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The Place You Call HomeS02E10: Hackney in Flux with Richard YeboahIn this series finale, Denean speaks to Richard Yeboah about the hopes for housing in London post-election, his upbringing in Hackney and his book about the changes that a Labour government and large scale regeneration bought to the area in the nineties. Don't forget to rate and subscribe!--Show InfoMusic: Retrograde by LunarehInstagram and X/Twitter for the show:@TPYCHPODtpychpod@gmail.comSummer on The Estate - Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y-UhnD8opY&list=PLbRtYVdPDdco_v0U-iZBUOZ-1PEaWMYfQ
2024-07-251h 05The Place You Call HomeS0209: Roots and Revival with Jools WalkerIn this episode of The Place You Call Home, Jools Walker and Denean discuss Jools' childhood in Canning Town and Archway, how Jools feels about the ongoing changes in Canning Town and the power of gardening.Show InfoMusic - Retrograde by LunarehTwitter and Instagram:@TPYCHPODemail: tpychpod@gmail.comGuest Info https://joolswalker.co.uk/about-jools https://joolswalker.co.uk/substackInstagram: @ladyveloYou can buy Jools' book Back in the Frame here: https://uk.bookshop.org...
2024-07-1650 minThe Place You Call HomeS02E08: Embracing Change with Petal SalahiIn this episode of *The Place You Call Home* podcast, Denean speaks to Petal Salahi, an artist with a fascinating journey. Growing up in Hackney, Petal developed a deep love for art and culture. Her adventurous spirit then led her to the beautiful island of Bali, where she immersed herself in its rich traditions and serene landscapes. Now, Petal has found a new sanctuary in a charming flat in Enfield, where she lives with her beloved cat, Astro. Join me as Petal shares her experiences of adapting to different environments, how these places have influenced her, and what "home"...
2024-07-0939 minThe Place You Call HomeS0207:Terraced Treasures with Matt RobertsIn this episode, architectural historian Matt Roberts shares stories of his Bromley childhood and his current home in Cambridge. We explore his views on making a place feel like home when you are renting, romanticizing older architectural styles and we touch briefly on Agas. Show InfoMusic: Retrograde by LunarehInstagram and X/Twitter for the show:@TPYCHPODGuest InfoInstagram: MatthewLloydRTwitter: MatthewLloydRPodcasts: "Architectural History"Matthew also edits: https://aboutbuildingsandcities.org/ Hosted on Acast. See...
2024-07-0246 minThe Place You Call HomeS02E06: From Tides to Tribulations with Phin HarperIn this episode Phin Harper talks about their unique journey from living on a houseboat in London to establishing a new life on the VanBrugh Estate in Greenwich. Phin shares the difficulties of living on a houseboat and then transitioning to a more grounded lifestyle in Greenwich. Phin delves into the joys and challenges of building a tight-knit community on the VanBrugh Estate.Show InfoMusic: Retrograde by LunarehInstagram and X/Twitter for the show:@TPYCHPODGuest InfoInstagram: Architecture of RepairTwitter: PhinHarper
2024-06-2535 minThe Place You Call HomeS02E05 - Home in Motion with Sarah PoekertEpisode SummaryIn this episode of "The Place You Call Home," Denean Rowe speaks with Sarah Poekert, the artistic director for Thrive Dance, an immersive dance group based in London. Sarah shares her journey from New Hampshire to London, where she trained to become a professional dancer. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of her move, her passion for dance, and how it felt to move to London after living in a small town for so long.Music: Retrograde by LunarehInstagram and X/Twitter for the show:@TPYCHPOD...
2024-06-1833 minThe Place You Call HomeS02E04: Rooted in Blackburn - Sana MaulviShow infoMusic: Retrograde by LunarehInstagram and X/Twitter:@TPYCHPODGuest Info Instagram: Sanamaulviart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-1134 minThe Place You Call HomeS02E03 - Home is Where the Comedy Is with Philipp KosteleckyMusic: Retrograde by LunarehShow Insta/X: ShortSarky88email:tpychpod@gmail.comGuest InfoInsta:philcomedyTwitter/X: CheeseCakePCKwebsite: www.philippkostelecky.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-0440 minThe Place You Call HomeS02E02 - A Tale of Three Homes with Polly AllenMusic - Retrograde by Lunareh*Show details* Instagram: @TPYCHPOD*Guest Info*Instagram: @pollyallenArticle about destroying equipment: https://www.musicradar.com/news/10-musicians-destroyed-equipment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-2939 min
The Place You Call HomeS02E02 - A Tale of Three Homes with Polly AllenMusic - Retrograde by Lunareh Instagram:@TPYCHPOD *Guest Info* Twitter/X:misspallen Instagram:pollyallen https://www.musicradar.com/news/10-musicians-destroyed-equipment
2024-05-2839 min
The Place You Call HomeS02E01 - There is no place like Brixton - Edward AdontengShow Info* Music - Retrograde by Lunareh Instagram:@TPYCHPOD ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Guest Info* www.edwardadonteng.info Insta: EdwardAdonteng Medium: https://medium.com/@edwardadonteng Podcast: A Watering Hole Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-2138 min
The Place You Call HomeSeries 2 TrailerI'm back! In this series, I will be speaking with a brand new group of people about what home means to them. The next episode will be released on Tuesday 21st May, so do not forget to rate and subscribe to hear it first!Instagram:@tpychpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-1901 min
The Place You Call HomeE05: The Museum of The Home - Alison Blunt and Sonia SolicariIt's the research episode! As if I could miss out on the chance to nerd out on the concept of home! In this episode, I speak to Alison Blunt, Professor of Geography at Queen Mary University of London and founding co-director of the Centre for Studies of Home) and Sonia Solicari Director of the Museum of Home about the meaning of home, managing the ongoing partnership that QMUL has with Museum of the Home and a bit about universities as anchor institutions.---Music - Retrograde by Lunareh Centre for Studies of Home: https://www.centreforstudiesofhome.org.uk/Stay Home Stories...
