Episodes

  • The Matt Black Podcast EP15 - Alex Lowe (Clinton Baptiste / Barry from Watford / Phoenix Nights)
    Dec 13 2024

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    Hello, I'm Matt, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire in the UK, I'm a vocalist, musician, songwriter, podcaster and author. My show features guests from creative backgrounds. From musicians, event promoters and organisers, comedians, to business owners and entrepreneurs.

    This episode features Alex Lowe - Actor, comedian, writer. Known for performing as characters such as Clinton Baptiste on Phoenix Nights, Barry from Watford on the BBC. Alex has been part of the entertainment industry for a number of years starting his life as a child actor, and working with a variety of television and filmmakers throughout his career, and most recently is spending much of his time on the road performing sellout stand up shows in character as Clinton Baptiste. We discuss Alex's life growing up, his career in the industry, plus the highs and lows of being an actor breaking into the live circuit.

    To see Alex on tour please visit: https://www.clintonbaptiste.com

    Connect with me -

    http://www.themattblackpodcast.co.uk

    http://www.facebookcom/mattblack86

    http://www.facebook.com/mattblackvocalist

    http://www.instagram.com/mattblackofficial

    Purchase my debut non fiction novel "Beyond The Nether - How NOT To Live With A Mental Illness" - Available on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/vjxnv24

    Follow my band FAHRAN (hard rock / metal)
    http://www.fahran.com

    http://www.youtube.com/fahrantv

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    http://www.instagram.com/fahranofficial

    Also check out my tribute show ROXETTE UK (Roxette tribute band)

    http://www.roxetteuk.com

    http://www.facebook.com/roxetteuk

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • The Matt Black Podcast - EP14 - Juli Flintoff (Dementia, Caring for a loved one living with Dementia) Author of The Secret Back Door
    Oct 1 2024

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    Hello, I'm Matt, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire in the UK, I'm a vocalist, musician, songwriter, podcaster and author. My show features guests from creative backgrounds. From musicians, event promoters and organisers, comedians, to business owners and entrepreneurs.

    This episode features Juli Flintoff, author of the book The Secret Back Door published by Austin Macauley Publishers. Juli talks about her story of raising two young children whilst caring for her father with terminal cancer and her mother with dementia. Juli has faced many obstacles which she continues to overcome, yet this journey has not been easy. Juli talks about her approach to care and her view on supporting an individual who is living with dementia rather than suffering from dementia.

    You can purchase Juli's book here -
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1035803771?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_9K5M1XDSEAJBTPVVYR0K

    Connect with me -
    http://www.themattblackpodcast.co.uk
    http://www.facebook.com/themattblackpodcast
    http://www.instagram.com/themattblackpodcast
    http://www.facebook.com/mattblack86 http://www.facebookcom/mattblackvocalist http://www.instagram.com/mattblackofficial

    Purchase my debut non fiction novel "Beyond The Nether - How NOT To Live With A Mental Illness" - Available on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/vjxnv24

    Follow my band FAHRAN (hard rock / metal)
    http://www.fahran.com
    http://www.youtube.com/fahrantv
    http://www.facebook.com/fahranmusic
    http://www.instagram.com/fahranofficial

    Follow my Roxette Tribute Show ROXETTE UK
    http://www.roxetteuk.com
    http://www.facebook.com/roxetteuk
    http://www.instagram.com/roxetteuk
    http://www.youtube.com/roxetteuk

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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • The Matt Black Podcast - EP13 - Toby Foster & Steve White (BBC Radio Sheffield, Phoenix Nights, Afterlife)
    Aug 29 2024

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    Hello, I'm Matt, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire in the UK, I'm a vocalist, musician, songwriter, podcaster and author. My show features guests from creative backgrounds. From musicians, event promoters and organisers, comedians, to business owners and entrepreneurs.

    This episode features Steve White (BBC Radio Presenter, Producer) and Toby Foster (BBC Radio Presenter, Promoter of the Last Laugh Comedy nights at Sheffield City Hall, actor from Phoenix Nights, Afterlife and many more). Steve and Toby are the organisers of Wentfest, the live music and comedy festival held Hooton Lodge in Kilnhurst, Rotherham. Hosting a variety of top comedians and established music acts from Blue, Tony Hadley, Liberty X, Scouting For Girls and many more.

