Wheel Of Life Podcast: Recent Episodes
John Clarke & Rich Lowndes
The Wheel of Life is a weekly talk show , hosted by John Clarke and Rich Lowndes. The talk show airs on Midlands based internet station Micro Brew Radio every Thursday @ 6pm.
We endeavour to change the perception of disability, through good conversation and demonstrating that whatever someone’s limitations, they can be transcended with positivity and determination.
We chat to a wide variety of guests about music, mindset and human connection.
This week John and Rich talk to Amy Touray, owner of Good Vibes Eco Lodge. In this extraordinary conversation they discuss Amy’s relocation to The Gambia, the art of “slow” living and so much more.
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You can find the Good Vibes Eco Lodge on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealGambia
You can follow the Good Vibes Eco Lodge on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/good.vibes.eco.lodge/
Follow Lioness Sounds on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lioness_sounds/
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You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
This week John and Rich talk to Dan Robinson, Academy Manager at Burton Albion Football Club. They discuss his playing career both at Burton and in New Zealand, coaching woman’s football, the evolution behind developing a successful academy and so much more.
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Burton Albion’s Website: https://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk
You can follow Burton Albion on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burtonalbionfc/
You can follow Burton Albion on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialburtonalbion/
You can follow Burton Albion on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialburtonalbion?
You can follow Dan on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/dannyboyr4
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You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
In this bonus episode Jane Barkley Young interviews John as part of the 52 Song Project Podcast.
How do we find our authentic voice in life and music? Where do feelings of worthiness and self belief come from, and how can we create more of them?
They discuss the power and value that songs have to transform and even save a life. Also how navigating disability, invalidating environments and why a life changing trip to west Africa helped him find the meaning of true confidence. Trigger warning: mentioning of suicidal ideation.
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You can follow Jane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janebarkleyyoung_/
You can find out about 52 Song Project here: https://the52songsproject.com
Follow 52 Song Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the52songsproject/
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You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
This week John and Nic talk to April Jai about her new single “It Ends with us”, migrating from different songwriting styles, combating negative self talk and much more.
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You can follow April here: https://linktr.ee/apriljaimusic
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You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
This week John and Rich talk to Steve Pickford. In this profoundly moving conversation they discuss adoption, change in perceptions, navigating both the light and the dark sides of disability and much much more.
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You can follow Steve’s drawing account on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spickford_art/
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You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
This week John and Rich talk to longtime friend of Wheel of Life Dorothy Ella. They discuss her new single “For Moore”, the transition to becoming self employed, developing a stage presence and much more.
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You can watch the music video for “ For Moore” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbiNJRhs31Q
You can listen to Dorothy on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5HBqTZx5sS9zZresD14h3g
You can follow Dorothy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dorothyellam
You can follow Dorothy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorothyellam/
Dorothy’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC91-QtT28Ah9SmK1NhDF_qg
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You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
This week John and Rich talk to Rob from Chasing Deer about inclusion within music, songwriting and much more.
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You can find all of Chasing Deers music here: https://lnk.bio/chasingdeer
Follow Chasing Deer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingdeer/
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You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
This week John and Rich talk to Jane Barkley Young - founder of the 52 Song Project. About the idea behind it, owning your craft and much much more.
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You can follow Jane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janebarkleyyoung_/
You can find out about 52 Song Project here: https://the52songsproject.com
Follow 52 Song Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the52songsproject/
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You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
This week John and Matt speak to musician and songwriter Ben Kidson . They discuss a wide range of subjects, including Bens upcoming EP, the beginnings of the streaming revolution and much more.
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You can stream Ben’s music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0byPxKkZ5TBvzQKL6NjqOq
You can follow Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlkidson/
You can follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenKidson
You can follow Ben on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ben-Kidson-115007103266563/
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You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
This week John and Nicola reunite with their previous guest Jemma Johnson to discuss her new single “Shatterproof” (Released on 11th February 2022). They discuss Jemma’s evolution as a musician since they last spoke, the concept of finding your sound, mental resilience and much more.
You can check out Jemma’s music here: https://linktr.ee/jemmajmusic?fbclid=IwAR0fxeM02WboezRh3qd8nvDZo-VdYb7Up6j2hQoqG2Tb0g-lylziyx4mu5M
Jemma's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jemmajmusic/
Jemma's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jemmajmusic
You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
This week John and Rich talk to Manchester based musician @h. They discuss the evolution of becoming a songwriter, the platform that social media gives you in todays music industry, the concept of calling yourself a “proper musician” and much more.
