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How NotLive from swallow cottageHello darling troublemakers!Yes, we are in fact back from hiatus with this brand new episode!Luca and Kim kicked off 2023 in true creative style by escaping the big smog and travelling to wondrous Wales. Luca still isn't exactly sure where they went but it was very very lovely indeed. Both Luca and Kim immersed themselves in creative adventure and whimsy - surrounded by birds, trees, expansive fields and even a windy ol' visit to see the sea. During this cosy week together they discovered many things... such as Kim's repulsion at the way Luca...
2023-03-031h 03How NotPussy RiotWE ARE BACK BABYYYYY!For their grand return to the podcast airwaves, Kim & Luca decided to get together and discuss all things PUSSY RIOT. Dive in and hear them celebrate and discuss this trailblazing feminist punk collective of incredible troublemakers. Also mentioned :Joelle Taylor (@jtaylortrash) : joelletaylor.co.ukMonogramed / Hologramed notebooks from Paperchase (sponsor us?)Evan Biddell playsuit : https://biddell.shop/en-gbOh it's so good to be back!!! mwah mwah mwah xxx
2022-06-031h 06How NotHOW NOT POD ARCHIVES #2 : Xhosa ColeHello darling troublemakers! We are back! Welcome to this special archive episode featuring a chat Luca had back in Jan 2021 with the wonderful Xhosa Cole. Xhosa Cole is somewhat of a treasure on the young UK Jazz Scene. As well as being an incredible saxophone player, he is a kind, intelligent and genuine person who is well loved by many of his peers. Xhosa won BBC young jazz musician of the year in 2018 and has since gone on to win both a parliamentary jazz and Jazz FM award. Xhosa leads his own quartet and has appeared in v...
2022-04-1841 minHow NotHow Not Pod Archives #1 : Stephanie BurrellHello darling troublemakers! We are back! Welcome to this special archive episode featuring a chat Luca had back in December 2020 with the wonderful Stephanie Burrell. Stephanie is an incredible dancer, movement director, linguist, cook, storyteller, creative force of nature and source of joy. We’ll be sharing a couple of these cute lil archive episodes to ease us into our grand return.. more on that soon! One last thing.. Please excuse the awful sound quality, this was recorded early lockdown days before we’d all figured out how to be home studio professionals… ok! enjoy!
2022-04-1135 minHow NotNina Simone“You can't help it. An artist's duty, as far as I'm concerned, is to reflect the times.”This week, Kim and Luca discuss the legacy of the high priestess of soul : Nina Simone. An incredibly figure in musical history and undoubtedly a good troublemaker, it seemed only natural that we celebrate the life of this iconic woman as well as discuss some of the mistreatment and prejudice she endured while fighting for her right to exist as her unapologetic self.Take a listen...x
2021-11-081h 11How NotProust QuestionnaireKim and Luca ask each other some big questions as they tackle the Proust Questionnaire. What is your idea of happiness? Which trait do you most deplore in others? Which is the most over-rated virtue? Come find out the answers to these and many more...Check out David Bowie's answers hereThere's also a book that compiles the answers from 100 cultural icons including Joan Didion, Gore Vidal, Arthur Miller, Ray Charles, Sidney Poitier and more...
2021-10-261h 28How NotCatching up, sharing stories and the brilliance of BjörkThis week, Kim and Luca check in for a chit chat uncovering : Kim’s flawed film watching habits, the brilliance of Andrew Mcmillan’s poetry, Kim’s awakening to the one and only Bjork and much much more! Dive in x
2021-10-1154 minHow NotAbortionKim and Luca head back to the Priscilla Palace to discuss Abortion. With the issue never far from the headlines, it's back again with news that Texas is seeking to outlaw abortions after 6.5 weeks. Shame and fear make it difficult to talk about abortions and if there's one thing these Good Troublemakers hate most, it's shame. So come in and let's talk some real talk - the right to choice, how we all contribute to the culture of shame and secrecy - hiding tampons up our sleeves en-route to the bathroom, euphemisms for completely normal processes and...
2021-10-041h 05How NotKae Tempest: On ConnectionKim and Luca sit down to discuss On Connection, the first non-fiction book by the great Kae Tempest. Focused on the need for connection and how we can work to foster it through creativity, the book is a moving and inspiring call to action in a world where we are overfed and under-nourished.
2021-09-271h 06How NotIan Shaw Part 2With so much ground to cover, we couldn't fit it all into one episode so here's part TWO of our chat with the gorgeous Ian Shaw. We discuss ambition, Ian's work with refugees and muuuuuch more.
