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The Chat with Claire Fordham

The Chat with Claire Fordham

By Claire Fordham

The Chat with Claire Fordham is a podcast where British writer and broadcaster Claire Fordham interviews interesting and inspiring people whom you may not have heard of but should.
From a good witch to a death midwife, a creative visionary to an exonerated man, all the guests are fascinating. There will be laughter, tears and plenty to make you think. And there will be chats with celebrities, but only if they are really, really interesting.
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Ep. 28: Advertising Titan Aaron Walton

The Chat with Claire FordhamSep 05, 2018

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Ep. 34 - British Actor & Singer Richard Shelton
Dec 12, 201833:15
Ep. 33 - Artist & Environmentalist Dianna Cohen

Ep. 33 - Artist & Environmentalist Dianna Cohen

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews visual artist and co-founder of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, Dianna Cohen.

The Plastic Pollution Coalition has many initiatives but one in particular is something we can all get on board with - drastically cutting down on single use plastics like straws, bags and containers.

They've been banned in many places but there is still much we can learn from this environmentalist who has traveled the world looking for solutions to plastic pollution that is killing animals and fish and poisoning our oceans and land.  www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org 

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Nov 26, 201831:45
Ep. 32 - Democratic Activists Melanie Rothschild and Alexis Aria

Ep. 32 - Democratic Activists Melanie Rothschild and Alexis Aria

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews two concerned citizens who are working tirelessly to inspire democrats to vote in the mid-terms on November 6: Melanie Rothschild and Alexis Aria.

Melanie is an artist who has been campaigning for Katie Hill in District 25, one of the new wave of concerned citizens who are standing for election to flip seats in the house considered winnable from the Republicans.

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www.thelastweekend.org

Harpist Alexis Aria runs the phone banks for Democrats in Topanga and Malibu. It's accepted wisdom that the most important time to canvas is the weekend before the election. If you'd like to do more than vote to help the Democrats, be inspired by these two wonder women. 

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Oct 24, 201837:45
Ep. 31 - Producer & Songwriter Simon Climie
Oct 12, 201844:53
Ep. 30.5 - Happy 1-year Anniversary Wishes from Tracey Ullman and Julia Fordham

Ep. 30.5 - Happy 1-year Anniversary Wishes from Tracey Ullman and Julia Fordham

Comedy Legend Tracey Ullman - a former guest of The Chat and tennis partner of Claire's - and Legendary Songstress Julia Fordham - Claire's sister and singer of The Chat theme tune - wish Claire Fordham and The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast a happy 1-year anniversary in this quick clip sent from London.

You will not want to miss Tracey's spot-on impression of Claire or their beautiful rendition of the 'Happy Birthday' song!

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Oct 10, 201801:12
Ep. 30 - Homeless Activists Dr. Marilyn Wells and KamGi & Kyle Finch
Oct 03, 201844:27
Ep 29 - Actress & Poker Player Jennifer Tilly
Sep 19, 201801:26:26
Ep. 28: Advertising Titan Aaron Walton
Sep 05, 201855:53
Ep. 27 - Singer & Entertainer Mari Wilson
Aug 22, 201845:23
Ep. 26 - Hollywood Legend Cloris Leachman

Ep. 26 - Hollywood Legend Cloris Leachman

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews Hollywood Legend Cloris Leachman.

In a brilliant career spanning seven decades, Cloris has won eight Prime Time Emmy awards (a long standing record now tied with Julia Louis-Dreyfus), a Daytime Emmy and the big one - an Academy Award - for her role in The Last Picture Show.

Cloris chats about love, family, her favorite roles and what it's like to be a Hollywood Legend aged 92.

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Aug 08, 201829:44
Ep. 25 - Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Suzanne Donovan

Ep. 25 - Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Suzanne Donovan

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews Infectious Disease expert Dr. Suzanne Donovan who went to Sierra Leone at the height of the Ebola outbreak where her first consult was for an American doctor infected with the deadly disease.

Dr. Donovan is Professor of Clinical Medicine at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine and the Infectious Diseases Department at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center. There's not much she doesn't know about infectious diseases from TB, Diphtheria, Typhoid, Ebola and Zika to the importance of condoms to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

She talks about the real and present danger of drug resistant bacteria and how critical it is to vaccinate our children.
 

We'll also hear about the time a tribal chief in the Amazon personally supervised an Ayahuasca ceremony for her as a thank you for helping his people during an outbreak of typhoid fever.
 

