Let’s Talk About… Unheard Stories

Send us Fan Mail This month, Nicky is asking a big question - is capitalism killing creativity? From the cassette recorder she and her best friend used to play with as kids, to the systems that decide whose creative work gets funded, recognised and seen, this episode looks at what happens when commercial value becomes the only measure of creative worth. Covering awards, independent creators, the closed loop of credits in the film and television industry, what happens when someone just bypasse...

Send us Fan Mail What can a first impression reveal about an artwork that rewards slow looking? Sometimes the simplest response opens the most interesting door. In this episode, I speak with Ally Wallace, an artist known for his observational drawings, animations, and explorations of everyday structures. His response to Mary Martin’s Wall Construction begins with instinct rather than theory, and this starting point leads into a wider reflection on how we meet abstract work for the first...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean for an artwork to stay relevant long after the moment it was created? Some pieces remain fixed in time; others continue to shift as new artists encounter them. In this conversation, I speak with Toby Paterson, an award-winning visual artist from Glasgow, whose work draws deeply from architecture, modernism, and the visual structures of the built environment. His perspective offers a precise and insightful lens through which to explore Mary Martin’s Wal...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Ryan and I sit down with Stuart, diagnosed with ADHD just six weeks ago, in his 60s. What follows is an open, honest, and sometimes raw conversation about what led him to seek a diagnosis later in life, how it’s changed the way he sees his past, and what life looks like now. Alongside the laughs and the darker moments, we talk about masking, relationships, identity, and the strange relief of finally having language for things you’ve carried your whole life. I...

Send us Fan Mail Two thousand years ago, Dunning looked very different. In Kincladie Wood, the faint dips and ditches are all that remain of a vast Roman camp. Archaeologists say it could have held an entire marching army, thousands of soldiers who left their mark and moved on. In this short walk, we explore what’s still visible, what’s been uncovered, and why this quiet wood remembers more than it lets on. Support the show 💡 Stay in the loop 💬 Follow us: https:/...

Send us Fan Mail In the heart of Dunning, Scotland, stands a rough stone monument that has puzzled visitors for centuries. Painted across its face are the words: “Maggie Wall was burned here in 1657 as a witch.” But who was Maggie Wall? Why is she remembered when the names of women truly executed in Dunning have been forgotten? This dramatised documentary blends historical fact with artistic licence, weaving real voices, actors, and sound design. It honours the women lost to Scotland’s witch ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Nicky and Ryan dive into the wonderfully strange talents we all have but could never (or should never) put on a CV. From oddly specific life skills to completely useless party tricks, we explore why these quirks matter more than you think. We also tackle a round of our quick-fire “This or That” game, revealing way too much about ourselves in the process. Expect laughs, light chaos, and maybe a few moments that make you think, “Wait… am I weirdly good at that ...

Send us Fan Mail In this transatlantic episode of Let’s Talk About, I’m joined by Zack Borodkin Disability rights advocate, community outreach coordinator, and all-around powerhouse based in New York. We explore what dating while disabled looks like in the U.S., how cultural and policy differences shape experiences, and why Zach thinks some dating apps have become too commercialised. From the politics of care to confidence, consent, and finding the right person (or algorithm), thi...