Talking In The Dark With Evie Roberts

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A 15 year old blind podcaster, chatting to incredible people from all walks of life, aiming to raising awareness about blindness, visual impairment and disability in a happy and light-hearted way. The goal of this podcast is to remove some of the stigmas and stereotypes around such disabilities whilst also having fun at the same time. read less

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61. Talking In The Dark With Lloyd Martin And His Mum Ceri Hooper : World Record Breaking Duo

61. Talking In The Dark With Lloyd Martin And His Mum Ceri Hooper : World Record Breaking Duo

There are some sporting partnerships that are simply inspiring to watch and follow as they seem to defy all expectations with the achievements they make. And this week’s guests are one such duo who let nothing stand in their way when they have a goal in their sights. This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with Guinness world record breaker for being the youngest person with an intellectual impairment to complete the London Marathon Lloyd Martin, and his mum Ceri Hooper. In this episode Evie chats with Lloyd and Ceri about their wonderful achievements, covering a wide variety of interesting topics such as planning and training for the London Marathon, and how it felt to complete the world famous race. Lloyd also shares on his passion for other sports such as gymnastics and football as well as his top three proudest moments to date.Alongside this Evie and her guests discuss some of the problems Lloyd has faced in the past trying to access and take part in extra-curricular sporting clubs and activities due to the stigma around his condition and the attitudinal barriers he and many others like him face because of ignorance. This was a truly lovely conversation with remarkable guests and we thank Lloyd and Ceri very much for joining Evie on her show.

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61. Talking In The Dark With Lloyd Martin And His Mum Ceri Hooper : World Record Breaking Duo

61. Talking In The Dark With Lloyd Martin And His Mum Ceri Hooper : World Record Breaking Duo

There are some sporting partnerships that are simply inspiring to watch and follow as they seem to defy all expectations with the achievements they make. And this week’s guests are one such duo who let nothing stand in their way when they have a goal in their sights. This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with Guinness world record breaker for being the youngest person with an intellectual impairment to complete the London Marathon Lloyd Martin, and his mum Ceri Hooper. In this episode Evie chats with Lloyd and Ceri about their wonderful achievements, covering a wide variety of interesting topics such as planning and training for the London Marathon, and how it felt to complete the world famous race. Lloyd also shares on his passion for other sports such as gymnastics and football as well as his top three proudest moments to date.Alongside this Evie and her guests discuss some of the problems Lloyd has faced in the past trying to access and take part in extra-curricular sporting clubs and activities due to the stigma around his condition and the attitudinal barriers he and many others like him face because of ignorance. This was a truly lovely conversation with remarkable guests and we thank Lloyd and Ceri very much for joining Evie on her show.

60. Talking In The Dark With Ed Larkin : Actor And Star Of The Little Big Things Musical

60. Talking In The Dark With Ed Larkin : Actor And Star Of The Little Big Things Musical

Theatre is a wonderfully vibrant art form full of human expression and life and this week’s guest is a leading actor who simply thrives and sparkles in the lime light. This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with actor and star of the West End Ed Larkin. In today’s conversation Evie speaks with Ed and learns all about his childhood growing up as a young person with cerebral palsy. Ed also shares where is love of performing first began and the incredible experience he had playing the central character in the West End musical The Little Big Things. This was a brilliant talk with a wonderful guest and we thank Ed for finding the time in his busy schedule to join Evie on her podcast.

59. Talking In The Dark With Richard Herring : Comedian, Podcaster, Author, And Scope charity Ambassador

59. Talking In The Dark With Richard Herring : Comedian, Podcaster, Author, And Scope charity Ambassador

Today’s guest is a pioneering British comedian who has shaped and developed a sparkling career on stage, TV, radio, and in print. However, he is also a person who has dealt with a considerable illness which he now speaks about and raises awareness around. This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with comedian, podcaster, author and ambassador for the Scope charity Richard Herring. In today’s conversation Evie speaks with Richard and learns all about his journey into comedy, the joys he finds in touring and performing live, and the impetus behind starting his brilliant podcast The Leicester Square Theatre Podcast. Richard also shares on his experience with testicular cancer and explains some of the ways he has grown from the ordeal and how it now informs his writing. This was a lovely conversation with a brilliant comedian and we thank Richard for his time and energy.