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Jul 25, 201844:04
Ep. 24: Happiness Specialist Monique Rhodes
Jul 11, 201839:44
Ep. 23: Poet & Author Philip Daughtry
Jun 27, 201847:45
Ep. 23: Poet & Author Philip Daughtry
Jun 27, 201847:45
Ep. 22 - British Broadcaster Russ Kane
Jun 13, 201835:43
Ep. 21 - Psychologist & Librettist Dr. Terry Marks-Tarlow
May 30, 201842:48
Ep. 20.5 - Mini-episode: Royal Wedding Reactions
May 24, 201802:01
Ep. 020 - Business & Life Coach Gina DeVee
May 16, 201831:53
Ep. 019 - Singer-songwriter Judith Owen

Ep. 019 - Singer-songwriter Judith Owen

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews singer songwriter Judith Owen.

This Welsh Wonder has a new album out on May 25th, redisCOVERed, where Judith works her musical magic on some classic songs both old and new.

Her live shows are not to be missed. Judith Owen rocks it real hard. A US tour to promote the album kicks off in New York on May 10.

In between some tracks from the album, Claire and Judith chat about touring with Brian Ferry, her brilliant band and being married to the most iconic bass player in the world - Derek Smalls of Spinal Tap A.K.A Harry Shearer.

www.judithowen.net

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May 02, 201801:05:33
Ep. 018: Law Professor Jeff Baker

Ep. 018: Law Professor Jeff Baker

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews law professor Jeff Baker.

Jeff runs Pepperdine University's Community Justice Clinic, where he practices with law students to provide pro bono legal services to local nonprofits in Malibu and international nongovernmental organizations dedicated to justice, human rights, and community empowerment among vulnerable and marginalized populations.

Some of the clinic's client's have a global reach like Malibu based Medicine for Humanity. Listen as Jeff explains why the law is important and whether President Trump is playing fast and loose with the constitution.

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Apr 11, 201843:18
Ep. 017: Spiritual Leader Marianne Williamson
Apr 04, 201850:45
Ep. 016: Music Executive Nick Gatfield
Mar 28, 201840:52
Ep. 15: War Correspondent Sue Turton

Ep. 15: War Correspondent Sue Turton

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews war correspondent Sue Turton.

Spectacular Sue won two Royal Television Society Awards for her investigative reporting for Channel 4 News.

She has covered conflicts in Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, Iraq, and Egypt. and was one of the Al Jazeera journalists convicted in Egypt  of aiding and abetting a terrorist organization. 

The journalists received sentences of between seven and ten years. Sue, who was tried in absentia, led the successful campaign to have her three imprisoned colleagues freed.

Now, she's written a guidebook for youth seeking to get involved in politics and hoping to change the world.

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Mar 14, 201838:23
Ep. 14: Comedy Legend Tracey Ullman
Feb 26, 201829:56
Ep. 13: Screenwriter/Producer Steven Rogers

Ep. 13: Screenwriter/Producer Steven Rogers

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews Golden Globe and BAFTA nominee Steven Rogers who is riding high in Hollywood having written and produced I, Tonya.

Steven also wrote the hit movies Hope Floats, Stepmom, Kate & Leopold, PS I love You and Love the Coopers.

Fed up working within the studio system, Steven decided to write and produce his own movie which is garnering accolades and awards for Steven as screenwriter and I, Tonya's stars, including Oscar nominations, for Margot Robbie and Allison Janney.

Get to know Steven Rogers as he chats about I, Tonya, writing the part of Tonya's mother for his bestie, Allison Janney, the ups and downs of screenwriting and how he feels about his Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for Best Original Screenplay.

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Feb 26, 201825:29
Ep. 012: Singer-Songwriter Jeff Young

Ep. 012: Singer-Songwriter Jeff Young

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews noted singer/songwriter and keyboardist, Jeff Young.

With a rich musical history, Jeff has toured and recorded with some of the world’s most celebrated artists - Steely Dan, Jackson Browne, Sting, Tracy Chapman, Donald Fagen, Alanis Morrissette, Bonnie Raitt and Bruce Springsteen.

Get to know Jeff, as he chats about touring with the musical greats, racism in the music industry and hear some tracks from his latest CD, Memories, Dreams and Hopes.

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Feb 07, 201853:41
Ep. 11: Actor and Activist A. Martinez

Ep. 11: Actor and Activist A. Martinez

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews actor and activist A. Martinez.

A has worked solidly in film and TV for four decades including over 1600 episodes of the groundbreaking TV soap, Santa Barbara. His most recent role, Jacob Nighthorse on the Netflix series Longmire, is a perfect fit for this terrific actor and humanitarian.

Get to know A. Martinez, as he talks about acting and getting up off his arse to stand with the oppressed…
 

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Jan 22, 201842:18
Ep. 10: Shaman Mandy King

Ep. 10: Shaman Mandy King

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews Shaman Mandy King.

Mandy talks about her work as a spiritual healer and we listen in as Mandy locates Claire's inner soul during a session and gives advice on how to be more effective in work and life in general.

