A man of many talents from ‘near Colchester’. Kip creates content around theme parks and technology, not both at the same time. Kip is proud of his honest reviews, he’s not ashamed to call out things that aren’t working. Creators have a responsibility where people will make decisions based on your content, so honesty is very important for respecting your audience. When Kip started there weren’t many theme park content creators, but now there are LOADS! Kip will go in as a normal punter and have an unbiased experience. Kip’s been blogging since 2008, which makes him an OG blogger. He was a ‘Daddy’ blogger, but has moved away from it now his children are older so they can have their own voice. Random fact - His number one blog ever was a review of Just For Men Control GX Shampoo. Can you trust influencers? Being offered nipple cream and incontinence pads as a parent blogger. Kip was on Gadget Man with Richard Ayoade reviewing self-folding buggies in Clissold Park, London. To create content you need to learn to write scripts, present, edit, camera man, social media coordination, PR, advertising - it’s constant and it’s hard work. Where can you learn all of these skills? Kip learned as he went. Kip never scripts his content, but has a good feel for what he wants to talk about, and then can always fix it with some edit magic. Committing and developing as you go along will see your skills grow. Making content that pleases the secret algorithms on social media platforms. Testing and optimising social media content. Turning your content side hustle into your main job. We love Meta Glasses! Making money from affiliate sales. Nick talks about going underwater at Loch Ness in a robot dolphin (true story). Big up Adventure Island in Southend. Nick declares Axis to be the greatest ride in Essex. Big up Pleasurewood Hills. Kip LOVES 13 at Alton Towers - the theming and experience is great and especially because it has an element of surprise - and that’s what makes a top tier ride. Talking about the very relaxing for autistic people Planet Coaster 2 computer game. Excitement about Universal Studios UK (near Essex). Is Woody Bear doing a Michael Jackson? Nick talks about hitting his head on the Zip World Mittal Orbit slide in Stratford. The podcast goes a bit crazy with Sangita’s new ride suggestion Euthanasia.

Kip on Insta

Kip on YouTube

Kip on TikTok

Kip's website

Are You Creative? recorded by Adam at Lawker Media, Chelmsford, ESSEX
Edited by Nick Hearne
Artwork by Alpaca Antenna

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Lord Shiva is in the building! Paul from the band Pieces has amazing arm tattoos for all of his passions. Born and raised in Chelmsford. Now he writes and sings for his British Indian punk band Pieces. They write songs about politics, race, the state of the nation. Paul decided to become more active and pokey with his lyrics - to not ignore what’s going on. 2025 has been a vintage year for political music with Kneecap, Bob Vylan, The Mary Wallopers, Mudrat, and Hyphen. Paul’s grandparents are from Guyana, they came to Essex in the Windrush generation, his Mum was born here, met a Welshman, and had a baby (Paul!). A lesson on indentured labour on sugar plantations. Talking about British Indian punk and rebellious music, Fun-Da-Mental, Asian Dub Foundation, Voodoo Queens. Dealing with racism and wanting to fit in by hiding your roots. Sangita reveals her secret identity. Dealing with the ‘Where are you really from?’ question. The recent rise of overt racism in the UK. Music and the music scene has given Paul the courage to be himself. Getting booked for Meff Fest. The trials of being in a band when you have adult responsibilities. Performing music as therapy, blocking out all your worries. Finding time and places to rehearse. Supporting Native James and Professor Green and getting a mosh pit going - someone lost their wedding ring. The importance of playing local grass roots venues when you are big. Big up Professor Green for coming through to play Hot Box! Ticking off your musical dreams. Taking kids to live music. Paul is manifesting playing at 2000 Trees festival. Paul talks about his sobriety journey - and has been in recovery for over 9 years - big up yaself mate! It’s a cheat code for life. The links between drugs and creative productivity and inspiration, is it a myth (Nick thinks so)? How drunk is too drunk to do a gig? Playing edgy music as an older person, and putting yourself out there. Helping others to recover.

Pieces on Insta
Pieces on YouTube

Are You Creative? recorded by Adam at Lawker Media, Chelmsford, ESSEX
Edited by Nick Hearne
Artwork by Alpaca Antenna

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The Face of Chelmsford. The future mayor of the City. The future of creativity (FULL STOP). Rebecca described herself as multi-passionate when it comes to creativity. She hosts women’s circles - a safe space for people to turn up authentically and connect. She is part of Make Space for Girls - a project for creating specific spaces for girls to feel safe and belong - architecture for girls and women. Rebecca is a self taught creative. She wasn’t encouraged creatively at school, and left to get on with things herself, so had to discover her own outlets for her ideas. What was it like being the first generation growing up with phones in school. The ultimate distraction, changing how you communicate, and disconnect. Creativity can come from boredom, but with so much content and information to consume now, it’s hard to see any time as downtime. Removing outside influences to focus on purity of creative output. Rebecca’s theory about writing by hand leading to more creative satisfaction - it’s human nature. Nick does a bad Peppa Pig Oasis joke. Musical notation for non-musicians - vibe notation (with Matt Ashdown). Big up the teachers that spot creativity and encourage it. Rebecca has been commissioned by Chelmsford City Council to write a poem for a video piece about the city of Chelmsford. How to balance paid commissions with artistic freedom. Revisiting your work after some reflection time - when your ego can detach from the work. The selection process for the poetry commission, and first live performance as a poet. Rebecca learned to perform at a poetry rap workshop with some mentors and performed 6-months pregnant. Chelmsford fuchsia will be the colour of the year. Fun times making a video around the city for the poem. What rhymes with Chelmsford? Marconi’s equinox eclipse portal - is it in the Museum? Bringing together all the creative disciplines of a city to work together. What is a multipassionate multipotentialite - someone that doesn’t need to commit to just one thing creatively. Having different disciplines and projects keeps your creative mind sharp. Trying to remember poems to perform without a book or phone. Getting into freestyle rap. REBECCA IS THE CREATIVE FUTURE!

In Tune With Rebecca - IG

In Tune With Rebecca - Web

Are You Creative? recorded by Adam at Lawker Media, Chelmsford, ESSEX
Edited by Nick Hearne
Artwork by Alpaca Antenna

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