Remember the rush of a live kids’ show, the cartoon break, the in-jokes, and a country quoting a PO Box by heart? That’s where we start—with Timmy Mallett’s leap from campus radio to the golden age of breakfast TV—then follow the thread through music, art, cycling, and the tech that changed how we create and connect.

We unpack why pop songs pin our memories to time, and what we lost when ownership became streaming. Timmy’s honest about the thrill of new tools and the price of convenience: fewer physical artefacts, less ceremony, and a feed that never ends. Yet he’s bullish on the essentials—make it real, ship it often, and protect your voice. From famous catchphrases to signature props, we dig into brand, copyright, and why authenticity is both art and livelihood.

AI gets a clear-eyed treatment. We explore where it helps—triage in medicine, literacy in classrooms, scouting and strategy in sport—and where it falls short of human warmth. Timmy shares how he films and edits on his phone, posting vertical stories from long solo rides that fuel daily paintings and half a million followers. Then we sketch a future for hybrid art: cycling footage as living canvas, subtle motion in coastal scenes, soundscapes that make a painting breathe—AI as brush, not replacement.

If you care about creativity in a noisy world, this conversation charts a practical path: stay curious, say yes with judgement, and let data sharpen the edges while your craft carries the heart. Subscribe for more conversations at the edge of culture, technology, and storytelling—and tell us: what’s one “real” thing you want to keep, no matter how fast the feed gets?

A late shift, a phone buzz, and a tag from 50 Cent that changed everything. ADMT sits down with us to share how a year of posting to tiny numbers turned into a viral moment, why the pressure that followed felt heavier than the fame, and how he keeps his feet on the ground while aiming at Wembley. This is a candid story of craft and grit—starting on drums at school, writing in borrowed studios, and learning to sing what hurts so others feel seen.

We dive into the practical side of a modern music career. Adam breaks down the economics of streaming without flinching, from fractions of a penny to the realities of splits. He explains how he reimagines songs—turning rap into melody and daring a Whitney cover he once swore off—by moving fast, testing ideas, and keeping only what connects. His mantra is simple and hard to live: persistence beats perfection. The first fan matters; the thousandth is a bonus.

AI takes centre stage in a nuanced way. Adam uses tools to explore textures, visuals, and inspiration but draws a bright line at identity. We talk voice cloning, consent, and why unlabelled AI tracks risk crowding out working artists. He believes AI music can still be art if it moves you, and also believes regulation should protect human livelihoods. The crypto parallels are striking: technologies built on freedom can become engines of extraction unless people remain the point.

If you care about creativity in an age of machines, you’ll find something to hold on to here—practical advice for young artists, honest reflections on imposter syndrome, and a reminder that live rooms full of voices are still the most powerful algorithm. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves music, and tell us where you stand on AI in music—tool or takeover?

Curiosity can change a hiring team, a budget, and the quality of care. Richard Young, head of recruitment and onboarding at Active Care Group, joins us to unpack how a 25-year journey from agency mailbags to AI-driven screening produced sharper hiring, stronger retention, and better outcomes for complex care services across the UK.

We dig into the real problems behind volume: support worker roles that draw torrents of applications, a UK job market where it’s easy to apply to dozens of posts in minutes, and the urgent need to safeguard every hire. Richard explains how well-crafted screening questions, right-to-work checks, and role-specific assessments filter noise without losing the human touch. The result is time back for recruiters to do what only people can do—share culture, read motivation, and build trust with candidates who will deliver care with empathy and skill.

Data reshaped the sourcing strategy. By mapping which boards delivered qualified candidates, Richard’s team reallocated budget for a higher return, cutting cost per qualified candidate from around £4.90 to about £0.94. That efficiency coincided with tangible outcomes: vacancy reduction, improved retention versus sector norms, and more services rated good or above by the CQC. As the organisation pivots into private neuro rehabilitation with assistive technology, the focus shifts again to a quality-first sift where automation accelerates checks and humans make the critical calls.

Richard shares the mindset behind the moves—Kaizen thinking, lessons from Amazon’s bar-raising approach, and a coach’s habit of listening more than talking. He even draws a line from band rehearsals to recruitment: timing, teamwork, and showing up for the audience. If you’re wrestling with volume, cost, and culture in hiring, this conversation offers a practical playbook for using AI as a complement to people, not a replacement.

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