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Sean Martin is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and driving force behind The Quarantined, a band renowned for its raw, unflinching sound and fearless exploration of challenging subjects. A songwriter who isn’t afraid to confront trauma, injustice, and the darker corners of the human experience, Sean brings an intensity and honesty to his music that connects deeply with listeners. Much of his writing is rooted in his own battle with PTSD, which has shaped both his perspective and his art. Songs like “Shadow,” written during a time of personal crisis, channel the weight of dread, intrusive thoughts, and sleepless nights into powerful, cathartic music. For Sean, creating is more than just making records—it’s a way of reclaiming control, pushing back against oppressive systems, and transforming pain into something that inspires resilience. On stage and in the studio, Sean delivers with unrelenting passion, blending heavy riffs, haunting melodies, and lyrics that don’t shy away from uncomfortable truths. His vision for The Quarantined goes beyond just music; it’s about sparking awareness, encouraging defiance against injustice, and giving a voice to those struggling in silence. Highlights from Toby's Friday afternoon show on Shout Radio. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enrico is a writer and guide dedicated to helping people rediscover the inner wisdom that leads to a life of meaning, love, and courage. His book Finding Your Compass is a powerful invitation to awaken the sacred guidance that lives within us all. Drawing on timeless teachings, including the Hermetic Principles, Enrico gently leads readers beyond fear, guilt, and blind obedience toward the deeper freedom we were born to claim. Rather than offering another rigid system, his work encourages a return to the living compass of the heart — the quiet light that connects us to the very fabric of life itself. Through his writing, Enrico speaks to all who have questioned, doubted, or hoped that something more beautiful awaits beyond the walls of fear, reminding them: we are not lost, we are remembering the way. Highlights from Toby's Friday afternoon show on Shout Radio. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

K-Town is a rising star in the music industry who has recently signed with ROC Nation Distribution. Blending raw talent with a unique sound, K-Town is quickly making a name for himself as an artist to watch. With major backing and growing buzz, his journey is just beginning. Highlights from Toby's Friday afternoon show on Shout Radio. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce Sudano is a singer, songwriter, and storyteller whose music draws deeply from a lifetime of love, heartache, struggle, and spirituality. A true New Yorker at heart, Bruce formed his first band at age 13 and was performing in clubs not long after, quickly immersing himself in the vibrant local music scene. He first made waves on the charts in 1969 with "Ball of Fire," co-written with Tommy James, followed by the 1970 hit "Tighter, Tighter" with his band Alive N Kickin’, which opened for acts like Chicago and Frank Zappa. In 1977, Bruce co-founded the band Brooklyn Dreams, which signed with Millennium Records and soon found success collaborating with Donna Summer. Together, they co-wrote the chart-topping hit “Bad Girls” and appeared on her Top 5 single “Heaven Knows.” Bruce and Donna also began a personal relationship, eventually marrying. Over the decades, Sudano has continued to evolve as a solo artist. His latest album, Talkin’ Ugly Truth, Tellin’ Pretty Lies, showcases his signature blend of soul, rhythm, and lyrical introspection. The album features the anthemic “Make The World Go Away,” produced by hitmaker Ken Lewis, and the heartfelt duet “Two Bleeding Hearts” with legendary singer/songwriter Valerie Simpson. Highlights from Toby's Friday afternoon show on Shout Radio. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dom Okon is a musician and instrumental artist known for his unique style and catchy, feel-good tracks. Often referred to as The King of Instrumental Pop, Dom blends pop melodies with rich instrumental arrangements, creating music that's both uplifting and memorable. His work has gained attention for its ability to tell a story without words, connecting with listeners through sound alone. Highlights from Toby's Friday afternoon show on Shout Radio. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tristan St Reynolds is an Australian-born author, actor, model, and spiritual creator. He's best known for his intuitive work, including the Cryptid Whispers Oracle Deck and Cryptid Whispers – The Book. Tristan has appeared on the cover of several publications and regularly shares his insights as an Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine. Highlights from Toby's Friday afternoon show on Shout Radio. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The One is back with a brand new track, Party 444 U—a feel-good anthem made for letting loose and having fun. Known for catchy hooks and big energy, The One keeps the vibe high and the party going strong. Highlights from Toby's Friday afternoon show on Shout Radio. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DYLN NOT DVPO is an artist with a unique vision and a story to tell. Formerly known as Dapo, he’s gearing up to drop a deeply personal and ambitious concept album on May 19th. The two-disc project follows a creative storyline where his former self, Dapo, has gone missing, leaving behind voicemails and random videos. Disc one dives into the emotional weight of real-life struggles, stress, and self-doubt, while constantly hinting at a recurring dream of stardom. Disc two picks up in a totally different headspace, flipping the tone from vulnerable and raw to confident and triumphant, representing what it looks like when those dreams finally come true. The lead single “MISSING” sets the tone for the whole rollout and is the main track DYLN is pushing right now. With this project, he’s not just making music—he’s telling a full story, and he’s excited to share it with people who appreciate depth, creativity, and realness. Highlights from Toby's Friday afternoon show on Shout Radio. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Bennett is the founder of Shout Radio, a station that began 12 years ago as a fun side project and has since grown into a full-fledged professional broadcaster. Starting with nothing more than a few records, a mic, and some dodgy jokes, Aaron has steered the station through the ups and downs of running a media outlet — from technical hiccups to major milestones. His passion for radio and natural talent for engaging an audience helped shape Shout Radio’s unique identity. Aaron believes strongly in the power of broadcasting to entertain, inform, and connect people, and he’s spent years developing the station into something he's proud to stand behind. Now celebrating more than twelve years on air, Aaron continues to push the station forward with a focus on quality output, great music, and fresh content — all delivered with a healthy dose of humour and personality. Highlights from Toby's Friday afternoon show on Shout Radio. