In this episode of Toasts & Jams, we welcome Louis VI, musician, producer and artist whose work moves through hip hop, jazz, soul and a deep connection to the natural world.

We talk about Louis’ journey through music, from growing up in London listening to Dizzee Rascal, Nas and Kanye West, to discovering writing through the Roundhouse and finding his own voice as both a rapper and producer.

The conversation moves through identity, diaspora, creativity and the role nature now plays in his work. Louis reflects on Dominica, field recordings, indigenous knowledge and why reconnecting with the sounds of the natural world can be so powerful for our minds, bodies and communities.

It’s a thoughtful and wide ranging chat about music, memory, family, nature and the importance of listening more closely to the world around us.

Louis's Song:

• Learn

Louis's links:

/ itslouisvi

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Big thank you to The Collective Acoustics:

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

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Spotify Playlist:

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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:

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