Prelude

Prelude Audio

Welcome to the Prelude Podcast! Prelude is a series of personal stories told by people from all walks of life. In each episode, our guests share their experiences and the important moments that have shaped their perspective on the world. From the heroic to the everyday, the hilarious to the tragic, Prelude explores the moments that make up our lives, what it means to be human and what we can learn by listening to each other's stories. You can find transcriptions of our episodes at preludeaudio.com.

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  1. 2021. 04. 13.

    #9 - Crossing to the Other Side of Fear

    In this episode, we discuss bravery, self-confidence and finding your own place in the world with our guest Amma Gyan.   We often see bravery in other people quicker than we can recognise our own courage. Amma shares her journey of self-discovery, overcoming her fears of public speaking and how she has grown on the way. You can check out Amma’s jewellery and accessory designs at Wear-Me.co.uk,  read more thoughts from Amma on her blog and follow Amma on Twitter @MebyAmmaGyan. Please subscribe to Prelude to keep up-to-date on all our episodes and content. If you'd like to get in touch with us directly, just follow and contact us through our social media channels: Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

    48분

  2. 2021. 02. 19.

    #8 - The Sound of Life

    In this episode, Prelude features Kiff McManus, an award-winning sound recordist who has worked on some of the most notable TV productions that have graced our screens over the last couple of decades. This is a story that looks at the journey of life through the lens of resilience and adaptability, exploring the mindset needed to tap into our known and unknown abilities, by training and retraining our mind, body and sometimes our whole way of being, in response to life-changing experiences. We advise listener discretion as some medical procedures are described in detail throughout the episode. You can see more on Kiff’s works here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1629413/ Please subscribe to Prelude to keep up-to-date on all our episodes and content. If you'd like to get in touch with us directly, just follow and contact us through our social media channels: Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

    1시간 11분

  3. 2021. 01. 21.

    #7 - Wobbling About and Branching Out

    In this episode of Prelude we feature Dom Smith, a journalist by trade and a creative entrepreneur by nature. Dom talks us through his on-going journey, full of life experiences around creating opportunities for himself and for others.  Through his story, we also learn about the importance of building and keeping life-long personal and professional networks. Dom has pushed the boundaries of business and creativity in and around an alternative music and culture scene, but ultimately he highlights the importance of pursuing a balanced lifestyle through self-awareness and personal wellbeing. Through Dom’s story, you might just stop and think about what success looks like and what happiness truly means to you. You can find out more about Dom by following both Soundsphere Mag and WARO on facebook. Wobbling About And Rocking Out Soundsphere Mag Notable mentions (others mentioned by Dom during the episode) Mike and Jay of Inkblot:  https://inkblotfilms.co.uk/ Shane Bratby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G95H5_PIYM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-MB6nEXfwE Please subscribe to Prelude to keep up-to-date on all our episodes and content. If you'd like to get in touch with us directly, just follow and contact us through our social media channels: Facebook Instagram YouTube

    1시간 3분

  4. 2020. 12. 06.

    #6 - Using Stories to Strengthen Bonds

    In this episode of Prelude, we feature Minnie Birch, a folk singer that teaches music technology within a male prison. Minnie shares her story of a family love of music and storytelling, her planned route to get into the realm of publishing and the astonishing change of career she took whilst following her passions. Minnie speaks of her experience of introducing a scheme called 'Storybook Dads’ to a prison.   Storybook dads is a charity that helps over 5000 prisoners a year to record bedtime stories for their children. She shares her perspective on being a female teacher within a male prison, opens up about her experiences of helping to create, as well as salvage, family bonds with storytelling. Minnie also emphasises the importance of music to help rehabilitate offenders. This is a story about being brave enough to start up new things if they aren’t currently available, being humble enough to learn new things from the people that surround you and ultimately, of following your heart through the strangest of places. You can find our more about Minnie by following her on any of her social profiles below. Minnie Birch - Spotify Minnie Birch - Twitter Minnie Birch - Instagram Please subscribe to Prelude to keep up-to-date on all our episodes and content. If you'd like to get in touch with us directly, just follow and contact us through our social media channels: Facebook Instagram YouTube

    42분

  5. 2020. 11. 20.

