Upfront Discussions Podcast

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  • We generate real insightful and candid discussions about music, lifestyle, performing arts, and interesting topics through in-depth upfront conversations
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  • Podcast Ep 003 | Daniel Rochester - [Who’s really helping our youths in jails?]

    Podcast Ep 003 | Daniel Rochester - [Who’s really helping our youths in jails?]
    Feb 12 2021
    Episode 003 we ask the question "who's really helping our youths in jails". [A practitioners perspective] This week Daniel Rochester joins us for an enlightening and candid discussion about his journey from Hockley to signing a professional football contract to then becoming a director of multiple agencies. Daniel discusses his time playing professional football, racism and experiencing a cultural shock when leaving Hockley and heading to Stoke at the age of 16. We also explore the criminal justice system and the lack of presence from community leaders. Daniel details the harsh reality of young offender institutes as well as the obstacles he faced when setting up alternative provision schools in Birmingham. This is yet another thought provoking discussion which will leave you with lots of food for thought.
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    57 mins
  • Podcast Ep 002 | with Tanayah Sam [After Hardship Comes Ease]

    Podcast Ep 002 | with Tanayah Sam [After Hardship Comes Ease]
    Feb 12 2021
    Episode 002 Tanayah Sam [the author of "After Hardship Comes Ease"] joins the team for a enlightnening and candid discussion about his journey from gang member to the founder of Tanayah Sam Associates (TSA) which is a non-profit organisation with a mission to use a unique approach and respond to the shortcomings in the criminal justice system and the belief system of offenders. Tanayah brings us into his world from childhood to adulthood; detailing the ups and downs, music, sports, interaction with the criminal justice system and finding faith. This is one of our highly anticipated interviews and one which will leave you with lots of food for thought while reminiscing on the history of Birmingham culture; from sound systems, community radio stations and the iconic Handsworth Carnival during the 80s and 90s.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Podcast Ep 001 [Part 2] | with Ezra ”Ace Fitness” Taylor

    Podcast Ep 001 [Part 2] | with Ezra ”Ace Fitness” Taylor
    Feb 12 2021
    Episode 001 [Part 2] further expands on Ezra's journey and is another deep, insightful, honest, open, candid and enlightening discussion with a Birmingham UK based fitness instructor [Ezra Taylor]. Part two of our highly anticipated interview with Ezra premiers explores areas such as his style of training, the early days of ACE Fitness which started with the Saturday run and workout. Thought his journey Ezra started questioning himself and became serious about his health. The importance of following your passion, what makes you happy and successful. Ezra also discusses the importance of winning the day.
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    41 mins

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