2024-02-1239 min
The Place You Call HomeE04: Plaistow to Dubai - Chandni SoniCan home be a person? What happens when you live in a different country to that person? Tune in to find out and to hear about life as an British expat in July as well as some fierce defence of London!Can home be a person? What happens when you live in a different country to that person? Tune in to find out and to hear about life as an British expat in July as well as some fierce defence of London!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CreditsChandni's Instagram: www.instagram.com/ChanderssIntro and Outro Music: Music - Retrograde by Lunareh Denean's Instagram: @shortsarky88The...
2024-02-0640 min
The Place You Call HomeE3: Benin, London, Hong Kong, Mexico City and LondonWhere would you call home if you knew that you wouldn't get homesick or suffer from culture shock? Well, listen to Mario explain her thoughts on the concept of home, how wanderlust has influenced that and whether Mario wants to stay in the suburbs in ten years time.Mario's LinksMario's Instagram: @_mariochukwuMario's website: https://mariowihieme.com/Denean's links:Denean's Instagram: @ShortSarky88Denean's Twitter: @ShortSarky88 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-2936 min
The Place You Call HomeE2: Paris, London and the concept of home in FrenchDid you know that the meaning of home doesn't exist in the french language in the same way that we use it in English? Well, you do know! Tune in to this episode to found out more about what home means to Nico, what he hopes London and Paris will look like in the future and whether he will be looking for new pastures in ten years time....CreditsIntro/Outro Music: Music - Retrograde by Lunareh Nico's Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/NicolasBosettiDenean's Twitter Account:https://twitter.com/ShortSarky88Denean's Instagram Account: @ShortSarky88 Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2024-01-2237 min
The Place You Call HomeE1:Seattle, London and Nafplio - Kate SpiliopoulosWhat does home mean when you have lived in three or more cities? For the first episode of The Place You Call Home, I speak to freelance policy events specialist Kate Spiliopoulous about what led to her current home in Nafplio, what home means to her after moving a few times and the ideas that she has about making Nafplio an *even better* place to call home!CreditsKateX/Twitter: @spilleth_overDeneanX/Twitter: @ShortSarky88Instagram:@ShortSarky88 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-1532 min
The Place You Call HomeThe Place You Call Home: The TrailerWelcome to The Place You Call Home, a podcast that asks people about the meaning of home and how people form connections with places.In this five-part series, Denean Rowe talks to people living in London and abroad about what home means to them and what they want home to look like in the future. Please subscribe to be the first to hear new episodes when they land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-1201 min
Open CityThe Londown Climate Change SpecialThis week we revisit some of our favorite climate related stories we've covered over the past yearEpisodes featured:Scientists deliver ‘final warning’ on climate crisis: act now or it’s too late with Merlin FulcherUK insulation scheme set to take 300 years to meet government targets with Clare BennieMicahel Gove rejects M&S Oxford Street demolition in ‘watershed’ moment for retrofit with Merlin FulcherGlobal heating will push billions outside ‘human climate niche’ with Peter AppsBritain is addicted to the wrecking ball. It’s trashing our h...
2023-08-1039 min
Open CityThe Londown Transport SpecialThis week we revisit some of our favorite London transport stories we've covered over the past year/Episodes featured:The 15-minute city culture war debate with Denean RoweParis bans rental e-scooters with Neal ShasoreThe opening of Crossrail (the Elizabeth Line) with Deborah SauntThe plight of rail workers with Alpa DepaniThe argument for dismantling road infrastructure with Phin HarperAlternative uses for parking spaces with Deborah DennerClick here to get early, ad-free access to the Londown, and su...
2023-05-0434 min
Open CityVisionary plans to deliver 1.2 million homes around rural train stationsClick here to get early, ad-free access to the Londown, and support accessible independent journalism from Open City.This week Phin speaks to Denean Rowe, project manager at the Town and Country Planning Association.Visionary plans to deliver 1.2 million homes within walking distance of rural train stations | Britain’s addiction to the wrecking ball costing us 55,000 buildings a year |A new culture war erupts over 15-minute cities | And the City of London forces office skyscrapers to dim their lights at night. The Londown is recorded and produced at the Op...
2023-02-1639 min
The New Road Rage1.2 South London, Housing and the Car as a Status Symbol with Denean RoweHost Sarah Berry speaks with Denean Rowe about her life in South London, the connection between housing and car use, and the misunderstood role the car plays in Afro-Carribbean communities.
2021-02-1338 min
After the FactA World in Motion: Global Demographics Explained—Part 2Stat: 7 out of 10 babies born in London have at least one parent who wasn't. Story: London is on track to exceed 9 million people in three years and most of the new babies there have at least one foreign-born parent. One area in particular is emblematic of these changing world demographics: Brixton. Host Dan LeDuc went for a walk there with Ben Rogers and Denean Rowe from the Centre for London to see up close how it's evolving from a quintessential South London neighborhood into a dense, multicultural hub.
2018-10-1914 min