John Popham
By John Popham
John PophamApr 09, 2019
Why Shouldn't I Have a Covid-19 Podcast Too? - Episode 1: Interview with Ben McKenna founder of Solidartech
Well, everyone else is doing it, so.... After the Guinness Book of Records turned down my attempt to get an entry as the only person in the world not to have a Podcast during the Covid-19 Lockdown, I decided that I had better bite the bullet and join in, So, here I interview Ben McKenna, CEO of Web Consultancy Totaal, and founder of Solidartech, a Community Interest Company which helps asylum seekers and refugees to get access to technology. Here we talk about the difficulties of making a living while doing something with a social purpose, why you shouldn't throw your old tech away (someone can always find a purpose for it), and what you can do to help someone who needs a bit of help in getting a computer. Hope you enjoy it.
Find out more about Solidartech at http://www.solidartech.com including how to donate a machine that could help a refugee.
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I was diagnosed with cancer in February 2020 see here
There are a small amount of lovely people who have been providing me with some financial assistance to help me get through this situation, which is obviously made worse by the current pandemic. I won’t say who they are because I am not sure they want me to publicise it; but I am extremely grateful.
If you feel like helping me out in any way, please get in touch or you can support me on a regular basis via Patreon or as a one-off here.
Thanks for listening. I hope to see you all again when this is all over.
I was on BBC Radio Leeds Breakfast this morning talking about the phenomenon that is Zoom, and a bit about my cancer
BBC Radio Leeds Breakfast Programme 7th April 2020
Here's Richard Webb of North Yorkshire County Council on BBC Radio York talking about how Adult Social Care is responding to #Covid19
Richard Webb is Coporate Director of Health & Adult Services for North Yorkshire County Council
I was on BBC Radio Derby's Breakfast Programme on 24th March talking about how to stay connected during the #Covid19 lockdown
Second local radio appearance in 2 days talking about this subject
I was on BBC Radio Leeds on 23rd March talking about how to stay connected during #Covid19 lockdown
Ironically the FaceTime line cut out as I was about to go on air and I ended up doing the piece down a dodgy phone line
Launch of Digital Commonwealth Project - Glasgow October 2013
I have rescued this audio which was orginally broadcast live on my Mixlr account. Digital Commonwealth was a project, led by the University of West of Scotland and funded by Big Lottery Scotland, which showcased the stories of the people of Glasgow and wider areas of Scotland in the lead up to, and during, the 2014 Commwealth Games.
Here's the People's Powerhouse feature on BBC Newcastle with myself @Edna_Rob @InclusionNW @katefoxwriter & @FFantarrow
Voices from the People's Powerhouse Convention in Sunderland on 19th November 2019
Here’s your #Huddersfield weather report for Friday 21st June 21019 #cwc19
Here's @kay_baig, @bobbydenning71, @Juliedurrant25 and the Bee United Women's cricket team talking South Asian Women's Cricktet on BBC Indus
Here's @kay_baig, @bobbydenning71, @Juliedurrant25 and the Bee United Women's cricket team talking South Asian Women's Cricktet on BBC Indus on BBC Radios Lancashire and Manchester
Yesterday I was on BBC Radio Leeds taking listeners' questions in #TechHour
Just call me "Dr. Tech"
Here I am on BBC Radio Sheffield on 1st May 2019 talking about Instagram Influencers
I was on BBC Radio Sheffield's phone in with Toby Foster on 1st May 2019 talking about Instagram Influencers
Here I am on BBC Radio Leeds "The Professionals" on 1st May 2019 answering Listeners' Tech Questions
My regular slot on BBC Radio Leeds Breakfast Show "The Professional" slot talking new technologies
Here I am on #TechHour on BBC Radio Leeds on 23rd April 2019
Here I am on #TechHour on BBC Radio Leeds on 23rd April 2019
On 8th April 2019 I opened up the debate on Radio York "Has the internet made your life better or worse?"
On 8th April 2019 I opened up the debate on Radio York "Has the internet made your life better or worse?"
Here's @caracourage and @notworknicola talking #AcademicArchers on BBC Radio Sheffield this morning
Here's @caracourage and @notworknicola talking #AcademicArchers on BBC Radio Sheffield this morning
I was on BBC Radio Leeds Breakfast on 25th March answering listeners' tech questions
I was on BBC Radio Leeds Breakfast on 25th March answering listeners' tech questions
I did #TechHour on the BBC Radio Leeds Great Yorkshire Phone-in on 19th March 2019
I did #TechHour on the BBC Radio Leeds Great Yorkshire Phone-in on 19th March 2019
I was on BBC Radio Derby this morning talking about whether live video streams of atrocities can be stopped
I was on BBC Radio Derby on 18th March 2018 in the wake of the New Zealand Mosque shooting, talking about whether live video streams of atrocities can be stopped
I was on BBC Radio Leeds Big Yorkshire Phone-in on 12th March talking about the 30th Anniversary of the World Wide Web #WWW30
My second radio appearance on 12th March was on BBC Radio Leeds Big Yorkshire Phone-in again talking about the 30th Anniversary of the World Wide Web #WWW30
I was on BBC Radio Leeds Breakfast Show on 12th March talking about the 30th Anniversary of the World Wide Web #WWW30
I was on BBC Radio Leeds twice on 12th March talking about the 30th Anniversary of the World Wide Web #WWW30. Here's the first appearance, on the Breakfast Show
I was on BBC Radio Sheffield this morning talking to @tobyfoster about young people & social media
Here's @Niall_Hayes on Radio Cumbria talking about the amazing @MobileAgeEU app #digitalinclusion
Professor Niall Hayes of Lancaster University talks about the Mobile Age app on Radio Cumbria. Mobile Age encourages older people to break down their social isolation by planning itineraries of visits, entertainment and social events.
Here's me on BBC Radio Leeds Big Yorkshire Phone-in 11th January 2019 talking Voice-enabled Tech
Here's me on the BBC Radio Leeds "The Professionals" slot on 10th January 2019
I really enjoyed being the guest on the BBC Radio Leeds Big Yorkshire Phone-in yesterday
I was on the BBC Radio Leeds Big Yorkshire Phone-in on 3rd January 2019 answering listeners' questions about new techologies
Here I am answering listeners' Christmas tech questions on BBC Radio Leeds 27th December 2018
Here's me on the BBC Radio Leeds "The Professionals" slot on 26th November 2018
#ConnectedChristmas on BBC Radio Leeds 25-10-18
@hilaryonline & @mollywatttalks talking about #inclusivity on Radio 4
Really enjoyed being on @BBCLeeds this morning