Suzie Explores

Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world.Today I’m joined by the phenomenal rapper Token, also known as Ben Goldberg. Ben speaks with striking honesty about his childhood, his creative process, and how he found liberation through words and music.We talk about the struggles, the breakthroughs, and the moments that shaped his iconic voice…and near the end, he shares a journal entry that is absolutely extraordinary!

Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world.My guest today is the imaginative and sonically adventurous composer Ben Nobuto. You may have encountered Ben’s work at the Proms with his genre-defying Hallelujah Sim, or experienced the vivid palette of his collaborations with the Manchester Collective.In this episode, we dive into the craft of composing…but with a twist. At one point, I ask Ben to imagine a hypothetical idea for a new piece, and he suggests writing about a gecko! From there, we explore what it might mean to turn that tiny creature’s call into a composition—through rhythm, texture, character, and above all, curiosity.At the end of our convo, you’ll hear and see Ben’s short and playful Gecko piece, imagined just for this podcast.

Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world.Today I’m joined by the wonderful singer-songwriter, Emily King.Emily’s exceptional musical talent is matched only by her depth as a human being -she’s compassionate, generous, and endlessly inspiring. I honestly feel lucky to be sharing the planet with her right now. In our conversation we talk about her journey to becoming the musician she is today, about education, love and hopes for the future. We begin with Emily reminiscing about touring with Jacob last summer.

Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world.In this episode, I’m joined by the beautiful soul and luminous artist Lau Noah — a singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose music feels like poetry woven through melody. Lau has a truly unique voice, not just in her songs, but in the way she moves through life: thoughtful, wise, and deeply attuned to the world around her.We talk about what it means to reflect and to dream, to be grounded in the present while wandering through the world, and we explore the nature of home and the creative path — how it shapes, surprises and challenges us.

Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world.Today, my special guest is the inspirational singer, comedian and all ‘round joy-bringer, Stevie Webb. If you know Stevie on Instagram, I am certain that he has made you smile and indeed laugh out loud. If you saw him, as I did, in The History Boys and The Book of Mormon, or in countless other shows and productions, you will have witnessed some of his extraordinary magic. However, in this conversation, not only do we explore the essence of creativity and how to manage the highs and lows of social media, but we also delve deeply into alcohol addiction. On this day 5 years ago, Stevie became sober, and I can’t think of a more perfect moment to have this conversation.

Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world.Today, I have the absolute pleasure of welcoming the extraordinary singer-songwriter Tori Kelly. With a voice that is as unmistakable as it is breathtaking, Tori’s artistry is matched by her warmth, wisdom, and unwavering faith.  Fresh from the 2025 Grammys, we dive into a heartfelt conversation about love, life, and the role of faith in her journey. Our conversation begins with a moment of reflection—thinking back to when we saw each other at the O2 and began dreaming up an evening of cooking together.

Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world.Today my guest is the wonderful and beautiful singer, composer, teacher, enabler and mother, Becca Stevens. In our conversation we talk a lot about time, making lists, motherhood, and Becca’s invaluable friendship with David Crosby. We recorded this podcast just before Becca gave birth to her second daughter.

Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world.Today my guest is the wonderful and versatile singer, and incredibly beautiful soul, Lisa Fischer. In our conversation together, we dig deep into what it means to perform, give and connect with audiences and band members alike. Lisa also talks about how it felt to be a backing singer for many of our best-loved musicians including Tina Turner, Luther van Dross and the Rolling Stones, as well as being a renowned solo singer in her own right.

Louis Cole, the guest who inspires fans with his iconic drumming, honest lyrics, and broad breadth of music, joins Suzie Explores to discuss staying up late, finding space within a community, playing drums in the garage, the challenges of playing instruments in different weather conditions, experiences with marijuana, understanding mental capacity and making choices, and personal style.

Suzie Explores is a podcast series focussing on the nature of creativity and curiosity. Bringing her unique perspective of the world of music and beyond, Suzie joins forces with a host of luminaries in the creative field to explore what it means to be an inspired human being in this world.My guest in this episode, is the French-born NYC-based pianist, Dan Tepfer. He’s a fabulous pianist, a truly innovative composer and has a mind that pushes the boundaries of what is possible to create. One of his creations is his Natural Machines project which we talk about in this conversation. And at the end of this podcast, there is an improvisation which we created together using Dan’s FarPlay app, which enables musicians to play together in real-time despite being thousands of miles apart!