Awesomely Off-Topic: Books, Brands, Business and Everything Else We’re Not Supposed to Say Out Loud

Taz Thornton and Asha Clearwater
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🎙️ Awesomely Off-Topic is the podcast that dives headfirst into the business of being brilliantly, messily, unapologetically you. Hosted by award-winning speaker trainer and business and personal empowerment coach Taz Thornton, alongside publishing powerhouse, book mentor and content coach Asha Clearwater – expect bold conversations about building a business and life that actually fits you, not the other way round. We’ll talk personal brand, visibility without the ick, microbooks with major impact, ADHD-friendly approaches, messy launches, business flops, spiritual sidequests and all the stuff no one told you you were allowed to say out loud. We’re doing this on a shoestring – raw, unedited and totally unscripted. No fancy studio, no big budget, no gatekeeping. Just hit record and go. Real talk. Tangents. Swearing (probably). Useful insights. And a whole lot of permission to do it your way. It’s chaos. It’s clarity. It’s Awesomely Off-Topic.

  1. 🎙️ BONUS EPISODE: Erm, Hello New People!

    23H AGO

    🎙️ BONUS EPISODE: Erm, Hello New People!

    We woke up this morning and something slightly weird had happened… there were a lot more of you here than there were a few days ago. So if you’ve just found us, this is a quick hello. We talk books, brands, business… and quite a lot of things we probably shouldn’t say out loud. This episode was recorded in the car on the way to see Taz’s mum in hospital, so expect tangents, traffic cones, red kites, and absolutely no editing whatsoever. If you’re new here - you’re very welcome. Something you’d love us to know? Send us a message - we’d love to hear from you. Support the show ✨ Unfiltered. Unedited. Awesomely Off-Topic. New episodes every Tuesday. Follow us on Instagram for more rants, rambles and random brilliance:  👋 @thetazthornton + @ashaclearwater

    13 min
  2. 🎙️ Episode 2: The First Time Someone Paid For Our Brains

    6D AGO

    🎙️ Episode 2: The First Time Someone Paid For Our Brains

    Do you remember the first time someone paid you for what’s in your head… not what’s in your hands? In this episode, we rewind to the messy, brilliant, slightly chaotic beginnings of getting paid for our brains. From £45 “I’ll charge you for my time then” moments… to kitchen table strategy sessions… to building a business off the back of relationships, reputation and being brave enough to ask. We talk about: The shift from “can I pick your brain?” to “here’s my rate”Why most people underestimate what they actually knowHow one small opportunity can open doors you didn’t even know existedWhat working with celebrities really taught us (hint: they’re just people)The power of relationships, referrals, and doing things properlyAnd why asking the question you’re scared to ask changes everythingIf you’ve ever thought, who am I to charge for this? This one’s for you. Something you’d love us to know? Send us a message - we’d love to hear from you. Support the show ✨ Unfiltered. Unedited. Awesomely Off-Topic. New episodes every Tuesday. Follow us on Instagram for more rants, rambles and random brilliance:  👋 @thetazthornton + @ashaclearwater

    52 min
  3. 🎙️ Episode 1: Before The Books and Businesses

    MAR 24

    🎙️ Episode 1: Before The Books and Businesses

    Welcome to season 2. This time, we’re bringing a bit more shape to the chaos - starting by going right back to where it all began. Before the books, the businesses and the podcast, we were both young journalists learning fast in local newsrooms. In this episode, we talk about the lessons that stayed with us - writing hooks, interviewing people, working to deadlines, spotting spin, standing your ground and learning how to communicate with people from every walk of life. It’s a look back at the roots of what we do now, with plenty of newsroom memories, banter and a few thinking points to take away. Something you’d love us to know? Send us a message - we’d love to hear from you. Support the show ✨ Unfiltered. Unedited. Awesomely Off-Topic. New episodes every Tuesday. Follow us on Instagram for more rants, rambles and random brilliance:  👋 @thetazthornton + @ashaclearwater

    52 min
  4. BONUS EPISODE: St-st-studio

    MAR 20

    BONUS EPISODE: St-st-studio

    For your second BONUS episode between seasons, Taz and Asha share exciting plans for the future of Awesomely Off-Topic. Thanks so much for all your support so far - you rock! Something you’d love us to know? Send us a message - we’d love to hear from you. Support the show ✨ Unfiltered. Unedited. Awesomely Off-Topic. New episodes every Tuesday. Follow us on Instagram for more rants, rambles and random brilliance:  👋 @thetazthornton + @ashaclearwater

    14 min
  5. BONUS EPISODE: Wild In Greece 2

    MAR 19

    BONUS EPISODE: Wild In Greece 2

    The one we recorded in the shadow of the Acropolis, on a balmy evening in Athens. We meant to upload this way earluer - it was recorded in September 2025, but hey, better late than never! Enjoy x Something you’d love us to know? Send us a message - we’d love to hear from you. Support the show ✨ Unfiltered. Unedited. Awesomely Off-Topic. New episodes every Tuesday. Follow us on Instagram for more rants, rambles and random brilliance:  👋 @thetazthornton + @ashaclearwater

    31 min
  6. 🎙️ Episode 40: Is This The End?

