This weeks episode is with one of my favourite newer comics Celya AB. Being a French-Algerian living in this country has offered her a really unique outsider view on British culture which makes for some really great observational comedy, but she is also a very sharp joke writer too. Find out all about her upbringing in Paris on Stomping Grounds.…

Probably my most exotic guest so far, is Australia exotic? It is if you aren't from there or have never been there. Have a listen if that's your bag.

Find out today what it's like growing up as the only half-Spanish-son-of-a-landlord gay in the village/town of Red Ruth.

Today's episode is with fellow comedian and podcaster Helen Bauer. You may know her from her fantastic podcast with Rosie Jones "Daddy Look at me" or from various television appearances. Helen is a real power house of comedy, or should I say Bauer house. Come find out about her humble beginnings in Fleet.…

My first guest on the podcast is Angela Barnes. You may have seen her on Mock The Week, House of Games or Live at the Apollo! We chat about her humble beginnings in Kent.

Welcome to Stomping Ground, a short series covering the everyday lives of a small Philadelphia community. Each episode will interview a new member of the neighborhood and discuss their lives, occupations, struggles, and insight.Di Kate Kopf

Heath lives at the end of my block. She works as a grief counselor and assists mourning family members of in understanding, coping, and transitioning. In this episode we discuss her job, its toll on her, and how to truly take advantage of your time on earth.Di Kate Kopf

Alex lives two doors down from me. He works as a substance abuse counselor and helps mainly mothers or pregnant women in overcoming their addiction and prospering after the fact. In this episode we discuss his job and work history, the struggles of counseling, and the tremendous life lessons he's learned on the way.…

Rona lives one street over and I've been visiting her house since I was a kid. She works with refugees as a coordinator for HIAS PA, a non-profit that provides a multitude of services to immigrants. In this episode we discuss her job, how she got into it, and how closely immigrants and the american dream are related.…

I always remembered where Ray lived by the fact that we had the same deep red colored door - or at least used to. Ray was one of the founders of TLA video which put a spotlight on alternative and LGBTQ cinema like never before. In this episode we discuss his journey in the film industry, his experience being gay, and the importance of being out and…

Jody and her kids have been coming over for years now. She works as a freelance graphic designer and teacher at Drexel University. In this episode we discuss her job, her love for all types of design, and the simple beauty of the world around us, that we often fail to notice.Di Kate Kopf

Al lives at the other end of my block and has been there all my life. He owns his own mail and parcel service and has lived in the neighborhood forever. In this episode we discuss his history in Philly, his and his father's business, and how important it is to just pause sometimes and engage with your community.…

In a city, your stomping ground is anywhere you choose, but what really matters isn’t the location, it’s the people. I’ve spent a year listening to and learning from my surrounding community and can easily say my stomping ground is one of the best around. Here is a collection of their advice and my goodbye to my old stomping ground.…