The Talking Heads Podcast

What if narcissism wasn’t just a personality flaw, but a force shaping entire societies, organisations, and nations? In the powerful Series 2 opener of The Talking Heads Podcast, I sit down with distinguished criminologist and independent scholar Mark Stephen Davis whose new book Nefarious Reflections on Narcissism and Crime asks us to look well beyond the individual and confront uncomfortable truths about our history, politi...

What do you do when life throws you into a storm you never saw coming? In this episode of The Talking Heads, I sat down with acclaimed illustrator and cartoonist Denise Dorrance to explore her moving, darkly funny graphic memoir Polar Vortex - New River Books Publishing. With honesty, warmth, and signature wit, Denise shares the story behind caring for her mother living with dementia—a journey marked by heartache, humour, and...

What happens when ordinary citizens step into the shadows to catch those who would do unthinkable harm? In this deeply moving episode, I welcomed Mark de Rond, Professor of Organisational Ethnography at Cambridge University - Judge Business School, whose four-year immersion into the world of UK Paedophile hunters is chronicled in his gripping new book, out now, 'Dark Justice: Inside the World of Paedophile Hunters' - Cambridge Univ...

2.5 million hot meals, 20,000 volunteers, and a decade at the frontlines of compassion.

In this episode, I welcomed Janie Mac, co-founder of Refugee Community Kitchen (RCK), whose story is a testament to what happens when ordinary people choose to act in the face of injustice. From kitchen-table plans to serving hope in Calais and on the streets of London, Janie shares the real lessons of RCK’s grassroots action, the power of ...

Curious about how much your digital life reveals about your inner world—and where the line between helpful personalisation and outright manipulation lies? David Stillwell, Professor of Computational Science at the University of Cambridge, joined me for an open, thought-provoking dive into the nexus of big data, psychology, and the fast-evolving landscape of generative and Agentic AI. From creating the iconic MyPersonality Fac...

Join me in conversation with distinguished guest Kieran Macphail, whose expertise spans physiotherapy, nutritional therapy and corrective exercise. This episode dives deep into the world of health—beyond the fads, semantics and commercial noise—and explores the pragmatic realities underpinning wellbeing today.

If you’ve ever wondered why your diet isn’t working, what genuine health looks like in a world of gi...

Neurodivergence… a topic that is often on our lips but rarely spoken about with a ‘real understanding’ is the subject of Episode 2 as is our incredible guest.

In this enlightening episode of The Talking Heads, I sit down with Danny Raede, a trailblazer in the neurodiversity space. Diagnosed with autism and ADHD in his early teens, Danny Raede shares his personal journey from confronting societal assumptions to bec...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Talking Heads, acclaimed director Reinaldo Marcus Green opens up about his journey from a working-class upbringing to Hollywood, reflecting on representation, storytelling, and the power of embracing discomfort and self-reflection to spark meaningful change. If you’re curious about the heart behind today’s most impactful cinema—and how film can shift perspectives—this...