    Check out Wentfest on -
    https://www.wentworthfestival.co.uk
    https://www.instagram.com/wentworthfestivaluk
    https://www.facebook.com/wentfest/

    Connect with me -

    http://www.themattblackpodcast.co.uk
    http://www.facebook.com/themattblackpodcast
    http://www.instagram.com/themattblackpodcast
    http://www.facebookcom/mattblack86 http://www.facebookcom/mattblackvocalist http://www.instagram.com/mattblackofficial

    Purchase my debut non fiction novel "Beyond The Nether - How NOT To Live With A Mental Illness" - Available on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/vjxnv24

    Follow my band FAHRAN (hard rock / metal)
    http://www.fahran.com
    http://www.youtube.com/fahrantv
    http://www.facebook.com/fahranmusic
    http://www.twitter.com/fahranmusic
    http://www.instagram.com/fahranofficial

    Follow my Roxette Tribute Show ROXETTE UK
    http://www.roxetteuk.com
    http://www.facebook.com/roxetteuk
    http://www.instagram.com/roxetteuk
    http://www.youtube.com/roxetteuk

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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • The Matt Black Podcast - EP12 - Ashen Reach
    Jul 4 2024

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    Hello, I'm Matt, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire in the UK, I'm a vocalist, musician, songwriter, podcaster and author. My show features guests from creative backgrounds. From musicians, event promoters and organisers, comedians, to business owners and entrepreneurs.

    This episode features Ashen Reach, modern rock-metal band from the UK.
    Kyle, Joe, Paddy & Jess have been taking the live scene by storm whilst simultaneously releasing a wave of exciting new music. We don't discuss the scene in depth, we don't discuss the music industry in depth. But we discuss a lot of things that are sure to get this show cancelled.

    Check out Ashen Reach -
    http://www.ashenreach.co.uk
    http://www.facebook.com/ashenreach
    http://www.instagram.com/ashenreach
    http://www.youtube.com/ashenreach

    Connect with me -

    http://www.themattblackpodcast.co.uk
    http://www.facebook.com/themattblackpodcast
    http://www.instagram.com/themattblackpodcast
    http://www.facebookcom/mattblack86 http://www.facebookcom/mattblackvocalist http://www.instagram.com/mattblackofficial

    Purchase my debut non fiction novel "Beyond The Nether - How NOT To Live With A Mental Illness" - Available on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/vjxnv24

    Follow my band FAHRAN (hard rock / metal)
    http://www.fahran.com
    http://www.youtube.com/fahrantv
    http://www.facebook.com/fahranmusic
    http://www.twitter.com/fahranmusic
    http://www.instagram.com/fahranofficial

    Follow my Roxette Tribute Show ROXETTE UK
    http://www.roxetteuk.com
    http://www.facebook.com/roxetteuk
    http://www.instagram.com/roxetteuk
    http://www.youtube.com/roxetteuk

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    3 hrs and 1 min
  • The Matt Black Podcast - EP11 - Chris Knight (Wellness & Business Coach)
    Jun 23 2024

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    Hello, I'm Matt, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire in the UK, I'm a vocalist, musician, songwriter, podcaster and author. My show features guests from creative backgrounds. From musicians, event promoters and organisers, comedians, to business owners and entrepreneurs.

    This episode features Chris Knight - Mindset Coach, Business Coach, Hypnotherapist - Chris talks about his services, the type of clients he works with, how he helps them to focus on developing their own mindset in business and their personal lives. We discuss how trauma in our younger years can create obstacles in later life, and ways how overcoming them.

    https://www.christopherdknight.com
    https://uk.linkedin.com/in/coachchrisknight

    Connect with me -

    http://www.themattblackpodcast.co.uk
    http://www.facebook.com/themattblackpodcast
    http://www.instagram.com/themattblackpodcast
    http://www.facebookcom/mattblack86 http://www.facebookcom/mattblackvocalist http://www.instagram.com/mattblackofficial

    Purchase my debut non fiction novel "Beyond The Nether - How NOT To Live With A Mental Illness" - Available on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/vjxnv24

    Follow my band FAHRAN (hard rock / metal)
    http://www.fahran.com
    http://www.youtube.com/fahrantv
    http://www.facebook.com/fahranmusic
    http://www.twitter.com/fahranmusic
    http://www.instagram.com/fahranofficial

    Follow my Roxette Tribute Show ROXETTE UK
    http://www.roxetteuk.com
    http://www.facebook.com/roxetteuk
    http://www.instagram.com/roxetteuk
    http://www.youtube.com/roxetteuk

    #therapy #therapist #mindset #mindsetmatters #mindsetshift #depression #introvert #business #businesscoach #businesscoaching #mindsetcoach #mindology #mindologist #trauma #anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthselfcare #selfcare #selfcaretips #selfcarehacks #themattblackpodcast #fahran #mattblack #hypnotherapy #hypnotise

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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • The Matt Black Podcast - EP10 - Loz Campbell & Tom Kirby
    Apr 26 2024

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    Hello, I'm Matt, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire in the UK, I'm a vocalist, musician, songwriter, podcaster and author. My show features guests from creative backgrounds. From musicians, event promoters and organisers, comedians, to business owners and entrepreneurs.

    This episode features Loz Campbell and Tom Kirby discussing the music scene, their experiences as original artists as the industry continually changes. We talk about song-writing approaches, working in the studio and the obstacles we face as live performers.

