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We’ve had a BLAST bringing you Series 3 of Hope & Anchor, and for those of you itching for more, we’ve got a final little shot of goodness for you…
If you could be a fly on the wall, privy to the unreleased moments, this episode is what you’d hear - cats owning their owners, dream podcast guests, Trey’s choral upbringing, and having two funerals…
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It’s the grand finale of Series 3, and last (but certainly not least) to grace our guest’s chair is the monolithic master of maths and drag alike, Kyne Santos!
An iconic figure featured on the first season of Canada’s Drag Race, Kyne takes us on his enlightening journey of self-discovery, the STEM field’s acceptance of queer people, and maths’ unlikely link with drag.
While Trey sadly can’t join us to wrap up the series, Jaz is accompanied by a lovely, familiar voice - episode 1’s fantastic guest, Gemma Oaten! Join us to wrap up Series 3 in style…
This episode covers:
The Drag Race experience, and lessons learned from going home secondA link between the worlds of mathematics & makeupRuPaul’s role in bringing drag to the forefrontThe healing power of the seaKyne’s coming out story and relationship with his parentsJoin the Hope & Anchor community, follow the show and reach out to the hosts - we'd love to hear your thoughts, stories and feedback!
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Welcome back y’all to Hope & Anchor, and this week to a previously unseen episode from the vault with such an uplifting personality, Debbie Young-Somers!
As we learn in this delightful episode of the podcast, Debbie is a community rabbi, lives by a theology of humility, and once was a Jason Donovan stan.
Join us this week to dive into what a ‘spiritual atheist’ means, conversations with the dead, & synagogues in the ULEZ.
This episode covers:
‘Conversations Against Mundanity’ tackling our celebrity crushesThe spiritual spectrumWhat it means to be a spiritual atheistOur relationship with the deadResistance to change and the ULEZJoin the Hope & Anchor community, follow the show and reach out to the hosts - we'd love to hear your thoughts, stories and feedback!
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From the darkest of times shine the brightest of lights - truly putting the ‘hope’ in Hope & Anchor, Lucy Easthope is an Author, Emergency Planner, and this week’s amazing guest on the podcast!
She’s advised on nearly every major disaster in the last 20 years, and she thinks beyond the unthinkable to bring healing after chaos. 
Join us for an uplifting outlook on disaster, the effect of art on dementia, Phillip Schofield starting a conversation on workplace culture, the ‘Death Cafe’ movement, and so much more!
This episode covers:
How Hillsborough inspired Lucy to help those in needLiving with a job centred around disasterThe complicated role of rituals & religion in disaster responseWhether we’re truly prepared for aliens or zombiesHow absorbing art can help those with dementiaJoin the Hope & Anchor community, follow the show and reach out to the hosts - we'd love to hear your thoughts, stories and feedback!
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Welcome back, one & all, to Hope & Anchor - this week returning with an episode which truly has the X-Factor…
Since winning the show 14 years ago, the wonderful Joe McElderry has traced a path through a career in the limelight, which brings its fair share of gripes with the glory.
Joe opens up about fame, the dating game, music’s spiritual connection, and we weigh in on conflict, embroidery, and the correct way to enter a parking space.
This episode covers:
Life in the public eyeGetting honest about breaking the lawSpiritual connection through musicThe inspirational guidance of George MichaelWhether dating apps are the death of romanceHow we should deal with conflictJoin the Hope & Anchor community, follow the show and reach out to the hosts - we'd love to hear your thoughts, stories and feedback!
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Over 2 million people in the UK live with blindness, and few could bring a more hilarious spin on living their entire life without sight as the incredible David Eagle!
A blind comedian & folk musician, David lost his sight at 9 months, and beyond his side-splitting perspective on life with visual impairment, there’s so much richness in his story.
Join us on Hope & Anchor as Trey & Jaz chime in with David on the controversial SATs papers, Beyonce’s inclusive toilets, and the transgressive power of Eurovision.
This episode covers:
Life with blindness, and how it feeds into his hilarious comedy routinesThe spiritual collectiveness of singing togetherFamilies staying strong amid SATs stressesBeyonce’s team creating inclusive toilets on tourThoughts on the peaceful, transgressive nature of EurovisionJoin the Hope & Anchor community, follow the show and reach out to the hosts - we'd love to hear your thoughts, stories and feedback!
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