The Decaf or Flat White Podcast

EP. 34 Rob Grant

Fri, 24 May 2024 08:32:39 GMT

Hassan sits down in Coffee 1, with lecturer and local councillor Rob Grant about the highs and lows of being a councillor, importance of difficult conversations and Rob's love of gardening.

Rob Grant - https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/councillors/163/rob_grant

Coffee 1 - https://www.coffee1.co.uk/locations/kings-heath/

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 33 Matt Ford

Fri, 17 May 2024 15:35:11 GMT

Hassan sits down in Kanteen, with filmmaker, writer and lecturer Matt Ford to discuss lynchian influence, the cinema experience, love of trent reznor and brum's film scene.

Pretty Hate Productions - http://www.prettyhateproductions.com/

Staff Profile - https://screenfilmschool.ac.uk/lecturers/matthew-ford/

Kanteen - https://www.kanteen-life.com/

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 32 Marley Starkskey Butler

Fri, 10 May 2024 09:52:14 GMT

Hassan sits down in Hey Brew, with multi-disciplinary artist and social-worker with Marley Starskey-Butler to discuss being multi-disciplinary, defining albums, hiraeth and how social work inspires him.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Marley's Website - https://www.marleystarskeybutler.co.uk/

36 Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-CrWQB8x5g

Josh Frusciante The Will to Death - https://open.spotify.com/album/1PT0NLoWqX9YKC5bzXthTU

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP 31. Modern Literature

Fri, 03 May 2024 10:32:38 GMT

Hassan sits down with Greg Smith and Chris Davies from the band Modern Literature to discuss stage presence, miserablism, purpose of art and what is post-punk?

Plus a play of their latest track - Bootlicker.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Modern Literature IG - https://www.instagram.com/wearemodernliterature/?hl=en-gb

Bootlicker - https://modernliterature.bandcamp.com/album/bootlicker

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 30 Fais Hussain

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:48:31 GMT

Hassan sits down in The Early Bird, with artist and founder of True Forms Project Fais Hussain about art and politics, power of rest, what Falmouth taught him and the Trojan Horse Affair.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

The Early Bird IG - https://www.instagram.com/theearlybirdbakery/?hl=en

Fais's Website - https://www.faisalhussain.com/about/

True Forms Project - https://www.trueformprojects.com/

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 29 Liam 'Annotate' Spencer

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 14:31:41 GMT

APOLOGISE FOR SOME OF THE TECHNICAL ISSUES FOR THIS EPISODE:

Hassan sits down with poet, performer and fellow pop-culture lover Liam 'Annotate Spencer about opportunities, the role of the influencer, social media and a rapid-fire round.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Annotate Twitter - https://twitter.com/Annotate_

Sofar Sounds Profile - https://www.sofarsounds.com/artists/liam-spencer

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 28 Haroon Khan

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:58:16 GMT

Hassan speaks online to poet, performer and podcaster Haroon Khan about 90s music, self acceptance, his debut feature to technical meltdowns.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Haroon's IG - https://www.instagram.com/harooncreates/

Speak Easy with Haroon - https://www.instagram.com/speakeasywithharoon/

Press Play - https://www.bigwhiteshed.co.uk/pressplay

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 27 Paul Stringer

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:28:57 GMT

Hassan sits down with photographer and filmmaker Paul Stringer about what is an artist, comparisons and how to engage the space.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Paul Stringers Website - https://www.paulstringer.co.uk

Crate Poetrys IG - https://www.instagram.com/cratepoetry/?hl=en

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 26 Corey Kirby

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:30:45 GMT

Hassan sits down in Morridge, with creative facilitator and fellow lord of the rings nerd Corey Kirby about art facilitation, is coffee a necessity to the discussing Checkmate

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Checkmate's IG - https://www.instagram.com/checkmatebirmingham/?hl=en-gb

Morridge IG - https://www.instagram.com/morridgeoatsandcoffee/?hl=en

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 25 Georgia Neath

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:30:19 GMT

Hassan returns with his first online-chat with: actor, writer and producer Georgia Neath about Barberheimer, Trusting the Process to her new project Dosed.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Georgia Neath IG - https://www.instagram.com/georgieneathy/

