
“A podcast of hope filled stories that could genuinely change the world” - Brian Eno Ever find yourself wondering ‘Does everything have to be this broken?’ Join Maryam Pasha and Matt Golding, on a journey of the possible, to visit ordinary neighbourhoods doing something extraordinary. Each episode we’ll meet the folks who’ve had enough and are starting to say: “Screw this… let’s try something else... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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In our final part of this series, we focus entirely on you, the listener, with an episode dedicated to how to translate the inspiration from the series so far into action on the ground, where you live. With help from Citizen’s author and community ev... more
When his town was falling apart, Billy Dasein decided to take make a radical choice and go home.
So what happens when we stay where we are, reach across the divides and learn to love our place? For two communities, East Marsh United in Grimsby and C... more
When it comes to designing a neighbourhood fit for the future we face, Ladywood in Birmingham may seem like an unlikely place to be rivalling billionaires plans to live on Mars, but their results might be more appealing to the majority of us who like... more
We head to Shropshire, where siblings Charlotte and Ben Hollins brought together 8000 strangers to buy their organic farm back from the jaws of big agriculture. They’ve gone on to prove a new community ownership model that recent research suggests co... more
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The Lawrence Weston story got my attention because I used to work in that area before the projects described in that episode. Then I was hooked for the rest of the series. It’s very encouraging to hear how values are being earthed in real, tangible projects that improve communities through collective action.
I loved this podcast.
Hopeful, practical. Ordinary citizens doing amazing things to bring about change.
A collection of inspiring stories packaged up into a beautifully produced podcast. A true antidote to the world we’re living in.
This podcast is so needed in the world right now - this is the news we need to hear - I felt hopeful, empowered and joyful listening to it. These stories are all so inspiring!
…and this series gives case examples of how anyone can make a difference. Looking forward to many more inspiring episodes.
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Focusing on ordinary neighborhoods accomplishing extraordinary goals, the podcast discusses various grassroots initiatives aimed at improving community life through collective action. With episodes dedicated to transforming underutilized spaces, sustainable agriculture, and community ownership of essential services like energy and food, it brings together stories of resilience and hope. The hosts highlight innovative projects across the UK, showcasing how local engagement can address broader social issues while inspiring listeners to think creatively about possibilities in their own communities. Unique in its optimistic lens on social issues, the podcast emphasizes the significance of community-driven solutions as a path to a brighter futur... more
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