Welcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast.

Today's episode is a one off special. I'm talking with Jo Twist who was one of my first guests on Talking with Strangers back in February 2023...how time flies!

Since our first chat Jo has become a children's author and has moved to Scotland.

In this episode of Talking with Strangers, we discuss:

- A catch up on Jack Savoretti
- Moving to Scotland
- War Child and charity work
- How writing came about
- Book 1 Elf Twisty Goes on Safari - Book 2 Elf Twisty goes to Scotland

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Talking with Strangers.

Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more information on Talking With Strangers, and tune in next time for more interesting conversations with strangers.

Thanks for listening!

Links from this episode
Assistance Médicale Toit du Monde
Warchild

https://www.illustratewithatwist.com/

About Talking with Strangers Podcast
Welcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Meet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."

Talking with Strangers is lovingly produced by Your Voice Here

Our guest today is Stefania who creates the magic behind Jack Savoretti Romania on Instagram.

In this episode of Talking With Strangers we discuss:
- Discovering Jack Savoretti
- The creation of Jack Savoretti Romania on Instagram
- Life in Romania before and after the revolution
- Splitting time between Romania/London
- Musical grandparents
- Michael Jackson
- Music influences/the love of Italian music
- Jack's new tracklist


We hope you enjoyed this episode of Talking with Strangers.
Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more information on Talking With Strangers, and tune in next time for more interesting conversations with strangers.
Thanks for listening!

Links from this episode:
http://www.warchild.org.uk/donate

About Talking with Strangers Podcast
Welcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast.
Meet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."

Talking with Strangers is lovingly produced by @yourvoicehere

Our guest today is Emma Bloomfield who lives on the Isle of Wight.

In this episode of Talking With Strangers we discuss:
- Discovering Jack Savoretti
- Isle of Wight
- Croatia
- Festivals
- Caterham cars
- Caterham racing
- Music influences
- The Cat Empire!


We hope you enjoyed this episode of Talking with Strangers.

Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more information on Talking With Strangers, and tune in next time for more interesting conversations with strangers.

Thanks for listening!

Links from this episode:
http://www.warchild.org.uk/donate

About Talking with Strangers Podcast
Welcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast.
Meet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."

Talking with Strangers is lovingly produced by @yourvoicehere

Our guest today is Caroline Richards who uprooted from Manchester to Puglia over 10 years ago.
Caroline is a self confessed 'Italophile' and is really living the Italian dream.
In this episode of Talking With Strangers we discuss:
- Discovering Jack Savoretti
- Cafe Nero
- Shopping for a property in Italy with a list in hand
- Moving from Manchester
- Ending up in Puglia
- Talking and singing Italian
- Eros Ramazzotti
- Gianna Nannini
- Tastes in music
- Living their best life Italian style

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Talking with Strangers.

Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more information on Talking With Strangers, and tune in next time for more interesting conversations with strangers.

Thanks for listening!

Links from this episode:
http://www.warchild.org.uk/donate

About Talking with Strangers Podcast
Welcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast.
Meet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."

Talking with Strangers is lovingly produced by @yourvoicehere

Our guests today are a wonderful married couple Jane and Bob Ashton.
Jane and Bob met in 1977 in the old Gaumont Theatre in Southampton. Jane was an Usherette (as it was known back then) and Bob was moonlighting (from his day job as a Police Officer) in security and stagehand work at the theatre. Jane thought Bob was a firefighter! Was she disappointed? Was it love at first sight? Is Bob the love of her life? All will be revealed!!

In this episode of Talking With Strangers we discuss:
- how it all began for Jane and Bob
- discovering Jack Savoretti
- sharing a passion for live music
- musical influences
- line dancing
- family
- favourite concerts
- music tastes
- Sibenik
- the Amorettis
- living the dream

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Talking with Strangers.

Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more information on Talking With Strangers, and tune in next time for more interesting conversations with strangers.

Thanks for listening!

Links from this episode:

About Talking with Strangers Podcast
Welcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Meet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."

Talking with Strangers is lovingly produced by Your Voice Here

Our guest today is Arvena Deda from Albania.
Albania is a very small country and shares the Adriatic Sea with Italy, influencing Arvena's love of Italy and Italian music.
Arvena made a road trip with two of her friends to Sibenik in Croatia to her first Jack Savoretti live gig, which is where we met and the rest is history!
In this episode of Talking With Strangers we discuss:
- discovering Jack Savoretti
- road trip to Croatia
- a concert can only be enjoyed for real by knowing the lyrics and singing your heart out!
- meeting the amorettis
- Albania
- tastes in music
- One night in Portofino
- New York
- Jane Austen
- Christmas wishes

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Talking with Strangers.

Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more information on Talking With Strangers, and tune in next time for more interesting conversations with strangers.

Thanks for listening!

Links from this episode:

About Talking with Strangers Podcast
Welcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Meet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."

Talking with Strangers is lovingly produced by Your Voice Here

Our guest today is Richard Clarke from Warchild who in 2016 became Music Manager then Head of Music for a while. Rich is totally committed and passionate about his work with Warchild and is a true advocate and ambassador for them.

In this episode of Talking With Strangers we talk:
- fundraisers
- the work of Warchild
- Syria, Turkey, Ukraine
- Ambassadors
- How Rich ended up at Warchild
- Jack Savoretti's involvement with Warchild
- Warchild Records
- Nick Cave
- Ian Wright
- what's coming up

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Talking with Strangers.

Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more information on Talking With Strangers, and tune in next time for more interesting conversations with strangers.

Thanks for listening!

Links from this episode:
WarChild
Donate to WarChild
Music Revenue Trust

About Talking with Strangers Podcast
Welcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Meet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."

Talking with Strangers is lovingly produced/edited by @yourvoicehere

Our guest today is Eliane Romanzin from Bern in Switzerland.
Eliane's father is Italian and her mother is Swiss and she has sweet childhood memories of Italian holidays and growing up in Bern.
Her musical taste is much influenced by her parents who listened to Italian/French music of the 50s/60s, hence her love of Jack's music, especially Europiana

In this episode of Talking With Strangers we discuss:
- childhood memories in Italy and Switzerland
- her love of the UK
- working in the Isles of Scilly
- meeting the amorettis and making memories
- celebrating a 50th birthday in Scotland
- you say Genoa, I say Genoa
- Portofino
- special accoustic gigs in Switzerland

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Talking with Strangers.

Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more information on Talking With Strangers, and tune in next time for more interesting conversations with strangers.

Thanks for listening!

Links from this episode:

About Talking with Strangers Podcast
Welcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. Meet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."

Talking with Strangers is lovingly produced by Your Voice Here