Jo's back with more Real Folk. Put your feet up and join Jo for an intriguing and thought provoking chat with 'accidental' comedian, Benjamin Bankole Bello, who has spent more than a decade honing his comic character, President Obonjo, African

14. Anna Kennedy OBE - Autism educator and Strictly star

Apr 1st, 2021 53m 57s

Kick back in your favourite comfy chair and join Jo and Anna chatting about autism awareness, Strictly Come Dancing and meeting the Queen. Anna shares the story of her children's diagnosis. What led her to set up two specialist schools, a colle

13. Amanda Egan - Author, fundraiser and creative

Feb 17th, 2021 30m 19s

Amanda Egan, author of 'Diary of a Mummy Misfit' and many more, chats with Jo about her writing process, lockdown life and her latest creative adventures. Tune in for an exclusive preview of an AMAZING song from the musical based on her utterly

12. John Fleming - Comedy connoisseur and blogger

Feb 8th, 2021 43m 8s

Jo chews the fat with comedy connoisseur, blogger and founder of the infamous 'Malcolm Hardee Awards', John Fleming. They discuss great writers, naked balloon dancing, how he ended up being co-author of Malcolm Hardee's book 'I Stole Freddie M

11. Alison Knowles - Emotional wellbeing therapist and author

Jan 24th, 2021 41m 33s

Emotional wellbeing is critical during these challenging times. Jo chats to the inspiring, Alison Knowles, creator of 'Ollie and his Superpowers', a book brand that helps both children and adults understand and control their emotions. Ali share

10. Lynn Rae - Make-up artist, physical therapist and pilates instructor

Oct 20th, 2020 51m 6s

Grab a cuppa and join Lynn and Jo for a life affirming chat. Starting with Lynn's background as a make-up artist in the 80's, why she became a physical therapist and how she continues to manage her breast cancer diagnosis received in 2008. Find

9. David Shackleton - Linguist, actor, teacher

Oct 8th, 2020 28m 33s

Linguist, actor and teacher, David Shackleton, chats candidly with Jo about attempting to take his own life, being a gay man in the 1960's, he also picks Jo up on a few of her own language faux pas. A fascinating journey into language, life and

8. Pam Jones - Foster carer for 30 years, set up local charity to help the homeless.

Sep 30th, 2020 37m 27s

Unstoppable, Pam Jones, popped into Custard HQ in Folkestone, to share the highs and lows of life as a foster carer for more than thirty years. Plus how and why she set up a local charity 'Helping the Homeless and Vulnerable' donations and deta

7. Lee and Hartmut - Theatre entrepreneurs crowdfunding for the arts

Sep 21st, 2020 22m 42s

Lee and Hartmut set up Central Tickets in 2017. Like so many of us in the arts they were hit hard by Covid19. Incredibly, during the toughest of times, the dynamic duo went to enormous lengths to help performers, producers and theatre technicia

6. Kate Sheppeard - Australian opera singer, jewellery designer & teacher

Sep 16th, 2020 34m 18s

Hilarious natter with Australian opera singer, jewellery designer (KTCD Jewellery on Etsy) and teacher, Kate Sheppeard. They shoot the breeze about nightmare performances, imposter syndrome, anxiety, working at ENO and Sydney Opera House plus s

5. Andy Elias - Indie filmmaker, actor, vlogger and teacher

Sep 9th, 2020 32m 11s

Join Jo for a natter with Andy about his love of the horror film genre, his indie film company 'Ciao Handy', the making of his award winning short, 'Life's a Bench' and how vlogging helped him recover from illness.

4. Lynn Ruth Miller - American journalist who started stand-up comedy aged 70

Sep 4th, 2020 35m 6s

86 year old American stand-up comedian, artist, author and force of nature, Lynn Ruth Miller, shares some of her amazing stories. Including starting stand-up aged 70, two failed marriages and coping with eating disorders...

3. Joff Summerfield - Cyclist, engineer and round-the-world traveller

Sep 1st, 2020 50m 9s

A modern day Phileas Fogg, if Mr Fogg had cycled round the world and taken a tad longer, owing to the height of his bike. Jo chats with Joff (at 'Custard HQ' in Folkestone) about his round-the-world trip that started and finished at stunning Gr

2. Manolis Emmanouel - Greek actor, voice over artist and director

Aug 30th, 2020 1h 1m

Jo catches up with Greek actor and friend Manolis Emmanouel. This is his first podcast so have a listen to this exclusive and find out about his role in Michael Winterbottom's film 'Greed', his unusual, unwanted admirer and some pretty huge lif

1. Jackie Meade - Mayor of Folkestone, 80's rocker, charity fundraiser

Aug 28th, 2020 48m 44s

Jo's first guest, recorded at her creative/gallery space 'Custard HQ' on the Old High St in Folkestone, is former Mayor of Folkestone - Jackie Meade. Find out about Jackie's Olympic Gold Medal, her brushes with 80's pop stars, her charity work