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WhisperCast
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Real, honest conversations about life, creativity and everything in-between from Whisper Magazine.
Hosted by Rhys Hurd, Lucy Williamson and Izzy Chedzey.
Theme by Viet
Logo by Waveform Productions
Illustrations (Season 1 & 2) by Abbie James
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WE'RE BACK! Answering your questions, festival season preview
2w ago00:39:29Tap to summarizeWHISPERCAST IS BACK! Join Lucy, Rhys and Izzy for the return of Whispercast. Where they talk about all the things they've been up to in 2026, share some new music releases that have caught their attention, discuss the exciting festivals coming up and then answer questions from you - the viewers! Have a question you want answered? Comment below or message us on social media, and we can answer it in a future episode!
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Whisper chats with Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals | Viral TikTok videos, the importance of authenticity and building a music career in Cornwall
Sep 2400:26:56Tap to summarizeWhisper chats with Bailey and Jordan from Bailey Tomkinson & The LocalsIn this episode, we sit down at Boardmasters 2025 with Bailey and Jordan from Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals. Bailey and the gang have had a massive year. They've released fan favourite singles, performed at major festivals such as Boardmasters, gone viral on TikTok and are gearing up for a headline show in London at the end of October. We get the chance to learn all about their adventures over the past few years, talk about Bailey's journey going full time as a musician, the way that the newly formed band has influenced Jordan and Bailey's musical direction and talk about the important role Cornwall and it's community has played in their lives. Special thanks to Gala PR for making this interview possible! Hosted by Rhys HurdAudio Produced by Avon Audio Podcast Jingle by Viet Podcast logo by George Sutton Photos by Lucy Sian Photography
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Who we discovered at Boardmaster 2025 - Part 2 | Jack Dean, Polly Money, Bagas Fellyon, Malka and MusoMuso
Sep 100:55:31Tap to summarizeBoardmasters 2025 was a year to remember. The sun was shining down on a stunning Watergate Bay as a stacked lineup, ranging from some of the UK’s biggest new acts to local Cornish favourites, brought the party to Newquay at this year’s festival. In this episode, we start off at The View stage where we chat with rising star, Jack Dean. We talk about this smash hit Church in the Morning and his journey as a singer and the value he has had in professional vocal coaching. We then chat with another South West phenomenon Polly Money about her EP, the contrast between London and Cornwall, and the advice she would give to new artists starting out. From anthemic singalong pop to tradition dance music, we sit down with Bagas Fellyon to talk about Nos Lowen and the vast history of traditional Cornish music, as well as how bands like Bagas Fellyon are keeping the traditional dance alive! We then continue the theme of dancing and learn all about Malka, and how her roots in Spain and the South West have influenced and shaped her upbeat sound. We finish off with a catch with fellow photographer and music reviewer Steve from Musomuso. We learn about his experiences of covering Boardmasters for 11 years and some of his highlights from this year.Special thanks to the team at Gala PR for making this possible!Hosted by Rhys HurdAudio produced by Avon Audio Podcast Jingle by Viet Podcast logo by George SuttonPhotos by Lucy Sian Photography
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Who we discovered at Boardmasters 2025 | Ocean Alley's new album, Essy Sparrow's festival debut, Sports Team's tour with Supergrass and The Other Woman Band on the importance of community
Aug 1800:56:50Tap to summarizeBoardmasters 2025 was a year to remember. The sun was shining down on a stunning Watergate Bay as a stacked lineup, ranging from some of the UK's biggest new acts to local Cornish favourites, brought the party to Newquay at this year's festival. In this episode; we chat with Australian band Ocean Alley, known for their insanely popular viral song Confidence, about their new album and upcoming tour as well as what unites Australians and the Cornish together – Pastys and Pies! We then head over to The View stage to chat with Essy Sparrow to chat to the Cornish-based singer-songwriter about her incredible rise in the past year. She touches on her successes and struggles with social media, finding her voice as an artist and the impact of Cornwall on her music. We then stay at The View stage and chat to the legends Sports Team about what makes their show unique, and all of the crazy ways they've found of getting the crowd involved. And we finish off with The Other Woman Band, new rising stars from in and around Plymouth. We talk about how Livewire and similar communities have helped them and other bands build their careers, as well as what it means for them to be an all female band in the South West scene. Hosted by Rhys HurdAudio produced by Avon Audio Podcast jingle by VietPodcast logo by George Sutton Photos by Lucy Sian Photography Special thanks to Boardmasters and Gala PR.
