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19. Ben Rufus Green - Actor, comedian, writer
Jo catches up with fellow actor, comedian and writer, Ben Rufus Green. On our TV screens Ben played 'David Cockfield' in both series of, Joe Wilkinson's, hilarious fam...
18. Mel Larsen - International Coach & Consultant
It's the start of a New Year. What are your personal, career or business plans/goals/challenges for 2025? Grab a cuppa and join Jo and the marvellous, Mel Larsen, Inte...
17. Darren Walsh - Comedian, Tik Tok Pun Guy, Director, Writer
Tik Tok Pun Guy, Darren Walsh, chats to Jo about his comedy career, the fact he is absolutely NOT the other Darren Walsh, a famous animator who created Angry Kid, plus...
16. Sarah O'Connell - YouTube Celebrity Chat Show host, Comedian, Artist/Animator
Sarah kindly allowed Jo to turn the tables and interview her for Real Folk, so you can find out about Sarah's life for a change. 'The Sarah O'Connell Show' is a YouTub...
15. Benjamin Bankole Bello - Character comedian President Obonjo
Jo's back with more Real Folk. Put your feet up and join Jo for an intriguing and thought provoking chat with 'accidental' comedian, Benjamin Bankole Bello, who has sp...
14. Anna Kennedy OBE - Autism educator and Strictly star
Kick back in your favourite comfy chair and join Jo and Anna chatting about autism awareness, Strictly Come Dancing and meeting the Queen. Anna shares the story of her...
13. Amanda Egan - Author, fundraiser and creative
Amanda Egan, author of 'Diary of a Mummy Misfit' and many more, chats with Jo about her writing process, lockdown life and her latest creative adventures. Tune in for ...
12. John Fleming - Comedy connoisseur and blogger
Jo chews the fat with comedy connoisseur, blogger and founder of the infamous 'Malcolm Hardee Awards', John Fleming. They discuss great writers, naked balloon dancing...
11. Alison Knowles - Emotional wellbeing therapist and author
Emotional wellbeing is critical during these challenging times. Jo chats to the inspiring, Alison Knowles, creator of 'Ollie and his Superpowers', a book brand that he...
10. Lynn Rae - Make-up artist, physical therapist and pilates instructor
Grab a cuppa and join Lynn and Jo for a life affirming chat. Starting with Lynn's background as a make-up artist in the 80's, why she became a physical therapist and h...
9. David Shackleton - Linguist, actor, teacher
Linguist, actor and teacher, David Shackleton, chats candidly with Jo about attempting to take his own life, being a gay man in the 1960's, he also picks Jo up on a fe...
8. Pam Jones - Foster carer for 30 years, set up local charity to help the homeless.
Unstoppable, Pam Jones, popped into Custard HQ in Folkestone, to share the highs and lows of life as a foster carer for more than thirty years. Plus how and why she se...
7. Lee and Hartmut - Theatre entrepreneurs crowdfunding for the arts
Lee and Hartmut set up Central Tickets in 2017. Like so many of us in the arts they were hit hard by Covid19. Incredibly, during the toughest of times, the dynamic duo...
6. Kate Sheppeard - Australian opera singer, jewellery designer & teacher
Hilarious natter with Australian opera singer, jewellery designer (KTCD Jewellery on Etsy) and teacher, Kate Sheppeard. They shoot the breeze about nightmare performan...
5. Andy Elias - Indie filmmaker, actor, vlogger and teacher
Join Jo for a natter with Andy about his love of the horror film genre, his indie film company 'Ciao Handy', the making of his award winning short, 'Life's a Bench' an...
4. Lynn Ruth Miller - American journalist who started stand-up comedy aged 70
86 year old American stand-up comedian, artist, author and force of nature, Lynn Ruth Miller, shares some of her amazing stories. Including starting stand-up aged 70, ...
3. Joff Summerfield - Cyclist, engineer and round-the-world traveller
A modern day Phileas Fogg, if Mr Fogg had cycled round the world and taken a tad longer, owing to the height of his bike. Jo chats with Joff (at 'Custard HQ' in Folkes...
2. Manolis Emmanouel - Greek actor, voice over artist and director
Jo catches up with Greek actor and friend Manolis Emmanouel. This is his first podcast so have a listen to this exclusive and find out about his role in Michael Winter...
1. Jackie Meade - Mayor of Folkestone, 80's rocker, charity fundraiser
Jo's first guest, recorded at her creative/gallery space 'Custard HQ' on the Old High St in Folkestone, is former Mayor of Folkestone - Jackie Meade. Find out about Ja...
Real Folk with Jo Burke Taster
Get a taste for Jo Burke's Real Folk featuring Joff Summerfield and Lynn Ruth Miller.