58. Talking In The Dark With Abbie Robinson : World Champion Paraclimber And VICTA Charity Patron

58. Talking In The Dark With Abbie Robinson : World Champion Paraclimber And VICTA Charity Patron

Competitive climbing is a very demanding sport that requires a lot of strength, agility and courage. Today’s guest is a world champion, gold medal winning climber who scales the most challenging of walls whilst also having a very significant visual impairment. This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with world champion paraclimber and patron of the VICTA charity, Abbie Robinson. In today’s conversation Evie speaks with Abbie and learns all about her particular V.I. condition and how she discovered and became involved with climbing when she was a child. Abbie also shares with Evie what it is she loves about climbing, the skills and qualities that she deems important to her success, and also the fantastic work that she does promote and support the wonderful VICTA charity. This was a fascinating conversation with an exceptional sports person and we thank Abbie greatly for her time and sharing her experience so generously.

57. Talking In The Dark With Ed Jackson : Adventurer, Charity Founder, Broadcaster, And Author

57. Talking In The Dark With Ed Jackson : Adventurer, Charity Founder, Broadcaster, And Author

Today’s guest is a man whose inner strength, resolve and desire to help other people are as deeply engrained within him as the great mountains he scales are high. This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with adventurer, Millimetres 2 Mountains charity founder, broadcaster and author Ed Jackson. In today’s episode Evie talks with Ed and learns all about the life changing accident that ended a very rewarding career as a professional rugby player and the significant physical and mental challenges he faced learning to adapt to the injuries he suffered. Ed also describes the purpose he now finds in helping others deal with their own trauma through the work he does with his charity Millimetres 2 Mountains, and the great enjoyment he also gets from broadcasting for the BBC on sporting events such as the Paralympic games in Paris. This was a wonderful conversation with a remarkable guest and we thank Ed greatly for his time and personal insights.

56. Talking In The Dark With Rashmi Becker : Step Change Studio Dance Company

56. Talking In The Dark With Rashmi Becker : Step Change Studio Dance Company

Today’s guest is a person who responded to a challenging situation with love and care, and as a result created an award winning and pioneering company that encourages everyone regardless of age or ability to express themselves through the beautiful artistic medium of dance. This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with Rashmi Becker founder of the Step Change Studios dance company. Through today’s interview Evie learns all about Rashmi’s dance company and the very personal reasons behind why she decided to establish Step Change Studios in the first place. Rashmi also explains how she carefully plans and designs her classes, the benefits to be gained by people with disabilities taking part in dance, and her exciting aspirations for the future. This was a sparkling conversation with a wonderful person and we thank Rashmi very much for her time and generosity.

55. Talking In The Dark With Jodi-Alyssa Bickerton : The Graeae Theatre Company

55. Talking In The Dark With Jodi-Alyssa Bickerton : The Graeae Theatre Company

Today’s guest is the creative learning director for a highly acclaimed and world-famous theatre company which challenges preconceptions, smashes outdated ideology and empowers deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists create stunning and deeply meaningful performance work. This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with Jodi-Alyssa Bickerton from the incredible Graeae Theatre Company. In today’s talk Evie learns all about Jodi’s life and work at Graeae including: how she first became interested in theatre and some of the early experiences that informed her journey into the profession, and the work that she now does supporting others realise their talents and achieve dreams. This was a beautiful and far-reaching conversation with a wonderful guest and we thank Jodi-Alyssa for her time and generosity.

54. Talking In The Dark With Stuart Hann : The Blind Chocolatier

54. Talking In The Dark With Stuart Hann : The Blind Chocolatier

Everyone loves chocolate, right? The flavours, the textures, the designs, the colours… just delicious! This week’s guest is a leading UK chocolatier who creates incredibly tasty and beautifully presented chocolates without the use of sight. This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with The Blind Chocolatier, Stuart Hann. Over the course of today’s conversation Evie learns all about Stuart’s life, career and craft first hearing about how he lost his sight and the dramatic impact this had upon his life and job as a chef, and then the resilience and resourcefulness Stuart showed responding and adapting to his changing circumstances. Stuart also talks about how he now makes his chocolates and sells them out of his shop in the Lake District and through his on-line platform. This was a fantastic conversation with an amazing guest and we thank Stuart for his time and energy.

53. Talking In The Dark With Robbie Crow : BBC Strategic Disability Lead

53. Talking In The Dark With Robbie Crow : BBC Strategic Disability Lead

Statistically speaking people with a VI condition find it much more difficult to find work than their sighted peers. However, this week’s guest has not only risen to the very top of his profession but he has also been recognised as one of the most influential disabled people in the UK. This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with Strategic Disability Lead for the BBC, Robbie Crow. During this incredibly vibrant interview Evie speaks to Robbie about his life and career discussing many interesting topics including; Robbie’s particular VI condition and his journey into employment after University, the impact learning about the social model of disability had upon his life, and the many wonderful benefits to be gained from employing disabled people within a workforce. This was a brilliant conversation with a very significant person and we thank Robbie very much for his time and insights.

