

    41 min
  3. Cutting Close: Getting to know Evie Meg (thistrippyhippie) EP.6

    Jun 4

    Cutting Close: Getting to know Evie Meg (thistrippyhippie) EP.6

    This week on Cutting Close, Josh Hughes and Caolan Carney-Slee are joined by content creator and podcast host Evie Meg, better known as This Trippy Hippie. Over the last decade, Evie has built a huge online following by sharing her experiences of living with Tourette’s syndrome and helping to raise awareness around the condition. In this episode, the boys sit down with Evie for a relaxed but honest conversation about life with Tourette’s, the challenges that come with it, and the common misconceptions people still have. Evie shares her experiences, how she navigates everyday life, and what she’s learned from living with the condition in the public eye. It’s a high-energy, unpredictable episode in the studio, with Josh and Evie’s Tourette’s bouncing off each other throughout, creating a loud and genuinely hilarious conversation from start to finish. Caolan does his best to keep things on track, but as always, it quickly goes off in all directions. They also talk about Evie’s past 10 years online, how things have evolved over time, and the impact her openness has had on the people who watch her content. It’s a funny, chaotic and feel-good episode with loads of moments, and we’re buzzing for you to watch it. Let us know your favourite part of the episode and what questions you would’ve asked Evie. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3UeWfKPanOEfoAW49NPBAc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cutting-close-podcast/id1890005982 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cuttingclosepodcast/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCZbTQiu9ZsjvwPauc3_ZISw Follow the hosts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetourettesbarber/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pnky_barber/ Follow Evie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eviemeg/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thistrippyhippie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thistrippyhippie ⁨@thistrippyhippie⁩   YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CuttingClosePod 📩 Contact: cuttingclosepod@gmail.com

    1h 6m
  4. Cutting Close: Getting to know Tom Kerridge EP.5

    May 21

    Cutting Close: Getting to know Tom Kerridge EP.5

    This week on Cutting Close, Josh Hughes and Caolan Carney-Slee are joined by chef, author and TV personality Tom Kerridge. From running Michelin-starred restaurants to working alongside Marcus Rashford, helping tackle food poverty across the UK, Tom’s built a career that goes far beyond the kitchen. In this episode, the boys sit down with Tom for a proper honest conversation about the pressure of working in the food industry, the reality of addiction, mental health, and how intense kitchen culture can affect people behind the scenes. But as always with Cutting Close, it’s not all serious — there’s plenty of laughs throughout, stories from the industry, and the usual chaos from Josh and Caolan trying to hold it together. Tom opens up about where his love for cooking started, the challenges he’s faced throughout his career, and what’s inspired him to keep pushing forward. The conversation also touches on the importance of helping others, creating opportunities through food, and using your platform to make a real difference. It’s a funny, honest and genuinely inspiring episode with one of the biggest names in British cooking, and we’re buzzing for you to hear it. Let us know your favourite part of the episode and what questions you would’ve asked Tom. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3UeWfKPanOEfoAW49NPBAc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cutting-close-podcast/id1890005982 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cuttingclosepodcast/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCZbTQiu9ZsjvwPauc3_ZISw Follow the hosts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetourettesbarber/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pnky_barber/ Follow Tom: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheftomkerridge/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCZbTQiu9ZsjvwPauc3_ZISw  📩 Contact: cuttingclosepod@gmail.com

    1h 14m
  5. Cutting Close: Getting to know Rosie Matheson EP.4

    Apr 23

    Cutting Close: Getting to know Rosie Matheson EP.4

    This week on Cutting Close, Josh Hughes and Caolan Carney-Slee are joined by their first-ever guest, photographer Rosie Matheson. Rosie has worked with some huge names, including Rita Ora, Loyle Carner and the iconic Pamela Anderson. This one’s a big moment for the pod, and the boys sit down with Rosie for a proper chat, getting into how she started, what it’s really like working in the industry, and what’s next for her. They ask the questions everyone actually wants to hear and make Rosie feel at home, and catch the vibe of the pod we're creating. (Caolan trying not to laugh, as usual). Rosie talks about picking up a camera for the first time, building real trust with the people she works with, and the relationships she’s developed along the way. It’s an easy, honest conversation with some great moments throughout. We’re buzzing for you to hear this one. Let us know what you think and what you would’ve asked her. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3UeWfKPanOEfoAW49NPBAc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cutting-close-podcast/id1890005982 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cuttingclosepodcast/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCZbTQiu9ZsjvwPauc3_ZISw Follow the hosts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetourettesbarber/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pnky_barber/ Follow Rosie's page: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rosie_matheson/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCZbTQiu9ZsjvwPauc3_ZISw 📩 Contact: cuttingclosepod@gmail.com

    47 min

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Cutting Close is a podcast that dives deep into the everyday moments we often overlook, exploring mental health, navigating life with Tourette's, and finding strength in connection—with a bit of humour and honesty along the way.

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