2021-09-201h 00How NotIan Shaw Part 1This week, Kim and Luca hung out with the legendary Ian Shaw. An evening filled with laughs, home grown heritage tomatoes, Shaw special Negroni’s and tales of the highest candour. The best news? This is just part 1… dive in!Ian’s podcast ‘Not Even Music’ : https://open.spotify.com/show/2t95blHcfOXNigvmXZugx3?si=9CVUTh5FSM6J_BJ-Li_xjg&dl_branch=1Side by side refugees : https://sidebysiderefugees.orghttps://www.ianshaw.biz
2021-09-1357 minHow NotJames BaldwinThis week, Kim and Luca take a dive into discussing and celebrating the life and work of James Baldwin.
2021-09-0654 minHow NotSisters of Perpetual Indulgence // Derek Jarman (with Adam Jeanes)Part 2 of our incredible afternoon spent with Adam Jeanes...In this episode, we highlight the amazing work of our favourite troublemaking nuns : 'The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence' and celebrate the life of the iconic Derek Jarman. Adam tells us about his time spent as a Sister and how they came to canonise the great Derek Jarman before his death. Not to be missed!Read more about the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence : https://www.thesisters.orgRead more about Derek Jarman and his work : https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/derek-jarman-2327
2021-08-3058 minHow NotLGBT Pride (with Adam Jeanes)The Good Troublemakers are BACK! Rested, recharged and ready to take on the world once again, Kim and Luca present the first of a very special two parter featuring the glorious Adam Jeanes. Adam was Chair of The Pride Trust between 1993 and 1997, organising LGBT Pride London - the largest free to attend pop festival in Europe at that time.Ahead of Adam donating his large collection of documents, banners and other important memorabilia from his time at the Pride Trust to be kept in an official archive, Kim and Luca sat down with...
2021-08-231h 02How NotLast Day Of Term (Ryoji Ikeda, Football, James Baldwin...)It's the last day of term at the How Not Academy so before heading off on their summer break, Kim and Luca took a trip to Ryoji Ikeda's exhibition at 180 The Strand. We discuss the exhibition as well as a plethora on other things on our minds -football football chants - how do the fans learn them, is there a whatsapp group, is it a jam?Christian MarclayNam June PaikJames BaldwinCoffeeThe Establishment Laura Mvula's new album, Pink Noisebell hooks - Teaching to TransgressA new word for TERFsThere's an interjection by Kim's dog...
2021-07-1253 minHow NotAlexander McQueenKim and Luca celebrate the life and work of trailblazing designer Alexander McQueen.Fashion should be a form of escapism and not a form of imprisonmentFrom his formative days as an apprentice for Cornelius O'Callaghan on Savile Row, his pivotal meeting with Isabella Blow, spending unemployment benefits on fabrics to becoming Creative Director of Givenchy, McQueen's life was one of extremes, excesses, passion and emotion. We discuss some of his groundbreaking shows including the robots painting Shalom Harlowe in #13, his depictions of Scottish history in the Highland Rape and Widows of Culloden, his literary...
2021-07-0559 minHow NotEroticism As PowerLet's get some eroticism all up in your business...!Taking Audre Lorde's seminal work from 1978, The Erotic as Power, Kim and Luca talk about eroticism and this is a BIG ONE.Every oppression in our history must corrupt or distort the sources of power that provide energy for change. (Audre Lorde)Among other things, we cover...What's the difference between erotic and pornographic?Pleasure Activism and the work of Adrienne Maree BrownEthical pornography and Tristan TaorminoArtists whose work has inspired and moved the...
2021-06-281h 04How NotGuerilla GirlsIt's time to celebrate everyone's favourite art world dissidents, The Guerilla Girls!Kim and Luca discuss the 'conscience of the art world', the anonymous art activist group The Guerilla Girls. Set up in the 1980s, their work has focused on the under-representation of women artists and artists of colour in the art world. Donning gorilla masks and using female artists from history as their pseudonyms, they produce striking, newspaper-style billboards and posters that use facts and statistics to raise awareness about the disparity in representation and as calls to action to address it.As ever...
2021-06-2151 minHow NotJohn CageKim and Luca sit down to discuss the life and work of one of Kim's biggest inspirations - John Cage.In a conversation as far-reaching as Cage's influence we cover...Zen BuddhismSilenceHuman cyborgsHis Philosophy on music and artHis relationship with Merce CunninghamHis collaborators including Merce, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Nam June Paik and more.(And as a special treat for those who make it to the end, we take a peek at some James Joyce's letters to Nora...
2021-06-141h 19How NotPride Is A Protest: Remembering StonewallKim and Luca go back to June 28th 1969 when police in New York City raided a packed house at The Stonewall Inn. This pivotal moment marks a shift in Gay Activism, prompting the creation of the Gay Liberation Front and later the Gay Activist Alliance. The Good Troublemakers talk about the facts, the fiction, the build up and the aftermath and celebrate some of the extraordinary figures that paved the way for activists the world over. Sources and Resources: The outside projectLady Phyll Alok Travis alabanzaQu...
