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The Grey Lit CaféPodcasting on grey literature: what have we done? whither will we go?"Three years have passed; five summers, with the length/ Of five long winters!" (as William Wordsworth wrote). This episode was recorded to mark the third anniversary of The Grey Lit Café's first episode ('Welcome to the Grey Lit Café') and the conclusion of our seventh season. We briefly review the season in the context of our developing conception of how best to discuss grey literature and we look ahead to the next season, which promises a novel focus.Further listeningWe hope you found this episode rewarding. If so, you...2025-03-0806 min
The Grey Lit CaféThe comms jokeIf you work in comms, you're used to clients (internal or external) announcing, "We need a poster!"You have to laugh.Further listeningWe hope you found this episode rewarding. If so, you might find the following of particular interest:The games we play in science and research communicationDon't fall in love with your work, with Sabuhi EssaBefore Spotify: the remarkable story of chautauquasCreditsAudio production and editing: Anthony HaynesMusic: from Handel's Water Music, courtesy of the United States Marine Band and Marine Chamber Orchestra2025-01-0702 min
The Grey Lit CaféOverwriting: how and why to avoid itOverwriting - producing a draft that exceeds your word (or page) limit - is an extremely common problem amongst writers in science, research, and professional areas. In this episode, Engy Moussa interviews Anthony Haynes. They examine why this problem arises, what harm it does, and, crucially, how to overcome the problem. The discussion outlines practical solutions, with an emphasis on how to prevent the problem from arising. Topics include the psychology of writing and techniques for planning, reviewing, and editing.Further listeningWe hope you enjoyed listening to this...2024-02-0721 min
The Grey Lit CaféGrey literature workflows: the surprising role of pen & paperWord processing has been around a long time now - so long, that we barely use the phrase anymore. So dominant in our workflows has it become that we act as though there's no need to distinguish it - as if there is simply no alternative. So pen and paper have become redundant forms of technology then?Well, no, actually. This episode dares, unfashionably, to explore how non-digital technology can contribute to the workflows used in the creation of pieces of professional and scientific communication.And before anyone shouts, "Technophobia!" - no, not...2023-11-0233 min
The Grey Lit CaféThe Art of Pitching, with Yuxia ZouHaving to pitch yourself and your work in order to win an opportunity is a standard component of professional and scientific life - and one that many people find challenging.In this episode, Dr Yuxia Zou (Nanyang Business School) reflects on her experience of pitching and identifies actionable insights for other pitchers. Yuxia reflects both on the activity itself and on the formative process behind it.Further listeningIf you enjoyed listening to this episode, you might also enjoy:Developing proposals: insights from behind the scenesHow to write...2023-09-1824 min
The Grey Lit CaféDon't fall in love with your work: Sabuhi Essa on creative processesAnthony Haynes writes: Sabuhi Essa, from (as she proudly declares) "the feet of the greatest mountains in the world" in northern Pakistan, trained in an art school in Pakistan, practiced architecture, and is now researching the topic of resilience whilst based in the University of Cambridge's Department of Engineering. Of all the hundred or thousands of creatives, writers, and researchers I've mentored, few if any have proved more receptive to feedback than Sabuhi - especially critical feedback. When I noticed this, I asked her, 'How come?' It turns out that her openness and receptiveness...2023-06-1923 min
Crossing CulturesS1E12 - Sabuhi from AzerbaijanFor this episode, I had the privilege of hearing from Sabuhi about his country Azerbaijan. Personally, I knew very little about Azerbaijan other than that Baku is its capital. We were not really sure if that has to do with my lack of effort or a poor coverage in Western media, or perhaps both. What do you think?
Regardless, our talk shed a whole new light on this Caucasian and former Soviet country. By now I am familiar with why most Muslim Azerbaijanis drink alcohol but don’t eat pork, why it is no coincidence that the co...2022-03-2156 min
Back to the 90sBack to the 90s: Rockfeedback.com journalist Matt Tomiak talks the Libertines, Strokes and much moreRockfeedback.com journalist Matt Tomiak reminisces about his first gig, working with the talented Toby L, founder of Rockfeedback.com and Transgressive Records, and those crazy nights at the Basement Club in Islington in the early 2000s.2021-10-2336 min
Back to the 90sBack to the 90s: Stone Roses biographer John Robb (part 2) in which he spells out some new band names and gives me some career adviceIn the second part of my podcast with Stone Roses biographer John Robb, we talk about his latest projects including books, the Green Academy, the ever so controversial Morrissey and why it is important to diversify.2021-08-1817 minBack to the 90sBack to the 90s: Boyband spectacular with Lynsey CarrattTake That? Blue? One Direction (I think) Lynsey Carratt reminisces about Duncan (from Blue) and Robbie of course!2021-08-0425 minBack to the 90sBack to the 90s: Knebworth musingsAn episode in which James Gard reads my student review of Knebworth (as it happened) 25 years ago or thereabouts.2021-08-0401 minBack to the 90sBack to the 90s: Stone Roses biographer John Robb talks Manchester bands and much moreStone Roses biographer John Robb talks Manchester bands and much more.2021-08-0422 minBack to the 90sBack to the 90s: (Slight) Return to Sheffield with Love In The Time Of Britpop author Tim WoodsIn this episode, I interview Tim Woods, author of 'Love In The Time of Britpop'. He talks all things, Sheffield, from the bands - Longpigs, Pulp, er Gomez, student unions, beer and a chance encounter with TFI's Chris Evans.2021-08-0424 minBack to the 90sBack to the 90s: Julian MarszalekQuietus, Guardian, BBC music journalist Julian Marszalek talks the Orb, Oasis and many more bands. He was there!
2021-08-0424 minBack to the 90sBack to the 90s: The Twelve Strangest Women in Music an interview with author Lesley ChowFrom Kate Bush to Nicki Minaj, from Janet Jackson to TLC and Taylor Swift, pop’s greatest female pioneers are simply strange: smashing notions of taste and decorum.
Instead of rehashing biographies, author Lesley Chow dives deep into the music of these groundbreaking performers, identifying the ecstatic moments in their songs and finding out what makes them unique.
I had a chance to ask Lesley who is her favourite (strangest) woman in music?
2021-06-2221 minBack to the 90sBack to the 90s: No more (indie) heroes?I talk to Fiona from pr firm Piggy Goes To Market about her experiences working for Polygram in the early 90s. From an unfortunate Stranglers gig, to sharing a lift with Brian Harvey from E-17, to Take That, tune in!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sabuhi-gard/message2021-03-3118 minBack to the 90sBack to the 90s: Podcast series trailerIn my podcast titled Back to the 90s. I will be sharing my memories of being a student music journalist during the years 1994-1997. There were a lot of gigs and a lot of fun to be had back then.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sabuhi-gard/message2021-03-2400 min