Vocal Rogue: Recent Episodes
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Episode 22 - Health Is Important? Because Health Is Important featuring guest Glenroy Hemans
On today's episode we talk openly and freely about the effects things can have on the human body e.g. foods, vitamins whilst highlighting preventions and the importance of getting back to our greatest wealth, our health.
This is a two part episode, so we will be inviting Glenroy back to appear in part II. We would like to thank all our followers and listeners for bearing with us as we put the podcast to the one side whilst we helped our community in lockdown, we are glad to be back and to let you all know that we appreciate you! Don't forget you can join the conversation by leaving a comment. If you would like to know more information, would like us to cover a topic or you would like to feature with us on an future episode then why not get into contact.
Episode 21 - Headway BC - Brain Injuries with guests Nick Smith & Kath
Joining us are staff members Nick & Kath from Headway Black Country raising awareness to brain injuries letting the community know there is help at hand.
Headway BC are specialists dedicated to supporting brain injury survivors, carers and families whose lives are often turned upside down by a brain injury. Who have a small expert team that can help guide you to the information and support you may need, also provide a specialist Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service that offers a wide range of activities designed to help brain injury survivors relearn lost skills and gain new ones.
Headway bring support direct to your home. headwayblackcountry.co.uk
Note: brain injury has no discrimination of age, gender, colour or religion.
acquiredbraininjuries - www.vocalrogue.com
Episode 20 - Access To Information - Midland Metropolitan University Hospital guesting Chief Executive Toby Lewis & Consultant Paediatrician Dr Nick Makwana
Guesting today on the show Toby Lewis along with Dr Nick Makwana giving us an insight of what this state of the art complex means not just for the NHS but for the community as a whole, working alongside four universities supporting the volunteer sector, whilst finding & nurturing our future eg Consultants, Doctors, Nurses & Scientists etc, meaning for a brighter smarter future.
The delivery of this project will not only provide an advanced centre for healthcare services in the region but also help support the local economy by creating a significant number of employment and apprenticeship opportunities, also featuring on the day Director of Communications Ruth Wilkins for the trusts NHS volunteering service.
other campaigns & charities at MMUH
Engie UK www.engie.co.uk were present to demonstrate their zero carbon energy ambitions.
Sapphire Service from West Bromwich African Caribbean Resource Centre wbacrc.org.uk
The Real Junk Food Project trjfpbrum.com
Sick Be Nourished sickbenourished.org
A Big Thank You to all involved & a special Thank You to Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust www.swbh.nhs.uk #morethanahospital
Episode 19 - Mental Health - Raising Awareness with guest Dr Lisa McNally
Dr McNally the Director of Public Health for Sandwell joins us on the show raising awareness to Mental Health issues which not only exists in adults but also in young people, baring her own experience with MH issues confirming the logic Mental health does not discriminate and knowing where to go to get easy access.
Not only do we go into depth with MH but also talk about a brand new project called the Stronger Sandwell Project, places for young people to go & a support line set up for them, elderly being able to get outside get some fresh air & meet new people if able plus people with disabilities having places to go that actually caters for them
Mental Health Support In Sandwell:
Young people (under 18)
Sandwell Beam childrenssociety.org.uk/beam/sandwell
Adults (over 16)
Sandwell Healthy Minds sandwellhealthyminds.nhs.uk 0303 033 9903
Kaleidoscope Plus kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk Tel: 0121 565 5605
For people who may be considering suicide
Samaritans – 116 123 or if an emergency call 999
Episode 18 - Gang Members - Can They Change with guest Ben Butler
Ben owner NewGenF7 joins us on the show to share with us his experiences of being on the wrong side of the law, with this highlighting how the environment you grow up in & around can have an drastic effect on your choices moving forwards in life,
from being in a violent domestic household to getting his head stamped on by his mother's partner, ending up doing time in her majesties pleasure to his time in the military & also his time when he moved abroad the start to helping his mindset & his own mental health issues.
To now inspiring the next generation with New Generation Coaching, from running boot camps for young people, keeping them healthy out of trouble & harms way, ensuring kids don't fall down the same spiral trap of life, whilst mentoring the next generation.
We are highlighting our statement & highlighting second chances do exist & we all have it in us to change.
SecondChancesExist - www.vocalrogue.com
Episode 17 - Making Change - Coming Together with guests Byron Highton & Robin Reid
Joining us Bodybuilder Byron Highton & Former boxing Olympic Medallist & 3x Super-Middleweight World Champion Robin Reid - talking about why they teamed up with Safety Guide Foundation to open this charity for Ant-Bullying, Anti- Knife Crime & Child Wellbeing, Drugs & Alcohol abuse issues within our communities, dedicated to arming youngsters with the information they need to live happy, healthy and successful lives.
