60 acast.com Blue Jay Collective presents The Culture Cast https://shows.acast.com/the-culture-cast en Blue Jay Collective intergenerational,Birmimgham,Youth,Over 65s,Arts,Culture Blue Jay Collective Intergenerational Cultural Stories Blue Jay Collective was founded in 2021 to nurture the next generation of community leaders by creating meaningful opportunities for young people to draw wisdom, insights and inspiration from experienced elders, local leaders, passionate activists and talented creatives. Our project approach empowers young people to serve their community by actively listening, sharing stories and producing media that conveys messages of resilience and positive change. We are committed to sparking constructive debates and inspiring tangible actions within our community.


The Culture Cast is a podcast created by a group of creative young people from the West Midlands who have partnered with the Culture Club, a monthly art club for over 65s at the Midlands Art Centre.

Here you will find intergenerational conversations about cultural influences through the decades, finding shared experiences and always learning something new, we invite everyone to listen and ponder with us, and even better get in touch and join the conversation.

If you would like to participate as a host or an interviewee, drop us a line @ blue_jay_collective on Instagram or email info@bluejayexchange.co.uk


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]]> Blue Jay Collective was founded in 2021 to nurture the next generation of community leaders by creating meaningful opportunities for young people to draw wisdom, insights and inspiration from experienced elders, local leaders, passionate activists and talented creatives. Our project approach empowers young people to serve their community by actively listening, sharing stories and producing media that conveys messages of resilience and positive change. We are committed to sparking constructive debates and inspiring tangible actions within our community.


The Culture Cast is a podcast created by a group of creative young people from the West Midlands who have partnered with the Culture Club, a monthly art club for over 65s at the Midlands Art Centre.

Here you will find intergenerational conversations about cultural influences through the decades, finding shared experiences and always learning something new, we invite everyone to listen and ponder with us, and even better get in touch and join the conversation.

If you would like to participate as a host or an interviewee, drop us a line @ blue_jay_collective on Instagram or email info@bluejayexchange.co.uk


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]]> false Blue Jay Collective info+665c8699413fbf0012d41f1e@mg-eu.acast.com 665c8699413fbf0012d41f1e the-culture-cast episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/665c8699413fbf0012d41f1e/1717342737665-63a5a943dbed0067824afb4b7b8bca77.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/the-culture-cast Blue Jay Collective presents The Culture Cast Culture Castaway: Frances Taylor Culture Castaway: Frances Taylor Sat, 30 Nov 2024 17:27:38 GMT 44:18 674b4b0aa12aa442323ac0cc false https://shows.acast.com/the-culture-cast/episodes/culture-castaway-frances-taylor 674b4b0aa12aa442323ac0cc 665c8699413fbf0012d41f1e culture-castaway-frances-taylor Carer, music lover and happy in frangipani full 1 7 Gregary and Frances come together in this heartfelt and candid podcast, exploring the transformative power of opera and the iconic legacy of Tina Turner. They also delve into the challenges of caring for loved ones with dementia and the realities of living with multiple sclerosis (MS). With a blend of humor, honesty, and wisdom, Frances shares her journey as a caregiver, along with the frustrations of navigating support systems. This meaningful cross-generational conversation offers insights, laughter, and a sense of resilience. Tune in for an inspiring and enriching discussion!


Frances' Castaway Choices were...

Music

Cecilia Bartoli - Mozart Arias

Tina Turner - The Best

Wagner - Der Ring

Book

The Compassionate Mind - Paul Gilbert


Andy's Castaway Choices were...

Iggy Pop and the Stooges - Search and Destroy

Massive Attack - Teardrop

Tappa Zumi - MPLA


Andy's Castaway Choices were...

Iggy Pop and the Stooges - Search and Destroy

Massive Attack - Teardrop

Tappa Zumi - MPLA


Culture Cast Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64ST8TvognIxMZLeK1hS9W

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]]> Gregary and Frances come together in this heartfelt and candid podcast, exploring the transformative power of opera and the iconic legacy of Tina Turner. They also delve into the challenges of caring for loved ones with dementia and the realities of living with multiple sclerosis (MS). With a blend of humor, honesty, and wisdom, Frances shares her journey as a caregiver, along with the frustrations of navigating support systems. This meaningful cross-generational conversation offers insights, laughter, and a sense of resilience. Tune in for an inspiring and enriching discussion!


Frances' Castaway Choices were...

Music

Cecilia Bartoli - Mozart Arias

Tina Turner - The Best

Wagner - Der Ring

Book

The Compassionate Mind - Paul Gilbert


Andy's Castaway Choices were...

Iggy Pop and the Stooges - Search and Destroy

Massive Attack - Teardrop

Tappa Zumi - MPLA


Andy's Castaway Choices were...

