Bradley Gunn Raver - Why I Left The Music Industry
Bradley Gunn Raver was a viral sensation in the music industry, known for his care free dance moves at raves & advocacy of sober raving. Brad travelled the world raving & collaborated with some of the most reputable music & media brands including Mixmag, Ministry of Sound, BBC Three, Pioneer & IMS to name a few. This is Brad's first podcast since deciding to leave the music industry just before Covid-19, and he spokes openly & honestly about his reasons why. We also discus...
25 Mar 2026
Lisa Lashes - Queen Of Hard House
In this next episode I sat down with undisputed Queen of Hard House in the world of electronic music - Lisa Lashes. Lisa's incredible career spans over 30 years since emerging as a DJ back in 1992, with a strong affiliation to iconic brands including Sundissential, Godskitchen, Judgement Sundays and her very own Lashed too. We discuss her life journey so far coming from a Jehova's Witnesses background growing up, to a polar opposite path with her success as a female artist in the music indust...
19 Feb 2026
Sean Willers - Homeless to Tours of Afghanistan.. Party Animal DJ to Sober Coach
In this episode I sat down with Sean Willers, an individual with a rollercoaster of a life story so far that saw him go from spending time homeless as a teen to serving in the British Army in Afghanistan. After his time served in the military he was a successful artist alongside his brother as one half of The Willers Brothers. However, the lifestyle consumed him with substance abuse and a vicious cycle of excessive partying. After making a decision to quit the music industry he refocuse...
4 Feb 2026
Vivid Ink - Hectic Life Of A THIRTEEN Times Tattoo Studio Owner
In this episode I sat down with Andy - Founder and owner of Vivid Ink Tattoo Studios. From humble beginnings in Walsall, he launched the first studio in 2011 in Birmingham city centre. Today? He’s grown it into 13 studios across the Midlands with a team of over 100 talented artists. Follow Vivid Ink on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/vividinkbirmingham/?hl=en Follow Vivid Ink on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Vividinktattoostudios Follow Vivid Ink on TikTok : https://www.tikt...
13 Jan 2026
Big Foysey - Gas Engineer By Day, Raver & Walloper By Night
One of the music scenes biggest personalities and most loved characters Big Foysey joined me for this 2025 end of year special! We sat down before the TRMNL closing party at LAB11 in Birmingham to discuss the highs and lows of journey that's resulted in him becoming a viral sensation on social media, the love of house music, joining Hannah Wants on a private jet & his plans for the future with his Wallop brand! Nothing but good vibes from start to finish! Follow Foysey on TikTok : http...
11 Dec 2025
Malik Sennaoui - Touring The World As A Videographer At 21!
In this next episode I sat down with one of the most talented, hard working & aspiring young individuals in the world of media / videography - Malik Sennaoui. Malik talks about growing up in London to making the move up north to Liverpool for education, cutting his teeth in the world of media working everywhere from Talk Sport to more intimate parties in the clubbing world. He now tours the world for FUSE boss Enzo Siragusa at just 21, and also works with other reputable brands includin...
3 Dec 2025
Cash Only - Cash Only, No Cards..Please!
In this next episode I sat down with one of the biggest personalities but one of the best characters you'll have the privilege of meeting in the music industry - Cash Only! We discuss his 30 year journey as a music lover from growing up in London's Queen's Park to moving to Stoke at 18, DJing & promoting, his business ventures and entrepreneurial success, marrying the Queen of Defected Sam Divine, life on the road touring, A&R work for DVINE Sounds + much more! Follow Cash Only on Ti...
24 Nov 2025
Rue Jay Part Two - Financial Security, Starting A Family & Returning To Music
In part two with guest Rue Jay we discuss his return to music after creating financial security for himself, his partner and his daughter after the success of the Vivid Ink tattoo shops. We go right back discussing legendary second city brand Hidden and his early days DJing and promoting, the midas touch that comes with ticket selling and people buying into your product, what made him fall out of love with the Birmingham scene and the musical landscape, relationships with good friend Low Step...
17 Nov 2025
Rue Jay Part One - Steering Wheel to Bambu & Spin to Vivid Ink
In this episode I sat down with one of Birmingham's biggest success stories - Rue Jay. From humble beginnings growing up in Nechells & Erdington to promoting & DJing for legendary brands including Steering Wheel, Bambu in Arcadian during it's heyday, his passion for tattoos turning into an empire with Vivid Ink. A great story and shows what can be achieved in life with hard work, talent and an entrepreneurial mindset & vision. Follow Rue Jay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
7 Nov 2025
TikTok Two Step - Couples Who Rave Together, Stay Together
I had the pleasure of sitting down with viral TikTok rave couple Dex & Liv, as they discuss their passion for electronic music & raving here, there and everywhere as a couple. From their upbringings in the North & South, Liv's career in the corporate world, Dex bravely opening up about his cancer diagnosis at just 18 years old, his battle during treatment and then his entry into the fitness world & the positives and negatives of running a page on TikTok. Also find out their f...