Georgia's Spotlight - https://app.spotlight.com/2773-3425-6447

O121 on BBC Iplayer - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0954syy/comedy-threesomes-0121-episode-1

Dosed Review - https://www.midlandsmovies.com/midlands-review-of-dosed

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 24 Tell It To The Music

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:05:45 GMT

Hassan sits down in the Borrow Shop, with Vato Klemera and Leo Kelmsley of Tell It To The Music, about its origins, free form, confidence to exclusive news/

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Tell It To The Music IG

The Borrow Shop - https://theborrowshop.co.uk

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 23 Diary of a Poet

Fri, 26 May 2023 13:25:20 GMT

Hassan sits down in Evoke Coffee with Diary of a Poet about Wolves Poetry Scene, Influences to Dating

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Diary of a Poet IG - https://www.instagram.com/diaryof_apoet/?hl=en

Evoke Coffee - http://evokecoffee.co.uk

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 22 YNES

Fri, 19 May 2023 11:59:25 GMT

Hassan sits down in Bean and Leaf with YNES, about Youtubers, Working Class Artist, Nepotism to DMX

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

YNES IG - https://www.instagram.com/ynesmusic/?hl=en-gb

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ukJzJDevcB7E15Faimcrd

Loud Women Interview - https://loudwomen.org/2022/04/07/ynes-5-question-interview/

Bean and Leaf Coffee - https://beanandleafcoffeehouse.co.uk/

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 21 Monastery

Fri, 12 May 2023 11:00:13 GMT

Hassan sits down in Baxter Barista, with Josh and Liv from the Coventry Metal Band Monastery about TikTok, Influences, Godiva and more.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Monastery IG - https://www.instagram.com/monasteryband/?hl=en

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lNEeZvhL7FeIYgSPyLpAg

Baxter Barista - https://baxterbaristas.co.uk/

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 20 Q&A

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:00:01 GMT

Hassan sits down, to reflect of the podcast and answering questions from previous guests.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Birmingham Podcast Studio - https://birminghampodcaststudios.com

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 19 Dwane Perks and Liam McKeown

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:33:35 GMT

Hassan sits down with filmmaker and writer Dwane Perks and musician and promoter Liam McKeown.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Dwane IG - https://www.instagram.com/dwaneperks/?hl=en-gb

Dwane Website - https://www.dwaneperks.co.uk

Liam IG -https://www.instagram.com/el_liamosino/channel/

Cherry Reds - https://cherryreds.com

Urban Cafe - https://urbanemporiums.com

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 18 Charlotte Wallis

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:07:15 GMT

Hassan sits down in Lime Tree Coffee, with Charlotte Wallis about her various projects, whether she's funny or not to superhero projects.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Charlotte's IG - https://www.instagram.com/lottiecatherin/?hl=en

Charlottes Website - https://www.lottiecatherin.com

Lime Tree Coffee - https://www.instagram.com/limetreetettenhall/?hl=en

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 17 Jam Augustine

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 11:49:31 GMT

Hassan sits down in Saint Kitchen, with Jamahl "Jam" Augustine about art and wellbeing, jam sessions to expanding Brum's music scene

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Jam's IG - https://www.instagram.com/jam_augustine/

Birmingham Review Interview - http://birminghamreview.net/bassist-jamahl-augustine-speaks-on-local-scene-development-and-creative-wellbeing/

Atomic Habits - https://www.waterstones.com/book/atomic-habits/james-clear/9781847941831A

Saint Kitchen - https://www.saintkitchen.com

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 16 LYNNEBEC

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:48:11 GMT

Hassan sits down in 200 Degrees, with Cat Butler and Jess Barber aka LYNNEBEC about collaborative ideas, engaging spaces and AI.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

LynneBec IG - https://www.instagram.com/lynnebecofficial/

200 Degrees - https://www.instagram.com/200degs/?hl=en

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 15 - Aayushi

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:22:02 GMT

Hassan sits down in Coffee Tales, with Aayushi about musical influences, spirituality to Ben Howard and creating new spaces. Plus singing two of her songs.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Aayushi IG - https://www.instagram.com/aayushimusic/