2021-06-071h 02How NotPrison Abolition (with John Bowden and Matt Roberts)Kim and Luca are joined by two members of the Prisoner Solidarity Network to discuss the prison system, criminal justice and the fight for Prison Abolition.John Bowden is a long-time prison organiser, recently released after a 40 year prison sentence. While his co-defendants were released 20 years earlier, John's sentence was continually increased as he worked to draw attention to human rights violations and brutality within the system. He is joined by Matt Roberts, a fellow PSN member, a musician and activist who has recently made a series of short films to draw attention to the...
2021-05-311h 23How NotGeorge MichaelKim and Luca celebrate the life and work of George Michael, an extraordinary singer and songwriter whose honesty, openness and generosity changed the world as much as his singing.We discuss the early days of Wham!, his pivotal Parkinson interviews in the wake of his very public 'outing' in 1998, the power of shame and the artistry with which he turned that on its head, the taboo of discussing sex and much, much more.Check out our Spotify playlist to accompany this ep - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3xa6ZvvHvCGnGS86xCEas0?si=c67673b7aa744034
2021-05-241h 12How NotElections Rundown, Protest Victory and an AIDS AngelIt's been election central in the UK with Scottish elections, mayoral elections, local elections AND a couple of by's, so Kim and Luca spend some time talking about the results - the highs, the lows and the voting systems. Then to celebrate some joy, they talk about the incredible Ruth Coker Burks and the recent scenes of amazing community spirit in Glasgow. Follow us on insta - @thehownotpodSupport us on Patreon - www.patreon.com/hownotpodcast
2021-05-1752 minHow NotCreativity (with Fini Bearman)Kim and Luca welcome a guest into the Priscilla Palace for the first time! Fini Bearman joins the Good Troublemakers to discuss Creativity. Expect topics like how should we foster creativity in ourselveshow do we teach it in othersVirtuosity vs. expressionDavid Bowie (lots of David Bowie)Inexplicably, bank holidaysAnd much more...Plus get a glimpse behind the scenes as a technical emergency requires Sam to come to the rescue. Check out Fini's new video Life on Mars - https://youtu.be/V3JVuq2FzVESUPPORT US ON PATREON! https://www.patreon.com...
2021-05-101h 14How NotVivienne WestwoodKim and Luca discuss the Grand Dame of the Good Troublemakers, Vivienne Westwood.Trailblazing designer, shop owner, fashion icon, activist, lyricist and the originator of the Punk and New Romantic movements, Queen Viv has recently celebrated her 80th birthday so what better time to dedicate an episode to her life and work so far.We cover -Vivienne's approach to fashion as artThe intense partnership of Vivienne and Malcolm McLarenPossibly the world's most famous (and changeable) shop, 430 King's RoadPunkThe New RomanticsHer extraordinary catwalk showsHer life as an activistand a whole lot...
2021-05-031h 12How NotBeing ScottishSupport us on PATREON: www.patreon/hownotpodcastKim and Luca talk about what it means to be Scottish, and what it means to be a Scot living in London.This episode covers a wide range of topics including -cultural and national identitythe dangers of patriotismIndyRefSectarianismScottish art and cultureLanguage, dialect, accents and classand much more...We mentioned lots of brilliant Scots in the episode so here's a wee list of our favourites if you want to check them out -Alasdair GrayJackie KaySuzanne BonnarLiz LocheadJimmy SomervilleMichael ClarkIona FyfeAlan CummingMuriel SparkVal McDermidJeremy...
2021-04-261h 12How NotKeith HaringEpisode 2 of How Not is a celebration of the life and work of the gorgeous Keith Haring.We talk about his philosophy of life and art, his activism, the creation of visual language, his work with Grace Jones, his relationship with Andy Warhol and so much more.Drops on Sunday for Patreon and Monday for the rest of the world.Who better to be our first featured person than this glorious King of the Good Troublemakers?! Check out our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hownotpodcastFollow us on Instagram: @t...
2021-04-1959 minHow NotKill The Bill & The Right To ProtestIn March 2021, Home Secretary Priti Patel announced the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, a 300+ page bill that covers a vast range of changes to law enforcement, sentencing and criminal justice.Our two Good Troublemakers discuss The controversial bill, especially the worrying clamp down on our right to Protest, the introduction of a 'Traveller's Passport' and an amendment to adopt the Nordic Model for Sex WorkThe amazing work some orgs are doing to halt the bill Tips on how to keep yourself safe when protesting.Check out our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hownotpodcast
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