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Whisper meets Kate Hall
Aug 500:29:56Tap to summarizeMeet Kate Hall, a Plymouth-based singer-songwriter who’s making waves in the local music and festival scene! We recently sat down with the amazing Kate Hall to chat about her unexpected journey into music, what her music means to her, the excitement on her debut at Boardmasters, and her new single “Just a Girl”. 🎶🎙️ Podcast host: Rhys Hurd📷 Photos by: Lucy Sian Photography
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Festival Special: Who we discovered at the Great Estate Festival 2025 | Part 2
Jul 400:33:35Tap to summarizeJump into the excitement of Great Estate 2025 with WhisperCast! Across two episodes, we will be interviewing a range of artists, creative businesses and sound engineers to learn more about the Great Estate, the festival scene in Cornwall, as well as what amazing creatives were being showcased at this year’s festivalIn this episode, we go behind the main stage to interview Millstone Sound’s very own Jude Monk. We learn more about the operation of running sound at a festival like Great Estate, and all the exciting things Millstone gets up to over the summer! We then jump over to the secret Gin garden stage, where we have a chat with Kitty Crocker, a musician who’s been causing a real stir with her impactful songwriting and stellar performances. We learn more about what goes into her songwriting process and how she crafts such incredible music. We then head back over to the Cornwall Shop Small tent, where we meet Kareni and learn about her work at Kelpi Studio, a studio all about telling the stories of nature. Finally, we get the pleasure of sitting down with Petrea. After playing three sets at the festival, the bands talk about the wild journey they’ve been on to get to Great Estate 2025, as well as what’s in store for the Falmouth rising stars. Jude Monk - 00:55Kitty Crocker - 07:13Kelpi Studio - 12:43Petrea - 21:52CreditsHosted by Rhys Hurd Audio produced by Avon AudioTheme tune by VietPhotography by Lucy Sian PhotographyGraphics by Waveform ProductionsSpecial thanks to Hope Yard PR and The Great Estate Festival
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Festival Special: Who we discovered at the Great Estate Festival 2025 | Part 1
Jun 2900:35:20Tap to summarizeJump into the excitement of the Great Estate Festival 2025 with WhisperCast! Across two episodes, we will be interviewing a range of artists, creative businesses and sound engineers to learn more about the Great Estate, the festival scene in Cornwall, as well as what amazing creatives were being showcased at this year’s festival.In this episode, we speak to Zach O’Loughlin about going freelance as a drummer and how to juggle multiple projects at once. We then delve into Claudelle’s songwriting and the world of being a singer-songwriter in Cornwall. Then, heading backstage, we interviewed Billy Mattock to better understand the role of sound engineers at festivals, before chatting to Luke from 3 Days of Wonder to find out how they’ve been able to create such a buzz around their band! We finish off with the local entrepreneur, Lost Post, to get a sneak peek into the life of an independent business selling products on the festival circuit.Make sure to follow the page and leave a review – it really helps us out!Credits:Hosted by Rhys Hurd Audio produced by Avon AudioTheme tune by VietPhotography by Lucy Sian PhotographyCover art featuring singer-songwriter ClaudelleGraphics by Waveform ProductionsSpecial thanks to Hope Yard PR and The Great Estate Festival
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Creating vulnerable pictures, the Portrait of Britain shortlist and thanking inspiring grandparents with Niamh Shergold
Nov 30, 202400:17:05Tap to summarizeNovember's WhisperCast features Devon based photographer Niamh Shergold! She chats about her process, working on film, creating vulnerable images and being shortlisted in the 'Portrait of Britain' awards! WhisperCast is back with new episodes every month! Make sure to follow the page and leave a review – it really helps us out! Theme Tune by Viet Graphics by Waveform Productions
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Knocking Nile Rodgers down the stairs (almost) and top tips for bands before their first gig with Jude Monk
Oct 31, 202400:28:43Tap to summarizeSound Technician's are the unsung hero's of the live events industry and for Jude Monk it's been a way of life since the age of five! Follow his journey from supporting his father's gigs while standing on a stool to producing sound systems for some of the biggest stages in Cornwall in the latest episode of WhisperCast! WhisperCast is back with new episodes every month! Make sure to follow the page and leave a review – it really helps us out! Theme Tune by Viet Graphics by Waveform Productions
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Recording at Abbey Road and giving backing vocalists their flowers with Caitlyn Murray
Sep 25, 202400:25:34Tap to summarizeCornwall based Vocalist Caitlyn Murray takes us on a journey through all types of genre and stage with a stop off at Abbey Road studios for good measure! WhisperCast is back with new episodes every month! Make sure to follow the page and leave a review – it really helps us out! Theme Tune by Viet Graphics by Waveform Productions
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