    #5 - Be Careful What You Wish For

    In this episode of Prelude, we feature Andy Rogers from Brighton. Andy shares with us a story of self-discovery, about the upbringing he knew about, and what he later found out by absolute chance. Previously an owner and operator of a string of successful nightclubs across the UK, Andy then delves into a change of scene prompted by sudden instinct and recreating himself and his path, all driven by necessity. This is a story about the mindset needed to absorb the surprises that can sometimes be thrown our way,  and the tenacity required to make life changes and adjustments.  Please subscribe to Prelude to keep up-to-date on all our episodes and content. If you'd like to get in touch with us directly, just follow and contact us through our social media channels: Facebook Instagram YouTube

    26분

  6. 2020. 11. 07.

    #4 - Grenfell: Response and Recovery

    In this episode of Prelude, we feature Ricky Nuttall, who was one of around 250 firefighters involved in the rescue efforts at the Grenfell Tower fire on the 14th June 2017.  This was the worst residential fire in the UK since World War II.  It claimed the lives of 72 residents, injured over 70, and is still subject to an ongoing public enquiry.  Ricky offers us a rare account of the rescue mission at Grenfell. He starts his story by speaking about the day-to-day physical and psychological demands of being a firefighter, explaining the importance of endurance and adaptability, which he paints on the canvas of his upbringing and teenage years. Following his account of the events at Grenfell, Ricky walks us through a very intimate journey of his personal struggle with PTSD and depression following the fire. We would like to warn listeners that this story contains upsetting descriptions of the Grenfell disaster,  so listener discretion is advised. If you would like to contact us about this episode or have been affected by anything in Ricky’s story, please send us a direct message via any of our social profiles: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn The Firefighter film (Referenced in Ricky's story): https://bit.ly/329JmVI

    1시간 49분

  7. 2020. 10. 23.

    #3 - It Defines Me, But Doesn't Confine Me

    Welcome to the Prelude podcast! In this episode, Sulaiman, a disabled entrepreneur and activist, shares his perspective on how society overlooks disabled people.  He opens up about his childhood diagnosis with muscular dystrophy, experiences within the education and healthcare systems in the UK and the US, the overlooked creativity of disabled people, ableism and the pros and cons of social media in his world. You can find out more about Sulaiman's work and his company at www.thisability.co and find him on Instagram and Twitter as @MrSulaimanKhan. Please subscribe to Prelude to keep up-to-date on all our episodes and content. If you'd like to get in touch with us directly, just follow and contact us through our social media channels: Facebook Instagram YouTube

    46분

  8. 2020. 10. 09.

    #2 - I'll Never Get To Know Him

    Welcome to the Prelude podcast! In this episode, Ali - a football development coach from Greater London - tells his story.  He opens up about his suburban childhood upbringing and a sudden shift to council estate life, coaching and mentoring teenagers through football, and helping strangers in need. He shares his passionate views on gang culture and the enduring tragedy of knife crime across the UK (which has claimed 256 lives between March 2019 and March 2020) - all through the lens of a life-changing moment for him. SUBSCRIBE to Prelude to keep up-to-date on all our episodes and content. And if you'd like to get in touch with us directly, follow us on our social media channels: Facebook Instagram YouTube

    59분

  9. 2020. 10. 03.

    #1 - Welcome to Prelude

    Welcome to the Prelude Podcast! In this introduction, Maan, Heidi and Matt speak about what you can expect to hear on Prelude.  They explain why listening to people's stories is more important now than ever and give their perspective on society's current trouble with listening to different points of view. In this episode, the Prelude Podcast touches on the art of listening, becoming aware of personal bias, active empathy, the importance of seeking out diverse perspectives, becoming comfortable with disagreeing, the dangers of social media, the pressures towards political polarisation, the value of sharing personal stories, the historical importance of storytelling, the mental health benefits of recognising shared experience and why now is the right time for a podcast like Prelude. You can find a full transcript of this episode at preludeaudio.com.

    16분
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Welcome to the Prelude Podcast! Prelude is a series of personal stories told by people from all walks of life. In each episode, our guests share their experiences and the important moments that have shaped their perspective on the world. From the heroic to the everyday, the hilarious to the tragic, Prelude explores the moments that make up our lives, what it means to be human and what we can learn by listening to each other's stories. You can find transcriptions of our episodes at preludeaudio.com.

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