27 Oct 2025
Grace Flynn - I Landed A Job Working With Skepta!
In this episode I sat down with one of the hardest working people in the music business - Grace Flynn. Grace discusses her journey so far as a born and bred Londoner who has gone on to work with high profile brands including Afro Nation, Skepta's Mas Tiempo, Elliot Schooling & Liam Palmer's Appetite, bookings and programming at iconic electronic music venue Fabric, assisting with stage hosts at the legendary Glastonbury Festival and on the marketing front with some of the biggest names in...
22 Oct 2025
Johnny Bravo & Hayley Quinn Part Two - Our Life As A P*rnstar Couple!
Our Life As A P*rnstar Couple — Johnny Bravo & Hayley Quinn In this next episode I sat down with couple Johnny Bravo & Hayley Quinn as they give an insight to what it's like working in the adult entertainment business. With Ofcom reporting that approximately 14 million adults in the UK visit adult websites, the recent decision to implement new rules to enforce age checks to protect minors + high profile cases such as Bonnie Blue & Lily Phillips — I wanted to speak to people work...
13 Oct 2025
Johnny Bravo & Hayley Quinn Part One - Building Site To Brazzers
Building Site To Brazzers — Johnny Bravo & Hayley Quinn In this next episode I sat down with couple Johnny Bravo & Hayley Quinn as they give an insight to what it's like working in the adult entertainment business. With Ofcom reporting that approximately 14 million adults in the UK visit adult websites, the recent decision to implement new rules to enforce age checks to protect minors + high profile cases such as Bonnie Blue & Lily Phillips — I wanted to speak to people working ...
7 Oct 2025
Adam Regan Part 2 - UB40 Performed Their First Ever Gig In Our Venue
In part two with Adam Regan we discussed his ownership of the iconic grade II listed building Hare & Hounds - the venue UB40 made their debut in back in 1979. Since then they've hosted legendary artists including Laurent Garnier, DJ EZ, Sasha, Marc Rebillet & many more. Follow Hare & Hounds Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hareandhoundsbrum/ Follow Hare & Hounds Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hareandhoundskingsheath/ Hare & Hounds TikTok - https://www.tiktok.c...
30 Sept 2025
Adam Regan - How To Last More Than 25 Years In The Music Business
In the next episode of the Creative Minds podcast I sat down with one of Birmingham's key operators in music & hospitality - Adam Regan. From DJing to helping run the iconic Medicine Bar in Digbeth's Custard Factory, putting on legendary nights with his Leftfoot brand to owning Kings Heath and one of the second cities #1 hotspots Hare & Hounds. Adam gives you key insights into the highs and lows of being in the music industry and nightlife arena for over 25 years, and there's plenty t...
23 Sept 2025
Chad Harrison - I Accidentally Made A Bassline Anthem
In this episode I sat down with Chad Harrison, an artist who is at the forefront of the new wave of bassline in electronic music. We discuss the education system not suiting him when he was growing up to starting out as a producer before going on to DJ, the amazing full circle moment with the legend T2, his sold out Substance parties at LAB11 in Birmingham + much more. Follow Chad Harrison on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chadharrison__/?hl=en Follow Chad Harrison on TikTok - https://...
15 Sept 2025
Digbeth Dining Club - Creating A Street Food Legacy
In this episode I sat down with brothers Jack Brabant & Harry Jenkins to discuss the journey from award winning street food at Digbeth Dining Club to new beginnings at Hockley Social Club & Herbert's Yard to hosting comedy shows around the country at iconic castles. Follow Hockley Social Club - https://www.instagram.com/hockleysocialclub/?hl=en Follow Comedy At The Castle - https://www.instagram.com/comedyatthecastle/?hl=en Creative Minds YouTube Channel: @CreativeMindsPodcastUK Creat...
8 Sept 2025
Laurence Heywood - How To Manage An Artist Who Hits #1 In The Charts
I sat down with DJ, Promoter & Artist Manager Laurence Heywood for the relaunch of the Creative Minds podcast. Laurence has been on a great journey so far from being a DJ & Promoter at clubbing institution Sankeys in Manchester, to the world of artist management at Aitch and Michael Adex's NQ. On the artist management front Laurence has worked with some incredibly talented artists over the years including Whyjay and Litek who produced records for Central Cee & collaborated...
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