This week we catch up with Kez P, he's back! Plus we talk about our summer break. Ben P is going away on a UK tour, and Kez P is super busy too, so we've taken the decision to take a break over the summer. Just remember guys WE WILL BE BACK this is only the end of season 1!

This we talk to James Baskerville, one of the meditation teachers over at the Kadampa Meditation Centre in Kent. We talk about the benefits of meditation, what it's like at the Kadampa Meditation Centre and he leads us in an amazing meditation.  Show Links Kadampa Meditation Centre https://meditateinkent.com/ Kadampa Meditation Instagram https://www.instagram.com/meditateinkent/ 100 Miles In May Challenge www.gofundme.com/f/100milesinmaychallenge

This week we talk to Sophie, a member of the Porchlight charity, who we are raising money for with our 100 Miles In May challenge. We talk about the amazing positive work they do, the services the provide and how far your donations can really go. Show Links Porchlight -  https://www.porchlight.org.uk/ Porchlight Socials -  @porchlight1974 Volunteer - volunteer@porchlight.org.ukJack Peilow Photography Walks https://bio.site/XbjFSc

This week we chat to an amazing studio engineer and producer Oz Craggs, who's previous clients include Mallory Knox, Neck Deep and his own band Feed The Rhino.  We talk about his experiences as an engineer and a producer as well as the highlights of playing in Feed The Rhino. We've also got an update for you for our 100 Miles In May Challenge. Click below to donate to this fantastic cause for this challenge Porchlight.  https://www.gofundme.com/f/100milesinmaychallenge Show LinksHidden Track Studios Website Oz Craggs Instagram Hidden Track Studios Facebook Porchlight Charity

This week we talk about our next fitness challenge for charity. Thats right we're gonna be cycling 100 miles in the month of May!We'll send out a gofundme page with donation links soon. In the meantime wish us luck. The challenge has BEGUN!

This week we chat to Emily from We Are Here Coffee. We talk about their uncomplicated approach to coffee, keeping it simple for coffee newbs and nerds alike, with their 3 coffees called "This One" "That One" and "The Other One". We talk about working with charities, improving the relationships with famers and how a sad story of a tuk tuk turned into a positive one. And don't forget if you decide to subscribe to their awesome coffee use code FIRSTBAGFREE to get your first bag free!Show Links We Are Here Coffee https://www.weareherecoffee.com/We Are Here Instagram https://www.instagram.com/weareherecoffee/

This week we chat to yoga instructor, SUP (Stand Up Paddle-board) extraordinaire and founder of Fin & Flow; India Pearson. We talk about her journey to the coast and rekindling a love of being in the ocean. We talk about the amazing work shes been doing cleaning up the waterways and coastal areas. Brining like minded people together and her podcast Start A Ripple. A really amazing chat with someone really inspiring. Not to be missed. Show Links India Instagram https://www.instagram.com/with_india/ Fin and Flow Instagram https://www.instagram.com/finandflow/ Fin And Flow http://www.finandflow.co.uk/ Litter Pick Paddle Trip Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-ZN_ZsUwkg

WE ARE 1 YEARS OLD! We cannot believe that we've turned 1 years old; we've done so much, spoken to so many cool people, spread all of the good news...and we're only getting started. We've had previous guests send in birthday wishes too. Thanks so much everyone for your continued love and support. Peas and love everyone! Here's to many more episodes to come.

This week we chat to musical director and choir leader of the Christchurch Gospel Choir Vince Peilow, also known as Ben P's dad! This week talk about his story with gospel music, the videos of the choir coming together online and raising money for charities along the way, performing in incredible venues and breaking world records. Check out their performances in our show links to get a sample of the good feeling gospel!  Show Links CCGC Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CanterburyCCGC/ CCGC Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christchurchgospel/?hl=en CCGC Twitter https://twitter.com/CCGospelChoir?s=20 CCGC Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc30OdKyvCI

This week Ben goes at it alone for a mini bitesize episode. Just a round up of some good news from around the world including  how you can save the planet by peeing in the shower....that's right...Listen now and find out more.

This week we chat to the entertainment triple threat  that is David Ribi. Theatre performer, musician and Channel 5's Milkshake TV presenter. We talk about the incredible duets that he's been doing with amazing performers that are well worth watching (link in show links below). We also talk about how his first theatre role being the lead role on a tour and the west end and his ever growing list of creative projects. Show Links David Ribi Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ribsy87/?hl=en Duet Video : Don't You Worry Bout A Thing https://www.instagram.com/tv/CH51S0dFB5k/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

This week we chat to singer/songwriter Sarah Howells aka Bryde. We talk about releasing an album in the height of last years lockdown, filming a one shot music video last summer, zoom gigging and her new single that was release this week. We  talk about the devastating news dominating the headlines this week; The tragic story of Sarah Everard and we've also got our regular bout of good news stories from the week too.  Show Links Bryde Website http://www.brydemusic.com/ Bryde Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0N8tTwUhQQD75uLOyqhfVU?si=8Ny5kh9VQaCW00-_u2CtMg Jess Phillips Interview https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-56392007

