Episodes

  • fair play, you're keeping it in the real world
    Jan 1 2026

    Today we chat with JoeJas about creating an artist universe, the value in real-world collaborations, and having total control as an independent.

    Show More Show Less
    30 mins
  • fair play, you’re keeping the community in DJing
    Nov 14 2025

    today we chat with the wonderful Sophie of L.A.D.S. (Ladies and Decks) about the benefits of having a creative community, growing up in the North East, and L.A.D.S. upcoming collaboration with the Oram/100 Tour - a workshop in memoriam of the Godmother of electronic music, Daphne Oram.

    Show More Show Less
    33 mins
  • fair play, you're making gallery art accessible
    Oct 28 2025

    Today we're chatting with the wonderful Nicolka Gorel - London-based painter, curator and founder of Despite Collective. We discuss the class barriers of the traditional art world, the realities of being an artist in London, and how Despite Collective grew from persevering out of bitterness, to an in-person gallery event with community and class-awareness at the forefront.

    Show More Show Less
    23 mins
  • fair play, you're using art as a form of protest
    Sep 9 2025

    today we're chatting with the wonderful talented Oliver (@obartist_) about the community of running a workshop, the accessibility of collage art, and how artistic expression threatens political propaganda - both currently and throughout history.

    Show More Show Less
    26 mins
  • fair play, you’re a creative in the midlands
    Aug 12 2025

    today we're speaking with Liv Linley - a multi-faceted musician born, raised and living in the West Midlands. we discuss the challenges faced by working-class creatives, and the tenacity and resourcefulness it builds. Liv shares her experience growing up in an area without much funding or focus on the arts, and little to no pride in local talent - and how this can impact young people growing up needing a creative outlet. We delve a little into Coventry's rich musical history, and how it feels to defend our hometown.

    Show More Show Less
    27 mins
  • fair play, you're a welsh grime MC
    Jul 29 2025

    Today we're chatting with Idris (@fruitb0y) about how growing up in rural Wales inspires their music career, the community of the grime scene, and Robbie Williams.

    Show More Show Less
    29 mins
  • fair play, you launched a production company
    Jul 9 2025

    today we're chatting with Jalil Chaudry (founder of Barricade Studios) about launching his production company, why getting a trampoline as a kid inspires his creative practice, and how to DIY a fish-eye lens from Home Depot.

    Show More Show Less
    31 mins