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Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen, Ph.D.The Four Components of Leadership with Dr. Toby NewsteadSend us a textDr. Toby Newstead is a respected leadership scholar and practitioner at the University of Tasmania, located in lutruwita on the lands of the palawa and pakana people. With a background in corporate change, leadership development, and professional communications, she brings practical expertise to her academic, coaching, and consulting work.An internationally recognized researcher, Dr. Newstead specializes in virtues-based leadership development, leadership ethics, and leadership in the volunteer sector. Her research appears in top journals. In 2023, she published a book titled Leadership and Virtues: Understanding and Practicing Good Leadership.Dr...
2026-01-2137 min
Menzies Leadership ForumBonus Episode with Professor David Day + Liz Gillies || The Future of Leadership Development hosted by Dr Toby NewsteadBonus Episode: Leadership as a Public Good — Developing Collective Capacity for a Complex World
What kind of leadership is needed when no single person can hold the whole picture?
In this Bonus Episode of The Future of Leadership Development, Dr Toby Newstead is joined by Professor David Day and Liz Gillies to explore a defining challenge of our time: the growing gap between the complexity of the world and the way we develop leadership.
As global challenges intensify — from climate disruption and political polarisation to declining trust and the rise of generative AI — leaders are increa...
2025-12-2438 min
The Forest School PodcastEp 235 - PARS Playworking with Dr Shelley NewsteadIn this lively, idea-packed episode of The Forest School Podcast, Lewis and Wem chat with Dr Shelley Newstead about the roots and reality of playwork. Shelley traces adventure playgrounds from Sorensen in Denmark to Lady Allen in post-war Britain, then explains her PARS playwork model that helps adults articulate what they are doing and why. Expect thoughtful links to Forest School practice, clear language for talking to schools and parents, and practical insight on when to step in and when to stand back. They also tackle funding priorities, teens and play, and how to keep practice reflexive rather than...
2025-12-121h 02
Brisbane Broker PodcastEpisode 36 - Big Changes Ahead for First Home BuyersIn this episode of the Brisbane Broker Podcast, Kade and Bobby break down some of the biggest updates shaping the property and finance world right now.We’re covering:The expansion of the First Home Owner Guarantee -why it’s opening doors for more Australians than ever before especially in metro QLDHow to prepare for the new grant rulesWhat’s new at The Newstead Group and how we’re supporting clients in 2025The big question on LMI: if buyers can skip it, will there be recourse? Business perspective vs first-time buyer realityRising competition: with Brisbane’s median at...
2025-09-1736 minPractical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen, Ph.D.Exploring Virtue-Based Leadership with Dr. Toby NewsteadSend us a textDr. Toby Newstead is a respected leadership scholar and practitioner at the University of Tasmania, located in lutruwita on the lands of the palawa and pakana people. With a background in corporate change, leadership development, and professional communications, she brings practical expertise to her academic, coaching, and consulting work.An internationally recognized researcher, Dr. Newstead specializes in virtues-based leadership development, leadership ethics, and leadership in the volunteer sector. Her research appears in top journals. In 2023, she published a book titled Leadership and Virtues: Understanding and Practicing Good Leadership.Dr...
2025-05-2137 min
Designed for LifeDesigned forn Life - Live at Newstead Wood SchoolHow do you build a successful design & technology department from the ground up with an entirely new staff? What curriculum changes should you make at KS3, KS4 and KS5 to ensure you stretch and challenge what are undoubtedly very bright students? What physical changes can you make to the department's look, feel and function when the budget is tight but you want to improve how students and parents view the subject? What role can external visitors and competitions play in building a successful curriculum offer and delivery?These are all questions that will be tackled in the...
2025-03-211h 16
Menzies Leadership ForumTalking Leadership Development: “The Answers to Your Leadership Development Questions?”, with host Dr Toby NewsteadThe Answers to Your Leadership Development Questions: What constitutes truly effective leadership development? With an abundance of theories, frameworks, and methodologies available, how can we discern which approaches are most effective—and in what contexts? More critically, how do we measure genuine developmental progress in leaders?
In this episode of Talking Leadership Development, we present key insights from the February 21st webinar. Hosted by Toby Newstead, PhD, the conversation involved leading scholars and experienced practitioners who engaged in a rigorous discussion on these pressing questions. Whether you are responsible for designing leadership programs, teaching leadership, developing others, or...
2025-03-041h 06
Menzies Leadership ForumTalking Leadership Development: "Challenges & Opportunities in Developing Leadership", with host Dr Toby Newstead"Challenges & Opportunities in Developing Leadership" What stands between us and more effective leadership development? From the research-practice gap to emerging challenges like generative AI and leader burnout, traditional approaches are being tested like never before.
Leading academics and seasoned practitioners unpacked critical challenges in leadership development and revealed promising ways forward. Hosted by Toby Newstead, PhD, the discussion delves into how leadership development, according to the panellists, must go beyond surface-level skills to embrace a deeper sense of purpose, empathy, and collective responsibility. It’s about navigating complex social and organisational challenges with a strong sense of pu...
2025-01-2255 min
Brisbane Broker PodcastBusiness of the Month #2 with Darren Bain - Founder of Function WellOn our second episode of Business of the Month, our brokers are joined by Darren Bain, Founder of Function Well!
Function Well has come a long way since its humble "bootstrap" beginnings in 2009, evolving into one of Australia’s leading fitness and wellness hubs. Located in Newstead, Brisbane, Function Well is built around four core pillars—mindset, nutrition, movement, and restoration—that support the holistic health of its members. Today, it’s more than just a gym; it’s a vibrant community focused on achieving lasting results and wellbeing.
In this ep...
2024-12-1851 min
ATI PodcastEpisode 127 - TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE (WATCH ALONG) W/ MARCUS NEWSTEAD of FISTER, PATH OF MIGHT, DAYBRINGER and RIDGE JACKSON from & WAXING-ON WITH R&JOn this episode of the ATI PODCAST hosts BARRETT and RIDGE JACKSON or #WAXINGONWITHR&J welcome MARCUS NEWSTEAD of St. Louis bands FISTER, PATH OF MIGHT, DAYBRINGER, BASTARD, PASTLIFETIGER, MACHREE, LAST FLIGHT HOME, & more BACK to the show to do a #WATCHALONG for THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE for it's 50th ANNIVERSARY!
Where to find/listen to all things MARCUS NEWSTEAD
IG: https://www.instagram.com/riffpanther/
FISTER BANDCAMP = https://fister.bandcamp.com/
DAYBRINGER BANDCAMP = https://daybringer.bandcamp.com/album/dust-provenance
BASTARD BANDCAMP = https://bastardstl.bandcamp.com/
PATH OF MIGHT BANDCAMP = https://p...
2024-10-282h 13
Time Between Times Storytelling with Owen StatonTime between Times Storytelling with Owen Staton. Episode 152 . The White lady of Newstead AbbeyAn episode celebrating the power of stories on World Mental Health Awareness Day and the benefit they can have when times are tough. Even though the tale may be dark it can still be of so much benefit to a tired mind.
This week's tale comes from the incredible Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire. The home of the famous romantic Poet Lord Byron and many Spirits. Today we tell the tragic tale of one of those Phantoms. The White Lady of Newstead Abbey.
www.welshstoryteller.com
X - @theowenstaton
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2024-10-1016 min
Brisbane Broker PodcastBusiness of the Month #1 with Kade French Founder of The Newstead GroupThe Brisbane Broker Podcast is proud to bring you our new series, Business of the Month!