This week we chat to compere and comedian Maff Brown.  We talk about his amazing story from his time as a footballer and coaching, to becoming a stand up comedian. We talk about his star studded comedy club in Kingston called Outside The Box and his time working on TV  jumping in last minute on Mock The Week. His stories are amazing and well worth a listen. Not to be missed.  Show LinksMaff Brown Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maffbrown/?hl=en-gb Outside The Box Comedy Club Instagram https://www.instagram.com/otbcomedy/?hl=en-gb Outside The Box Comedy Club https://www.outsidetheboxcomedy.co.uk/

This week we chat to Jonny Garrett, author and founder of The Craft Beer Channel.  We talk about his beginnings working with chef Jamie Oliver, his love for craft beer and how the craft beer community brings people together. Kez has a great nerd out talking about hops and yeast, and Ben, who knows nothing about craft beer, learns a lot too. Show LinksCraft Beer Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCraftBeerChannel/featured Craft Beer Patreon https://www.patreon.com/craftbeerchannel Jonny Garrett Blog https://www.goodbeerhunting.com/home Jonny Garrett Twitter https://twitter.com/JonnyGarrett?s=20

This week we have a special guest indeed. We chat to Deborah Haylett of Cafe Revival which is a local mental health social enterprise set up by MIND in Bexley and work in support of East Kent Mind based in our little town in Whitstable. They have recently been told with minimal warning that they are being evicted from their space, removing an absolute pillar of our community. So we here at 2 P's In A Pod, we wanted to showcase all the positive things they are doing and how they help to look after so many people. Our hope is that you, our listeners, can help support Cafe Revival by helping to campaign and keep this amazing cafe in the community where it belongs. Finally we decided as this episode is dedicated to our local community, that we should have some local good news too.  Show Links Cafe Revival Website https://www.revivalkent.co.uk/ Cafe Revival Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/caferevivalatthehorsebridge

This week we chat to comedian and host of the Insane In The Men Brain podcast; Rich Wilson.We talk about his podcast, his love for music and open up for an honest and real chat about mental health. A really special chat. Show Links Rich Wilson Instagram @iamrichwilson  Rich Wilson Twitter @IAmRichWilson Insane In The Men Brain Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/5LU4FUIrvP6MvbBumoKyMF Insane In The Men Brain Patreon https://www.patreon.com/menbrainpodcast

This week we talk to Sean, James (Bob), Ryan and Stixx AKA the post- hardcore Welsh band Raiders. As fans of Sean and James previous band The Blackout, and now fans of Raiders, we were both really excited about this one.  We chat about missing live gigs, their creative process, and playing a gig on pool tables! Such a funny chat and not to be missed. Show Links Raiders https://raidersbanduk.bandcamp.com/ Raiders Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1eqkRqlaQP07LMw1IXRyqD?si=gRgQ804XRzqWOVX92tKohQ Raiders Instagram https://www.instagram.com/raidersbanduk/ Sappenin Podcast https://www.patreon.com/Sappenin Stixx Drum Videos https://www.instagram.com/stixx1985/

This week we chat to Joshua Seigal. A highly acclaimed, award-winning professional poet, performer and educator who uses poetry to develop literacy skills and inspire confidence and ​creativity in communication. We talk about his creative process, educating online and Joshua and Kez start a new segment of a "Poetry Exchange". Show Links Joshua Siegal https://www.joshuaseigal.co.uk/ Joshua Seigal Blog http://joshuaseigalpoet.blogspot.com/ Joshua Seigal Twitter https://twitter.com/joshuaseigal?s=20

This week, in the month of clean slates, of New Year New Me, we are very privileged to have spoken to Toni Vernelli from the Veganuary team. Veganuary is a  nonprofit organisation that promotes and educates about veganism by encouraging people to follow a vegan lifestyle for the month of January. We talk about its growing success, the benefits of leading a plant based lifestyle and how to diversify our diets whilst being kind to the planet at the same time. Show Links Veganuary https://veganuary.com/ Veganuary Instagram https://www.instagram.com/weareveganuary/ Rob Sparks Weight Loss Journey https://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/19022852.meet-somerset-man-shed-16-stone-completed-marathon/

This week we have a chat with Tatton Spiller of Simple Politics who online is helping the UK have better conversations about politics. Better informed and more tolerant. Show Links Simple Politics https://www.simplepolitics.co.uk/ Simple Politics Instagram @simplepolitics Simple US Politics https://www.facebook.com/SimplePoliticsUS/ Simple Politics Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/simple-politics-podcast/id1398292862 Simple Politics Education Resources https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SimplePolitics?utm_campaign=skedlink&utm_medium=button&utm_source=skedlink