Coffee Tales IG - https://www.instagram.com/coffee_tales_jq/

Bandcamp - https://aayushimusic.bandcamp.com

Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/aayushimusic

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 14 - Mr K

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:48:02 GMT

Hassan sits down at Anjuna Lounge with writer/teacher/musician Mr K, about the perks of teaching, creating new spaces to Tupac and some pop culture chat.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Mr K IG - https://www.instagram.com/mrkpoetry/

Anjuna Lounge - https://www.instagram.com/anjunalounge/

Frustration Live - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM04aNnoXG8

Blank Canvas Society IG - https://www.instagram.com/theblankcanvassociety/

Poetry Collab IG - https://www.instagram.com/poetrycolab/

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 13 - Emily Rose Galvin

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 08:32:12 GMT

Hassan sits down at Melbourne in Lichfield with writer/former poet laureate Emily Rose Galvin, about plants, using art as therapy to trusting the creative process.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Emily's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/by.emily.rose/?hl=en-gb

Rose&Cloud Website - https://roseandcloud.com

Emily's Collection - https://vervepoetrypress.com/product/emily-rose-galvin-the-dew-point-pre-order-free-uk-pp-due-sep-2021/

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 12 - Sam Frank Wood

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 10:24:15 GMT

Hassan sits down in Gorilla Coffee with photographer Sam Frank Wood about all things photography, building a rapport with musicians to some comedy chat.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Sam's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samfrankwood_/

Sam's Website - https://samfrankwood.format.com

Gorilla Coffee IG - https://www.instagram.com/gorillacoffeeuk/

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 11 - Chris Davies

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:22:06 GMT

Hassan sits down in Faculty with musician Chris Davies about being a coffee barista, is Radiohead misunderstood to the power of creativity.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Chris Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coffeemusicetc/

Modern Literature - https://www.instagram.com/wearemodernliterature/?hl=en-gb

Faculty IG - https://www.instagram.com/faculty.coffee/

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 10 - Kamil Mahmood

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:40:23 GMT

Hassan sits down in Java Lounge, with poet/facilitator Kamil Mahmood about oat milk, tribalism within poetry and creating safe spaces.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Kamil’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kamilmpoet/?hl=en

Empower Tickets - https://fixr.co/event/empower-poetry-tickets-439633706

Kamil’s Collection - https://vervepoetrypress.com/product/kamil-mahmood-mute-men-pre-order-free-uk-pp/?v=79cba1185463

Java’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/javaroastery/?hl=en

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 9 - Carishma Patel

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:07:19 GMT

Hassan sits down at Yorks with poet/all-round creative Carishma Patel about black country slang, the creative process, Euphoria and are influencers responsible.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Carishma's IG - https://www.instagram.com/carishmaxo/?hl=en&__coig_restricted=1

BBC Words First 2021 Showcase - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amSwOpc6ixE

Yorks IG - https://www.instagram.com/yorkscafe/?hl=en

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 8 - Jemima Hughes

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:55:33 GMT

Hassan sits down with spoken word performer Jemima Hughes, about Birmingham's poetry scene, and the perks of life to Shakespear. Plus Jemima reads work from her current collection "Unorthodox"

There is mention of mental health/sexual assault so learner discretion is advised.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Jemima's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jemima_unspoken/

Jemima's Website - https://www.jemimahughespoet.co.uk

Blog Interview - https://www.jemimahughespoet.co.uk/post/why-hide-depression

Jemima's Collection - https://vervepoetrypress.com/product/jemima-hughes-unorthodox/?v=79cba1185463

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 7 - Duaine Carma Roberts

Wed, 11 May 2022 10:37:40 GMT

Hassan sits down in Quarter Horse Coffee Roaster, to speak with filmmaker/writer Duaine Carma Roberts about the film process, Birmingham's film scene and appreciating the little things in life.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Duaine's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carmachords/

