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A View From A Bridge

Joe Bloom
Social Epidemic
Human Stories
Homelessness
Identity
Community
Ukraine
Iran
Mental Health
Existentialism
Life and Death
Nostalgia
Memory
Singapore
London
The Big Issue
Hyde Park
Royal Mail
Memory Distortion
University
Asylum Seeking

Welcome to the A View From A Bridge Podcast! Each episode is a carefully curated selection of stories, experiences, and views from an eclectic and wide ranging selection of guests, including familiar voices, and passers by who have picked up our red phone. It’s the show where human stories come first. No interviewer, no studio. Just people talking into a telephone from a bridge. Presented + Produc... more

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Lacey stands on Millennium Bridge and shares her story of having her phone hacked and a sex tape leaked against her will and her following journey of overcoming.

Molly is a Poet and Palliative care nurse who is passionate about caring for people as they approach the end of their lives. Her experience has reshaped her own understanding of love, legacy and the lives we live and leave behind. She talks to us sto... more

On a bridge overlooking Central Park in New York, David Byrne reflects on the unreliable nature of memory and what the blurry lines that run through the stories we tell can reveal about ourselves.

This episode was made by Joe Bloom, Jo Barratt, Josh... more

This episode is an exploration of relics. Objects, memories and ideas that exist past their intended end, they hold a significance whether we like it or not. Relics have a life of their own, some we search for, others finding us.  One way or another,... more

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Recent Guests

David Byrne
Musician and artist interviewed on the episode
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Sheku Kanneh-Mason
A talented cellist and the first black musician to win the BBC Young Musician Award since its launch in 1978.
Episode: Relics
Tatt Vision
Discusses childhood memories tied to plastic and nostalgia, exploring the theme of mortality in relation to objects.
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Kae Tempest
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May Elghety
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Self Esteem
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Episode: To Be, or Not To Be, a Parent
Alex Kapranos
Lead singer of Franz Ferdinand, discussing unexpected fatherhood at age 50.
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Joe Bloom
Host of A View From A Bridge

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Very touching!

    Definitely build bridges between us and other people, allowing us to find common ground with other, being more open and learn from their stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Silasgrecco
    Ireland8 months ago
  • A beautiful listen

    Moved again and again

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ELizabethHannahh
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • View from a bridge

    At last,

    an honest non political chat with human beings.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arithmetic Arithmetoc
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Fantastic!

    This is a beaut podcast full of love and humanity. It’s a breath of fresh air in a landscape of the usual podcast drudgery. You can tell all contributors are speaking openly and purely and from the heart! Long may it continue! Well done to all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thomas Rollins12
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • different gravy

    A real insight into the life of the daily passerby. Clearly made for love and nothing else.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cughzie
    United Kingdom10 months ago

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Honest, non-political conversations that feel authentic and grounded.
A refreshing, compassionate take on everyday lives with deep empathy.
Thoughtful, human-focused storytelling that bridges diverse experiences.

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A collection of intimate, human-centered stories told through offbeat conversations on bridges and other public spaces. Episodes center on personal memory, nostalgia, identity, and resilience, with guests ranging from artists and musicians to everyday workers sharing candid experiences about family, health, trauma, and transformation. The format emphasizes authentic storytelling over interview dynamics, often exploring existential questions, social issues, and the meaning of home, belonging, and community. Notable elements include diverse voices, a recurring focus on marginalized or underrepresented perspectives, and a willingness to tackle tough topics with warmth and openness.

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A View From A Bridge launched 10 months ago and published 11 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Sheku Kanneh-Mason
3. Tatt Vision
4. Kae Tempest
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6. Self Esteem
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