Also, sharing the lost of Byron's brother Jon-Jo to knife crime & sharing his harrowing experiences first hand, Robin's first hand experience of growing up being racially abused, also discussing why they want this format in all schools curriculum's to deal with peer pressure of society, tv, media & the community and talking about there ACE manual guide to how today's society came about & talking with VR on how to make a brighter community.
We do apologise for the sound quality as we recorded this episode in an office.
SupportingYouth - www.vocalrogue.com
We do apologise for the sound quality as we recorded this episode in an open venue.
Episode 16 - A Kids Insight - Life Skills with guest Latisha Swaby
Latisha Swaby is the owner of kids charity YQ where she will be talking about her experiences and why she opened her charity YQ also why she is trying to get this platform into schools, learning and teaching young kids about life skills they need for when they leave school and can bring this with them into adult life.
Also speaking and appearing on the show will be four young kids in Romero, Jay, Kian & Jaheim where they will be giving us an insight of how they feel and how they are affected by society in their day to day life in a question and answer exercise.
Would you like to share your experience with our listeners and followers? Then why not.
OurFutureGen - www.vocalrogue.com
Episode 15 - A Part Of Black History - Cherry Fletcher - with guest Denzil Fletcher
In line with Black History Month - Denzil Fletcher has come on the show to speak about his late mother Cherry Fletcher who was the founding member & co-founder of the Association of Black Probation Officers and chairwoman of the Wolverhampton Cultural Centre.
The trials and tribulations she went through in achieving her set goals of fair treatment for everyone
"Know The Past, Shape The Future"
This is an amazing woman who tried to make a change within the community she lived in, the people she came across with her passion in achieving and getting people to understand you can achieve anything that you put your mind to by elevating yourself.
EqualityAndDiversity - www.vocalrogue.com
Episode 14 - Austerity - Living Or A Sentence with guest Vi Wood
Vi Wood is the owner and chair of Leslie Care Packages, where on the show she will be talking about her experiences of dealing first hand with the Homeless, Poverty, the Vulnerable and the effects of Modern Day Slavery.
The drastic effect is having amongst the communities we live in - The reason why she opened Leslie Care Packages and the meaning behind the name, also telling us about the support she gets from the community with all the donations she receives in helping those in need.
All donations are greatly received and goes out to those in the community who need it most.
LoveYourCommunity - www.vocalrogue.com
Episode 13 - Community - Together vs Separated with guest Jubilee Jaguars FC Craig, Matthew & Paige
Craig, Matthew and Paige speaking about their time with West Bromwich United and the new club - Our stance in fighting Knife Crime, getting kids off the streets and giving them some kind of platform to succeed in life eg, sports, football, boxing, or even showing their creative sides like cooking, music, drama etc.
Whilst giving our opinions of where we are as community, views about needs in helping youth, the elderly and everyone in between. Also what needs to be done to keep a community thriving and maintained
What are your views on our communities? Are they together as community or separated have your say today
CommunityWinsTogether - www.vocalrogue.com
Episode 12 - Energy - Positivity vs Negativity with guest appearance Alison Cope alisoncope.com
The mother of murdered son Joshua Ribera aka DEPZMAN in Birmingham 2013 joins us on the show to tell us about her harrowing experience of that dreadful night her sons life was horrendously taken through knife crime, a feeling no parent should have to bear.
But Alison took her despair & directed her pain to help heal others with a tribute to her son - she founded THE JOSHUA RIBERA ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - where she held the first one in 2018 another in FEB 2020 - about kids who had lost their way, now educated and a new lease of life having turned their whole lives around highlighting second chances do exist.
Have your say..
Episode Trailer - www.vocalrogue.com
Episode 11 - Heroes - Role Models with guest appearance Andrew Chi Osbourne
What is a Role Model? Does the world need more Role Models?
Andrew Chi Osbourne - Martial Arts 8 times Hall Of Fame joins on the show and talks about his life changing experience when a total stranger tried to take his and his families life, where after the ordeal he was diagnosed with PTSD and got help within the shape of The Speakmans on his road to recovery.
Definition Of A Role Model - Role Model. Just as a Model is something that represents an inspirational ideal, a role model is someone who inspires others to imitate his or her good behavior. Parents try to be role models for their children by being good people. A famous person who gives money to charity or helps sick children is a role model.
