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Chris Floyd really has photographed everyone, from Bowie to Blanchett, from McCartney to McQueen and he talks candidly about the processes and dynamics of getting a photograph that reveals a truth about his subject. Treading the fine line of collaboration and confrontation to get the best creative results.

Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience Dr Catherine Loveday joins Neil and Simon and cuts through some of the usual free range waffle with the ordered precision of her scientific scalpel, and gives us a little bit of insight into the extraordinary abstract connection machine that is the human brain.

BBC TMS stalwart Dan Norcross joins Neil and Simon to discuss the ins and outs and umpire’s calls of cricket on the radio. We chat about the enduring appeal of TMS, the inherent silliness of sport, Dan’s punk broadcasting beginnings on ‘The Sofa’.

Colourful lettering artist Rachel Joy Price talks to Neil and Simon about her creative mix of fine art and graphic design over tea and cake. We chat about type through the ages, useless objects, serendipity, haters hating, graffiti and painting ‘en plein air’ on the mean streets of Brixton. Rachel has been commissioned by Adidas, Apple and Google among many others.

Award-winning and big selling writer Rhidian Brook chats about his creative philosophy and the processes involved in writing novels, screenplays and Thought For The Day on Radio 4. We talk about the collaboration and compromises involved in a big-screen adaptation of his successful and personal novel The Aftermath for Ridley Scott’s production company.

Award-winning and big selling writer Rhidian Brook chats about his creative philosophy and the processes involved in writing novels, screenplays and Thought For The Day on Radio 4. We talk about the collaboration and compromises involved in a big-screen adaptation of his successful and personal novel The Aftermath for Ridley Scott’s production company.

how to cope with big game nerves, and what goes into preparing for the unpredictable, live improv of commentating on elite sport

Neil and Simon have a good old yakety yak with Bristol-based musician Nadine Gingell, AKA Lady Nade. She gives us an insight into the creative processes involved in writing and performing and tells us how to stay independent when the shadowy forces of Folk, Soul, Country and Americana come calling and want to put you in a convenient box. Listen and make up your own mind, as she performs Looking for Love from her album Safe place to an audience of two silly men.

We discuss the unspoken contract between consumer and advertiser, why success comes through standing out, not fitting in, and Phil and his partner’s tasty and timely idea for flogging burgers to a hungry electorate. This episode also features Nick Kamen’s game changing underwear, a disappointing lack of cocktails and fags before midday, and a hearty recommendation of what to do when the world zigs.

A chat with Interior Architectural Designer Hannah Soulsby about creating unique spaces that improve peoples lives. We chat about the psychology of interior design, how restaurants control our brains, grouting obsessions and designing away a problematic night in with the lads. This episode also features some hipster-bashing and a trip to IKEA. Wait come back!

Star comedian Simon Evans invites us temporarily into his lockdown bubble to talk about his creative process. We chat about poking hornets nests, edgy comedy, ranting and raving at seagulls and why the lunacy of middle class parenting might just inspire his next big show. This episode also features a foolproof method for writing your own comedy ‘bit’. What more could you want?

Artist and Animator Caroline Rudge talks about her process, influences and inspiration, including her intensive and free reign animation collaboration with media superstars Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer. We also cover the evolution of her unusual and inventive animation style, money, success and failure, post war confectionary and painting with egg yolk. You know, from actual chickens.