52. Talking In The Dark With Keron Day : Actor And Disability Advocate

52. Talking In The Dark With Keron Day : Actor And Disability Advocate

This week’s guest is an actor that lights up the screen with his talent and personality whatever the role he might be playing. However, he is also a powerful advocate for people living with a disability and frequently enlivens a debate with his quick-wit and passion. This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with actor and disability advocate Keron Day. In this highly engaging conversation Evie speaks to Keron about his life and acting career learning lots about his experience as a child growing up with cerebral palsy and the way in which he found his love of acting. Keron also shares on some of the roles that he played, including that of David in ‘Kirkmoore’ for the BBC, and explains the thinking behind his personal mantra of ‘Diversity without disability is not diversity’ This was a fantastic conversation with a truly lovely and highly gifted creative talent and we thank Keron greatly for his time and energy.

51. Talking In The Dark With Clarke Reynolds : Artist And Patron And Ambassador Of The VICTA charity

51. Talking In The Dark With Clarke Reynolds : Artist And Patron And Ambassador Of The VICTA charity

51: One might think that in order to create and appreciate fine-art a person would require sight. However, this week’s incredible guest is a world-renowned artist who defies this logic by creating beautiful paintings and jaw-dropping sculptural installations whilst also being blind. This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with artist and patron and ambassador for the VICTA charity Clarke Reynolds. In this colourful conversation Evie learns all about Clarke’s life and work covering a wide range of interesting topics including Clarke’s VI condition and his journey to becoming an artist, the many different types of stimuli that inspire his creativity, and his fantastic work using Braille as a mode of artistic expression. This was a wonderfully provocative conversation with a brilliantly creative talent, we thank Clarke very much for his time and involvement.

50. Talking In The Dark With Julia Donaldson : Best Selling Children's Author And Playwright

50. Talking In The Dark With Julia Donaldson : Best Selling Children's Author And Playwright

50: Some children’s book characters stay in our hearts forever and thinking of them can make us feel happy when we are sad and hopeful in the darkest of days. This week’s guest is a world-renowned children’s author who has provided us with one of the most beautiful and endearing characters of all time …the Gruffalo. This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with best-selling children’s author and playwright, Julia Donaldson. During this wonderful interview Evie learns all about Julia’s life and work covering topics such as Julia’s childhood and the books and poems that left an impression on her, how studying and busking in France informed her writing career, and the fascinating origins of the Gruffalo story. This was a beautiful conversation with an incredible guest and we thank Julia for her great time and insight.

49. Talking In The Dark With David Holmes : Former Harry Potter Stuntman, Podcaster, And Star Of The Boy Who Lived Documentary

49. Talking In The Dark With David Holmes : Former Harry Potter Stuntman, Podcaster, And Star Of The Boy Who Lived Documentary

This week’s incredible guest has many magical accomplishments to his name including being the first ever Quidditch player at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with former Harry Potter stuntman, podcaster, and star of The Boy Who Lived documentary, David Holmes. During this joyful conversation Evie learns all about David’s life, career and experience covering a wide variety of topics such as: his fond memories working as a top Hollywood stunt man before suffering a life changing injury, David’s journey after his accident learning how to adapt and live with his disability, and the fantastic work he now does raising money for the Stanmore Hospital. This was a wonderfully fun conversation with a beautiful guest and we thank David for his great kindness, generosity, and joy.

48. Talking In The Dark With Dr Nic Bonne : Astronomer And Creator Of T he 'Tactile Universe' Project

48. Talking In The Dark With Dr Nic Bonne : Astronomer And Creator Of T he 'Tactile Universe' Project

The night sky is truly awe inspiring to contemplate with its millions of stars, planets and galaxies. And this week’s guest is a leading astronomer who works to make the universe more accessible for everyone regardless of their VI condition. This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with visually impaired astronomer and creator of the ‘Tactile Universe’ project, Dr Nic Bonne. During this fascinating discussion Evie learns all about Nic’s life and work including: the childhood experiences that inspired his deep love and interest in astronomy, some of the challenges he has faced in his work as a visually impaired scientist, and the wonderful ‘Tactile Universe’ project. This was a stimulating conversation with a fascinating guest and we thank Nic greatly for his time and wisdom.