Establishing a profitable business often takes several years and the path to reach that is far from easy. It’s a roller-coaster ride that involves a countless number of personal
and financial sacrifices, wins & setbacks, as well as an exceptional amount of courage to go all-in and follow through with your vision.
As local Newsteadians, we love to support local businesses - who doesn’t?
In this new monthly-alternating series, Business of the Month will shine a spot...
2024-09-1649 min
Climate ConversationsInterview: Genevieve talks about the tireless and seemingly endless effort that saw a solar farm set up at the central Victorian town of NewsteadGenevieve Barlow (pictured) was part of a core community group that spent the best part of two decades creating a solar farm for the central Victorian community.
Along with others on the Renewable Newstead committee, Genevieve worked with the State Government and ultimately "Flow Power" to make the solar farm a reality.
Interest from across Australia in what has happened at Newstead was ignited after the Australian Broadcasting Corporation screened the news item; "Newstead is first town in Victoria to open its own solar farm".
Genevive and her committee are happy to talk...
2024-08-2623 minBrisbane Broker PodcastEpisode 30 - In September We Settle (Your Home Loan!)This month on the Brisbane Broker Podcast, Bobby and Kade are delivering borker talk with the works!
It's been a little while since our brokers got into the nitty gritty of what's going on in the lending landscape. So we thought, there is no time like the present, because right now we're seeing LOTS of home loans due to settle in September. With this type of movement in the property space we're seeing movement in the finance world too! We're talking:
What we're seeing as our clients enter auctions and place pre-auction offers.
Increases to stamp...
2024-08-2546 min
Knowledge, EngagedNewstead Abbey and Byron(athon) w/Sam Hirst2024 marks 200 years since Lord Byron’s death, so in this special episode, Ben visits Newstead Abbey, Byron’s family home, and chats with Sam Hirst, a University of Nottingham research fellow. They are joined by Phillipa Abery from the Institute for Policy and Engagement as well as three volunteers from Newstead Abbey, to talk about Byron, his poetry and Sam’s efforts at bringing Byron’s history to life for the public.Want links? We have plenty:The Institute for Policy and EngagementThe Institute Academy ProgrammeNewstead AbbeyRomancing the Gothic (Web)
2024-08-1556 minBrisbane Broker PodcastEpisode 28 - The Truth about Pre-ApprovalsSound spicy? That's because it is!
On this episode of the Brisbane Broker Podcast, Kade and Bobby are serving pre-approval realness. We hope you're buckled in for some hot takes.
In recent years, the demand for pre-approvals has sky rocketed and we attribute this to increased competition in the home buying market. In some cases, you can't even inspect a property without a pre-approval, sort of goofy right?
So, let's get into it - what is a pre-approval; how does it work; when should...
2024-06-2431 min
Open Mic Comedy Podcast011 - Classmates, Courses and Roasts with Jacob NewsteadJoin us for a hilarious and insightful chat on the Open Mic Comedy Podcast, where Marc and Jacob Newstead dive deep into the world of open mic comedy. Forget the formalities; it's like eavesdropping on your funniest friends shooting the breeze. From cracking jokes in roast battles to navigating the unpredictable gong shows, Marc and Jacob spill the beans on the rollercoaster ride that is stand-up comedy.Laugh along as they share the ups and downs of their comedy escapades, emphasizing the importance of comedy courses and shedding light on the unique challenges of roast battles and gong shows. The...
2024-03-191h 20Brisbane Broker PodcastEpisode 22 - Opting for the OffsetThe current state of interest rates have more and more people opting for an offset account - but what exactly is an offset account, and how can it benefit your home loan repayments?
In this episode of the Brisbane Broker Podcast, Bobby and Kade break down the offset account for you.
What are the pro's and con's?
What are the costs involved?
What finance scenario is most suitable for an offset account?
What are the different types of offset accounts?
What lenders offer the most competitive offset account products?
Our brokers also...
2023-10-2239 minBrisbane Broker PodcastEpisode 21 - Dear First Time Property InvestorsDear First Time Property Investors,
This episode is for you!
On this episode of the Brisbane Broker Podcast, Kade and Bobby sit down for a chat about everything you need to know before investing in property. Whether you're a first home buyer ready to enter the market, or someone looking to diversify their portfolio - we've got it all on this episode!
Our brokers outline the potential goals you might have before investing in property and how you can fulfil them, as well as...
2023-09-2546 min
Brisbane Broker PodcastEpisode 17 - How to *not* fear, although the Fixed Rate Cliff may be near.Here at the Newstead Group, we are not fans of the fear-mongering buzz words and click bait. But you know what we are fans of? Constructive insights that can help our clients and our listeners best navigate approaching the end of their fixed rate period.
Interest rates were at an all time low from the end of 2020 to the start of 2022, and now many Australians who took out a home loan during this time are finding themselves nearing the end of the low fixed interest rate period on their home loan.
2023-05-2238 minBrisbane Broker Podcast🔥 Episode 16 - Talking Real Estate with Jeff Jordan from Ethel & FlorenceOn this episode of the Brisbane Broker Podcast, Kade and Bobby sit down with Jeff Jordan from Ethel & Florence Real Estate Agents to talk all things, you guessed it - real estate!
Jeff is a Licensed Sales Agent at Ethel & Florence with over 4 years of experience in the industry. Jeff is known as the Batman of E&F (in part because he was actually a former Professional Batman - yes you read that correctly). Like the dark knight himself, Jeff’s got a reputation for saving the day, creating stress free experiences for his cl...
2023-04-2445 minATI PodcastEpisode 61 - MARCUS NEWSTEAD of FISTER, PATH OF MIGHT, DAYBRINGER, BASTARD, LAST FLIGHT HOME, etc.On this episode of the ATI Podcast hosts Barrett and Josh welcome MARCUS NEWSTEAD of St. Louis bands FISTER, PATH OF MIGHT, DAYBRINGER, BASTARD, PASTLIFETIGER, MACHREE, LAST FLIGHT HOME, & more BACK to the show!
Marcus gives extensive updates on all his ongoing music projects: member changes in Path of Might, upcoming Fister tour and writing of new record, Daybringer upcoming shows, recaps recent PASTLIFETIGER performances, and Marcus teases something new in the works involving other skilled St. Louis Musicians, Carvin McRoy and John Clark.
The boys dip into road stories, memories of old venues in St. Louis, what it...
2023-03-311h 58
Brisbane Broker Podcast🔥 Episode 15 - How can brokers keep your interest rate competitive?Rates are a hot topic. With the RBA's frequent rises in the cash rate, people are on the edge of their seats on the first Tuesday of every month to see how their home loan is going to be impacted.
But did you know that mortgage brokers can actually keep your interest rates competitive? That's right - we go in to bat for you with this fancy tool we call PRICING!
Pricing allows brokers to negotiate your interest rate with your bank. See ya rate creeps, and bye bye loyalty tax - not at the...
2023-03-2935 min
Brisbane Broker PodcastEpisode 12 - 2022 - Away with You!It’s the season finale - our last Brisbane Broker episode of 2022!
The Brisbane Broker Podcast has officially been around for ONE WHOLE YEAR (we can’t believe it either!). And to celebrate, we’re taking the time to reflect on some of our most memorable moments of 2022.
In this episode, Kade and Bobby reflect on some of the Newstead Group’s biggest achievements of 2022, and what the brokerage is gearing up for in 2023. We’re talking new ventures, rate predictions, and… Dolphin trainers?
