In this episode of Toasts & Jams, we welcome Steven Camden, also known as Polarbear, poet, storyteller and one of the UK’s most distinctive spoken word voices.

We talk about Steven’s journey through performance and storytelling, from early poetry slams and chaotic workshop experiences to developing a voice that connects across audiences and spaces.

The conversation moves through the strange and often surreal world of live poetry, the rules, or lack of them, and how those environments can shape you creatively. We also get into the evolution of artistic expression, from raw, unfiltered ideas to more considered storytelling, and how creativity often grows through experimentation, discomfort and play.

It’s a wide ranging chat about finding your voice, embracing the unexpected and learning how to communicate ideas that actually land.

Steven’s song choice:

https://youtu.be/7nxWP9BhI7w?si=D1oFiQ39WrquH7Yv

Steven's links:

www.bearstories.org

Big thank you to The Collective Acoustics:

https://www.tcacoustics.co.uk/

Toasts & Jams links:

https://linktr.ee/toastsandjams

Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gff6dFVOoYlPrm8zhTsXA

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In this episode of Toasts & Jams, we welcome Olivia — a photographer known for capturing honest, human moments that go beyond the surface.

We talk about Olivia’s journey into photography and how her personality plays a central role in her work, from embracing her quirks to building trust quickly with the people she shoots.

The conversation moves through what authenticity really means in a world of polished content, the balance between analog and digital approaches, and why real, lived experiences still carry something you can’t fake or recreate.

We also get into the importance of connection, instinct, and creating an environment where people feel comfortable enough to be themselves — plus a brilliant story about photographing Harry Kane and the determination it takes to capture something genuine.

It’s a wide-ranging chat about creativity, people, and finding the real in everything you make.

Olivia’s Song Choice:

https://youtu.be/clXS_1NJC_Q?si=K8RxVe-teBa9Zu1G

Olivia’s website and Instagram:

oliviarosephotography.co.uk

https://www.instagram.com/oliviarosegarden

Produced, recorded and edited by Allan Brothers Films and Alex Catt

Big thank you to The Collective Acoustics:

https://www.tcacoustics.co.uk/

Toasts & Jams links:

https://linktr.ee/toastsandjams

Toasts & Jams Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gf...

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In this episode of Toasts & Jams, we welcome Ollie Olanipekun — creative director and founder of Flock Together and OpenAREA.

We talk about Ollie’s journey from starting out with a youth culture blog to building a globally recognised creative agency, and what it takes to grow something from the ground up.

The conversation moves through what creativity really means and how differently it shows up for everyone, the role of youth culture in shaping the future, and why some generations struggle to understand what’s coming next.

We also get into nature, focus and mental clarity, including how stepping outside can unlock new ways of thinking, alongside a wider conversation around environment, identity and perspective.

It’s a wide-ranging chat about building, evolving and staying open to new ideas.

Ollie's Song Choice:

Three 6 Mafia - Stay Fly

https://youtu.be/vBjzAdpZzf0?si=DX1m3...

Ollie's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/ollie_ranger/

Produced, recorded and edited by Allan Brothers Films and Alex Catt

Big thank you to The Collective Acoustics:

https://www.tcacoustics.co.uk/

Toasts & Jams links:

https://linktr.ee/toastsandjams

Toasts & Jams Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gf...

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We welcome DJ and producer Emerald to Toasts & Jams for a conversation exploring fate, physics, and the way our lives unfold.

From the Big Bang to festivals, creativity, and the unknown, this episode moves between the cosmic and the personal, asking whether anything really happens by chance, or if it is all part of something bigger?

Alongside the bigger questions, we get into Emerald’s world, including her drink of choice, tequila, and the track (or tracks) that soundtracked her teenage life.

Expressive language warning!

Emerald's song choice:

https://youtu.be/sU_Cwfn15ds?si=DuhSDf7QGN_UMFv6

Produced, recorded and edited by Allan Brothers Films and Alex Catt

Emerald's Links:

Instagram.com/emeraldroselewis

Preciousstonesrecords.bandcamp.com

Big thank you to The Collective Acoustics:

https://www.tcacoustics.co.uk/

Toasts & Jams links:

https://linktr.ee/toastsandjams

Toasts & Jams Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gf...

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We welcome award-winning writer and director Akinola Davies Jr to Toasts & Jams as he shares insights into making My Father’s Shadow, the messiness of real life, and his secret love for musicals.

My Father’s Shadow is showing now (March 2026) in select cinemas across the UK for one more week:

https://mubi.com/es/myfathersshadow

Akinola's song choice:

https://youtu.be/cE-bnWqLqxE?si=guRrmgMDbVz-qpz3

Produced, recorded and edited by Allan Brothers Films and Alex Catt

Big thank you to The Collective Acoustics:

https://www.tcacoustics.co.uk/

Toasts & Jams links:

https://linktr.ee/toastsandjams

Toasts & Jams Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gff6dFVOoYlPrm8zhTsXA?si=2o6UFtxkSIS-kQIyusWuoA&nd=1&dlsi=d8e0914c0e014b4c

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Welcome to the final episode of series 1 of Toasts and Jams, the podcast where we like to cheers to creativity and chat to the rhythm of a song from our formative years.

Welcome Dominique Moore, actor and mentor from London. We discuss the challenges of serious illness and navigating life and work through that process, what her dream role as an actor would look like, gymnastics!? And of course her favourite drink with a song to inspire!

Thanks for enjoying the show and look out for season 2 soon!

Dominique's Song Choice:

https://youtu.be/YH0KWX2a8zY?si=MVC0bmEfQNfy3xcJ

Dominique's links:

https://www.dmalondon.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dominiqueamoore/?hl=en-gb

Toasts & Jams links:

https://linktr.ee/toastsandjams

Toasts & Jams Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gff6dFVOoYlPrm8zhTsXA?si=2o6UFtxkSIS-kQIyusWuoA

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Welcome graphic artist Kelly Anna! We discuss why movement plays such a big part in Kelly's work, motherhood and the effects on a woman's career, and why clothing works as a vessel for her art, plus so much more.

A deep and extensive chat into what makes Kelly tick. We hope you enjoy.

Kelly's song choice:

https://youtu.be/y2Eah_EGiDc?si=uc366EQTNF5Cfu4-

Kelly's links:

https://kellyannalondon.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kellyannalondon

Toasts & Jams links:

https://linktr.ee/toastsandjams

Toasts & Jams Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gff6dFVOoYlPrm8zhTsXA?si=2o6UFtxkSIS-kQIyusWuoA

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For episode 10 of Toasts and Jams we welcome Alison LLoyd, founder of Ally Capellino, an indy British design brand established in 1980.

We discuss the impact moving to India had at the age of 22, the sensory experience of accessory design, and the power of collaboration in fashion. An eye opening talk with a seasoned pro of the fashion world.

Alison's song choice:

https://youtu.be/XCzhAeukF1A?si=xqSgCA8EEKoQcSjv

Alley Capellino:

https://www.allycapellino.co.uk

Toasts & Jams links:

https://linktr.ee/toastsandjams

Toasts & Jams Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gff6dFVOoYlPrm8zhTsXA?si=2o6UFtxkSIS-kQIyusWuoA

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