Conversations with creatives, writers, poets, performers and authors.
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Gav Cross Brings the creative croutons to the soup of his own creative learning journey
The reason I do these podcasts is to talk to people that I find inspirational and John is one of those people.
As said, John is a close neighbour Ann friend and we have rambled in each other's general directions for a good while now with our co-conspirator and erstwhile cartoonist pal, Chris Williams (https://substack.com/profile/200929803-chris-williams).
John is a font of knowledge and skills and in partnership with Leah Moore, the creator of some brilliant comics and stories over the years.
20 years of collaborative working at least in fact!
Our conversation trolls between the Calderstones (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Calderstones), Albion (https://www.moorereppion.com/albion-20th-anniversary-edition/) and of course the Haunted Book Club.
Make sure you check out his website:
https://www.moorereppion.com/ (https://www.moorereppion.com/)
If you love ghost and supernatural stories as much as he and I do then Subscribe here and join in with our new book club for the Supernaturally Curious!
On the 17th of Feb at 9pm we chat about “The Signalman” by Charles Dickens, to set us off on our way. You can take that book off the shelf and read it yourself or listen to a recording we have done for you here, in prep:
And then all you have to do is chill the wine and light the candles to join in.
Find out about all your Haunted Book Club possibilities here:
https://tr.ee/hauntedbookclub (https://tr.ee/hauntedbookclub)
Plus I will be popping up with:
The Ghost Stories of Edith Nesbit
Live at Norton Priory on Mothers Day! (https://nortonpriory.greatbritishevents.org/events/1751604f-32a0-4956-b087-f14213eaedf0)
Cheers Champs!
I appreciate you.
Gav
Feb 2026
Thank you eejits (https://substack.com/profile/43705139-eejits), Kelly Williams (https://substack.com/profile/331706718-kelly-williams), and many others for tuning into my live video with John Reppion (https://substack.com/profile/20436514-john-reppion)! Join me for my next live video in the app.
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4 Nov 2025
Tell Me Your Story: Remona Aly
Remona is someone that I have admired since I met them.
Fiercely smart, brilliantly curious and patently bunkers. These are all qualities in humans that I admire greatly. As we discussed we met at the mighty Bradford Literature Festival.
Their writing is always thoughtful, honest, open and funny and as a regular contributor to the Radio Two section: Pause For Thought, they are constantly mining their own experience for their writing.
You can find a great selection of their writing on their website:
https://remonaaly.com/ (https://remonaaly.com/)
And on the Guardian Website:
https://www.theguardian.com/profile/remona-aly (https://www.theguardian.com/profile/remona-aly)
Remona mentioned the brilliant Katherine May (https://substack.com/profile/10781285-katherine-may) and her book, Enchantment.
https://katherine-may.co.uk/enchantment (https://katherine-may.co.uk/enchantment)
Stick around and maybe subscribe for some more brilliant conversations with incredible creatives and have a dig about the back catalogue:
https://gavcross.substack.com/s/tell-me-your-story (https://gavcross.substack.com/s/tell-me-your-story)
Gav
November 2025
Thank you eejits (https://substack.com/profile/43705139-eejits), Judith Wilde (https://substack.com/profile/169764822-judith-wilde), Claire Faulkes (https://substack.com/profile/22081579-claire-faulkes), and many others for tuning into my live video with Remona Aly (https://substack.com/profile/400793673-remona-aly)! Join me for my next live video in the app.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gavcross.substack.com (https://gavcross.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
22 Oct 2025
Tell Me Your Story: Timothy Howes
I think what Tim does is a cool job. One of those jobs we don’t really get to hear about or talk about with young people. But like Tim said on some of the big jobs he's worked on up to 100+ people alone will work in the costume department. And it's such a creative thing to meet a designer vision in a way that means that we the viewer are immersed in the world of the Story. I hope you enjoy the chat with Tim as much as I did.
Are you one of those people like me who stays at the end of the credits even if it isn't a Marvel movie?
Next week it is Remona Aly (https://substack.com/profile/400793673-remona-aly) On their instagram (https://www.instagram.com/remonaaly/) it says “Journalist & Broadcaster. Freelancer @guardian (https://www.instagram.com/guardian/?hl=en) @theipaper (https://www.instagram.com/theipaper/?hl=en) / Pause for Thoughter @bbcradio2 (https://www.instagram.com/bbcradio2/?hl=en) / Presenter / Podcaster / Host” And I would add one of the most joyful people to be around!
