The Full Circle: Linking Songs with Musicians & Friends

A solo show this week!On this week's show:- July was a stacked month! I speak about attending Back To The Beginning (this was recorded before the tragic passing of Ozzy Osbourne, RIP), going to the Wimbledon Men's Final, and I reflect on having Frank Turner as a guest!- Abid's Words of Wisdom makes it's (overdue) return! What did the wise guy say this week?- Would Buzzfeed finally guess something of me correctly? Try for yourself here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/brookespieler1/eat-a-dessert-in-every-flavor-and-we-can-guess-whi-2h4ixxdyao- And, of course, The Full Circle, this week ranging from McFly to Don Broco! As an aside, check out Don Broco's new song Cellophane, would 100% be the song I'd have chosen for them if I hadn't recorded the show before it got released!Playlist for songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/06nCIYDaKFQvGCBTrkCRct?si=2SI-mQUHQXyf7QTOJUUTLgThank you for the ongoing support!Follow the Full Circle page on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fullcirclepodcastDC

Long time friend and Web Designer Phill Cresswell makes his debut on The Full Circle Podcast! He is a Lovely Man indeed!On this week's episode:- Phill shares a very "fun" fact and he's certainly not horsing around here!- We answer some tough Would You Rather questions; would Phill choose gaming over music?- He shares some of his "favourites" in life, including gig, games and moment!- Phill has a reputation of having excellent general knowledge. He answered some tough pub quiz style questions. How did he do? Try for yourself here and write your score in the comments! https://www.buzzfeed.com/cassiebear83/pub-trivia-quiz- And of course, Phill shares his very eclectic Full Circle ranging from Björk to Redbone!Playlist for the songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6zVSoXk6Jn2sDPj0MXU3nH?si=a7WyFPIuRByGrsEkrpBb5QThank you for the ongoing support!Follow the Full Circle page on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fullcirclepodcastDC

Frank Turner, an accomplished musician with ten chart-topping albums, shares his insights on touring and the excitement of his upcoming Million Dead reunion shows. He reflects on his unique musical journey, including surprising harp lessons from childhood. The conversation includes fun games like Would You Rather and Which Frank said this?, revealing his humorous side. Turner emphasizes the emotional bonds music creates with fans and the balance between personal and audience expectations in live performances.

DC Solo Show this week!On this week's episode:- Would You Rather, including one asked to the Full Circle Nation on Instagram; see your favourite band perform an intimate acoustic show or a full band spectacle in a stadium? Hear my thoughts and more tough Would You Rather questions!- DC's Rant of the Week; let me know if I'm being fair enough, or a little harsh!- Can Buzzfeed guess my age based on my food choices from the colours of the rainbow? Try for yourself here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/crystalro/can-we-guess-your-age-rainbow-food- And of course, the Full Circle, this week ranging from Soft Play to Basement Jaxx!Link to songs here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1RQkyMhyVhGqifSXYN3cMR?si=RAcJn-F_STaJmiDJ7_IJQwThank you for the ongoing support!Follow the Full Circle page on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fullcirclepodcastDC

Andi Chan, a UK Graduate Doctor now working in Hong Kong makes his Full Circle debut! This was our first proper conversation since 2017, and we had a lot to catch up on!On this week's episode:- Andi creates a very personal Full Circle ranging from Huey Lewis & The News to Oasis! Link to songs here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2E5hxDCLXUniOBB84H1Yzl?si=KB-HU1oiTBO6x5BaIM0OeA- We reflect on our time working together as NHS doctors at the James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth, and Andi shares his story about returning to Hong Kong, working in family medicine, and the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.- We played Would You Rather - did Andi choose being the funniest over the most intelligent person in the room?- Could Buzzfeed guess Andi's age based on his food choices, all of which were from Hong Kong! This brought back some great memories from Andi's childhood.All this and so much more on this week's show! Thank you for the ongoing support!Follow the Full Circle page on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fullcirclepodcastDC

