Year 10 student Evie created her very own podcast, 'Talking in the Dark' to raise awareness about blindness, visual impairment and disability in general, in a happy and light-hearted way. Evie was born with a condition called bilateral anopthalmia, meaning her eyes didn’t develop, and as a result Evie now wears prosthetics. Through the podcast Evie aims to get rid of the stigma and stereotypes around disabilities whilst having fun conversations at the same time! During the interviews Evie will talk to people from all walks of life, including, at times, people with physical conditions like hers, getting to know all about them and the lives that they lead.
Episode 59
There have been lots of exciting podcasts released over the summer with some incredible guests. Be sure to catch up and listen to all of the amazing experiences and insights they share.
Today’s guest is a pioneering British comedian who has shaped and developed a sparkling career on stage, TV, radio, and in print. However, he is also a person who has dealt with a considerable illness which he now speaks about and raises awareness around.
This week on Talking in the Dark Evie speaks with comedian, podcaster, author and ambassador for the Scope charity Richard Herring.
In today’s conversation Evie speaks with Richard and learns all about his journey into comedy, the joys he finds in touring and performing live, and the impetus behind starting his brilliant podcast The Leicester Square Theatre Podcast. Richard also shares on his experience with testicular cancer and explains some of the ways he has grown from the ordeal and how it now informs his writing.
This was a lovely conversation with a brilliant comedian and we thank Richard for his time and energy.
To listen to this episode click here for links to the various listening platforms.