Matthew's experinces in 'interesting' parts of the world has led him to be a writer, not just a writer but a talented and sometimes hilarious writer! His book 'Ruskie, Beers, Bears & Babushkas' is based on his sometimes dangerous business experiences and life in Russia.  Not only keeping us on the edge of our seats but making us laugh out loud too! His book is on Amazon and it's easy to find on his website on this link. www.matthewfrancisauthor.com  I can't wait for his next book !-----------------------------------------------------------------Podcasting is an increasingly brilliant way to reach your audience as more and more people are listening to podcasts world wide. Promotional Interviews can also be arranged on camera, these give even better publicity. Details at https://www.tonylloydradio.com/backstage-tony Get in touch if you have a story to tell on 'Music Stories'!Email: Hello@tonylloydradio.com

Always a pleasure to interview the inspirational Stacey Jackson, a professional singer / songwriter, tv presenter, entrepreneur and mother of 4.Her book ' How a Gangster Rapper Made Me a Better Mom' is out electronically now and in print in March 2024 and available to pre order now.Stacey tells me what the book is about and how she came about writing it (sounds great and must get a copy!) Her life story certainly is inspirational and she is sure to inspire single working mums everywhere and many others too. Watch out for her music tour in the summer of 2024.Find details about Stacey and her book at www.staceyjackson.com/staeabsorbed -----------------------------------------------------------------Podcasting is an increasingly brilliant way to reach your audience as more and more people are listening to podcasts world wide. Promotional Interviews can also be arranged on camera, these give even better publicity. Details at https://www.tonylloydradio.com/backstage-tony Get in touch if you have a story to tell on 'Music Stories'!Email: Hello@tonylloydradio.com

Fascinating to talk to mental health expert and Exorcist Paul Devlin on Human Stories. He tells me about his work and how he got into what he does, plus he has some excellent advice for people who are maybe considering getting his help. Details about what Paul does and his audio books and much more can be found at www.pauldevlinsuniverse.net -----------------------------------------------------------------Podcasting is an increasingly brilliant way to reach your audience as more and more people are listening to podcasts world wide. Promotional Interviews can also be arranged on camera, these give even better publicity. Details at https://www.tonylloydradio.com/backstage-tony Get in touch if you have a story to tell on 'Music Stories'!Email: Hello@tonylloydradio.com

Renown actor Colin McFarlane talks to me about the Justice4Windrush Campaign. He tells me how he got involved and about his personal reasons why, and about his friendship with fellow campaigner Annie Lennox.Colin explains to me how the sad situation came about and affected so many people, and how they were treated, first being invited to the UK after the war, and then fighting deportation after many years.He describes to me how The British Home Office and wider government have failed to act to compensate most of the victims, as at January 2024 only 13.8% of eligible victims have been compensated.Please visit www.justice4windrush.org for more information and to sign the open letter to The Prime Minister and the Leader of The Opposition.-----------------------------------------------------------------Podcasting is an increasingly brilliant way to reach your audience as more and more people are listening to podcasts world wide. Promotional Interviews can also be arranged on camera, these give even better publicity. Details at https://www.tonylloydradio.com/backstage-tony Get in touch if you have a story to tell on 'Music Stories'!Email: Hello@tonylloydradio.com

Marina is an actor, author and relationship coach and her new book 'Men Need Love Too' is out now.Described as 'a man's simple guide to sex and relationships' Marina tells me what inspired her to write the book, what is in it and has lots of advice about love, making love, falling in love and much more!A fascinating and very informative interview not to be missed!Find out more on Marina's website here: https://marinalazaris.co.uk  -----------------------------------------------------------------Podcasting is an increasingly brilliant way to reach your audience as more and more people are listening to podcasts world wide. Promotional Interviews can also be arranged on camera, these give even better publicity. Details at https://www.tonylloydradio.com/backstage-tony Get in touch if you have a story to tell on 'Music Stories'!Email: Hello@tonylloydradio.com