47. Talking In The Dark With Michel Roux Jr : Michelin Star Chef, Author, And TV Personality

47. Talking In The Dark With Michel Roux Jr : Michelin Star Chef, Author, And TV Personality

This week’s guest is an icon of the restaurant industry. He is a two-time Michelin star chef, a best-selling author, and extremely popular TV personality, and if all that wasn’t enough he is also an avid marathon runner! This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with acclaimed chef Michel Roux Jr. During this happy conversation Evie learns all about Michel’s life and work including: the wonderful influence his family had on his career, the honour he felt serving dinner for Queen Elizebeth II at his London restaurant Le Gavroche, and the joy and freedom he finds in long distance running. This was a lovely conversation with a fantastic guest and we thank Michel greatly for his time and energy.

46. Talking In The Dark With Louise Dyson, MBE : Founder Of The VisAble Agency

46. Talking In The Dark With Louise Dyson, MBE : Founder Of The VisAble Agency

This week’s guest is a world renowned theatrical agent who works specifically for disabled actors and models helping them enter the entertainment industry and forge exciting careers on stage, screen and radio. This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with founder of the VisABLE People Agency, Louise Dyson, MBE. In this lovely conversation Evie learns all about the reasons for Louise creating the agency in the first instance, some of the challenges that she and her clients face when accessing the industry, and her wonderful aspirations for the future. This was a fascinating conversation with a lovely guest and we thank Louise greatly for her time and kindness.

45. Talking In The Dark With Menna Fitzpatrick : Visually Impaired Paralympic Skier

45. Talking In The Dark With Menna Fitzpatrick : Visually Impaired Paralympic Skier

Downhill racing is one of the most dangerous sports in the world with competitors frequently reaching speeds in-excess of 70 miles per hour. This week’s guest is a gold medal winning, visually impaired, world champion skier who competes completely untethered and with only 5% sight. This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with visually impaired paralympic skier Menna Fitzpatrick. During this fascinating conversation Evie gets an insight into Menna’s life and exciting career learning all about the challenges she faced as a young child growing up with her particular visual impairment, how Menna prepares for races and builds the trust between her and her ski guides needed to succeed in such a demanding discipline, and the great joy and thrill she gets from the sport she participates in. This was a wonderfully varied and exciting conversation with a very talented guest and we thank Menna greatly for her time and involvement.

44. Talking In The Dark With Chloe Fuller : TV Presenter And Pet Nutritionist.

44. Talking In The Dark With Chloe Fuller : TV Presenter And Pet Nutritionist.

Some people have a love of life which is just infectious and this week’s guest applies her sparkling personality to the worlds of TV presenting, and pet nutrition, working to make the planet a happier, healthier and more rewarding place for pets and their owners. This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with TV presenter and pet nutritionist Chloe Fuller. In this wonderfully varied conversation Evie learns all about Chloe’s life and career, including: how she navigated her teenage years after being diagnosed with debilitating health conditions, the importance of assistance dogs to people with disability, and the joy to be found in taking part in dog agility. This was a beautiful conversation with a most vibrant guest and we thank Chloe greatly for her time and wonderful energy.

43. Talking In The Dark With Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP

43. Talking In The Dark With Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP

The world of politics can be incredibly fast-paced and demanding, and for today’s guest who spends her life as a busy MSP working to bring about positive change for her constituents, ‘persivilience’ is a most essential character trait! This week on Talking in the Dark, Evie speaks with Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP In this fascinating conversation, Evie learns all about Pam’s life and work, covering a range of subjects including: growing up as a child with a very aggressive and debilitating form of arthritis, her busy day-to-day work now as a disabled member of the Scottish parliament, and the proud moment in 2021 when she was elected to represent the people of Scotland. This was a wonderful conversation with a vibrant and passionate guest, and we thank Pam greatly for finding time in her schedule to talk.

42. Talking In The Dark With Jamie Shields: Accessibility Innovator And Creator Of 'Disabled By Society'

42. Talking In The Dark With Jamie Shields: Accessibility Innovator And Creator Of 'Disabled By Society'

This week’s guest describes himself as blind AuDHD rhino which is a wonderful reflection of the way in which he has truly embraced his differences and owned the prejudices he has faced in his life. This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with award winning accessibility innovator and creator of ‘Disabled By Society’, Jamie Shields. In this lovely conversation Evie talks to Jamie about his childhood growing up as a teenager registered blind and some of the difficulties he faced navigating school, university and then employment. Jamie also discusses the complex challenges he realised discovering his own internal able-ism, and the powerful work he now does breaking down barriers and bringing about change for other disabled individuals. As well as all this Jamie shares his great pride at being placed on last year’s Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 list. This was a fantastic conversation with an amazing person and we thank Jamie greatly for time, insight and passion! #DisabilityPower100