On the Irregular with Java Bere
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Conversation with Rosie Grant - Undertaker and owner of Natural Endings Funeral Service
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the final episode of season 4 I talk with undertaker and owner of the independent funeral service Natural Endings, Rosie Grant.After listening to ...
Conversation with Cordelia O'Neill - Writer, Poet and Playwright
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with writer, poet and playwright, Cordelia O’Neill.We discuss Cordelia’s play ‘Anything is Possible if You Think About it...
Conversation with Jess Kidd - Artist
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Yorkshire artist, Jess Kidd.We discuss Jess’ childhood as an acutely shy child who often lived in her own imaginary worl...
Conversation with Jo Ritchie and Laura McDonagh - The Photographer and Writer behind 'Projecting Grief'
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to photographer Jo Ritchie and writer Laura Mcdonagh.We talk about their work on Projecting Grief, a collection of stories and ...
Conversation with Helen Lear - Writer and Disabled Content Creator
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with writer and disabled content creator, Helen Lear.Helen and I met at drama school in Manchester, sixteen years ago. Since th...
Conversation with Hannah Turlington - Autoethnographic Artist
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with autoethnographic artist Hannah Turlington.We talk about growing up as a people pleaser,training as a teacher despite wanti...
Conversation with Gaelle Jolly - Calligrapher and Bookbinder
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am talking to calligrapher, bookbinder and writer Gaelle Jolly.Gaelle and I have followed each other on Instagram for many years, an...
Conversation with Heidi-Lee Gregory - Gardener and Allotmenteer
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am talking to gardener and allotmenteer, Heidi-Lee Gregory.In 2020, having experienced a sequence of losses and readjustments in her...
Conversation with Susanna Amato - Actress, theatre maker, writer, clown and humanitarian
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Susanna Amato, who describes herself as: actress, theatre maker, writer, clown and humanitarian.Susanna also has a podcast...
Conversation with Joanna Wolfarth - Author, Art Historian and Lecturer
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am talking with author, art historian and lecturer Joanna Wolfarth.Joanna was the first person I interviewed for this season. I was ...
Conversation with Rozie Kelly - Author
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with my dear friend and neighbour, the author, Rozie Kelly.On a sunny autumn morning, Rozie and I headed out for a walk through...
On the Irregular - On Creativity and Grief - An Introduction from Java
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to season 4 of ‘On the Irregular’ with me Java Bere.In previous seasons I have chatted to women from all walks of life about the...
'On the Irregular' LIVE at HOME, Manchester, Sept 2022
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit javacbere.subst...
Conversation with Sapna Agarwal - Artist and Community Organiser
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to artist and community organiser Sapna Agarwal.Sapna is one of my oldest friends, having met in Manchester twenty years ago wh...
Conversation with Fionna Inward Allen - Poet, Writer, Performer and Educator
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to Poet, Writer, Performer and Educator Fionna Inward Allen.I first met Fee around six years ago at a mutual friend’s picnic....
Conversation with Syreeta Challinger - Life Coach, Speaker, Writer
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to Life Coach, Speaker, Writer Syreeta Challinger.It’s an emotional one, Syreeta shares her unique story of love, creativity ...
Conversation with Jo Cauldrick - Writer, Artist, Creator of The Moon Journal
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to writer, artist and creator of the Moon Journal, Jo Cauldrick.With her Moon Journal website, instagram, book and patreon, Jo ...
Conversation with Kathryn Ho - Creative Coach
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to creative coach Kathryn Ho, or as she describes herself on Instagram 'Psychological witch and self-doubt coach’.This f...
Alma's Story - Jon & Java for Baby Loss Awareness Week
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation comes with a trigger warning regarding baby loss.Eight Years ago, Jon and I lost our daughter Alma at six months in the womb through...
Conversation with Natasha Landers - Interior Designer, Diversity Consultant and Location House Host
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to Interior Designer, Diversity Consultant, Instagram Influencer and Location House Host, Natasha Landers.I first came across N...
Conversation with Sandra Cole - Actor, Writer and Singer
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to actor, writer and singer Sandra Cole.Once upon a time, many years ago, I had the honour of being Sandra’s acting agent.I a...
Conversation with Annie Ridout - Author, Journalist, poet and founder of The Robora
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to Annie Ridout: journalist, author, poet and founder of the business community for women The RoboraWhen I listened back to thi...
Conversation with Lynne Morris - Artist, Designer and Maker
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to artist, designer, maker and soon to be qualified yoga teacher, my friend Lynne Morris.Throughout this conversation, amongst ...
Conversation with Josephine Oniyama - Singer Songwriter
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to the singer songwriter, Josephine Oniyama.Born and bred in Manchester, Jo grew up listening to her mum’s record collection...
Conversation with Deborah Eydmann Beau - Writer, Model, Creative
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I chat to Deborah Eydmann Beau, writer, model, life long creative.In this inspiring and at points, tear inducing chat, Deborah tells me abou...
Conversation with Sharon Nagadya - Artist and Baker
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am chatting to baker, artist and empress of cushion embroidery Sharon Nagadya.Born in Uganda, Sharon moved to the UK age 11. After initial...
