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A Mile in My Shoes

Empathy Museum
Brixton
Brixton Uprisings
Empathy Museum
81 Uprisings
Police Brutality
Brixton, United Kingdom
1981 Brixton Uprisings
Police Reform
Community Activism and Empowerment
Liverpool
Metropolitan Police
The Empathy Museum
Music and DJ Culture
Identity and Caribbean British Heritage
Brixton, London, United Kingdom
Bristol
Race Relations In the United Kingdom
1981 England Riots
Gay Liberation Front
Lambeth Council

Nominated 'Best New Podcast' at the 2019 British Podcast Awards.

A weekly podcast that invites you to walk in the shoes of a stranger and listen to their story. Take 10 minutes to hear from people from all walks of life, with each story part of Empathy Museum's audio projects – including A Mile in My Shoes, From Where I'm Standing, and Brixton Memories.

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Latest Episodes

Jennifer & Pat’s story. Produced by Sara Conkey.

In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar... more

Ras Judah’s story. Produced by Ngaio Anyia.

In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar even... more

Christine’s story. Produced by Deborah Shorinde.

In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar... more

Vanley’s story. Produced by Sara Conkey.

In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events ... more

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Recent Guests

Ras Judah
Storyteller, Bristol resident
Episode: Ras Judah – '81 Uprisings
Vanley Burke
A photographer and artist documenting African-Caribbean communities, primarily in Birmingham and Handsworth.
Independent artist/photographer
Episode: Vanley – '81 Uprisings
Jaqi Lloyd-Brown
writer, a poet and MA student at the time of the interview
Episode: Jaqi – '81 Uprisings
Cecil Gutsmore
A long-time community worker, local government officer, and university lecturer who shares his experiences from Brixton and broader Black British activism
Episode: Cecil – '81 Uprisings
Dirg A. Richards
Community and youth worker; storyteller sharing personal experiences from Brixton and the 1981 uprisings
Lambeth (London) community work
Episode: Dirg – '81 Uprisings
Ted Brown
Member of the Gay Liberation Front since 1970; participant in the 1972 Gay Pride March; lived in Wandsworth during the 1981 Brixton Uprising
Gay Liberation Front
Episode: Ted – '81 Uprisings
Sutara Gayle
Storyteller sharing experiences from Brixton during the 81 Uprisings
Self-identified storyteller from Brixton
Episode: Sutara – '81 Uprisings
Noif Barrington Bent
Storyteller featured in A Mile in My Shoes, recounting his family's move to Brixton and experiences during the 1981 uprisings
Empathy Museum project participant
Episode: Barrington – '81 Uprisings
Lee Parker
Brixton resident and storyteller in A Mile in My Shoes 81 Uprisings
Empathy Museum project participant
Episode: Lee – '81 Uprisings

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Empathy !

    Walking in other shoes can help us to recover the empathy we are losing at these times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jorkique
    Mexico6 years ago
  • Always a thought provoking experience.

    I really look forward to each new episode such a good listen and it respects your time by being short and well edited. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coburt
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • A favourite!

    This is my favourite podcast for stretching my legs and getting a good walk around the block when I've been cramped inside with my own thoughts for too long. It feels like walking alongside someone else – though you have no idea who it will be each week – and it's so often warm and hopeful and thoughtful and leaves me seeing the same old neighbourhood a little differently each time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlie_Charlie_Charlie
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • Walk a mile

    Excellent podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stefanie 432
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • A Mile in My Shoes

    So great this live project finally gets an online presence. Can't wait to listen in each week. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tailorcup
    United Kingdom8 years ago

Listeners Say

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A favorite for reflective walks and thoughtful narration.
Short and well-edited episodes respect listeners' time.
Empathy-focused storytelling makes complex issues feel intimate.
Live project adaptation and firsthand storytelling really resonate with audiences.

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Short, human-centered stories invite listeners to walk in someone else's shoes, often centered on memory, resilience, and social justice. Each 10-minute episode blends intimate personal narratives with historical context from Empathy Museum projects, spanning communities, policing, identity, and activism. The format is notable for its portability and empathetic approach, making complex social issues accessible through first-person storytelling and site-specific memories. Potential listeners who value authentic voices, urban history, and conversations about policing, race, and community empowerment are likely to find this series compelling and unique due to its intimate framing and cross-city perspectives.

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1. Ras Judah
2. Vanley Burke
3. Jaqi Lloyd-Brown
4. Cecil Gutsmore
5. Dirg A. Richards
6. Ted Brown
7. Sutara Gayle
8. Noif Barrington Bent

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