Paula Love Clark is an established author and artist and has published her latest book 'Pyramid'.To quote "Pyramid is a riveting dive into the unchartered depths of human potential when artificial intelligence is intricately woven into the very fabric of the human brain".This is not an anti AI book, rather a fictional novel that encourages the reader to think widely about what could happen if humans lose control, or maybe pass control to someone or something else. Call it a book to prepare the human race for the future!We have a fascinating conversation about all that and more, including aliens, social media, cashless society and much more !One thing is certain, the book is hard to put down and is sure to be a best seller!'Pyramid' by Paula Love Clark is available on Amazon for Kindle and in paperback.Details of all Paula's books and her paintings can be found at www.paulaloveclark.com -----------------------------------------------------------------Podcasting is an increasingly brilliant way to reach your audience as more and more people are listening to podcasts world wide. Promotional Interviews can also be arranged on camera, these give even better publicity. Details at https://www.tonylloydradio.com/backstage-tony Get in touch if you have a story to tell on 'Music Stories'!Email: Hello@tonylloydradio.com

Bill is a Canadian TV Personality and Author with many stories to tell about his career in Canadian broadcast media and it's all in his book 'A Happy Has Been - Exciting Times and Lessons Learned'.Originally from my podcast 'Music Stories with Tony Lloyd' the interview is very relevant here on Human Stories as Bill's story is about his career and other good work he does too.Having spent 35 years in the business he has interviewed so many international stars for TV, (over 5000) - including Ozzy Osbourne and Bill tells me an 'Ozzy Story' in this fascinating  interview. He is very well known for presenting the music channel Much Music and Much More Music ( a Canadian MTV type channel) .He is still on air in Canada presenting today.As you can imagine we got on extremely well and it was a delight to interview such an experienced interviewer!Bill's book 'A Happy Has Been - Exciting Times and Lessons Learned'  is available on Amazon and elsewhere and is a great read even if you've never heard of him ! You will have done if you have watched TV in Canada.Much more at www.billwelychka.com -----------------------------------------------------------------Podcasting is an increasingly brilliant way to reach your audience as more and more people are listening to podcasts world wide. Promotional Interviews can also be arranged on camera, these give even better publicity. Details at https://www.tonylloydradio.com/backstage-tony Get in touch if you have a story to tell on 'Music Stories'!Email: Hello@tonylloydradio.com

Award winning musician and composer Tony Mantor has embarked on a mission to help people understand Autism with his podcast 'Why Not Me'.This is basically a podcast about a podcast !Tony is interviewing people from all over the world who have stories to tell about autism, and of course they are all different.Tony's song ' Why Not Me' is the inspiration behind his podcast, and we spoke about his music on my other podcast 'Music Stories'.If you know someone with Autism, or would like to understand Autism better by listening to peoples personal experiences and how it affects people, please visit www.tonymantor.com for his podcast.-----------------------------------------------------------------Podcasting is an increasingly brilliant way to reach your audience as more and more people are listening to podcasts world wide. Promotional Interviews can also be arranged on camera, these give even better publicity. Details at https://www.tonylloydradio.com/backstage-tony Get in touch if you have a story to tell on 'Music Stories'!Email: Hello@tonylloydradio.com

Award winning John Michell's latest thriller is 'Weather Over Mendoza' and we discuss how his diplomatic career has inspired him to write books.He tells me how the title came about, how he worked in The USSR back in the day, and what he plans for the next book too, all fascinating stuff!He gives great tips for writers and we talk about his style of writing, we may have touched on spies too!'Weather Over Mendoza' is available on Amazon and would be a great read on holiday or any other time !-----------------------------------------------------------------Podcasting is an increasingly brilliant way to reach your audience as more and more people are listening to podcasts world wide. Promotional Interviews can also be arranged on camera, these give even better publicity. Details at https://www.tonylloydradio.com/backstage-tony Get in touch if you have a story to tell on 'Music Stories'!Email: Hello@tonylloydradio.com

An absolute pleasure to interview Denise again this time about her new venture as a professional celebrant.Still a member of the eighties group Tight Fit (The Lion Sleeps Tonight 1982) and ex wife of record producer Pete Waterman, Denise tells me why she has become a celebrant and what influenced her to become one amongst her busy life.She opens up to me about her mother's passing, how she trained to become a celebrant, and about a recent film shoot with a massive pop star she didn't recognise!Get all the information and how to book Denise at www.denisewatermanceremonies.com -----------------------------------------------------------------Podcasting is an increasingly brilliant way to reach your audience as more and more people are listening to podcasts world wide. Promotional Interviews can also be arranged on camera, these give even better publicity. Details at https://www.tonylloydradio.com/backstage-tony Get in touch if you have a story to tell on 'Music Stories'!Email: Hello@tonylloydradio.com