Would you like to share your experience with VR Podcast
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Episode 10 - Grief - The 7 Stages
So what are the 7 stages of grieving after losing someone close to you, the stages of grief going by this model is a more in-depth analysis of the components of the grief process.
Once again, it is important to interpret the stages loosely, and expect much individual variation. There is no neat progression from one stage to the next. In reality, there is much looping back, or stages can hit at the same time, or occur out of order.
So why bother with stage models at all? Because they are a good general guide of what to expect. These seven stages include Shock, Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Testing, and Acceptance.
Would you like to share your experience? Have your say on the matter.
Video Trailer - www.vocalrogue.com
Episode 9 - Youth - Connecting - Disconnected Youths with guest Matthew Handley (fighting knife crime)
Matthew Handley from WEST BROM UNITED (grassroot football) guests on the show, talking about getting kids into sport, helping towards getting kids off the streets and giving them a platform to succeed.
Are a lot of the youths of today running out of control? What about the senseless taking of a life through knife crime? The unnecessary violence? Or is Today's youth: anxious, depressed, anti-social the rate is higher for emotional problems.
Have you experienced a loss of life of a family member or friend through knife crime or any violent related crime? Would you like to share your experience with our listeners and followers? Have your say on the matter
Video Trailer - www.vocalrogue.com
Episode 8 - Paranormal Activities - Ghosts.
Do they exist? Are you a believer or skeptical? Have you experienced something out of the ordinary, where you just can't explain it. Or is it just a figment our imagination running away with us? What's your views? Have you yourself ever experienced an paranormal experience?
Leave your views, comments & feedback
Dedicating this episode to Lubo, who will be no longer with us he's being signed up by a Major L.A. Recording Label for his Dj-ing. All the best Lubo.
Video Trailer - www.vocalrogue.com
Episode 7 - Entrepreneurship - Risk Or Reward
Why do we need entrepreneurs? Do you feel like you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Do you have the necessary traits needed?
Entrepreneurship is the process of designing, launching and running a new business, which is often initially a small business. The people who create these businesses are called entrepreneurs
Tune in , take in the discussion and have your say leave your views, comments & feedback
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Episode 6 - Poverty - Different Levels
Why do you think poverty exists? Poverty is actually at your own front door? How many times have you walked pass somebody that needs the help? Is man accountable or society in general? Have you ever experience this?
If any of this content or topic has compacted you. feel free to contact us, leave Your views, comments & feedback at vocalrogue@hotmail.com
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Episode 5 - Technology - Pro's and Con's
Is it good or bad? Does the bad outweigh the good? Is it bad for society? What do you think? Do you think technology is a necessary evil? What are your pro's and con's of technology?
Leave your views and comments where we can reply and hear the communities views.
Your help is always appreciated in spreading the word of the podcast to friends and family members and colleagues. Thanks for listening.
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Episode 4 - Life Lessons - Journey's Through Life presented by Lubo, Jevs, Fads & Rugz.
Journey's Through Life as the adage goes "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger". We’ll be discussing a few topics based on life itself and what we have been through and how we have overcome dark times, Maybe this resonates with yourselves.
Please leave your feedback as we would love to hear your words and stories
Dedicating this episode to Jevs aka Jevon, who can no longer commit to the podcast, as of other prior commitments, all the best for the future Jevs.
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Episode 3 - A Woman's World - Awe Inspiring Women presented by Fadz, Lubo and Rugz
This episode is all about women, and their struggle for independence and the motivation and inspiration captured along the journey into breaking free the shackles, in a male dominated world, for those still with us and for those who have gone. This episode is dedicated to all women.
Who inspires you?
Please leave your views, comments & feedback
AlwaysTogether - www.vocalrogue.com
- We apologize for the background noise, as we are podcasting in Starbucks, Birmingham. our apologies once again *
Welcome to Episode 2 - Musical Madness - Best & Worst Top Ten
Everybody loves music as it lets you release negatives vibes, gives you a feel good factor, a nice sing along in the shower, or driving along in the car, even puts a smile on your face.
What is your Top 5 favourite songs to sing along to in the shower or whilst driving the car?
Please leave your favourite 5 answer with us at the end so we can reply and other may see
ReleaseTheEndorphins - www.vocalrogue.com
- We apologise for the background noise, as our first podcast is in Tim Horton's, Birmingham. our apologies once again *
Welcome to Podcast Of The Four Horsemen - Episode 1 - Humble Beginnings - The Story So Far featuring Lubo, Rugz and Fads.
What can we say everybody loves films, it's engaging family time, even down time from work with so many genres to choose from.
What would you say is your Top 5 favourite films?
So tune in and why not leave your answer at the end