I promise you this plenty to enjoy on their website and it gives you a great insight into who they are:
https://remonaaly.com/ (https://remonaaly.com/)
Gav
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Thank you eejits (https://substack.com/profile/43705139-eejits), Josie Ray (https://substack.com/profile/96339265-josie-ray), Kelly Williams (https://substack.com/profile/331706718-kelly-williams), and many others for tuning into my live video with Timothy (https://substack.com/profile/405128232-timothy)! Join me for my next live video in the app.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gavcross.substack.com (https://gavcross.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
7 Oct 2025
Tell Me Your Story: Robin Ince. With Gav Cross
What a treat it was to share time with Robin Ince (https://robinince.com/).
I can genuinely listen to this man talk for hours.
And I have! Literally and joyously.
But this conversation was focused quite rightly on his new collection of poetry:
Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth. (https://cosmicshambles.myshopify.com/products/ice-cream-for-a-broken-tooth-by-robin-ince-signed)
Click that link and buy it signed from his website.
A deliciously wide ranging conversation that touches on some complex and direct subjects and the Riyadh Comedy Festival.
With a clarion call to write poetry and a genuinely top tip to get you going, you are sure to find lots to enjoy in this conversation!
And if poetry bites you can catch up with KateFox (https://substack.com/profile/40347422-katefox) and the time I asked them to “Tell Me Your Story” too!
Amongst many suggestions Robin shares:
Gracie Petrie - Such a good performer.
https://www.gracepetrie.com/ (https://www.gracepetrie.com/)
Bobcat Goldthwait’s Film about Barry Crimmins
https://callmeluckymovie.com/ (https://callmeluckymovie.com/)
Duo Ruut - a new to me Folk duo I’m enjoying as I type this!
https://www.duoruut.ee/ (https://www.duoruut.ee/)
Stay Close and Stay Subscribed for updates of the next guests.
Catch Up:
https://gavcross.substack.com/s/tell-me-your-story (https://gavcross.substack.com/s/tell-me-your-story)
Stay You.
You are lovely.
Gav
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Thank you eejits (https://substack.com/profile/43705139-eejits), Judith Wilde (https://substack.com/profile/169764822-judith-wilde), Claire Faulkes (https://substack.com/profile/22081579-claire-faulkes), Josie Ray (https://substack.com/profile/96339265-josie-ray), and many others for tuning into my live video with Robin Ince (https://substack.com/profile/5513653-robin-ince)! Join me for my next live video in the app.
https://gavcross.substack.com/s/phantastic-stories-with-gav-cross (https://gavcross.substack.com/s/phantastic-stories-with-gav-cross)
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30 Sept 2025
Tell Me Your Story: Black Liver
What a delight talking to Black Liver (https://open.substack.com/users/390137328-black-liver?utm_source=mentions).
I'm so glad their roots are firmly in a good night out for their audience through variety. Between them they have such skills and performance, poetry, music, song and comedy.
I use all of these to tell great stories and there is a reason why people want to book their shows
They are good at what they do.
Catch them on their tours:
https://www.blackliver.co.uk/tour-show-dates (https://www.blackliver.co.uk/tour-show-dates)
And catch up with the times of the month…
https://www.blackliver.co.uk/time-of-the-month (https://www.blackliver.co.uk/time-of-the-month)
Next Week it’s
Robin Ince (https://open.substack.com/users/223438805-robin-ince?utm_source=mentions)
- with more to follow!
It’s not homework but you could grab a copy of his new poetry book in prep!
https://cosmicshambles.myshopify.com/products/ice-cream-for-a-broken-tooth-by-robin-ince-signed (https://cosmicshambles.myshopify.com/products/ice-cream-for-a-broken-tooth-by-robin-ince-signed)
You can catch up on previous conversations Here, Youtube or audio only on Spotify:
Find out about the stories I tell here on Substack and even in the real world… (https://open.substack.com/pub/gavcross/p/gav-cross-storyteller-on-substack?r=gqsqk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true)
Thank you!
Gav
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25 Sept 2025
Tell Me Your Story: Lamphouse Theatre
What an absolutely charming and insightful conversation with Becky and Tom from Lamphouse Theatre (https://www.lamphousetheatre.co.uk/journey). I genuinely love people that embrace the clown.