Dean's amazing story is a must listen! He was an active sportsman when his life was turned upside down when his wife died from a brain tumour, then a year later he was diagnosed with Leukemia.His incredibly moving story tells of the dark place he found himself in and how he struggled to cope.Then something in a journal he found that he had written when he was eleven years old changed everything for him.Dean has fantastic advice for cancer sufferers, and amazing stories about his swimming challenges. A truly inspirational interview - and by the way - he is totally cancer free. Listen to hear how he did it.Dean's book 'The Wild Cure: From Death to Life on Oregon's Longest River' is available on Amazon (free for Kindle).You can follow him on Instagram @deanhallofficial -----------------------------------------------------------------Podcasting is an increasingly brilliant way to reach your audience as more and more people are listening to podcasts world wide. Promotional Interviews can also be arranged on camera, these give even better publicity. Details at https://www.tonylloydradio.com/backstage-tony Get in touch if you have a story to tell on 'Music Stories'!Email: Hello@tonylloydradio.com

I met Roy through a mutual friend who was a top chef from Iceland. Roy has an amazing story about discovering he had a half brother and sister, but then 30 years later quite by chance he met them again. It makes you wonder doesn't it!-----------------------------------------------------------------Podcasting is an increasingly brilliant way to reach your audience as more and more people are listening to podcasts world wide. Promotional Interviews can also be arranged on camera, these give even better publicity. Details at https://www.tonylloydradio.com/backstage-tony Get in touch if you have a story to tell on 'Music Stories'!Email: Hello@tonylloydradio.com

Tonje was eventually diagnosed as Bipolar and was given the wrong medication before the correct diagnosis. She tells me her story about those early days in her life and how she changed things.Tonje is now a valued member of The True You Hub, an organisation full of experts helping women in many ways become better versions of themselves.She contributes her experiences as a mental health and well being expert helping others with mental health issues.Information on this and many other subjects can be found at www.thetrueyouhub.com -----------------------------------------------------------------Podcasting is an increasingly brilliant way to reach your audience as more and more people are listening to podcasts world wide. Promotional Interviews can also be arranged on camera, these give even better publicity. Details at https://www.tonylloydradio.com/backstage-tony Get in touch if you have a story to tell on 'Music Stories'!Email: Hello@tonylloydradio.com

Catherine fought breast cancer 6 years ago, was treated. All was good.Then it came back.I find out about Catherine's life, what happened, how it affected her job as a Police Officer and her personal life, the treatment and it's effects on her and her family.Catherine is about to embark on more chemo therapy and treatment, and is very keen to share her journey with other women  so it may help others. She has valuable advice. I will try and keep you updated on Catherine's journey here on Human Stories.-----------------------------------------------------------------Podcasting is an increasingly brilliant way to reach your audience as more and more people are listening to podcasts world wide. Promotional Interviews can also be arranged on camera, these give even better publicity. Details at https://www.tonylloydradio.com/backstage-tony Get in touch if you have a story to tell on 'Music Stories'!Email: Hello@tonylloydradio.com

Roy lives in Khakiv in Ukraine.His town is under constant missile attack by the Russians. He tells me what it's like to live there and be in the music business, but notice how he never moans at all.Roy sold albums to raise money for food for the Ukrainian Army, he's safe for now.Makes you think doesn't it!Roy's music and information can be found here, please help him if you can.https://roycrank1.bandcamp.com/And on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RoyCrankmusic-----------------------------------------------------------------Podcasting is an increasingly brilliant way to reach your audience as more and more people are listening to podcasts world wide. Promotional Interviews can also be arranged on camera, these give even better publicity. Details at https://www.tonylloydradio.com/backstage-tony Get in touch if you have a story to tell on 'Music Stories'!Email: Hello@tonylloydradio.com