We’re so excited to bring in the new year with our...
2022-12-0542 min
My Food Job Rocks!Ep. 252 - [Australia] Investing in Alternative Proteins in Asia with Simon Newstead, Founding Partner at Better Bite VenturesToday we’re interviewing Simon Newstead, founding partner of Better Bite Ventures. A Venture fund that focuses specifically on Asia Pacific. Why? You’ll find out in this episode! Simon has an entrepreneurial background in tech and started investing in the early stages alt-protein companies because of his compassion for animals. Some of his and his business partner, Michel Klar’s portfolio includes notable brands like Tindle and Green Rebel Ok, so you might have heard me rant before, he's a tech entrepreneur? Does he even understand food? Did you know before starting Better...
2022-09-0754 min
Brisbane Broker PodcastEpisode 7 - Catch ya FHLDS, hello First Home Guarantee!The Brisbane Broker Podcast is back! In episode 8 we're going to get you up to speed with the much anticipated new kid on the block - THE FIRST HOME GUARANTEE SCHEME (formerly known as FHLDS).
As of the 1st of July 2022, The Australian Government has opened up 35,000 spots to help first home buyers get into their first home sooner, and we are here to break it down for you.
What is the eligibility criteria?
How do you secure a place in the scheme?
Which lenders are available for the scheme?
How does your debt impact your...
2022-07-0351 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with fabulous Alice Zawadzki - composer, singer and violinistThis week we're talking with creative musical supremo Alice Zawadzki - an astonishing singer, violinist and composer.We explore her journey into music via the influences of New Orleans and music colleges, her approach to creativity and reflections on the natural world, and her unbridled and broad appetite for music in all its forms and types.Obviously, there's an extra special quiz, additions to the fantasy house band, and some cracking musical recommendations.Alice's album recommendations included:Faint by Taylor Deupree (2012) on Norman RecordsJS Bach: ThreeOrOne by Fred...
2022-03-2040 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with Mark Armstrong - trumpeter & artistic director of NYJOThis week we're talking with Mark Armstrong - trumpeter, composer, arranger and artistic director of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra.We discover all sorts from tales, from dusty old trumpet shops in to dodgy student band names, from fabulous young NYJO musicians to awesome players in the world's greatest bands - it's a musical big band treat!Mark's album recommendations included:Cookin' and Relaxin' (double disc) by Miles Davis (1958) on PrestigeComing About by Maria Schneider (1996) on EnjaPlugged In and Live by Earth, Wind & Fire (1996) on Pyramid
2022-02-0644 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with pianist, composer & collaborator Alex WebbThis week we're joined by the super talented and very interesting Alex Webb - pianist, composer, arranger and serial collaborator.We chat about his fabulous new album British Standard Time featuring Jo Harrop, Carroll Thompson, Luca Manning and Tony Momrelle, reflect on the jazz scene in the UK in some depth and explore all the motivations behind continuing to write and create.It's a beaut!Alex's album recommendations, include:Songs in the Key of Life by Stevie Wonder (1976) released on TamlaMiles Ahead by Miles Davis (1957) released on Columbia
2022-01-3037 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with Jess Gillam - saxophonist, presenter and all round musical starThis week we're in conversation with Jess Gillam MBE, presenter of the This Classical Life Podcast as well as being a hugely talented saxophonist and awesome performer.We chat about all sorts including her musical pathways into professional life, her influences, and her reflections on the importance of music for mental wellbeing.Oh, and we discuss the critical issues of Marmite or marmalade, greatest Abba songs, and cope with the jaw dropping revelation of which instrument Jess would drop from a symphony orchestra...Jess's album recommendations include:Blackstar by David Bowie (2016...
2022-01-2329 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with harp & bass duo Tara Minton & Ed Babar about their new fabulous albumThis week we're joined by Tara Minton and Ed Babar to find out more about their new album, 'Two for the Road'.We chat about all sorts including Tara's musical journey from Australia to the UK, the influence of early education on Ed, and learn why Lithuania and The Netherlands are go to jazz countries!Their album recommendations include:Blue by Joni Mitchell (1971) released on RepriseThe Clown by Charles Mingus (1957) released on AtlanticMusic for Large & Small Ensembles by Kenny Wheeler (1990) released on ECMSupport
2022-01-1633 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with Dave O'Higgins about playing sax, finding his niche and recording jazzWe launch 2022 and Series 9 of the WJJ Podcast in conversation with UK saxophonist Dave O'Higgins.We talk about his journey into music, the influences on route, and the people he's played with and those he continues to create with, having come through the jazz scene of the 1980s playing alongside Mark Nightingale and Gerard Presencer to forming new partnerships today with Rob Luft and leading his own Quartet.Dave's album recommendations include:Go! by Dexter Gordon (1962) released on Blue NoteBlue Train by John Coltrane (1958) released on Blue Note...
2022-01-0933 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with Ayanna Witter-Johnson - cellist, singer & composerWe round off 2021 with a hugely enjoyable conversation with celebrated cellist, singer & composer Ayanna Witter-Johnson.We talk about playing on the big stage, balancing musical interests, and all the many influences that have made Ayanna such an original and in-demand musician.Ayanna's album choices include:Africa to America: The Journey of the Drum by Sounds of Blackness (1994) released on PerspectiveInnervisions by Stevie Wonder (1973) released on TamlaTo Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar (2015) released on AME, Aftermath & InterscopeSupportYou can help support the...
2021-12-2631 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with Barney Stevenson, artistic director of the Marsden Jazz FestivalIn our penultimate episode of 2021 we chat with Barney Stevenson, who's the artistic director of the Marsden Jazz Festival based in Yorkshire, England.Soon to celebrate 30 years, we chat about how the festival survived lock-down and invented some new online offerings, how their audience has developed over the years, and how they've supported new musicians and promoted new music.Barney's album recommendations include:New Bottle Old Wine by Gil Evans (1958) released on World PacificBelonging by Keith Jarrett (1974) released on ECMNotes with Attachments by Blake Mills & Pino Palladino (2021...
2021-12-1941 min
Brisbane Broker PodcastEpisode 1 - A Look Back at 2021 - The Brisbane Property MarketBefore we close out the end of a wild year - our first podcast episode is officially here... Presenting, the Brisbane Broker 2021 wrap up! 🎉
In this episode meet the rest of the Newstead Group team, as Kade sits down with Ashleigh and Bobby to talk all things broking from the year that was. They discuss everything from all time low interest rates on home loans to a busted property market; and even a new strategy on how to get your way at an auction (hint - we have affectionately named it, 'auction chicken' 🐥 🏘).
Tune in to get yo...
2021-12-1728 min
Watford Jazz JunctionHolidays Special 2021 with Camilla George, Lotti Newstead, Ben Castle, Jim Newstead & special guestsA festive podcast journey aboard our star-packed Polar Jazz Express as we travel through the snow-capped highlands of Watford to a little place called ‘Jazzmas’.We’re joined by jazzman & sax player to the stars Ben Castle, Tomorrow’s Warrior & all-round sparkling jazz legend Camilla George, super classy classical soprano Lotti Newstead, & shimmering YouTube prog rocker Jim Newstead.We programme the Cab Cabaret Fantasy Stage as presented by the fabulous Ray Gelato, deliver much punning & cunning in choosing the world’s greatest festive jazz candy, generously share live performances a plenty (but sadly only on kazoos), e...
