Award-winning writer and director of children's animation Ed Foster talks about a shelf of sensory items to get away from the day-to-day stresses of work and help connect to the outside world. Along the way we talk about taking a step away from the conversation to recharge, spontaneity being the fuel for creativity and a life of constructing many different tents.

You can find more from Ed on Instagram and Twitter.

You can watch a selection of Ed's short films on his website, which also has some of his past doodles.

Podcast artwork - Lily Fossett

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Musician and radio presenter Ella May Thomas talks about a shelf of various creative outlets and confidence boosters. Throughout the conversation we discuss the help and comfort of self-reflective media, the natural occurrences that can help build confidence and waiting for achievements to grow and develop instead of rushing into a crisis.

You can find more from Ella on Instagram.

Ella's website, with links to her music and radio show.

Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend with Stephen Colbert (which should be available on most podcast platforms)

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Musician and content creator James B Partridge discusses a shelf of close, sensory escapes to help calm anxiety. Over the course of our conversation we talk about connecting and sharing an experience with an audience and the calming nature of nostalgia and creative flow with no restrictions.

You can find more from James on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter.

More information about the Assembly Bangers tour, including Christmas shows, and links to tickets can be found on James' website,

Podcast artwork - Lily Fossett

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