I knew this one would be interesting and it certainly was!Brilliantly fascinating too with some myth busting, huge amounts of completely enlightening information and advice for more or less everyone I think!If you've ever wondered what a 'Tantric Experience' is then it's all in the interview!Kerry can help people connect with themselves and teaches life changing tools and techniques to release any resistance in your body and mind. This then awakens parts of you that have been blocked, connecting you to your inner essence and to the deep self love in your soul which has a possitive effect on your relationships, work and the way you love yourself.Kerry is totally trustworthy and discrete and puts you in a safe place whether in person or on line. Her excellent book 'Surrender to Your Truth' is available on Amazon and Audible.Find out more at www.kerryosullivan.co.uk-----------------------------------------------------------------Podcasting is an increasingly brilliant way to reach your audience as more and more people are listening to podcasts world wide. Promotional Interviews can also be arranged on camera, these give even better publicity. Details at https://www.tonylloydradio.com/backstage-tony Get in touch if you have a story to tell on 'Music Stories'!Email: Hello@tonylloydradio.com

Now this is an amazing organisation that helps women!Listen to Emma who tells me  about her journey through several cancer episodes and health issues that led her to start The True You Hub for women.She explains that it is far more than just another diet plan and the Hub has amazing experts to teach and guide women to be the best version of themselves in many ways.A fascinating interview not to be missed!All the details are at www.thetrueyouhub.com-----------------------------------------------------------------Podcasting is an increasingly brilliant way to reach your audience as more and more people are listening to podcasts world wide. Promotional Interviews can also be arranged on camera, these give even better publicity. Details at https://www.tonylloydradio.com/backstage-tony Get in touch if you have a story to tell on 'Music Stories'!Email: Hello@tonylloydradio.com

I talk to Miss World 1964 !Ann Sidney is a lovely lady with a new book out that tells her story about how life changed dramatically after winning Miss World, but did you know she was also a dancer and singer at The MGM Grand, and as an actress appeared in countless TV shows, films and stage productions working with some amazing stars too !Ann has some very useful advice for young women in today's beauty world as well.GOSSIP ALERT ! - Bruce Forsyth ! She tells all ( well nearly all!) but there's much more in her book 'Surviving Miss World' available on Amazon now.-----------------------------------------------------------------Podcasting is an increasingly brilliant way to reach your audience as more and more people are listening to podcasts world wide. Promotional Interviews can also be arranged on camera, these give even better publicity. Details at https://www.tonylloydradio.com/backstage-tony Get in touch if you have a story to tell on 'Music Stories'!Email: Hello@tonylloydradio.com

Writer, Blogger and Teacher Ritu previously self published her book 'Marriage Unarranged' and now has a publishing deal to write 2 more books!She tells me how this came about and how her hard work has paid off, and she tells me all about the book's topic covering the stigma with Asian marriages.This is a must listen if you've ever considered writing a book, as Ritu has lots of tips.I can't wait for the next one in the series which explores even more issues! Watch this space !Her book is available on Amazon and more details are on Ritu's website www.ritubhathal.com-----------------------------------------------------------------Podcasting is an increasingly brilliant way to reach your audience as more and more people are listening to podcasts world wide. Promotional Interviews can also be arranged on camera, these give even better publicity. Details at https://www.tonylloydradio.com/backstage-tony Get in touch if you have a story to tell on 'Music Stories'!Email: Hello@tonylloydradio.com

Steph is the wife of the legendary footballer / goal keeper Peter Shilton OBE, MBE (don't mention Maradona!) who literally saved Peter from his 45 year gambling addiction.Steph and Peter are now helping others who find themselves in the same situation, not only that but she is part of 'The Six To Ten' organisation that concentrates on giving support to 'affected others' or loved ones of gambling addicts who also need special support.I find out why Peter started to gamble, that suicide is a real issue with gambling addiction, and that gambling can increase crime too.Steph who is qualified in the subject tells me what it was like living with Peter and his problem, how they both coped, and what they are now doing to help others.It's a fascinating interview.Peter's book 'Saved' is available on Amazon and is an excellent read.If you or someone you know that may be directly impacted by an individual’s harmful gambling by a loved one you can get free advice at www.thesixtoten.co.ukFor help telephone  0330 124 1274 and the email is info@thesixtoten.co.ukPlease share this episode so that maybe someone else will get the help and guidance they need. Thank you .-----------------------------------------------------------------Podcasting is an increasingly brilliant way to reach your audience as more and more people are listening to podcasts world wide. Promotional Interviews can also be arranged on camera, these give even better publicity. Details at https://www.tonylloydradio.com/backstage-tony Get in touch if you have a story to tell on 'Music Stories'!Email: Hello@tonylloydradio.com