2021-12-1245 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with vibes player Anthony Kerr about live performance, wellbeing and all things jazzIn this week's bumper episode we take the time out to talk with Anthony Kerr, professor of jazz vibraphone at the Royal College of Music, and a long time vibist on the world jazz scene.We explore the importance of mental and physical well-being for musicians, the conditions for a perfect jazz gig, the Belfast, Dublin, New York and London jazz scenes, and take in a full 101 on the evolution of the vibes. It's super interesting!Anthony's album recommendations include:Transition by John Coltrane (1965) released on Impulse!The Art of the...
2021-12-051h 05
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with Ohio-based jazz producers Unc D about remixes, Spotify & the London jazz sceneUnc D (musicians Dante Basista & Danny Svenson) are an Ohio-based remix and production team who've seen a huge growth of interest across the last 18 months in their jazz-heavy tracks, influenced by the London scene.We chat about how UK jazz releases of the last 5 years (especially the work of Kamaal Williams and Brownswood Recordings) are so important to their music, garage-sized jazz production, and how their work has been gathering popularity, particularly on Spotify.There's some tinkering to our house-band, remixes to the max in our weekly quiz, and the delivery of the classic line, "...
2021-11-2833 min
Brisbane Broker PodcastTrailerWelcome to the Brisbane Broker Podcast!
The Brisbane Broker Podcast is hosted by Kade French, Founder and Senior Mortgage Broker of the Newstead Group in Brisbane, Australia.
Brisbane Broker aims to bring a fresh perspective to the world of finance and mortgage broking, and to shed light on the topics that can be tricky to navigate without the help of a broker.
You can expect monthly episodes that cover a variety of topics so that you can keep your finger on the pulse of the industry. We will feature all of the how to...
2021-11-2401 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with Jagadeesh Ramanujam Mudambi & Madhuri Jagadeesh from Indian fusion band MoonArraIn our first crossing to India, we have a fabulous conversation with the talented and entertaining musicians behind the Indian world/jazz fusion band, MoonArra.Jagadeesh (guitar) and Madhuri (singer & songwriter) share their outlook of the Bangalore (Bengaluru) music scene, talk about the evolution of the band, and playing festivals the world over.We talk about the power and importance of collaborations, International Jazz Day and critically make a double-addition to our fantasy house-band! :-)Among their album recommendations, Jagadeesh & Madhuri recommend:Night at the Opera by Queen (1975) released on EMI
2021-11-2127 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with tenor player & singer Ray Gelato about all things entertainment & jazzAs you'd expect in the company of Ray Gelato, this is an extremely entertaining episode to conclude the current series.We chat about rhythm & blues, finding your chops in the company of great recordings from the past, and understanding what it is to perform and entertain whilst still being yourself.We talk about lots of the great tenor players from history, what it takes to be a Giant in Ray's band, and get a full account of what a truly great night out in Soho looks like!Ray's album choices include:...
2021-11-1429 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with MOBO-winning jazz musician and composer Zoe Rahman about jazz education, Jamie Cullum, mentoring and the EFG London Jazz FestivalWe're still celebrating our first year anniversary as part of this fabulously entertaining and giggly conversation with pianist Zoe Rahman.We talk about all her educational stepping stones, influences and people that played a part in crafting her sound from Julian Joseph to Joanne Brackeen.We also talk about her latest award-winning composition working with her local primary school that led to Jamie Cullum donating a grand piano, and with the school set to become the latest jazz venue as part of this year's EFG London Jazz Festival.Zoe's album choices include:
2021-11-0733 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with pianist Elliot Galvin in our 1-year anniversary special!The WJJ Podcast turns 1-year old this week, and we celebrate in conversation with the hugely talented, funny and thoughtful pianist & composer Elliot Galvin.A long-time member of 2020 Mercury nominated jazz super-group Dinosaur, leader of his own trio and player in many other groups, Elliot talks about his journey into jazz, his relationship with the piano and his approach to composition.It might also be the first (& last!) time we manage to bring Noam Chomsky, Beyonce, David Lynch and Harold Pinter into our conversation!Elliott's album recommendations include:Gorillaz by Gorillaz (2001...
2021-10-3143 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with pianist Greg Foat about the UK jazz sceneIn this week's episode we talk with pianist Greg Foat about his musical influences, his journey into jazz and his reflections on the current UK jazz scene.We discuss growing up on the Isle of Wight, his extensive record collection and his approach to working with other musicians and creating great collaborations.Plus there's a bonus appearance by our youngest ever guest!Greg's album choices include:Gyroscope by Gordon Beck (1969) released on MorganRemember of Love by Masuru Imada (1979) released on Three Blind MiceFlare Up by...
2021-10-2419 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with Jo Harrop about singing, the blues, and working with Christian McBride on her new albumIn this week’s episode we chat with the fabulous singer and songwriter Jo Harrop.We chat about her new album 'The Heart Wants', working with Christian McBride, being feted by Iggy Pop, playing on the London scene, and responding to the joys and pains of life through song-writing.There’s lots of laughs, some deep dives into the healing power of music, an exceptionally complex quiz(o), and some great album recommendations including:Sweet Bitter Love by Aretha Franklin (1967) released on SonySarah Vaughan (with Clifford Brown) by Sarah Vaughan (1955) rele...
2021-10-1725 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with pianist and composer Paul Edis about composition, working with others, and his wonderful new albumIn this week’s episode we chat with the very talented pianist, composer and arranger Paul Edis.We chat about his latest album "The Still Point of the Turning World", his creative processes when working within classical and jazz genres, and who he turns to for support as a musician and a creator.There’s of course a very taxing quiz(!), an evolution within our fantasy house band, and some fabulous album recommendations that even made the host’s hairs stand up on his arms, including:Night Train by Oscar Peterson (1963) released on Verve
2021-10-1024 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with singer & composer Irene Serra about her band, her journey and all things jazzIn this week's episode with chat with Italian-born singer Irene Serra.She shares more about her journey to the UK via Copenhagen and Milan, settling in to jazz life in Hackney, developing her fabulous band ISQ and her creative influences including dance.We discuss her upcoming album, remixing and listening to music and of course there's a quiz, top 3 album choices and a vocal addition to the house band. It's a lovely chat all round!Irene's album recommendations include:Piano and A Microphone 1983 by Prince (2018) released by NPG/Warner Bros
2021-10-0332 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting about spiritualism: contrasting Tool, Sibelius & Brad MehldauIn this week's episode, Chris is joined by his lovely siblings Lotti and Jim.Lotti is a concert soprano & music appreciation tutor; Jim is a rock drummer and online music reviewer.We all 3 pick a different album to share and contrast as we reflect on musical spiritualism across the contrasting worlds of classical, rock and jazz music. There's also a very exciting hooter!Our featured albums are:Lateralus by Tool (2001) released on VolcanoThe 5th Symphony by Jean Sibelius - recommending Sir John Barbirolli's 1962 recording of Symphonies Nos. 2 & 5 with...
2021-09-2640 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with singer Esther Bennett about the London jazz scene, Duncan Lamont and women in jazzThis week the singer and composer Esther Bennett talks with us about her journey through jazz in the UK across the last 30+ years.She shares stories about her musical evolution in Birmingham and then onto the scene in 1980's London. She talks passionately about her musical relationship with the late Duncan Lamont, and some of the hurdles she's faced as a woman in jazz.There are lots of funny and poignant moments, a daft quiz, and some wonderful album recommendations, including:Swingin' Easy by Sarah Vaughan (1957) released on EmArcyBlues and...