Coventry's number 1 dentist* and the Full Circle wise guy Abid Mushtaq makes his in-person Full Circle debut!On this week's episode:- We talk about our history together, reminiscing about our time at school, and discussing Abid's journey from biomedical sciences to studying dentistry in Spain, and now as an established dentist in the UK- Would You Rather makes its return - would Abid choose permanent body odour over teeth decay?- Abid shares his incredible words of wisdom, which he self-described as his best one yet, but also revealing a shocking confession!- And of course, The Full Circle curated by Abid who chose some great songs ranging from Foo Fighters to Rihanna!Playlist for the songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZN1ucCQ5V0h4i0Qq8M6im?si=77ShCt5VQ6yKYMi96HAg4gThank you for the ongoing support!*As voted at the DC Dental Awards 2025Follow the Full Circle page on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fullcirclepodcastDC

On this week's episode:- I am doing a free giveaway to win a pair of tickets to see PRESIDENT at The Garage on July 30th 2025. Head to https://www.instagram.com/fullcirclepodcastDC/ for full details- I give tips and tricks on how to get concert tickets- DC's Rant of the Week makes its return - what annoyed me this week?!- Could Buzzfeed guess the month I born based on songs I chose? Try yourself here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/hazelyxlee/a-z-playlist-birth-month-quiz- And of course, The Full Circle, ranging from PRESIDENT to Girls Aloud!Playlist for the songs here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/13iT8QWqePslVl3IaVD4gL?si=m8gYsPydSW-RIWNQPNq-cg&pi=NuY6StBkTG2pVThank you for your ongoing support!Follow the Full Circle page on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fullcirclepodcastDC

After the incredible reaction on her debut on the Full Circle, my partner Abi Roberts is back, by popular demand!On this week's episode:- We make the Full Circle on the fly, Navigating our way from Twenty One Pilots to finishing In The End with Linkin Park! Playlist for the songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/69HcVFvRDenOtVrYgmyJQ5?si=DVE4tNq-RLuuMJpkVZ3vIw&pi=utGoHSukQaK8_- We discuss a celebrity we saw at a dog show in London!- Hear our thoughts on the recently announced Celebrity Traitors cast!- And, hear Abi put a curse on me on a Harry Potter Buzzfeed quiz! Can you do better than me? Try it for yourself: https://www.buzzfeed.com/bendzialdowski/big-harry-potter-quiz-hard-questions?utm_source=dynamic&utm_campaign=bfsharecopyHope you enjoy the show and thank you for the ongoing support!Follow the Full Circle page on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fullcirclepodcastDC

On this week's episode:- Michael and Rheanan Cearns make their Full Circle debut as a couple! We have known each other since 2010, and hear how we all met, including stories about mistaken nationality and a three-legged crawl that was the seed to the Cearnsies' relationship blossoming!- They answer some Would You Rather questions; hear if they would ditch motorbike riding forever or never travel by car again!- They share their favourite times as a couple too, including their favourite holiday and their favourite moment with each other.- We gave some shoutouts this week; were you one of the lucky ones? Listen to find out!- They also battle it out in a quiz showdown - answering the age old question, who is more intelligent? A neurosurgeon or a paediatric surgeon?- And of course, they have chosen their favourite songs and artists for the Full Circle this week; how does Taylor Swift link to Meghan Trainhor? Playlist for the songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/313wOzsClgicKMxdEpCGvY?si=HGlU1Ij5RPa5z5uL-_wZCQ&pi=HGsN-k8oRxG6dHope you enjoy the show and thank you for the ongoing support!Follow the Full Circle page on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fullcirclepodcastDC

On this week's episode:- Have I earned the respect of Buzzfeed based on a general knowledge pub quiz? (Spoiler alert - I embarrassed myself). You can try for yourself here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/bendzialdowski/random-general-knowledge-pub-quiz- A new feature called What If? which is nothing like Would You Rather whatsoever- The return of Abid's Words of Wisdom! What has the wise one said this week to the Full Circle Nation?- And of course, The Full Circle - this week ranging from Sleep Token to Will Smith! Playlist for the songs here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1nE0gsU0pv1ljgDWBshV5H?si=Dqk7OAsQSV2TeopT5A5XwAThank you for the ongoing support!Follow the Full Circle page on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fullcirclepodcastDC