Angel City on Amazon Prime - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Angel-City-Adaya-Henry/dp/B07ZLMZFTY

Navy on Amazon Prime - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B09Q5YPL7S/ref=atv_dp_amz_det_c_8DXrcX_1_1

Quarter Horse IG - https://www.instagram.com/quarterhorsecoffee/

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 6 - Sam Al-Fihir

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:16:41 GMT

Hassan sits down in Why Not Coffee, to speak with writer/theatre facilitator Sam Al-Fihir about using art as an outlet, cannibal holocaust and benefitting the community

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Sam's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/___sampira/

The Guardian Review - https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2021/oct/19/terrifying-women-the-trio-of-horror-fiends-embracing-stage-fright?CMP=twt_a-culture_b-gdnculture

Fangoria Article - https://www.fangoria.com/original/cannibal-films/

Hear us Scream Article - https://www.hearusscream.com/editorials/allegories-of-climate-emergence-in-wrong-turn

Why Not Coffee IG - https://www.instagram.com/whynotcoffeebearwood/

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 5 - Samiir Saunders

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:39:05 GMT

Hassan sits down in Oikos, to speak with poet/mixed media creative Samiir Saunders about creativity, audience expectation and a little bit of Phoebe Wallar-Bridge.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Samiir's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/smaiduskhan/

Samiir's Website - https://samiirsaunders.com

Up All Night, Reading Poetry EP - https://samiirsaunders.bandcamp.com/album/up-all-night-reading-poetry

Oikos IG - https://www.instagram.com/oikoscafe/

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 4 - Jasmine Khan

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 08:57:46 GMT

T/W - Reference to sexual assault, skip from 25.34 to 32.25 to avoid.

Hassan sits down in Cafephilia, to speak with journalist/mental health advocate and public speaker, Jasmine Khan about first impressions, sci-fi tropes and representation in art.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Jasmine’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/jasmine_d_c_khan/

Jasmine’s Work - https://babmag.co.uk/when-lockdown-eased-and-cat-calling-intensified/

https://babmag.co.uk/que-e-f-cult-praise-be-bishes/

Carlos Article - https://babmag.co.uk/birmingham-venues-address-carlo-solazzo/

Cafephilia IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafephiliamoseley/

Charities in Brum - https://west-midlands.police.uk/domestic-abuse/supporting-agencies/birmingham

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 3 - Dan Cippico

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:00:12 GMT

Hassan sits down in Ra Coffee with musician/facilitator Dan Cippico about the power of facilitation, bass playing, nature and studio ghibli.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

WildForms (Dans Solo Project) IG - https://www.instagram.com/wildforms_/

Rosie Tee - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5CbibMxKmN9pLzKqgW3toZ

Boat To Row - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Q5FNNZ8ieJV9q0YR9boTY

Ra Coffee IG - https://www.instagram.com/racoffeehouse/

Artwork by Emily Birch

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EP. 2 - Amy McCranor

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:00:52 GMT

Hassan sits down in Waylands Yard with model/holistic therapist Amy McGranor about the perks of modelling, writing letters and some music/film chat.

The DOF Podcast IG - www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Amy's IG - www.instagram.com/amymccranor/

Amy's Stationary Page - www.instagram.com/woeisshe_stationery/

Interview with Bramble and Fox - brambleandfoxshop.com/blogs/news/tho…letter-writing

Wayland's Yard IG - www.instagram.com/waylandsyard/

Artwork by Emily Birch.

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EP. 1 - Junior Laidley

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Hassan sits down with musician/producer and head of Boston Tea Party in Harbourne Junior Laidley (Johnny Foreigner, Yr Poetry, Sunshine Frisbee Laserbeam) about reunions, early musical experiences, DIY touring and Wu-Tang Clan.

The DOF Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/thedecaforflatwhitepodcast/

Junior's IG - https://www.instagram.com/junior_laidley/

Junior's Music - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1GLmGKXmqQ4LcTUxAI7fpl

BTP Harbourne - https://www.instagram.com/bostonteapartyharborne/

Artwork by Emily Birch.

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