Conversation with Hattie Shackleton - Grower & Florist
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m chatting to Grower & Florist Hattie Shackleton of Honour Farm Folk.In our conversation we touch upon Hattie’s experience of work...
Conversation with Nadia Karim - Writer and Life Coach
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m chatting to writer and life coach, Nadia Karim.Nadia’s rich journey includes a passion for photography, social justice, an ongoing t...
Conversation with Lyndsey Harris - TV Camera Op and Photographer
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m chatting to TV Camera Operator and photographer Lyndsey Harris.As a camera op, Lyndsey has worked on productions such as Coronation St...
Conversation with Jo Melia - Visual Artist
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m chatting to visual artist, community builder and photographer Jo Melia.Jo and I chatted about growing up and living with her mum’s a...
Conversation with Katie Tunn - Artist, Writer, Adventurer & Marine Conservationist
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m chatting to artist, adventurer, writer and marine conservationist Katie Tunn. Katie lives her life in companionship with the waters: ...
Conversation with Sophia Cook - Creative Entrepreneur, Influencer and Style Icon
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m chatting to creative powerhouse, Instagram influencer, kitchen dancer, style icon… the one and only Sophia Cook.Growing up, Sophia l...
Conversation with Lauren Davies - Sensory Designer, Brand Consultant, Design Alchemist.
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m chatting to sensory designer, brand consultant and passionate foodie Lauren Davies.Lauren approaches her work as both an alchemist and...
Conversation with Mirlah Richardson - Photographer, Graphic Designer, Story Teller
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m chatting to photographer, graphic designer, story teller and creator of magic, Mirlah Richardson.Mirlah is a multi-hyphen, multi-talen...
Welcome to Season 2 of 'On the Irregular with Java Bere'
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A short, and slightly emotional intro to Season Two of 'On the Irregular' with me, Java Bere. It's a brief reflection on my own journey...
Conversation with Amy Liptrot - Author and Journalist
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to the journalist and author, Amy Liptrot.Amy grew up on Orkney before moving to London in her twenties to pursue a career as a...
Conversation with Fola Agbalaya - Vintage Furniture Upholsterer
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to Fola Agbalaya, a vintage furniture upholsterer, with a passion for mid-century designs. Working from her South Manchester wo...
Bonus Episode - A chat in the kitchen with Jon
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I talked to my partner Jon, who doesn’t identify as a woman, but for this bonus episode, I asked him to chat with me while we picked up in...
Conversation with Laura Carly Adams - Photographer and Educator
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m talking to my dear friend and colleague, the photographer and educator, Laura Carly Adams.In this chat we grasshopper all over the pla...
Conversation with Jenny Oakenfull - Baker and Co-Owner of Longbois Bakehouse
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm talking to Jenny Oakenfull, baker and co-owner of Longboi's Bakehouse in South Manchester.Originally from York, Jenny left sch...
Conversation with Emma Crompton - Casting Director and Acting Coach
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am talking to my dear friend, Emma Crompton, a casting director and acting coach.Emma and I met over fifteen years ago at drama school. Si...
Conversation with Emma Goulding - Clinical Scientist, Photographer and Writer
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am talking to clinical scientist, photographer and writer Emma Goulding.From the moment we started talking, we went in deep.You will hear ...
Conversation with Mariel Greene 'Next Lives Vintage' - Stylist, Photographer and Vintage Seller
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m talking to Mariel Greene of Next Lives Vintage, a stylist, photographer and seller of unique vintage pieces. Mariel lives in South Afr...
Conversation with Lela Harris - Artist and Graphic Designer
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m talking to the prolific artist and graphic designer Lela Harris. We talked about Lela’s childhood days in Manchester, sat on her bac...
Conversation with Laurie Park 'Dear Prudence Studio' - Illustrator and Designer
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m talking to Laurie Park, aka Dear Prudence Studio, an illustrator and designer, mother of three boys and dear friend.Originally from Sc...
Conversation with Annie Klink - Artist and Seller of Mexican Pottery
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m talking to Annie Klink, an American artist selling Mexican pottery. I first came across Annie on instagram years ago when searching fo...
Conversation with Kiruna Stamell - Actress - Chapter II
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week is chapter II of my chat with Kiruna Stamell, an Australian actress based in the UK. Kiruna has worked extensively on both stage and screen....
Conversation with Kiruna Stamell - Actress - Chapter I
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m talking to Kiruna Stamell, an Australian actress based in the UK. Kiruna has worked extensively on both stage and screen. Her credits ...
Conversation with Saima Kaur - Embroidery Artist
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m chatting to Saima Kaur, an embroidery artist living in Hebden Bridge. Saima spent time at boarding school in India where she first lea...
Conversation with Cherelle Farrell - Creative Dynamo
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cherelle is a multi-faceted creative dynamo. She is passionate about growing food, cooking food, styling, interiors, challenging herself to take on pr...
Introduction
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the trailer episode, where I explain a little about my background, how and why this podcast was born and the intention behind collecting th...
Conversation with Carissa Tanton - Illustrator
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m chatting to Carissa Tanton, an illustrator from North Wales currently living off grid in Central Portugal. Carissa began with ambition...