Blue Jay Collective presents The Culture Cast

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  • Blue Jay Collective was founded in 2021 to nurture the next generation of community leaders by creating meaningful opportunities for young people to draw wisdom, insights and inspiration from experienced elders, local leaders, passionate activists and talented creatives. Our project approach empowers young people to serve their community by actively listening, sharing stories and producing media that conveys messages of resilience and positive change. We are committed to sparking constructive debates and inspiring tangible actions within our community.


    The Culture Cast is a podcast created by a group of creative young people from the West Midlands who have partnered with the Culture Club, a monthly art club for over 65s at the Midlands Art Centre.

    Here you will find intergenerational conversations about cultural influences through the decades, finding shared experiences and always learning something new, we invite everyone to listen and ponder with us, and even better get in touch and join the conversation.

    If you would like to participate as a host or an interviewee, drop us a line @ blue_jay_collective on Instagram or email info@bluejayexchange.co.uk


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Episodes
  • Culture Castaway: Andy Wickett

    Culture Castaway: Andy Wickett
    Nov 19 2024

    In this episode of Culture Castaways, 15 year old host, Alex Brevitt sits down with Birmingham musician Andy Wickett, renowned for co-writing Duran Duran's iconic hits "Girls on Film" and "Rio." Currently creating fresh sounds with World Service, (see the link below to new album Creatures of Love out now on Cleopatra Records). Tune in for a fascinating and heartwarming conversation that spans generations, delving into music, creativity, neurodivergence, and much more. With stories of adventures across the desert, the magic of rhythm, and losing yourself in dance, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!


    Andy's Castaway Choices were...

    Iggy Pop and the Stooges - Search and Destroy

    Massive Attack - Teardrop

    Tappa Zumi - MPLA


    20,000 Leagues Under The Sea - Jules Verne


    Creatures of Love

    Andy Wickett & World Service https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA222iZOiLMMoVpsMgrj-4A


    Culture Castaways Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64ST8TvognIxMZLeK1hS9W


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    40 mins
  • Vimla Dodd

    Vimla Dodd
    Jul 1 2024

    Vimla Dodd, a passionate volunteer and inspired teacher explains how she grew up in a small town in India, "where neighbourhood was part of the family" and how her mother influenced and inspired her to become a passionate community volunteer. Throughout her childhood and through the partition of India, Vimla tells the stories of how she watched her parents' active involvement in the community and received an education not possible from any school or university.

    Hosted by Lila May, we hope you sit back and enjoy.


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    39 mins
  • Culture Castaway: Jane Cowley

    Culture Castaway: Jane Cowley
    Jun 25 2024

    Gregary's second Culture Castaway is Jane Cowley, a happy Brummie with travelling feet and lovely teeth.

    Mixing it up with tales of India, memories of Ian Drury in the Hare and Hounds and an appreciation of Paul O'Grady's big heart and wonderful wit.

    Don't miss the 20 year old dentures (not Jane's!) story either.


    This is a Blue Jay Collective intergenerational project based in Birmingham, supported by the Culture Club at Midlands Art Centre and funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

    With thanks to Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4 for the inspiration.


    The tracks chosen can be found on the Culture Castaways Spotify Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64ST8TvognIxMZLeK1hS9W?si=d6d79909af474f59


    The book is At my Mother's Knee... And Other Low Joints by Paul O'Grady


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    37 mins

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