2021-09-1934 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with pianist Chris Ingham, about Dudley Moore, Hoagy Carmichael, MOJO and moreThis week's guest in pianist, writer and all round music-man, Chris Ingham.We chat about his writing gigs with MOJO and interviewing Paul Simon, researching the songbooks of Hoagy Carmichael and Gil Evans, and of course, his October 2021 gig in Watford shining a light on the jazz of the brilliant Dudley Moore.We also find time to explore the influence of Prefab Sprout, the genius of Benny Green and the struggles of being 'musically dyslexic'.Chris's album recommendations include:A Jazz Portrait of Frank Sinatra by Oscar Peterson (1959) released on Verve
2021-09-1236 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with singer & composer Rouhangeze about her upcoming album and her influencesChris is joined by Mauritian singer and composer Rouhangeze for a fascinating conversation about her musical path from an Indian Ocean island to Europe.We chat about her creative partnerships with Tomasz Bura and Linley Marthe and her 5-year journey to write, record and produce her new upcoming album 'evasio'.We explore the spiritual dimensions of her music and still find time to consider Chris Potter's piano skills, Moogs and fish curry!Rouhangeze's album recommendations include:I Took Up The Runes by Jan Garbarek (1990) released on ECMSlave to...
2021-09-0536 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with pianist and composer Fergus McCreadie about his musical path & the influence of the natural worldSeries 6 kicks off chatting with the acclaimed and hugely talented pianist and composer Fergus McCreadie.We chat about the ever-potent influence of the natural world and his musical journeys around creating his 2 highly successful albums.Plus there's a very special Scottish-themed quiz, and a review of our ever challenging fantasy house-band!Album recommendations include:The Vienna Concert by Keith Jarrett (1991) released on ECM80/81 by Pat Metheny (1980) released on ECMThe Gloaming (self-titled) (2014) released on Real World RecordsCairn (2021) and Turas (2018) by Fergus McCreadie...
2021-08-2835 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with Shri, one of the world's most spiritual and compelling musiciansIn our series 5 finale, we're joined by composer, producer and uncategorisable musician Shri Sriram.We chat about the value placed on music by society. We chat about bridging the music of India and the rest of the world. We chat about drum n bass, "jazz", classical music, jamming, not being able to read Western music, the inspiration of the Himalayas and so much more.He also shares one of the most amazing jazz stories we've ever heard as 19-year old Shri finds himself sitting down with Alice Coltrane and then being 'stuck' on stage with...
2021-07-1139 min
Watford Jazz JunctionComparing the worlds of jazz & classical music with soprano Charlotte Newstead In this episode, Chris is joined by soprano singer Charlotte Newstead for a ranging discussion around improvisation and performance.Comparing and contrasting the experiences of the classical world and the jazz world they explore the influence of JS Bach and Charlie Parker, tackle the risks of musical freedom & musical exactness, and generally have a good giggle!Find out more about Charlotte at www.charlottenewstead.co.ukSupportYou can help support the podcast and keep us ad free. Especially useful if you’d like to support the podcast and want to ke...
2021-07-0434 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with trumpeter, singer & bandleader Georgina Jackson about big bands, leading bands and women in jazzGeorgina Jackson joins us for a very energised chat about jazz life in Watford and on the high seas!There's chat about flugel horns, making it in a big band, combining trumpeting and singing, leading your own band and ultimately enjoying what you do.There's another tremendous top ten quiz challenge, fantasy house band review (sorry James Morrison - it was her, not me!) and insights into her career and influences.Georgina's Top 3 Album recommendations include:It Might As Well Be Swing by Frank Sinatra & Count Basie (1964) released on Reprise
2021-06-2730 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with acclaimed jazz singer Luca Manning about the jazz scenes in London & Scotland and being your true selfLuca Manning is this week's special guest.A Glaswegian born singer of growing renown we talk about his journey into jazz via soul, singing with NYJO, developing his style with Fergus McCreadie, playing at Ronnie Scott's and finding his feet on the UK jazz scene.He also fearlessly faces our inaugural Glasgow's Miles Better & Stars of Scottish Jazz Hot Question Frenzy Quiz Special and introduces a writing element to the house band.Luca's album recommendations include:grae by Moses Sumney (2020), released on JagjaguwarOnce to Every Heart by Mark...
2021-06-2032 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with the owner of London's 606 Jazz Club Steve Rubie about the London jazz scene, Ronnie Scott, and programming live jazzIn this very entertaining episode, Chris in joined by Steve Rubie, owner of the 606 Club in London.As a programmer, a promoter, musician and one-time chef, Steve looks back across a 40-year career running Chelsea's most famous club. He talks about mentoring Ronnie Scott gave him in the early days and reflects on loads of wonderful musicians who've played at his club over the years.He also bravely takes on our culinary-jazz quiz, picking dishes to please the palettes of some of the world's true legends.Amongst lots of album references, Steve recommends:
2021-06-1334 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with Jasdeep Singh Degun about playing the sitar, Indian classical music and jazz collaborationsChris chats with sitar supremo and composer Jasdeep Singh Degun about all his musical junctions across Indian classical music, classical music, rock and, of course, jazz.Jasdeep talks about the complexities of collaboration, the heritage of the sitar and its place in the Indian classical music canon, the role of philosophy in his musical approach, and explains more about his current compositions.We also undertake our inaugural 'Ravi or Not Hear I Strum' mega quiz challenge. Of course.His album recommendations include:Pure by Kaushiki Chakrabarty (2004) on Sense World Music
2021-06-0638 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with one of Europe's leading jazz clarinet players Adrian Cox about life on the road, Bad Manners and jazz in New YorkChris chats with virtuoso jazz clarinetist Adrian Cox about all his many jazz and musical junctions.Adrian talks about his early influences including the Pasadena Roof Orchestra through to his admiration of Edmond Hall. We also undertake our inaugural live clarinet Q&A!Adrian is full of energy and great tales of jazz derring-do, the rights & wrongs of Spotify and why we should all be listening to trumpeter Tom Harold.His album recommendations include:Jazz at Vespers by George Lewis (1954) on FantasyRumpus on Rampart Street by Edmond Hall (1959...
2021-05-3031 min
The Bottom Line PodcastDr Newstead talks bowel surgery and the most important indicator of a successful operationStephanie chats with colorectal surgeon, Graham Newstead AM, about bowel surgery and what makes for an optimal surgical outcome.Dr Newstead discusses removal of the primary cancer and regional lymph nodes, the different types of surgical procedures - open, keyhole and robotic - as well as recovering from an operation. Give a $#*! About your bowel: June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Bowel Cancer Australia's signature event to raise awareness of Australia's second deadliest cancer.
2021-05-2742 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with double bass and electric bass player John Pope about jazz, Newcastle, and free improvisationChris is joined by free jazz improviser and bass player, John Pope.We chat about John's influences from Ornette Coleman to the natural world, from Rage Against the Machine to The Blues Brothers. We get the inside track on the Newcastle and northern jazz scene and play an astonishing round of our new 'Bass Deluxe Fretted Finger Bamboozling Brain Buster' quiz challenge.John edits our ever fantastic house-band and selects his top 3 albums of all time:Mingus at Antibes by Charles Mingus (1960) on AtlanticO'Neal's Porch by William Parker (2001) on AUM...