Watch Helena’s original song from her live EP, “No Mans Land” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3f2YM_HN_0
Follow Helena on social media below:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/helenaward.music/?hl=en-gb
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/helenawardmusic/
YouTube - https://youtube.com/channel/UC2lDch0jn2RiGxmwTLazu5g
TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLYMMsLg/
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/CjhDZBKNA9pixFrE6
You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
Rich is away this week. John speaks to Ian Douglas of So Live Talent about setting up a management company in todays world of streaming and social media, how he manages to run his own company with a long term chronic health condition and much more.
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You can follow Ian on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/iandforteau/
You can find out more about So Live Talent here: https://linktr.ee/iandforteau
You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
This week John and Rich talk to former primary school teacher Sarah Bowden about the riggers of becoming a full time painter, the liberation that brings. and much more.
You can follow Sarah on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_bowden_art/
Sarah’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sarahbowdenart
Sarah’s website: https://sarahbowdenart.com
You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
This week John and Rich talk to AC about his debut full album “Andy Crowe and the Eisen Family”. They discuss the importance of collaborative creation, open mic nights and much more.
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You can follow Andy here: https://www.instagram.com/andy__crowe__tef/
You can listen to Andy’s debut full album on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4SOZ9DcfHhIw6gxZL9IIe6
You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
This week John and Rich chat with actor and comedian Sam Carlyle about her upcoming stand up show. “Sam Carlyle : My life and other jokes”. They discuss the trails and tribulations of working within the creative industries and much, much more.
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You can follow Sam on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/instasamcarlyle/
You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
This week John and Rich chat with artist Tayna Barnes about her work, her creative flow and how being an artist helps people cope with their mental health issues.
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Follow Tanya on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/tanya_loves_cats/
You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
This week John and Rich chat with singer/songwriter Kimberly Walker about her EP Freckles, the everyday grind, social media's judgemental side and much more!
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Listen to Kimberly’s music here: https://linktr.ee/KIMBERLYWALKERMUSIC
You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
This week, John and Rich talk to actress and singer/ songwriter Aine Rose Daly. They discuss her role in the hit Amazon Prime series “Hanna”. They also discuss the need for transparency around mental health issues within the creative industries and much more.
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Listen to Aine’s music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7i3kD2ZevBC6U2Y1WNJ4OE
Watch the Amazon Prime Series “Hanna” here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hanna-Season-1/dp/B0875L1LBK
You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
This week, John and Rich talk to Simon Howard about his brand new EP “Youth’s Ground”. They discuss how a trip to the USA was the catalyst for the record, producing the EP with the help of Sloe Flower Studios and much more.
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Listen to Simon’s new EP here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0Y1U1lonq5gOWk0ZSBbPph?si=OvG4MGmYQzi84EGwffqxDA
You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
This week, John and Rich talk to Tadhg Daly about his brand new EP “Forever Young”. They discuss the importance of lyrics, the concept behind the EP and much more.
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Listen to Tadhg’s new EP here: https://ffm.bio/tadhgdaly
You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
This week John and Rich speak to Ian Barstow from the "3 Men and A Microphone" Podcast. They discuss the change in landscape of creating a podcast. They also discuss representation of the LGBTQ+ community within society today, along with much more.
You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
You can listen to "3 Men And A Microphone" podcast here:
https://linktr.ee/theasyetunnamedpodcast?fbclid=IwAR37klch79yDBRtNI79pKkJa1edpYofXJy3p9ravLiLGRjJ3RuQ_ohg9FIY
John and Rich are joined by their friends Nicola, Jess and Faye. They discuss the rigmarole of trying to purchase concert tickets as disabled people. They also delve into the extraordinarily stressful situation of not being able to use the toilet whilst out and about.
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You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account here: https://www.instagram.com/mr_r_j_l/
This week, John and Rich talk to their friends, Faye and Terrianne about the pitfalls of being able to find truly accessible accommodation.They draw on their personal experiences and endeavour to shine a light on this often taboo subject.
You can follow John here: https://linktr.ee/mrjmdclarke
And check out Rich’s Instagram account @lowndespencilart
Terrianne's socials: https://www.instagram.com/terrianneofficial/
Terrianne's "Singing for Sanity" instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/singing4sanity/
Faye's socials: https://www.instagram.com/flj2k/
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