We talk about Josh’s journey into music, from discovering drum & bass at a young age through Shy FX and pirate radio culture, to learning confidence through DJing and finding creative identity while studying at art college.

The conversation moves through ADHD, therapy, self medication, childhood anger and the complicated relationship between creativity and chaos. Josh reflects on confidence, escapism, emotional baggage and the different ways people learn to manage themselves while navigating creative industries.

It’s an honest and wide ranging chat about music, identity, mental health and the experiences that shape creative people behind the scenes.

Josh’s drink of choice:

English Breakfast Tea

Josh’s Song:

Shy FX & T Power – Feelings

https://youtu.be/a8girPCgHE0?si=4ZC5iIvh4Opgsdjv

Josh’s links:

https://www.instagram.com/joshparkinson/

https://itsjoshparkinson.com/

Big thank you to The Collective Acoustics:

https://www.tcacoustics.co.uk/

Toasts & Jams links:

https://linktr.ee/toastsandjams

Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gf...

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In this episode of Toasts & Jams, we welcome Louis VI, musician, producer and artist whose work moves through hip hop, jazz, soul and a deep connection to the natural world.

We talk about Louis’ journey through music, from growing up in London listening to Dizzee Rascal, Nas and Kanye West, to discovering writing through the Roundhouse and finding his own voice as both a rapper and producer.

The conversation moves through identity, diaspora, creativity and the role nature now plays in his work. Louis reflects on Dominica, field recordings, indigenous knowledge and why reconnecting with the sounds of the natural world can be so powerful for our minds, bodies and communities.

It’s a thoughtful and wide ranging chat about music, memory, family, nature and the importance of listening more closely to the world around us.

Louis's Song:

• Learn

Louis's links:

/ itslouisvi

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https://www.natureaintaluxury.com

Big thank you to The Collective Acoustics:

https://www.tcacoustics.co.uk/

Toasts & Jams links:

https://linktr.ee/toastsandjams

Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gf...

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In this episode of Toasts & Jams, we welcome Steven Camden, also known as Polarbear, poet, storyteller and one of the UK’s most distinctive spoken word voices.

We talk about Steven’s journey through performance and storytelling, from early poetry slams and chaotic workshop experiences to developing a voice that connects across audiences and spaces.

The conversation moves through the strange and often surreal world of live poetry, the rules, or lack of them, and how those environments can shape you creatively. We also get into the evolution of artistic expression, from raw, unfiltered ideas to more considered storytelling, and how creativity often grows through experimentation, discomfort and play.

It’s a wide ranging chat about finding your voice, embracing the unexpected and learning how to communicate ideas that actually land.

Steven’s song choice:

https://youtu.be/7nxWP9BhI7w?si=D1oFiQ39WrquH7Yv

Steven's links:

www.bearstories.org

Big thank you to The Collective Acoustics:

https://www.tcacoustics.co.uk/

Toasts & Jams links:

https://linktr.ee/toastsandjams

Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gff6dFVOoYlPrm8zhTsXA

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