2021-05-2343 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with YouTube music reviewer and drummer Jim Newstead about bands & their audiencesThis week Chris is joined once again by his brother Jim Newstead.It all gets quite deep(!) as we get embroiled around the edges of chaos theory, lose our way around Talking Heads and think more about the relationship of the composer and the musician with their audience.As always there's plenty of jazz talk and discovery of new musical junctions.Check out Jim Newstead on YouTube.SupportYou can help support the podcast and keep us ad free. Especially useful if you’d like to support the podcast an...
2021-05-1734 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with Grammy winner Tim Garland about playing saxophone with Chick Corea, his career and his new recording studioIn this bumper episode we chat with the legendary saxophonist & composer Tim Garland.Grammy-winning and feted for his huge musical range, Tim has been a significant figure in world-wide jazz for many years.We talk about his albums, his 2 decades of working with the late great Chick Corea, what it was like starting off his career playing alongside Ronnie Scott, and what his junctions have been in developing his own sounds and approach to jazz and music.It's a rich and fascinating insight into the highs, and sometimes lows, of being a professional...
2021-05-1044 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with tenor saxophonist Denys Baptiste about St Lucia, UK jazz, and learning the bass clarinetWe continue season 4 with a hugely enjoyable chat in conversation with saxophonist Denys Baptiste.A giant of the London jazz scene, Denys's sound is instantly recognised, along with his fantastic back catalogue of stellar albums.We chat about musical progress and coming out of lockdown, saxes and bass clarinets, and his many junctions and influences. Plus(!), Denys boldly takes on our brand new St Lucia quiz mega challenge! If you don't know the delights of green figs and salt fish listen on...Denys's album recommendations include:Way out West by Sonny...
2021-05-0335 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with Jazz FM presenter Anne Frankenstein about life as a jazz DJ and performing across the worldWe start season 4 chatting with the very funny, talented and knowledgeable Anne Frankenstein.Anne is a familiar voice on Jazz FM and a very popular live DJ, playing around London, the UK and worldwide.We chat about the pressures and joys of presenting jazz to the world, tackle our exciting new '10 questions in 2 minutes' super feature(!), and as always discuss some fabulous music.Anne's album recommendations include:Piano Solo: Melodies Africaines, Volume 2 by Manu Dibango (1984) on AfroVision RecordsGraceland by Paul Simon (1986) on Warner Bros.Small...
2021-04-2534 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with Australian jazz trumpet legend James Morrison about playing with Dizzy Gillespie, The Olympics, Top Gear and much moreThe hugely talented and funny James Morrison joins us for our Season 3 finale.A musical polymath and multi instrumentalist, James is well known to many from opening the 2000 Olympic Games, playing in the world's finest venues and hosting Top Gear Australia.This hugely enjoyable conversation ranges from what is was like playing alongside Dizzy Gillespie to being a jazz nut in a fast car. We also ask the really important questions including what is the definite jazz ride and why he has yet to play at the Rifle Volunteer pub in Watford?!ENJOY!
2021-04-1832 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with the UK's most in demand bass player, Daniel Casimir, about composition and the London jazz sceneThis week Chris is joined by the wonderful Daniel Casimir: bassist, composer, producer and all round lovely person. There's a reason every one wants him in their band!We chat about his journey, his latest compositions (watch out for the new album later in 2021) and working with the current cream of the crop across the London jazz scene.He plays a blinder in adding a surprise musician to our ever dreamy house band, and doubles down on Wayne Shorter album recommendations:The Soothsayer by Wayne Shorter (1965) released on Blue NoteJuJu...
2021-04-1227 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting about music genres (classical, rock and jazz) with soprano Charlotte Newstead & rock drummer Jim NewsteadIn this genre-busting mid-season special, Chris is joined by his charming siblings: YouTube reviewer & musician Jim Newstead and classical soprano Charlotte Newstead.They discuss the importance and relevance of musical genres, get to grips with the evolution of Western modern music, and compare and contrast opinions across their own specialist styles of rock, classical and jazz.There's all sorts in this rather enjoyable musical natter!More about JimMore about CharlotteSupportYou can help support the podcast and keep us ad free. Especially useful if you’d...
2021-04-0232 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with guitarist & singer Jelly Cleaver about punk and jazz, song writing & politicsIn this fantastic episode, singer-songwriter and guitarist Jelly Cleaver talks about jazz and her musical junctions.A rising star on the London-scene, Jelly plays & writes with pared-back precision and beauty. We chat about her route into music, social activism and DIY punk (of course!).Jelly's album choices include:Lady Sings the Blues by Billie Holiday (1956) on VerveCrescent by John Coltrane (1964) released on Impulse!Live at Sin-E by Jeff Buckley (1993) released on ColumbiaSupportYou can help support the podcast and keep us ad free...
2021-03-2929 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with one of the busiest UK jazz musicians, sax player Ben Castle, about scoring, recording, Stevie Wonder, Sammy Davis Jnr and much moreIn this fabulous episode, sax player and clarinetist Ben Castle talks about his jazz journey and all the junctions en route.A fount of great stories, Ben shares tales from his exceptional musical journey including meeting Stevie Wonder in Buckingham Palace (as you do), playing with scores of wonderful musicians from the worlds of jazz, pop and rock, and reveals all about that sensational viral clip featuring his dad Roy Castle dancing alongside Buddy Rich and Sammy Davis Jnr.Ben's album choices include:A Love Supreme by John Coltrane (1965) released on Impulse!
2021-03-2141 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with MOBO nominated jazz saxophonist Camilla George about composition and leading a jazz bandTo launch Season 3, Chris is joined by saxophonist and MOBO-nominee Camilla George, to discuss her music, her journey into jazz, and her new 3rd album!Camilla, who leads her own band, has also been an influential member of Tomorrow's Warriors, Jazz Jamaica, Venus Warriors and the Nu Civilisation Orchestra. She discusses her influences, helps Chris map out the current London jazz scene, and tells all about an infamous and traumatic recorder incident!Camilla's album recommendations include:Songbook by Kenny Garrett (1997) released on Warner.Bar Talk (specifically Mr. JJ) by Jeff "Tain"...
2021-03-1440 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club's house pianist, James Pearson, about jazz, 78 records & the London jazz sceneChris is joined by pianist James Pearson, to discuss his music and working life in the UK's most famous jazz club, with more famous name drops than the Jazz Junction has ever contended with!In our series 2 finale, James, artistic director at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, recounts tales of jazz derring do including the appearances at the club of Lady Gaga, Kylie Minogue, Wynton Marsalis and the Rev Jesse Jackson. There's comparison of the geniuses of Erroll Garner, Thelonius Monk, Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans; celebration of the joy of 78 records; and great insights into recording jazz.
2021-03-0837 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with Clark Rundell about orchestral conducting, jazz, Wayne Shorter, Esperanza Spalding and Brad MehldauChris is joined by conductor Clark Rundell, to discuss his approach to music, working with many of the world's jazz greats and orchestras.Clark, professor of conducting at the Royal Northern College of Music, is a versatile and globally-in-demand musician. Hear him talk about current projects with Esperanza Spalding & Wayne Shorter, what challenges a classical & jazz conductor faces, and what music makes him smile.There's also a double-change to the house band!Clark's album recommendations include:Joy Ryder by Wayne Shorter (1995) released on Columbia Records.Emily's D+Evolution by...