    Check out Loz Campbell's new single "Can't Get Enough" - released 5th May 2024 -
    Loz Campbell YouTube > https://www.youtube.com/@lozcampbell9813
    Loz Campbell Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/LozMusic/
    Loz Campbell Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/lozcampbellmusic

    Connect with me -

    http://www.themattblackpodcast.co.uk
    http://www.facebook.com/themattblackpodcast
    http://www.instagram.com/themattblackpodcast
    http://www.facebookcom/mattblack86 http://www.facebookcom/mattblackvocalist http://www.instagram.com/mattblackofficial

    Purchase my debut non fiction novel "Beyond The Nether - How NOT To Live With A Mental Illness" - Available on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/vjxnv24

    Follow my band FAHRAN (hard rock / metal)
    http://www.fahran.com
    http://www.youtube.com/fahrantv
    http://www.facebook.com/fahranmusic
    http://www.twitter.com/fahranmusic
    http://www.instagram.com/fahranofficial

    Follow my Roxette Tribute Show ROXETTE UK
    http://www.roxetteuk.com
    http://www.facebook.com/roxetteuk
    http://www.instagram.com/roxetteuk
    http://www.youtube.com/roxetteuk

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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • The Matt Black Podcast - EP09 - Luke Smithson & Wesley Brook (Hearts & Souls), Paul Guerin (The Quireboys)
    Apr 4 2024

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    Hello, I'm Matt, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire in the UK, I'm a vocalist, musician, songwriter, podcaster and author. My show features guests from creative backgrounds. From musicians, event promoters and organisers, comedians, to business owners and entrepreneurs.

    This episode features Luke Smithson & Wesley Brook from Hearts & Souls, and Paul Guerin from The Quireboys and Joe Elliott's Down 'N' Outz. We discuss the story of the band, their current activities and plans. I speak with Paul about his involvement with Hearts & Souls producing their upcoming album. There are stories of the rock scene from the 70s to present day, how things have changed, and how some things never change.

    Check out Hearts & Souls single "Whispers" on Spotify here -
    https://open.spotify.com/track/3DPC9kjnTIlw6nI7thYkQ0?si=Y3TuseGdQqK1Lnl7PksYeQ

    Connect with me -

    http://www.themattblackpodcast.co.uk
    http://www.facebook.com/themattblackpodcast
    http://www.instagram.com/themattblackpodcast
    http://www.facebookcom/mattblack86 http://www.facebookcom/mattblackvocalist http://www.instagram.com/mattblackofficial

    Purchase my debut non fiction novel "Beyond The Nether - How NOT To Live With A Mental Illness" - Available on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/vjxnv24

    Follow my band FAHRAN (hard rock / metal)
    http://www.fahran.com
    http://www.youtube.com/fahrantv
    http://www.facebook.com/fahranmusic
    http://www.twitter.com/fahranmusic
    http://www.instagram.com/fahranofficial

    Follow my Roxette Tribute Show ROXETTE UK
    http://www.roxetteuk.com
    http://www.facebook.com/roxetteuk
    http://www.instagram.com/roxetteuk
    http://www.youtube.com/roxetteuk

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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • The Matt Black Podcast - EP08 - Shaune Harrison & Paula Anne Booker-Harrison (The Prosthetics Studio, Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Peaky Blinders, Sleepy Hollow)
    Mar 6 2024

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    Hello, I'm Matt, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire in the UK, I'm a vocalist, musician, songwriter, podcaster and author. My show features guests from creative backgrounds. From musicians, event promoters and organisers, comedians, to business owners and entrepreneurs.

    This episode features Sculpting and Special Effects make up artists Shaune Harrison and Paula Anne Booker-Harrison from The Prosthetics Studio.

    We talk about their company The Prosthetic Studio, the courses they offer and their work creating masks, props and special effects make up for productions from Harry Potter, Sleepy Hollow, Marvel Avengers, Star Wars, The Mummy, Peaky Blinders and many more.

    Shaune and Paula discuss their careers in the film and TV industry, the techniques they use, the obstacles they face and how the industry has changed over the years.

    Connect with me -

    http://www.themattblackpodcast.co.uk

    http://www.facebookcom/mattblack86

    http://www.facebook.com/mattblackvocalist

    http://www.instagram.com/mattblackofficial

    Purchase my debut non fiction novel "Beyond The Nether - How NOT To Live With A Mental Illness" - Available on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/vjxnv24

    Follow my band FAHRAN (hard rock / metal)
    http://www.fahran.com

    http://www.youtube.com/fahrantv

    http://www.facebook.com/fahranmusic

    http://www.instagram.comfahranofficial

    Also check out my tribute show ROXETTE UK (Roxette tribute band)

    http://www.roxetteuk.com

    http://www.facebook.com/roxetteuk

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    1 hr and 32 mins