That break the fourth wall and include the audience. It has always in thralled me and I think that is what has drawn me to Comedy as a fan.
Be there in theatre, TV, film or stand up
Two theatre makers that constantly push themselves forward. And I thing they are magic! I reckon you would too if went to see their work:
JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH TOUR DATES (https://www.lamphousetheatre.co.uk/journey)
.
Next Week it’s Black Liver (https://open.substack.com/users/390137328-black-liver?utm_source=mentions)
and then
Robin Ince (https://open.substack.com/users/223438805-robin-ince?utm_source=mentions)
- with more to follow!
You can catch up on previous conversations Here, Youtube or audio only on Spotify:
Find out about the stories I tell here on Substack and even in the real world… (https://open.substack.com/pub/gavcross/p/gav-cross-storyteller-on-substack?r=gqsqk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true)
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.
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16 Sept 2025
Tell Me Your Story: Naomi Wood
This conversation is exactly what I want this series to be.
Incredible creatives spilling the tea
Insights into how people do what they do because I'm not sure I know what they know. And I know you know I know they know. And I think they think I know but I don't know. You know?
Naomi Wood (https://substack.com/profile/142069404-naomi-wood) brings an energy to their performance. spoken Word, aerial, circus, autobiography, honesty, comedy and more. As a fellow neuro divergent performer I really resonate with so many of the things they say but I cannot imagine having a skill set to begin to write to the level of ability. I envy the autobiography of an artist.
I tell other people stories but that is why I'm having these conversations.
You can catch Gobbess on tour with Arts Alive at the SpArC Theatre, Bishops Castle.
2nd October 2015
https://artsalive.co.uk/performances/gobbess/ (https://artsalive.co.uk/performances/gobbess/)
Find out more about Naomi Here:
https://linktr.ee/naomiwoodwrites (https://linktr.ee/naomiwoodwrites)
Next Week it’s Lamphouse Theatre (https://www.lamphousetheatre.co.uk/journey)
Followed by Black Liver (https://substack.com/profile/390137328-black-liver) and Robin Ince (https://substack.com/profile/223438805-robin-ince) - with more to follow.
You can catch up on previous conversations Here, Youtube or audio only on Spotify:
Find out about the stories I tell here on Substack and even in the real world… (https://open.substack.com/pub/gavcross/p/gav-cross-storyteller-on-substack?r=gqsqk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true)
Thank you Claire Faulkes (https://substack.com/profile/22081579-claire-faulkes), Kelly Williams (https://substack.com/profile/331706718-kelly-williams), and many others for tuning into my live video with Naomi Wood (https://substack.com/profile/142069404-naomi-wood)! Join me for my next live video in the app.
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10 Jun 2025
Tell Me Your Story: Kate & Chris A Place For Us
Kate Allerston and Chris Bastock discuss their work fostering creativity and community through youth arts programs, shaping the next generation of talent in theatre and performance in this interview with Gav Cross.
3 Jun 2025
Tell Me Your Story: Dickie Felton
Dickie Felton discusses his books and passions with host Gav Cross in an interview, exploring themes of fandom, writing, and societal perceptions of different interests.
27 May 2025
Tell Me Your Story: Mima Cornish
Mima Cornish shares how stories inform their artwork and community connections through meditations and labyrinth guiding, as interviewed by Gav Cross in this episode.
21 May 2025
Tell Me Your Story: Sita Brand
Host Gav Cross interviews Sita Brand, an artist and storyteller, about pushing storytelling into the 21st century while staying true to ancient roots, exploring the dynamism of their thinking and creative core.
7 May 2025
Tell Me Your Story: Helen Jeffery
Host Gav Cross interviews Helen Jeffery, a supportive and driven creative, about developing playwriting skills and finding inspiration, offering insights for aspiring writers.
23 Apr 2025
Tell Me Your Story with Kate Fox
Host Gav Cross interviews writer and performer Kate Fox about her inspiring work, despite technical difficulties during the live broadcast, offering listeners a chance to learn about her writing workshops.
15 Apr 2025
Tell Me Your Story: Francis Todd
Host Gav Cross interviews Francis Todd, a comic book artist and writer, about their creative process and unique approach to visual storytelling, exploring the depths of their artistic expression.
9 Apr 2025
Tell Me Your Story: Linnhe Harrison
GAV CROSS interviews LINNHE HARRISON about the value of writing groups and using Google Maps for inspiration, offering insights into creative processes.
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