An honest deep conversation of making a mess of life and finding a path out of the valley. Alcohol, prison, drugs, suicide, loss, stupidity and taking responsibility for your actions. A redemptive work in progress of a young Scottish man trying to find his way through life and the variety of people that have made a difference and been signposts to a healthier lifehttps://www.kingstrust.org.uk https://www.mind.org.uk https://www.samh.org.uk https://www.samaritans.org

Great to kick back our podcast with a chat with Ian.3.2m instagram followers is a responsibility, priviledge and opportunity. https://www.instagram.com/iangblackhttps://iangblack.com/

Welcome to the Season 3 of the Campfire Stories - The Blend Podcast. Joins us as we share the eclectic stories of the nomads who cross us at our coffeeshops in Scotland, UK

Episode 9 - Mel Ward - This is me! Our supercool captain of the Blend Dundee ship. Traveller, singer, people lover, baker, coffee maker, organiser and fierce and passionate leader. Join in the conversation of her 10 year journey in Scotland and Blend.

Episode 8 - Graham Cross - Give it a go. A broad conversation walking though memories, experiences and the joys of curiosity. Airplanes, illness, photography, farming, music, gardening, Father Christmas, community gardens, stranger danger and altruism.Connect with him at [email protected]://dundeeurbanorchard.net/https://www.facebook.com/ardlerenvironmentgroupdundee

Episode 7 - Terri McLean - Enter the world of streamers, gamers, cyber proclaimers! An enlightening conversation of the positive culture of the online streaming and gaming world.Apologies for the horrible audio quality at one end. Part of our learning curve.https://www.twitch.tv/khitosanhttps://echcharity.org (Edinburgh Sick Kids)https://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk/OurServicesA-Z/TORTCentre/index.htm (Dundee TORT centre)

Episode 6 - A lovely conversation with poet, journalist, writer and story teller Rebecca Baird. Journeying through Urban fairies, astro physics, poetry and safe spaces in communities.Instagram: @grammour.pusshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Urbane-Charmed-chosen-pockets-picked/dp/B09MYXX8JH

Welcome back to Season 2 of the Blend Campfire podcast. This series we share stories from our Dundee customers. https://www.facebook.com/CampfiretheblendpodcastThanks to Kyle Fummey and Blair Davie for their wonderful intro song.https://open.spotify.com/track/5YLAdjqxCBUNI66lvFiN9p?si=Oe5Q5E2YTheuQZmBB9Oghg

Episode 5 - A melodic conversation about the life of a musician. We are surrounded by such talent. Let us learn the new language of affirmation for them. How can we recreate the buzz for the audience and performer in a time of Covid? Gather around the campfire and let the musician take us on their travels. www.chrissmallmusic.bandcamp.comwww.facebook.com/chrissmallmusic/https://open.spotify.com/artist/3urKlroNFS3Bd1kmNZjsSa?si=pHcOXgm6QriSGAtHNfdwQg

Episode 4 - Katie and Baxter share their inspiring journey. Anxiety, dogs, blogs, connection, hope and support for each other. Stay for the treat at the end!Pups in the pub, Puppies and prosecco, Pooches at the Playhouse, Paws at the Palace, Christmas Barket.www.dogfriendlyperthshire.co.ukwww.facebook.com/MissingPetsInPerthAndKinrosswww.craigcantwellphotography.co.uk