We are currently migrating the podcast over to a new platform for podcast creation. As a result, season 2 will follow in a month or so. Thank you for your support. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast please email [email protected]

We are joined to day by our guest Emilio Palminteri discussing food culture, our relationship with food and the arguments for vegetarianism. What’s it like to live on the veg.  Contact us at [email protected]

Today I’m joined by Craig Bluck to discuss memories and nostalgia. Do you like to walk down memory lane, to remember yester-year? Or do you focus on the future only, with little regard to sentimental memories? What part does nostalgia play in the the here-and-now? Contact us at [email protected] https://youtu.be/Z0eflYLkI4A.

The illusive spark that is depicted in most rom-coms is a subject that continually trends. What is it? Does it exist? Should we fear if the spark in a relationship is missing? Charlotte Cordery joins me to discuss the mystery that is the spark. To leave a comment or to be a guest on the show, please leave a voice message here:  https://anchor.fm/the-big-little-things

We welcome Mandy Ash...a semi professional piano player and teacher who is venturing into the world of fantasy writing. What parallels are there between the two arts of a musician and an author? What are the challenges of writing? Coming under the umbrella term of art and creativity, we ponder on the ultimate question - what is creativity?

Mary Haines, the queen of BBQ joins us to discuss all things related to grilling, smoking, BBQing and...Ribs. No drooling now.

Why do we place such high value on the capacity for a person to be interesting? Why are some people so compelling, engaging and intriguing, whilst others appear to be a little ordinary and mundane? Is there a secret to becoming more dynamic and interesting? Join Jazz Palminteri and I as we embark on probing voyage attempting to answer these questions.

A relaxed look at all subjects big and small with a variety of guests...a little humour, a little education and a big distraction.

Our guest Chris Ash walks us through a discussion about good being good enough. High ambitions and pursuits are noble quests but can become a source of stress and frustration. Have we turned perfectionism in to a badge of honour nobody is ever awarded?

My guest today is Sussanah Chamberlain and we discuss al things movie and TV related. Recommended films.... Paper Moon https://youtu.be/GHlNNtDyy4s. A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood. https://youtu.be/-VLEPhfEN2M