Toasts and Jams
Toasts and Jams
Podcast Description
Toasts & Jams is a long-form video and audio podcast that celebrates creativity by delving into the stories of standout artists, musicians, designers, and more. Hosted by Alex Session, each episode features a unique icebreakers, the "toast" and nostalgic song choice, the "jam", sparking insightful conversations about the highs and lows of creative journeys, the show blends authentic storytelling, music, and career insights to inspire a vibrant, culturally engaged audience of creatives and enthusiasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as creativity, the artistic journey, and cultural representation, with episode examples including discussions on the DIY culture differences between regions, the evolution of music, and mental health in artistic communities, emphasizing personal narratives and music's impact.
Toasts & Jams is a long-form video and audio podcast that celebrates creativity by delving into the stories of standout artists, musicians, designers, and more. Hosted by Alex Session, each episode features a unique icebreakers, the “toast” and nostalgic song choice, the “jam”, sparking insightful conversations about the highs and lows of creative journeys, the show blends authentic storytelling, music, and career insights to inspire a vibrant, culturally engaged audience of creatives and enthusiasts
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In this episode of Toasts & Jams, we welcome Ruby Francis, singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist whose distinctive blend of soul, jazz, R&B and alternative pop has earned her a reputation as one of the UK’s most unique musical voices.
We talk about Ruby’s creative journey, from finding her identity as an artist to learning how to protect her inner voice in a world full of noise and expectation.
The conversation moves through authenticity, therapy, heartbreak, romance and the role personal experience plays in creating meaningful work. Ruby reflects on the importance of being honest in her music, how creativity can help us understand ourselves, and why sharing personal stories is often about connection rather than self indulgence.
We also explore the relationship between music and visual art, the inspirations behind her work, and how artists translate feelings, experiences and ideas into something others can connect with.
It’s a thoughtful and wide ranging conversation about creativity, identity, self discovery and the courage it takes to be truly yourself.
Ruby’s Song:
Visions – Stevie Wonder
https://youtu.be/fy4fMlLj_B8?si=3KwvN3SvYtE42nAz
Ruby’s links:
Pages of Philosophy Album
https://ffm.to/pagesofphilosophyalbum
Bandcamp / Vinyl
https://rubyfrancis.bandcamp.com/album/pages-of-philosophy
https://www.instagram.com/ruby_francis/
Big thank you to The Collective Acoustics:
https://www.tcacoustics.co.uk/
Toasts & Jams links:
https://linktr.ee/toastsandjams
Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gff6dFVOoYlPrm8zhTsXA
Produced, recorded and edited by Allan Brothers Films and Alex Catt.
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