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Inspirational life-stories with award-winning journalist Helen Fospero

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Clyde Best
Footballer and subject of Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story
West Ham United (former player)
Episode: Footballing Legend Clyde Best OBE on his Legacy
Ken Rideout
ultramarathon runner, author of Everything You Want is on The Other Side of Hard
Author; endurance athlete
Episode: Ultra-Marathon Champion Ken Rideout on Discipline and Determination
George Butler
British artist and reportage illustrator who draws in conflict zones and humanitarian contexts
Independent artist
Episode: Illustrator & TED Fellow George Butler on Why He Draws in Conflict Zones
Figen Murray
OBE; campaigner for Martyn's Law
Episode: Figen Murray OBE on Saving Lives with Martyn’s Law
Roger McGough
A renowned poet, musician, and broadcaster known for his contributions to modern poetry and the 60s Mersey Beat scene.
Radio 4, The Scaffold
Episode: The Godfather of Modern Poetry, Roger McGough CBE
Howard Sounes
Biographer and journalist known for writing about controversial figures
Episode: Inside the Mind of Biographer Howard Sounes
Nahid de Belgeonne
Somatic movement educator and author of 'Soothe'
Episode: Calming our Nervous System with Nahid de Belgeonne
Stewart Hill
Lieutenant Colonel in the British Army and inspirational speaker
Episode: Lt Col Stewart Hill - Living with an Invisible Brain Injury
Ethan Goodbody
Professional model maker and expert in miniature recreations.
Mon Studios
Episode: A Peek into Miniaturist Ethan Goodbody’s Model Making World

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Helen Fospero
Award-winning broadcaster and journalist known for her in-depth interviews and motivational storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Very Inspiring!

    Great guests and Helen is warm and friendly and obviously prepared for each guest. Beautifully edited and presented.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Plzbuythisappitisgood
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Recommended 👍

    Great collection of interviewees - inspirational, aspirational and all with great stories to tell. I’m hooked!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    123Gazza
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Convex Conversations- Amazing people with incredible stories.

    A genuinely broad range of guests sharing their stories that we can all learn from and be inspired by.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AshleyW67
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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The series is acclaimed for its inspiring array of interviewees who share powerful life stories, making it engaging and enlightening.
Listeners praise the warmth and thorough preparation of the host, noting her ability to connect with guests on a personal level.
Many express admiration for the production quality and thoughtful editing that enhance the listening experience.

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Footballing Legend Clyde Best OBE on his Legacy
Q: Can you describe what it felt like to step out onto the pitch and score in front of the West Ham fans, and how that moment shaped your career?
He describes the unity and passion of West Ham fans, the significance of playing alongside World Cup players, and how scoring and performing well helped him earn a permanent place in the team.
Footballing Legend Clyde Best OBE on his Legacy
Q: Tell me the story of you getting off at the wrong tube and how that led to the family that welcomed you.
Clyde recounts arriving at Heathrow without a meeting, wandering to West Ham Station, meeting a local family who took him in, and how their hospitality shaped his early years in England.
Ash Smith - the Man Behind C4's Dirty Business
Q: What was it like dealing with the Environment Agency and the regulators, given the government's framing of self-regulation?
The regulators often appeared more aligned with industry than with the public, sometimes obscuring the truth or delaying information. It became clear that independent scrutiny and whistleblower accounts were crucial to expose the reality behind the official narrative.
Ash Smith - the Man Behind C4's Dirty Business
Q: Ash, how did you and Peter start this investigation, and what were your initial expectations versus what you found?
We began with a local concern about river pollution, using FOI data and local knowledge to piece together a larger pattern. We soon realized the scale was far bigger than a single incident, and the data confirmed ongoing, systemic failures by water companies and regulators.
Illustrator & TED Fellow George Butler on Why He Draws in Conflict Zones
Q: How do you describe what you do and why is drawing suited to storytelling in conflict zones?
Drawing serves as a slow, humane tool that allows subjects to share their stories intimately, creating a human connection that cameras alone can't always achieve and helping audiences feel the person behind the headlines.

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2. Ken Rideout
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4. Figen Murray
5. Roger McGough
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7. Nahid de Belgeonne
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