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Our Lives, Our Stories with Carl Chinn

Our Lives, Our Stories with Carl Chinn

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Our Lives, Our Stories is hosted by social historian and writer Carl Chinn MBE, whose life’s work has been dedicated to bringing to the fore the lives and stories of people too often left out of traditional history books.


This podcast is built on a simple but powerful belief: that history must be democratised and that every person’s story matters.


In each episode, Carl sits down with guests ranging from well-known figures to community activists and changemakers, exploring the personal histories, experiences, challenges and moments that have shaped who they are.

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Episodes
  • Becoming a Historian with Carl Chinn

    Becoming a Historian with Carl Chinn
    Feb 12 2026
    In the first episode of 'Our Lives, Our Stories', Carl Chinn dives into his own life story. From his family history to his education, Chinn takes us through the influences behind his career as a social historian, his focus on the lives of the working classes and the importance of recording your own history and story. Follow @ourlivespod on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

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    42 mins
  • Claire Holliday

    Claire Holliday
    Feb 12 2026

    Carl Chinn sits down in conversation with Claire Holliday to talk about her life story, motherhood and the power of community. Claire discusses her son Vinnie, who was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, and the campaign she led to fundraise for an accessible classroom at his school.


    Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of childhood illness and the death of a child. Please do take care whilst listening or skip this episode if this could be distressing for you.


    If you’d like to find out more and support other young people like Vinnie and their families, you can visit Little Hearts Matter: https://www.lhm.org.uk/. You can also find out more about NHS organ donation here: https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/.

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    53 mins
  • Our Lives, Our Stories Trailer

    Our Lives, Our Stories Trailer
    Feb 9 2026

    Our Lives, Our Stories is a brand new podcast hosted by social historian, Carl Chinn.


    Carl will sit down in conversation with a range of guests, from grassroots campaigners to well known names and changemakers, focusing on their personal histories, achievements and the challenges that made them who they are.


    The series will also have standalone episodes with Carl providing deep-dives specific areas of social history.


    Follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @ourlivespod.

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