2021-03-0136 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with one of the most popular UK tenor sax players, Dean Masser, about bebop and improvisationChris is joined by tenor sax player, composer and educator Dean Masser, to discuss his journey into jazz, reflections on improvisation, the influence of the great tenorists, really really listening to albums, and what it's like working on the UK scene.Dean is one of the most in-demand tenor players in the UK and can be heard ('out of lockdown') in venues north and south of Watford! :-) He also teaches and supports the next generation of players.Discover more about Dean, including how to book lessons and buy charts, at his website....
2021-02-2337 min
Radio Brews NewsPeter Howes - Newstead BrewingThis week we meet Peter Howes who, for want of a better description, is the Patriarch of the Howes family that owns Brisbane’s Newstead Brewing. Newstead was one of the very early arrivals in the Brisbane good beer scene, and it was the first of those to really do the food and hospitality side of the business well in the city. While Peter's son Mark Howes was the face of the brewery and hugely active in the craft beer scene as a prolific collaborator with other breweries, the business has always been described as a...
2021-02-2341 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with with flute player Eddie Parker about composition, 20th century music and jazzChris is joined by musician and composer Eddie Parker, to discuss the creative & technical process in lock-down, musical influences, the role of the natural environment for wellness, Loose Tubes and all sorts of jazz en route.Eddie's career as a flautist-extraordinaire has threaded a creative line between the classical and jazz worlds. He talks about collaboration, suggests not just one 'top-3 album list' but two(!), adds ukele to the house-band and solves a 30-year lyrical mystery for Chris.Discover more of Eddie's music one Facebook and Bandcamp.Eddie's album recommendations include:...
2021-02-1851 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with alt, rock & world music YouTube reviewer Jim NewsteadChris is joined by his brother, musician and composer Jim Newstead, to discuss mental wellness, great albums and the importance of listening to music.Jim's YouTube channel has racked up hundreds of thousands of views across the last 3 years. Across this time Jim has received countless recommendations for tracks to review, including Snarky Puppy, Hiromi and Tigran Hamasyan mixed in amongst more heavy metal, prog rock and fusion than you can shake a studded-leather wrist band at.Jim also reviews our house band. You'll have to listen to find out if Kajagoogoo really can have...
2021-02-1024 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with Faye MacCalman, indie & avant-garde composer and free-jazz saxophonistChris is joined by jazz musician and composer, Faye MacCalman.Faye shares her journey into jazz, explores free improvisation, explains her new compositions for BBC Sounds, rates the Lancaster Jazz Festival, chooses her 3 favourite albums of all time, and replaces a member of our house band! Wow!Faye’s album listing includes:Clouds by Joni Mitchell (1969) on Reprise Records.Outward Bound by Eric Dolphy (196o) on New Jazz records.12 Little Spells by Esperanza Spalding (2018) on Concord records.SupportYou can help support the podcast and ke...
2021-02-0230 min
Mike Williams: 100 in 24Story for Al NewsteadAl Newstead on the Melbourne lockdown, what it was like becoming a dad, plus a special guest surprise in the form of an audio story. CreditsGuest: Al Newstead Al is a music writer, read about his favourite songs of 2020 here: https://alister-newstead.medium.com/my-2020-musicaladventcalendar-fd40cbdf3c40 Contact MikeTwitter: https://twitter.com/mikewilliams_v Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikewilliams_v/ Website: https://mikewilliams.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-01-1128 min
Watford Jazz JunctionReviewing the 2020 EFG London Jazz Festival: Part 2 (aka Chris's Covid Survival Special!)Chris reviews 5 gigs held in the second half of this year's EFG London Jazz Festival (13-22 November 2020). Most of the gigs reviewed should still have their streams available to watch for free, linked from the LJF website.Using a exceptionally complex and subtle scoring structure(!) Chris reflects on performances from Yazz Ahmed, Kansas Smitty's, Istanbul Psychedelic, Jerry and the Pelican System, and Abel Selaocoe.This is the last episode in the current series. A new series will return in early 2021.Album recommendations:Polyhymnia Remixed by Yazz Ahmed (2020) - Released by Yazz...
2020-12-1716 min
Watford Jazz JunctionReviewing the 2020 EFG London Jazz Festival: Part 1 (including The Jazz Voice)Chris reviews 4 gigs and a conversation that were held in the first half of this year's EFG London Jazz Festival (13-22 November 2020). All the gigs reviewed should still have their streams available to watch for free on the LJF website.Using a complex scoring structure(!) Chris reflects on performances from Guy Barker's 'Jazz Voice', Jasdeep Singh Degun, Emile Parisien & Vincent Peirani, Harold López-Nussa and a powerful conversation between Kevin Le Gendre, Carleen Anderson and Orphy Robinson,And since it was the presenters birthday when this podcast was recorded, there are a few (rarely to b...
2020-11-1912 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with one of the UK's leading jazz singers, Emma SmithChris is joined by jazz singer extraordinaire, Emma Smith.Emma discusses being a jazz musician during lockdown, her new album and her song Monogamy Blues (featured), singing at Ronnie Scott’s and performing with the Puppini Sisters, her love of Ella Fitzgerald, chooses her 3 favourite albums of all time, and replaces a member of our house band!Emma’s album listing includes:Swings Schubert Alley by Mel Tormé (1960) Prd. Russell Garcia. Released on Verve.Presenting Joe Williams and Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra (1966) Released on Solid State Records.West...
2020-11-1633 min
Watford Jazz JunctionMust sees at the London Jazz Festival 13-22 November 2020Chris explores all the gigs that are available at this year's London Jazz Festival (13-22 November 2020) and makes his recommendations for shows and acts not to be missed in this online, streamed and digital extravaganza of jazz!There are 'look outs' for so many great acts including Guy Barker's 'Jazz Voice', Tigran Hamasyan, Mornington Lockett, Jazz Plus Ensemble, Shabaka Hutchings, Tomorrow’s Warriors, Kevin Le Gendre, Carleen Anderson and Oprhy Robinson, Tina Edwards, Shri, Seed Ensemble, Glasshopper, Toni Kofi, Gary Crosby, Abel Selaocoe, Yazz Ahmed, Judi Jackson, Binker Golding and Baba ZuLa and İlhan Erşahin.An...
2020-11-1017 min
Watford Jazz JunctionChatting with Miles Ashton, sound director of Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London about his career including Amy Winehouse's first ever gigMiles Ashton - sound director at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club - looks back over a lifetime in live jazz.His stories include Amy Winehouse's first ever gig in front of a live audience, being hired by Ronnie Scott & Pete King, and touring with Shri Sriram.He also chooses the inaugural line-up for our podcast's fantasy house band!Miles's album listing includes:The Nightfly by Donald Fagan (1982) Prd. Gary Katz. Released on Warner Bros.Heavy Weather by Weather Report (1977) Prd. Joe Zawinal, Jaco Pastorius, Wayne Shorter. Released on Colombia.
2020-11-0827 min
Watford Jazz JunctionWhat this jazz conversation podcast is all aboutA look forward to the Watford Jazz Junction - a new festival of jazz and more - coming to Watford in 2021. We also discuss what else we'll cover in future episodes relating to jazz and lots of musical junctions.SupportYou can help support the podcast and keep us ad free. Especially useful if you’d like to support the podcast and want to keep it ad free. Plus it makes Chris feel very happy indeed! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChrisNewsteadShow infoPresenter: Chris NewsteadTheme: by SoundWorkLab, li...