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LeeAnn Mallorie is a leadership coach, embodiment expert, and founder of Guts & Grace and Leading in Motion. She helps driven, mission-led women lead with power and purpose, without burning out. Drawing on two decades of coaching experience and a deep commitment to body-based wisdom, LeeAnn teaches leaders how to reconnect with their intuition, reclaim their energy, and access their full potential. Her latest book, Guts & Grace: A Woman’s Guide to Full-Bodied Leadership, offers a practical, embodied roadmap for women ready to break free from societal myths and lead with authenticity, resilience, and impact. Through her work, LeeAnn has supported leaders across industries and around the globe, helping them bridge the gap between performance and personal fulfilment. Highlights from Toby's Friday afternoon show on Shout Radio. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabriele Caruso is an Italian writer from Naples, currently pursuing a degree in engineering while also serving in the military and working as an aircraft maintainer. With a passion for storytelling rooted in vivid imagination, Gabriele writes without outlines — instead, he visualises entire scenes and translates them into words with cinematic clarity. His creative process once included writing on early morning train rides, half-asleep yet fully immersed in the rhythm of the journey. Not only does he write, but he also composes original soundtracks for his stories, giving his fictional worlds a living, breathing atmosphere. His debut novel, Angel’s Shadow, is an epic fantasy infused with spiritual depth, philosophical reflection, and emotional introspection. Centred on the eternal tension between light and darkness, the story invites readers on a soulful journey, not just through the characters’ world, but through their inner landscapes. Highlights from Toby's Friday afternoon show on Shout Radio. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claire Rafferty is a former professional footballer who made her name as a left-back and left winger, most notably during her time at Chelsea, where she made over 100 appearances. She also played for Millwall Lionesses, becoming a first-team regular at just 14, and later joined West Ham United before retiring in 2019. On the international stage, Claire represented England across various age levels before making her senior debut in 2010. She went on to feature in two World Cups and was part of the Great Britain squad at the London 2012 Olympics. Despite suffering three serious ACL injuries throughout her career, Claire kept coming back, becoming a regular in the England side that finished third at the 2015 World Cup. Since retiring from football, Claire has built a successful media career and now works in a commercial role at Chelsea, bringing together her experience in elite sport with her business background. She’s also passionate about championing the women’s game. She now helped launch The Missing Shirt – a retro England women’s football kit created to honour past players who never had a kit designed for them. It’s a powerful reminder of how far the women’s game has come and the work still to do. Highlights from Toby's Friday afternoon show on Shout Radio. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bayley McKenzie is a rising pop artist known for his honest songwriting and soulful, expressive voice. Drawing inspiration from icons like Mariah Carey, Bayley blends personal stories with catchy melodies to create music that connects with people. He started young—at just 17, he wrote, recorded, and produced a song called Crazy entirely on his own. Although it wasn’t released right away, the track found new life when it was included in the rerelease of his debut album, earning over 4,500 streams. By 19, Bayley had fully self-produced that debut album himself, handling everything from the beats to the vocals to the final edits. Now, he’s back with his second album, Charming Doesn’t Always Mean Nice, and promoting its second single, Health. The album tells the story of a tough two-year period in his life—from May 2022 to March 2024—marked by heartbreak, bad decisions, a house fire, struggles with mental health, and even falling for a friend. It’s a bold, pure pop record that captures the lessons he’s learned and the person he’s become along the way. Highlights from Toby's Friday afternoon show on Shout Radio. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hamilton Ward is a cinematographer based in Charlotte, North Carolina. His work has been featured across the Southeast at festivals and platforms like Indie Grits, The Bitter Southerner, and the Southern Documentary Fund, among others. His latest documentary, Smile for the Dead, took him overseas, continuing his passion for capturing powerful stories on camera. Hamilton’s work focuses on storytelling and exploring the unknown, always driven by curiosity and a love for the craft. Highlights from Toby's Friday afternoon show on Shout Radio. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oba Dafidi is a Highlife and Afro-fusion gospel musician whose music is rooted in faith, culture, and purpose. From an early age, he found joy in singing and playing instruments like the piano and guitar, drawing inspiration from legends such as Ebenezer Obey and Orlando Owoh. For Oba, music has never just been a hobby—it’s always felt like a calling. He got his start in the church choir, attending rehearsals and vocal training sessions while building his foundation in music. Although his path included a career in nursing and a relocation that took him away from music for a while, the desire to sing never left him. He now sees those life experiences as preparation for the journey he's on today. Oba’s shift into gospel music came after a series of powerful spiritual moments, including being approached by strangers who told him he was meant to sing. Those encounters, along with his reflections, helped him realise that using his gift was part of God’s plan for him. That realisation led to his debut EP, Triumph of Grace, which marked a turning point in his life and music. Since then, Oba has been writing, recording, and performing songs that blend gospel messages with the rich, soulful rhythms of highlife and Afro-fusion. His upcoming album, Between Me and God, is a deeply personal project inspired by quiet moments of prayer and reflection. Set for release on June 20, 2025 (with presales starting June 11), the album captures the heart of what it means to walk closely with God, even when it’s not the easiest path. Oba is also back to learning guitar, pushing himself to grow musically and offer even more excellence in his worship. For him, music isn’t just about sound—it’s about ministry and encouraging others to follow their God-given purpose. Highlights from Toby's Friday afternoon show on Shout Radio. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.