Iggy Pop and the Stooges - Search and Destroy

Massive Attack - Teardrop

Tappa Zumi - MPLA


Culture Cast Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64ST8TvognIxMZLeK1hS9W

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]]> Culture Castaway: Andy Wickett Culture Castaway: Andy Wickett Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:32:46 GMT 39:43 673cf467b1e4e2505adeb970 false https://shows.acast.com/the-culture-cast/episodes/culture-castaway-andy-wickett 673cf467b1e4e2505adeb970 665c8699413fbf0012d41f1e culture-castaway-andy-wickett Birmingham Musician, Andy Wickett in conversation full 1 6 In this episode of Culture Castaways, 15 year old host, Alex Brevitt sits down with Birmingham musician Andy Wickett, renowned for co-writing Duran Duran's iconic hits "Girls on Film" and "Rio." Currently creating fresh sounds with World Service, (see the link below to new album Creatures of Love out now on Cleopatra Records). Tune in for a fascinating and heartwarming conversation that spans generations, delving into music, creativity, neurodivergence, and much more. With stories of adventures across the desert, the magic of rhythm, and losing yourself in dance, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!


Andy's Castaway Choices were...

Iggy Pop and the Stooges - Search and Destroy

Massive Attack - Teardrop

Tappa Zumi - MPLA


20,000 Leagues Under The Sea - Jules Verne


Creatures of Love

Andy Wickett & World Service https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA222iZOiLMMoVpsMgrj-4A


Culture Castaways Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64ST8TvognIxMZLeK1hS9W

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]]> In this episode of Culture Castaways, 15 year old host, Alex Brevitt sits down with Birmingham musician Andy Wickett, renowned for co-writing Duran Duran's iconic hits "Girls on Film" and "Rio." Currently creating fresh sounds with World Service, (see the link below to new album Creatures of Love out now on Cleopatra Records). Tune in for a fascinating and heartwarming conversation that spans generations, delving into music, creativity, neurodivergence, and much more. With stories of adventures across the desert, the magic of rhythm, and losing yourself in dance, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!


Andy's Castaway Choices were...

Iggy Pop and the Stooges - Search and Destroy

Massive Attack - Teardrop

Tappa Zumi - MPLA


20,000 Leagues Under The Sea - Jules Verne


Creatures of Love

Andy Wickett & World Service https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA222iZOiLMMoVpsMgrj-4A


Culture Castaways Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64ST8TvognIxMZLeK1hS9W

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]]> Vimla Dodd Vimla Dodd Mon, 01 Jul 2024 18:36:34 GMT 39:17 6682f40ed805340b4c62721f false https://shows.acast.com/the-culture-cast/episodes/vimla-dodd 6682f40ed805340b4c62721f 665c8699413fbf0012d41f1e vimla-dodd A Passion for People: Vimla on Volunteering full 1 5 Vimla Dodd, a passionate volunteer and inspired teacher explains how she grew up in a small town in India, "where neighbourhood was part of the family" and how her mother influenced and inspired her to become a passionate community volunteer. Throughout her childhood and through the partition of India, Vimla tells the stories of how she watched her parents' active involvement in the community and received an education not possible from any school or university.

Hosted by Lila May, we hope you sit back and enjoy.

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]]> Vimla Dodd, a passionate volunteer and inspired teacher explains how she grew up in a small town in India, "where neighbourhood was part of the family" and how her mother influenced and inspired her to become a passionate community volunteer. Throughout her childhood and through the partition of India, Vimla tells the stories of how she watched her parents' active involvement in the community and received an education not possible from any school or university.

Hosted by Lila May, we hope you sit back and enjoy.

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]]> Culture Castaway: Jane Cowley Culture Castaway: Jane Cowley Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:39:29 GMT 37:16 667b00d21436b9f0bc570206 false https://shows.acast.com/the-culture-cast/episodes/culture-castaway-jane-cowl 667b00d21436b9f0bc570206 665c8699413fbf0012d41f1e culture-castaway-jane-cowl What will Jane take to her desert island? full 1 4 Gregary's second Culture Castaway is Jane Cowley, a happy Brummie with travelling feet and lovely teeth.

Mixing it up with tales of India, memories of Ian Drury in the Hare and Hounds and an appreciation of Paul O'Grady's big heart and wonderful wit.

Don't miss the 20 year old dentures (not Jane's!) story either.


This is a Blue Jay Collective intergenerational project based in Birmingham, supported by the Culture Club at Midlands Art Centre and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

With thanks to Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4 for the inspiration.


The tracks chosen can be found on the Culture Castaways Spotify Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64ST8TvognIxMZLeK1hS9W?si=d6d79909af474f59


The book is At my Mother's Knee... And Other Low Joints by Paul O'Grady

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]]> Gregary's second Culture Castaway is Jane Cowley, a happy Brummie with travelling feet and lovely teeth.

Mixing it up with tales of India, memories of Ian Drury in the Hare and Hounds and an appreciation of Paul O'Grady's big heart and wonderful wit.

Don't miss the 20 year old dentures (not Jane's!) story either.


This is a Blue Jay Collective intergenerational project based in Birmingham, supported by the Culture Club at Midlands Art Centre and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

With thanks to Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4 for the inspiration.