2020-11-0212 min
The Bottom Line PodcastTalking poo & symptoms - Dr Graham Newstead AMBowel Cancer is Australia’s second deadliest cancer, with over 15,000 people diagnosed each year and over 5,000 dying from the disease. However, it is preventable and treatable.Colorectal surgeon, Graham Newstead talks about poo and what to look out for in the toilet bowl, as well as bowel cancer symptoms and the need for all Australians to be bowel cancer aware regardless of age.
2020-10-0116 min
Behind the Business BlindsCass Thies | The story of Newstead StudiosCass is the founder and Managing Director of Brisbane’s premier creative space, Newstead Studios. An architecturally converted warehouse home to boutique offices and co-working, professional photography studio, event and workshops spaces, gallery and cafe. Cass and her husband - photographer and film maker Sam Thies - developed Newstead Studios with a vision to create a space that inspired creativity through beautiful design and above all, community. We chat about the beautiful history Cass and Sam have with the property, how they survived COVID-19 as an events and coworking space, the importance of investing in cr...
2020-06-2241 min
Bonnets At DawnS4.2, Episode 3: Lord Byron & Newstead AbbeyWe continue our series on literary homes with a discussion about Newstead Abbey, home of Lord Byron, with Curator Simon Brown. We also discuss the Harriet Beecher Stowe & Lord Byron controversy. If you’re playing the HBS drinking game with us, get the bottle out.
2020-05-2159 min
Marathon MedicRunning & Me - Alice NewsteadIn the final episode of this series I chat with Alice Newstead. We discuss how Alice started running and the effect its had on her obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
2020-05-1730 min
Talking About Cars with Randy KerdoonTalking About Cars 195 - Butch Patrick (Munsters), Part 2 of Scott Newstead (Cold War Motors)(05-07-2020) - Randy and Hot Rod Bob catch up with Butch Patrick who played "Eddie Munster" in the original "Munsters" which aired on CBS from 1964-1966. Butch gives an update on his Munster coach and Dragula "clones" and has the best Munster story ever, about the Munster coach that ends up taking a thrill ride in Hollywood...with the cast still in the car! Then it's part 2 of our talk with "Cold War Motors" Scott Newstead, on 50s Plymouth wagons, how old he really is, and what the age of coronavirus is like in Alberta, Canada. Don't forget to SUBSCR...
2020-05-0728 min
Talking About Cars with Randy KerdoonTalking About Cars 194 - Scott Newstead (Cold War Motors) Part 1 0f 2(04-30-2020) - and so the Zoom era of the Talking About Cars podcast begins! This time Randy Kerdoon and "Hot Rod" Bob Beck, are joned my the post popular guest in TAC history, Scott Newstead of "Cold War Motors" where he offers an update on his '60 Plymouth Fury build, what car is on deck for his next project, and what Scott REALLY thinks about convertibles! LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE!!
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2020-04-3030 min
3MDR 97.1fmClassically Saturday's Jules Vines chats with Chris Johnston, Chairman of Newstead Arts HubChris Johnston, Chairman of the Newstead Arts Hub chats about the transformed railway station at Newstead and it's new lease of life as a premier Arts Hub in the region.
2020-02-1008 min
Food & Beverage TrailblazersPODCAST: Bite Society’s Simon Newstead on his mission to lower vegan product prices worldwideIn the very first episode of our new Food and Beverage Trailblazers podcast, we speak to vegan start-up founder and angel investor Simon Newstead about his mission to both lower the prices of vegan products worldwide, as well as to help put more vegan start-ups on the map.
2019-11-0716 min
Before The Crowd#006 Spirituality, Recovery and Freeing Yourself From Your Anger (With Kel Newstead)I am very excited to share this interview with Yoga Instructor Kel Newstead. Kel shares her wealth of knowledge on the benefits, positive and negative effects of yoga in the 21st Century. We explore philosophy, spirituality and what we can expect to gain from doing different forms of yoga. We discuss how yoga can alter people in different ways and how it can have an signifficant emotional affects on our day to day lives.
2019-05-1300 min
Talking About Cars with Randy KerdoonTAC 127 - Mark Towle, Constance Nunes (Rust to Riches), Scott Newstead Part 2 (Cold War Motors)(11-22-2018) - Mark Towle & Constance Nunes from "Car Masters : From Rust to Riches” joins Randy at the Cars, Stars and Rock n' Roll Auction at Indio, California to talk about their new Netflix series where the group at "Gotham Garage" works on upgrading themselves with every build until they make some serious cash with their final custom car! Then with a cameo from Mike and Ant from Wheeler Dealers, we have Part 2 of our conversation with Scott Newstead from the "Cold War Motors" Channel on YouTube!! Listen, Subscribe (it's free), Share, Comment and if you listening on Apple Podcasts....rate u...
2018-11-2234 min
Talking About Cars with Randy KerdoonTAC 120 - Michael Cole (Mod Squad), Scott Newstead (Cold War Motors)(08-16-2018) - This week Randy gets the lowdown behind the destruction of a beloved TV car, the 1950 Mercury Woody Wagon from the original ABC TV show "The Mod Squad" Michael Cole played Pete Cochran and at the Hollywood Show in LA, he told me not only why the car was blown up in an episode, but how many tries it took to do it. (it didn't want to die)!! He also talks about how he got the role with Peggy Lipton and Clarence Williams III from Aaron Spelling! Then Scott Newstead gives us the behind the scenes of his youtube...
2018-08-1648 min
Holy Spirit Chat Podcast Series007 Special Guest Michelle Newstead
Special Guest Michelle Newstead
Michelle`s From Central Vineyard Northampton
Some great stories and examples of the ministry of the
Holy Spirit working through ordinary people
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2018-06-2900 min
QSO Today Podcast - Interviews with the leaders in amateur radioRichard Newstead, G3CWIRichard Newstead, G3CWI, as an avid outdoor radio enthusiast, co-founded SOTA or the Summits on the Air program. When he needed the right gear to take to the mountaintop, Richard had to create and import his own equipment, ultimately resulting in the creation of his company, Sotabeams, our new sponsor on QSO Today. Richard's story includes operating from a research station in Antarctica during the Falklands war to the founding of Sotabeams our new QSO Today sponsor.
2018-03-0958 min
The DialogueThe Life of Adrian Newstead OAM from ordinary to Aboriginal Art ExpertAdrian Newstead OAM is recognized for his contribution to Aboriginal Art in Australia and as the Owner of Coo-ee Aboriginal Art Gallery, Art Consultant and Author. Adrian grew up with the desperate fear that he would be ordinary and instead he has turned out quite extraordinary. Adrian has actively supported Australian ethnic art and the artists who produce it for many years and is viewed by many as the man behind the the promotion of our beautiful ethnic art landscape. Adrian Newstead OAM established Cooee Aboriginal art Gallery in 1981. A former President of the Indigenous Art Trade...
2017-02-0728 min
Hot & Delicious: Rocks The Planet114 Newstead Brewing Company - Mark Howes (Head Brewer)Hot & Delicious: Rocks The Planet! podcast with head brewer & co-founder of Newstead Brewing Company, Mark Howes. As one of the pioneers of the burgeoning Brisbane craft beer scene, molecular bioscientist Mark Howes and the partners of Newstead Brewing Co founded their brewery in December 2013 and Mark had to make the rapid transition from 40 litre home-brewer to head brewer of Newstead Brewing Company. With a 2nd Newstead brewery, bar and restaurant set to launch shortly across the road from Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium, the brainchild of the Howes clan (Peter, Heather and Mark) and Michael Conrad has gone from strength-to-strength. Super 1-on-1 podcast about...
2017-01-2848 min