Dave Smith chats to James Hunter; a singer, songwriter and musician and artist. He has been described by Mojo Magazine as the UK's greatest soul singer.

In 2006 he was nominated for a Grammy Award for his album, People Gonna Talk.

We discuss joining the resistance, the art of songwriting, whether working in the arts is a 'real job,' and the importance of an encouraging word.

Website: jameshuntermusic.com

Instagram: jameshuntersix

Facebook: The James Hunter Six

Dave Smith chats to Giles Paley-Phillips, about looking after yourself and others, being kind, and the relentless hustle of being self-employed in the creative arts.

Dave Smith chats with Martin Newell.

Martin is a successful musician, poet, songwriter, and columnist, and had made it work largely on his own. He has been described as the 'godfather of lo-fi.'

We talk about the basics of foreign languages when touring, others not really 'getting' you, and getting in the 10,000 hours.

Dave Smith chats with comedian Dan Evans, about why anyone in their right mind would want to do stand-up comedy for a living, faking it at interviews, and the thrills and spills of working in 'the arts.'