Our Lives, Our Stories with Carl Chinn

Carl Chinn sits down in conversation with Byline Times journalist and broadcaster, Adrian Goldberg, to talk identity, football and belonging.Adrian – the proud son of two migrants to Birmingham – tells the story of his father, a Jewish refugee from Germany who came to England via the Kindertransport during the Second World War, moved to Birmingham, where he met his Irish Catholic mother. They discuss what it means to be a Brummie, fandom, and how Adrian's passion for football and punk music has shaped his career.Find out more about Adrian's book: 'Where's The Money Gone? The Battle for the Soul of English Football'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Carl Chinn sits down in conversation with businessman and former Bullring trader, John White. They talk about growing up around Birmingham’s historic markets, the world of the barrow boys, and a life shaped by hard work, resilience, and community.John shares stories of his early life, leaving school at 13 to work alongside his father, and the characters who defined the old Bullring. He reflects on the changing face of the markets, memorable moments from his journey, and how he went on to build a successful career in business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carl Chinn is joined by author Sophie Martin-Canning to explore the personal history behind her novel, Kissed By The Angels, as well as the impact her father had on boxing. Sophie talks about growing up in a Brummie-Irish family and how her own childhood found its way onto the page. They speak about her father Paddy Martin and his legacy, as a man who influenced young boxers across Birmingham and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Carl Chinn sits down in conversation with writer, performer, educator and former Poet Laureate of Birmingham, Casey Bailey. They talk about Casey's childhood growing up in Nechells, the power of education, masculinity and class, as well as Casey's upcoming music, poetry and theatre projects. Content warning: This episode contains discussion of violence and suicide. Please do take care whilst listening or skip this episode if this could be distressing for you.Find out more about the organisations mentioned in this episode:Free@Last - https://freeatlast.co.uk/Continental Star FC - https://continentalstarfc.co.uk/Check out Casey's work here: https://caseybailey.co.uk/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.