Journalist, restaurant critic, and Masterchef judge Jimi Famurewa talks to some of the world’s most loved public figures from different backgrounds, who each have their own unique experiences and emotional responses to the question of Where’s Home Really? Jimi asks each guest to reveal a person, a phrase, a place and a plate that best represent what home means to them – with fun, fascinating, and moving results to help us better understand ourselves, our neighbours, and the modern world. Don ...
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In the UK, there are more than 100,000 strokes every year. That’s one stroke every 5 minutes. Around the world there are as many as 15 million people suffering from the illness every year. It is usually sudden and can be a devastating illness – and so on the Stroke Stories podcast, we’ve been seeking out inspiring stories of stroke survivors. We hear their stories about their struggles, what drove them forward, and how they look back on their stroke now they're on the road to recovery. So jo ...
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Jade Oxlade, who suffered a stroke at the age of 36. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Alexa and Kate Stewart - Alexa suffered a stroke at the age of 15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Lori Drake and her daughter Jessica. Lori suffered a stroke at the age of 46 in 2007. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Will Perringwood, who suffered a stroke in 2013 at the age fo 31 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Lawnae Hunter, who suffered a stroke at the age of 65 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Beki Davis, who suffered a stroke at the age of 36 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Annemarie Harte who suffered a stroke at the age of 48 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Gareth Cairns who suffered a stroke at the age of 38 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Molly Buccola from Oregon. Molly suffered a stroke at the age of 21 in 2005. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Joy Alliy, who suffered a stroke at the age of 42 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, we spoke to Terry McKenna who suffered a stroke at the age of 56 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Charlotte Fisher, who suffered a stroke at the age of 50 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Sue Sandars, who suffered a stroke at the age of 48. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, we hear from Josh Stubbs, who suffered a stroke at the age of 39. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, we spoke to two stroke survivors - Tom Hooper and Kevin Harmer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Elly Milton who suffered a stroke at the age of 19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Jerry Wald, who suffered a stroke at the age of 49 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Sandy Pooni who suffered a stroke at the age of 23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Asia Kusmierczyk who suffered a stroke at the age of 22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Rupert Fawcett, who suffered a stroke at the age of 66 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, we spoke to Hannah Derwent, who suffered a stroke at the age of 35 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Chris Jackson, who suffered a stroke at the age of 37 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, we spoke to Ben Roebuck who suffered a stroke at the age of 36 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Patrick McCann, who suffered a stroke at the age of 41 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Laura White who suffered a stroke at the age of 34 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Susan McAlpine, she suffered a stroke at the age of 59 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Julie Gamez who suffered a stroke at the age of 32 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Jim Fisher from South East London, who suffered a stroke at the age of 32 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Chris and Misty Adkins. Chris was 49 when he suffered a stroke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Hub Miller. Hub suffered a stroke at the age of 41. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Myra Gonzalez, who suffered a stroke at the age of 53 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Kelly Tinsley, who suffered a stroke at the age of 28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Ben Spektor, who suffered a stroke at the age of 29. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Milton White, who suffered a stroke at the age of 53 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to LeAnn Seung Walton, who suffered a stroke at the age of 44. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Rachel Miller who suffered a stroke at the age of 46 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Sally Antrobus who suffered a stroke at the age of 45 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, we spoke to Lisa Beaumont who suffered a stroke at the age of 44. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S2 Ep10: Where's Home Really... for Adjoa Andoh?
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35:07“I think it’s fair to say Bridgerton has had a seismic effect on storytelling.” Hollywood actor and star of hit Netflix series 'Bridgerton', Adjoa Andoh, joins Jimi in this fascinating, funny, and thoughtful episode that brings to close Series 2 of Where’s Home Really? Adjoa, whose roles include the Oscar-nominated 'Invictus' opposite Morgan Freema…
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Lynne Cameron who suffered a stroke at the age of 57 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S2 Ep9: Where's Home Really... for Eddie Kadi?
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35:17"Doing Strictly this year, I was able to live a dream… but at the same time showcase who I am, my culture, tell my story." In this penultimate episode of the series, Jimi catches up with comedian and presenter Eddie Kadi, fresh slipping off his dancing shoes having competed in 2023’s Strictly Come Dancing. A powerhouse of positivity and humour, Edd…
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Lisa Pearson who suffered a stroke at the age of 44 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S2 Ep8: Where's Home Really... for Monica Galetti?
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37:57“To be pulled in so many different directions, for the first time I felt I couldn’t manage it all - so I had to let Masterchef go for a year.” Chef and TV presenter Monica Galetti joins Jimi to talk about her fascinating life growing up in American Samoa and New Zealand - and then moving across the world to learn under the demanding eye of the one …
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In this episode, we spoke to Danny Teare, who suffered a stroke at the age of 44 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S2 Ep7: Where's Home Really... for Nish Kumar?
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35:34'I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that I will not vote for the first British Asian Prime Minister…’ Comedian and presenter Nish Kumar takes Jimi on a hilarious and thought-provoking journey through his life and career. Nish touches on what links him with Stormzy, and Kate Moss; his dad as the family bouncer; and candidly reveals the…
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Kate Green who suffered a stroke at the age of 42. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S2 Ep6: Where's Home Really... for Corinne Bailey Rae?
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37:12"In my 20s I would have felt 'Oh these are the things that don’t make me Caribbean enough, or black enough’… Now I think 'These are the things that make me myself.’ Multi Grammy Award-winning British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey joins Jimi to discuss growing up in Leeds with little money, share vivid memories of finding corners of the Caribbean…
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to James Bodin who suffered a stroke at the age of 30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S2 Ep5: Where's Home Really... for Amir Khan?
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26:26“I walked out the bank and there were about 1,000 people outside! I was so shocked by the love they were showing me.” An Olympic silver medallist at just 17, the youngest ever British professional world boxing champion, and winning the WBA light-welterweight title at 22 - Amir Khan is a man used to being in the spotlight. Discover what he splashed …
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Cari Davies who suffered a stroke at the age of 23. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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