The tracks chosen can be found on the Culture Castaways Spotify Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64ST8TvognIxMZLeK1hS9W?si=d6d79909af474f59


The book is At my Mother's Knee... And Other Low Joints by Paul O'Grady

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]]> Culture Castaway: Robyn Tighe Culture Castaway: Robyn Tighe Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:29:14 GMT 29:10 667466ea7cd9830012e8b52e false https://shows.acast.com/the-culture-cast/episodes/culture-castaways-robyn-tighe 667466ea7cd9830012e8b52e 665c8699413fbf0012d41f1e culture-castaways-robyn-tighe Introducing Gregary Burnsen-Hicks hosting our latest Culture Castaway full 1 3 We are proud to present Gregary's first Culture Castaway, Robyn Tighe!

From Dexy's to Dunkirk and drinking tea everywhere from a bed on the beach to Typhoo in Burma. Sit back and relax to hear Robyn's choice of music, literature and luxury.


This is a Blue Jay Collective intergenerational project based in Birmingham, supported by the Culture Club at Midlands Art Centre and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

With thanks to Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4 for the inspiration.


The tracks chosen can be found on the Culture Castaways Spotify Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64ST8TvognIxMZLeK1hS9W?si=d6d79909af474f59


The books talked about were: North Woods by Daniel Mason and The Piano Tuner by the same author

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]]> We are proud to present Gregary's first Culture Castaway, Robyn Tighe!

From Dexy's to Dunkirk and drinking tea everywhere from a bed on the beach to Typhoo in Burma. Sit back and relax to hear Robyn's choice of music, literature and luxury.


This is a Blue Jay Collective intergenerational project based in Birmingham, supported by the Culture Club at Midlands Art Centre and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

With thanks to Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4 for the inspiration.


The tracks chosen can be found on the Culture Castaways Spotify Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64ST8TvognIxMZLeK1hS9W?si=d6d79909af474f59


The books talked about were: North Woods by Daniel Mason and The Piano Tuner by the same author

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]]> Culture Castaway: Dawn McGie Culture Castaway: Dawn McGie Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:15:42 GMT 45:22 6660b790aa134f0012839920 false https://shows.acast.com/the-culture-cast/episodes/dawn-mc 6660b790aa134f0012839920 665c8699413fbf0012d41f1e dawn-mc Our second Culture Castaway! full 1 2 We are proud to present our second Culture Castaway, Dawn McGee!

Interviewed by Paige Evans, Dawn remembers how she much loves music of the 60s and 70s, admires the suffragettes, and explains why there's no point being afraid of insects, in amongst having a good old chinwag.


This is a Blue Jay Collective intergenerational project based in Birmingham, supported by the Culture Club at Midlands Art Centre and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

With thanks to Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4 for the inspiration.


The tracks chosen can be found on the Culture Castaways Spotify Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64ST8TvognIxMZLeK1hS9W?si=95d07b4b2ba44245


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]]> We are proud to present our second Culture Castaway, Dawn McGee!

Interviewed by Paige Evans, Dawn remembers how she much loves music of the 60s and 70s, admires the suffragettes, and explains why there's no point being afraid of insects, in amongst having a good old chinwag.


This is a Blue Jay Collective intergenerational project based in Birmingham, supported by the Culture Club at Midlands Art Centre and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

With thanks to Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4 for the inspiration.


The tracks chosen can be found on the Culture Castaways Spotify Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64ST8TvognIxMZLeK1hS9W?si=95d07b4b2ba44245


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]]> Culture Castaway: Carol Dixon Culture Castaway: Carol Dixon Sun, 02 Jun 2024 15:48:06 GMT 28:18 665c8aed650f0e00118873a2 false https://shows.acast.com/the-culture-cast/episodes/culture-castaway-carol-dixon 665c8aed650f0e00118873a2 665c8699413fbf0012d41f1e culture-castaway-carol-dixon Our first Culture Castaway! full 1 1 We are proud to present our first Culture Castaway, Carol Dixon!

Interviewed by Lila May, Carol invites us to think about the activist mindset, humanism and protest songs of the 60s as we find out what she would take with her were she to be cast away to a deserted island.


This is a Blue Jay Collective intergenerational project based in Birmingham, supported by the Culture Club at Midlands Art Centre and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

With thanks to Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4 for the inspiration.


The tracks chosen can be found on the Culture Castaways Spotify Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64ST8TvognIxMZLeK1hS9W?si=95d07b4b2ba44245


The books were: 'A Therapeutic Journey' by Hamish Hamilton and 'The Little Book of Humanism: Universal lessons on finding purpose, meaning and joy' by Alice Roberts and Andrew Copson

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]]> We are proud to present our first Culture Castaway, Carol Dixon!

Interviewed by Lila May, Carol invites us to think about the activist mindset, humanism and protest songs of the 60s as we find out what she would take with her were she to be cast away to a deserted island.


This is a Blue Jay Collective intergenerational project based in Birmingham, supported by the Culture Club at Midlands Art Centre and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

With thanks to Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4 for the inspiration.


The tracks chosen can be found on the Culture Castaways Spotify Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64ST8TvognIxMZLeK1hS9W?si=95d07b4b2ba44245


The books were: 'A Therapeutic Journey' by Hamish Hamilton and 'The Little Book of Humanism: Universal lessons on finding purpose, meaning and joy' by Alice Roberts and Andrew Copson

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