Also, hear Mandy's thoughts on why Claire broke her elbow.

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Jan 08, 201851:30
Ep. 09: Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Alessi

Ep. 09: Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Alessi

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews top Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Dr. David Alessi.
 

Dr. Alessi gives Claire some beauty advice and talks about his work with non-profit Face Forward where he uses his skills to help people who really need it - people whose faces have been severely disfigured following a violent attack.

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Dec 11, 201729:02
Ep. 08: Actress Denise Welch and Artist Lincoln Townley

Ep. 08: Actress Denise Welch and Artist Lincoln Townley

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews top British actress Denise Welch and her husband, artist Lincoln Townley.

The couple has defied tabloid predictions that their showbiz marriage wouldn't last. Since they both gave up booze and drugs five years ago, their careers, health and happiness have gone from strength to strength.

Denise and Lincoln talk about their success, the importance of family and sobriety. Be inspired by Lincoln who was rejected by 93 galleries before getting a yes that's led to him being one of Britain's most collectible artists. Join me in applauding Denise as she talks about her ongoing battle with depression and her latest West End play.

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Nov 27, 201743:08
Ep. 07 - Musical Warrior Tony Selvage

Ep. 07 - Musical Warrior Tony Selvage

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews Musical Warrior Tony Selvage.

A renowned electric violin player, Tony has been playing healing music for more than 40 years  with celebrated artists like Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson and the Grateful Dead.

Fabulously eccentric, Tony reads Claire's astrological chart, shares stories about Hugh Hefner, Brian Wilson and chants an ancient Japanese healing prayer for Claire's broken elbow.

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Nov 20, 201730:09
Ep. 06 - Creative Visionary Kathy Eldon

Ep. 06 - Creative Visionary Kathy Eldon

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, Claire interviews creative visionary Kathy Eldon about the non-profit Creative Visions that she set up to honor her photo journalist son, Dan Eldon, who was killed while covering a story for Reuters in Somalia in 1993.

Rather than be embittered, Kathy forgave her son's killers and established creative visions in 1998 with her daughter, Amy, to support other creative activists like Dan to use their creative spark for good.

This episode is just totally inspiring. Their story has been made into a feature film, The Journey is the Destination. 

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Nov 13, 201735:52
Ep. 05 - Exonerated Man Bruce Lisker - Part 2

Ep. 05 - Exonerated Man Bruce Lisker - Part 2

This is Part 2 of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast episode where Claire interviews exonerated man Bruce Lisker who spent 27 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit, his fight for freedom and justice. And we learn who did kill Bruce's mother.

Bruce is joined by his wife, Kara Noble Lisker, who began writing to Bruce when she read about his case in the LA Times.

The couple, who married in 2011, talk openly about their relationship, the need for criminal justice reform and what they are doing to help others.

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Nov 06, 201746:13
Ep. 04 - Exonerated Man Bruce Lisker - Part 1

Ep. 04 - Exonerated Man Bruce Lisker - Part 1

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham, Claire interviews exonerated man Bruce Lisker who spent 27 years in prison and his fight for freedom and justice.

Bruce is joined by his wife, Kara Noble Lisker, who began writing to Bruce when she read about his case in the LA Times.

The couple, who married in 2011, talk openly about their relationship and the need for criminal justice reform.

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Oct 30, 201754:33
Ep. 03 - Fashion Designer Kym Gold

Ep. 03 - Fashion Designer Kym Gold

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham, Claire interviews Fashion Designer Kym Gold, who co-founded clothing brand True Religion that sold for almost $1 billion in 2013.

Kym chats with Claire about clothes, money, men, family, how to recover from a messy divorce and what went so wrong with the company that True Religion just filed for bankruptcy.

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Oct 23, 201734:11
Ep. 02 - Death Midwife Olivia Bareham

Ep. 02 - Death Midwife Olivia Bareham

In this episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham, Claire interviews Death Midwife Olivia Bareham who teaches us to not fear death but treat it like the incredible event it is.

Not everyone gets a terminal diagnosis where they can plan their end but Claire and Olivia discuss how they'd like their deaths to be - given the choice.

Far from depressing, this chat will inspire you to live your life to the fullest.

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Oct 16, 201745:06
Ep 01: Good Witch Coco Blignaut

Ep 01: Good Witch Coco Blignaut

Coco Blignaut is a real witch - a good witch.  In this premiere episode of The Chat with Claire Fordham podcast, British writer and broadcaster Claire Fordham interviews Coco who welcomed Claire to her beautiful home in Topanga Canyon, California for a chat in her garden and a spot of tea and magic. Please share our podcast with your friends on social media and leave us a kind review on iTunes. Thank you!

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Oct 09, 201735:17