Undercurrent Stories

Today’s show features Emma Inch. Emma is a multi award winning beer writer and presenter. Known for her work in the UK and overseas, in 2018  Emma received  the prestigious Beer Writer of the year award. As well as hosting her own podcast, (one of my favourite shows!), Emma  has acted as a Taste Judge for the prestigious World Beer Awards.We talk about the recent renaissance of beer, food pairing, beer tasting, homebrewing and we even try to define what craft beer is all about!So whether you are a beer drinker, a homebrewer or you just want to find out more about this historic drink, let Emma's infectious enthusiasm and well respected knowledge about her subject take you on a beer journey! Conversation links;https://www.jane-peyton.com/ https://www.petebrown.net/ https://www.wildcardbrewery.co.uk/ https://brewstersbrewery.com/ https://www.adnams.co.uk/ https://www.brewdog.com/uk/ https://www.pillarsbrewery.com/ https://goodthingsbrewing.co/ http://lostandgrounded.co.uk/ https://dealatisuk.wordpress.com/Emma's links;  https://fermentationradio.libsyn.com/https://twitter.com/fermentradiohttps://www.instagram.com/fermentationradio/UNDERCURRENT STORIES LINKS;https://www.undercurrentstories.com/https://twitter.com/UndercurrentSt1https://www.instagram.com/undercurrentstories/Question or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

Today’s show features Alex Hobby. With over 150 interviews from people all around the world, Alex can perhaps best be described as a curator of hobbies.In his show, Time For Your Hobby, he provides people with an opportunity to take the stage and share their hobby with listeners. Subjects range from cooking, keeping fit, archery, dancing, deejaying and many many others. We also talk about some very strange and bizarre hobbies that Alex has encountered and with one of the coolest voices on radio and his infectious positive attitude I recommend listening to his highly acclaimed podcast show.TIME FOR YOUR HOBBY LINKS;https://timeforyourhobby.podbean.com/https://www.instagram.com/timeforyourhobby/https://twitter.com/tfyhpodcastemail timeforyourhobby@gmail.comUNDERCURRENT STORIES LINKS;https://www.undercurrentstories.com/https://twitter.com/UndercurrentSt1https://www.instagram.com/undercurrentstories/Question or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

In this episode we celebrate the music of Thin Lizzy! Having just released his new book, Thin Lizzy, Every Album, Every Song I am delighted to be joined by Graeme Stroud. Graeme is a musician and writer and has written on websites and blogs on a number of subjects, both musical and non-musical, for several years. He has also performed interviews and written feature articles, gig reviews and album reviews for the rock website VelvetThunder.   Over the course of 12 studio albums and raucous live sets, and armed with  Les Pauls and Marshalls, Thin Lizzy astounded audiences with blend of twin guitars roaring with harmony and electrifying power.  Fronted by charismatic Phil Lynott from their early years with Eric Bell and later Gary Moore, through the glory days of the Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham line-up, Lizzy scaled heights unimaginable for an Irish band up till then.They mixed hard rock with tender stories of identity and Irish mythology and unlike other rock bands that fell during the rise of Punk, Lizzy bloomed delighting both  Rock and Punk fans.I was fortunate enough to see them play at 18 gigs, (Yes I liked/like them!), from 1975-1983 when they disbanded and their songs became a soundtrack for both myself and group of friends. Their music is loved and appreciated as much today as it was in the 1970s and early '80s.Graeme's links;https://www.velvetthunder.co.uk/https://chalkhillblue.bandcamp.com/to purchase the book  UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thin-Lizzy-Every-Album-Track/USA https://www.amazon.com/Thin-Lizzy-every-album-Track/Special thanks to Andy Fox , radio broadcaster, for his kind permission for use of his photos on Undercurrent Stories Facebook and Instagram pages;https://www.facebook.com/undercurrentstories  https://www.instagram.com/undercurrentstories/Andy Fox links;http://www.bcfmradio.com/https://www.gtfm.co.ukhttps://www.rock-radio.co.ukAnd very special thanks to Scott Johnson for his kind permission for use of his  artwork featuring Phil Lynott on Undercurrent Stories Facebook and Instagram pages;https://www.facebook.com/undercurrentstorieshttps://www.instagram.com/undercurrentstories/Scott's link;If any  listeners would like to buy any products with Scott's painting on such as t shirts, mugs, badges, stickers etc. please visit RedBubble  http://tiny.cc/pp26tzQuestion or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

My guest today left his hometown in rural Lincolnshire, England to join the police service in London at the age of nineteen. Serving as a police officer in several units, he had his eyes opened to the highs and lows that come with serving as a constable.Suffering a stroke at the age of twenty-seven, he turned to historic action novels to help settle his mind and aid his recovery.After his recovery, he decided to start writing his own novel, combining a career in the police and his passion for medieval stories. His first book, BLUE SWORDS, the first of The Crimes and Crests Saga has been based on true events, merged with a historic twist.James's links;https://www.facebook.com/crimesandcrestsbooks/The Stroke Associationhttps://www.stroke.org.uk/Blue Swords by James HortonAmazon UK → https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08D78S99M/Waterstones UK ~ https://www.waterstones.com/.../james-horton//9781800940079Amazon US → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D78S99M/Barnes & Noble US ~ https://www.barnesandnoble.com/.../blue.../1137501027...Question or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

