Season 1

Aug. 26, 2020

What my students taught me - Part 2

Since the start of 2020, I've had the pleasure of catching up with and interviewing my former students about their careers and experiences of life after school. Not only did I learn lots about their fascinating jobs and caree...

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Aug. 25, 2020

What my students taught me - Part 1

Since the start of 2020, I've had the pleasure of catching up with and interviewing my former students about their careers and experiences of life after school. Not only did I learn lots about their fascinating jobs and caree...

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July 17, 2020

Musician - Tim Pearson

We go out with a bang in this last episode of the series, as I chat with former student Tim - who is now a Musician ! Tim is one half of the mighty musical duo that is The Escape, …

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July 4, 2020

Stage Actor - Emma Breton

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with former student Emma, who is currently in South Korea performing in the World Tour of Phantom of the Opera! We talk about the joys and realities of the business we …

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June 21, 2020

Brand Designer - David Bushay

In this episode, it was a treat to catch up with David, a former student who is now a Brand Designer ! Now, this one goes quite deep and existential as we explore the possibility that everything has a brand.... …

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May 27, 2020

Camera operator - Adrian Greenfield

In this episode, I met with Adrian - a former student who is now a Camera operator and Grip - as he says, putting the motion in motion pictures! We chat about how he originally wanted to be an astronaut …

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May 17, 2020

Veterinary Surgeon - Victoria Jones

In this episode, I met with former student Victoria at her house where I was greeted by her gorgeous Labrador Maui and inquisitive cat Inca! The perfect audience to talk about life as a Veterinary surgeon! We chat about what …

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May 5, 2020

Business Founder - Laurence Grant

In this episode, I travelled back to the centre of Croydon, to a fancy office where I met with the lovely human being that is Laurence Grant - a former student who is now a Business founder and Director ! …

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April 26, 2020

Illustrator and Children's Book Author - Gillian Hibbs

In this episode I had lots of laughs chatting to Gillian, a former student who is now an Illustrator and indeed a Children's book author ! We chat about what it feels like to have your creations on the shelves …

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April 16, 2020

City Farmer - Emma Pooley

In this episode I had such a lovely time chatting to Emma, a former student who is now a City Farmer ! I know right - who knew they existed! We chat about all sorts of things including what it's …

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April 16, 2020

Theatre Director - Philip Morris

In this episode I had the pleasure of catching up with Philip, a former student who is now a Theatre Director ! We chat about all sorts of things including how Philip didn't take Drama GCSE and yet still found …

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April 16, 2020

Pilot episode - Architect Greg Willis

Welcome to my pilot episode of Astronaut to Zookeeper Podcast - whoop we made it! In this episode I chat to my big brother who is an Architect ! We cover all the important questions like what do you wear …

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