    MAR 17

    🎙️ Episode 40: Is This The End?

    When we started Awesomely Off-Topic, we had no studio, no production team, and absolutely no idea what we were doing. What we did have was a couple of microphones, a stubborn belief that podcasting shouldn’t cost a fortune, and the willingness to figure it out as we went along. Forty episodes later, we’ve recorded in offices, cars, woodlands, and anywhere else we could make it work. We’ve upgraded our kit, made plenty of rookie mistakes, and discovered that sometimes the best moments are the ones you never planned. In this Season One finale we look back at what we’ve learned along the way – from the technical mishaps to the unexpected listener messages that made us realise the show was reaching far further than we ever imagined. We talk about the laughter, the lessons, and the strange places people have told us they listen to the podcast… including supermarket aisles and train platforms. We also share what’s coming next: new guests, improved audio, a growing podcast community, and the upcoming book Podcasting on a Shoestring. So… is this the end? Not even close. It’s simply the end of Season One – and the beginning of the next chapter. Something you’d love us to know? Send us a message - we’d love to hear from you. Support the show ✨ Unfiltered. Unedited. Awesomely Off-Topic. New episodes every Tuesday. Follow us on Instagram for more rants, rambles and random brilliance:  👋 @thetazthornton + @ashaclearwater

    48 min
  7. 🎙️ Episode 39: Is ADHD A Superpower?

    MAR 10

    🎙️ Episode 39: Is ADHD A Superpower?

    Episode 39 - ADHD: Superpower, Disability… or Both? Is ADHD a superpower… or a disability? It’s a question that keeps popping up online, and every time it does the internet seems to split into camps. Some people argue that calling ADHD a superpower minimises the very real struggles people face. Others say recognising the gifts that can come with it helps them stop seeing themselves as broken. In this penultimate episode of the season, we dive into the messy middle of that conversation. We talk about the realities of living and working with ADHD - executive function struggles, time blindness, overwhelm, burnout and those moments where the smallest task somehow turns into a mountain. We also explore the other side of the experience: hyperfocus, creativity, intuition, pattern spotting and the ability to dive deep into something that genuinely matters. Along the way we unpack things like late diagnosis, masking, the scaffolding many people build just to stay organised, and the crash that can come after days of high-energy “peopling”. We also ask a question that stopped us both in our tracks: If someone could wave a magic wand and make you neurotypical tomorrow… would you do it? As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Do you see ADHD as a superpower, a disability, both… or something else entirely? Something you’d love us to know? Send us a message - we’d love to hear from you. Support the show ✨ Unfiltered. Unedited. Awesomely Off-Topic. New episodes every Tuesday. Follow us on Instagram for more rants, rambles and random brilliance:  👋 @thetazthornton + @ashaclearwater

    37 min
  8. 🎙️ Episode 38: Out In The Wild

    MAR 3

    🎙️ Episode 38: Out In The Wild

    WE'RE OUT IN THE WILD - AND YOU'RE COMING WITH US! We've been banging on about the importance of 'Inspiration Days' for yonks and, this week, we've decided to bring you along for the experience. We have our posh new microphones (though there was a bit of a technical panic when we realised we'd forgotten the adaptor, plus we need to remember not to get too close while we're recording - apologies for occasional reverb!), our walking shoes, open minds, water and an inhaler... just in case! :D There's some uphill heavy breathing, an abundance of gorgeous wildlife and plenty of chat about everything from AI to writers' block, using descriptive language on podcasts to what makes a good hug. Listen carefully... you might hear red kites, buzzards and even the occasional woodpecker. Something you’d love us to know? Send us a message - we’d love to hear from you. Support the show ✨ Unfiltered. Unedited. Awesomely Off-Topic. New episodes every Tuesday. Follow us on Instagram for more rants, rambles and random brilliance:  👋 @thetazthornton + @ashaclearwater

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🎙️ Awesomely Off-Topic is the podcast that dives headfirst into the business of being brilliantly, messily, unapologetically you. Hosted by award-winning speaker trainer and business and personal empowerment coach Taz Thornton, alongside publishing powerhouse, book mentor and content coach Asha Clearwater – expect bold conversations about building a business and life that actually fits you, not the other way round. We’ll talk personal brand, visibility without the ick, microbooks with major impact, ADHD-friendly approaches, messy launches, business flops, spiritual sidequests and all the stuff no one told you you were allowed to say out loud. We’re doing this on a shoestring – raw, unedited and totally unscripted. No fancy studio, no big budget, no gatekeeping. Just hit record and go. Real talk. Tangents. Swearing (probably). Useful insights. And a whole lot of permission to do it your way. It’s chaos. It’s clarity. It’s Awesomely Off-Topic.

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