In Great Britain when we think of Bonfire Night on 5th November, we tend to just think of Guy Fawkes however, my guest today explains how Guy Fawkes was just one of a group of conspirators led by Robert Catesby, the mastermind behind the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. My guest is historian, Bill Cunningham and in this episode we talk about the circumstances that inspired and led up to the plot, the characters behind it and how it was eventually foiled. Please be aware that there are some graphic descriptions of torture in this episode.Bill's Instagram page  https://www.instagram.com/williamdavidcunningham/Stamford Mayors Guides https://www.thestamfordtownguidedtours.co.uk/Check outhttp://www.undercurrentstories.com/https://www.facebook.com/undercurrentstories/Question or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

When it comes to getting into shape there's a huge assortment of advice, programmes, diets etc. to choose from which can leave us feeling bewildered and confused. Also it's very easy to put off starting an exercise regime with excuses such as you don't have time, you don't have any equipment etc. etc.My guest today, cuts through all this resistance and tells  us how by making some small changes to our lifestyle we can become fit, healthier and happier at any age.Her name is Katie Jones, she's a fitness trainer and nutrition advisor  and owner of Sweat and Glow, a fitness consultancy in West Sussex. With her professional, motivating and fun sessions Katie has been receiving many rave reviews from her clients. Katie’s goal is to enable her clients to become happier and healthier in the long term and this is achieved through a combination of exercise and nutritional advice.Katie shares some of her knowledge and advice so that we too can benefit from her experience particularly if we are looking to make some lifestyle changes.KATIES'S INSTAGRAM PAGE https://www.instagram.com/sweat.glow/Links from Show;RHIANNON LAMBERT https://www.instagram.com/rhitrition/ ELLA MILLS                          https://www.instagram.com/deliciouslyella/THE HAPPY PAIR              https://www.instagram.com/thehappypear/DR. WILL BULSIEWICZ  https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd/Question or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

This episode features award winning author, Daniel C Lorti.With an Air Force background and as an international arms broker and aerospace engineer specialising in sensors, weapons and intelligence, Daniel was also Chief Radar Engineer for the Northrop Grumman Corporation as well as serving on President Clinton's 20 member committee for Trade and Industry in Northern Ireland.Daniel tells us how his expansive former career inspired the writing of his outstanding suspense thriller novel, The Missing Factor. Subsequent novels include, The Business End as well as a romantic fantasy, The Mulligan and the historical fiction novel, The Avignon Legacy.In this episode Daniel also explains his writing process and how to construct a novel using imagination and, 'what if'? scenarios.Links;https://danielclorti.com/https://www.facebook.com/danielclorti/https://loiaconoliteraryagency.com/authors/daniel-c-lortiQuestion or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

"Break a leg," "Doolally," "Hocus Pocus," "Blighty," "Paying through the Nose," "Cock and Bull Stories," etc. etc....Most of use sayings everyday, but do we know how they originated and evolved?This episode features special guest Jill Collinge. Jill takes us on an historical journey explaining how these and many other sayings originated and how they are just as important today as they have ever been.The English language will never seem the same again after listening to this fascinating episode!Jill is a Registered Blue Badge Tour Guide based in Stamford, England. She has had considerable experience in the media, both local and national Radio, TV and the Press. She has been a Blue Badge Guide since 1984 and has an extensive knowledge of the area from a historic, social and architectural perspective. She presents guided tours and talks which are presented in an informative yet entertaining and anecdotal style.Links below;http://stamfordtours.co.uk/https:/facebook.com/jillcollingebluebadgetourguide/Question or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

This episode is the second part of our conversation with Reuben Archer, rock musician, author and artist and in this episode we hear all about Reuben’s rock music career right through from  Lautrec, Lionheart and Stampede, as well as his more recent work as a solo artist. We then talk about Reuben’s return to the sphere of fine arts with his water colour painting and we hear how  after the publication of his recent autobiography, A Rock N Rollercoaster Ride this has become the inspiration for a new work, this time fiction which is to be released in late September.Check out links below;https://reubenarcherrocks.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/ReubenArcherRocks/Question or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

In today’s show, which is the first part of two episodes, I am delighted to welcome Reuben Archer, rock musician, author, a self proclaimed petrolhead, former editor of Fast Car magazine and artist/painter. Reuben is the former frontman of the famous early 1980’s NWOBHM band Stampede and then after a gap of 20 years he has continued to write and record albums through to the present day.He has just brought out his autobiography, A Rock 'N' Rollercoaster Ride which describes his life story so far.In this first episode we talk about Reuben’s early life in South West London. We hear about beatniks, teddy boys, coffee bars and mods and what life was like growing up through the monochrome backdrop of the 1950s through to the technicolour explosion of the 1960s. Like his book this interview reveals what life was like as a teenager growing up during a period of fundamental change in society. It’s a real social commentary which both fans of rock music and others, will I think, find very interesting.Check out links below;https://reubenarcherrocks.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/ReubenArcherRocks/Question or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com